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Vol. 75, No. 19 May 12, 2017 Perimeter secure Photo by Spc. Anthony Bryant From left, Pfc. Michael E. Sherman, Sgt. Michael C. Brew and Staff Sgt. Christopher Maneuver Site (PCMS) April 25. Soldiers with 1st SBCT were at PCMS from April 18 L. Rogers, infantrymen, Company B, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st to May for peration Raider Focus the brigade’s certification and alidation Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, establish a guard position and exercise in preparation for the brigade’s upcoming rotation to the National Training pull security to enable squads to push forward to clear an objective at Piñon Canyon Center. See story on pages 16-17. Army chief: Future warfare requires ‘disciplined disobedience’ By C. Todd Lopez Milley said he expects Soldiers to know when it’s time in garrison, during peacetime, but it’s “the opposite of Army News Service to disobey an order. what we are going to need in any type of warfare — but “I think we’re over-centralized, overly bureaucratic in particular, the warfare I envision,” he said. WASHINGTON — Following every order to and overly risk-averse,” Milley said May 4 at the Army During the Association of the U.S. Army symposium the letter is largely understood to be a way of life in the and Navy Club in Washington, D.C., as part of the in October, Milley laid out exactly what his vision of Army, but that may not always be the best course of Atlantic Council Commanders Series. action. In fact, Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. That overly bureaucratic environment may work See Milley on Page 4 Inside Page 6 Page 5 Page 2 2 MOUNTAINEER — May 12, 2017 Commentary MOUNTAINEER Thunderstorms, lightning Commanding General: aGenRanFGonsales can be deadly combination Garrison Commander:olRonaldFitchr arrison ublic ffairs ffi cer Dee McNutt Commentary by Anthony Sevey Installation emergency manager, Chief, Print and Web Communications: Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Rick Emert All thunderstorms are dangerous as each Editor: einFisher one produces lightning. Staff writers: AleandraFlodin While lightning fatalities have decreased Scott Prater over the past 30 years, lightning continues to be one of the top three storm-related killers in Sports writer: Waltohnson the United States. On average, lightning kills 51 people and injures hundreds more in the Layout/graphics: eanneaerall U.S. each year. Colorado is ranked second in the nation for This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Depart- lightning strikes and a horse and its rider were ment of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are killed by lightning Sunday near Sedalia. not necessarily the offi cial view of, or endorsed Although most lightning victims survive, by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the people struck by lightning often report a Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. variety of long-term debilitating symptoms. Stock image The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Fort About 10 percent of thunderstorms are classifi ed as Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address Be prepared severe, one that produces hail at least an inch or is [email protected]. 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Please credit accordingly. 189th Assault Helicopter Company veterans visit Sky Sox honor Fort Carson — Page 21 Fort Carson — Page 5 Adventure Family culture, history meet in ceremony Mountain resort offers scenic playground — Page 21 4th Infantry Division program manager promoted in front Beyond the gate of memorial honoring her father — Page 6 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 Military Briefs Within the gate Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24 Community Sports islalassifiedadertising Volunteers of the Quarter Athletes ready for Spartan races 634-5905 Four individuals honored at award ceremony — Page 13 Training teaches spear throwing, Atlas ball carry, ontaineereditor Community Briefs bucket carry and rope climbing techniques — Page 25 526-4144 Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 14 Briefs The Journey (Chapel series) Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 26 ostinoration Small town, small man, big impact — Page 18 526-5811 Chapel Briefs and schedule Classifi ed Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 Featuring small business directory and a welcome osteatherhotline home real estate section — Page 28 526-0096 May 12, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News MVEE more than job fair By Scott Prater for Military Spouses” and “Knowing Mountaineer staff and Communicating Your Value as a Military Spouse.” All are facilitated “ Where else are you Transitioning Soldiers, military spouses and by industry professionals. Additional veterans who are searching for employment have an spouse-related sessions will be conducted opportunity to interact with prospective employers, Wednesday. Registration is available going to find a submit résumés and learn more about specific at https://www.formsite.com/ppwfc/ industries beginning Tuesday, when the Military and mveepanel/index.html. collection of 180 Veterans Employment Expo (MVEE) takes place in This marks the fifth straight Colorado Springs.