Vol. 64, No. 3 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson community Jan. 20, 2006 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Group collects valentines for troops by Paul X. Rutz ages to troops has become an ever-big- American Forces Press Service ger venture. “For a small organization, it’s a big WASHINGTON — After collect- project, and every year it has continued ing and sending more than 900 pounds to get bigger,” she said. of candy for Christmas, Keystone People interested in sending valen- Soldiers missed no time in kicking off tines to deployed service members their valentine drive on Jan. 5. through Keystone Soldiers can either The nonprofit organization, based stop by Boscov’s department stores or in Fleetwood, Pa., has partnered with send packages directly to Keystone Boscov’s (regional) department stores in Soldiers. The final date for mail sub- a drive to collect valentines for deployed missions is Jan. 30. service members. The “Collection of Hearts” valen- The campaign, called “Collection tine drive is part of a continual effort to of Hearts,” will continue until Feb. 5. remind America’s deployed troops that “We want them to know that just they are loved, Lord said. To that end, because Christmas is over, they’re still Keystone Soldiers ships care packages not forgotten,” said Kyle Lord, director every week. of Keystone Soldiers. “They’re in our “Just because there is no holiday hearts.” going on doesn’t mean that people can- Lord said that the organization not show their support by sending items started off small as a Web-based infor- mation forum, but sending care pack- See Valentines on Page 18 Erisa and Joshua Sloan work on their Valentine’s Day project for Photo by Spc. Clint Stein the Keystone Playoffs, career extensions Soldiers. Their father, Army 1st Forty-six Soldiers from Fort Carson raise their right hands as they take Lt. Eric Sloan, the oath of re-enlistment Saturday at Invesco Field at Mile High recently returned Stadium moments before the divisional playoff game between the from Iraq, so they Denver Broncos and defending Super Bowl Champions, the New know the impor- England Patriots. The Soldiers also participated in the pregame cere- tance of keeping mony including the national anthem. They were also given a dedication in touch. performance by the Broncos Cheerleaders during the half-time show. INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEER Welshofer court-martial proceeds Opinion/Editorial Get your “hooch” ready . 9 Compiled by Karen sleeping bag, wrapping Black History Month . 2 Soldier remembered . 10 Linne him with electrical Post talk . 2 Mountaineer editor cord and preventing Community him from breathing for News Cell phone restrictions . 11 New devices aid wounded . 3 Community briefs . 12 Court-martial pro- 15 second intervals. Improvements to body armor . 4 TTY comes to ACS . .16 ceedings for Chief An Article 32 Housing: Sweetheart of a deal . .18 Warrant Officer Lewis hearing held last year Military Easy sign-up to volunteering . .19 Welshofer, former lead alleged that Welshofer More schools opened by 3rd ACR . 5 Carson’s VTF, ready for your pet . .26 interrogator for 3rd and other members of Military briefs . 6 USNORTHCOM defends homeland . 7 Feature Armored Cavalry the 3rd ACR held Iraqi 3rd HBCT regains stompin’ ground . 8 Influenza types, how spread . .24-25 Regiment, continued prisoners, including Wednesday at the Mowhoush, to ques- Happenings Mountain Post. tion them and gather MUST SEE Olylmpic Training Center . .31-32 Get Out . .33-34 Welshofer, a military intelligence. U.S. mili- intelligence specialist, is tary leaders considered Sports accused of the murder of the 57-year-old Welshofer Youth hoops set to begin . 35 Iraqi Maj. Gen. Abed Mowhoush to be a top Trojans fall . 36 Hamed Mowhoush. leader in the Iraqi Broncos cheerleaders appear here . 37 may have been the cause Prosecutors say insurgency. of his death rather than Welshofer suffocated the Welshofer’s defense the interrogation tech- Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 300-pound Iraqi leader at attorneys argue that niques. Bird flu got you? Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 a makeshift prison camp Mowhoush’s pre-existing Testimony in the case See Pages 24-25 Post information (719) 526-5811 in Iraq by allegedly shov- medical conditions, is expected to last Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 ing him head-first into a including a weak heart, through today. MOUNTAINEER 2 Jan. 20, 2006 Opinion/Editorial Black History Month: Celebrate community, learn American history during monthlong observance by Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Phillips ishing its voice and dissipating its ranks. Fortunately, weary land, African-American fraternal, social and 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team African-Americans have not met this fate. This year’s civic organizations have also aided the community in theme is devoted to exploring the impact that