Vol. 73, No. 45 Nov. 13, 2015

Transfer of authority

Photo by Spc. Gregory Summers Col. Gregory F. Sierra, left, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd W. Sims, 3rd during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait Nov. 5. The ceremony Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, case their brigade colors as Col. signifi ed the passing of the Kuwait mission from 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., to 2nd ABCT, 1st Miles Brown, second from right, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Larry H. Orvis Inf. Div. The ceremony marked the end of the “Iron” Brigade Soldiers’ nearly nine-month Jr., 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, uncase their unit colors deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. See pages 16-17 for story. AFAP presents mechanism of change By Scott Prater issues that were submitted anonymously Family has an opportunity to talk about 15-20 issues each. Conference organizers Mountaineer staff throughout the year. the quality of life.” added a sixth group, youth issues, on “The purpose of this conference, The delegates considered many issues the third day. More than 100 Fort Carson com- which we conduct annually, is to provide and voted to send some issues to the Each group was tasked with munity members met at the Elkhorn members of the total Army Family an next level in the process, where they’ll prioritizing issues and sending its Conference Center Nov. 3-5 to discuss opportunity to express their concerns, either be managed and resolved locally or most important for consideration by issues of concern to the installation and observations or needs,” said Nate Nugin, elevated to the Army level. the full conference. the Army. Family Enrichment Program manager, Delegates were joined by conference Nugin explained that the full group Delegates to the Army Family Army Community Service, Directorate facilitators and subject matter experts voted on 21 issues, and information Action Plan (AFAP) conference, of Family and Morale, Welfare and before being split into fi ve focus-area on those issues will be provided to the made up of Soldiers, Family members, Recreation. “It’s a quality-of-life process groups — Family support, force support, community at a later date, most likely retirees and civilians, combined with where everybody in the community, not benefi ts and entitlements, single Soldier within the next 30 days. conference administrators and subject just leaders or active-duty members, but and local issues — during the event’s matter experts to consider dozens of every demographic of the total Army fi rst two days where they considered See AFAP on Page 4

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Post weather hotline 526-0096 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Dahl takes command of IMCOM Chief of Staff of By Joshua Ford the Army Gen. U.S. Army Installation Management Command Mark A. Milley, second from FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Lt. Gen. right, passes Kenneth R. Dahl took command of U.S. Army Installation the U.S. Army Management Command (IMCOM) Nov. 3, replacing Lt. Installation Gen. David D. Halverson, during a change of command Management ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. Command gui- Gen. Mark A. Milley, the 39th chief of staff of don to Lt. Gen. the Army, presided over both the change of command Kenneth R. Dahl ceremony and Dahl’s promotion earlier that day. during a change “K.D. (Dahl) is immensely qualified to be the of command commanding general,” said Milley. “He’s a proven ceremony Nov. 3 combat leader, he’s a man of great character, and I have at the Fort Sam no doubt in my mind that he’s going to take IMCOM Houston Theatre to the next level of excellence.” in San Antonio. Until Nov. 3, IMCOM and the Office of the Assistant Dahl replaces Lt. Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) Gen. David D. were commanded by one three-star general, in a “dual- Halverson, right. hatted” status. The creation of a new three-star position Photo by Tim Hipps and the decision to make IMCOM a direct-report to the chief of staff of the Army indicates how important Dahl pledged that under his command IMCOM Milley explained that the split will allow IMCOM the mission is to senior Army leadership. would continue to provide the best support for com- to be more efficient by placing a proven leader with the IMCOM manages all the day-to-day infra- mand teams at Army installations around the world. command on Fort Sam Houston, rather than have structure and support programs on Army installations, “Having never served at the same place twice I can the ACSIM lead from the Pentagon remotely. allowing the mission commanders to focus on be justly accused of being an expert at nothing, but I will “The span of control was not as effective as if their mission: to fight and win the nation’s wars. It give myself credit for knowing a lot about the Army. we could split it apart and pick a single (lieutenant also allows for cost avoidance and cost savings by Knowing where it lives and knowing what it does,” said general) to lead IMCOM and then have a staff officer centralizing management and purchasing power, Dahl. “I’m excited to be at this command for I have an as the ACSIM, because putting both of them together is and enables Soldiers to focus on preparing for the opportunity to support all our senior commanders and difficult and doesn’t lead to the most efficient methods current and future fight because they know their enabling their critical missions that they execute in their Families at home are being cared for. own commands every single day.” See IMCOM on Page 4

