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Word of the month: Nation Obama visits Afghanistan by John J. Kruzel “I know that sometimes when you’re watching TV, station, but based on a commitment to serve together, American Forces Press Service the politics back home may look a little messy, and to bleed together and to succeed together as one people are yelling and hollering, and Democrats this people, as Americans.” WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama and Republicans that,” he said. “I want you to The Obama family reportedly spent the weekend paid a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan understand this: There’s no daylight when it comes to at the remote presidential residence at Camp David, Sunday, delivering a message of praise to American support of all of you. There’s no daylight when it comes from which the commander in chief quietly departed servicemembers on behalf of the United States. to supporting our troops. That brings us together.” Sunday en route to Afghanistan, where he also met Speaking at Bagram Airfield to an audience of “We are all incredibly proud. We all honor what with Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, Obama said you do,” he continued. “And all of you show all of Obama reiterated that continued military support for deployed servicemembers transcends America what’s possible when people come together, operations against the type of Afghanistan-based partisan politics. not based on color or creed, not based on faith or terrorism that led to the 9/11 attacks are necessary for American security, saying the “folks back home are relying on you.” “I want every American serving in Afghanistan, military and civilian, to know, whether you’re working the flightline here at Bagram or patrolling a village down in Helmand, whether you’re standing watch at a forward operating base or training our Afghan partners or working with the Afghan government,” he said, “your services are absolutely necessary, absolutely essential, to America’s safety and security.” Roughly a third of the 30,000-troop surge Obama announced for Afghanistan in December is in place, with 18,000 of the additional forces expected to be in Afghanistan by late spring. About 83,000 American and 45,000 allied forces are in Afghanistan now according to the latest available figures, as troop levels in Iraq continue to drop. “Many of the troops that I ordered to Afghanistan have begun to arrive, and more are on the way,” the president told about 2,000 servicemembers in Bagram’s “Clamshell” amphitheater. “And we’ll

Photo by Pete Souza President Barack Obama greets U.S. troops at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan Sunday. See Obama on page 4 Reducing stigma, increasing knowledge by Spc. Shameka Edwards There are two situations Fort of seeking behavioral health care Preston said. “Soldiers must understand 4th Infantry Division Public Carson is actively addressing, said because others will ridicule them.” that seeking help for behavioral health Affairs Office Capt. Samuel Preston, 4th Infantry Preston said that neither of these is a sign of strength, and commanders Division psychiatrist. situations are unique to Fort Carson, and supervisors acknowledge that.” The Department of Defense has “The first stigma; internal stigma, and the Army is addressing these issues Soldiers at Fort Carson spoke out worked for a number of years trying occurs when a Soldier views him or through both command and medical about the stigma on post. to eliminate the perceived stigma herself as weak because of seeking channels. “I think there may be some stigma associated with seeking and receiving behavioral health care. The second is “Behavioral health must be viewed in seeking/receiving behavioral health behavioral health treatment throughout external stigma. This type of stigma is as a medical condition with a treatment See Stigma on page 4 the military. associated with Soldiers who are afraid plan, prognosis and a potential cure,”

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: History behind our nation Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Garrison Commander: Commentary by Master Sgt. Jose A. Colon Rivera of the need of the citizen to be free, of the inalienable Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Senior Equal Opportunity adviser rights which each one of us is born with, “among them, life, Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: liberty and the pursuit of happiness” slavery was abolished, Dee McNutt A few hundred years ago in Europe hunger, illness, voting rights were granted to women. Chief, Print and Web Communications: famine and religious persecution were everyday occurrences. Our men and women have proven their determination Douglas M. Rule Such hardships inspired many to search for a better place to and selfless bravery in many battlefields. Scores of human Editor: Julie M. Lucas Staff Writers: Rick Emert live. Many traveled across the Atlantic Ocean to those new beings owe their freedom to America. Devin Fisher lands that everybody was talking about. Those were perilous In “How Free is Free? The Long Death of Jim Crow,” Geoffrey Roper times. Many perished during the long trip; either the ships Leon Litwak described the Eisenhower administration Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith capsized or people fell ill. Upon arrival, they realized. Their position that racial discrimination was a national security Sgt. Alexis Ramos trip was a bit more expensive than they realized. Instead of issue. Eisenhower proposed and signed into law the Happenings: Nel Lampe finding freedom or opportunity, they were sold in indentured Civil Rights acts of 1957 and 1960 which can be called Sports Writer: Walt Johnson servitude. Many didn’t live to reunite with their families. precursors of the now famous Civil Rights Act of 1964. 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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Program kicks off in April Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program kilometer run and walk, April 8 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Waller Gym. Ironhorse Park. Free giveaways for all participants. Soldiers who are victims of sexual assault have The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Snacks and drinks provided. No registration required. two types of reporting options available to them — program, in partnership with various Fort Carson and • I. A.M. Strong/SAPR program open house, unrestricted and restricted reporting. Colorado Springs agencies, will sponsor several Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Army Community Unrestricted reporting enables servicemember events to increase public awareness to sexual assault Service Center. victims to receive medical treatment, a sexual assault prevention. Various events will be held at Fort Carson • Denim Day, April 22, a nationwide event. forensic exam, advocacy services, counseling, and in April to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month. • Engaging Families in the prevention of sexual legal services. Command and law enforcement are They are: assault, April 29 from 3-7 p.m. at the post exchange. notified of all unrestricted reports, and a criminal • 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson five- • Self Defense classes, every Wednesday in April investigation will often be initiated. Protective orders, unit reassignment and relocation are options often available to a servicemember victim who elects an unrestricted report. Restricted reporting allows servicemember victims to receive medical treatment, a sexual assault forensic exam, advocacy services and counseling without notifying command or law enforcement. This option affords victims additional time to make informed decisions and allows victims the advantage of controlling the release and management of personal information. In order to receive a restricted report, victims must report to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, unit or installation victim advocate, chaplain or health care provider.

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OObbaammaa SSttiiggmmaa Sgt. Nathan Wilson, acting platoon sergeant, from page 1 from page 1 Company D, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., said he may continue to work with Congress to make sure that treatment because people do not want anyone to seek help if something was wrong but he would not you’ve got the equipment that you need, particularly know they have a problem,” said Sgt. 1st Class go right away. as we complete our drawdown in Iraq. We’re Saleem Salloum, human resources noncommis- “I would try to handle it myself first,” he said. providing more helicopters, we’re providing more sioned officer in charge, 10th Combat Support “If it was too much to handle, I would find intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities, more Hospital. “Some may live with the problem rather someone to talk to.” special operations forces, more armored vehicles than have others know about it”. Wilson, who has been stationed at Fort Carson that can save lives.” Salloum said as a leader, “I would try to make for approximately two years, said that most Soldiers In Afghanistan, the battle last month that routed seeking the behavioral health professional a little would not want anyone to know something was the Taliban from its former stronghold in Marja was more confidential.” wrong with them and that is why they do not seek cast as an early test of the strategy that includes During the re-deployment screening, Soldiers help when they need it. increasing the number of American and allied are schedule appointments with a behavioral health “They are afraid of the reaction from their troops in NATO’s International Security Assistance professional based off of the answers to questions friends because the stigma is still present,” he Force and ramping up operations against militants asked, added Salloum, who has been stationed at added. “Soldiers have certain thoughts or opinions in the southern and eastern parts of Afghanistan. Fort Carson for about a year. Everyone knows that regarding seeking help and if you do get help, they “Together with our coalition and Afghan partners, servicemembers are seeing someone and that may think you are different.” our troops have pushed the Taliban out of their cause Soldiers to answer the questions falsely. Many Soldiers get into trouble and then realize stronghold in Marja,” he said. “We’ve changed the “I would either make it mandatory for everyone they need help when they are command referred to way we operate and interact with the Afghan people. to see the behavioral health professionals during the get help, Wilson said. We see Afghans reclaiming their communities, and Soldiers Readiness Program or not have the person “I would support my Soldiers if they sought we see new partnerships that will help them build get singled out and sent to see the behavioral health treatment and hope they would ask for help if they their own future and increase their security.” professionals during SRP,” Salloum said. needed it,” said Wilson. “As a leader, I hope my other Obama said Americans have responded to the Staff Sgt. Charles Temple, battalion aid station Soldiers would support him or her as well because renewed offensive with “a huge increase in support,” noncommissioned officer in charge of treatment, that Soldier is still a part of the team.” reflecting their understanding of troops’ sacrifices Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Another tool the Army began to aid in eradicating and the clarity of mission servicemembers are bringing Division, said procedures for asking for and the stigma that surrounds behavioral treatment is the to bear. Military officials have said Kandahar, receiving behavioral health treatments have changed, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program. The CSF considered the spiritual epicenter of the Taliban, will but it has a way to go. program helps equip and train Soldiers, Family be the next focus for military forces in Afghanistan. “I do not know why the stigma surrounding members and Army Civilians to maximize their The president highlighted the sacrifices made mental health still exists on Fort Carson,” said potential and face the physical and psychological in Afghanistan, saying U.S. troops today represent a Temple, who has been stationed at Fort Carson for challenges of sustained operations, according to the link to servicemembers who have worn the about eight months. CSF Web site, http://www.army.mil/csf. American uniform for hundreds of years. “Things have gotten better but it has not been The CSF, which is comprised of two parts, “Here in Afghanistan, each one of you is part of dramatic,” he said. “Soldiers are less hesitant to seek teaches Soldiers the warning signs of rising an unbroken line of American servicemembers treatment than in the past.” problems and how to deal with them. who’ve sacrificed for over two centuries. You’re Although Soldiers are reaching out more, The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training protecting your fellow citizens from danger. You’re Temple said those who ask for help are still being program is another tool used to educate Soldiers on serving alongside old allies and new friends,” he said. labeled as weak by some. how to recognize when their battle buddy may need “You’re bringing hope and opportunity to a people “Whenever something is wrong and people do not help and provides information on how to access that who have known a lot of pain and a lot of suffering.” understand the reason, the problem or condition, they help at Fort Carson, said Preston. Obama acknowledged the way forward in think you are broke,” he added. “The only thing that In comparison to two years ago, Preston said Afghanistan won’t be easy, but added that the could change the stigma is through education.” that there has been a significant reduction in stigma challenges are not insurmountable. Education, like the Defense Centers of associated with behavioral health care and also a “There are going to be some difficult days Excellence for Psychological Health and reduction in barriers to access to behavioral care at ahead. There’s going to be setbacks,” he said. “We Traumatic Brain Injury, combat stigma through Fort Carson. face a determined enemy, but we also know this: the Real Warriors Campaign Web site, “Stigma reduction is no different than any other The United States of America does not quit once it http://www.realwarriors.net started in 2007. task our leaders face,” Preston said. “Leaders should starts on something. You don’t quit, the American According to the site, the program was setup to tackle this problem by example. A leader taking the armed services does not quit. We keep at it, we promote the processes of building resilience, facil- time to take care of his or her own behavioral health persevere, and together with our partners we will itating recovery and supporting reintegration of concerns may relieve some internal stigma, in turn prevail. I am absolutely confident of that.” returning servicemembers, veterans and their Families. preventing them from exhibiting external stigma.” April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 5

