Vol. 69 No. 25 June 24, 2011

Word of the month: Fairness

Photos by Dustin Senger War fighters return Above: Capt. James Watson, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reports the arrival of 249 Soldiers from 1st BCT at a welcome home ceremony June 15 inside the Special Events Center. Sgt. Jose “Freddie” Ruiz, center, Warrior Transition Battalion, rejoined 1st BCT nine months after a blast from an improvised explosive device in Kandahar resulted in his quick medevac. Right: Sgt. Keith Pope, 1st Special Troops Bn., 1st BCT, reunites with his wife, Angela Pope, at a welcome home ceremony June 15 inside the Special Events Center. The newlyweds married Jan. 15, 2010; six months prior to the deployment. Angela Pope was “more than counting down the days,” she said, and then constantly checking the minutes leading into the ceremony. “Anybody (about to) deploy, keep your head up, stay busy and keep in touch,” said Keith Pope, “and then the time will just go by.” About 1,000 Soldiers from the brigade had safely returned to the Mountain Post as of Wednesday; approximately 2,700 additional war fighters are expected to return in the next four weeks. EOD unit deploys to assist brigade by Dustin Senger Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st shows up when they find a bomb or an IED explodes. Mountaineer staff Ordnance Group (EOD), will support 2nd BCT in The EOD community is aggressively trying to get to southern Afghanistan by combating improvised the left of that and stop everything before it happens.” Fort Carson’s 749th Ordnance Company explosive devices and conventional munitions, said Roughly half of Copeland’s Soldiers had already deployed to Afghanistan June 17 to assist 2nd Capt. Corbin Copeland, 749th Ord. commander. stepped onto a battlefield and most of his team leaders Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “Our main focus will be on the counter IED See EOD on Page 4 About 40 Soldiers from 749th Ord., 242nd fight,” said Copeland. “Everybody thinks EOD only

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MOUNTAINEER Word of the month Commanding General: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Garrison Commander: Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Fairness trademark of competent leaders Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: Commentary by Master Sgt. Jose A. Colon Rivera be offered opportunities for which they were properly Rick Emert 4th Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Office qualified or have the potential to excel at — and also to be Editor: Devin Fisher judged — based on their performance and productivity. Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland The basis for a strong organization is dignity and In my equal opportunity classes, I often ask how much Dustin Senger respect. If the people in an organization truly understand you would trust me if I was a racist, or if my behavior Kerstin Lopez the meaning of those two words, and are willing to treat toward women could be construed as sexual harassment. Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett each other with respect, then harmony ensues and The answer is simple: you wouldn’t trust me. Staff intern: Samantha B. Koss productivity will increase. Illegal discrimination in all its varieties and sexual Happenings: Nel Lampe In environments where inconsequentials are the basis harassment are the antithesis of the values that we, as Sports writer: Walt Johnson Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall for decisions that affect the career of individuals, and military professionals, recognize as the basis of our code unpredictability is the paradigm, productivity decreases of ethics. When we allow those things to fester in our This commercial enterprise newspaper is and morale is undermined. organization, we are allowing a disease to zap the strength an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age and of our military. Allowing discrimination, harassment and Mountaineer are not necessarily the official disability are inconsequential when the individual is otherwise unfairness to reign is the mark of a weak and unwise leader. view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or fully qualified for a job or task. Unfortunately, when That is why the Army’s Equal Opportunity along with the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. prejudices, greed and power trips are the basis of decision the Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Prevention of The editorial content of the Mountaineer making, the goals of the organization become secondary to Sexual Assault programs are spelled out in the “Army is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs the thought process of the individual making the decision. Command Policy.” Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: One of the key indicators of whether an environment Fairness is the trademark of competent leaders. In 526-4144. 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Call 634-5905 to subscribe or for targeted advertising opportunities 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 24, 2011 Exercise tests homeland security Story and photo by Kerstin Lopez tabletop exercise focused on the recovery Mountaineer staff mission on day two. The exercise scenario consisted of an Key Mountain Post military and civilian EF-3 tornado, which touched down on Fort leaders gathered at the Elkhorn Conference Carson destroying and damaging numerous Center June 15-16 to conduct an extensive training facilities, barracks and homes on training exercise. the installation. The U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Carson “We are exercising the recovery piece of participated in an Installation Management our mission. Primarily what we are looking at Command seminar to assist the garrison is the structural damage and how we recover commander and his staff develop a training from that,” Brent said. and exercise strategy using the Homeland The goal of the seminar and training Security Exercise and Evaluation Program, exercise is to have first responders, directors, said William Brent, force protection specialist. special staff and operations personnel gain a The focus of the two-day seminar was to better understanding of developing exercises evaluate installation performance and develop using the HSEEP process to train and corrective action plans to improve and maintain effectively evaluate the dictated 30 garrison emergency preparedness, prevent hostile capabilities, Brent said. acts, protect Soldiers, Family members and A Department of Homeland Security civilians, and improve response and recovery Preparedness Directorate official said training capabilities, Brent said. exercises aim to help entities obtain objective “IMCOM sends out a team to familiarize assessments of their capabilities so that gaps, all the installations with the Homeland deficiencies and vulnerabilities are identified Security Exercise and Evaluation Program, and remedied prior to a real incident. and this is part of that,” he said. “It’s important because we need to The first day involved a seminar to practice a coordinated effort of how to best increase HSEEP knowledge, exercise design recover for a smooth process, ensure security, and capability assessments. To test one of ensure safety and get everybody back up Fort Carson community and military leaders gather for a training the garrison capabilities, a scenario-driven operational,” Brent said. exercise at the Elkhorn Conference Center June 16.