Black its efforts to draw sweet honey from the rock of their The key to our future as a country is remember- fraternal, social and civic organizations have had on American experience. ing and celebrating our past, whether that be good or the evolution of African-American life and history. Many people ask, “Why do we conduct these bad. Black history is celebrated each year to affirm, This year marks the 100th anniversary of the observances?” The formal answer would be that recognize and appreciate the rich heritage, struggles, founding of the first continuous collegiate black Congress and the Department of the Army tells us to. achievements, progress and diversity of the African- Greek letter fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha. The humane answer is because there are volumes that American people. This celebration is not just for It was established in an age when racial segre- we don’t know about each other and there is so much African-Americans, it is for each and every one of us, gation and disenfranchisement plagued African- to learn. We live in a great country, a country that African-American history is American history. This Americans. The rise of each of the black fraternities puts our young men and women in harms way each month (February) provides an excellent opportunity and sororities that make up the “Divine Nine” bore and every day to defend freedom around the globe. to learn more about one another in an effort to witness to the fact that despite hardships, African- Let’s embrace freedom, embrace one another. Let’s become one cohesive society. Americans refused to descend to a status of inferi- celebrate American history. Carter G. Woodson created and promoted Negro ority. On Jan. 27, the Fort Carson Equal Opportunity History week in February 1926. He chose the week in Serving more than just their immediate members, Office will host a Black History Month celebration at February to correspond to the respective birthdays of the “Divine Nine” joined The National Association of the Elkhorn Conference Center from 11:30 a.m.-1 Frederick Douglass, an ex-slave and slavery aboli- Colored Women’s Clubs, The Prince Hall Masons, p.m., featuring entertainment and a series of vendors. tionist, and Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of The Eastern Stars, The Urban League and other civic Please join us as we celebrate African-American the United States and the signer of the Emancipation organizations to provide service to the entire black History. Proclamation. In 1976, the weeklong celebration community. As the 20th century progressed, black On Feb. 3, join the Mountain Post community as expanded from one week to one month. This year, we social organizations like The Links and Jack and Jill we take an adventure through “Shades of Time, A celebrate the 30th anniversary of Black History rose to reflect the middle-class aspirations of many Celebration of Black History.” This year’s gospel Month. African-Americans, and more recent civic groups concert will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, This year’s theme for Black History Month is such as the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and 100 Black bldg 1500, from 6-8 p.m.. Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Men have emerged to address the community’s social, Dinner is available for $7 (includes catfish/chick- Fraternal, Social and Civic Institutions. economic and political challenges. en, drink and dessert). This is a free concert. For What happens when a people is without institu- Most Americans recognize the centrality of more information contact the EEO Office at 526- tions to articulate its concerns, preserve its heritage, African-American religious institutions in the forma- 4413/5818. or make manifest its desires? It is vanquished, made tion of community. In contrast, too little attention has Editor’s note: Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Phillips is into an oppressed caste, or is assimilated into the been paid to the full spectrum of black organizations. the equal opportunity advisor for 3rd Heavy Brigade majority culture — losing its distinctiveness, dimin- While the black church has served as a rock in a Combat Team. What do you think about the new cell POST TALK: phone restrictions while driving on post? “It’s good. It will “People don’t pay help people pay attention when more attention to they’re talking. the road.” They need to get tickets for it.” Sgt. Rosemary Zaragoza Maggie Jackson 96th Regional Spouse Readiness Command “I like it. People “It’s good, but I “If you’re a rea- are too busy fum- think people will sonsible driver, it bling around with still use their cell shouldn’t matter if their phones they phones while dri- you use a cell or don’t watch the ving, regardless.” not.” road.” Spc. Darren Pfc. Ryan Patricia Jackson Teasley Cavalear Spouse 10th Special Forces 2nd BCT, 2nd Group Infantry Division MOUNTAINEER This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized tract with Fort Carson.