Vol. 77, No. 28 July 19, 2019

Bustin’ moves

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard presents the colors July 10 at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo at the Norris- Penrose Event Center. The mounted color guard, 4th Inf. Div. Band and Fort Carson leadership participated in the reception and parade to kickoff the rodeo. The week- long event began with a parade in downtown Colorado Springs. See story on pages 16-17. Photo by Amber Martin Esper in confirmation hearings By David Vergun to the full Senate for its vote on whether to confirm option, because war with the United States will force Defense.gov Esper for the job. them to bear enormous costs,’’ he said. In his opening statement, Esper noted the growing Besides warfighting priorities, Esper said he would WASHINGTON — Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. threats posed by great power competitors such as China place particular focus on the well-being of the men and Esper told senators that he would continue to prioritize and Russia and told the panel that these threats warrant women of the armed forces, along with their Families. He training, modernization, building alliances and partner- a refocus to training, research and development, and mentioned housing, child care and spousal employment ships and reforming the Pentagon if he’s confirmed to equipping for high-intensity conflict, particularly in as important to the force’s readiness. serve as secretary of defense. the space and cyber domains. ‘‘Our military Families are willing to make great Esper, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to At the same time, he said, the military must be sacrifices for their country, and in return, I am com- assume the Pentagon’s top post, testified at his Senate prepared to respond to regional threats posed by Iran, mitted to ensuring they are cared for properly,’’ he said. Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing North Korea and terrorist groups around the world. today. The committee will make a recommendation “Our adversaries must see diplomacy as their best See Esper on Page 4

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Watch where you’re going Maj. Gen. Randy A. George Commentary by Norman Shifflett Garrison Public Affairs Office Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger

We have all seen the funny videos of people Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt on their smartphones texting as they fall into a fountain or walk into a parked car. Chief, Print and Web Communications: It’s not as funny when a distracted pedestrian Rick Emert walks out in front of your car, however. It’s also Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon risky and can end up in a tragedy if it is you who walks out in front of someone else’s car. You Staff writer: Scott Prater cannot assume that the driver sees you because they can be distracted, too. When people are out Sports writer: Walt Johnson walking it is easy to become distracted by talking with one another about weekend plans, trying to Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall stay on a skateboard or looking at the latest Facebook post on your phone. This commercial enterprise newspaper is It can be just as dangerous to be a distracted an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the pedestrian as it is to be a distracted driver. Mountaineer are not necessarily the official When we are distracted, we are no longer view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government aware of what is going on around us, and that’s or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation when accident risk increases. is 8,000 copies. According to the National Highway Traffic The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the responsibility­ of the Public Affairs Office, Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,977 Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail pedestrians died in traffic crashes in 2017. The address is [email protected]. NHTSA also reported that 78 percent of these The Mountaineer is posted online at deaths occurred in urban areas. http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. So how can we avoid distracted walking? The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1. The First, start by putting the smartphone away. 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PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE — Regional winners descended on Peterson Air Force Base and Fort Carson to compete in a variety of Soldier skills to determine who was the best during the Best Warrior Competition, July 8-12. Eight of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) top warriors faced off this week to determine who would be the command’s 2019 best warriors. “These Soldiers are the future. They really gave their all,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Finis A. Dodson, senior enlisted leader, USASMDC/ARSTRAT. “I’m proud of each and every one of them. And on behalf of SMDC, you should be proud of them. Because these are our Soldiers. They represent us. These are your Soldiers.” The competition consisted of numerous physically and mentally demanding tasks, including the Army Physical Fitness Test, day and night land navigation, Army warrior tasks and battle drills, a 12-mile ruck march, combatives, obstacle course, weapons Photo by Dottie White qualification, written common Soldier knowledge The Soldiers came from around the globe to Sgt. Chayse Burns, right, Headquarters and examination, written essay, equal opportunity event, compete in the arduous event. Four NCOs and four Headquarters Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st Tactical Combat Casualty Care medical lanes, Sexual junior enlisted Soldiers faced off: Sgt. Roberto Arazia Space Brigade, Fort Carson, competes in the combatives Harassment/Assault Response Prevention test, M249 light and Spc. Zachary Petersen, Alpha Company, 53rd portion of the U. S. Army Space and Missile Defense machine gun event, media event, and an appearance in Signal Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Detrick, Command/Army Forces Strategic Command’s 2019 front of a board consisting of command sergeants major Best Warrior Competition July 10 at Fort Carson. Burns from across the command. See Warrior on Page 4 was named the SMDC NCO Best Warrior for 2019. InternetHIGH SPEED Now available in FOUNTAIN & WIDEFIELD starting at $3995 10% OFF FOR MILITARY

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Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, officiates the grand opening of Fort Carson’s Trial Defense Service (TDS) at the organization’s new offices in building 1042 July 9. Col. Ryan Dowdy, staff judge advocate, and Maj. Angel Overgaard, senior defense counsel, also provided encouraging comments for TDS attorneys, paralegals and staff during the brief ceremony. The new facility includes office space and counseling, conference and legal rooms for eight judge advocates, three paralegals and other TDS staff.

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Station-European Command, Siganella, Italy, Warrior and Spc. Tanner Anderson, Charlie Company, From Page 3 53rd Signal Battalion, Landstuhl, Germany — European Region. Maryland — Eastern Region; Sgt. Chayse Dodson said everyone did a good job, Burns, Headquarters and Headquarters and having made it to this event, everyone Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st Space is a winner. Brigade, Fort Carson; Spc. Adam Lamont, “Keep pushing everybody else, and keep HHC, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson — pushing each other,” Dodson said. “This is what Western Region; Spc. Brandon Eastman, Echo the Army is about.” Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st Space The winners were announced during a Brigade, Okinawa, Japan, Spc. Jared Geurts, ceremony July 12 at the command’s opera- Delta Company, 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st tional headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base. Space Brigade, Wahiawa, Hawaii — Pacific The winner for the NCO category was Burns Region; Sgt. Kyle Swartz, Joint Tactical Ground and Anderson took the win for the Soldier Best Warrior.

