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Vol. 77, No. 25 June 28, 2019

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Photo by Sgt. James Geelen Soldiers with 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, compete in the Ivy Week 2019 Team Stress Shoot at Range 69 at Fort Carson June 24. During the event, the participants had to maneuver four water cans and carry a simulated casualty 100 meters, before engaging targets. During Ivy Week 2019, the brigade participates in various events to see who among them is the best and to win the Commander’s Cup. See next week’s Mountaineer for a recap of the week’s events, and to see who will take home the cup.

Army Commendation Medal Soldiers earn valor awards for actions By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield Infantry Division, received awards for their heroic Spcs. Jacob S. Shontz and Joseph Smith were awarded 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th actions during an awards ceremony June 11. the Army Commendation Medal with Valor device. Infantry Division During the ceremony 1st Lt. Cooper L. Lemons, The six Soldiers, who were assigned to Alpha Sgt. 1st Class John Ballenger, Staff Sgt. Timme L. Jones, “Arrowhead” Company, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., Six Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry and Spc. Benaiah O. Wiedenhoft were awarded the Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Army Commendation Medal with Combat device and See Award on Page 4

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Beyond the gate Community Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 Community practices safety Within the gate Event provides hands on guidance — Page 13 Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24 DES highlight Division chiefs inform community of current policies Sports and procedures — Page 14 Carson Soldiers help Army win service title Display / Classified advertising Annual event draws more than 8,000 Coach leads team to win — Page 25 634-5905 Street breakfast celebrates Western heritage — Page 16 Briefs Mountaineer editor Community Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 27 526-4144 Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 The Journey (Chapel series) Classified Post information 526-5811 Most beautiful life — Page 19 Featuring small business directory and a welcome home real estate section — Page 29 Post weather hotline 526-0096 June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News Carson celebrates diversity Story and photo by Sgt. Inez Hammon “Pride is not just a celebration, it’s a battle cry,” 14th Public Affairs Detachment said Stehlik. Stehlik grew up in a military household and Diversity can be one of a country’s greatest eventually commissioned into the Army as an strengths. At the 2019 LGBT Pride Month observance, infantry officer. Soldiers stepped up to tell their stories June 17 at the Stehlik married prior to going to Ranger school and Elkhorn Conference Center. spent a year on an unaccompanied tour in Korea. Upon This year marks the 50th anniversary of the arrival back home, Stehlik’s wife encouraged him to Stonewall riots. The riots were a series of violent go to a therapist to figure out what was going on with acts toward members of the gay community stemming him, because they both knew something wasn’t right. from a police raid that began June 28, 1969, and ended “I always knew there was something different on July 1, 1969, in New York City. about me, but it wasn’t something I had the words for,” Since then, the U.S. government has evolved said Stehlik. “Even if I had the words, I’m not sure I from allowing employers to legally deny a person could have said them.” employment or to fire him based on sexual orientation For decades, being transgender was a medically — to allowing LGBT personnel to serve in the military, 1st Sgt. Melissa White with Bravo Company, 3rd Assault disqualifying condition for service in the Army. but that progress has been a five-decade journey. Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Stehlik had a wife to provide for, so they both In 1992, then President Bill Clinton sought to Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, serves as a guest kept the secret. do away with the ban on gay people serving in speaker for the 2019 LGBT Pride Month observance June In 2012, Stehlik applied to the Army-Baylor the military, but was unable to garner enough 17 at the Elkhorn Conference Center. White said, she didn’t University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy and support for such an action. The closest he came ever think she would see the LGBT ban lifted while she was accepted in 2013. to lifting the ban was enacting “Don’t Ask, Don’t was in the Army. A month before Stehlik graduated, three years Tell,” a policy that allowed gay Soldiers to serve later, a DOD policy was released which allowed open in the military as long as they kept their sexual were thrilled when the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy service by transgenders. orientation a secret. was repealed. Now a transgender female medical corps officer “I kept my secret, so I could keep my job,” said 1st The two made their debut to the public during a in the U.S. Army, Stehlik is actively engaged in the Sgt. Melissa White, assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd brigade ball in 2012. struggle for equality for the LGBT community in Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, “I’ll be honest,” said White. “I didn’t think I the military. 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. would ever see the LGBT ban lifted as long as I was She wonders if the accolades and promotions “It became second nature to ‘be in the closet.’” in the Army.” she earned were truly based on merit or something It wasn’t until 2011 when the contentious policy After hiding her true feelings, White now lives else, she said. was repealed by then President Barack Obama. happily with her wife, and is preparing for the next “I wonder if people treat me with respect, because Soldiers and civilians such as former Secretary chapter of their lives, retirement. I deserve that as a human being, or because they’re of the Army Eric Fanning, Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith, Recently, White and Capt. Alivia Stehlik were guest afraid to offend the trans woman,” she said. “I wonder Maj. Gen. Randy Taylor and Staff Sgt. Patricia King, speakers for the observance. if I get a job or am denied a job, because I’m trans.” can now serve openly without fear of repercussions. Stehlik, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Progress has certainly been made toward the LGBT They can openly serve their country in a capacity in Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th community since the Stonewall riots 50 years ago. But, which they are qualified. Infantry Division, often reflects on the struggle for all as with any minority group’s pursuit of equality, there White shared that she and her wife, Shelly, people to be treated equally. is still work to be done.

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From left: Spc. Jacob S. Shontz, Spc. Joseph Smith, 1st Lt. Cooper L. Lemons, Sgt. 1st Class John Ballenger, Staff Sgt. Timme L. Jones, and Spc. Benaiah O. Wiedenhoft, all with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, receive awards in front of their peers and leaders June 11 during a ceremony at Fort Carson. from the (helicopter landing zone) and Award seeing everyone coming out of the From Page 1 building,” said Spc. Joseph Smith, a combat medic. “Then all of a sudden I played a crucial role in the events that heard a shot pop and all we could see occurred on Oct. 18, 2018 in Kandahar were people trying to take cover.” City, according to Col. Dave Zinn, then On that day a Taliban member had commander of 2nd IBCT and deputy infiltrated Afghan security forces and commander for Train, Advise and Assist conducted an insider attack. Command-South (TAAC-South) during While under fire, the Soldiers sprang the incident. into action. “On October 18th, Arrowhead “These Soldiers, acting as guardian was tasked with protecting senior U.S. angels, remained standing and returned officials who were meeting with high- fire to eliminate the threat,” said Zinn. level Afghan officials at the provincial “They secured the chaotic scene and governor’s compound in the center of rendered medical aid to the wounded, Photos by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield Kandahar City to discuss upcoming organized the evacuation of senior Spc. Joseph Smith, a combat medic assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, national elections,” said Zinn. U.S. and Afghan officials, called in a 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, receives an award from Col. Dave On the day of the incident, the MedEvac helicopter, and prepared their Zinn, then commander of, 2nd IBCT, June 11, during an awards ceremony at Fort Carson. Soldiers of Alpha Company drove a convoy for movement out of the city.” convoy into the center of Kandahar City According to Smith, who treated deep breath and started treating and “My deepest admiration will always and pulled security for hours as U.S. and both U.S. and Afghan members, he prioritizing those around me.” be with the Arrowhead Soldiers who Afghan officials discussed future plans. had to rely on his skills and ability to Because of the actions of the selflessly and courageously demonstrated “I remember myself and my platoon stay calm. Soldiers, all casualties were evacuated their character, resiliency and their sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Ballenger, “Instincts kind of just took over, it to the NATO Role III medical facility expertise under fire at the governor’s pulling security on the tower across felt surreal,” said Smith. “I took a to receive further medical aid. palace on that day,” said Zinn.