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a room, their contributions are their ability to render services that AFAP impactful. When they become include youths.” Exchange From Page 1 passionate about the different issues Nugin estimates this issue will the conversations can get heated, be elevated to the next Army level “People not only want to see but it’s all productive and you can for review. what was submitted but what the tell what people really care about The remaining top six issues pri- to unveil final outcome for those issues was,” and what they hope is prioritized oritized by the conference included he said. at the end.” mortuary benefits for military chil- Nugin also said the final list of The top-rated issue for the con- dren, the current differing pins for issues deemed most important will be ference involved criminal back- Gold Star Families, dining options updated look sent to the garrison commander for ground check protocols for people for meal card holders and a couple review and resolution, while those working with children on post. of needed sidewalks in a neighbor- Army and Air Force Exchange Service issues that are not locally resolv- “We heard that the background- hood on post. able will be elevated to the U.S. check process was fragmented and “Again, some of the issues The Fort Carson Exchange will unveil its Army Installation Management cumbersome,” Chick said. “It goes prioritized were things that many new look following a $3 million renovation with Command. through five different agencies and of us had no idea caused problems a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at 9 a.m. “It’s interesting to see the issues takes an average of three months for our community members, and The update gives the main Exchange a more people bring to the conference,” for someone to get into a position. that’s an important positive that customer-friendly layout, updated product lines, said Faith Chick, AFAP volunteer What’s happening is it’s bogging comes out of this conference,” said new flooring, paint, fixtures and more, according program action manager. “When down programs. Programs are un- Chick. “We want people to realize to Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials. people begin discussing issues in able to staff as well and that affects that this is a mechanism of change.” Fort Carson Garrison Commander Col. Joel D. Hamilton, Exchange General Manager Patricia Austin and Exchange Store Manager Stephanie Bernstein will participate in the “This is a bittersweet day as you all know, but it is ceremony. IMCOM a great day for the Army,” said Halverson. “It’s been The update includes a new “Be Fit” section From Page 3 an honor. Thank you for bringing the Army’s home which is stocked with name brand athletic wear everywhere, and we’ll continue to do that.” for men and women. The PowerZone now features of using our leadership,” Milley said. Dahl assured Halverson and those present that modern fixtures and interactive displays. In Army tradition, Halverson relinquished command he would ensure IMCOM would continue to be the Officials said military shoppers will see by passing the unit’s colors, which symbolizes command, foundation for Army readiness. numerous name-brand “concept shops” through- to Milley, who then passed the colors to Dahl, giving him “We will touch the entire Army every single day out the store. the authority of command and formally recognizing Dahl and everything that it does,” said Dahl. “I am thrilled to The 107,000-square-foot Fort Carson as IMCOM’s commanding general. be the commanding general of Installation Management Exchange main store was built in 1997 and Halverson expressed his sentiments of leaving Command. I totally appreciate how lucky I am and I expanded in 2012. command and taking the responsibility of the ACSIM. will not squander a single moment.” Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 5 4ID MCE gets network infrastructure upgrades By William B. King The same holds true for the 4th Infantry Division weeks to install the more than 8 kilometers (4.97 miles) 5th Signal Command Public Affairs Office as it establishes a new Mission Command Element of fiber optic and network cable, another 300 meters (MCE) at Smith Barracks in Baumholder, Germany. (984 feet) of power cable, more than 75 network drops WIESBADEN, Germany — “If I can’t commu- In order to provide effective mission command over and 25 power outlets. nicate, then I can’t command,” Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, Regionally Aligned Forces (RAF) operating throughout Ted Ryon, network operations team lead for the commander of U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), has Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, the 102nd Signal Battalion’s Network Enterprise Center – said on a number of occasions. new command center needs the network infrastructure Baumholder, said the unit had to develop a plan, then to be able to communicate. configure switches and find equipment on short notice A site survey was completed in to get the MCE online. He credited a close working late September by the 4th Inf. Div., 5th relationship with the 4th Inf. Div. MCE and other Team Matthias Menge, Signal Command, 2nd Signal Brigade, the Signal partners throughout the project. right, and Marcus 102nd Signal Battalion and the 6981st “It was a collaborative effort with 4ID (MCE), Muenzberg, Civilian Support Group, and together a 102nd Signal Battalion, the 6981st, and all the way up local nationals plan was made for how to upgrade the to the brigade and 5th Signal,” Ryon said. with the 6981st infrastructure and get the MCE on the Maj. Jose Rodriguez, MCE G6, also credited Civilian Support network. The building the MCE is now teamwork for the MCE’s successful transition to Group, 2nd Signal occupying had not been in use for some Baumholder, especially considering the complex- Brigade, install time and therefore needed significant ity of network connectivity associated with mission network cable communications and network upgrades. command for Operation Atlantic Resolve. and equipment “We’re installing the cable and wiring “The network build-out for the 4ID MCE at as part of the in the building in accordance with 5th Signal Baumholder will allow us to continue to perform division- network build out Command standards and German power level mission command of RAF units and allies across and infrastructure standards,” said Guenter Volz, telecom- 10 countries within the Eastern European flank,” he said. upgrades for the munications manager in the 6981st CSG. Col. Jimmy L. Hall Jr., commander of 5th Signal new 4th Infantry The 6981st CSG is a U.S. Army unit Command and the USAREUR chief information Division Mission under 2nd Signal Brigade consisting officer/G6, said the newly connected MCE would not Command exclusively of German civilians. The unit only support building a strong Europe, but is providing Element Oct. 27 provides cost-efficient and high-quality lessons learned across the Army for interoperability at Smith Barracks installation work and solutions for passive and support of Regionally Aligned Forces. in Baumholder, inside and outside network upgrades, new “The network build-out in support of the MCE Germany. installations or cable repair, whether it is is also critical not just for Europe and our important copper or fiber optics. role here, but will serve to inform the overall Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian M. Cline Volz said it should take about three concept,” Hall said.

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Sgt. Johnathon L. Hendricks, a culinary specialist with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), won Fort Carson Chef of the Year honors last month. The two-day competition held at the Culinary Academy on Fort Carson began with a traditional NCO of the quarter style board that tested competitors on overall military knowledge in a variety of subjects. “ He knows the The second day featured a cooking challenge in which competitors received a entire facility, basket of mystery ingredients and had two hours to prepare and present an appetizer, (which includes) entrée and a dessert to the judges. Hendricks’ winning dishes included an everything he appetizer of cream cheese-stuffed mushrooms with habanero, onions and bacon, and an needs to know entrée consisting of mullet with couscous and potato skins with avocados, tomatoes, about food sour cream and bacon. His dessert was a no-bake carrot cake cheesecake with service.” a chocolate graham cracker crust. — Sgt. 1st Class “It was kind of inevitable for him to win,” Myron B. Billingsley Plasma savedsaid Sgt. my1st Class Myronbuddy’s B. Billingsley, life. senior culinary management NCO at the 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle Dining Facility. “He knows the entire facility, (which includes) everything he needs to know about food service,” said Billingsley. “He is very knowledgeable.” That’s whyCourtesy photo Hendricks has less than three years of service and, according to Billingsley, Sgt. Johnathon L. Hendricks, food service specialist, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), came into the Army with the intent to excel. prepares a meal for Soldiers at the LaRochelle Dining Facility at Fort Carson. Hendricks Hendricks said he is good at board competitions and has won other boards was recently recognized for his expertise in culinary artsI bydonate winning the Fort plasma.Carson including the 10th SFG (A) Soldier of the Year in April 2014 and the U.S. Army Chef of the Year award Oct. 8. 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) Soldier of the Year in May 2014. A product made from plasma helped my best friend when he was burned My one reason? while deployed overseas. I donate plasma To show I so people like my buddycare about my Simplifyingcan getOur home to their families. community. You only need one reason Monthly Bills to donate plasma. Donate Plasma.Find Save out how Lives. becoming aFeel plasma Proud. donor can make a difference for patients and earn you extra money. 25 2 New donors earn up to $100 this week. Monday-Friday Donate today at: 7am-7pm 5 5 2 Talecris Plasma Resources 4 Saturday 7am-5pm 2502 East 5 Pikes 5 2Peak Ave., Suite 180 Visit grifolsplasma.comColorado Springs, and CO donate today. Sunday Personal (719) 635-5926 grifolsplasma.com Closed Loans Person pictured is not an actual soldier