Hero’s Card program now available Story and photo by Geoffrey Roper months after a conventional deployment. “This sits under the Army Family Covenant, and Mountaineer staff The plan will be to distribute the cards to the commitment the Army has made to Army units with numbers as small as 30, all the way up Families. It does have very high command interest The Mountain Post Hero’s Card, a program to units 4,000 strong. because they are very interested in taking care of the designed to help Family members of deployed The new program was the idea of Brig. Gen. Families while the Soldiers are deployed,” she said. Soldiers with discounts on Fort Carson and with James Pasquarette, 4th Infantry Division deputy The card allows for everyday discounts at retailers throughout Colorado, is now up and running. commanding general for support, who had heard of DFMWR facilities and their programs, including The Fort Carson Directorate of Family and a similar program the Army had implemented in special events, Balfour Beatty special programs, Morale, Welfare and Recreation is administering Hawaii. Pasquarette contacted Col. Robert F. discounts on Army and Air Force Exchange the program in concordance with the Army McLaughlin, garrison commander, who, in turn, Service and commissary items, and discounts from Family Covenant. contacted the DFMWR. local businesses. Simply put, this program will allow cardholders “(Pasquarette) wanted something to show care “It gives them one place to go, not only for the discounts to various activities, shops and events on and concern for Families while their spouses were discounts and programs they can get on Fort Fort Carson, and discounts with participating deployed,” said Eastlake. Carson, but what they can (also) get from the retailers throughout the state. local communities, who have always been very Netty Eastlake, deputy director, supportive of Fort Carson,” said Eastlake. DFMWR, says this is yet So far, the DFMWR has issued more another way of easing the than 850 cards, and Eastlake expects that burden of Family members number to climb sharply as more people of service men and women learn about the program, and as more left behind during the Soldiers deploy. deployment cycle. “Eventually it depends on what units “We had already been are deployed at any given time … we offering a number of expect it to be in the thousands,” she said. programs for deployed The DFMWR continues to add new Soldiers, so we’ve just offers and participating businesses on a rolled those into the regular basis. For more information discount card,” she said. contact DFMWR at 524-1901, or log The discount cards onto the Mountain Post Hero’s Card Web will last for up to 16 site at http://www.myfortcarsonmwr.com. months, which includes Family members interested in registering for two months before and two the program should contact their spouse’s unit. 6 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ celebrate heritage Story and photo by Spc. April York victorious in battle and those who have fallen. It 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs is meant to rejoice in the sharing of spirits Office, 4th Infantry Division between cavalrymen over the years. Current members honor the memories of those who came Squadrons from the 10th Cavalry Regiment before them by adding spirits to the punch. celebrated their heritage at the 2010 Regimental “The ball gives the Soldiers a chance to Ball, March 11 at the Crowne Plaza. get together as cavalry members and have a 1st Squadron, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, good time,” said Staff Sgt. Kaylum Martinez, 4th Infantry Division; 4th Sqdn., 3rd BCT, operations sergeant of 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. 4th Inf. Div.; and 7th Sqdn., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. He has been a cavalry trooper for eight Div.; came together in fellowship to celebrate years — his whole military career — and he is their regiments’ traditions and honor their very proud of that, he said. commitment to the U.S. Army. Not only does the ball bring Soldiers together “It’s wonderful to bring three brigades for a chance of fellowship, but it “helps build together with one common goal,” said Capt. esprit de corps,” said Capt. Adam Salazar, fire Hannah Gomoll, commander, Company D, 204th support officer for 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. Brigade Support Battalion, attached to 1st Sqdn., “It will be years before the squadrons will be 10th Cav. Reg. “It’s a rare opportunity to get the able to get together again due to deployment squadrons together at the same time.” schedules,” said Capt. Todd Gross, human The ball began with the posting of colors resources officer for 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. by the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., will be deploying this followed by the cavalry punch bowl ceremony, month, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., is slated to deploy invocation and toasts. in the summer, and 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., just The guest speaker of the event was Col. recently returned from deployment in August. Jeffrey Bailey, assistant deputy commander, The 10th Cav. Reg. first came together in maneuver, for 4th Infantry Division. 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where they Bailey praised the cavalry troopers for their helped sustain the production of the Pacific flexibility and effectiveness in completing Railroad. Today, 154 years later the “Buffalo missions and their ability to transform their unit Soldiers” call Fort Carson their home. to fit the needs of the mission. It has been nearly a hundred years since a Immediately after remarks were finished, the regimental ceremony of any kind has been 2nd Lt. Joseph Law, assistant operations officer, 7th Squadron, floor was opened to music and dancing. conducted by the 10th Cav. Reg., said Gross. 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry The punch bowl ceremony is conducted in “I absolutely love it,” said Salazar. “The Division, gets ready to taste test the ceremonial punch at the celebration of those cavalrymen who were ball is a great bonding experience.” 2010 Regimental Ball, March 11.