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By Spc. Rommel Forde “To serve in a position that provides leadership, Brigade change of command 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th guidance and mentorship to more than 4,600 Soldiers, Infantry Division NCOs and officers, truly takes a team,” he said. “They worked tirelessly and executed clear and concise The “Raider Brigade” welcomed its new orders to train and develop the 37 diverse companies 1SBCT welcomes commander, Col. Ike L. Sallee, to the 1st Stryker in this amazing brigade.” Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during Rone expressed his confidence in his successor, a change of command June 21 at Founders Field. Sallee. new leadership Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior “Although I am sad to leave the Raider Brigade, I commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, am grateful to transition command to Col. Ike Sallee,” presided over the event as Col. Monté Rone passed Rone said. “I have truly enjoyed working with you the command to Sallee. over the past year, and I am confident you will lead “I am personally honored to be here for this the Raider Brigade to even greater heights.” historic day in the Raider Brigade,” Ryan said. “Not He wished the best of luck to Sallee and his only is today important for both of these outstanding new team. Army Families, but it’s important for every Soldier Sallee brings a long list of achievements and in the brigade.” experience to 1st SBCT. He commissioned in the Sallee replaced Rone, who served as the 1st infantry in 1997 from the U.S. Military Academy SBCT commander for the past two years. During his with a degree in engineering. He has since served tenure, Rone successfully trained and led more than as a rifle and mortar platoon leader, rifle company 4,600 Soldiers through a multitude of field exercises, executive officer, battalion supply officer, infantry two rotations at the National Training Center in company commander, aide to the commanding Fort Irwin, California, and a combat deployment general, military aide to the vice president and to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s military assistant to the secretary of the Army. Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support. “There is simply nobody more well-suited to “In Eastern Afghanistan — in all of Afghanistan command a brigade combat team in our Army today — no unit represented the United States of America than Ike,” Ryan said. “With tactical, operational and more proudly and more effectively than the Raider strategic experience, we are extremely lucky to have Brigade,” said Ryan. “And no brigade combat team Ike take the reins of the Raider Brigade this morning.” commander was better suited to that role than Monté The Sallee Family is eager and grateful for Rone. He made it very clear from day one that the the opportunity to continue to serve Soldiers and Raider Brigade is a special place to serve.” the Families and communities who support them, Ryan thanked Rone for his service and for leading especially in the 1st SBCT. the Soldiers and Families over the past two years. “To the men and women on the field, you Photos by Sgt. Micah Merrill “It’s plainly clear to me how well you’ve trained, represent our country’s finest,” said Sallee. “My Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, left, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, passes the deployed, led and improved this organization,” he said. Family and I are incredibly humbled to join your Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, center, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Col. Ike Sallee, brigade colors to Col. Ike Sallee, incoming commander 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., during a Rone said he was blessed to work with some of ranks and prepare for our next mission together. right, the incoming commander; and Col. Monté L. Rone, the outgoing commander, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat ceremony on Founders Field June 21. the best command teams during his command. Raider six signing on.” Team, 4th Inf. Div., render honors as the national anthem is played during a ceremony on Founders Field June 21.

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Military Of note and above, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer Briefs The Second (Indianhead) Division Association and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The — Looking for people who served in the Army’s training is held in the USO building, 1218, room 203 2nd Infantry Division. The 98th annual reunion on a first-come, first-served basis. The class times Hours of operation in Tucson, Arizona, will take place Sept. 18-22. are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2019 training dates are: Annual water quality report — The Fort Carson For more information call 224-225-1202 or email July 9-11, Aug. 13-14, Sept. 10-12, Oct. 15-17, Nov. Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the Bob Haynes at [email protected]. 12-14 and Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek Williams, 2019 Water Quality Report. The report provides a Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Casualty Assistance Center operations and trainer, summary of the water quality delivered throughout — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson for additional training opportunities. Call 526- the installation via the water distribution system. commanding general has directed all Soldiers, 5614 or email usarmy.carson.imcom-central.list. Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Carson’s sergeant first class through command sergeant [email protected] or derek.williams4. water. The DPW staff is committed to delivering major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain [email protected]. customers with a reliable supply of high quality water. The annual report is designed to inform customers about the drinking water delivered to including 50 Medal of Honor recipients. Alumni serve Ellis Street (where the DA Photo Studio is located). their water tap every day. The report can be viewed this nation as Army officers and later as industrial Room numbers are 119 for the administrative NCO, online by visiting the DPW website at https://www. leaders, government administrators, elected officials 116 for the NCO in charge and 114 for the program carson.army.mil/organizations/dpw.html. The and national leaders. The OCS Alumni Association manager. Phone numbers have remained the same, report will not be mailed out in hardcopy format 524-4578 or 524-2827. to housing residents. For more information, call fosters fellowship, highlights OCS history and memorializes OCS graduates lost in service to our New hours of operation for Joint Personal Property the DPW at 526-1730. Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday Seeking OCS Alumni — The Officer Candidate School nation. Learn more at https://www.ocsalumni.org. Garrison ceremonies staff relocation — The Garrison the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office (OCS) Alumni Association is looking for graduates of will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. Since 1941 Ceremonies and Events Team is now located at OCS has trained many of America’s finest leaders, building 1230 on the corner of Specker Avenue and See Briefs on Page 12

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter (Wilderness Road) LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Saturday- Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Sunday Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Wednesday Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. (Closed for dinner Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Wednesday) Thursday Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 9

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Photos by Sgt. Anthony Bryant Soldiers with Charlie and Delta companies, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and U.S. Air Force air mobility liaison officers from the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron, 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group, 621st Contingency Response Wing, load a seven-ton UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter inside a large military transport aircraft, the Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy, at the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group facility by the Colorado Springs Airport June 21. The brigade is training to rapidly deploy worldwide. Ivy Justice Courts-martial of one specification of conspiracy to commit and wrongfully touched the breast of another — A sergeant first class was convicted at a general larceny of military property, one specification of Soldier’s spouse and conspired to defraud the United court-martial of one specification of violating Army larceny of military property and one specification States. The first lieutenant separated with a general, Regulation 600-20 by engaging in a prohibited of the wrongful sale of military property in violation under honorable conditions discharge. relationship with a junior enlisted Soldier, eight of Articles 81, 108, and 121, UCMJ. Punishment — A specialist was separated from the Army after specifications of wrongful use, possession, included reduction to the rank of private and 30 days communicating threats to harm his chain of distribution and introduction of a controlled of hard labor without confinement. The specialist command and obstructing justice by harassing a substance onto an installation under the control will be separated with a general discharge. witness. The specialist was separated with an other of the armed forces, four specifications of assault — A private was convicted at a summary court-martial than honorable conditions discharge. consummated by a battery, and one specification of one specification of failing to report for duty, — A private was separated from the Army after he of communicating a threat in violation of Articles one specification of disrespect to a commissioned misused his government travel card, was disrespectful 92, 112a, 128, and 134, Uniform Code of Military officer, two specifications of disrespect to an NCO, to his chain of command, subsequently refused to Justice (UCMJ). Punishment included reduction to and three specifications of wrongful use, possession report to work on numerous occasions and was the rank of private, confinement for 30 months and and introduction of a controlled substance in found in possession of marijuana. The private was dishonorable discharge. violation of Articles 86, 89, 91, and 112a, UCMJ. separated with an other than honorable conditions — A specialist was convicted at a general court-martial Punishment included reduction to the rank of discharge and prior to his separation, was placed of two specifications of sexual assault of a child private and confinement for 30 days. The private in confinement for 23 days. and one specification of sexual abuse of a child will be separated with an other than honorable in violation of Article 120b, UCMJ. Punishment conditions discharge. Total Fort Carson Actions included reduction to the rank of private, confinement Article 15s: 111 for 38 years, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and Misconduct separations Administrative separations: 69 a dishonorable discharge. — A first lieutenant was separated from the Army for Reprimands: 8 — A specialist was convicted at a summary court-martial abusive sexual contact after she became intoxicated Courts-martial: 4 June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 11

Meet 1st Lt. Shelby DePriest, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. DePriest serves as the assistant operations officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armor Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. She was the only female to complete the coveted Expert Infantry Badge testing and the first woman to earn the special skills badge in the division. DePriest stands among 27 Soldiers from the brigade and 34 service members across central command to earn the badge. DePriest embodies the image of the “READY” Ivy Soldier. Steadfast and Loyal!