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Miscellaneous Soldier care move from Warrior to Iron Horse — Over Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation the next several months, active-duty Soldiers currently DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday seen at the Warrior Family Medicine Clinic will move Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Closed to the Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic (IHFMC). Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The move will improve access to care and facilitate Dinner: Closed provider changes. IHFMC is located in the hospital Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. on the second floor of the Woods Soldier Family Care Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Supper: 5-6:30 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Center. Call 524-4068 for more information. Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) Warfighter Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m. — testing will take place on Fort Carson March (Wilderness Road 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. 1-3. This is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the Complex) Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, that can be awarded to all German soldiers and allied LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Soldiers and Airmen of any rank. The GAFPB is one 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. of the few approved foreign awards that can be worn Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed by U.S. service members. The GAFPB combines the requirements of superior physical fitness and or [email protected] to request, for service Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) soldiering skills — awardees must excel at both or to report damaged or overturned latrines. — is currently open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to to earn any award. Only participants who have • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning mastered both the soldiering events and physical Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email Sept. 1, the office will be open Monday-Thursday fitness requiring speed, strength and endurance will [email protected] to request a facility, parking from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. earn the gold level of this award. Email Retired Chief or regulatory traffic sign. The office is located in building 1012. Warrant Officer 4 David Douglas at gafpb.fcco@ Briefings Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services gmail.com for details. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- Veterans in Piping — Applications for the Veterans in The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Piping class that runs Feb. 29 to June 20 are available com manding general has directed all Soldiers, customer served at 3:30 p.m. at the Education Center. This program provides 18 sergeant first class through command sergeant major, • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or weeks of free training in pipe welding to selected chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and participants while still on active duty. Stop by the must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in Education Center, building 1117, room 150 or call Notification Officer Training. The three-day training service, call 526-3321 for an appointment. 526-2124 for more information. course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Ongoing must register through their school NCO for attendance Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located of this training. Call 526-4551 for details. issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. coordinated on case-by-case basis. operation are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement • Subsistence Support Management Office, and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday. The office assists Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information. building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Soldiers with room assignments and terminations. ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Call 526-9707 for more information. army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson 526-2240/8458 for more information. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Tuesday Reassignment briefings — are available at http://www. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/ • Installation Property Book Office, building Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. The Levy.html. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be Dis position Services Colorado Springs, located in • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership processes to include turning in excess property, • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email pao@ reutilizing govern ment property, web-based tools • Hazardous Material Control Center, building samampc.org for more information. available, special handling of property and environ- 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — Services range mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ the warehouse at 526-2979. units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Below dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike. Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain are phone numbers and points of contact for services: [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Guillory at [email protected]. 526-2124, hours are as follows: Support Services service order desk can be reached Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] Hours of Operation Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL- Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. or emergency service is required. TAP), formerly known as Army Career and Alumni Medical Activity Correspondence Department • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey Program, is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; office hours — The Correspondence (Release of at 526-6670 or email [email protected] open training holidays but closed on federal holidays: Information) Office in the Patient Administration for service needs or to report complaints. • SFL-TAP Computer Lab and Clearing Station, Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at building 1118 room 133, 526-1002 — located 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. 526-6670 or email [email protected]. behind the Garrison Headquarters, services to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call include Individual Transition Plan review and 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost. appointments with career counselors; computer Work Management Branch — The DPW Work [email protected]. labs for required pre-separation briefs, job searches Management Branch, located in building 1219, • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag and résumé writing; and clearing (only location responsible for processing work orders — Facilities at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. to clear, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools • Transition University, building 6237, 526-1001/ for processing work orders and other in-person support and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 6465 — five-day program includes classes on from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer • Base operations contracting officer representative transition overview, Military Occupational Skill support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. — Call Larry Dickerson at 524-0191 or email Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. [email protected] for questions on of Labor employment workshop and Veterans to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor Affairs benefits. Elective classes available following building 6222, 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under response to service orders. the program include social networking, employer Full Replace Value claimants must report the • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 day, advanced résumé, federal résumé and additional loss or damage listed on After Delivery dress for success. Optional track days consist of Form 1851 directly to the transportation service BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of each entre preneurship, technical and higher education. provider by fax or report on the Defense Personal month at 4 p.m. in The Hub conference room. • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building Property System line within 75 days. Claimants Contact Spc. Anna Lopez at 524-2677 or visit the 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior must submit the claim on DPS line through http:// BOSS office in room 106 of The Transition Unit Soldiers. www.move.mil within nine months for FRV Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” • Briefings — predeployment briefs for transitioning com pen sation for certain items. All other claims, to 40404 to receive updates service members and professional development submit to Fort Carson Claims Office within briefs for leaders and staff can be scheduled by Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and event information. two years of delivery or date of incident. Direct calling 526-1001/6465. questions to 526-1355. Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 11

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Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, center, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, lights the ceremonial bonfire with 1 Army Black Knights’ defensive backs Caleb McNeill, left, and Alex 1 Waugh during the Army-Air Force pep rally at The Hub Nov. 4. Mountain Post Soldiers, Family and friends joined the West Point Rabble Rousers, players and cheerleaders at the Fort Carson pep rally to show their support the night before the heralded faceoff against the Air Force Falcons at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Soldiers with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, explain the capabilities of a M1126 Stryker combat vehicle during 2 tailgate festivities outside the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium Saturday. Other 4th Inf. Div. static displays included a Bradley fighting vehicle, Paladin artillery system, M777 howitzer and AH-64 Apache. A cadet with the West Point Parachute Team lands on the field during the opening ceremonies for the Army-Air Force football 3 game Saturday at the U.S. Air Force Academy. U.S. Military Academy cadets cheer on the Army Black Knights 4 football team during its rivalry game Saturday at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Photo by Master Sgt. Brent M. Williams Army Black Knights’ quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw throws a pass downfield during the Army-Air Force game Saturday at the U.S. Air 5 Force Academy. Air Force beat Army 20-3. Army plays Navy Dec. 12 in Philadelphia in the final game of the Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy series. Navy beat Air Force this year and will earn the trophy with a win. 2 Air Force will retain it with an Army victory.

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5 Photo by Walt Johnson 12 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Seminar highlights adoption process Story and photo by Jeanine Mezei process from local representatives and meet adopt or foster have special considerations to Mountaineer staff with adoption agencies. take into account, including moving to another The Airman and Family Readiness Center (AFRC) duty station, local adoption guidelines and financial Local military agencies can help military at Peterson Air Force Base hosted the event for assistance for military members. Families navigate the journey to adoption. attendees looking for answers to questions they had “It allows them to be face to face with actual About 60 service members and Family members about different types of adoption, foster care and how foster and adoption agencies all in one location,” from throughout Colorado Springs gathered at to begin the process of applying to adopt in Colorado. said Nona Daugherty, an AFRC representative the Armed Services YMCA Nov. 4 to learn about the Active-duty military members who wish to who planned the event. By meeting with agency representatives, attendees gained information and were able to compare them. “It’s different from seeing it on the Internet, (where) you don’t have the personal connection,” Daugherty said. Adoption Beginning the adoption process starts with seminar finding an adoption agency that resonates best attendees with the family’s needs and whether it deals with speak with international adoption for those wishing to adopt. represen- While adoption timelines and costs vary for tatives from Families, the AFRC on each Air Force Base and the El Paso Army Community Service on Fort Carson can County provide budgeting services and answer questions Department about contacting the correct officials to get the of Human process moving forward. Service “I thought it was very helpful for someone Adoption trying to find out about adoption and fostering,” Unit Nov. 4 said Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chasity Erickson, at the Armed superintendent at the Joint Personal Property Services Shipping Office in Colorado Springs. YMCA in Daugherty said the AFRC provides a way to gain Colorado viable information for service members and Families Springs. who are looking to begin the adoption process along with a resource referral to El Paso County agencies and adoption agencies who can provide assistance. Contact Army Community Services at Fort Carson at 526-4590 or an AFRC at an Air Force base for more information.