Photo courtesy Defense.gov “It was a tough competition out there,” Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper answers questions from members Anderson said. “A lot of really good guys out of the Senate Armed Services Committee during the confirmation there. I’m glad I was able to come out on top.” hearing on his nomination to serve as secretary of Defense, Tuesday. With the long list of tasks that the Soldiers endured over the five days, Anderson said the ruck was his favorite event because it Esper was the toughest. From Page 1 “It was the most taxing on my body,” Anderson said. “I had fun with it because I Esper would bring to the job a thick military resume that was chasing the guys in front of me. It was a includes being a Pentagon war planner, serving for a decade good time.” on active duty in the Army, followed by 11 years in the Army Being prepared for a competition such as National Guard and Army Reserve. this has its advantages, and while Burns said ‘‘I believe this broad and diverse experience has prepared me it was a hard week, he also said the event that well for the position of secretary of Defense,’’ he told lawmakers. challenged him the most was the ruck march. Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan served Nevertheless, Burns agreed that the competition as the acting Defense secretary following James N. Mattis’ was great and he was happy to have won, but resignation in December. He stepped down due to family his favorite event was combatives. considerations last month. The president then appointed Esper “I like getting in there. Rolling and to serve as acting Defense secretary. fighting is a pretty fun thing for me,” Burns Yesterday, the Senate received the president’s formal nomi- said. “The competition was great, and I loved nation of Esper to be secretary of Defense. At that time, by it. I feel excellent. I feel like all of us put our law, Esper ceased to serve as acting Defense secretary, and best foot forward.” his sole title became secretary of the Army. As prescribed in Burns and Anderson will represent the Executive Order 13533, ‘‘Providing an Order of Succession command in the U.S. Army Forces Command Within the Department of Defense,’’ Navy Secretary Richard (FORSCOM) Best Warrior Competition Aug. V. Spencer became acting Defense secretary and has the full 17-22 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In the event authority and responsibility of the secretary of defense. that either competitor is unable to compete, the The senior team supporting the Office of the Secretary runners up, Swartz or Geurts, will compete of Defense remains in place to ensure institutional continuity, at the next level, said Dodson. Pentagon officials said. This includes David L. Norquist, the “One NCO and one Soldier are going to Defense Department’s comptroller and chief financial officer, who Photo by Jason Cutshaw represent SMDC at FORSCOM,” Dodson said. continues to perform the duties of the deputy secretary of Defense. Spc. Tanner Anderson, Charlie Company, 53rd “I want them to go up there and do great things Additionally, Thomas B. Modly, undersecretary of the Signal Battalion, Landstuhl, Germany, tackles and win.” Navy, is now performing the duties of the secretary of the Navy. the 12-mile ruck march during the U.S. Army Space Burns and Anderson both received Army Ryan D. McCarthy is no longer performing the duties of the and Missile Defense Command (SMDC)/Army Commendation Medals during the ceremony secretary of the Army and is solely serving as undersecretary Forces Strategic Command’s 2019 Best Warrior for their dedication and hard work to make it of the Army. Competition July 10 at Fort Carson. to the next level of the competition. July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Troops gather for ceremony Sustainment brigade welcomes leadership Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen “This brigade has deployed 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry for more missions in the last two Division years than any other unit on Fort Carson,” Ryan said. “Whether Families, friends and colleagues gathered July 12 to it’s deploying to Europe, Asia, a welcome the new 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry humanitarian mission to help after Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, left, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division Division, commander during a change of command a hurricane, or sending Soldiers and Fort Carson, hands the brigade colors to Col. Steven E. Putthoff, incoming ceremony at Founders Field. to help secure the border; the 4th commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., during a change of command Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior (SB) always stands ready no matter ceremony July 12 at Founder’s Field. Col. Geoffrey Kent, outgoing commander, 4th commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, presided what the mission or where it may SB, is headed to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, to serve as the Corps G4. over the ceremony as Col. Geoffrey (Geoff) Kent take them. That’s a testament to relinquished command to Col. Steven E. Putthoff. the leadership that Geoff has provided.” brigade integrates into division operations.” Kent served as the 4th SB commander for the past Ryan conveyed his confidence in both commanders’ two years, having successfully led the brigade through ability to teach and lead. a multitude of training missions, rotations to the Joint “Geoff and Steven helped this career infantryman Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, Louisiana, understand sustainment and logistics in the 4th ID,” and several hurricane relief missions. Ryan said. “They helped me understand the lingo, “I love this brigade,” Kent said. “I love the men and helped me communicate our status to the higher women that I’ve served with here. I walk away today headquarters, and they made it easy. It has been my with great pride in this group, and I can’t thank them privilege to work with you both.” enough for who they are, what they do and what they The Putthoff Family showed their excitement to still may yet be called to do.” continue serving at Fort Carson. Putthoff was ready to take command of the “I am honored to get the opportunity to continue brigade, having spent the past two years working with to serve in the 4th Inf. Div. and have the chance to From left: Col. Geoffrey Kent, outgoing commander, 4th 4th Infantry Division staff as the deputy chief of staff serve alongside the Soldiers of the 4th (SB),” Putthoff Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; Brig. Gen. for logistics (G4). said. “Fort Carson is a fantastic post to live and train Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th Inf. Div. “As the division G4, I had the opportunity to work at with a supportive community, and I look forward to and Fort Carson; and Col. Steven E. Putthoff, incoming with the 4th (SB) in exercises and training,” Putthoff the next two years.” commander, 4th SB, honor the flag during a change of said. “This has provided me with insight into their Kent is headed to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, command ceremony July 12 at Founder’s Field. capabilities and the expectations on how the sustainment Washington, to serve as the I Corps G4.

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During the convention, a business training — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Hours of operation plan for the coming year will be developed; Carson commanding general has directed all Hours of operation for Joint Personal Property host a hospitality room and invite all awardees Soldiers, sergeant first class through command Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday of the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) to attend sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office the evening banquet on Aug. 24. (There is a officers, captain and above, to attend Casualty will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will cost associated with attending the banquet). Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to-face All awardees of the CIB in the Fort Carson Officer Training. The training is held in the USO personal property counseling briefing is mandatory community are welcome to attend. Retired building, 1218, room 203 on a first-come, first- for JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling option Command Sgt. Maj. Fred Bourjaily, chief of served basis. The class times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to process applications through the Defense Personal staff of the Combat Infantrymen’s Association, The 2019 training dates are: Aug. 13-14, Sept. 10- Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is can be reached at [email protected] or 12, Oct. 15-17, Nov. 12-14 and Dec. 10-12. Contact located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 [email protected] for more information. Derek Williams, Casualty Assistance Center Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 The Second (Indianhead) Division Association operations and trainer, for additional training to schedule a DPS appointment. — Looking for people who served in the Army’s opportunities. Call 526-5614 or email usarmy. Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry 2nd Infantry Division. The 98th annual reunion carson.imcom-central.list.dhr-mpd-casualty@ Facility — The facility located at building 1525 in Tucson, Arizona, will take place Sept. 18-22. mail.mil or [email protected]. 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 St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort authorized to be laundered by the LRC laundry 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. facility. Annex A is posted at the Central Issue adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in building 1525. can provide general claims assistance. Household (SFL-TAP) — The Commander’s Program and Soldiers are responsible to clean their OCIE prior goods claimants must report their loss or damage a Soldier’s responsibility; the program provides to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will not accept directly to the transpor­tation service provider (TSP) mandated and optional transition services and OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of dirt and by fax or through the Defense Personal Property classes and helps Soldiers make informed career debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. Point System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of decisions through counseling and employment of contact for further information is Larry Parks delivery. Claims must be submitted­ to the TSP within assistance. SFL-TAP also hosts a variety of hiring at 524-1888 or email [email protected]. nine months of delivery for full replacement value. events, employer days, resource fairs and industry operates Fort Carson Retirement Services — All PCA claims, including household goods, personal days with the goal of connecting transitioning Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are service members, veterans and Family members to in building 1525, room 308. The phone number is now being adjudicated by the Center for Per­sonnel employment opportunities and resources. SFL-TAP 526-2840. Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit See Briefs on Page 14

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter (Wilderness Road) LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed 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. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. 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. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed

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PAID ADERTIEMENT Briefs Special Operations Recruiting: Building 1218, Room 312/313 From Page 10 Ellis St., Fort Carson is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 524-1461/1462 Call 526-1001/1002 to schedule classes or for additional information. Follow SFL- Briefs TAP on Facebook at http://facebook.com/ every week: FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming events ● PSYOP, and job postings. noon Tuesday Logistics Readiness Center Supply and ● Special Services Forces, noon • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday; TRANSITION SPOTLIGHT 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer is served at ● Civil Affairs, 3:30 p.m. noon Thursday Arts help Veterans heal & grow • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, call 526-3321 for an appointment. • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on 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. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. • Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, Mt. Carmel is proud to partner with the Cultural O ce of the Pikes Peak Region 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the to bring a National Endowment for the Arts program, Creative Forces, to local warehouse at 526-2979. veterans, military and families.  e two-fold program embeds art therapists on Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works 11 military installations nationwide (Fort Carson has a music therapist working Business Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch, with transitioning service members experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities brain injury, and more). Second, the program ensures connection to local artists via the Military Arts Connection led by COPPeR. On behalf of a veteran or family Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283). The Work Management Branch member, MAC encourages behavioral health program managers to request an is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 art enrichment experience, at no cost, with a local artist.  rough COPPeR’s a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and website, Kirsten Belaire, Mt. Carmel’s Director of Behavioral Health, can request can be scheduled by calling 526-6112. experiences connecting clients to local art experiences. While Mt. Carmel has Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Cor­respondence infused art in behavioral health programs for years, the MAC program is new. (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are “ e arts (music, poetry, dance, photography, pottery, and so many more) provide Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the second Thursday of the month us expression that goes beyond words and can be an outlet to express ourselves, in from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details. ways normal conversations can’t. In addition, they can increase our understanding Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located of ourselves and others,” said Kirsten. “ e MAC is an amazing program to in building 1042. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour augment traditional care.”  e community is welcome to, “Co ee with COPPeR,” phone number is 526-0051. to learn more about the MAC, July 23, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Mt. Carmel. In addition, the program is featured on the July 20 Veterans Voice podcast, via KRDO.com and Briefings Mt. Carmel social media. Learn more: culturalo ce.org Retirement and ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/ dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 EVENTS CALENDAR for details. Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/ *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted PPB/Briefings/Levy.html. July 20:  erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai July 24: Great Wolf Lodge Hiring Event Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., Chi, 10-11am 11am-3pm building 324, conducts orienta­tions by appointment. The orien­tations discuss July 22: Alcoholics Anonymous, 8-9am July 24: Warriors First, support group Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing July 22: Spiritual Coverage/meet with a for justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ­mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; chaplain, 10am-2pm July 24: Art  erapy promoting stress July 23: Co ee with COPPeR: Military relief/self-healing, 5-7pm for receiving/turning in questions, call 526-9689; for environ­mental questions, Arts Connection, 8:30-9:30am 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002. July 25: PTS Support Group, 10-11am July 23: Spiritual Connection Group, non- July 25: denominational discussion of spirituality, Brown Bag Bible Study Ongoing noon-1pm 1-2:30pm Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and July 23: Veteran-X PTS-focused group, July 27:  erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai maintenance of facilities to recycling support. See the following numbers 4:30-6:30pm Chi, 10-11am and points of contact. July 23: Yoga, PT/trauma relief-focus, July 27: Vote for Mt. Carmel at Goat • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance 5-6pm Patch Brewing Company Anniversary July 24: contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number Pointman Ministries, 6-8pm Party, 11am-9pm *at Goat Patch for emer­gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345. Help Us Support Ours: • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overflowing Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and safe or emergency service is required. event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has directly • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s. impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through more than [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints. 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and have direct • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. [email protected]. • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email anthony.d.haag. Le n m e at [email protected]. • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Jerald Just at veteranscenter.org 524-0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds main­tenance and contractor response to service orders. • Portable latrines — For latrine request at Fort Carson visit the DPW website’s alphabetical listing of programs and services at http://www.carson. Visit us at army.mil/DPW/Services.html. The portable latrine infor­mation is located 530 Communication Circle, Colo Springs & SFL-TAP, 7366 Mekong St, Fort. Carson under latrines. To receive portable latrine request information email Aaron Greenwood [email protected] or call 524-3100. July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Community Native American encampment offers prayer, renewal Story and photos by Eric E. Parris with the world for four days and ask the creator to help them. Garrison Public Affairs Office nights,” Hackwith said. “They are “We’re here to pray for them,” he said. dedicated strictly to that prayer.” The prayers are tied to the cottonwood tree, or There was a common theme Supporters come in and sit as Black Elk described it, the Tree of Life. among many of those who gathered on the edge of the arbor and can Black Elk said the point is for them to learn at the Native American Spiritual pray, Hackwith said. Elders were patience, have compassion and love. Encampment at Fort Carson’s also there to share stories. “The Tree of Life represents all of our prayers,” Turkey Creek Ranch July 10-15 — Native American Hackwith said. “It takes our pain, happiness and it was their commitment to prayer. representation was from many gives us peace.” They could pray for different nations. The dancers were required to make a string of themselves, others and even “We have Cheyenne, we have 98 prayer ties that were hung on the tree, Hackwith creatures that roam the earth. Cherokee, western Cherokee, said. They didn’t ask what the prayers were for. That And prayer was at the heart Black Feet — all of these was between them and the creator. of the purpose of the event for different nations,” Hackwith While this was a Native American encampment, those of Native American ancestry, said, who is a Lakota and it was open to the community. People from across military veterans, military Marine veteran. the U.S. participated, including veterans from Italy. members, their Families and Bringing them together is “We want everyone — it’s not just for Native community members. The event unique in itself. Americans and service members,” Hackwith said. was conducted by the He Ska The Tree of Life, a cottonwood tree, It’s never been done on any “It’s our pleasure; it’s our honor and privilege to be Akicita Inipi, known as the White stands in the center of the arbor area other military installation, he said. able to do this.’’ Mountain Warriors Sweat Lodge. where the dancers took part in the sun The Fort Carson Religious This dance can be traced back seven generations. “To provide the opportunity dance ceremony July 11-14 at Turkey Support Office along with other “It’s about prayer and community — building to pray the traditional way,” said Creek Ranch. Every dancer made a post agencies provided support better relations. There’s no politics here. We don’t Michael Hackwith, the faith string of 98 prayer ties, which were for this event. allow it.” group leader for Native American hung on the tree. Colleen Heffner, the military In addition to this yearly event, services are spirituality, as he referred to the liaison, provided support as the offered every week and sweat lodges every weekend primary purpose for the encampment. “We allow “go between” for Fort Carson and the encampment. at Turkey Creek. everyone who believes in and supports the military She retired from the Army in 2006. For John Freyta, a dancer who has participated to pray with us.” She worked with the religious support office in this event for six years, it’s in part, about the While some of the more than 80 people came and other Army units to provide logistical support, peace and solitude he finds. each day to pray, some also came to be part of the Heffner said. Freyta said being here gives him an opportunity four-day ceremony known as Wiwanyang Wachipi or Heffner stressed that for anyone who is not familiar to be with other military veterans. But as much as it’s the sun dance. with the encampment, it’s OK to ask questions. for himself, it has a deeper meaning. “It’s a very powerful, very traditional ceremony,” “If you have an interest, ask,” Heffner said. “I do this for people who can’t do it, and it’s Hackwith said about the sun dance. “I remind the She’s witnessed what can happen for those who giving back to my family.” dancers you’re out here to pray for the Soldiers.” have participated. The ceremony was held in an open-arbor setting “People find peace, well-being and a better with a cottonwood tree that was selected from nearby understanding of themselves,” she said. It’s educational land. The sacred tree was placed in the middle of the as well as a spiritual experience. arbor area. The spiritual experience goes to a central theme The 15 dancers were required to fast during the for coming to the encampment: praying. ceremony, Hackwith said. They were allowed to rest “We’re here to pray,” said Wesley Black Elk, a but could not have food or anything to drink. spiritual leader for the encampment. “We pray with “Dancers have given up food and water for four our mind, body and spirit to ask for forgiveness.” days and nights; they’ve given up communication Black Elk said for some people it’s difficult with their families and given up communication to ask for help, so as a spiritual leader he will

The Tree of Life, a cottonwood tree, which stood in the center of an arbor area at Turkey Creek Ranch, has a buffalo skull, prayer ties that every dancer made and prayer robes at the top of the tree. The tree represents all of the prayers of those who participated in the encampment. 16 MOUNTAINEER — July 19, 2019 July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Feature Thousands attend annual event Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo honors service members

Above: Spc. Nathan Duffy, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, shows Katie Kreuger a Stryker armored vehicle July 10 at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

Right: The Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard presents the colors July 10 at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo.