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT Briefs BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of From Page 8 each month at 2 p.m. in The Hub conference room. open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face- to-face personal property counseling briefing Call 524-2677 or visit the is mandatory for JPPSO. At this time, the BOSS office in room 106 self-counseling option to process applications of The Hub. through the Defense Personal Property System Text “follow CarsonBOSS” (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is located in the to 40404 to receive updates Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel and event information. Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment. TRANSITION SPOTLIGHT Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry Better Opportunities Facility — The facility located at building for Single Soldiers The Veteran Entrepreneur 1525 does not launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which provides a list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered by the LRC laundry facility. Annex A is posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to clean their OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will not accept OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 or email [email protected]. Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building 1525, room 308. The phone number is 526-2840. Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transportation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be submitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center for Personnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to Army Veteran Jeremy Billings creates custom woodwork at his workshop before a presentation to Mt. Carmel’s Dave Burton for permanent display. schedule a predeployment brief or a professional development brief. Visit http:// facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is proud to celebrate Boots-to-Business graduate • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Elwell St. near Carson Middle and Veteran entrepreneur, Jeremy Billings. roughout 21 years of Army service School, 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to complete the preseparation destroying obstacles to troop progress on active battle elds as a “Sapper,” Jeremy video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial counseling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. privately developed skills as a custom woodworker. e e ort led to a post-service career as owner of Sapper Custom Wood Creations. “I developed my skills and built and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 up my tool/equipment collection before retirement and then started small jobs to p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review establish a reputation for quality work,” said Jeremy. “Quality and timeliness are key; Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from my business depends on word-of-mouth.” Today, the retired senior NCO owns high- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. end equipment capable of three-dimensional laser-engraving and more. As orders roll-in from Korea, Kuwait, Germany and elsewhere, Jeremy keeps current in the • Transition services in building 6237 — include a mandatory weekly five-day latest trends in woodworking (laser-engraved photos); to current tax law and business program covering transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, licensure requirements. “Veteran-focused organizations like Mt. Carmel and programs financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans like Boots-to-Business really help transitioning veterans and their families on the path Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs to success,” said Jeremy. “Before I retired, and since, I’ve watched soldiers, veterans and families receive help with one-stop at Mt. Carmel – whether for career and transition, and employer days. behavioral health, supportive services or more. Our veterans and their families are • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — Biweekly elective classes lucky to have Mt. Carmel.” available following the five-day TAP program include social networking, Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and dress for success. EVENTS CALENDAR • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted are for Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers. June 29: erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai July 3: Warriors First, support group for Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services Chi, 10-11am justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- July 1: Spiritual Coverage, meet with a July 2: Spiritual Connection Group, 4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m. chaplain, 10 am-2 pm non-denominational discussion, • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. July 1: Cooking Matters for Adults noon-1pm to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, call 526- 4pm-6pm July 3: 3321 for an appointment. July 2: Veteran-X PTS-focused group, Art erapy for stress relief and 4:30-6:30pm self-healing, 5-7pm • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon July 2: Yoga, PTS/trauma relief-focus, July 6: erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on 5-6pm Chi, 10-11am a case-by-case basis. • Subsistence Support Management Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Help Us Support Ours: • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and safe • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has directly to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through more than • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and have direct p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. • Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 Le n m e at a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979. veteranscenter.org Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works Business Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch, located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities Visit us at Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283). The Work Management Branch 530 Communication Circle, Colo Springs & SFL-TAP, 7366 Mekong St, Fort. Carson is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 526-6112. June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Community

Fort Carson Garrison staff attends a safety day at the Elkhorn Conference Center June 20. Rod Colorado, public health, wildlife education, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, Chisholm, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson deputy commander, spoke about the importance the fire department and many more for the Fort Carson Employment Safety Wellness Day. The of safety. There were multiple tables set up, including the Army Wellness Center, Drive Smart event showed how important it was for the entire community to practice safety. Community practices safety Event provides hands-on guidance Story and photos by Aleah M. Castrejon Hutchinson pointed to accident many animals that make Colorado hands-on approach was the way to Mountaineer editor and fatality rates last year, (about 632) home, from foxes to snakes and larger go. Annual events like this keep the for the state of Colorado. There were animals like bears and moose. information and the priority of safety “The most important resource 81 fatalities in El Paso County, 48 in While classroom settings for in the forefront of people’s minds, said we have in any organization, but Colorado Springs from traffic incidents safety information can be invigorating, Haylee Baird, banquet captain, Elkhorn particularly in the Army Garrison here, and 15 pedestrian deaths. one attendee agreed that a more Conference Center. is our people,” said Rod Chisholm, “That bleeds over into the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson community,” he said. “And, the deputy commander. military community bleeds into Hundreds of garrison employees that outside community.” attended the Fort Carson Employment Given those statistics, it’s important Safety Wellness Day at the Elkhorn to ensure employees keep safety at Conference Center June 20. And while the top of their “to-do” lists. the training is an annually required The Fort Carson military police event that every employee must attend, set up a demonstration that simulated many agreed events like this help raise a traffic crash at just 7 mph. Another safety awareness and prove to be helpful. booth included a virtual reality simulator Keeping the garrison workers for distracted driving awareness. And, safe and healthy is also good for the fitness instructors were present to productivity of the installation — show the importance of lifting weights servicing Soldiers and Families, correctly and give demonstrations. Chisholm explained. “We do mandatory training that is “Also protecting the great amount required for safety,” Hutchinson said. Haylee Baird, left, banquet captain, and Shannon Benson, assistant business manager, of investment, the government and Fort “We try to prevent safety and health both with the Elkhorn Conference Center, talk to the staff at the Fort Carson Wildlife Carson have made over the years,” he accidents for the garrison population.” Education booth June 20 during the Fort Carson Employment Safety Wellness Day at said. “We’ve got a high replacement The safety day mostly focused on the Elkhorn Conference Center. value, a lot of equipment, a lot of safety in the work place but structures, and not only taking care of also covered the importance the people, but all the investment that’s of garrison employees’ health, been made into Fort Carson … since with the Directorate of Family 1942; its an awesome responsibility and and Morale, Welfare and should be No. 1 priority in both leaders Recreation booth set up to and (everyone) on the installation.” provide information on ways With the interaction of the to stay active. Its display of outside community, such as health mountain bikes and flyers organizations, fire department, drew in attendees, letting them wildlife and Colorado Springs Police know about upcoming outings Department taking the time to present and activities for the family. hands-on information booths and The booth promoted a healthy talking to people about workplace and active lifestyle to keep safety proved to be helpful, said Ben employees in tip-top shape, Hutchinson, U.S. Army Garrison safety both mentally and physically, specialist and proctor for the safety day. by getting out into nature. “Accident rates go up all the time It was a fitting placement within the community, El Paso County, because right next door was so we want to reach out and touch the the Fort Carson Wildlife U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson Command Sgt. Maj. Kenyatta L. Mack talks to Maile Gray, employees and remind them where they Education table which executive director, Drive Smart Colorado, about the virtual simulator for distracted driving June can be injured or killed,” said Hutchinson educated workers about the 20 at the Elkhorn Conference Center during the Fort Carson Employment Safety Wellness Day. 14 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019 DES highlight Editor’s note: The following phone has provider service or not. Any side of the road and turn off the article was written by the Directorate phone that turns on and can receive a ignition, to shut off the electric of Emergency Services division chiefs signal is capable of making a 911 call. current and stop the flow of gas; right away; fix electrical problems to inform the Fort Carson community The phone may show no service, but set the emergency brake and keep promptly and professionally of current policies and procedures. as long as it has battery power and can the hood of the vehicle closed, to • Ensure proper installation find a signal, it can connect to 911. prevent more oxygen from making and inspection of all batteries Security access control Every 911 call is a priority call the fire larger according to manufacture “Installation access” — and when children playing with • Get out — make sure everyone • Keep a multipurpose ABC Fire Unescorted access onto Fort Carson is a “nonactivated” phone dial 911, gets out of the vehicle and moves Extinguisher for all types of fires, restricted to personnel in possession dispatchers must determine if the call at least 100 feet away as a variety of fuels can be present of an authorized DOD identification is accidental or an actual emergency. • Call for help — call 911; vehicle • Always have a means of card or an installation pass or badge. These cell phones do not provide fires are tricky; leave it to the communication available at all times Guests, visitors, vendors and contractors any subscriber information and only professionals who request unescorted installation allow outgoing 911 calls. This leaves Many fire prevention guidelines access must undergo a National Crime dispatchers with very little information Recreational vehicle (RV): apply to the home and means of Information Center — Interstate and the inability to dial the phone back • Have an escape plan; make sure transportation. Enjoy traveling, have Identification Index (NCIC-III) criminal to check and make sure everyone is OK. emergency exit windows and fun and remember to be fire safe. Fort history background check prior to being This can interfere with other serious hatches are clearly marked Carson Fire and Emergency Services is granted access. Personnel requesting emergency calls. • Have at least one battery operated always available to answer any questions recurring unescorted access must A better option is to give them an smoke alarm; test it annually and about all fire safety topics. For more process through the Gate 1 Visitor old iPod or tablet to play with rather change the battery every six months information, contact 503-3473 (FIRE). Control Center and have a Fort Carson than an old cell phone. • Install and maintain a carbon form 2036 which has been digitally monoxide alarm inside the RV to Police Provost Marshal Division signed by their sponsor. Vetting for one- Fire and emergency services provide an early warning “Bicycle Safety” — School is out time installation access can be done at “Vehicle, boat and RV fire • Ensure cooking appliances are in and there is a bit more daylight and Gate 3. DOD identification card holders prevention safety” — This year safe operation; keep things that can warm weather, which allows people to may escort non-DOD identification millions of people will enjoy taking road catch on fire away from burners get out of the house to play. Children and card holders onto the installation. Those trips to explore the country. Many will • If gas is smelled, put out all open adults should be aware of the specific with additional questions please call do so by automobile, RV and possibly flames such as, pilot lights, rules pertaining to riding a bicycle on the DES Security and Access Control a destination using a boat. When using lamps and smoking materials; Fort Carson. Remember while riding a Division at 526-5543 or visit the DES one, or even all three of these, it is shut off the gas supply; open bicycle, all traffic laws apply, including website at http://www.carson.army.mil/ very important to take the following doors, windows and vents obedience to traffic control signals and organizations/des.html. precautions. • Electrical — make sure power cords riding with the flow of traffic. Special are in good condition; inspect for Fort Carson rules pertaining to bicycling Emergency Automobile fire safety: cracks and replace as needed include wearing approved helmets, Communications Center (ECC) • Have the vehicle inspected • Have a multipurpose ABC Fire riding as near to the right side of the “911 emergency” — An old cell annually by a trained, professional Extinguisher; ensure gauge is in roadway as practical, not riding two phone can still dial 911. While this • Watch for fluid leaks under the green abreast and not riding double on a makes it an ideal item to keep in the vehicles, cracked or blistered hoses bicycle unless it is a tandem-built glovebox for an emergency, it causes or loose wiring Boats: or is equipped with a child carrier. problems for 911 centers when children • Avoid smoking, but if need be, use • Education — take a safety When riding at night, bicycles must are allowed to play with them. When the vehicles’ ashtray; do not throw course, including first aid, fire be equipped with a headlight that is children play with old cell phones, the butts out the window; many extinguisher use and safe boating visible at 500 feet to the front, and a red remove the battery. grass fires have been started during and navigation reflector on the rear that is visible at The Federal Communications recent drought periods • Maintenance — keep boat engine 300 feet. Further information on “rules Commission (FCC) mandates that in good repair; if fumes are smelled of the road” for Fort Carson can be network providers must transmit an If a fire does occur: at any time other than when located in Fort Carson regulation emergency 911 call regardless if the • Stop — if possible, pull to the refueling, find out why and fix it 190-5. Ride safely.