EOD didn’t dampen their spirits. The war fighters smiled Film from Page 1 while exchanging stories, snacks, sports drinks and from Page 3 reading materials, prior to weighing-in for the flight had deployed three or four times. The unit started more than 7,000 miles west. Three Blue Star mothers “We are here to see the Soldiers’ interaction as training for the one-year deployment to Afghanistan offered toiletries, phone cards, pocket flags and hugs. they are observing this documentary. The booklets about three months after returning from Iraq. “We’re very tight — everyone knows each other,” that we are handing out are provided by TriWest “They have been working hard for over a year,” said Spc. Wyatt Fluckiger, 749th Ord., while staging and ... used for therapeutic journaling. We are said Copeland, who took command in February his gear inside the holding area, on the eve of his 22nd interested in seeing how the Soldiers are going to 2010. “They’re ready to support the brigade and birthday. He had just finished a sirloin steak dinner take that book and utilize it once they leave,” said save lives in Afghanistan.” inside the A/DACG with the other EOD technicians. Navy Cmdr. George Durgin, resilience division chief. “They’re a confident group and very easy to get Fluckiger was assigned to the Fort Carson unit last The booklets also encourage Soldier and along with,” said Staff Sgt. Vernon Shepard, 2nd Special summer, after graduating from the joint-service Naval Family interaction and journaling. Troops Battalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., regarding the School Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He said only “It’s another tool in our toolbox. The more 749th Ord. He was making the journey with the EOD five out of 25 servicemembers passed, three quit, and tools we have the better we can help the unit to Afghanistan, as one of about 3,500 Soldiers the most arduous testing involved ground ordnance, Soldier,” said Durgin. from 2nd BCT deploying in May and June. such as land mines, grenades and projected munitions. Following the show, Rademacher encouraged The 749th Ord. shared farewells with friends and “I feel like the training has been good, but still, moviegoers to start journaling by engaging the relatives, and then departed for the Arrival/Departure everything is different,” said Fluckiger, explaining audience in discussions about their own experiences. Airfield Control Group wearing MultiCam uniforms, that the EOD unit encourages ideas from every “This movie really opened my eyes, as my wife the camouflage pattern for Operation Enduring Soldier, regardless of their rank. “It’s like a puzzle. just deployed for her first time June 13 and it Freedom. They filed inside the airport wearing Even though you’ve solved puzzles in the past that allowed me to see what she and our Family will go tactical gear, full rucksacks and slung rifles. doesn’t mean you’ll solve them in the future.” through,” said Kareem Braithwaite, director of The imminent transition from training to combat “They’re really good at what they do,” said Pfc. intramural sports, Directorate of Family and Alan Sanders, 749th Ord., while Morale, Welfare and Recreation. sitting near the runway about 30 minutes prior to departure. Sanders, a human resources spe- Blocking intersections cialist, described the EOD tech- nicians as intelligent, confident citable offense and athletic. The approaching Mountaineer staff flight starts his first tour of duty Warning: drivers blocking public in a contingency area. intersections near Fort Carson gates are subject to be cited by local law enforcement officials. “I cannot wait to get back,” The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office contacted the said Sanders, glancing over a Provost Marshal Office to alert them of a recent issue staged airplane on the horizon. of Fort Carson-bound traffic blocking the intersection “I was just talking to my wife on Westmeadow Drive under the Academy Boulevard overpass. According to Carl Backus, Security Access and it’s really starting to sink in.” Control Division chief, the sheriff’s office said they “I have never worked with would be monitoring the area to ensure the problem a better group of Soldiers in doesn’t continue and will issue citations to drivers my career,” said Copeland, an blocking the intersection. “When accessing Fort Carson, please don’t Army officer with more than block any of the intersections, which causes gridlock Photo by Dustin Senger seven years of service. “My and can have an impact on emergency vehicle response Spc. Mike Becker, 749th Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance thanks goes out to all the time,” Backus said. Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), departs a bus at the Family members who support While the incidents to date involve traffic near Gate 3, Backus noted that citations can be issued to Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group June 17, ahead of his one-year the company. They truly are the drivers blocking intersections near all gates. deployment to Afghanistan. ones who sacrifice the most.” June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Soldiers celebrate Army birthday Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram Keeping with Army tradition, the youngest and Battalion, 49th Quarter master Brigade, and Sgt. 1st U.S. Division-North Public Affairs oldest Soldiers serving at COB Speicher joined Class Walter Richard, 57, a motor sergeant with Tedesco and Command Sgt. Maj. Keith Moore, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE DSTB senior enlisted leader. cut the cake before Soldiers lined up for their share. SPEICHER, Iraq — “Tradition is a very important part Pvt. Erica Daggett, 18, a cargo specialist assigned of our service. We need to remember where we came to the 89th Transportation Company, 6th Transportation See Birthday on Page 10 from,” said Lt. Col. Matt Tedesco, commander, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, moments after cutting the cake commemorating the Army’s 236th birthday at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, June 14. Soldiers at COB Speicher celebrated with two Army traditions: a fun run and a ceremonial cake. The day began at 6 a.m., when Soldiers gathered in front of U.S. Division–North Headquarters to participate in a five-kilometer run sponsored by the 275th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion from Fort Lee, Va. Bragging rights went to the 591st Engineer Company, 326th Engineer Battalion, as Spc. Joseph Holzinger finished the run first with a time of 19 minutes, 50 seconds. “For me, this was a great way to spend the Army birthday,” Holzinger said at the finish line. “I had a lot of fun out here; it was a great confidence booster. Happy birthday, Army.” For lunch, the kitchen staff at the North Dining Facility, COB Speicher prepared a special meal of steak, lobster and shrimp cocktail for servicemembers Lt. Col. Matt Tedesco, commander, Division Special Troops Battalion, left, and Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Keith and civilians deployed in support of Operation Moore, right, cut the Army birthday cake with the help of the oldest and youngest Soldiers — Sgt. 1st Class Walter New Dawn. For dessert, the staff brought out an Richard, 57, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, and Pvt. Erica Daggett, 18, 89th Transportation enormous birthday cake with the Army crest painted Company, 6th Transportation Battalion, 49th Quartermaster Brigade — deployed to Contingency Operating Base in icing across the center. Speicher, Iraq — at the North Dining Facility, June 14.