Above: Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior Right: commander, A competitor 4th Infantry tries to stay on Division and his horse during Fort Carson, the saddle bronc gives the competition. Story and photos by Amber Martin (Traveler), Junior and Dalton. The mounted an important song to so many people,” an eventful evening filled with roping, opening speech. Garrison Public Affairs Office color guard presented the colors every said Bolcar. wrangling and riding. Competitors night of the rodeo. Rodeo attire that evening was both included the top talent in professional Below: Two competitors The 79th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo “The thing that I enjoy most about the patriotic and western, including cowboy rodeo competing in seven standard attempt to rope a calf during honored Fort Carson July 10 at the rodeo is the pride you feel being part of hats, cowboy boots, belt buckles and events: bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, the team roping competition. Norris-Penrose Event Center. the mounted color guard and presenting clothing consisting of red, white and blue tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team The rodeo was a weeklong event that that history and preserving the legacy,” to represent the American flag and show roping and barrel racing. began with a parade in downtown Colorado said Sgt. Jordan Jaeger, mounted color support for service members. Holland said he enjoyed the team Springs. The 4th Infantry Division and guard. “(Presenting the colors) makes Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting roping event, and said the event showed Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, 4th you proud to be an American. You kind senior commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort the dynamic relationship between the rider Inf. Div. Band and Fort Carson leadership of (swell) with pride.” Carson, thanked and acknowledged all and the horse to become one, as well as participated in the reception and parade to As the mounted color guard presented service members and those serving in proves the team’s skill to synchronize and kickoff the rodeo. the colors, Staff Sgt. Katherine Bolcar, harm’s way, including Maj. Gen. Randy A. “hit a moving target that does not want to “I think this is really important because vocalist, 4th Inf. Div. Band, sang the national George, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. be wrestled to the ground.” … it highlights the importance of the anthem from the balcony above the stadium and Fort Carson, as well as Fort Carson His description of the event relationship between Fort Carson and all to the thousands of attendees below. Soldiers, the community and service demonstrates the parallels of being a Soldier the other military installations and the Bolcar said, as an Army musician, it members’ Families, for their support. and competing as a team in the rodeo. Colorado Springs greater community,” said is incredibly important to do the national “I am extremely proud to be here “You can see, as a senior NCO, that Command Sgt. Maj. T.J. Holland, senior anthem justice. She said it is everyone’s song, tonight,” said Ryan. “Thank you for hosting teamwork is important, and knowing enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. and when people thank her, they are thanking us; thank you for taking care of all the each other, supporting each other and not The mounted color guard began the her for the way the song makes them feel. Soldiers and Families that live out here in wanting to let each other down. It’s almost evening by presenting the colors in the “Every time I sing the (national) Fort Carson and Colorado Springs.” like our Army values and our ethos,” said middle of the 51,000-square-foot dirt arena anthem, it is a little bit terrifying and a Fort Carson service members and Holland. “Never fail your buddy. I think on their horses Tank (Guardian), Trav little bit amazing. Partly, because it is such the Colorado Springs community shared that’s what I associate about it the most.” 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 19, 2019