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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Soldiers stood proud as their respective colors were presented and the mission passed from one brigade to another. A transfer of authority ceremony Nov. 5 signifi ed the passing of the Kuwait mission from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait. When the ceremony ended, Soldiers of the “Iron” Brigade headed home, ending their nearly nine-month deployment in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility while those of the “Dagger” Brigade began their mission. During the ceremony, Col. Gregory F. Sierra, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd W. Sims, 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., cased their unit colors as Col. Miles Brown, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Larry H. Orvis Jr., 2nd ABCT, 1st Inf. Div., uncased theirs. “Our colors are once again furled as we transition back to the U.S., after fl ying in support of U.S. Central Command operations for the seventh time since 9/11,” said Sierra. The 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers deployed to Kuwait in February to begin their security cooperation and partnership mission, replacing 1st ABCT of the “Big Red One” Division out of Fort Riley, Kansas. During the deployment, 3rd ABCT had the responsibility of providing combatant commanders a versatile, responsive and consistently available Army force to meet requirements across a range of military operations in the region. These military operations included ongoing operational and contingency operations and operational support and theater security cooperation activities as well as bilateral and multilateral military exercises Col. Gregory F. Sierra and Command Sgt. Maj. Todd W. Sims, that extended over 14 countries throughout the region. command team, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry In addition, the Iron Brigade Soldiers conducted training and live-fi re Division, uncase the brigade’s colors Sunday during a redeployment exercises at all echelons while also testing for the Expert Infantryman ceremony at Fort Carson’s William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Badge, Excellence in Armor Award and Expert Field Medical Badge during the deployment. “The highest compliment I can give a unit is that you can fi ght and Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones win,” said Sierra. “This brigade combat team demonstrated that each day … there is no mission or objective we cannot seize.” Maj. Gen. Paul C. Hurley Jr., deputy commanding general of sustainment, U.S. Army Central, presided over the ceremony, thanking the Iron Brigade for Soldiers of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and its accomplishments during the deployment and welcoming the Dagger Brigade. 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, conduct and “We wish farewell and a heartfelt thank you to the Iron Brigade (which) attend a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Nov. 5. was the life blood of operations in this theater,” said Hurley. “I welcome 2nd ABCT (Soldiers) and I am confi dent that they are fi t to carry the torch and continue the example set by 3rd ABCT.” Dating back to as early as May, 3rd ABCT Soldiers and leaders began conducting overviews and briefi ngs on the specifi cs and operational environment, preparing 2nd ABCT for this mission. “Part of our mission was ensuring we set the groundwork for future success in the region by preparing 2nd ABCT for what lies ahead,” said Sims. “As we move forward preparing for our next mission, the mission here is in good hands with the ‘Daggers.’” As the authority was transferred, the Soldiers of these two brigades move forward, furthering the legacy of their respective units. Upon redeployment to Fort Carson, the Iron Brigade uncased its colors during a ceremony held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Sunday. This ceremony was held to welcome Soldiers of the unit home, congratulate them on completing their mission, and to signify the unit’s return and preparedness to conduct its mission at Fort Carson. “Col. Sierra and the Soldiers of 3rd ABCT, job well done,” said Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “Thank you for all of your hard work. Welcome home. ‘Steadfast and Loyal.’” Sierra thanked his Soldiers’ Families for their efforts during the deployment. “We had an aggressive train-up to build the agility, decisive-action capability and comfort with ambiguity that made us successful during Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones this deployment, during which our Families kept things running, while A Soldier from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reunites Photo by Spc. Gregory Summers simultaneously caring for our Soldiers,” Sierra said. “We are so thankful with his Family during a welcome home ceremony Sunday at the William “Bill” Reed for everything they do each day. We are thankful to be back with them now.” Special Events Center. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015

Ecumenical Give thanks for life’s trials Thanksgiving Commentary by begin and end with material possessions. more meaning and more value? What Capt. Brian Croak While these things are nice, I believe they about how we interact with one another? Worship Senior chaplain, Jesus Christ of Latter fall short of the fi nish line. I believe that Might we be able to use this list to help Day Saints branch presidency what we should remember in our gratitude us remember that others struggle, too, Service is the blessings of life, friendship, health, and that all people make mistakes, yet I recently read about a woman who loved ones — the things which have we all hope to be treated with love, The Fort Carson wrote a letter to God in which she said impacted us on a spiritual level. respect and dignity? Religious Support Offi ce nothing but thanks for the trials in her life. Can we go further than that? I believe I would ask you to harken back to holds its Ecumenical For me, it was a profound concept. I we certainly can. Let us make our list of the golden rule of treating others as we Thanksgiving Service, think it was clear that she chose to grow those things which we have not received would like to be treated, and consider how “Remembering the and learn in the face of trials. I think she and those things we hoped for or asked our relationship with others is directly Goodness of God,” chose to put her faith in God and accept for which were not granted to us and as a connected to how we experience this at 9:30 a.m. Nov. that while life is not her perfect concept result we are in a much better place than life. Our happiness is, in part, based on 25 at Soldiers’ of what life might be, she was grateful we ever could have been had we received how we interact with one another. Our Memorial Chapel. for all she had been given, experienced what we requested. Let us make a list gratitude for our experience can guide Attire is Army and for the many opportunities she had of the hardships in our lives which have, those interactions, and help others see the Service Uniform or to learn from those experiences. It is in turn, helped us to draw closer to beauties which this wonderful life has duty uniform for military a mark of simplicity, humility and a friends and loved ones. given to us. In this time of Thanksgiving, and business casual reverence for all that life has to offer. How about those things that you did give thanks for the trials that made us for civilians. Many Thanksgiving worship services not think you could live without, but better people, friends and neighbors to all Contact the include something along the lines of now fi nd yourself happier as a result with whom we interact. Religious Support Offi ce asking those in attendance to make a list of their absence? Are we able to be Editor’s note: This article was at 526-5279 for more of the things they are thankful for. As inspired by those experiences? Can we inspired by sermons from http://www/ information. pointed out by one pastor, these lists often use those experiences to give our life keepbelieving.com.