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Local band Exit West performs for community members June 19 at the annual Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs.

Thousands of people from the local community sit on bales of hay to enjoy their Col. Geoffrey pancake breakfast Kent, and take in the commander, entertainment June 19 4th Sustainment at the Western Street Brigade, 4th Breakfast in downtown Infantry Division, Colorado Springs. helps a Fort Carson volunteer June 19 pull pancakes from Annual event draws more than 8,000 the grill with Girls of the West at the Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado treet breakfast celebrates estern heritage Springs. SStory and photos by Norman Shifflett Proceeds from the street breakfast go back to the local W Garrison Public Affairs Office military and their Family members. “It comes full circle, because of the success of the Soldiers from Fort Carson helped prepare pancakes and eggs street breakfast, we are then … able to give back to our local for thousands of community members at the annual Western military and their Families,” said Katherine Toman, street Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs June 19. breakfast manager. Fort Carson Soldiers have volunteered This year’s attendance was estimated at 8,000 to 9,000 to cook for the event for 55 years, but this attendees, up from last year’s 7000 people. Nearly 1,100 pounds year, the Soldiers were not alone. They of pancake batter, 1,500 pounds of eggs, 80 gallons of syrup, received help from volunteers from Peterson 500 gallons of coffee, 7,500 pints of milk and 2,500 pints of Air Force Base. juice were served. The 56 Soldiers and 19 airmen started The roads were blocked off and 1,100 bales of hay were placed setting up for the event at 1 a.m. to begin for seating while attendees ate breakfast. They were entertained serving at 5:30 a.m. by live music from Exit West and the Flying W Wranglers, along Greg Joell, Fort Carson Food Program with a performance by the Sweetwater Indian Dancers. manager, has been volunteering at the street Children participated in the western dress-up contest, breakfast for the last 15 years but said this practiced their roping skills on hay bales and visited the Kiddie year stands out from the rest. Corral where they received free cowboy hats and bandanas. “This is the first time that we are partnering Col. Geoffrey Kent, commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, with the Air Force for this event,” he said. 4th Infantry Division, and the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson The Airmen were happy to participate with Mounted Color Guard led over 200 members of the Pikes the Army to give back to the community. Peak Range Riders on horseback from the breakfast to go on “I think it is great we were asked to come a four-day ride around Pikes Peak. This is the 71st year the out and help with today’s street breakfast,” said Pikes Peak Range Riders have made this ride to promote Air Force Master Sgt. Henry Lopez. “It’s the the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. first time the Air Force has teamed up with the The rodeo is July 10-13 at the Norris-Penrose Event Center, U.S. Army for this community event.” with July 10 dedicated to honoring Fort Carson. The rodeo, Air Force Senior Airmen Rikki Joseph saw which has been a part of Colorado Springs history for 79 years, this as an opportunity for Soldiers and Airmen will feature steer wrestling, mutton bustin’, barrel racing, bull to unite and give back to the community that riding and more. Visit http://www.pikespeakorbust.org/ for has provided so much support to the military. more information.

Mike Lazor, community volunteer, teaches Micah The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Baca how to use a lasso June 19 at the Western Mounted Color Guard present the colors Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs. June 19 at the Western Street Breakfast in downtown Colorado Springs. 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019