Community Of note of age, have a military identification card, hold SHARP event guest speaker — U.S. Army Space a high school diploma or GED, and be a U.S. Briefs and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces citizen. Identification will be checked at time Strategic Command presents special guest of application pickup. The course will run from Claims to the estate trainer Edward Wilson from “ Spoken Word.” Jan. 6 to June 30 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For Sgt. Maj. James G. Sartor — With deepest regret to He will be covering the following topics: more information contact the hospital Red the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims perpetrator’s perspective, male victimization, Cross office at 526-7144. against or indebtedness to his estate should call lasting effects of sexual assault, influence of Blood drive — Armed Services Blood Program Capt. Nathaniel E. Hoekje at 524-3446. controlled substances, ambiguity of the word Blood Drive will be Aug. 19-21 from 8 a.m. to Master Sgt. Michael B. Riley — With deepest regret “respect,” importance of an authoritative 5 p.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims presence, advocacy vs. appointment orders, Events Center. It is open to all service members against or indebtedness to his estate should call why we don’t report or consent. The event and DOD personnel and Families. Capt. Jace Deese at 524-3926. is July 29 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at McMahon Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort Spc. Jonathan P. Kuhn — With deepest regret to Auditorium, 1517 McDonald St. Carson serviced employees have been approved the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Annual School Physical Event — Prepare for to receive donated leave due to an emergency against or indebtedness to his estate should call school with the annual physical event at Iron medical condition: Capt. Edward A. Putzier at 720-847-5035. Horse Family Medicine Clinic, building 7503 • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of Sgt. 1st Class Elliott J. Robbins — With deepest regret July 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 524-2273 Emergency Services (DES) to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims or 526-2273 to make an appointment. For ages • Dana D. Carneal, DES against or indebtedness to his estate should call 4-18, bring the needed school district forms. • Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and Missile Capt. Vytas P. Kapacinskas at 524-3275. Update to education benefits — Post 9-11 GI Defense Command/ARSTRAT G-6 SOI DIV Spc. Christian Ward — With deepest regret to the Bill transferability extension- The initial RSSC EAST Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims transferability deadline has been extended • Debra K. Garcia, U.S. Army Space Brigade against or indebtedness to his estate should call Chief to Jan. 12. The transfer of Post 9/11 VA • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and Warrant Officer 2 Scott Graham at 850-443-4807. education benefits will be limited to service Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) members with less than 16 years of time • Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works General announcements in service (TIS). Service members are still • Michael Rose, DFMWR Do you want access to your medical records? — required to have at least six years TIS to • Chad Staggs, DES Before making a trip to Evans Army Community transfer to Family Members, and must serve Any Army appropriated fund civilian Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online an additional four-year service obligation employee wishing to donate annual leave to and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely from the date of transfer. Soldiers still serving a listed employee, must complete the OPM view, download and print medical profile, lab who received a Purple Heart on or after Sept. Form 630a at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/ results, immunizations and vital signs for yourself 11, 2001, can submit a transfer of education pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. If a non-Army and Family members under the age of 12. To benefits request regardless of years served appropriated fund civilian employee from another conveniently view medical records, visit https:// or years of retainability. For more details, federal agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex. attend the Fort Carson Education Center interested in donating, he must complete the xhtml. Proceed to “Health Record,” then GI Bill briefing held each Thursday from OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/ “Download My Data” to access medical records. 10-11 a.m. in building 1012, room 138. For pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide to Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your more information, call 526-2124. Don’t miss his civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. your opportunity — apply early. Transfer Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is application is available at https://milconnect. Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at 526-7541 or is every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. American Red Cross and Dental Health by email to [email protected] with Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday Activity — A Dental Assistant Training the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-8627 for more at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second Course begins in January. Applications will information. Employees experiencing a medical and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home be available starting Monday at the hospital emergency (personal or Family member) who and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Red Cross office and are due no later than will exhaust their leave balances quickly should Retire Strong class is currently under construction. Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. No late applications will be contact the CPAC Management Employee Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for accepted. Applicants must be at least 18 years Relations team. Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes. in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Civilian Assistance Services — provides short- Education Center has moved to building 1012 — Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for term assistance to Department of the Army • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries civilian employees, active-duty spouses and • Full services are available for active-duty can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at Family members, and retired military personnel Soldiers; limited services are available for this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- and eligible family members with adult living Family members, DA civilians and veterans Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. problems, substance use concerns and issues Hours: Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at SFL- affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Reception, administration, check-in (room 138): TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 Work site interventions are offered and consul­ • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and transition tation is available to super­visors and managers Army education counselors: team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, offers regarding workplace matters. Services are free • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments) members and veterans at a new office. The office Services are made available through the Fort • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment only. Call is located in building 6237, room 115, SFL-TAP. Carson Employee Assistance Program located 526-2124 to schedule, as there is limited availability. Services include no-cost transition or job seeker at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call Computer lab (room 103): assistance and access to paid internships, veteran 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. benefits support, supportive and behavioral health Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Army personnel testing: services, financial counseling, support groups, screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to pick discounted professional clothing and more. Call holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the up results visit the reception and administrative 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/. Family member travel screening process for overseas office in room 138. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers assignments and address questions regarding the BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): a two-day Facility Management Class — program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. training is for military and civilian facility federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier (closed Friday) managers on the installation to help them Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room 138 understand their roles in maintaining buildings. Missed hospital appointments — When someone at least 15 minutes prior): The class instruction includes all aspects of is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; pick facility management and is offered once a month, two people missed out on that appointment. A one session): Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 habitual no-show can take up to five slots with • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information rebooking their appointments, denying several 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. about DPW Facility Management Program, email patients the opportunity to receive the care • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. [email protected] or call 526-4320. they need. Evans Army Community Hospital • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an Visit the on-post, full-service college offices Evans Army Community Hospital has begun a appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group for Access System appointment line at 526-CARE Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the when the automated AudioCARE calls a few College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at days before the appointment. aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor. Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. See Briefs on Page 20 July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Best fort ever Commentary by Capt. Robert Patterson would happen if the tornado hit the house. Psalmist, knew all about finding refuge in forts. Chaplain, 759th Military Police Battalion, Fort Carson “It probably won’t, but if it did, we’d be safe His forts were the thousands of caves throughout Directorate of Emergency Service down here,” he reassured me. the wilderness of Israel. Many times, he found a “It won’t hit our house, I’m praying,” my mom cave to hide in when enemies were trying to kill One year when I was a boy, my family and I were piped in. him, but he wasn’t just hiding in a cave — he was watching the TV reports of a The tornado did actually touch down nearby, hiding in the Lord. tornado approaching but it didn’t do any damage. We were safe in our “The Lord is our fort” is a good way of wording our hometown. Living in basement fortress. a frequent prayer of the Psalmist. Ninety times he “tornado alley,” it was a After that event, the basement took on a greater refers to the Lord as his fortress, or similar words: familiar experience but this meaning to me. I loved to go down there. On a hot refuge, shelter, rock, or hiding place. time was different. My dad day it was cool and damp, and it offered a quiet place That’s what I was doing in the basement, finding suddenly exclaimed, to escape and be alone. But my favorite thing was refuge in the Lord who answered my mom’s prayers “Quick! Everyone, to build forts. I often imagined the basement as a and kept us safe from the tornado. grab a flashlight, distant land I would battle to defend. I recruited As members of the military Family, there are we’re going down to my brother and friends to join me, too. We used many fears and concerns we face, both real and the basement for shelter.” whatever we could find in the basement, pieces of imagined. But in this time of worry and fear we It was scary and wood, chairs, boxes for the walls and bed sheets and should remember we have a fort to run to for safety exciting at the same towels for the roof. We were safe in our fort. Safe and peace. The best thing about this fort is that we time. Huddled together from the tornado and safe from “bad guys.” don’t have to build it. All we have to do is reach out listening to the radio, “But the Lord has become my fortress, and my to God and turn our fears over to him. No matter I asked my dad what God the rock in whom I take refuge.” (Psalm 94:22) what problems we face, the best fort we can ever The Lord is our fort. King David, the imagine is only a prayer away.

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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Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that Briefs puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health From Page 18 care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary medical condition and give professional advice Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is to treat the condition at home or refer for an open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be closed on federal holidays. The center offers reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety implan­tation, dental appointments and sick of division and customizable unit-specific call as well as some surgeries, including merchandise available. The gift shop is open spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, ultrasound and other advanced imaging building 1532. capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal or to make an appointment. that allows users to make, change or cancel Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule appointments at military hospitals or clinics, an outpatient lactation support appointment including same-day appointments. It also lets Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the users view radiology and lab results, medication Mountain Post Birthing Center, located on the profiles and immunization records. Users third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. can also use the system to refill prescriptions Breastfeeding classes are available on the first for military hospital or clinic pharmacy Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the pickup. Visit https://www.tricareonline.com to OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are create an account. encouraged to attend these events. Call 526-7172 JAG assists with name change, adoption — The to register for the breastfeeding classes. Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience The office cannot provide court representation Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the but can furnish the necessary documents and surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. These surveys provide direct feedback to health Ambulance service — Post officials urge community care providers to improve quality of care, patient members to contact emergency personnel by experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to additional funds to Evans Army Community the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb- Hospital for every survey returned to increase threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical quality of care. care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans at 526-7111 for more information. Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. Number verifications are conducted at the Fort The Emergency Room entrance is on the Carson Police Station, building 2700, from 8 a.m. hospital’s north side and is open 24/7. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