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Miscellaneous number for emergencies or routine tasks. general technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, • Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898 score 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, Volunteers needed — The Fort Carson Army when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or and pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or Volunteer Corps office is looking for 10 active-duty emergency service is required. visit the Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. personnel to serve as mentors for participants at the • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors regional “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or to Hours of Operation seminar and Good Grief Camp at the Elkhorn report complaints. Conference Center April 10 from 8 a.m-4 p.m. The Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at seminars are held to help the grieving process for the from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is 526-1695. Families of fallen servicemembers. The volunteers will located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call help out by talking to Family members and assisting Mekong Street. Claimants who receive shipments Don Phillips at 526-9271. TAPS staff with event setup. Soldiers who have lost under the old system, Full Replacement Value or • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant Family or friends are highly encouraged to participate Defense Personal Property Program system, should at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools in the event. All Soldiers are encouraged to wear Army bring their notification forms (Department of Defense and equipment or a motorized sweeper. combat uniforms during the event. For more information Form 1840/1840R or DP3 Form) for additionally • Base operations contracting officer represen- call the Army Volunteer Corps office at 526- discovered loss or damage to the Claims Office tative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting 1082/8303, or e-mail [email protected] within 70 days to receive appropriate initial wind damage, snow removal concerns, damaged traffic or peter.waltz@ us.army.mil. guidance. For more information call 526-1355. signs or other facility damage. Property Accountability Recovery Team — can Central Issue Facility regular business hours — • Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood accept excess items to reduce the burden on unit are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. at 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to supply personnel. Unit turn-ins require a Department In-processing report damaged and overturned latrines. of Defense Activity Address Code for processing. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Certain restrictions apply by class of supply. Contact Briefings Initial issues Barrett Skaggs at 526-0678/2713 to set up an Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. appointment to see how PART can assist. PART also Troops to Teachers — The Colorado State University Partial issues stocks new and used serviceable items that are free — Pueblo sponsors a free Troops to Teachers workshop Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. issue to whoever needs them; check stock frequently Wednesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the education Cash sales/report of survey as the inventory changes. If PART doesn’t have a center, building 117, room 203B. Lunch will be Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. desired item, contact Steve Lynch at steven.t.lynch@ provided. The program is open to active duty, Guard, Direct exchange conus.army.mil who can check availability at other Reserve and retired servicemembers. To register, call Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. installations. Located in the east end of building 8030 Bob Leonard, Colorado Troops to Teachers, at 800-438- Partial turn-ins near the loading dock, the PART office is open 6851 or 719-225-4107, or e-mail [email protected]. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No personal Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Full turn-ins vehicles are allowed in the motor pool area. — will be held April 20-23 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Maximum leave carry-over extended — The the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room Unit issues and turn-ins National Defense Authorization Act 2010 extends the 104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked to Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. maximum leave carry-over (except for special leave perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate accrual and members in a missing status) to 75 days 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of under the following hours: through Sept. 30, 2013. NDAA 2008 extended the sergeant first class-command sergeant major, chief • Wolf — Thursday and Tuesday-April 9, 6:45-9 leave carry-over from 60-75 days from Oct. 1, 2008- warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5- Dec. 31. The NDAA 2010 also extends to Sept. 30, reservations are required to attend training. Classes 6:30 p.m. (dinner). Closed Friday-Monday. 2013 the longer retention period for the 120 days of fill up on a first-come, first-served basis. For more • 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Fridays, 7-9 a.m. leave as special leave accrual for members who serve information contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. on active duty for a continuous period of at least 120 Disability Evaluation System Pilot — The Medical Closed Saturdays and Sundays. days in an area where they are entitled to hostile Evaluation Board Outreach Counsel Office conducts • Iron Brigade — Closed for maintenance. fire or imminent danger pay, are assigned to a briefings on the Department of Defense/Department of • Butts Army Airfield — Mondays-Fridays, 7-9 deployable ship or mobile unit or other duty Veterans Affairs Disability Evaluation System Pilot a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. designated under uniform regulations, or qualifying the first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Closed Saturdays and Sundays. duty designated by the secretary of defense. Soldier and Family Assistance Center, building 1039. • Raiders — Thursday and Tuesday- April 9, 7:30- Officer Candidate School packets — must be turned The pilot is a test of a new process design to eliminate 9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and into building 1218, room 158, by June 7 to be the duplicative, time-consuming and often confusing 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 a.m. considered by the local board. Packets will be elements of the two current disability processes of (drive-through and grab and go). Friday-Monday, 7:30- consolidated and those meeting all eligibility the departments. Key features of the DES pilot 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 requirements will be scheduled for the local OCS board include one medical examination and a single-sourced p.m. (dinner). held June 16. Approved packets will be forwarded disability rating. For more information call Rhonda Education Center hours of operation — The to U.S. Army Human Resources Command for Joell, MEB paralegal, at 526-9854. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, approval. For more information call Thomas Grady, Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: chief of Personnel Actions Section, at 526-3953/3947. for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- Peak Silver Chapter meets at noon April 8 at the are held in building 1219, room 202A; sign-in is at 4:30 p.m. Raider Dining Facility, building 2330. All warrant 6:45 a.m. and the briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- officers — active, retired and former — are invited to not need to bring a copy of their orders, but must pational Specialty Library — Mondays-Fridays 9 attend. For more information visit the chapter Web bring a pen to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4588 a.m.-5 p.m. site at http://www.pikespeakwoa.org. for more information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Casualty Assistance Center — provides training Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon Education Support and Army Personnel upon request for units, family readiness groups, care the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays teams and other interested parties regarding casualty Kit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 Harr 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m. operations, personal effects, predeployment Ave. at McNierney Street. The Retirement Services Medical Activity Correspondence Department preparedness, estate planning and more. Call Jean Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail carsdhrmpdcasualty the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Information) Office in the Patient Administration @conus.army.mil for more information. ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the Division hours are Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — is first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing p.m. and closed Thursdays and on federal holidays. open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members, sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A, Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for more information. Department of Defense civilian employees and on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be contractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. within 120 days of their expiration term of service, at Alternate Escapes for socializing, learning mentorship but must attend the briefing no later than 30 days principles and organizing rides. Motorcycles must be prior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call registered on post to join. For more information, 526-2240/8458 for more information. contact Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort 1117, room 120. For more information, contact Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Army facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and ROTC at 262-3475. cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in BOSS meetings are held the first and third and points of contact for services: building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. Wednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant 10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this from any military occupational specialty, have a 8 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 Soldier follows passion for music Story and photo by was just 16 years old, and at one “During that first tour we Pfc. Andrew Ingram point in his life wanted to make a made a difference in those 4th Infantry Division Public career out of playing music. Soldiers’ lives, and we were not a Affairs Office With his new band, Alistair celebrity band,” said Span. Wild, Bailey played onstage, for “Unlike those big name acts, we Sometimes in life men and the first time March 19 since ate with Soldiers and slept in the women have to put aside their joining the Army. same quarters and hung out with passions to follow the path of The concert, held at Sunshine them, and it made a difference responsibility. Studios, commemorated heavy for them. That was when I decided At least that is what Pfc. metal guitarist Randy Rhoads, doing shows for Soldiers is what Jeremy Bailey thought when he who was killed on March 19, 1982. I want to do.” joined the Army. Rhoads, who is hailed by many “Some artists are looking for A generator mechanic, as one of the greatest heavy metal gold records,” he said. “I wanted assigned to Headquarters Support guitarists, played with such acts as to perform for Soldiers.” Company, Division Special Troops Quiet Riot and Ozzy Osbourne. Since their first tour with the Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Bailey and his band played Armed Forces in 1999, Alistair Bailey said he put down his bass tunes thick with Rhoads’ signature Wild has conducted six overseas guitar and joined the Army in razor edge riffs, from the tours, playing for Soldiers, 2009 to make a better life for cauterizing heat of “Crazy Train” Sailors, Airmen and Marines. himself in the struggling economy. to the weird and creepy vibe of Span said Alistair Wild will Leaving the civilian workforce “Mr. Crowley.” continue to play shows in the behind to enlist, Bailey said he “I had a blast,” said Bailey. Colorado Springs area and plans to thought he had to give up his “Being up on stage again was play at Fort Carson and other local passion for playing music in front great; I really missed doing it.” military posts during the summer. of an audience as well. Alistair Wild’s guitarist and Bailey may have chosen a “Joining the Army was one of leader Terry Span said having an different career path than music the best decisions I ever made,” active-duty Soldier playing in the but that does not mean he has said Bailey. “A lot of people say band was a continuation of the lost his passion. Pfc. Jeremy Bailey, generator mechanic, Headquarters that, but I say it from my heart.” great relationship Alistair Wild “Music is my love. It is my Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Bailey played bass guitar at has with the military. calling,” he said. “I have accepted Infantry Division, and his band, Alistair Wild, play a Carnegie Hall with the University Span said the band began its it is not what I want to do with my raucous version of “Crazy Train” during tribute to Randy of the Pacific Central Valley partnership with the military when it career, but it is always going to be Rhoads at Sunshine Studios March 19. 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The officers, noncommissioned officers, civilians and guests of Fort Carson Dental Activity celebrated the 99th birthday of the United States Army Dental Corps March 13 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. The celebration was a time to honor the tradition of supporting America’s Soldiers, recognize the achievements of the Dental Corps and the Fort Carson DENTAC, and to motivate and inspire all members of the organization. Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw, commanding general of the Army Medical Department Center and School, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and chief of the Army Dental Corps was the keynote speaker and guest of honor for the event. In a career that has spanned 23 years, Czerw has served in assignments to Germany, Poland and Iraq. Czerw assumed his current position in July 2006, and will soon be retiring. Also in attendance was Col. Jimmie Keenan, commander, Fort Carson Medical Department Activity and Evans Army Community Hospital. Czerw’s after dinner speech focused on the dedication this country’s men and women possess as they become Soldiers. Czerw presided over an awards ceremony that welcomed Col. Kraig Kenny, Larson Dental Clinic officer in charge, as the newest member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. The O2M3 is awarded to medical officers who have demonstrated excellence throughout their career, and recipients are considered to be in the top 10 percent of their field. He also recognized Col. Joseph Potoky by presenting his Corps Chief’s Medallion for his more than 30 years of military service to the Dental Corps. Courtesy photo Potoky recently returned from a deployment to Iraq, and Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw, left joins members of the Fort Carson Dental Activity cut the cake at the ceremony will be retiring later this summer. for the 99th birthday of the United States Army Dental Corps March 13.

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Soldiers from the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) line up awaiting the call to dismiss, in the early morning at the Special Events Center March 26. Above: Soldiers from the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) arrive at Fort Carson.

Left: Friends and Family smile and cheer as the Soldiers from the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) enter the Special Events Center. 12 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010