Chapel briefs will kick off its new Protestant liturgical service at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious at 9 a.m. Nov. 29, the fi rst Sunday of Advent. https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Provider Chapel is located in building 1350 at for more information. Prussman Chapel passing of the stole ceremony — Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street. Contact Capt. Religious Education class — Classes are held from Maj. Lawrence Hamrick will pass the stole to Kimberly Hall, chaplain, at kimberly.hall13.mil@ 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for Capt. Stuart Williams during the 11 a.m. service mail.mil or (301) 452-7287 for more information. preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Sunday. Williams will assume responsibility Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Registration is also being held for adults seeking to as the senior pastor and spiritual leader of the at Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes congregation during the ceremony. children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524- Post kicks off liturgical service — Provider Chapel during both services. Youth group meets Sunday 2458 or [email protected] for details. Youth Ministries — Prussman youth group meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the Veterans Chapel youth group meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic youth group meets at 2 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers’ Chapel schedule Memorial Chapel. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is Catholic available by emailing children’s names and ages Soldiers’ Chapel • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel to [email protected]. CWOC meets Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • All Catholic services and daily Mass Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. reconciliation, 526-8583 524-2458 are temporarily suspended. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769. • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Native American prayer/spiritual services — Protestant Latter Day Saints The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) Healer Chapel (Traditional) Service held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Capt. Evans Army Community Hospital Brian Croak, chaplain and LDS branch presidency, at 502-0739. hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Creek Recreation Area biweekly and include Eastern Orthodox prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For off-post and continued spiritual and emotional support. Barkeley Avenue and Prussman services please call 715-473-9238. Boulevard The ceremonies are conducted in traditional • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Jewish Lakota Style. Call Michael Hackwith at 526-5744 Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is for more information and protocols. located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. Soldiers’ Chapel (Multidenominational Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for Worship Celebration) Islamic men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. Call 526-5769 for details. • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday at Veterans Chapel 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Institute Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049. (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Chapel. Contact elder Ott Dameron at 433-2659 Chapel NeXt, 526-8889 Fort Carson Open Circle (Wicca) or [email protected] or Capt. Jacob Snell, Fort Carson does not offer Wicca services on post at this time. chaplain, at 330-3120 or [email protected] for information or a ride.

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Claims to the estate Fingerprinting at the Fort Carson Police Station Capt. Tobey R. Hockridge — With deepest regret — is available from 8-10 a.m. Monday-Friday. to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having Fingerprinting will only be done for on-post claims against or indebtedness to his estate should employment and for adoptions. Individuals contact Maj. Cara McLean at 303-358-7167. requesting fingerprints for adoptions are required Upcoming events to provide their own fingerprint cards. Mini job fair — The Fort Carson Soldier for Life Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) will online payments — EACH offers an online pay- host a mini job fair for transitioning Soldiers, ment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way veterans and their spouses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to make electronic payments to federal government Thursday at the SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct 1626 Elwell Street. Visit the center or call debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. 526-1001/1002/6465 to register. Department of the Treasury. Paying online is the Yard sales — can be held on post from 8 a.m. to preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. 3 p.m. the first and third Saturday of the month Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/ through December. Post residents set up their items pay-gov.htm for more information. in front of their homes. Single Soldiers and military Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Families who reside off post can set up in the Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from building 5510 parking lot. Yard sales are organized borrowers encountering problems with payday and conducted by the Installation Mayoral Program loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance. and the Balfour Beatty Family Housing Office. gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372. Call the Mayoral Program at 526-8303 or VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification Army Community Service at 526-4590 for more Number verifications will be conducted at the information. Civilians who would like to participate Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from can access the installation at Gate 1 off of Highway 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. 115 and will need to show a driver’s license or Nurse advice line — is available 24/7 and is a resource valid state identification for every one over age 18, Families can use if they become ill while traveling. vehicle registration and proof of insurance. Those Call 800-874-2273, option 1, to talk to a registered without a DOD identification card must undergo nurse who can answer urgent care questions, give a National Crime Information Center background health care advice and help find a doctor in the check. All vehicles are subject to search. area. Locally, TRICARE beneficiaries can call General announcements 524-2273, option 3, to speak with a nurse. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Military spouse competitive employment — Spouses employees — is currently being accepted for of active-duty Service members upon arrival to behavioral health psychologist/counselor available the following civilians who have exhausted all new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may to work with parents who have concerns about available leave because of medical emergencies apply for competitive employment under Executive their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from the hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is Carmelita Carrillo, Andrea Cunningham, and date of the sponsor’s order to use the authorization. also available to manage children’s medication. Holly Hathaway, Directorate of Family and Morale, Spouses returning from overseas may apply under Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Welfare and Recreation; Matthew Channing, Executive Order 12721, which gives three years to Police Records section has moved to building 2757, Military Entry Processing Station – Denver; Jamie use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran with 100 MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Osan Flowers, Directorate of Public Works; David Grant, percent service connected disability may be eligible Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and Denver Recruiting Battalion; Sandra Ryon, Dental for employment under different circumstances. 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fingerprinting hours Activity; Carlos Torres, Directorate of Emergency The Employment Readiness Program, Army at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700, Services; and Rhonda Wells, Space and Missile Community Service, Directorate of Family and have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Fort Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses Carson Police complete fingerprints for on-post civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave in applying for education and employment. Contact employment. For any other fingerprint needs, must complete the OPM Form 630a found at the ERP staff at 526-0452/0467 for information. contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/ Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term opm630a.pdf. Non-Army appropriated fund civilian Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employee from another federal agency inter- 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday employees, active-duty spouses and Family ested in donating leave must complete the OPM and closed on federal holidays. The center offers members, and retired military personnel and eligible Form 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/ wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implanta- family members with adult living problems, sub- pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide to tion, dental appointments and sick call as well as stance use concerns and issues affecting workplace their civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions Both forms must then be forwarded to Irma Otte, The center also has X-ray, ultrasound and other are offered and consultation is available to Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 super visors and managers regarding workplace via fax at 526-6128 or via email at irma.otte.civ@ for information or to make an appointment. matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and mail.mil with the subject line “VLTP.” Otte can Wait time information available online — Patients DA civilian employees. Services are made available be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing with appointments for radiology and specialty through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave care at Evans Army Community Hospital can visit Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, can contact the CPAC Management Employee EACH’s website to learn when the next appoint- room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. ment is available. The information is updated Same day appointments — Evans Army Community Civilian injury reporting system — Migration every two hours for specialty clinics and weekly Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine to the Employees’ Compensation Operations and for radiology. EACH attempts to see patients at Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an Management Portal (ECOMP) began Nov. 1, a the hospital, but if appointments are not available appointment model called “Open Access,” offering change from the original start date of Sept. 30. The within the 28 day standard for specialty care, same day appointments. Beneficiaries may not be Department of Defense (DOD) has entered into patients may receive a letter with instructions for offered the exact hour they want. Call the Access to an agreement with Department of Labor (DOL) to how to book an appointment with a network Care Line, 526-2273, to make an appointment. use ECOMP, the DOL electronic civilian injury specialist. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army. Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating reporting system, for appropriated fund civilian mil/vs/csavailapp.aspx to check wait times. — TRICARE Online (TOL) users must update their workers’ compensation claims. ECOMP will replace JAG assists with name change, adoption — The military hospital or clinic location online each time the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) currently Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult they relocate. Transferring military hospital or clinic used to file claims across DOD. ECOMP is expected name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The affiliation in TOL does not automatically transfer to provide easier access to filing claims, and result office cannot provide court representation but can the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Enrollment in improved timeliness of claims establishment, furnish the necessary documents and procedural Eligibility Reporting System. adjudication, and payments. An option in ECOMP information. Call 526-5572 for more information. Ambulance service — Post officials urge community allows for an Occupational Safety and Health 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — A variety members to contact emergency personnel by Administration (OSHA) Form 301, Injury and of division and customizable unit-specific calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to Illness Report to be completed as part of the claims merchandise is available. The gift shop is the emergency room. In the event of a life- or process; however, Army will not be deploying this located in The Hub, building 1532. Hours limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics capability at this time. All appropriated fund civilian are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. and ambulance crew will be able to administer employees and supervisors of civilian employees Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Office critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency should complete the online training. This training, is located in building 1218, room 105. The office is Department at 526-7111 for more information. to include written and video tutorials, can be open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-1140 The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, found under the “Help” menu on the left side of the or email the installation voting assistance officer all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, ECOMP home page (https://www.ecomp.dol.gov). at [email protected]. dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Contact John Pylypiw, 526-3004; Irma Otte, Visit http://www.fvap.gov for more information. families. Membership is open to all spouses of 526-9341; or Clinton Moss, 526-0294; at the Civilian Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Personnel Advisory Center for more information. Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information. 20 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 21