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Miscellaneous for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building Study looks into Public Works launched an incentive program April 1 to 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. concussions, PTSD turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Questions can also be submitted by email to The U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for [email protected]. Know your rights. Command is conducting a research study to the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every determine how military personnel with combat- participating battalion receives money quarterly; the Briefings related traumatic brain injury or post traumatic top two battalions receive an additional bonus amount. stress disorder perform on tests for thinking and Call 526-5898 for more information about the program. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Self-help weed control program — Department of — is held July 19-21 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the daily function. Defense regulations require training for people applying Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. The study will look at a hyperbaric oxygen pesticides on military installations. Units interested in This training is required for all Soldiers asked to experimental procedure as a possible future participating in the Self-Help Weed Control Program perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation treatment for TBI or PTSD. To be eligible, participants must send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of must be active-duty military ages 18-65 who transportation and application of herbicides. Once sergeant first class to command sergeant major, have experienced at least one concussion or mild individuals are properly trained by the Directorate of chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No TBI while deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan or have Public Works base operations contractor grounds reservations are required to attend training. Classes maintenance section, the Soldier can be issued the offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean PTSD without a history of concussion. appropriate products and equipment so units can treat Graves at 526-5613/5614 for more information. The initial phone interview to discuss the weeds around their unit. Weed control training sessions Asymmetric Warfare Group Recruiting Team — study takes about an hour. Participants will are held Wednesdays through September from 10-11 holds recruiting briefings July 20-21 at 10:30 a.m. and complete questionnaires that measure memory, a.m. at building 3708. Each unit may send up to five 1:30 p.m. in the Elkhorn Conference Center’s Aspen thinking and balance and may have sessions in a Soldiers for training. Call 896-0852 for more informa- Room. AWG provides operational advisory assistance hyperbaric chamber while breathing either tion about the DPW Self-Help Weed Control Program. to Army and Joint Force commanders to enhance the pure oxygen or room air. Visits will take place Threat Awareness and Reporting Program — All combat effectiveness of the operating force and enable at Evans Army Community Hospital, Outcomes Department of the Army personnel must attend threat the defeat of asymmetric threats. The AWG is seeking awareness training at least annually, according to Army sergeants first class through sergeants major and Assessment Center and the Hyperbaric Regulation 381-12. The Rocky Mountain Field Office officers in the rank of major and lieutenant colonel for Medicine Complex. There is no compensation for provides TARP briefings to ensure everyone under- its operational adviser teams. AWG is also looking for participation. Call the Study Information Center stands the threat toward the U.S. Army and counterpart sergeants through sergeants first class and captains at 877-445-3199 for more information. forces, technologies and critical information. Call through lieutenant colonels for operational support and 526-4810 or 1065 to schedule a unit TARP brief. staff positions. Visit http://www.awg.army.mil or Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant contact the AWG recruiting team at 301-768-6159 In-processing Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of each or DSN 312-733-5366 for more information. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. month at the Family Connection Center from 11:30 Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon Initial issues a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all active the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Mondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m. members and those interested in becoming future Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, Partial issues SAMC members. The club was originally a U.S. Forces 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Command organization of elite noncommissioned recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Cash sales/report of survey officers but is now an Armywide program for individuals briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. who have met the criteria and have proven themselves Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Direct exchange to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. process. Contact the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings are Partial turn-ins Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for more information. held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Command Evaluation and Training Team — Center; sign-in is at 6:45 a.m. and briefings start at 7 Full turn-ins COMET provides commanders at all levels with a a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring a copy of their Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. responsive maintenance and supply assessment and orders, but must bring a pen to complete forms. Call Unit issues and turn-ins training tool that improves the combat effectiveness, 526-4730/4588 for more information. Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the Education Center hours of operation — The programs. The team identifies supply and maintenance first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing Mountain Post Training and Education Center, weaknesses and problems, and provides individual/unit sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: reinforcement training based on assessments. Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- Results remain confidential for the unit commander first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m. only. The team provides assistance in the majority their expiration term of service, but must attend the to 4:30 p.m. of maintenance and supply management areas with briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start • Army Learning Center — Mondays- one-on-one training, and by conducting follow-up of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. visits. The team also conducts classes to help Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held • Defense Activity for Nontraditional strengthen supply skills and improve maintenance Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building Education Support and Army Personnel readiness. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or email 1117, room 120. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays 7:30- [email protected] for more information. Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. 11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in Medical Activity Correspondence Department responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort building 1340, room 123, from 10-11 a.m. and noon to office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of 1 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from Information) Office in the Patient Administration facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and any military occupational specialty, have a general Division hours are Mondays-Wednesdays and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score Fridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursdays and points of contact for services: 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit more information. Support Services service order desk can be reached at the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from 9 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or routine a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic Hours of Operation on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong signs or other facility damage. Street. Shipment under Full Replacement Value • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate claimants must submit their Department of Defense at 719-491-0218 or email Eric.Bailey1@conus. under the following hours: Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days. Shipment army.mil when needing trash containers, trash is • Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 under Defense Personal Property Program claimants overflowing or emergency service is required. a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday must log into the Defense Personal Property System at • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), http://www.move.mil and report all the items online “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 or email Woody. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within nine [email protected] for service needs or to report • Stack (formerly Raiders) — Friday, 7-9 a.m. months directly with carriers to receive full replacement complaints. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 value for missing and destroyed items. All other • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at p.m. (dinner). Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims 526-6670 or email [email protected]. p.m. (brunch, 5-6:30 p.m. (supper). Monday- Office within two years of the date of delivery or • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Dennis.Frost@ (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). at 526-1355 for more information. conus.army.mil. • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9 a.m. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers Use this number to obtain self-help tools and equipment a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5- of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing or a motorized sweeper. 6:30 p.m. (dinner). through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers • Base operations contracting officer represen- • Butts Army Airfield — Friday, 7-9 a.m. not in the SRP process can receive legal assistance and tative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. powers of attorney at the main legal office located at [email protected] for questions on snow Closed Friday-Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5- Readiness Center. 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Div. “We got hospital staff informed BASE SPEICHER, Iraq — Medical really good response of patients’ conditions. and emergency personnel stationed on times. The medics were Emergency response Contingency Operating Base Speicher on scene very quickly. and base defense units rushed to the Morale, Welfare and We had security on the assisted the CSH and Recreation building following reports of scene about the same allowed medical personnel Soldiers being injured from indirect fire time, so we could secure to practice standing during a mass casualty exercise June 13. it and keep anybody else operating procedures and Medics, military police, firemen from wandering into the test communication links and the base reactionary force responded area, and (preventing in an effort to more to the call, refreshing crucial skills and further casualties).” efficiently and effectively techniques should such an incident After stabilizing the treat patients, said Col. actually occur. casualties, who suffered Lisa Dumont, commander, Soldiers fight the way they train, simulated wounds ranging 256th CSH. said Col. Edward Horvath, deputy from simple sprains to “It tests our commu- commander, 256th Combat Support severe lacerations and nication between not only Hospital, U.S. Division–North. burns, medics moved the the command post and the “MASCAL events are … infre- injured troops away from tactical operations center quent, which makes it all the more the MWR building. here, but also the hospital incumbent on us to practice and stay Medics and firefighters and then our assets on sharp,” said Horvath. then loaded the wounded post,” Dumont said. Division Special Troops Battalion, into ambulances for trans- Morton said coordi- 4th Infantry Division, personnel played portation to the hospital. nating all the pieces of a large role in the training exercise — Event coordinators the exercise presented a specifically Base Defense Operations mixed in several com- challenge for the DSTB. Center Soldiers assigned to Company D plicated scenarios with “Everybody has a Firemen with the Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, Fire who provide daily force protection for severely wounded patients real-world mission, and Department assist Sgt. Joseph Lach, Company B, 407th Civil Affairs troops and civilians on COB Speicher. to test emergency everybody’s working Battalion, U.S. Division-North, out of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Within minutes of the call, Soldiers responders’ skills, said every day to do what building after Lach sustained injuries in a simulated indirect fire assigned to the BDOC raced to the Morton, who helped they have been deployed attack during a June 13 mass casualty exercise. scene and cordoned off the area, with organize the scenario. for,” said Morton. “The assistance from the 272nd Military “(Medics) did a great job of deal- triaged and the litter bearers brought CSH sees and treats patients just like Police Company, to provide security for ing (with) what we had thrown at them them in, and we knew right away where battalion medics do. The base defense first responders. today,” said Morton. they were supposed to go.” team is normally out doing security Elements of the fire department Medical staff from the CSH, as well Medical personnel assigned to the missions, and the fire department arrived moments later, dousing simulated as several medics from various units CSH rotate every 90 days, presenting does their job on a daily basis.” fires before medics with the 256th stationed on COB Speicher, unloaded logistical challenges of streamlining All the units involved in the mass CSH moved in to assess casualties. and treated the patients upon arrival to operations between changing units, in casualty exercise took time from their the 256th CSH. addition to the already stressful environ- daily routines to sharpen skills during “It went very well. ment of treating wounded Soldiers. the event, Morton said. Everybody responded “We have a good group of Prior to the mission, each unit Everybody has a real-world quickly, so we were able physicians, and this helps them get in rehearsed battle drills and focused to assign roles before sync with one another,” said Horvath. emphasis on individual roles, he added. mission, and everybody’s the patients rolled in,” In addition to testing medical “Everybody came together, identi- working every day to do what said Sgt. Kelly Barger, readiness and capabilities, troops also fying what their training requirements ‘ noncommissioned-offi - used the scenario as an indicator of would be for executing (the MASCAL),” they have been deployed for. cer-in-charge of ground the level of communication between said Morton. “So, as we build the — Maj. Russell Morton ambulance missions, medical and emergency response units. scenario, we can make sure we achieve ’ 256th CSH. “They were Fire department, base defense and those training goals.” Coins Tell A Story…