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Claims against the estate — With deepest regret and multiple attackers and legal implications of to the Family of Pvt. Kenneth Deshields, deceased. self-defense. The class is open to the first 100 Anyone having claims against or indebtedness Soldiers, civilians and Family members 16 and to his estate should contact Capt. Charles Manning older, to register at Waller PFC. at 719-243-8707. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Claims against the estate — With deepest regret employees — is currently being accepted for the to the Family of Pfc. Winston J. Miroy, deceased. following civilians under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to Program. The employees who have exhausted all his estate should contact Capt. Mayra Davis at available leave because of medical emergencies 719-209-4281. and are currently accepting leave donations are: Family housing weight loss contest — Mountain George Anderson, Mary Koziol and Danette Wyatt, Meltdown, a 10-week weight loss contest for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and residents of Fort Carson Family Housing, kicks off Recreation; Anthony Jackson and Eric Lewis, June 15. Ran by a certified personal trainer, the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and program teaches healthy eating habits and how to Security; Craig Wright, Jennifer Taylor and James and use the fitness center at the Joel Hefley Community Torrie Koller, Directorate of Emergency Services; Center located at 6800 Prussman Blvd. Prizes will Bradley Bills, Denver Holden and Michael Patrocky, be awarded in two categories: natural weight loss U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command; and surgical weight loss. Balfour Beatty Community Kelly Sangwin, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; LifeWorks coordinator Kris Spiller asks that and Brent Jackson, Directorate of Human Resources. participants with health care issues consult To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact the their physician before starting the program. Contest Garrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/ registration is held April 9, 9-11 a.m. at the Joel 1839 or [email protected] to Hefley Community Center. Contestants will obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual complete information sheets, weigh-in and receive Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. a free fitness kit. This contest ends June 15. For Sidewalk construction project — Two federal more information call Spiller at 579-1606, ext. 256. stimulus-funded contracts have been awarded to Gate 3 access — Beginning Monday, the left lane of expand and otherwise improve traffic flow through traffic entering Gate 3 will be restricted to Department the intersections at Specker Avenue at Ellis Street of Defense decaled vehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. and Specker Avenue at Nelson Boulevard. Right Contractor and commercial vehicles will be required turn lane pockets will be constructed and traffic through the north-side Emergency Room entrance. to use the right two lanes during this timeframe. control signals will be erected at both intersections. For more information, call 526-7655. For more information call the Access and Control The entrance driveway to the indoor pool will be Hospital east parking lot — The 233-space parking Division at 526-2760. reconfigured and additional/connecting sidewalk lot on the northeast corner of Evans Army Community Preferred shopper status — Cheyenne Mountain sections with handicap ramps will be constructed Hospital, near the bus stop, includes open, handicap High School is offering military Families a preferred along Nelson Boulevard and along Specker Avenue and motorcycle parking for patients. Patients using shopper status at its annual garage sale and boutique between the two intersections. A temporary road to the parking lot can enter the east end of the hospital April 9 from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. before the event opens the indoor pool parking lot has been constructed off using the sidewalk that starts from the northeast to the public. The event is open to the public from of the south Wolf Dining Facility driveway. Concrete parking lot and ends at the east entrance. Hospital 4-7 p.m. April 9 and 8 a.m.-noon April 10. The sale work has already started; asphalt work will be delayed officials remind patients that parking is only allowed ends with a half-price blowout sale from 1-2 p.m. until warmer weather. Both intersections are expected in designated parking stalls on paved surfaces. Police April 10. The school is located at 1200 Cresta Road, to be completed in April, weather permitting. Drivers are ticketing those vehicles illegally parked in the dirt just north of the Broadmoor Hotel. are asked to drive carefully through the construction or gravel alongside hospital roads or in grass-covered Tell Me A Story — The Military Child Education area. For more information call 492-4308. areas. For more information call 526-7655. Coalition hosts a free Tell Me A Story program April Free Tax Center — The Fort Carson Tax Center is Influenza self-care medications — TRICARE- 11 at 2 p.m. at the Special Events Center on Fort accepting appointments from Soldiers, retirees and eligible beneficiaries 18 and older can pick up Carson. Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, 4th their Families for free tax preparation. The center is influenza self-care medications acetaminophen and Infantry Division and Fort Carson senior enlisted open through May 14, Mondays-Thursdays from ibuprofen without a prescription at the Evans Army leader, will read “The Remarkable Farkle McBride” 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., excluding Community Hospital pharmacy window 2 Mondays- by John Lithgow. Every Family attending gets a copy federal and training holidays. The center is also open Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. of the book. The Tell Me A Story program mission from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and April 10. No and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The commissary is to empower military children by using literature walk-ins are available; however, space-available slots pharmacy and the outlying clinic pharmacies will and their own stories in a way that fosters skills for may be available. The office is located in building also distribute self-care medications during normal resilience, strong peer and parent connections, a sense 6285 on Woodfill Road, directly across from the operating hours. Parents can obtain medications for of pride and accomplishment and a caring community. Colorado Inn and Elkhorn Conference Center. Call their eligible children; those picking up medications Space is limited; call the Fort Carson Parent to Parent 524-1013/2013 to schedule an appointment. for children less than 2 years old will need to program at 719-375-0548 or e-mail co(underscore) Emergency Department expansion — The Evans know their child’s weight. For more information [email protected] to make a reservation. Army Community Hospital Emergency Department contact the Pharmacy Information Line at Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson changed locations within the hospital March 26. 524-4088. For information about flu vaccinations monthly post retirement ceremony takes place The new Emergency Department area is still located call the Flu Shot Hotline at 526-6422. April 28 at 10 a.m. in the Special Events Center. inside the hospital’s north-side Emergency Room Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation The ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiers entrance, but adjacent to its current location. The Scholarships — Balfour Beatty Communities is and the sacrifices of their spouses. larger area will contain four triage rooms, six accepting scholarship applications from high school Legal services — Services provided at the fast-track rooms and 17 hard-walled rooms. The and undergraduate students of Family housing Soldier Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers Emergency Department will continue to manage the residents for the 2010-2011 academic year. To apply undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office same patient population (active duty, retirees, Family for the scholarships, go to the foundation’s Web will only provide powers of attorney or notary members and the occasional civilian emergencies) site, http://bbcommunitiesfoundation.org, print out, services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. and provide the same services. During the next complete and submit the application along with all Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the phase of construction, the current emergency room required materials to Balfour Beatty Communities SRP process can receive legal assistance and powers waiting room will have limited capacity; therefore, Foundation at 10 Campus Blvd., Newton Square, PA of attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 ER patients should minimize those who accompany 19073. Applications must be received by April 15. Mekong Street, building 6222, next to the Family them. For more information contact Capt. Trisha Fort Carson had two scholarships awarded last year. Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares powers Bielski, Clinical Nurse officer in charge, at 526-7205. Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in Hospital visitor policy — Evans Army Community Due to ongoing construction at Evans Army basis from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday Hospital has rescinded its visitation policy put in Community Hospital, parking at the hospital and Friday, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. effect during the H1N1 influenza outbreak. There continues to challenge patients and staff alike. Five-kilometer run — The Fort Carson Sexual are currently no restrictions on visitors’ ages. Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and Assault Prevention and Response Program and Routine visiting hours are from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., needing new prescriptions can save time and effort 4th Infantry Division are hosting a five-kilometer however, Intensive Care and Mother-Baby units by getting them at the full-service commissary run April 8, 7:30-9:30 a.m. starting and finishing open to visitors at 8 a.m. Visitors should not have pharmacy, located between the commissary and at Ironhorse Park. Various post organizations colds or other illnesses; no more than three visitors Class Six store. Any beneficiary requiring refills will have information booths. per patient are allowed in a patient’s room at one can use the automated refill ordering system and can Women’s self-defense — The 4th Infantry Division, time; children must have parental supervision; select the commissary location. Order refills by the Equal Opportunity Office and the sexual assault and all visitors must abide by ward rules. calling the automated system at 524-4081 or online response coordinator are sponsoring a free, four-part Hospital after-hours entrance — The west at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select “online self-defense class for women from 7:30-9 p.m. entrance revolving door is the only after-hours prescriptions” and “EACH Commissary” for Wednesday and April 14, 21 and 28 at Waller nonemergency entrance to Evans Army Community pharmacy location. This service is available for all Physical Fitness Center. The class teaches awareness Hospital. Visitors must check in with the security retirees, active-duty personnel and their Family strategies, escape techniques, defense against an guard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergency members. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays unarmed and armed attacker, defense against single patients are the only ones who may enter the hospital 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. 14 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 Faith helps in facing giants Commentary by person’s life. Borrowing a bit from the king of Israel. The people of Israel How do we face the giants in our Chap. (Capt.) Scott Ingram Army, being spiritually strong is what had chosen a handsome man of valor lives? How can we fight them? With Division Special Troops Battalion, I like to call being “God Strong.” in Saul, but God, who can see a what do we fight them? I want to share 4th Infantry Division You may ask, “What does a spiritual person’s heart, chose David because three observations regarding how we strength look like? How do you get it? of his heart for the Lord. Though it can face our giants, just as David did The Army, like the other branches Where does it come from? And how was not David’s time to lead the his and see God’s hand of victory and of service, has used some interesting can it help me?” It’s not like you can nation of Israel, he put on display sovereignty at work in our lives. slogans over the years as recruitment drop and do some push ups and get for everyone to see the internal and Recall God’s provision in your life. tools. For more than 20 years, the spiritually strong … or can you? spiritual strength of God as displayed When King Saul told David that slogan was “Be All You Can Be.” David demonstrates what a person in a young, teenage boy. he was only a boy and was no match More recently, the Army adopted the of spiritual strength is like and how it Now, through a series of events, for Goliath, David reminded the King “Army of One.” It was finally replaced helped him in facing a big giant in his David learns of how a Philistine giant, that he had been in bigger fights than by what has become my personal life. Here’s a shepherd boy, living on Goliath, had basically desecrated the this before. When we remind the favorite: “There’s Strong and Then the “back forty” somewhere, taking name of the Lord and threatened the enemy of our souls and our own selves There’s Army Strong.” This latest care of sheep. He makes sure that people of God. David was infuriated See Faith on page 23 slogan reinforces the Army’s resolve these animals have food, water and and wanted to fight the giant. to strengthen its individuals, Families, protection from predators and the and communities. elements of the weather. As you can Core strengthening, as a type imagine, he has quite a bit of time of physical training, refers to how a on his hands. It was in those grassy person fortifies and reinforces his or and possibly lonely lands that David her abdominal and back muscles to learned how to connect with God in better support the spine and balance prayer, sing spiritual and stabilize the body. songs to himself, read Being spiritually strong, however, Scripture, and develop a is a condition of the mind, heart, and close relationship with “It is not by sword or spear body and it’s also coveted by many the Lord God. people. You can draw a close analogy And, it was because that the Lord saves; for the when speaking of being spiritually God had such a close strong and conditioning the inner relationship with battle is the Lord’s ...” core of our spiritual lives to support David that God, in his — 1 Samuel 17:47 the vital aspects of character and sovereignty, chose to bring stability and balance to a David to be the new April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 15

FAMCOM nights — held 5:45-8 p.m. April 10 and 24; and May 8, 22 and 29 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Schedule Chapel, hosted by Military Family Ministries. ROMAN CATHOLIC Enjoy evenings of encouragement with your Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person spouse, with food and a relaxed environment for Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 the whole family. The evenings are designed to Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 spiritually encourage, equip and build strong Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 military marriages and Families. Tu/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 The event includes a potluck dinner — bring a PROTESTANT main dish and one side to share; mixers and games; Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Family worship, prayer and Bible teachings; and a Bible Study Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 DVD series on marriage and parenting. Children Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 are welcome, but an RSVP is required for planning 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 purposes. For more information call 313-9408 or Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 e-mail Cedric or Sandi Boehr at [email protected]. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Frailey/526-8262 Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Trail West Family Camp — Wednesday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 will be hosting 28-30 active-duty JEWISH Soldiers and their Families For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. for a free week in the WICCA mountains near Buena Vista Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny [email protected] this summer. Details and online COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges registration are available at are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael http://www.militaryfamily- Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. The next sweatlodge will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Turkey Creek. This sweatlodge is for prayer and purification. Fasting at least two hours before lodge and hydrating well the day of lodge is recommended. All of the Fort Carson community is welcome. This is an inter-tribal lodge for all who are interested. For camp.younglife.org information and directions call Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected] or Wendy Hockwith at 285-5240 or [email protected]. through April 30.