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But the best carousels are those Two hand-carved carousels are hand-carved wooden ones, some of in Denver amusement parks. its once colorful paint worn away by Lakeside Amusement Park has generations of riders. a 1908 four-row carousel with 16 International Carousel Day is July standing horses, 16 jumpers, 40 25, and anyone wanting to celebrate menagerie animals and four chariots. the day with a ride on a hand-carved It’s a rare Parker park carousel and wooden carousel can do so; there are only four were ever built. Lakeside seven of them in Colorado. Amusement Park is at 4601 Sheridan Blvd. and is open seasonally. There’s History a small gate fee and visitors can buy According to The World Book tickets or a wrist pass to ride the Encyclopedia, the first mention of a carousel and other park rides. carousel was in the 1700s in Europe and Elitch Gardens has a 1928 four-row it was sometimes called a “roundabout.” park carousel that replaced its 1905 European carousels travel clockwise; carousel, which was sold and now is American carousels or merry-go-rounds in Burlington. The Elitch carousel run counterclockwise. has 44 jumping horses, 18 standing Holland Ewin rides one of the reindeer on the antique carousel in Santa’s Workshop horses and four chariots. It operates Colorado Springs, one at the North Pole. when Elitch Gardens Amusement Park The nearest antique carousel is at is open, from Memorial Day through Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain 1960s and had previously been in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Halloween. It may be open weekends only after Zoo Road. The carousel is a 1925 Allan Herschell The carousel is included in admission to Santa’s Labor Day. Entry is by day pass, and the carousel is two-row portable carousel, originally part of the Workshop. Active-duty military and Family one of the rides available in the park. 1932 World’s Fair in Seattle. It was purchased in members with military identification get a $5 1937 by Spencer Penrose, owner of the Broadmoor discount on park admission. Nederland, six Hotel. Penrose also started the local zoo with The Carousel of Happiness is located in his collection of animals. The country-fair style Pueblo, three Nederland, about 113 miles northwest of Colorado carousel has two rows of jumping horses along with There’s a hand-carved carousel in Pueblo City Springs along the Peak to Peak Highway, which two chariots. There’s a fee for riders of the carousel Park. The 1911 Parker carousel No. 72 is a three-row runs from Black Hawk (State Highway 119) to in addition to entry to the zoo. portable and was built in Kansas. Some of the carved Estes Park (U.S. 36). horses were made by Stein and Goldstein Carousel The restored 1910 Looff carousel features a 1913 Cascade, two Co. and it’s unknown why there are hand-carved Wurlitzer organ. In 1986, former U.S. Marine Scott A second antique carousel is at Santa’s Workshop animals from two companies on this carousel. The Harrison, a Vietnam veteran and Nederland resident, at the North Pole, near the small town of Cascade, Pueblo carousel has 36 jumping horses, a chariot purchased the empty frame and, with the help of a on the Pikes Peak Highway. It’s a 1919 Herschell- and a rare lovers’ tub and has been in the park since friend, took it apart and trucked it to Nederland. Spillman three-row, carousel with eight horses. Metal 1940. It can be ridden at Rides in the Park at 3425 After rescuing the abandoned carousel, Scott — custom-made reindeer and chariots have been added Nuckolls Ave., opposite the entrance to the Pueblo as a form of therapy — spent the next 26 years to the carousel purchased in Manitou Springs in the Zoo. The rides operate Memorial Day to Labor Day, hand-carving animals to bring it back to life, 35 of which can be ridden on the carousel. The nontraditional carousel animals include a bear, calico cat, camel, cheetah, dolphin, elephant, giraffe, large gorilla on a bench that riders can sit next to, and a dragon boat. The carousel opened Memorial Day 2010. The facility, located at 20 Lakeview Drive, Nederland CO, 80466, is indoors and open year-round. It is handicap accessible. A donation is requested to ride the carousel. The Carousel of Happiness also has an upstairs observation window where visitors can watch the 100-year-old gears churn, a puppet theater and a story booth.

Burlington, seven The seventh carousel is in Burlington, about 150 miles from Colorado Springs. The Kit Carson County carousel was the sixth carousel built by Philadelphia Toboggan Company and was custom built for Elitch Gardens. When Elitch Gardens received its brand new 1928 carousel, the 1905 carousel was sold to town leaders in Burlington and is the jewel of the Colorado antique carousels. It has 46 hand-carved animals, including horses, lions, tigers, zebras, camels, giraffes and a fantasy animal, a hippocampus. The Kit Carson carousel operates between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kit Carson Fairgrounds in Burlington. It costs a Photos by Nel Lampe quarter to ride the carousel. The 1908 carousel is popular with children visiting Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver. Compiled by Nel Lampe. 22 MOUNTAINEER — July 19, 2019

Arts Center hours Memorial Day At Ease through Labor Day are: • Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. Beyond the gate to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Spruce Mountain Trail is a 5.5-mile moderately The Western Museum of Mining and trafficked loop trail located near Larkspur Industry announced the opening featuring beautiful wildflowers and is rated of its latest exhibit, “Underground as moderate. While the hike isn’t too difficult, Mine Lighting.” The exhibit the moderate rating stems from the length of the showcases the museum’s large hike. Be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen collection of mining lamps and and snacks. Dogs are allowed, but must be kept accessories. More than 50 lamps on a leash. Begin at the trailhead parking lot at are part of this exhibit, including oil 9 a.m., Saturday at 13415 S. Spruce Mountain wick lamps, safety lamps, carbide Road, Larkspur. lamps, battery-powered lights, The Great Inflatable Race will be in town miner’s candlesticks and much Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, more. Kids of all ages can enjoy a 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles scavenger hunt and scout around are spread throughout the course, and they will the museum to find other lighting bounce, bump and slide all over the place. Bring artifacts to win a prize. The exhibit friends and family to this event to get out and get will remain on display through active. Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace. Sunday. For more information on com/Colorado-Springs for more information, the museum, its exhibits and events, visit http:// residents fought a grassroots battle to protect the tickets and registration information. www.wmmi.org/ or call 488-0880. area that is now Florissant Fossil Beds National Summer fairs and festivals are beginning: “The Story of Us” is currently at the Colorado Monument. Celebrate the first day of National Park • El Paso County Fair is Friday to Saturday Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon Week and Florissant Fossil Beds’ 50th anniversary • Rocky Grass Festival in Lyons is July 26-28 St. The exhibit takes a look at the history of year for free. Fees are waived all day at Florissant • 32nd Annual Beaver Creek Art Festival is Aug. 3 Colorado Springs, from A to Z. Other exhibits in Fossil Beds National Monument and all other NPS • Lincoln County Fair in Hugo is Aug. 5-10 the free museum depict the history of Colorado areas that charge fees. Events leading up to • Jeffco Fair and Festival is Aug. 9-11 Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the 50th anniversary include: • State Fair Pueblo is Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 Tuesday-Saturday. • July 27: History and culture open house, 10 a.m. Cripple Creek will have its Teller County Fair “O Beautiful! Shifting Landscapes of the Pikes to 3 p.m. Celebrate the history and cultures July 27 to Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds, 421-433 Peak Region” is at the Fine Arts Center at of the Florissant valley. Take a tour of the Carr Ave. The 5-day event will include ATV and Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through Aug. homestead, learn why someone once tried to Cowboy rodeo. There will also be dances and a 4. Admission is $5-$10. Call 634-5583 or visit saw apart a petrified stump, learn about tribal livestock auction. The fair begins at 7 a.m. each day. https://www.csfineartscenter.org/ for information. connections within the area. Attend the Colorado Springs’ Sustain-A-Fest 2019 The Royal Gorge Route Railroad hosts many • Aug. 17: 50th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to event at Acacia Park July 27. themed events aboard its cars. Enjoy a murder 1 p.m. There will be a ceremony with keynote Color in motion 5K is July 27 from 6-9 p.m. mystery train or a fun lunch while you view the speakers and panel guests including scientists, at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Purchase sights along its path. Book trips online and view people who lived here, people who fought to tickets at https://www.colorinmotion5k.com/ fares and menus at https://royalgorgeroute.com/ make it a monument, and people who worked colorado-springs. Full price is $60, but discounts or call 719-276-4000. Plan your visit early. Don’t here. Enjoy refreshments and the community. can be found online for multiple people. miss out. Murder Mystery Rides include: • Aug. 20: Coffee and cake with a park ranger, 10 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has many events; to view the • Friday at 6:30 p.m.: Train Wars a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a zoo events schedule, visit http://www.cmzoo.org/ • Saturday at 6:30 p.m.: Shake, Rattle, & Murder piece of 50th anniversary cake and celebrate the index.php/cmzoo_events/category/zoo-events/list/. • July 26 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder on the Red Carpet signing of the bill that made Florissant Fossil Events include: • July 27 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at the Disco Beds a National Monument. Throughout the day a • Sarah Woods, painter, will be at the zoo Friday at • Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder on the Royal variety of rangers, interns, volunteers and former 9 a.m. to Saturday at 4 p.m. Gorge Express staff will be serving up coffee, tea and cake. This • Rico Southee, musician, will perform Friday, • Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at Trail’s End drop-in opportunity offers a chance to learn about 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m.: The Saint Valentine’s the different people and jobs that are involved • Bill Nebker, sculptor, will be at the zoo Saturday Massacre in running the monument. There will also be an at 9 a.m. to Sunday at 4 p.m. • Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder In Buffalo Chip opportunity to sign the 50th anniversary card. • Dan Santistevan, musician, will perform Sunday • Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.: Matchmaking Is Murder • Aug. 25: Fee-free day. Celebrate the 103rd birthday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Aug. 17 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Speaks Easy of the NPS and the 50th birthday of Florissant • Tails, Tunes and Tastes, 6-9:30 p.m., Thursday • Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder Says “I Do” Fossil Beds National Monument. Fees are • WildNight - kids only is July 26 at 6 p.m. to July • Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at Trail’s End waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National 27 at 8 a.m. • Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.: Murder at the Disco Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees. • Various artists and musicians will be at the zoo The Pikes Peak Center has some big events on its State parks offer military free admission in July 27-28 calendar. Check with the box office at the World August Active duty and veterans are admitted • Teddy Bear Day at the zoo is Aug. 17, 9 a.m. Arena at 520-SHOW. free to Colorado state parks for the month of to 4 p.m. • Josh Turner will be live in concert Saturday at 8 p.m. August. The military member or veteran must • WildNight - kids only is Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. to • Tim Hawkins, comedian, will perform July 26 show proof of military service and obtain the free Aug. 18 at 8 a.m. at 7:30 p.m. pass from any Colorado state parks or ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Colorado The Denver Zoo, at 2300 Steele St., has many • Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure Parks and Wildlife office. Military member or events on the horizon and its summer hours are performs Aug. 24-25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day. veteran must be in the vehicle using the pass. All in effect, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for The Stargazers Theater has some big events other park fees (camping, etc.) are still charged.​ adults (age 12-64), seniors (65 and older) are $17, coming up at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Mount Saint Francis walk is Aug. 17 at Marian children (3-11) are $14 and kids (2 and under) are Springs. Call 719-476-2200 for more information. Hall, Mount St. Francis, 7780 Deer Hill free. The next free days at the zoo are Nov. 4 and • Acro Cats will perform Sunday at 1 and 5 p.m., Grove. The Falcon Wanderers Walking club 8. The zoo is open year-round with the exception and again Monday at 7 p.m. will host the noncompetitive event. There of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. • Murder in Salt Creek, a murder mystery dinner will be 3K, 6K and 10K routes; all will go • Sept. 18: The Watering Hole show, is Thursday, doors open at 6 p.m. through dirt paths, sidewalks, pavement and • Oct. 11, 12 15, 18 and 26: Enchanted Hollows • John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil is neighborhoods. Walking sticks are recommended • Oct. 10, 17 and 24: Taps and Tails July 26 at 8 p.m. and large-wheeled strollers will have difficulty. • Nov. 29 to Dec. 31: Zoo Lights • Reckless Kelly, a country rock band, plays Wheelchairs are not recommended. Walk start The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. times are between 8 and 11:30 a.m. but everyone Children’s Museum join museums nationwide • Michelle Mandico Vinyl Release and is asked to be finished by 3 p.m. Pets are not in participating in the 10th summer of Blue Gingerbomb is Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. allowed. Call Curt Converse at 591-8193 for Star Museums, a program which provides free • Suga Bear and the Showtime Band is more information. admission to active-duty military personnel and Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Rock Ledge Ranch has some events on its their Families. The 2019 program ends Sept. 2, • Shel, an Indie-Folk band, plays Aug. 23 at 8 p.m. calendar you don’t want to miss. The ranch is at Labor Day. Military can find the list of participating • Harp Twins, the world’s only identical twin 3105 Gateway Road and can be reached at 719- museums at http://arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. professional harpists, will perform Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. 578-6777 or [email protected]. Arts Center hours Labor Day through Memorial • Murder in Buffalo Chip, a murder mystery • Vintage baseball game Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Day are: dinner show, is Aug. 29, doors open at 6 p.m. • 41st annual Holly Berry House Folk Art Festival • Helen T. White Galleries: Wednesday-Saturday Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument will is Sept. 13, noon to 6 p.m.; Sept. 14, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. celebrate the 50th anniversary of its designation 6 p.m.; and Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Buell Children’s Museum: Tuesday-Saturday as a National Monument. Fifty years ago, a • Powwow is Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. passionate group of scientists, citizens and local • Harvest Festival is Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 23 24 MOUNTAINEER — July 19, 2019 At Ease Within the gate

Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation hiring event is Monday at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center, 6550 Specker Ave., building 1829 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 524-1163 and visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/mwr- hiring-event/3370558/41383 for more information. Be prepared, bring: • Transcripts, diploma and necessary certificates • Government identification (driver’s license, state-issued ID, military Family member ID) • Social security card • Optional documents to support a claimed priority or preference (military spouse, veteran) Stand Up Paddle Board is Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is $70 per person and individuals must be able to swim. Must sign up at the Adventure Programs and Education. Call 526-5176 for more information. The Directorate of Emergency Services holds its annual free National Night Out event Aug. 6 from 4-8 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Learn how you can assist first responders and how first responders can help you. There will be food, information displays, bouncy castle, smoke house, plenty of safety tips and a military working dog demonstration. White-water rafting has begun: Half day trips — The next trip is Saturday and the last one will be Aug. 10. No experience is necessary, but individuals must be able to swim, weigh a minimum of 60 pounds and be at least 8 years old. Trips are $75 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/whitewater- rafting-half-day-trips/3307769/40668 for more information. Full day trips — The next trip is July 27. The cost is $120 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/whitewater-rafting- full-day-trips/3307772/40669 for more information. Sprint Triathlon is Aug. 10 and there are group and individual rates. The event will feature a 600-meter swim, 12.7-mile bike and a 5K run. The event begins at 5 a.m., and there will be awards for top finishers. For more race information, rules, terms and price, visit https://carson. armymwr.com/calendar/event/sprint-triathlon/3159319/36585. Flavors of Fall will be held Oct. 5 at Iron Horse Park. Save the date for the festival, and visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/flavors-fall- festival/2967522/36587 for updates. For more information, contact 526-1993. Army vs. Air Force football pep rally is Nov. 1, so save the date. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/army-vs-air-force-pep- rally/2967895/36600 for more information and updates. Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and 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 UP TO 50% TUITION Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 for more information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that SCHOLARSHIP FOR 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 MILITARY AND FAMILY present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. Since 1950, Troy University has proudly supported Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday military service members and their families through from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. discounted tuition and flexible scheduling. And • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards we continue that tradition today. Our Military Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits and Family Scholarship caps the cost of tuition at for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. $250 per credit hour for active military, Reservists, • Pizza bowl — 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. and National Guard for both undergraduate and • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red graduate programs. Also, spouses and dependents 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., receive up to 50% in tuition savings. 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. Learn more at troy.edu/oneandall • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. or call 1-800-586-9771. Call 526-5542 for more information. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on an honor system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay certified looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear for the month. Prizes are awarded to top three participants. Call 524-3773 for details. ©2019 Troy University Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com; click Paid Ad. No Federal endorsement of advertiser intended. on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest. July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Sports

Fort Carson Family member Josefina Taijeron, right, and her friend Brittany Ortiz complete the Spartan race Sunday.