Winter Throwdown Kareem Braithwaite, right, McKibben Physical Fitness Center (PFC) staff, watches Athletes Anna Lopez deadlift during the Winter Throwdown event Saturday at Waller PFC. compete in grueling competition Story and photo by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness Division staff hosted the annual Fort Carson Winter Throwdown functional fi tness competition Saturday at Waller Physical Fitness Center. The competition featured intense workouts — squats, wall ball tosses, situps, pullups, box jumps and weight lifting. Each competitor ran through a cycle of the exercises, with little to no break in “We looked at … past events and wanted to put weights; I do more functional fi tness things like between, in two rounds, to earn his score. together the most competitive event we have done pullups, situps and sled pull events. I do a lot of rope Athletes with various experience levels took so far. We had a few people who have done the climbing and this is different but I think once you build part in the grueling Iron Man-type event that tested event before and some who were doing it for the strength you can do these types of events,” Kellett said. both physical and mental capabilities of the athletes. fi rst time and our challenge was to make it benefi cial Another fi rst-time participant, Erin Hicks, said The competition was open to men and women, for both groups of athletes,” Dunne said. she recently began doing other fi tness activities with rookie and advanced fi tness categories. Tuffah First-time competitor Tracy Kellett agreed the and was curious about what this competition could Dunne, Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center event was benefi cial for all participants. do to promote her fi tness level. assistant manager and event coordinator, said the “You have to push the envelope because it’s “I started doing CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting event is growing in popularity for Soldiers and exciting in athletics and in life. I run a lot but I about six months ago, and I really enjoy it so when I Family members who are looking to challenge wanted to challenge myself and do something saw the advertising for this (event I decided) it’s prob- themselves to compete at the highest level of fi tness like this that also involved weights,” she said. ably time I started competing in events (such as) this. possible. She noted each event brings new and “I am doing this as a last-minute thing … so we “I plan to keep … signing up for more competitions challenging events to satisfy their needs. will see how it goes. I do very little training with (like this one) because I think this is fun,” Hicks said.

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The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Sports and Fitness Division staff holds its annual Turkey Trot Saturday. Held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC), the free event features a 10-kilometer run at 8 a.m., a 5-km event at 8:15 a.m. and a turkey raffle. Both courses begin and end at the SEC. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders and their guests. Register at the SEC or a post fitness center by 6 p.m. Friday. Contact Martha Reed at 524-1163 for more information. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds its annual Christmas sale Nov. 27 through Jan. 3. People can receive 5-30 percent off purchases in Photo by Walt Johnson the pro shop or special orders with a combined value Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans’ defensive players surround ThunderRidge wide receiver Jon Jones during playoff of $25 or more. The golf course will also have golf action Nov. 6 at Fountain-Fort Carson High School. The Grizzlies defeated the Trojans 35-14 to snap their and range punch cards, trail fees, annual fees and seven-game winning streak and end their season. frequent rider cards on sale. The golf course staff is hosting a winter series Sundays at 9 a.m. The series, which continues through March 6, is open to Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. in the men’s and looking for people interested in volunteering individual play and no reservations are necessary. women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. as youth sports and fitness coaches. The course is offering twilight prices for the event. Judging will then take place in women’s Anyone interested in being a coach must pass Call 526-4102 for more information. body-building and physique, fitness routines, a background check, attend a mandatory training DFMWR sports and fitness staff will host a table bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, session and be available two to three hours a tennis tournament beginning Monday. respectively, at 10:30 a.m. Finals begin at 4:30 p.m. week for practices and games. CYSS officials The double-elimination tournament will be The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division has said anyone interested in being a coach must played Monday and Nov. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. at cancelled its preseason basketball tournament. have good communication skills with the CYSS Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. It is free to The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center’s sports staff and parents of the players. all DOD identification card holders 16 and older. basketball courts will be closed for painting the According to officials, youth coaches receive People must register by Tuesday at Iron Horse. Call first week of December. Basketball action will discounts on sports enrollment for their children, 526-5772 or 524-0859 for more information. begin with regular season play the first week promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, DFMWR sports and fitness staff will host a corn of January. Contact the center at 526-2706 for volunteer hours and resume building while making hole tournament beginning Nov. 24. more information. a positive impact on the community. Contact The tournament will feature singles and two- The City of Fountain – Friends of Fountain Mesa Youth Sports at 526-4425 for more information. person teams competing in a double-elimination Park will sponsor a 5-kilometer ruck sack Child, Youth and School Services registers format. It is free to all DOD identification card march/walk at 9 a.m. Nov. 22 at Fountain athletes for its winter season sports through holders 16 and older. It is open to the first 20 Mesa Park to honor current service members Dec. 11. individuals and teams to register at Iron Horse and those enlisting to serve the nation. Sports include basketball and cheerleading. Sports and Fitness Center. Call 526-5772 or Registration is Saturday from 9 a.m. to Registration can be done in person at Parent Central 524-0859 for more information. noon at Morning Glory Espresso, 101 Fontaine Services, building 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, or The 2013 National Physique Committee MetRx Blvd. in Colorado Springs. Registration includes online at https://webtrac. mwr.army.mil/webtrac/ Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, a T-shirt issued on event day and also a free carsoncyms.html. Call 526-4425 for details. Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships commemorative drawstring ruck sack for the The Fountain-Fort Carson High School boys and will be held Saturday at the Bunker first 200 to register. girls’ basketball teams have begun preparation Auditorium in the Green Center, Colorado Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) Child, for the upcoming seasons. School of Mines, 924 16th St., in Golden. Youth and Schools Services (CYSS) officials are The boys’ team opens its season Dec. 3 when it travels to Grand Junction Central High School to participate in the Warrior Challenge three-day tournament. The team will travel to Pine Creek Making a play High School in Colorado Springs to play the Eagles Dec. 10 before competing in the Cherry Creek Tournament in Aurora beginning Dec. 21. The Lady Trojans begin play Dec. 9 in the Douglas County High School tournament in Denver. The team will then host its first home game of the season against the Cañon City Lady Tigers at 7 p.m. Dec. 16. The Mesa Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are preparing for the upcoming seasons. The boys’ team will host the Pueblo South Colts Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. and the Colorado Springs Christian School Dec. 3. The Grizzlies’ first road game of the season will be Dec. 5 when they travel to Coronado High School in Colorado Springs for a contest at 7 p.m. The team will compete in the Palmer High School tournament in Colorado Springs Dec. 9-12 before traveling to Pueblo Central High School Dec. 16 to play at 7 p.m. The team will conclude play in December when it hosts Doherty High School Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The Lady Grizzlies will open season play Dec. 2 in the William J. Palmer High School tournament in Colorado Springs. The Lady Grizzlies’ first road game will be Dec. 8 when they travel to Pueblo East High School at 7 p.m. The Lady Grizzlies will Photo by Walt Johnson play in the Dakota Ridge tournament Dec. 10 -12 in A member of Fort Carson youth volleyball league makes a play on a ball during action Nov. 5 at the Fort Carson Littleton before closing out December play with a youth center. Youth indoor soccer action kicks off Friday at 6 p.m. at the youth center. game at Pueblo South High School Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. — Compiled by Walt Johnson Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 23