The Military Council of Catholic Women — MCCW nominations for the new board Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are upcoming events: Bible study and fellowship every of officers will be after the Masses on Saturday part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial and Sunday. Point of contact for nominations the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Chapel. First Friday Mass at 10 a.m., followed by is Louise Kirkvold 719-472-4657 or Thursday — Isaiah 64:1-9, Luke 23-24 a general membership meeting and fellowship. 915-892-6704. Elections for new officers will Friday — Isaiah 25:1-9, Romans 1-3 Saturday — Psalms 114, Romans 4-6 Child care is available if registered with Child be April 17, 18 and 21. Sunday — Psalms 115, Romans 7-9 and Youth School Services, prior notification The worldwide conference will take place Monday — Psalms 116, Romans 10-13 required. For more information or to request in Baltimore, this year, Oct. 7-11. Tuesday — Psalms 117, 1 Corinthians 1-3 child care contact Julie Fisher at 719-930-3819. Wednesday — Psalms 118, 1 Corinthians 4-6 April 8 — Psalms 119, 1 Corinthians 7-9 16 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 Teens set up for success Story and photo by Rick Emert In the week leading up to the job fair, Dorsett must work 15 hours per week — 180 hours in Mountaineer staff held three career launch classes to prepare all, maintain a 2.0 grade point average, provide teens for meeting with potential employers and copies of their report cards and attend two A teen job fair linked high school students give them the chance to create a resume to bring workforce training sessions a month, Dorsett said. with potential employers and college representatives with them to the job fair. Although the students don’t get paid for Friday at the Youth Services Center. “We held … career launch classes … for the their apprenticeships, if they complete the program The fair, which attracted more than 30 youths that haven’t had resumes, so they … would they get a $500 stipend, Dorsett said. students, was organized by teen apprentices have their resumes available,” Dorsett said. “We “With it being an apprenticeship program, for enrolled in the “hired! Program,” said Denise also told them that they need to dress for success. the 12 weeks they are working, they don’t get paid. Dorsett, workforce preparation specialist, Child, You only get one chance to make a first impression. (That) is hard for teenagers these days who want Youth and School Services. If you want to talk to someone, you want to put everything yesterday,” she said. “They really have The fair was designed to provide students your best foot forward.” to be very committed to doing this, because who with opportunities that could possibly last beyond Although the job fairs are held annually, the wants to work for 12 weeks and not get paid?” the summer, Dorsett said. 12-week hired! Program sessions are offered The students who have enrolled said the “In the economy now, there is such limited four times a year. In the program, students are program is a good experience. availability for youth to secure summer jobs. placed in positions within Directorate of Family “You learn the experience of being out there in So, I think it’s important to bring the community and Morale, Welfare and Recreation locations the real world,” said William Young, who is enrolled to where the kids are,” she said. “Instead of the on Fort Carson. To complete the program, they in the current session. “It’s a really good program.” kids having to go and spend all of the time to go around to all of the businesses in the community, we thought we could bring all of them to us, and it would be kind of a one-stop shopping for them. “We’ve also asked colleges to be here, because we want this to be a career fair as well as a job fair. A summer job is going to end in August, and then what? It’s good for the kids to be able to get summer jobs so they are busy during that timeframe, but we also have to look at what their careers are going to be.” Although 100 local businesses were invited to the fair, only a handful participated — possibly because of the forecast for another spring snowstorm for Friday afternoon, Dorsett said. “I wish there had been more businesses here,” said Sandra Smith, Family member, who took her 14-year-old son, Christian, to the fair. “There were a lot of universities represented, but my son is looking for a job so he can start saving money.” Although the job fair was canceled last year because of budget constraints, in the past more than 30 businesses have participated, according to Fort Carson Police Lt. Bob Covelli speaks to teen job fair attendees and their parents about employment Youth Services Center staff. opportunities March 26 at the Youth Services Center. April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Program helps Families cope with stress by Devin Fisher “That kind of expeditious “She remembered what we told Mountaineer staff response … makes this a really her … you could tell she cared.” Component focuses on attractive program,” he said. Nakia said the couple was Soldiers and Family members MFLC consultants are provided with several exercises child, youth issues have a free and anonymous master- or doctorate-level licensed which helped them work through Fort Carson has four Child and Youth Behavioral resource to help manage military clinical professionals who, in their issue. Program counselors who provide broad-range sup- lifestyle issues to include building concert with existing military “It’s helping us out a lot,” port to military children and youth, and to the Family resiliency, deployment stress, family support programs, provide she said. “We are now able to transition and reintegration. nonmedical problem identification work through (the issue) in a members and other adults who support them. The Department of Defense and life coaching services. They positive way.” • A component of the Military and Family Life established the Military and address relationships, stress Nugin said many people Consultant Program, CYB counselors are Family Life Consultant Program management, grief after loss, believe that seeking behavioral available in the child development centers and in 2004 to provide military occupational and other individual health help can affect their the schools on post to help military children individuals, couples, Families and Family issues, providing careers in a negative way. and youth cope with school adjustment; and groups with nonmedical, crisis intervention when needed, “That’s their perception … deployment and separation; reunion adjustment; short-term, situational, problem- Nugin said. The service is (but) that’s not the case,” he said. sibling and parent-child communication; solving coaching. completely anonymous except The MFLC program provides behavioral concerns; fear, grief and loss; and “It’s a multiplier because with when state, federal and military education to help Soldiers and the growing population, growing reporting requirements dictate their Families understand the daily life issues, according to the program’s demands and issues, (MFLC) pro- otherwise, such as incidents of impact of stress, deployments brochure. Counselors only work with children vides another option for Soldiers child and domestic abuse, he said. and Family reunions following and youth following parental consent. and Families” to get behavioral “It’s great because it’s deployments and the stresses • The counselors are master- or doctorate-level health assistance, said Nathaniel confidential,” said Nakia of military life. In addition to licensed clinical counselors specializing in child Nugin, Fort Carson Mobilization Robinson, who along with her assisting with military lifestyle and you behavioral issues. They are available at no and Deployment Program manager, husband, Spc. Dorian Robinson, issues, the MFLC counselors also cost to assist children and youth with situational, who oversees the program. 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry provide life skills services to short-term, problem-solving support in addition Noting the MFLC Program Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat include anger management, to existing military support services. offers walk-ins and can Team, 4th Infantry Division, communication, conflict resolution, accommodate appointments within sought relationship advice decision-making, parenting, • Group sessions, educational presentations and 24 hours of receiving a request, through the MFLC. productivity at work and individual meetings can be arranged. 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SSttrreessss Cultural adviser from page 17 pilot program in August 2005 with three consultants, but the educates community demand and changing needs has evolved the program to 11 Story and photo by are making their judgments from religious conflict, and alienates the professionals today — six Pfc. Andrew Ingram outside influences.” majority of Muslims who would never housed at Army Community 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs According to Azim, many equate acts of terror with one religion. Service and five embedded at Office Americans get their perception “The Quran forbids labeling a the brigade level. of Muslims from the media which criminal by his religion,” said Azim. “The (program) just increases As the 4th Infantry Division focuses on the actions of radical “You will hear about ‘that American the resources that are out there Cultural Adviser, Al Azim educates Muslim groups. criminal,’ but you will never hear a for Families … without them Soldiers about the people, history and He said to truly understand the Muslim say ‘that Christian criminal.’” certainly it would be a little more religions of the places where they will Islamic people Americans must ask Azim also delved into the relationship challenging for Family members serve during deployment. questions and leave their preconceived between three of the world’s largest and Soldiers to get assistance On March 11, Azim, who has notions at the door. faiths, Islam, Christianity and Judaism. with some of the issues that worked with the “Ivy Division” for Azim covered a number of topics “All of us come from Abraham,” they might want (someone) to three years including a deployment of Muslim culture from the typical said Azim. “We all come from the talk (with),” Nugin said. during Operation Iraqi Freedom from Muslim’s view of extremists, to the same father and worship God.” Under the MFLC Program, November 2007 to structure of the Islamic To exemplify this Azim showed individuals can be seen up to February 2009, was family, as well as a the class a passage from the Quran, 12 times for a specific issue. invited to take those few of the traditions verse 5:18, “And you will truly find If consultants determine same lessons to the of different countries the nearest of them (people outside the long-term assistance is required, students at the Colorado and groups. Muslim Faith) in love to those who they conduct a “warm handoff ” Technical University. The latter he believe (in God) to be those who say with the appropriate agency As a Muslim and explained was ‘Verily, we are Christians.’” to ensure there is no gap in ser- an expert on Arab important because Ray Dunn, manager of the vice, he said. culture, Azim showed despite a common Fort Carson Operations Center and In order to maximize the Homeland Security religion Islamic nations a member of the class, thanked Azim support to Guard and Reserve and Government class are just as diverse as for speaking to his class. members, the MFLC provides the Islamic perspective the Christian world. “I really appreciate you coming educational presentations, on Americans, Azim explained out,” said Dunn, a retired first sergeant. briefings and counseling American military that to a Muslim there “I think you really made an impression support for drill weekends and involvement in Iraq and Azim is no such thing as a on the class.” family events on topics to Afghanistan and Muslim daily life. Muslim terrorist; to them someone who Azim urges Soldiers to follow include deployment, reunion and “It is important to educate people,” spreads fear through violence is a crim- his lead by sharing their cultural reintegration, communication said Azim. “We need educate both inal regardless of religion or purpose. training and experiences while and grief and loss. sides, the Americans and Middle He told the class that by calling deployed to educate their civilian For more information on Easterners, to show them the truth these criminals Muslim extremists it friends and Family about the truth the MFCL program at Fort about their cultures. Too many people gives them the power to make it a of Muslim culture. Carson, call 338-7216.