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Sgt. Andrew Perr, 576th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, investigates a suspicious vehicle during a June 8 field training exercise using a hydraulically-powered arm on a Buffalo Medium Mine Protected Vehicle.

Engineers clear the way forward Story and photos by Sgt. Craig Cantrell mine detection and proofing system used by the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office engineers to find, interrogate and mark metallic explosive hazards. Combat engineers from the 4th Engineer The Husky crawled along at a pace of 5 mph Battalion conducted route-clearance patrol training while the rest of the convoy kept a vigilant eye for on Fort Carson April 11-20 and May 31-June 12 in signs of possible threats along the route. The Husky preparation for an upcoming deployment. crew is charged with the daunting task of discovering The 4th Eng. Bn. conducted its training in “crawl, any improvised explosive devices. walk and run phases” with the intent of fully training “It’s a bad feeling when something blows up the Soldiers to identify and react to possible threats behind you,” said Spc. Justin Dalenko, Husky they could encounter in combat while clearing routes. operator with the 62nd Sapper Company, 4th Eng. “This is probably one of the best train-ups I’ve Bn., during an April 12 route-clearance patrol. had with any unit,” said Sgt. Andrew Perr, team After interrogating a possible IED the convoy leader assigned to 576th Mobility Augmentation received fire from the opposition forces playing Company, 4th Eng. Bn. the role of insurgents who hid behind rocks and The morning began with a mission brief explaining trees and tried to coax the convoy into a firefight. what the Soldiers should expect during the training The opposition used the terrain to its advantage and what was expected of the Soldiers. during engagements as well as simulated IEDs and The smooth came to an abrupt end when the other mock explosives to keep the convoy on its convoy lumbered onto the dusty road that led to toes at all times. the training area. The IED simulators are composed of an initial Upon reaching the entrance to the route clearance charge from a 2-ounce CO2 cartridge and a primary patrol lane, the convoy took a few minutes to make charge from a 6-ounce cartridge that blows baby last-minute adjustments while some enjoyed a powder out of the device to simulate a blast radius, break before the arduous journey through the mock said Sgt. Chad Free, 569th Mobility Augmentation danger-infested route began. Company, 4th Eng. Bn. Once the lane was ready to accept the convoy into “This training is basically one of the best trainings Spc. Xeng Vang, 576th Mobility Augmentation Company, its teeth, the observer controller charged with we can get with the equipment that we have,” said 4th Engineer Battalion, recovers a FasTac robot used to overseeing the convoy from an unbiased perspective Perr. “It’s outstanding that this battalion gathered up investigate a culvert during a route-clearance patrol that gave the signal for the convoy to conduct its patrol. this equipment on short notice and prepared us for was part of a June 8 field training exercise on Fort Carson. The convoy was led by a Husky, a vehicle-mounted (our) route clearance (mission).”