Community Of note Update to education benefits — Post 9-11 GI Bill American Red Cross and Dental Health transferability changes go into effect July 12. The Briefs Activity — A Dental Assistant Training transfer of Post 9/11 VA Education Benefits will Course begins in January. Applications will be be limited to service members with less than 16 General announcements available starting July 15 at the hospital Red years’ time in service (TIS). Service members Do you want access to your medical records? — Cross office and are due no later than August are still required to have at least six years TIS to Before making a trip to Evans Army Community 29 at 4 p.m. No late applications will be transfer to Family members, and must serve an Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online accepted. Applicants must be at least 18 years additional four-year service obligation from the and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely of age, have a military identification card, date of transfer. Soldiers still serving who received view, download and print medical profile, lab hold a high school diploma or GED, and be a a Purple Heart on or after 9/11 can submit a results, immunizations and vital signs for yourself U.S. citizen. Identification will be checked at request regardless of years served or years of and Family members under the age of 12. To time of application pickup. The course will retainability. For more information or to attend conveniently view medical records, visit https:// run from Jan. 6 to June 30 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 an Education Center GI Bill briefing, contact the www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex. p.m. For more information contact the hospital Education Center at 526-2124. Briefings are held xhtml. Proceed to “Health Record,” then Red Cross office at 526-7144. each Thursday, 10-11 a.m. in building 1012, room “Download My Data” to access medical records. Blood drive — Armed Services Blood Program 138. Transfer applications are available at https:// Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your Blood Drive will be Aug. 19-21 from 8 a.m. to milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. 5 p.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is Events Center. It is open to all service Carson serviced employees have been approved every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes members and DOD personnel and Families. to receive donated leave due to an emergency is every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Notice of proposed school budget — Fountain- medical condition: Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday Fort Carson School District Eight is hereby • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and given that a proposed budget has been Emergency Services (DES) fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home submitted to the Board of Education of El Paso • Dana D. Carneal, DES and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The County School District Eight for fiscal 2019- • Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and Missile Retire Strong class is currently under construction. 2020 beginning July 1 and has been filed in the Defense Command/ARSTRAT G-6 SOI DIV Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for office of Shiona Nash where it is available for RSSC EAST Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes public inspection. Such proposed budget will • Debra K. Garcia, U.S. Army Space Brigade are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more be considered for adoption at a regular meeting • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes. of the Board of Education of said District at Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Healing Touch at EACH — Healing touch is a Red the Administration Building, 10665 Jimmy • Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works Cross Program that is a gentle, energy-based, Camp Road, Fountain, Wednesday at 6 p.m. • Michael Rose, DFMWR hands-on technique that works with the human Any person paying school taxes in said District • Chad Staggs, DES energy centers and field. The healing touch objective may at any time prior to the final adoption of Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee is to bring an overall sense of well-being to help the budget file or register objections thereto. wishing to donate annual leave to a listed employee, manage life’s daily stresses. The approach is ideal Normal business hours are between 7:30 a.m. must complete the OPM Form 630a at http://www. to those looking to explore additional care to their and 3:30 p.m. daily except Saturday, Sunday opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a. regular medical routine. Healing touch is offered and legal holidays. pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund civilian to all active duty, Family members and retirees at Alcohol sales — The installation leadership, in employee from another federal agency (VA, AF, Warrior Family Medicine Clinic at Evans Army coordination with the Exchange leadership, DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, he Community Hospital. Appointments are available have made the decision to stop the on-post must complete the OPM Form 630b at http://www. Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays 11 sale of alcohol at Exchange facilities. Alcohol opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the front desk at 526-9277. sales will now be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office for Education Center has moved to building 1012 — The decision to change the hours was linked annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street to Soldier, Family and unit readiness. Alcohol to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian • Full services are available for active-duty is a common factor in numerous high risk Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at Soldiers; limited services are available for behaviors that happen late in the evening hours 526-7541 or by email to clinton.moss4.civ@mail. Family members, DA civilians and veterans and adversely impact a Soldier’s ability to be mil with the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-8627 Hours: ready to accomplish their wartime mission. for more information. Employees experiencing a Reception, administration, check-in (room 138): Limiting the availability of alcohol, along with medical emergency (personal or Family member) • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. chain of command engagement and individual who will exhaust their leave balances quickly Army education counselors: Soldier responsibility, will help to reduce these should contact the CPAC Management Employee • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; high risk factors involving alcohol. Relations team. Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments) • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as there is limited availability. team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, offers substance use concerns and issues affecting Computer lab (room 103): career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family workplace productivity and well-being. Work site • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. members and veterans at a new office. The office interventions are offered and consultation is available Army personnel testing: is located in building 6237, room 115, SFL-TAP. to supervisors and managers regarding workplace • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to pick Services include no-cost transition or job seeker matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and up results visit the reception and administrative assistance and access to paid internships, veteran DA civilian employees. Services are made available office in room 138. benefits support, supportive and behavioral health through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): services, financial counseling, support groups, Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. discounted professional clothing and more. Call room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. (closed Friday) 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/. Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital 138 at least 15 minutes prior): a two-day Facility Management Class — holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; pick one training is for military and civilian facility Family member travel screening process for overseas session): managers on the installation to help them assignments and address questions regarding the • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or understand their roles in maintaining buildings. program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. The class instruction includes all aspects of federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. facility management and is offered once a month, Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 Missed hospital appointments — When someone is Visit the on-post, full-service college offices p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle about DPW Facility Management Program, email people missed out on that appointment. A habitual Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado [email protected] or call 526-4320. no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — their appointments, denying several patients the College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial Evans Army Community Hospital has begun a opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group for Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows or via phone when the automated AudioCARE can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. calls a few days before the appointment. this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. assistance to Department of the Army civilian 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at SFL- employees, active-duty spouses and Family a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 members, and retired military personnel and p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and transition eligible family members with adult living problems, See Briefs on Page 20 June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Most beautiful life Commentary by Capt. Kyung Lee several times and was sick and tearful. She gradually open the horizon of tomorrow on this foundation Chaplain, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry got used to commuting. of unchanging love? Division About 15 days later, when she got on the bus, the Why are you so afraid? Why are you so driver said to her, “you have a good husband, don’t concerned? Look around you. There is a hand of There was a woman you? Your husband looks after you every single day.” love that is overflowing. You will see when you turn named Suzanne Anderson. She found her husband sat on the other side of the back. When you turn your mind and your thoughts, One day, she underwent eye bus and watched over his wife’s commute every day. you will also see a smile of love. If you take a step surgery and became blind. There are times we fall, have tears, wounds and toward that love, it will run 10 steps toward you. Her husband helped her solitude but someone is always watching you. Even What is the most beautiful life in the world? commute to work, but if there is no one who loves you, you have someone It’s a life of love. For those whose hope is crushed after a while her behind you. Even if you leave the love — that love by the pressures of the world, visit them and husband said, “honey, does not leave you. practice the unchanging love that you have I cannot keep doing It may feel as though “you have not loved,” but received. That is the most beautiful life. this, so you are going to instead it is actually that “you did not see the love.” “We love because he first loved us. Whoever work alone tomorrow.” Love does not change. The sun in the morning claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is She felt a sense of and the evening is different, but love does not a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and betrayal from her change forever. This love does not reveal its sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, husband. From then existence only when you become a loved one. This whom they have not seen. And he has given us this on, she commuted by love will not change even if you betray it, and it will command: Anyone who loves God must also love herself. She fell down not change even if you fail. Why don’t you boldly their brother and sister.” (1 John 4:19-21 NIV)

Chapel Briefs Chapel schedule Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Catholic Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at Fort Carson Middle School. Enter off of Harr Avenue and drive behind Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Healer Chapel 6333 Martinez Street, Evans Army Community Hospital the school, look for signs. Contemporary worship, children’s • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious building 1500 education, 524-2458 • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https:// reconciliation, 526-8583 • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Monday-Thursday and first www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details. • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Friday of month, noon, Religious Education class — Classes are held from 526-8583 526-8583 Mass, 526-7386 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being reconciliation, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Protestant Latter-day Saints Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; Healer Chapel (general protestant) is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email Evans Army Community Hospital Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship [email protected]. Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, Prussman Chapel (gospel) chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected]. building 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at 845-392-8425 Barkeley Avenue and Prussman or email [email protected]. Boulevard, building 1850 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Buddhist Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through Native American prayer/spiritual services — school, 526-5744 chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the Avenue and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at sweat lodge include prayer and purification,spiritual Provider Chapel (general protestant) 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. and emotional support, and more to military members. Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350 Eastern Orthodox The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., bible study Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information Jewish Chapel NeXt (contemporary) and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Fort Carson Middle School, Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333- off Harr Avenue 2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. [email protected]. • Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889 Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Islamic men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second 524-2458 Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the call 526-5769. Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. Spanish Bible Study — meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

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acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be Briefs reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety From Page 18 of division and customizable unit-specific federal holidays. The center offers wellness merchandise available. The gift shop is open exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The dental appointments and sick call as well as some Hub, building 1532. surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging allows users to make, change or cancel appointments capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day or to make an appointment. appointments. It also lets users view radiology and Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule lab results, medication profiles and immunization an outpatient lactation support appointment records. Users can also use the system to refill Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at prescriptions for military hospital or clinic the Mountain Post Birthing Center, located pharmacy pickup. Visit https://www.tricareonline. on the third floor of Evans Army Community com to create an account. Hospital. Breastfeeding classes are available on JAG assists with name change, adoption — The the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The are encouraged to attend these events. Call 526- office cannot provide court representation but can 7172 to register for the breastfeeding classes. furnish the necessary documents and procedural Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of information. Call 526-5572 for details. Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience Ambulance service — Post officials urge community Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the members to contact emergency personnel by surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles These surveys provide direct feedback to health to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or care providers to improve quality of care, patient limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides and ambulance crew will be able to administer additional funds to Evans Army Community critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Hospital for every survey returned to increase Department at 526-7111 for more information. beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, and quality of care. all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 Membership is open to all spouses of the a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Visit The Emergency Room entrance is on the http://www.mpsc.us for more information. hospital’s north side and is open 24/7. Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of behavioral health psychologist/counselor available registered nurses who can answer urgent health to work with parents who have concerns about care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit medical condition and give professional advice hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is to treat the condition at home or refer for an also available to manage children’s medication. June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 21 At Ease Festival El Paso County Fair offers something for everyone From livestock exhibits to carnival rides to live Association truck and tractor pull July 18, entertainment, the El Paso County Fair seems to a bull riding competition July 19 and the have something for everyone from July 13-20 at the demolition derby July 20. fairgrounds in Calhan. Every evening will feature live music For 114 years, the fair has been part of El Paso with Sandy Wells and Mark Powell on County activities. July 13; Fire Line Band on July 14; Ashlee It almost wouldn’t be a county fair without the and The Longshot Revival on July 18; 4-H and Future Farmers of America livestock exhibits. Tenderfoot Bluegrass Band and Curtis Patrons can see cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, swine and Grimes on July 19 and Exit West on July 20. chickens. There’s also a petting zoo and pony rides. In addition to live entertainment, It’s not just the animals that will get attention. carnival rides and games will be in There’s plenty of entertainment choices to choose from. abundance. All of the rides have signs that Jay Mattioli with his electric magic will be on hand list the height and weight requirements. along with master magician Bruce Black. The Camel The fair will have canned food Kingdom and Danny Conner’s Reptile Adventures will competitions to include canned fruit, educate and entertain patrons. vegetables, jams and preserves, pickled The fair’s entertainment schedule doesn’t stop there. products and dried food products. There’s a car show July 14, a National Sled Pullers For those with an interest in hobbies, the fair has that covered, too. The Camels of Camel Kingdom are available for viewing at the fair. Competitions will also include fine arts, photography, crafts, sculpture, embroidery, crochet, July 15 El Paso County Day: Free general admission quilting and trash to treasure. July 16 Family Day: $20 for two adults and The fair has something for just about everyone. up to four youth/child admissions Compiled by Eric Parris. July 19 Senior Day: 55 and up general admission $3 July 20 First Responder Heroes Day: $1 off Travel distance general admission for all police, EMS and 41 miles firefighters and family members