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by Spc. April York 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

“Death Dealers” from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division gathered at the corner of Mister Street and Wetzel Avenue to witness a simulated collision March 18. The crash, involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle, was staged to give Soldiers, Family members and civilian employees of the Mountain Post a realistic look at the ramifications resulting from drinking and driving. “Soldiers hear about it and read about it in the newspaper, but this demonstration is meant to show firsthand what the rest of the story looks like,” said Lt. Col. Michael Simmering, commander, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Photo by Spc. April York Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Above: Emergency personnel carry a The event was made possible victim away from the scene of a through the coordination of 1st Bn., simulated crash March 18. The crash 67th Armor Reg., Colorado Springs was staged to show Soldiers of the Police Department, Fort Carson 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Police Department, Fort Carson Fire Infantry Division, the consequences Department, Memorial Hospital, of drinking and driving. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Designated Drivers of Colorado Springs. The collision was already staged when Soldiers arrived at the simulated crash scene. Beer cans littered the street and the Soldiers involved in the crash were covered in fake blood. As a part of the scenario, two Left: Fort Carson firefighter Soldiers were inside a car. The driver Kevin Cain uses the Jaws of was conscious and the passenger was Life to extract a “victim” “deceased.” There were also two Soldiers from a vehicle at the mock who had been on the motorcycle. Photo by Antonio Francis crash scene March 18. Neither of them were wearing helmets Mock crash ‘victim’ Sgt. Quinnesha Rich, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, or personal protective equipment, which lays in a pool of fake blood at a drunk-driving accident scene March 18 at the intersection of Mister Street and Wetzel Avenue. is required at all times for military riders, on and off the installation. The motorcycle driver was lying on the street, deceased, and the passenger was up against the car. A 911 call was played over the sound system while Soldiers watched the Fort Carson police and fire departments respond to the crash as if it were real. Below: Department of the Army “It is a very traumatic experience. There is rarely a dry eye,” civilian policeman Sgt. Jose Barraza said Lt. Thomas Prayne, traffic investigations supervisor for administers the horizontal gaze the Fort Carson Police Department. This training is conducted nystagmus sobriety test to the mock to stress to the troops the loss of life, he said. crash ‘driver,’ Spc. Aaron Riley, 1st Saving the life of even one person is very important to Staff Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Sgt. Jennifer Person, lead investigator on Fort Carson police Photo by Antonio Francis Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry traffic investigation section, assigned to 759th Military Police Division, as Staff Sgt. Jennifer Person, Battalion, who was a victim herself of a drunk driver. Left: Military 759th Military Police Battalion, assists. “Just having one person stop and say, ‘I’m not going to police officers do this tonight. I’m going to call someone.’ That to me is from the 759th everything,” Person said. Military Police During the investigation of this accident, police determined Battalion arrive that the driver of the car had been under the influence of at the mock alcohol and failed to stop at a stop sign. crash scene. “We are only as good as the sum of our individual choices,” Simmering said. This one Soldier’s bad decision ultimately changed the course of his life and the lives of others, he said. “I talk to the Soldiers of (1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.) on many occasions. We are part of a team, and this team needs you to be there when the call finally comes to serve,” Simmering said.

Photo by Antonio Francis Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Photo by Antonio Francis 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation March 18-24.

AWOL crimes disorderly conduct — other cases. 2 – servicemembers were cited for resisting 2 – servicemembers were cited for AWOL — 1 – servicemember was cited for failure to apprehension. failure to go to place of duty. obey a general order. 3 – servicemembers were cited for 3 – civilians were cited for first-degree simple assault. Motor vehicle crimes criminal trespass attempted to commit. 1 – servicemember was cited for spouse 2 – civilians were cited for traffic 1 – civilian was cited for harassment. abuse — civilian female victim. accidents resulting in damage to 1 – servicemember was cited for larceny 3 – civilians were cited for theft — juvenile. government property. of government property. 3 – civilians were cited for theft of AAFES 2 – civilians were cited for traffic violations, 1 – civilian was cited for obstructing a property. unsafe lane change. peace officer. 1 – civilian was cited for malicious mischief.

Drug and alcohol crimes, not including motor vehicles 2 – servicemembers were cited for drunk and disorderly behavior. 1 – servicemember was cited for underage drinking. 1 – servicemember was cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor — alcohol.

Miscellaneous crimes 3 – servicemembers were cited for assault consummated by battery. 1 – civilian was cited for assault — striking, beating, wounding. 1 – servicemember was cited for communicating a threat. 2 – servicemembers were cited for April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 23

FFaaiitthh smooth stones and ran toward from page 14 Goliath to fight. When we enter the spiritual battles of that God is present to fight our lives, we can’t fight the our battles, we can face any giants of our lives on what Easter services giant in our lives, no matter worked 10, 20 or even 50 who or what it is. years ago. God has given us Catholic Holy Week schedule Thursday — Maundy Thursday • Assume a spiritual stance. his spirit, his word, and, there- Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Goliath was expecting to by, his presence to address The washing of Feet, Holy Eucharist & fight a physical battle and any giants that crowd our path Thursday - Holy Thursday Mass — 7 p.m. Stripping of the Altar — 7 p.m. win over David and thereby as we pursue God and his Adoration — Following Mass, until Midnight Friday — Good Friday — 12:10 p.m. over Israel. Confronting and will. God has already outfit- Friday - Good Friday — 7 p.m. The Way of the Cross (at Provider Chapel) fighting giants in our life is ted us for battle so that we (aka Stations of the Cross) never easy and we will lose don’t need anyone else’s Saturday - Easter Vigil — 8 p.m. if we approach them in our armament or method. What Good Friday Liturgy — 6 p.m. own strength. David knew we do need is a passionate Sunday - Easter Sunday — 9:15 a.m. Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion that real power and real love-relationship with the from the Reserved Sacrament. strength was about living life Lord, knowing that he will (Good Friday is a traditional day of fasting. The fast will break for hot-crossed buns in the presence (and name) direct us in what we need to Healer Chapel at Evans Army use to win against the enemy following the Good Friday Liturgy.) of the Lord. To come against Community Hospital Goliath in the name of the of our souls each time. Friday – Good Friday — Noon Saturday — Holy Saturday — 9 a.m. Lord was to bring the person Being God Strong against Holy Saturday Office of God to bear on this the giants in our life is more Saturday - Holy Saturday — Noon enemy of God’s people. than a slogan and it’s not about Decorating the church for Easter — 9:15 a.m. • Rely on Your what we can do to win a fight. Sunday – Easter Sunday — 11 a.m. Relationship with God. If we take David’s attitude in The Great Vigil of Easter — 8 p.m. It’s our relationship with 1 Samuel 17:47, we too will (This will be the principle Easter Celebration) God and his presence that understand that “it is not by Protestant Holy Week Service of Light (candlelight service) wins a fight, not our weaponry sword or spear that the Lord and Easter calendar or our ingenuity. As David saves; for the battle is the and Festival Eucharist. sponsored by the (Bring Hand Bells for the was going to meet Goliath, Lord’s …” Our battle is Liturgical Service Holy Noise at the Easter Vigil.) King Saul wanted to outfit spiritual, not physical. It’s not (Anglican and Lutheran tradition) him with his armor, shield, about what you bring to the at Prussman Chapel unless noted below Sunday — Easter Day — 9 a.m. and sword. Swords were the fight in your hands, but who Festival Eucharist weapon of choice, but that you bring with you to the fight wasn’t what David used. He and whose resources you bring used a sling shot and five to bear on the ensuing battle. 24 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 25

Post Soldier mastering martial arts Story and photo by Walt Johnson who was in the Air Force. I got into Mountaineer staff regular boxing, but I didn’t stay with that. I didn’t like boxing as much Harry Kong looks like your normal because unlike mixed martial arts, you workout warrior as you see the 4th are limited in what you can do in Infantry Division member workout at the ring. You can’t use your knees or McKibben Physical Fitness Center. your legs and you can’t submit (your His youthful looks defy the athlete opponent) in boxing like you can (in) that is burning underneath that bright mixed martial arts,” he said. smile who wants to leap to the top of Kong said his goals in the sport of the mixed-martial-arts world. Make mixed martial arts are the same as those no mistake Kong wants to be king of that make him a good Soldier. He said the martial arts world and he is doing the sport makes him a better Soldier everything he can to get there. because it makes him more disciplined Kong was an average young athlete and more mentally focused. He said growing up. He played traditional sports while he doesn’t have a lot of time in the but really liked football. What started as Army the sport has helped push him to a football workout routine turned into be a better Soldier and be fit to fight. something that he learned to love. “There is usually a wall that you can “I got started off in mixed martial hit but what I learned from being in the arts because I used to play football and Army is how to push through that wall a guy introduced me to it as a form of and that started in basic training. There are cardio training. After I got into it I really times when you want to give up on your loved it,” Kong said. “(I) had a couple training but the one thing the military of sparring matches and I have loved has done for me is get me to the point it ever since because I think it pushes where I will push beyond that,” he said. you to your limits. What I like about the Kong said he wants to become the sport is you get in the ring and you either best there is in the sport and to that whip somebody or somebody is going end his goal is to meet the man many to whip you.” consider one of the best in the sport. Kong may have been destined to be “I want to get to the point where I a mixed-martial-arts fighter from birth. can fight George St. Pierre one day. My His father was an outstanding boxer and biggest nightmare is I thought I would not he even tried his hand at the traditional be able to hit someone or have someone fight game, but he found there was tap out in mixed martial arts. But I something missing in that sport that would love to be able to say I beat or mixed martial arts gives him. made George St Pierre tap out. It would Fort Carson’s Harry Kong gets in some weight training at McKibben Physical “My dad was a Golden Gloves boxer be the perfect fight,” Kong said. Fitness Center. Kong trains in mixed martial arts. MountaineerMountaineer SporSportsts FFeatureaturee

