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Vol. 70 No. 3 Jan. 20, 2012 Word of the month: Values Warrior training Photo by Dustin Senger Spc. Shaughn Daniel and Spc. Nickolas Noga, both from 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Training Institute, Warrior Leader Course at Fort Carson. Near the end of each Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rush “humanitarian 15-day course, small group leaders test each WLC participant’s abilities in tactical aid” Jan. 17, after a simulated mortar attack pounds their position. The situational squad-level leadership, while evaluating 29 performance areas. The exercise exercise was part of the culminating events for the 168th Regiment, Regional rehearses skills learned during the course. Keenan pins major general MEDDAC receives new commander By Stacy Neumann assignment as the 24th chief of the Army Nurse ceremony, lauded Keenan’s accomplishments, citing Medical Department Activity Public Affairs Corps and commanding general, U.S. Army Public her work in establishing embedded behavioral health Health Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. care teams in Fort Carson’s brigade combat teams and Col. John M. McGrath took the helm of Fort Before hundreds of guests, Family and friends, enhancing Soldier readiness. Carson Medical Department Activity from Col. Keenan passed the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Philip “Jimmie is known as a strong advocate for Jimmie O. Keenan during a change of command Volpe, commanding general, Western Regional customer service. Her compassion was loud and ceremony at the Special Events Center Jan. 12. Medical Command, relinquishing command, who contagious,” Volpe said. “Her personable disposition Later that day, Keenan was promoted to major then handed the colors to McGrath, signifying his and professional acumen have been instrumental in general — a rare honor of jumping over the rank of assumption of command. brigadier general — in preparation for her next Volpe, who served as reviewing officer at the See MEDDAC on Page 4 Message board INSIDEINSIDE Fort Carson Tax Center, located in building 1358, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Appointments required; call 524-1012/1013. Page 18 Pages 20-21 Page 10 2 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 20, 2012 MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Garrison Commander: Hazing will not be tolerated Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following by Army Regulation 600-20 and the Uniform Code Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: letter Jan. 13. of Military Justice for many years. Individuals who Dee McNutt You should be aware of recent allegations of hazing participate in, allow or condone hazing may be subject Chief, Print and Web Communications: within the ranks of our armed forces, and we want to take to disciplinary action that may include nonjudicial Rick Emert this opportunity to clearly address these troubling reports. punishment or court-martial. Editor: Devin Fisher We echo the emphasis that Secretary of Defense We recognize that leaders must enforce standards Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland (Leon E.) Panetta and Chairman (of the Joint Chiefs and exercise strong leadership and that this may include Dustin Senger of Staff Gen. Martin E.) Dempsey have placed on organizing team-building activities. This does not, Kerstin Lopez this matter. Every Army professional has a personal however, allow for any activity that crosses the line and Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett obligation to prevent hazing and ensure that we treat results in an abuse of power and deliberate humiliation. Happenings: Nel Lampe all of our comrades in arms with dignity and respect. Effective leaders must never participate in, allow Sports writer: Walt Johnson Hazing is not compatible with Army Values. The or condone hazing. We expect every member of the Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall very foundation of what we do depends on trust, and Army, military and civilian, to vigilantly guard against trust depends on the treatment of all Soldiers with dignity any form of hazing and to report any incident of hazing This commercial enterprise newspaper is and respect by fellow Soldiers and leaders. to the chain of command. an authorized publication for members of the Without this, our profession is placed in jeopardy, As stated by Secretary Panetta, this has a direct impact Department of Defense. Contents of the our readiness suffers and our mission success is at risk. on force readiness. At this point in our nation’s history, the Mountaineer are not necessarily the official Hazing, in any form, has no place in our Army and will stakes are simply too high for us to fail. Our professional view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or not be tolerated. This applies at all levels to all active, values are one of the essential components that make the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. Guard and Reserve Soldiers, civilians and contractors. us who we are — the best Army in the world and the The editorial content of the Mountaineer This is not new. Hazing has been explicitly prohibited Strength of the Nation. Army Strong. is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. Raymond F. Chandler III Raymond T. Odierno John M. McHugh The e-mail address is usarmy.carson.hqda-ocpa. 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