The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has Friday-Saturday at the Pueblo Zoo. The zoo is in these upcoming events: Pueblo’s City Park, entered from Pueblo Boulevard • The Colorado Springs Philharmonic — “The at 3455 Nuckolls Ave. The zoo is open 9 a.m. to 4 Nutcracker,” with the Oklahoma City Ballet and p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. student dancers from the Pikes Peak region, is The Royal Gorge Route Railroad’s Santa Express Nov. 27-29. Performances will be at 2 and 7 p.m. Train runs during the holiday season from • “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” is Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Cañon City to “Santa Town,” where Santa National Parks are offering free passes to all Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. boards the train and visits with children. fourth-graders and their families as part of the “Love, Loss and What I Wore” is presented Along the way Santa’s helpers tell Christmas nationwide “Every Kid in a Park” initiative. by the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center stories, lead passengers in singing Christmas Participants must download a free paper pass through Nov. 22. Performances are Thursday- carols and everybody has cookies and hot from http://www.everykidinapark.gov. Florissant Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday matinees at 4 p.m. chocolate. Train tickets are $40-$60 for adults Fossil Beds and Bent’s Old Fort are participating and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets for non- and $30-$50 for children. The Santa Express in the program. The pass is good for entry by members are $20. The facility is at 30 W. Dale St. runs from Nov. 20 to Dec. 27 but fills up quickly; fourth-graders and their families in national Call the box office at 634-5581 for tickets. call 888-724-5748 for tickets. parks and monuments through Aug. 31. “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang — the Musical” is Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place in Pueblo A fossil mammoth tibia is on display at the Cañon presented by Sunrise Players at Sunrise Church, has the following holiday related performances: City Bureau of Land Management Field Office, 2655 Briargate Blvd., with a 7 p.m. performance • “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the 3028 E. Main St. The mammoth lower leg bone Saturday and a 3 p.m. matinee Sunday. Tickets Musical,” Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. was found in the San Isabel National Forest in are $10 for adults and $5 for students online. • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is Dec. 17 July. The bone will be on display through Nov. 25, Call 499-3525 for ticket information. Tickets at 7:30 p.m. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. purchased at the door are an additional $2. Call 719-542-1100 for tickets for either event. “Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog” The Denver Art Museum has the special exhibit Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas is in the Space Foundation Discovery Center, “Wyeth: Andrew and Jamie in the Studio,” is Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. at Stargazers Theatre & 4425 Arrowswest Drive through Jan. 16. It is exploring the connection between a father and Event Center in Colorado Springs. Tickets are included in admission for the discovery center son who shared artistic habits and unique $37 in advance. The theater is at 10 S. Parkside and includes all discovery center exhibits. The artistic voices. A special exhibition ticket is Drive; call 476-2200 for ticket information. Space Foundation Discovery Center hours during required. The museum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. An Irish Christmas is at the Pikes Peak Center, the school year are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to Parkway; use the Cultural Center Complex 190 S. Cascade Ave., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. The show 2 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Garage at 12th Avenue and Broadway. includes Irish traditions, storytelling, singing and is $10 for adults, $7.50 for college students, In honor of Veterans Day, active-duty military Irish dancers. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. $4.50 for ages 4-17 and $1 for ages 2-3; there’s a members, veterans, their spouses and children The Oakridge Boys are in the Pikes Peak military discount. are admitted free with military identification Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. They’ll be singing some of their hit songs, such as “Elvira” and “Bobbie Sue,” as well as Christmas favorites. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Patriotic show “So You Think You Can Dance” is at the Pikes The massed pipes and drums Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Dec. 7 at 8 of the tattoo perform at last p.m. The Season 12 tour lineup includes 10 year’s Colorado International finalists. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Tattoo. The Colorado A Star Wars Party is at the Pikes Peak Library Military Taptoo returns to District Rockrimmon Branch Library, 832 the Broadmoor World Arena Village Center Drive, at 2 p.m. Nov. 21. The free Saturday, with performances event includes music, crafts, costumed characters, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. The patriotic contests and cake. All ages are welcome; call show features more than 593-5000 for more information. 400 performers during the The annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration two-hour show, including the is at Widefield Community Center, 705 Aspen 4th Infantry Division Band. Call Drive, is Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Festivities include 520-SHOW or visit the box hayrides, kids’ crafts, caroling, story time, office at the world arena. and a visit with Santa. Non-perishable food Photo by Nel Lampe items will be accepted. —Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Domestic Violence • DUI’s & Traffi c • Assaults Drugs • Personal Injury • Theft • Restraining Orders Courts Martial • Separation Boards • All Felonies 24 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 25 7 Pueblo museums offer free admission Saturday the summer of 1921. A massive rainstorm hit and residents for strolls beside the and reservoirs along the Arkansas River did river, and is attractively landscaped not hold. Levees crumbled and downtown and has art and statuary along Pueblo was under 10 feet of water. The fl ood walking paths. The welcome center changed the course of the river, devastated is at 101 S. Union Ave. Boat tours City has Pueblo and killed hundreds. The city never are available in summer. It’s also recovered its industrial clout. the location for festivals, such as the People who’ve only driven through Blues, Bands and Barbecue Festival storied history Pueblo on the interstate are not aware that in June, Rollin’ on the Riverwalk there are many attractions in this town July 4, and a Holiday Lighting with a population of 108,000. Extravaganza Nov. 27. The Riverwalk Pueblo has a restored Union Avenue is in downtown Pueblo. Historic District occupied by shops, As Pueblo is at an elevation restaurants and galleries. The Southeastern of about 2,000 feet lower than Colorado Heritage Center history museum Colorado Springs, it has a warmer is nearby, and is one of seven museums winter climate and a longer outdoor observing a free admission day Saturday activity season. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake Pueblo State Park is a This museum has a large collection popular camping and fi shing destina- of saddles made in Pueblo, as well as a tion and great for water sports. Biking display about the Pueblo Dodgers, a minor and hiking trails are available. league baseball team that was an affi liate Pueblo Zoo in City Park is open of the Brooklyn Dodgers, now the Los year-round. Across the parking lot Angeles Dodgers. It also has a railroad is an antique hand-carved Parker display and antique telephone exhibit. carousel, surrounded by child-sized The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum amusement park rides that are open is about 6 miles east of Pueblo, on the evenings in summer. grounds of the former Pueblo Army Center for American Values is The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project is in downtown Air Base. The museum is offering free at 101 S. Main St., Riverwalk level, Pueblo. The Riverwalk draws hikers, strollers, power walkers admission Saturday. It has a collection of with a gallery display “Portraits of and families. Boat tours are available in summer. historic military and private aircraft in Valor,” a photo collection of more two hangars, along with myriad military- than 240 Medal of Honor recipients. Colorado State University — Pueblo is related collections. A Medal of Honor Memorial by the on the north side of town, east of Interstate The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Pueblo Convention Center, 320 Central 25. The school has 5,000 students and Buell Children’s Museum are located at 210 Main St., pays tribute to four Medal of offers 28 undergraduate degrees and N. Santa Fe. The art center has a theater Honor recipients who are from Pueblo. A eight graduate programs. It is home to the as well as art galleries and a gift shop. display of artifacts and uniforms are dis- reigning 2014 Division II National Football Adjacent to the center is the award-winning played inside the Pueblo Convention Center. champions, the Thunderwolves. children’s museum with displays and Pueblo has been home to the Colorado Pueblo has a drive-in theater, the interactive exhibits on a child’s level. State Fair since 1892. The fair is held Mesa Drive-In, at 2625 Santa Fe Drive, The $24 million, 32-acre Arkansas annually at the State Fair Grounds in that is open spring through fall, with three Historic Riverwalk Project draws visitors Pueblo, mid-August through Labor Day. screens. There’s also an A&W drive-in at 1327 S. Prairie Ave. To reach Pueblo, take I-25 south about 40 miles. There are several exits for Pueblo. A Medal of Honor Memorial is next to the Story and photos by Nel Lampe fort is on the grounds. The museum The Steelworks Center of the West Pueblo Convention Mountaineer staff traces the development and cultural museum chronicles the history of the steel Just the Facts Center. Statues honoring history of the area through its exhibits mill, and is one of the free museums the four Medal of Honor The city of Pueblo, about 40 miles and is admission-free Saturday. available Saturday. • TRAVEL TIME – 45 minutes recipients from Pueblo south of Fort Carson on Interstate 25, When gold, silver and other metals Charles Goodnight passed through • FOR AGES – anyone was founded in 1842, is one of the oldest were discovered in the 1850s, Pueblo the Pueblo area while driving cattle from are in Heroes Plaza. • TYPE – museums settlements in what is now Colorado. It became an important industrial center. Texas to Denver to reach the railroads. was established as a trading fort on the Pueblo established smelters to process He bought a ranch west of Pueblo and • FUN FACTOR – #### banks of the Arkansas River and called ore and developed agriculture in the area. invested in banking. He’s credited (OUT OF 5 STARS) El Pueblo. At that time, the Arkansas When William Palmer expanded his with inventing the chuck wagon. • WALLET DAMAGE – FREE NOV. 14 River marked the border with Mexico, railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, it Pueblo was a popular destination for • $ = Less than $20 making it a good location for a trading reached Pueblo in 1872. Palmer started immigrant workers, drawn by the jobs fort. The El Pueblo Museum is at the the Colorado Coal and Iron Company at the smelters and iron mill, as well as $$ = $21-$40 original fort location, which is a dig site. in Pueblo and it became a steel mill in constructing railroad lines. In 1900, more $$$ = $41-$60 A reproduction of the original trading 1884, the fi rst steel mill in the West. than half of the city’s population were $$$$ = $61-$80 immigrants; the steel mill had workers ASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR from 32 nations. Pueblo also became a (B ) railroad hub; six railroads ran through The El Pueblo Museum has a reproduction of the 1842 fort on the grounds of the original site. Pueblo, with dozens of trains per day. The Free museums town grew to 35,000 residents in the 1880s and was the second largest city in Colorado, These Pueblo museums will be free and open surpassed only by the town of Denver. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: In the 1880s and 1890s, Pueblo • Colorado Mental Health Institute Museum quadrupled in size. Parks were built and 13th and Francisco streets the wealthy built mansions. John Thatcher, • El Pueblo History Museum who invested in agriculture, banks and 301 N. Union Avenue businesses, built the 37-room Rosemount • Firefi ghters Historical Center mansion, now a museum and one of the 116 Broadway Ave. fi nest Victorian-era mansions in the U.S. • Infozone News Museum at Rawlings Library Many of the immigrants turned to 100 E. Abriendo Ave. farming, and Pueblo is known for its • Pueblo Heritage Museum vegetables and particularly the Pueblo 201 W. B. St. chili, celebrated in a Chile and Frijoles • Steelworks Center of the West Festival in September. Pueblo was the 215 Canal St. saddle capital of the world. The steel More than two dozen aircraft are displayed in the • Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum mill was the largest industry and Pueblo Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, including a 31001 Magnuson Ave. Buell Children’s Museum is adjacent to the Sangre de Cristo Art Center. was the largest industrial city west of the World War II B-29. The museum also has military It is one of the top children’s museums in the country and focuses on art, Mississippi River. uniforms and other military-related exhibits. Places to see in the science and history. But a powerful fl ood struck Pueblo in Pikes Peak area. 26 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 27 28 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 29 30 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015 Nov. 13, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 13, 2015

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