Birthday together,” Richard said. “The esprit de “It’s awesome to take part in this and women who came before them. from Page 5 corps between Soldiers is very impor- tradition,” she said. “A lot of Soldiers “Continental Congress called upon tant, especially in a deployed environ- have given their lives to protect our the formation of 10 companies to sup- Richard, who began his military ment like this one. We need to take pride country since the Army started out 236 port operations in Boston in 1775,” service in 1970 at age 17, said he is in our history and our heritage.” years ago, and it is great to be able to be Tedesco said. “It’s important to take glad to see many of the traditions he Dagget said celebrating the a part of that history.” time out to recognize the sacrifices our learned about as a young Soldier still Army’s history and traditions helps Tedesco said he wanted Soldiers to forefathers made. It is a proud day for hold true in the modern Army. young Soldiers build respect and take the time to appreciate the courage everyone in uniform, especially those “Our customs hold the military pride in their service. and sacrifice made by all of the men who are deployed.” June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 11

Running clinic Fort Carson Soldiers learn exercises to help increase running ability at a clinic June 17. The clinic, sponsored by LifeQuest Transitions and Newton Running, was led by professional runners Ian Adamson and Doug Bertram. Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett

Award Div., in 2008, brought him to NCOs, and appreciates the chance man, there is a great woman,’ and I from Page 9 Baghdad, where he served with a to excel at a higher level. have two of them — my mother, and military transition team as a medical Turner attributes his work ethic to my wife, Jocelyn,” he said. Turner enlisted in the Army in adviser to the 6th Iraqi Army Div. his mother. After being recognized with the 2003 as a combat medic. Now on his third deployment, “My mother has been my biggest award, Turner said he simply performed “I wanted to do something that was Turner no longer serves with a line influence. She was a single mom raising his job the only way he knew how to. positive, and I thought being a medic unit, but said he still finds his job five kids, all the while maintaining a “I didn’t do anything special, I just and serving was the most positive thing rewarding as well as challenging. fulltime job in the National Guard,” said came to work and improved my fighting to do in a uniform,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed the technical challenge Turner. “The one thing she taught position,” said Turner. “I treat this job During his first deployment to of the job that has been given to me,” me that I keep in my mind is to do just like every other mission.” Iraq, Turner served with Troop B, 1st he said. “It’s a different type of job at something right or don’t do it at all.” Instead of IV bags and abdominal Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd the division level. I had to learn to do Turner said his wife, who he has dressings, Turner said he now uses Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., the job of an operations NCO.” known since childhood, is his biggest operations orders and fragmentary conducting operations near Arab Turner said he was given the supporter. orders in his job at division headquarters. Jabour as a senior line medic. opportunity well before his time, as “I forget who said it, but the “It’s like a digital aid bag; just a new Turner’s second tour with 4th Inf. his job is usually staffed by senior saying goes ‘Behind every great set of tools at my disposal,” he said.

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Defending freedom Army Ball honors service to nation Story and photos by the fallen comrades who have paid the Samantha B. Koss ultimate sacrifice while defending freedom Mountaineer intern for the past 236 years. Guests paused for a moment of silence More than a year before the Declaration to remember the fallen heroes as Sgt. of Independence was adopted 236 years Julie Foster, 759th Military Police Battalion ago, the Army was born, making it older and Fort Carson’s noncommissioned officer than the United States of America. of the year, lit the candle on the table. Since June 14, 1775, the oldest branch A few items sat on the table representing in the U.S. military has fought in 183 fallen Soldiers, such as a lemon, which campaigns, from the Battle of Lexington signified fallen Soldiers’ bitter fate; and to Operations Enduring Freedom and a salt shaker, symbolizing the tears shed New Dawn. by loved ones. On Saturday, Fort Carson celebrated “A wine glass turned upside down this history with the annual Army Ball, reminds us that our fallen comrades can not be beginning with a formal dinner followed with us tonight to drink a toast and celebrate by dancing at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. the Army’s 236 birthday,” said Sgt. 1st “Let us honor the greatest Army the Class Shannon Wright, the event moderator. world has ever seen,” said retired Lt. Gen. Guests raised their wine glasses to Edward Soriano, former commanding general toast their fallen comrades as well as of Fort Carson and guest speaker at the ball. Soldiers currently fighting overseas. About 500 guests wearing gowns, “The Army is a growing, evolving dress uniforms or suits passed the Color organization with an unquenchable desire Guard as they entered the Crowne Plaza. for perfection,” Soriano said during his “The horses of the Color Guard hold 183 after-dinner speech. “Today’s Army is the best, battle streamers, which represent campaigns most capable Army in our nation’s history.” the Army has fought in,” said Todd Richert, Soldiers are combating terrorism in more ceremony coordinator. “The Army Ball than 120 countries, he said after reminding builds camaraderie and sense of pride in the guests not to forget the 357 Soldiers the Army’s history and their units.” whose names are etched on stones at the “As I look around the room, I’m delighted Mountain Post Warrior Memorial by Gate 1. to see men and women whose selfless service As the formal events of the night ended, keeps our Army alive and stronger than guests moved to the dance floor for a few ever,” said Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting hours of line dancing and slow dances. senior commander, 4th Infantry Division “It’s been a class A event,” said Linda and Fort Carson, to open the ceremony. Heussher, Family member guest. “I’ve had The Army is an organization that a great time tonight; (the Ball) is beautiful.” remembers its past in order to protect the Remembering the past honors the country’s future, Soriano said, noting sacrifice of those who came before, Soriano this years’ theme: “Remember the past, said closing the ceremony. protect the future.” “Protecting the future is our responsibility A small, round table set for one stood … ensuring that our Army will be strong,” at the front of the banquet hall, recognizing he said. Above: Jennifer Burns and Lt. Col. Christopher Burns, 759th Military Police Battalion, slow dance during the Army Ball Saturday at the Crown Plaza Hotel.