Fight Night Members of the Mountain Post community show their excitement while joining a standing-room-only crowd at Alternate Escapes Saturday to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championships. Alternate Escapes will host the next UFC event April 10 at 7 p.m. The establishment hosts two UFC events in May. Alternate Escapes also offers a live disc jockey each Friday night in April. The live disc jockey begins playing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16 and April 30. The live disc jockey begins at 9 p.m. April 9 and 23. Alternate Escapes also hosts a poker night Wednesdays in April at 6:30 p.m. Photo by Walt Johnson 26 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010

On the Bench Trojans head to Denver for all-star contest by Walt Johnson Saturday on the calendar. Mountaineer staff The 2010 National Physique Committee Axis Labs Northern Fountain-Fort Carson High Colorado Bodybuilding, Fitness, School will be well represented Figure and Bikini Championships at the “Show” all-star will be held at the Boulder basketball game this year. Theater, 2032 14th St. in Boulder. Fountain-Fort Carson girls’ The competition features basketball coach Harry Knight, many military athletes from the the Lady Trojans’ all-time leading Colorado Springs and Denver scorer D’Shara Strange, and area and offers some of the best Trojans boys’ basketball standout bodybuilding and fitness tips in Martin Thomas will participate the area. For more information in the “Show” Saturday at the on the contest and future Pepsi Center in Denver. events in the future go to The Show is an event to http://www.jefftaylor.com. which 40 of the top high school An event that promotes basketball players in Colorado family fun is coming back to are invited to participate in a the post Special Events Center. game that showcases the best Family Skate Night returns players in the state. Knight has April 24 from 4-8 p.m. been named to coach the girls’ Admission is free. Children of blue team this year and will have any age can take part in the event,

Strange on his roster. Thomas however, all children ages 16 and Photo by Walt Johnson will play for the boys’ blue under must be accompanied by team. The girls’ play at 1:30 p.m. an adult. Skates will be issued Tourney action and the boys at 3 p.m. while available and helmets are Fountain-Fort Carson’s Renata Rankin looks to drive around opponents as she takes part Bodybuilding and fitness in a Colorado Springs summer league tournament at James Irwin High School March 26. fans will want to mark See Bench on page 27

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BBeenncchh seating options for Goose from page 26 Gossage Day by purchasing any of the Sky Sox ticket packages, highly recommended. For according to Sky Sox officials. information call 524-1163. The Sky Sox open their The Fort Carson Women’s regular season home schedule Golf Association hosts a coffee April 16 at 6:05 p.m. when it 9 a.m. Tuesday at Cheyenne meets the Las Vegas 51s, the Shadows Golf Course. Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto The event kicks off the 2010 Blue Jays. season. If weather permits, the The Colorado Rockies association is planning to play will once again be offering nine holes of golf following the discount tickets for coffee social. Club officials members of the Mountain said they are looking for new Post community. members of all abilities to The first of the special join the association. deals takes place April 10-11 Civilians without a when the Rockies host Department of Defense the San Diego Padres. Game identification card and who times are 6:10 p.m. and 1:10 would like to attend should p.m., respectively. The New enter the main gate, Gate 1, off York Mets will be the opposition Colorado Highway 115. They April 13 and 14 at 6:40 p.m. will need a valid driver’s license, and April 15 at 1:10 p.m. proof of auto insurance and All Mountain Post personnel current registration. For more can purchase discount tickets information, call Jody LeBrasse in the outfield box, pavilion, at 576-0346 or Gay Mackey right field mezzanine and at 527-0255. upper reserved infield for The Colorado Springs their Family and friends. To Photo by Walt Johnson Sky Sox have designated purchase the tickets, call May 14 as Fort Carson 303-ROCKIES and tell them This is fun Appreciation night. you are from Fort Carson Forrest Fitness Center aerobics instructor Missy Coraggio leads a class through a Individual Sky Sox game and provide reference number stretching routine Saturday. Forrest offers aerobic training classes six days a week. Call tickets go on sale, online only, 20065581. This offer will 526-2706 for more information. on Monday, but fans can not be available at the guarantee themselves the best ticket windows. 28 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 MountaineerMountaineer EvEventent ofof tthehe WWeekeek

Army dominates An All-Army wrestler flips his Air Force counterpart to the mat during action at the 2010 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship March 18-22 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Army wrestling team won 13 of the 14 gold medal matches. Earning gold medals for the Army team in freestyle competition were: Jermaine Hodge (121 pounds); Mark Bradley (132 pounds); Angel Cejudo (145 pounds); Patrick Simpson (162 pounds); Philip Simpson (184 pounds); and Timothy Taylor (264 pounds). Earning gold medals for the Army team in Greco-Roman style competition were: Hodge (121 pounds); Jeremiah Davis (132 pounds); Faruk Sahin (145 pounds); James Johnson (162 pounds); Peter Hicks (184 pounds); Justin Millard (211 pounds) and Dremiel Byers (264 pounds). Courtesy Photo ProRodeo Hall of Fame

A statue of nine-time champion Casey Tibbs on his horse, Necktie, is in front of the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. HONORS ALL-AROUND COWBOYS

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he ProRodeo Hall of Fame T and Museum of the American Cowboy is in Colorado Springs also home to the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Rodeo is basically an American sport, although other countries, such as Mexico and Australia, may be part of its history, as the sport is based on the working skills of cowboys. Following the Civil War, this part of the West was attracting settlers who traveled by wagon train from Missouri, along the Santa Fe, Smoky Hills or Oregon trails. Railroads were quickly being constructed across Kansas Territory, turning Denver and Cheyenne, Wyo., into bustling railheads. Herds of cattle were being moved from Texas to reach railheads in An exhibit of boots and hats worn during the last 175 years are in the Museum of the American Denver and Abilene, Kan., headed for Cowboy. According to the placard, the boot’s high heel is to help keep the foot in the stirrups. markets in the East. Cattle drives lasted eight to 10 best at roping a calf or riding a bronco. clothes or maybe a belt buckle. weeks and sometimes involved dangers. The competitions became popular Even as the cattle drives dwindled, Cowboys who drove those cattle herds with local citizens. the rodeos continued in popularity. were skilled horsemen, good with a The Colorado small town of Large rodeo competitions and Western lariat, tough and determined. Deer Trail is credited with holding celebrations were established — some Sometimes, along the trail, the the first rodeo competition which still in existence, such as Cheyenne cowboys competed with each other offered a prize on July 4, 1869. Frontier Days. for bragging rights about who was the Usually, that prize was a set of new Rodeo competitions went on the road — to Chicago, New York, Europe and Australia. No longer were the contests a challenge between friends or neighbors, but competitions with standardized rules. Participants tended to be full-time competitors rather than working cowboys. Today, rodeo cowboys are usually members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. A PRCA-sanctioned rodeo must have five competitive events: bareback riding, calf roping, bulldogging, team roping and bull riding. Most rodeos also include barrel racing. Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. A timeline of National Finals Rodeo champions is an exhibit in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. The finals are in Las Vegas each year. See PRCA on page 30 April 1, 2010 30 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010

Left: The entry to the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is filled with exhibits and statues with a Western theme.

Below: The National Finals Rodeo honors multi-year Wrangler All- Around Cowboy Trevor Brazile, who is sponsored by the Army. Left: An exhibit in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame is dedicated to Miss Rodeo America. Items in the exhibit include saddles, trophies and clothing.

PPRRCCAA Many cowboys, clowns, bullfighters, from page 29 announcers, animals and behind the scenes people have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Some rodeo cowboys do earn their living at Last year’s inductees included several rodeo com- the sport, and others turned their cowboy skills mittees, including the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo into fame and fortune, such as Gene Autrey, who and the Denver Stock Show. A display honoring starred in Western movies in the 1930s-1950s. hall of fame inductees is the second exhibit. He was also a singer. Movie stars Ben Johnson A Miss Rodeo America exhibit marks the and Slim Pickens started as rodeo cowboys. anniversary of the title and honors recipients. One of the nation’s top rodeos, the Pikes World champions, such as Ty Murray, Peak or Bust Rodeo, takes place in Colorado Larry Mahan, Billy Etbaurer, Jim Shoulders Springs each year, with a related street breakfast and Trevor Brazile are honored with exhibits of and parade. The rodeo is set for July 14-17 in their personal belongings. Norris-Penrose Stadium. The National Finals Rodeo exhibit traces the The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum history of the NFR and honors champions. An of the American Cowboy is off Interstate 25. A interactive station contains information about bronze statue, The Champ, depicts Casey Tibbs world champions. At the entrance to the exhibit are on his horse, Necktie. Tibbs became well-known dozens of belt buckles belonging to champions. and was pictured on the cover of Life Magazine. Other displays pay tribute to rodeo clowns, He was a nine-time world champion cowboy. announcers and stock providers. There are Many mementos of Tibbs’ life and career are many pieces of sculpture and art as well as displayed just inside the 333,000 square-foot personal items on display. of the American Cowboy is open seven days a facility, including statuary, hats and saddles. Visitors may exit the hall of fame to the week from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. It is closed After paying admission, visitors can take outdoor garden area where a “practice steer” Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s a self-guided tour through the facility awaits. Youngsters may try roping the steer. Walk Eve and New Year’s Day. completed in 1979. around the gardens and view several sculptures. During summer, roping events may be held Stop by the Museum of the American in the facility’s arena and are open to the public. Cowboy on the second floor. The museum Check the Web site for roping event schedules. has information about items important to the Admission for adults is $6, it’s $3 for cowboy: cowboy hats and boots used during the children 5-12 and $4 for military with past two centuries, saddles and ropes or lariats. identification. Children under 5 are admitted free. Take time to visit the museum store for The ProRodeo Hall of Fame is located at 101 Western and rodeo souvenirs and gifts. A Pro Rodeo Drive, west of the interstate. It is children’s area has a large collection of clothing reached by taking exit 148 from I-25 north. and toy items. There’s also a large inventory of To contact the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, go T-shirts, caps, books, jewelry and other gifts. online at http://www.prorodeohalloffame.com The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum or call 528-4764. Above: Dozens of National Finals Rodeo champions’ Just the Facts belt buckles are • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour displayed in the OR AGES ProRodeo Hall • F — anyone• of Fame. TYPE — rodeo hall of fame • FUN FACTOR — ★★★1/2 (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — $ Right: Visitors walk past a statue in the $ = Less than $20 garden area outside $$ = $21 to $40 the ProRodeo Hall of $$$ = $41 to $60 Fame. The facility is $$$$ = $61 to $80 open to the public seven days of the week. (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) April 1, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 31