Price Hours Adults (13 and up): $7, Seniors (55 and up): $5 July 13 and 19-20, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Youth (3 to 12): $3, Children (under 3): Free July 14-17, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Season pass (eight-day pass): Adult — $25 July 18, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Season pass (eight-day pass): Senior and youth — $15 Contact Group rate (all eight days): 20 or more per El Paso County Fair group — Discount days 366 10th Street July 13 Military Appreciation Day: Free general Calhan, CO 80808 Courtesy photos admission to active-duty military, veterans and 719-520-7880 Bull riding is a popular event at the El Paso County Fair. Family members with military identification https://www.elpasocountyfair.com/

Attraction Cripple Creek: historic mining town The small town of Cripple giant haul trucks, shovels and drill Creek is scenic as well as filled with rigs in action. Tours are Monday and history, attractions and festivals. At an Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. elevation of 9,494 feet, summer is the Tours originate at the Lowell Thomas best time to visit. Museum in Victor, near Cripple Creek. In the 1880s, Cripple Creek had a Make reservations by calling 719-689- cattle ranch and a few cowboys. Another 4211; no children under 5 are permitted cowboy, Bob Womack, had “gold fever.” on tours. Closed toe shoes are required. Gold had been found near Denver, Tours cost $8.50 per person. Central City, Idaho Springs and Golden A jail museum is at 136 W. Bennett and he was sure he’d find gold at Cripple Ave., call 719-689-6556. Admission Creek. He found a rock he thought had is $3, and the museum is open 10 a.m. gold in it, but nobody believed him, other to 5 p.m. than carpenter Winfield Scott Stratton. Several casinos in Cripple Creek Stratton staked a claim for the have limited stakes gambling, as well Independence Mine, struck gold, and as restaurants. Anyone under 21 is not later sold the mine for $11 million. allowed in gambling areas other than Cripple Creek was the largest gold to walk through. field ever and the city boomed, reaching Photo by Nel Lampe Compiled by Nel Lampe. a population of 50,000 in three years, The Heritage Center is about a mile before the town of Cripple Creek. The building is with a trolley system, 70 saloons, an designed to capture the style of the town during its heyday. Travel distance opera house, gambling halls and three Employees can answer tourist questions. It’s at 5th and Bennett Avenue, Call 50 miles railroads coming and going daily. The Molly Kathleen is a working 719-689-9540 or visit http://www. But Cripple Creek gold was mine; visitors descend 1,000 feet into the cripplecreekmuseum.com. Price imbedded in hard rock, expensive to mine for a guided tour. The mine tour is The Butte Theater, 130 E Bennett Attractions have admission charges. mine and to extract the gold, eventually $25 for adults and $15 for ages 3-12 and Ave, has productions Thursday- becoming too expensive to be profitable. $2 for under 2. It’s open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 719-689-3247 for Hours Miners and prospectors moved on, and The phone number is 719-689-2466. tickets. The Homestead House, 353 Historic town and attractions have so did merchants and bar owners. The Cripple Creek and Victor Myers Ave., was once a parlor house hours shown. Start the visit at the Cripple Creek Narrow Gauge Railroad takes visitors in the red-light district, and is open Heritage Center, a mile before Cripple on tours of the area. The depot is at 520 daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Creek, on the west side of Highway 67, E. Carr St.; call 719-689-2640. Fares Another, modern day surface gold Cripple Creek Heritage Center opposite the Mollie Kathleen Mine. are $15 for adults, under 3 ride free. mine is also available for tours. The 719-689-3315 The center is a free, first-class facility, The Cripple Creek District Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining 9283 S., CO-67 with three floors of historic displays. Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Company offers the chance to see Cripple Creek, CO 80813 22 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019 At Ease Beyond the gate Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has many events to include: • Through Sunday: Summer camps, register online The 97th running of the • Sunday: Outdoor school — Watercolors Pikes Peak International in the Wild, 2-4 p.m. Hill Climb is Sunday. The hill • Monday: Outdoor school — Dutch Oven climb is the nation’s second Cooking Class, 6-9 p.m. oldest automobile race, • July 25: Tails, Tunes and Tastes, 6-9:30 p.m. behind the Indianapolis The Denver Zoo at 2300 Steele St., has many 500. Also known as The events on the horizon and its summer hours are Race to the Clouds, the in effect, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for race includes automobiles, adults (age 12-64), seniors (65 and older) are $17, motorcycles and trucks, children (3-11) are $14 and kids (2 and under) are with international drivers free. The next free days at the zoo are Nov. 4 and racing up Pikes Peak with 8. The zoo is open year-round with the exception of its 156 turns. On Friday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. before Sunday’s race, • July 17: The Watering Hole-Tatzoo there’s a giant Fan Fest in • Sept. 18: The Watering Hole downtown Colorado Springs. • Oct. 11, 12 15, 18 and 26: Enchanted Hollows Thousands of people attend • Oct. 10, 17 and 24: Taps and Tails the fest and get a chance to • Nov. 29 to Dec. 31: Zoo Lights get up close to race cars and The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell motorcycles. The Fan Fest is Children’s Museum join museums nationwide 5-10 p.m. and is open to the in participating in the 10th summer of Blue public, free admission. Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to active-duty military personnel and Photo courtesy Pikes Peak Hill Climb their Families. The 2019 program ends Sept. 2, Labor Day. Military can find the list of participating museums at http://arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. • July 26 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder on the Red Carpet citizens and local residents fought a grassroots Arts Center hours Labor Day through Memorial • July 27 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at the Disco battle to protect the area that is now Florissant Day are: • Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder on the Royal Gorge Fossil Beds National Monument. Celebrate the • Helen T. White Galleries: Wednesday-Saturday Express first day of National Park Week and Florissant 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. • Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at Trail’s End Fossil Beds’ 50th anniversary year for free. • Buell Children’s Museum: Tuesday-Saturday • Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.: The Saint Valentine’s Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Massacre Beds National Monument and all other NPS Arts Center hours Memorial Day through Labor • Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder In Buffalo Chip areas that charge fees. Events leading up to Day are: • Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.: Matchmaking Is Murder the 50th anniversary include: • Monday-Saturday • Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Speaks Easy • Saturday: Science open house and junior ranger 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. • Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Says “I Do” day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the ongoing Cripple Creek will have its Teller County • Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at Trail’s End research taking place at Florissant Fossil Beds Fair July 27 to Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds, • Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at the Disco including geology, paleontology, biology, 421-433 Carr Ave. The 5-day event will include The Pikes Peak Center has some big events on hydrology, astronomy and much more. ATV and Cowboy rodeo. There will also be its calendar. Check with the box office at the Get a behind-the-scenes tour of different dances and a livestock auction. The fair begins World Arena at 520-SHOW. science projects. at 7 a.m. each day. • C.S. Lewis onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert • July 27: History and culture open house, 10 a.m. The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is Saturday at 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the history and cultures announced the opening of its latest exhibit, • Radio station Y96.9 is hosting a 40th birthday of the Florissant valley. Take a tour of the “Underground Mine Lighting.” The exhibit bash July 11 homestead, learn why someone once tried to showcases the museum’s large collection of mining • Steve Martin and Martin Short will be at the saw apart a petrified stump, learn about tribal lamps and accessories. More than 50 lamps are center July 13 connections within the area. part of this exhibit, including oil wick lamps, • Josh Turner will be live in concert July 20 • Aug. 17: 50th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to safety lamps, carbide lamps, battery-powered at 8 p.m. 1 p.m. There will be a ceremony with keynote lights, miner’s candlesticks and much more. Kids • Tim Hawkins, comedian, will perform July 26 speakers and panel guests including scientists, of all ages can enjoy a scavenger hunt and scout at 7:30 p.m. people who lived here, people who fought to around the museum to find other lighting artifacts • Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure make it a monument, and people who worked to win a prize. The exhibit will remain on display performs Aug. 24-25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. here. Enjoy refreshments and the community. through Sunday. For more information on the each day. • Aug. 20: Coffee and cake with a park ranger, 10 museum, its exhibits and events, visit http://www. The Stargazers Theater has some big events a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a wmmi.org/ or call 488-0880. coming up at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado piece of 50th anniversary cake and celebrate the “The Story of Us” is currently at the Colorado Springs. Call 719-476-2200 for more information. signing of the bill that made Florissant Fossil Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon • Collective Groove, a funk and soul dance music Beds a National Monument. Throughout the day a St. The exhibit takes a look at the history of band plays Friday at 8 p.m. variety of rangers, interns, volunteers and former Colorado Springs, from A to Z. Other exhibits in • The Patti Mack Band plays July 12 at 8 p.m. staff will be serving up coffee, tea and cake. This the free museum depict the history of Colorado • Colorado Floyd, a Pink Floyd Jam band is free drop-in opportunity offers a chance to learn about Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 13 at 7 p.m. the different people and jobs that are involved Tuesday-Saturday. • Acro Cats will perform July 21 at 1 and 5 p.m., in running the monument. There will also be an “O Beautiful! Shifting Landscapes of the Pikes and again July 22 at 7 p.m. opportunity to sign the 50th anniversary card. Peak Region” is at the Fine Arts Center at • Murder in Salt Creek, a murder mystery dinner • Aug. 25: Fee-free day. Celebrate the 103rd birthday Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through Aug. show, is July 25, doors open at 6 p.m. of the NPS and the 50th birthday of Florissant 4. Admission is $5-$10. Call 634-5583 or visit • John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil is Fossil Beds National Monument. Fees are https://www.csfineartscenter.org/ for information. July 26 at 8 p.m. waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National The Royal Gorge Route Railroad hosts many • Reckless Kelly, a country rock band, plays Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees. themed events aboard its cars. Enjoy a murder Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. The 79th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade mystery train or a fun lunch while you view the • Michelle Mandico Vinyl Release and is July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Colorado sights along its path. Book trips online and view Gingerbomb is Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Springs. The western cultural event is free and fares and menus at https://royalgorgeroute.com/ • Suga Bear and the Showtime Band is there will be much to see; floats, equestrian groups or call 719-276-4000. Plan your visit early. Don’t Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. and many local businesses will be available. miss out. Murder Mystery Rides include: • Shel, an Indie-Folk band, plays Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. The Great Inflatable Race will be in town July 20, • Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Speaks Easy • Harp Twins, the world’s only identical twin 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes • Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: Matchmaking is Murder professional harpists, will perform Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles are spread • July 5 at 6:30 p.m.: Star-Spangled Murder • Murder in Buffalo Chip, a murder mystery throughout the course, and they will bounce, • July 6 at 6:30 p.m.: The Saint Valentine’s Massacre dinner show, is Aug. 29, doors open at 6 p.m. bump and slide all over the place. Bring friends • July 12 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder in Buffalo Chip Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and family to this event to get out and get active. • July 13 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Says “I Do” will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/ • July 19 at 6:30 p.m.: Train Wars designation as a National Monument. Fifty Colorado-Springs for more information, tickets • July 20 at 6:30 p.m.: Shake, Rattle, & Murder years ago, a passionate group of scientists, and registration information. June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 23 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019 At Ease Within the gate