Left: The Color Guard marches into the Army Ball presenting the colors and battle streamers of the 183 campaigns the Army has fought in since its birth in 1775. 14 MOUNTAINEER — June 24, 2011

Mountain Post Historical Center Post gets sneak peek Story and photo by Andrea Sutherland won’t be out till 10:30 every night working.” to be, but it’s a start.” Mountaineer staff Gloria Ruhnke’s husband, Steve Ruhnke, Leaders at Fort Carson commended Ruhnke’s is the curator for the 4th Infantry Division work at a ribbon-cutting ceremony June 10. For Gloria Ruhnke, the ribbon-cutting of museum and has been working long hours to “This facility brings promise of a greater Phase I of the Mountain Post Historical Center ensure the opening was successful. facility,” said Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, meant she could sigh with relief. “It’s nice to have something available,” garrison commander. “It feels good for me,” she said. “Now he Steve Ruhnke said. “Not at the point we want McLaughlin spoke about the events surrounding the museum’s opening — the anniversary of D-Day, the Vietnam Veterans’ Welcome Home Ceremony, the Army’s birthday and the Army Ball — and said the opening of this museum supports the theme of remembering the past and protecting the future. “Those who can’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it,” said Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “(This museum) will help tell Fort Carson’s story.” The $750,000 semi-permanent artifact storage facility is just the first step in building a $6 million museum that will house the thousands of artifacts Ruhnke and volunteers have collected. “Right now we’re displaying about 10 percent of our collection,” Ruhnke said. Retired Lt. Gen. Edward Soriano, former Fort Carson commanding general, said the facility honors Soldiers and their Families. “When it’s complete, it will be an icon and a treasure for the community,” Soriano said. The artifact facility is located near Gate 1 and features displays from World War I Ivan Williams reads the sign on the Willys MB 1/4 ton truck on display at the Mountain Post Historical Center. The center to the present. It is scheduled to open to officially opens in July, but guests attending the Vietnam Veterans’ Welcome Home ceremony received an early showing. visitors in July. Junger meets, talks with fans Story and photo by those books you couldn’t put down.” community has been humbling. Junger stressed the importance of Andrea Sutherland “We were at Restrepo,” said Spc. “As a journalist, you’re not writing combat journalism in today’s war zones. Mountaineer staff Corey Lee, 3rd Platoon, Company B, for the people you write about,” Junger “A mission that doesn’t allow 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, said. “But if they like what you do, it’s journalism is in trouble. Journalism Kari Jimenez and Stacy Rencher 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “We were always great. I have people telling me helps keep everyone honest,” he were first in line to get copies of the some of the last people there.” the book helped them. I have mothers said. “Everyone has a story that’s book “War” signed for their husbands “(Junger) went through all the stuff saying you helped explain why my useful to humanity. And everyone who deployed with 1st Battalion, we did,” said Spc. Caleb Dunhan, 2nd son chose to do what he does.” deserves to hear that.” 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Bn., 12th Inf. Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. Reg., 4th BCT, “We got here at noon,” said 4th Inf. Div. Jimenez, who waited in line with her “I wanted to children for an hour and a half to meet explain combat Sebastian Junger, author of “War” to the civilians and co-director of the award-winning and it ended up documentary “Restrepo.” being a good “It’s a good book,” Jimenez said. thing for the “I’ve seen ‘Restrepo,’” Rencher Soldiers,” Junger said. “It was great. It helped me said. “I’m really understand what my husband does.” proud of that.” Junger posed for pictures with “I loved the Jimenez and Rencher after signing book,” said Pfc. copies of his book. Jeff Miller, 3rd More than 150 fans lined up to Special Troops meet Junger at the post exchange Battalion, 3rd Saturday. BCT, 4th Inf. “Some of these guys are the Div. “I haven’t guys I was writing about,” Junger deployed, so said as he signed dozens of copies of it gave me an his latest bestseller. interesting “I was in Koregnal,” said Sgt. perspective.” 1st Class Dana Tanner, 62nd Sapper For Junger, Sebastian Junger, center, talks with members of 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Company, 4th Engineer Battalion. the praise from Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at a book signing Saturday. Junger, the author “(War) was a great read. It was one of the military of “War” and co-director of “Restrepo,” met with more than 150 fans at the Fort Carson Post Exchange. June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 15

Cowgirls learn about Apaches Girl of the West Dayna Jenkins, right, and her aide, Caitlin Kern, learn about the Apache helicopter from pilots of 1st Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. The Girl of the West and her aide were on post to promote the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, which runs July 13-16 at Norris-Penrose Event Center. Military discounts are available. July 13 is Fort Carson Patriot Night; be sure to wear red, white and blue. Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett

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Claims against the estate — With deepest regret Thursday at 6 p.m. Any person paying school taxes to the Family of Spc. Matthew J. Loutsenhizer, may at any time prior to the final adoption of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or budget file or register his objections. Normal indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. business hours are 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. Christopher Johnson at 526-4022. Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to monthly retirement ceremony takes place the Family of Pfc. Eric Soufrine, deceased. Anyone Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Manhart Field. The having claims against or indebtedness to his estate ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiers should contact 1st Lt. Lilieni Collins at 808-990-0801. and the sacrifices of their spouses. Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to Triple Foods hiring — Triple Foods, the new food the Family of Cpl. Christopher Wheeler, deceased. court on Fort Carson, is hiring food service workers Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to and food activity foremen. The food court will his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Lucas Fulmer at contain an Arby’s, Manchu Wok and Burger King. The 479-719-3262. grand opening is projected for August or September. Claims against the estate — With deepest regret Call Beth Waller at 576-6543 or visit http://www. to the Family of Spc. Andrew J. Dalenko, deceased. applymyexchange.com for more information. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to Breast care clinic offers digital technology — Evans his estate should contact 1st Lt. Adam Heisner at Army Community Hospital opened a new breast care 526-1182. clinic for TRICARE beneficiaries. The clinic, located Claims against the estate — With deepest in the hospital’s radiology department, is outfitted regret to the Family of Staff Sgt. Robert Shelter, with new digital mammography capabilities, which deceased. Anyone having claims against or aid in the early detection of breast cancer. The indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. American Cancer Society recommends yearly Paul Borsuk at 526-2833. screenings beginning at age 40. EACH offers breast Roadwork at Weikel Elementary/Chippewa Village care screenings Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and — Directorate of Public Works is rebuilding streets Saturdays. Patients older than 40 may self-refer. around Weikel Elementary School and Chippewa Appointments should be made through the radiology Housing Village in June and July. Access to the department. Call the radiology department at housing villages, child development centers, 526-7300 or visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ elementary school and storage units will be Rad2/mammo.htm for more information. maintained throughout the construction. Work began CID offers reward — The U.S. Army Criminal Wednesday and will continue through July 6 on Investigations Division is offering a $15,000 reward Grove and Coleman streets from Harr Avenue to the for information leading to the apprehension and driveway of the West CDC near Lindstrom Street. conviction of the person(s) responsible for the Access to the West CDC will be maintained on death of Joseph Eric Barker, or any person(s) Coleman Street. Access to Chippewa West Village with knowledge of the circumstances surrounding will be from Sheridan Avenue. Barker’s death. Barker was last seen alive Feb. 9, Holiday reservations for Special Events Center — 2006, on Fort Carson. Barker’s body was found at Authorized users are now able to reserve the Special the sewage basin of the waste-water treatment Events Center for holiday functions. Spots fill up plant on Fort Carson Feb. 21, 2006. Anyone with quickly and are available on a first-come first- information concerning this or any crime should served basis. Reservations must be submitted via contact the Fort Carson CID at 526-3991 or the email to both Bill Reed at [email protected] Military Police Desk at 526-2333. and Ellen Barber at [email protected]. All CID offers reward — The U.S. Army Criminal reservation requests must include two possible dates Investigations Division is offering a $1,000 reward for and two possible time frames. Until confirmations information leading to the apprehension and conviction are received, dates are not official and subject to of the person(s) responsible for the theft of military and maintain an audience’s attention for 20-30 cancellation due to mission requirements. equipment including assorted basic issue items for minutes. Speakers should be comfortable speaking Hospital initiates new no-show policy — A new scopes and tripods, weapon tripods and binoculars to businesses, professional organizations, community “Commander’s Appointment Policy” affects all from a military shipping container in a motor pool leaders, civic groups and schools. Contact Sabine TRICARE beneficiaries who receive health care adjacent to building 1690 between Dec. 9-14. Anyone Mann at 526-5996 or [email protected]. services on Fort Carson and at the Premier Army having knowledge of the incident, who does not wish Yard sales — can be held on post the first and third Health Clinic. Multiple no-shows could result in the to be identified, will be briefed on available options in Saturdays of the month, through December. Fort stopping of medical services; Soldiers requiring unit maintaining confidentiality. Contact Fort Carson CID Carson residents set up their items in front of their escorts to future appointments; patients may have at 526-3991 or the Military Police Desk at 526-2333. homes. Single Soldiers and Families who reside off to sign a statement acknowledging they understand CID offers reward — The U.S. Army Criminal post can set up in the Beacon Elementary School the ramifications of multiple no-shows; a letter may Investigations Division is offering a $5,000 reward parking lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted be sent to the Soldier’s unit when he or his Family for information leading to the apprehension and by the installation Mayoral Program, the Directorate member has multiple no-shows or cancellations; conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of of Public Works Housing Liaison Office and retirees with multiple missed appointments, “left 24 AN/PRC-148 Multiband Inter/Intra Team Radios, the Balfour Beatty Family Housing Office. Call the without being seen,” or cancellations may have their which were transferred through the U.S. mail from Mayoral Program at 526-8303 or Army Community locations of care changed. To cancel appointments Stuttgart, Germany, to Fort Carson in June. Anyone Service at 526-4590 for more information. during weekdays, beneficiaries can call the having knowledge of the incident, who does not wish State Highway 115 construction — The Colorado TRICARE appointment line (719) 457-2273 or to be identified, will be briefed on available options Department of Transportation will be conducting a (866) 422-7391 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in maintaining confidentiality. Contact the Fort construction project through October on State Highway Appointments made through TRICARE online can Carson CID at 526-3991or the MP Desk at 526-2333. 115 outside of Fort Carson’s Gate 5. The project be canceled at http://www.tricareonline.com. American Society of Military Comptrollers — Pikes includes widening the highway from two to four lanes, College orientation class — University of Colorado Peak Chapter is seeking volunteers to serve as officers new turning and acceleration lanes, a new traffic at Colorado Springs offers a college orientation and organizational representatives for a year period signal outside of Gate 5 and realigning Pine Oaks class designed for those wanting to learn research beginning July 1. Members who would like to be Road to intersect with Titus Boulevard. The existing skills, hone their note- and test-taking skills and considered for one of the many available leadership highway will remain in a two-lane configuration; improve critical thinking. The transition seminar positions should contact Pam Hegarty at Pamala. however, drivers can expect shoulder closures and will be held at the Fort Carson Education Center, [email protected] or Deb Weaver at Deborah. occasional traffic stops to allow construction traffic building 1117, Wednesdays from 5-7:30 p.m. from [email protected] to be added to the ballot. to safely cross roadways. Traffic delays are possible. Wednesday 29 to Aug. 17. The cost is $750 and Army seeks medical and dental professional For more information, call the Directorate of Public includes the textbook. Soldiers can use Army tuition civilians — Thousands of jobs are open to civilian Works traffic planning at 526-9267. assistance to pay for the class. Call 526-8066 or medical and dental professionals across the U.S. and Nutrition counseling and classes — The Evans 255-3868 for more information. abroad. Visit http://www.civilianmedicaljobs.com Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division Budget proposal for School District 8 — A or http://www.civiliandentaljobs.com for more offers nutrition counseling on a healthy diet, weight proposed budget has been submitted to the board information and check the schedule for upcoming loss or gain, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, of education of Fountain-Fort Carson District Eight virtual and in-person job fair opportunities. sports nutrition and other nutrition-related diseases or for the 12-month period beginning July 1 and has Seeking speakers — The Fort Carson Public Affairs illnesses. Nutrition classes include heart-healthy/lipid, been filed in the office of Kathy Reinhold where Office is seeking Soldiers, Family members and weight loss, pregnancy nutrition, commissary tour/ it is available for public inspection. The proposed civilians from Fort Carson to speak about their work, healthy shopping and sports nutrition (upon request). budget will be considered for adoption at a meeting training and varied experiences to public organizations To schedule an appointment call the TRICARE of the board of education at the administration throughout the Pikes Peak region. Speakers must be appointment line at 719-457-2273. To register for a building, 10665 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, well-qualified professionals who know how to capture class, call the Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290. June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Tracking system premieres at EACH Story and photo by “The new system is a central com- Roger G. Meyer ponent to efficient lobby management. Fort Carson Medical Department Queuing patients into the system as The Activity Public Affairs they arrive helps manage the patient computerized flow process,” said EACH’s Q-Flow “Q-Flow” Evans Army Community Hospital proponent Eric Everard. “It also allows kiosk allows has unveiled a new “Q-Flow” patient us to establish accessible metrics, patients to sign tracking system to improve access determine inefficiencies, identify best in and receive to care and patient management. practices and optimize clinic resources a printed ticket The computer-based system has to improve each patient’s experience.” with their been successfully tested and used at Everard said its other benefits sequence Fort Carson’s Robinson Clinic since include centralized control and numbers. Clinic 2009. It is also in use or being fielded recording currently unknown patient waiting room at more than 15 Army and Navy processing times hospital leaders will TVs allow installations including Forts Lewis, use to improve service quality and patients to see Wash.; Riley, Kan.; Benning, Ga.; accuracy throughout the hospital. who is next Drum, N.Y.; and Sam Houston, It also provides patients and staff and provide Texas; as well as civilian hospitals with real-time information through additional throughout the United States. audio and visual announcements on information. “We’re always looking for new and televisions and computers. better methods to improve our patients’ The EACH pharmacy, laboratory, identifies a beneficiary category and University of Colorado at Colorado health care experience,” said Fort Emergency Department and Soldier the patient’s place in line within that Springs intern students documented Carson Medical Department Activity Family Care Center have the new category. Warrior Transition Battalion the Q-Flow-related processes in Commander Col. Jimmie O. Keenan. systems. While the U.S. Army Medical and other active-duty Soldiers; same-day August. Everard said this helped the “We expect the new Q-Flow system to Command funded the EACH surgery, discharge and emergency CIB develop hospital staff and patient- reduce all our patients’ wait times.” installations, the Army’s Health room patients have priority at the focused Q-Flow standard operating Q-Flow automates patient reception Facilities Planning Agency funded the pharmacy and laboratory. Regardless procedures. Every school semester and tracking procedures. It provides 10 kiosks and 15 flat-screen TVs in of category, a patient’s place in line UCCS interns continue to assist the hospital staff with visual cues to the SFCC. Q-Flow will eventually be is secured after waiting five minutes. with process improvement initiatives. supplement patient care and employs installed in all hospital waiting areas. 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Part two Live life loving God Commentary by love for God. Do so by making a I have experienced trauma, seen your time and money to church Chap. (Maj.) David J. Arredondo sincere and dedicated effort to love traumatic events and debriefed or organizations, community services Evans Army Community Hospital God with all your heart, soul and diffused crises on various levels and your fellow humans. mind. This is the great and foremost and circumstances. Although I am Let’s express love to God, not Editor’s note: This article is the commandment, Jesus said. sometimes unable to understand or hide it. I am not so much expressing second part of a series; the first Living life loving God may not answer the big question of “Why,” a theological viewpoint as I am an article ran in the Mountaineer automatically solve problems, alleviate I have found that my sincere love for ideological paradigm. I think that our July 30 and is available at anger or bring peace and harmony God always leaves me with hope community’s spiritual health and http://www.csmng.com/Mountaineer. to all aspects of your life, but it for the future and belief in the grace overall well-being will greatly benefit Last year, I wrote an article in definitely will not cause more of God that strengthens the weary and wholeheartedly improve if more, which I asked the question, “Do you problems, increase tension nor should soul with a sense of renewal and and ideally, all people, would choose admire, feel good towards, have a it cause battles or strife. regeneration that is not only to live life loving God. Live life loving positive concept of and love God as Based on my personal experience, rehabilitative, but restorative and God and you will find it is good you do for the ones you love in your after two combat tours and some positive. I believe that if everyone for your soul. May it be well, filled life?” This article is the second part very difficult post-traumatic stress would live life loving God, although with love and peace. on the concept of expressing your love disorder and depression struggles, we may experience trauma, injustice We are blessed with the freedom for a God who is lovable, admirable, I have found that maintaining a or any number of crises, our hearts to live life loving God because of the worthy of your love and, in my profound love for an everlasting find peace, our Families maintain brave Soldiers and Families that not opinion, altogether an awesome God. God who loves me enables me to hope and love prevails. only live life loving God, but also live I invite you to revisit and reflect overcome difficult trials, maintain I encourage you to expose and life loving and serving their country. on Matthew 22:37, “And he said to my compassion for others and to express your love for God and to truly As we approach the celebration of him, ‘You shall love the Lord with all love life and those in it. I believe love God with all your heart, with all our independence as a nation, the your heart, and with all your soul, and that PTSD can be overcome and your soul and with all your mind. Do land of the free and the brave, let us with all your mind.’” Once again, I changed to PTSG — post-traumatic so with acts of kindness toward others, celebrate our freedom with a decision encourage you to seek to express that spiritual growth. with good Samaritan acts, by giving to live life loving God.