Pikes Peak Center a living history site, is next to the entrance to July 18. Dr. Gunter von Hagens’ exhibit allows “Nate the Great,” an Imagination Garden of the Gods, off North 30th Street. people to learn about the heart by viewing Celebration production is in the Pikes preserved human bodies. Admission to the Peak Center April 12 at 7 p.m. The doors Pancake extravaganza exhibit is $25.50 for adults, $16 for ages 13-18, open at 6 p.m. for family activities and the There’s an Easter Pancake Extravaganza with a reserved time. Tickets include general performance by Over the Moon Family Sunday at the Fort Carson Elkhorn Conference museum admission; call 303-370-6000. Theater is followed by milk and cookies. Call Center. The pancake buffet includes gourmet 520-SHOW for tickets, which start at $8. toppings for $5 for anyone older than 6; Denver Art Museum The Colorado Springs Philharmonic children under 5 are admitted free. Seatings Denver Art Museum gives children under performs “Chopin in Love” in the Pikes are at 10 a.m. and noon. There are activities 17 free general admission through Sunday. Peak Center April 10 at 8 p.m. and April 11 and free pictures with the bunny. Call 576-6646 The museum, at 13th Avenue between at 2:30 p.m. for additional information and tickets. Broadway and Bannock streets in Denver, is The Colorado Springs Chorale presents open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and “Choral Gold II” April 17 at 8 p.m. in the World Arena events Sundays noon-5 p.m. Pikes Peak Center. Call 520-SHOW for Willie Nelson and Family are in concert at ticket information. the World Arena at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Tickets Synchronized skating The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs are on sale at Tickets West, 576-2626. Synchronized skating is a popular team April 18 at 4 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center. Country duo Sugarland will make a stop at sport with 16 skaters performing together in “The Wizard of Oz” is at the Pikes Colorado Springs World Arena during its “The competitions at the World Arena April 9-10. Peak Center at 7:30 p.m. May 19-20. Incredible Machine” tour May 8. Tickets are There are several events. Call TicketsWest, Call 520-SHOW for information or visit on sale at Tickets West outlets, including the 576-2626, for information. http://www.pikespeakcenter.com for information. World Arena box office, King Soopers or online at http://www.worldarena.com. Fine Arts Center Earth Day The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions per- “All My Sons,” the Arthur Miller play, is The Garden of the Gods visitor center form in the World Arena May 16 at 2 and 6 p.m. being performed in the Fine Arts Center theater celebrates Earth Day April 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Carrie Underwood will be in the World Arena Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 activities include arts and crafts, Mr. Science June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Inquire about tickets at 520- p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Call 634-5583 for Chemical Magic Show, birds of prey, llamas, SHOW or online at http://www.ticketswest.com. ticket information. The Fine Arts Center is at 30 falcons and wolves. Call 219-0108 for informa- More information is at http://www.worldarena.com. W. Dale Street, in downtown Colorado Springs. tion. The visitor center is at 1805 30th Street. Rock Ledge Ranch also marks Earth Day Denver museum Denver event April 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All homes and The Denver Museum of Nature and Science Gabriel Iglesias is in the Buell Theater April living history areas of the ranch will be open at 2001 Colorado Blvd., has “Body Worlds and 16 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. The theater is at 13th with free admission. Rock Ledge Ranch, the Story of the Heart” in the museum through and Curtis streets; call 800-745-3000. 32 MOUNTAINEER — April 1, 2010 The Colorado Springs Church Directory Your Guide to Easter Services

JOIN IN THE JOY OF RESURRECTION!!! April 14, Easter Worship Service 10:30am Nursery for ages 5 & under $BTUMF3PBEt Steve Turrentine, Pastor Worship: Sunday 8 & 10:30am One block south of Fontanero and 719-597-9004 Bible Study: Sunday 9:15am East of 30th on Castle Road 3725 El Morro Rd AWANA – Wednesday 6pm Rev. David Markwalder Colorado Springs, CO 80910 DAYCARE – 597-9909 www.pppbc.org www.gatewaypres.org

Pastor Dan Parton Sunday School - 9:45 AM Morning Service - 10:45 AM Evening Service - 6:00 PM Wednesday Service 7:00 PM “Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me.” Psalm 119:133 Visit us on the web at http://timberlinebaptist.org Timberline Baptist Church 512 Cañon Avenue Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829 GOOD FRIDAY Church Ofﬁce - 719.685.4121 April 2, at 6:30 pm EASTER SERVICES Saturday, April 3, at 3, 5 and 7 pm Sunday, April 4, at 7, 9 and 11 am

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PAYNE CHAPEL AME CHURCH God Our Father Christ Our Redeemer Mountain View The Holy Spirit Our Comforter All that is GOOD and RIGHT Humankind Our Family Church of Christ and TRUE was vindicated on the 1080 E. La Salle Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Sunday School 8:45am (719) 475-1411; www.mvcoc.org day Jesus rose from the dead. Sunday: Bible Study: 9 a.m.; Worship: 10 a.m.; Worship 10:00am Sunday Evening: 5 p.m. We welcome you to join us to learn Wednesday, Bible Study: 7 p.m. of the HOPE of the resurrection. Wednesday Bible Study 6pm Tuesday Ladies’ class: (Sept. through May) 9:30 to ll a.m. Minister: W. Gordon Shields Easter Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Terry McCray Hill A Bible-based, family-focused church 5525 Astrozon Blvd. 3625 Marion Dr. 591-6271 Ministries include classes for all ages, activities for [email protected] senior saints, benevolence program, missions, active www.highcountrybaptist.org www.paynechapel-amec.com Youth program, including annual Youth Forum

We’re Growing Together in Grace Resurrection Lutheran Church SERVICE TIMES SERVICE TIMES “He Is Risen Indeed!” LC-MS Good FridayWednesdays Service Friday @ 7 April PM 2, 6:30 pm Easter Sunday Worship Easter Services – Saturday April 3, 6:30 pm & Please call for Sat/Sun services Good Friday Service, Service Invites you to join us on the Sunday April 4, 8:00 10:00 and 12:00 9:00 am Verse-by-Verse Teaching April 2 Verse-by-Verse Teaching 6:00 – 7:00 pm Easter Sunday Casual Atmosphere Sunday School 10:45 am Located at 719-392-7045 Pastor, Eric Cartier 1615 E. Cheyenne Rd. rlccs.ctsmembersconnect.net 4285 N. Academy Blvd. Family Night Pastor Jim Alexander Wednesday 6:00 pm 719.597.1133 719-635-9022 Resurrection is located at 4444 Moonbeam Drive www.rmcalva ry.org Nursery Provided Near the intersection of Hancock and Monica www.cmpca.net

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Easter Sunday Service is at 10:30am, Sunday School at 9:00am Children ages pre-school - 2nd grade: We will have an Easter Egg hunt so bring your Easter baskets We also have a Young Adult Bible Study every Friday night at 6:00pm (no charge) and every 3rd Friday we have a “Coffee Tunes” Concert at 7:00pm featuring local musicians, again no cost (except the coffee) 317 E. Kiowa 80903 • 632-6603 Saturday Easter Vigil at 8:00pm Easter Sunday Masses at 7:30am, 9:00am & 11:00am Celebrate Holy Week with Us at HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH 4125 Constitution Ave. CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC Corner of Constitution & Murray CHURCH & SCHOOL (719) 596-0661 Maundy Thursday, April 1st. 2330 N. Cascade Ave. 12 Noon & 7:30 pm with Communion Colorado Springs, CO 80907 Good Friday, April 2nd 719-633-1457 12 Noon, 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm www.CorpusChristiCOS.org Easter Sunday Celebration with Communion 6:30 am Sunrise, 8:00 & 9:30 and 11:00 am

Please join us for our “A Family Friendly Church” EASTER CELEBRATION SERVICE SPECIAL CHILDREN’S CHURCH April 4th, 10:30 a.m. Programs for Kids & Teens of All Ages Vista Grande Church of God 4870 Flintridge Drive Easter Sunday 9355 Peaceful Valley Rd (1 block east of Academy Blvd.) Services 719-382-8331 598-5511 9 & 10:45 am www.restchurch.org

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Pikes Peak Metropolitan Community Church Calvary Bible Church Superstar Musical Sunday School 9am Worship and Easter Celebration 10:15am Good Friday Awana 6pm 865 Westmoreland Rd. The Arts. 7:00P Colorado Springs Co 80907 719.593-0868 CalvaryBiblecos.org Experience Our greatest desire is to encourage you in a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ the Easter Worship Story! 10:00A EARLY RISER’S 1102 S. 21st Street 719-634-3771 www.ppmcc.org CHAPEL Sanctuary Services 7:30 AM Traditional 8:00 AM ...an inclusive, uplifting church connecting with our community. CrossRoads Contemporary 9:30 AM Traditional 11:00 AM

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