The Freedom Fest is quickly approaching, so save the date, Friday-Sunday. Events The event begins at 2 p.m. Friday and ends Saturday at 10 p.m. Morgan Wallen will perform Friday at 9 p.m. Other performers will begin at 4 p.m. The free event will feature numerous DFMWR activities, including gold panning, face painting, inflatables, rock wall and a dunk tank. Sunday is for 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS DOD identification holders only. The Freedom Fest Glow Run is Saturday at 8 p.m. The run is about 4:30-6 pm • $25/person 3.1 miles and is not timed or competitive. The event is $15 a person for The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) ages 4 and older. Same day registration prices are $20 per person, ages 4 and older. There will be nobody allowed to enter the run after 2019 EVENT SERIES 8:10 p.m. With paid registration, each participant will receive a T-shirt. SPONSORS: ARAM BENYAMIN For more information, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/freedom-fest-glow-run/3284380/40247. July 11 White-water rafting has begun: Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Aram Half day trips — The next trip is July 6 and 20 and the last one will Benyamin joined CSU in 2015 and was be Aug. 10. No experience is necessary, but individuals must be able to appointed CEO in September 2018. Benyamin earned an MBA from University swim, weigh a minimum of 60 pounds and be at least 8 years old. Trips of La Verne and a master’s in public are $75 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ administration from California State whitewater-rafting-half-day-trips/3307769/40668 for more information. University. He studied at UCLA and Harvard Full day trips — The next trips are Saturday and July 27. The cost is University’s Kennedy School of Government. $120 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ whitewater-rafting-full-day-trips/3307772/40669 for more information. Inflatable kayaking is July 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be able to swim and weigh a minimum of 100 pounds and be at least 14 years old. The trip is $95 per person. The trip will take you through class I and II on the Arkansas River. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/inflatable-kayaking/3308079/40679 for more information. Save the date: now is the time to begin training for the Fort Carson Spartan Race July 13-14, 2700 Wilderness Road. For more information and registration, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ spartan-race/2900044/35739. Volunteers can receive a free ticket to the event to participate by going to https://spartan.rosterfy.co/event?e=10051. Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and PRESENTED BY: engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information. The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans pay $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 for more information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. July 25 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm • The Pinery at the Hill • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards Southern Colorado is transforming — learn how local leaders are Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe dealing with the rapid pace of change. Discover solutions to regional rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits challenges, and those faced in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Monument, for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. Pizza bowl — Green Mountain Falls, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs and Fountain. • Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red To sponsor this event, contact us at 719-634-5905 head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., RSVP at CSBJ.com/Events minimum $3 purchase. • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Call 526-5542 for more information. 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall 4:30-6 pm • $25/person monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on an honor The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their 2019 EVENT SERIES SPONSORS: Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay MICHELLE TALARICO & KATHY DREILING certified looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and Aug. 11 easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear for the month. Prizes are awarded to top three Partners Kathy Dreiling and Michelle Talarico only had $300 each when they started participants. Call 524-3773 for details. Picnic Basket Catering Company, yet the Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming catering business is now three decades old. events and activities on post. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com; click The long-time caterers met while Dreiling on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest. was pursuing a music career and Talarico was working in a restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. The rest is culinary history. Have an idea for the At Ease section? Email your suggestion to CSBJ.com/Events [email protected]. June 28, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Sports Carson Soldiers help Army win service title Story and photo by Walt Johnson to me or our players to Mountaineer staff rally back from that.” A key player, Fort Carson Soldiers Mike Meyers April Cromartie said and Radiance Felton played key roles the team put itself in a in helping the All-Army women’s hole but would rise to basketball team capture the 2019 the challenge. interservice championship June 2-7 at “I really didn’t Naval Station Mayport in Florida. look at the other teams The interservice championship is as being our biggest held each year with collegiate-level challenge, I looked at and varsity-level players from the U.S. (our team) as the biggest Mike Meyers talks Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines in challenge,” Cromartie to his team during a double round-robin tournament. The said. “I felt if our game the tournament. winner of the tournament is decided was on point … it based on the record after the six wouldn’t matter who games each team plays. we were playing.” After winning its first game, the Assistant coach Paul Parker said The Army team didn’t lose that will play in Wuhan City, China, Army team — led by coach Meyers, the team missed 46 shots against Navy. another game leading up to a rematch later this year. met a talented Navy squad. Navy beat They learned from their previous with Navy, with a championship “Winning the title this year Army, putting them in a place no team performance and made 50 percent of on the line. definitely ranks in my top three wants to be in, in a tournament like this. their shots the rest of the tournament. Meyers changed the team’s defense basketball achievements in my For most teams the adversity Cromartie said she was confident from man-to-man to a 2-3 zone, and lifetime,” he said. “It was remarkable may have been a problem, but Meyers the Army would still be the team to beat then gave players different assignments, that all 12 women came together to took this into account while crafting at the end of the tournament. which led to the title. achieve this goal and bring the gold his team. “We felt like we needed to After being named one of the first medal back to the Army … This is “We wanted to … evaluate every stop thinking about all the logistics members of the Military Basketball the highest level of basketball that bit of information that came in and of what was going on and how Association Hall of Fame in April, I can say I’ve been successful at to … put a team together that could nervous we may or may not have Meyers was the commissioner of this point. However, with Team USA capitalize on some of the things we been and simply go out and play the MBA and oversaw its successful coming up in China in September, didn’t do well in 2017,” Meyers said. basketball,” said the seven-time tournament and then he capped it off that would be absolutely special if “During camp we had some instances All-Army veteran. “We did that and with the title in Florida. Meyers will we could win that.” where the team faced adversity, so the magic started to happen and it be the head coach for the U.S. Armed See an additional story about after the loss to Navy it wasn’t new came together beautifully.” Forces Women’s basketball team coach Meyers on page 5.