Competitors take on Spartan Race Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

Fort Carson Training Area 4 became a playground for thousands of Soldiers, military members, Family members and civilians who took part in the annual Spartan Race Saturday and Sunday. Fort Carson The Super and Sprint Weekend events, along Family member with children’s events both days, brought many Ginger athletes to the post to test their mental and physical Jackson, capabilities over a challenging course. The Super second from event saw the competitors battling against more than right joins 25 obstacles over 8 miles of rugged terrain Saturday. other Spartan The Sprint, the shortest of the Spartan races, with runners at the more than 20 obstacles over 3 miles was run Sunday starting line with many first timers participating. Both days had for the race kids’ races for ages 14 and younger, with the option Sunday on of a 1- or 2-mile obstacle course that saw many post. future Spartan participants testing their skills. One of the interesting aspects of the race was watching the athletes prepare to tackle the course. Many people shared stories with veteran runners while others displayed nervous energy about the unknown course and obstacles they would face. As the athletes approached the starting line they were “It really high-fiving as they waited to get out on the course. wasn’t that bad, The clean outfits and bright smiles would be put to but I was happy the test each day as they navigated the course, some to see the finish Fort Carson smiles fading more quickly than others. line because Family Saturday was as hot as its been in Colorado everything about member Springs this year and many of the athletes that this was very Dennis finished the race said the sun and heat presented as challenging. DaChief much of a challenge as the obstacles and the course. Friday, I went Gay, right, Many athletes did not finish the race in the time to work out takes off they expected because of the energy-draining heat at McKibben, with other and difficulty of the course, according to Josefina and I asked young Taijeron, Waller Fitness Center manager. Kay (Jones, runners at Athletes competed as both individuals and teams McKibben staff the Spartan each day. One team consisted of Marines from Chicago. member and event “We bring veterans and wounded warriors out Spartan trainer) Sunday. to events like this because we want our veterans to about the race. understand how valuable it is to keep moving and She told me stay active,” said Kyle Cage, a member of the group. about it, and I Many Fort Carson Soldiers and Family members told her I would were competing for the first time. Veterans like be interested in doing a Spartan race one day. I didn’t is it definitely makes you attack your fears, and it Taijeron know how challenging the course can be, realize it would be today’s race,” Thomas said. will help you get over those fears,” said Chavez. but the first timers who tackled the challenge of Another group of Soldiers, Alexander Stevens, “Some of the obstacles I thought would give me a the Spartan Race couldn’t help but feel a sense of Chris Simon, Eric Chavez and Linoshka Castellano, difficult time weren’t as bad as I thought it would accomplishment. One of those athletes, Damilare Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th be, and, on the other hand, some of the things I Thomas, didn’t commit to the event until Friday after Infantry Division, competed together, each thought would be easy turned out to be a little more a workout at McKibben Fitness Center. Thomas said competing in the event for the first time. Chavez said difficult than I thought. I learned one thing from this he is a bodybuilder who wanted to do the race for its the race was as challenging as he thought it would experience — if you put your mind to it, there isn’t cardio benefit. be. “One of the things that I got from this race today anything you really can’t do.” 26 MOUNTAINEER — July 19, 2019 Sports Briefs Force out

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season. The next opportunity will be when the Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers July 29 and 30 at 6:40 p.m. and July 31 at 1:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield and outfield area for their Family and friends for $17 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 38756432 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may apply, and all areas are not available for each game. Tryouts will be held Aug. 2-4 for anyone interested in trying out for the Fort Carson Men’s Basketball team. Tryouts will be held Aug. 2 from 6-9 p.m. and Aug. 3 and 4 from 4-7 p.m. at Ivy Physical Fitness Center. Active duty military, National Guard and Reserve personnel, Family members, veterans and DOD civilians and contractors are eligible to try out for the team. Photo by Walt Johnson According to Ty Upshaw, head coach, anyone El Chapo second baseman Ben Garland stretches to catch the ball and record an out during recent intramural interested in trying out for the team must inform league action at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Rock Bottom defeated El Chapo in the game to improve its their chain of command of their intent to tryout if position for the intramural playoffs, which are scheduled to begin in three weeks. applicable. Military members must have passed a current Army Physical Fitness Test and Weapons Qualification certification and cannot hosted by the post golf course is expected to find the best golfer on post. It begins with be flagged or on the overweight program. Upon have a field of 144 golfers. It will be played in a a shotgun start at 7 a.m. Call 526-4102 for selection to the team, units will be contacted to four-person scramble beginning at 8 a.m. Most more information. notify them their Soldier or unit member has made golfers are active-duty service members and The DFMWR will sponsor a “Sprint Triathlon” the team. Anyone not able to attend either day of retirees from Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force event Aug. 10 at the Ellis Outdoor Pool. People the basketball tryouts should contact Upshaw at Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cheyenne can register at Ellis Outdoor pool through Aug. 562-316-9905 or [email protected]. Mountain Air Force Station and Schriever Air 8. In-person registration will be held Aug. 9 from Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 13th Force Base. Also, the golf course’s annual club 2-4 p.m. The registration fee is $20. According to annual Any Soldier Golf Tournament Aug. 24. championship is Sept. 21. The event is held in an According to officials, the biggest tournament individual stroke-play format and is designed to See Briefs on Page 28

College football coming to town

Photo by Walt Johnson Troy Calhoun, left, United States Air Force Academy head football coach, talks defending champion Army team and the second leg for Air Force. Air Force will about the upcoming season during the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation play six home games this year beginning Aug. 31 when it will meet Colgate. College Football Kickoff Luncheon July 11 in Colorado Springs. Air Force will Air Force’s other home games are: Sept. 27 vs. San Jose State at 6 p.m., Oct. host the U.S. Military Academy at West Point football team Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. This 12 vs. Fresno State at 5 p.m.; Oct. 26 vs. Utah State at 1 p.m.; and Nov. 30 vs. will be the first game in the Commander-in-Chief Trophy series for the two-time Wyoming at 1 p.m. July 19, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 27

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PRESENTED BY: com. Call 526-2706 for more information. The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Scramble is scheduled for Aug. 2 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event that begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. Call 526-4102 for more information. Registration for the upcoming intramural flag football league is underway at the Ivy Physical Fitness Center. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A mandatory coaches’ meeting is Thursday 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 Monday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Call 526-5772 or 524-0859 for more information. Fountain-Fort Carson High School is preparing to open the 2019 high school football season. The Trojans begin the season hosting Horizon High School Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. The Trojans’ will travel to Centennial to meet Eaglecrest Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. The rest of the Trojans’ home schedule is July 25 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm • The Pinery at the Hill Sept. 13 vs. Columbine, Sept. 20 vs. Grandview, Sept. 27 vs. Overland, Southern Colorado is transforming — learn how local leaders are Oct. 11 vs. Douglas County and Nov. 1 vs. Doherty. The Trojans will travel dealing with the rapid pace of change. Discover solutions to regional to Legend Oct. 4; Chaparral Oct. 18 and Regis Jesuit Oct. 25. challenges, and those faced in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Monument, The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies High School football team opens the season Green Mountain Falls, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs and Fountain. Aug. 29 hosting the Cañon City Tigers at 7 p.m. at C.A. Foster Stadium in Colorado Springs. The rest of the Grizzlies’ home schedule is Sept. 6 vs. Vista Peak Prep, Sept. 20 vs. Coronado and Oct. 25 vs. Vista Ridge. The To sponsor this event, contact us at 719-634-5905 Grizzlies will travel to Pueblo West Sept. 13, Palmer Oct. 11, Pine Creek RSVP at CSBJ.com/Events Oct. 17 and Cheyenne Mountain Nov. 1.

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