Youth baseball

Photo by Walt Johnson Members of the Dodgers, Fort Carson youth center baseball team, receive Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The Fort Carson 3-4-year-olds league will play its instructions from their coaches before the league opener Saturday at the Mountain Post games at Pershing Field on post for the entire season. The 3-4-year-olds games will softball complex. The post youth softball season continues Saturday at the post softball be played each Wednesday and Thursday. The older youth league players will alternate complex, featuring teams from Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air with games between the post, Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy. 26 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019 Sports Briefs CrossFit training

The Fort Carson Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place Friday through Sunday. During day two of the three-day event, numerous sports activities have been planned. The events are: a Glow Run for people 4 years and older; a volleyball tournament and a basketball tournament. Directorate of Family and Fort Carson Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) officials Soldier Jessica said the Glow Run is an evening fun-run that will Passey does a not be competitive and is not officially timed. CrossFit workout Competitive runners can time themselves if they Tuesday at Waller wish to do so. The run begins at 8 p.m. near main Fitness Center. stage and will be approximately 3 miles. The cost CrossFit classes is $15 per person for early bird online registration, are held at the free for ages 3 and under. Same day registration will facility each begin at 6 p.m. and is $20 per person for ages 4 and weekday from above and will end at 8 p.m. with no exceptions. 11:45 a.m. to There will also be activity wristbands on sale for $5 12:45 p.m. and for people 4 years and older and free for people 3 each Tuesday years of age and under. There will also be an Early and Thursday Bird Registration Run Bundle available. The early from 5:15- bird bundle allows people to register for three races 6:15 p.m. for the price of two. The races include the Glow Run, Saturday; the Fall Festival Run and the Winter Festival Run at dates to be announced in the future. The 79th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 10-13 at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The rodeo recognizes those serving in uniform Photo by Walt Johnson in the Colorado Springs area with a special day for each branch of service. According to event organizers, July 10 has been designated as Fort Carson night. 10 a.m. The finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit http:// check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason The National Physique Committee 2019 Steel steelcitybodybuildingchampionships.com/wp/ training session and be available two to three hours City Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and or call 719-671-8806 for tickets. per week for practices and games. CYS officials said Physique championships will be Saturday Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are anyone interested in being a coach must have good at the Colorado State University-Pueblo, Hoag looking for people interested in volunteering communication skills with CYS sports staff and Hall in Pueblo. The event, featuring military as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone athletes, will begin with prejudging at interested in being a coach must pass a background See Sports briefs on Page 28

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Ready for football

David Haddock, quarterback, looks to pass the ball downfield during Ivy Week 2019 football Monday at the football field adjacent to Ivy (formerly Iron Horse) Fitness Center. Registration for the upcoming intramural flag football league is underway at the fitness center. The registration deadline is scheduled for Aug. 1, at the facility. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A mandatory coaches meeting is set for Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the facility’s spinning room. Anyone 18 years and older with a DOD identification card is eligible to play in the league. The season is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Call 526-5772 or 524-0859 for more information.

Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2019 Sports briefs First pitch From Page 26 parents of the players. According to CYS officials, Fort Carson Soldier William Cudrnak, youth coaches receive discounts on sports his wife Bree Prairie and his daughter enrollment for their children, promotion points Sloan, watch as his son Aaryus throws for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will out a ceremonial first pitch at the season make an impact on the community. home opener for the Rocky Mountain Registration for the 2019 Rocky Mountain State Vibes June 21 at UC-Health Park in Games (RMSG) is open for athletes of all ages Colorado Springs. The Rocky Mountain and skill levels. The RMSG Military Support Vibes, Milwaukee Brewers rookie league Program (MSP) was created to encourage affiliate, will play Friday at 6:40 p.m. and participation by military members and their Families Saturday at 6 p.m. when it takes on the to allow them to participate in the games, and to save Orem Owlz, the Los Angeles Angels of up to 50 percent off the normal registration fees. The Anaheim’s Triple A affiliate at 6:40 p.m. program applies to active duty, Reserve, National at UC-Health Field in Colorado Springs. Guard and retired service members. This discount The Vibes continue the homestand when will apply to individual and team registration fees it meets the Grand Junction Rockies until funds are exhausted. (Sports not eligible for Sunday at 4 p.m. and Monday at 6:40 p.m. the MSP discount include: air hockey, baseball, The team will then go on the road before 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, inline hockey, returning July 10 to meet the Billings inline speed skating, lacrosse, mutton bustin’, Mustangs, the Cincinnati Reds rookie taekwondo and indoor triathlon). To participate league affiliate, at 6:40 p.m. military members and their Families must submit a Photo by Walt Johnson completed RMSG Military Registration Assistance application online. Applications are available at http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org. For The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Force Base. Call 526-4102 for more information. more information, contact the Sports Corp at Scramble is scheduled for July 5 at Cheyenne The DFMWR will sponsor a “Sprint Triathlon” 719-634-7333, ext. 1013, or email militarygrant@ Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the event Aug. 10 at the Ellis Outdoor Pool. People thesportcorp.org. golf course for the event, beginning with a shotgun can register at Ellis Outdoor pool through Aug. 8. The Colorado Rockies are offering military start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a In-person registration will be held Aug. 9 from 2-4 members special ticket buys this season. The CG scramble the first Friday of each month, weather p.m. The registration fee is $20. According to event next opportunity will be when the Rockies take on permitting. Call 526-4102 for more information. officials no specialty equipment will be allowed for the Houston Astros Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. All Fort Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 13th the swim portion of the event such as, fins, paddles Carson employees may purchase discounted seats annual Any Soldier Golf Tournament Aug. 24. and pull buoys. Helmets must be worn on the bike at in the outfield box, pavilion, right field mezzanine, According to officials, the biggest tournament all times per Fort Carson regulation and participants and upper reserved infield for family and friends. hosted by the post golf course is expected to must complete each event before moving to the next; Call 303-ROCKIES for tickets ($3.50 service have a field of 144 golfers. It will be played in a failure to do so will result in disqualification. The charge per order will apply). Provide the reference four-person scramble beginning at 8 a.m. Most race will have a 600-meter swim, 12.7-mile cycling number 39854784 and choose your seat location. golfers are active-duty service members and event and a 5K run. The event is open to all DOD Seating areas are subject to availability, limits retirees from Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force identification card holders 16 years of age and older. apply and all areas aren’t available for each game. Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cheyenne The event will begin at 7 a.m. At 6 a.m. there will be There will also be post game fireworks. Mountain Air Force Station and Schriever Air an optional swim warmup.

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