Community Prayer Lunch is the third Thursday of each month at noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Schedule Chapel. Soups and sandwiches are provided. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bring a side dish, salad or dessert. Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 Deployed Spouses Group meets for fellowship, Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 food and spiritual guidance Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall. Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 Children are welcome to attend. Call Cecilia Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 Croft at 526-5769 for more information. Tues/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 PROTESTANT Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Adventist Fellowship is held Fridays at Bible Study Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 6 p.m. at Provider Chapel. Call Chap. Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803 (Maj.) David Arredondo at 719-237-9076 for Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 more information. Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845 Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Chapel Thursdays at 6 p.m. Call Staff Sgt. Jose Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Varga at 719-287-2016 for more information. JEWISH For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Maj.) WICCA Howard Fields, Wednesdays from noon to Sunday 2 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more information, White Mountain Warriors Lodge White Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges call 526-8263. are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected]. Christian Kids Club — meets Tuesdays through Aug. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to noon for children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade. The free club includes Bible study, games, crafts and various activities. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part Lunch is included. Registration is required. of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the Contact Heidi McAllister at 526-5744 or Dinner and a Movie — entire Bible over a three-year cycle. [email protected] for held at Prussman Chapel Friday — Psalms 22 & 1 Samuel 7-9 more information. July 8 at 6 p.m. The Saturday — Psalms 23 & 1 Samuel 10-12 event is sponsored by Sunday — Psalms 24 & 1 Samuel 13-15 Picnic lunch and ice cream social — held at the gospel congregation. Monday — Psalms 25 & 1 Samuel 16-18 Tuesday — Psalms 26 & 1 Samuel 19-21 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel July 3 at noon. Call Call 719-217-7600 for Wednesday — Psalms 27 & 1 Samuel 22-24 the chapel at 526-8011 for more information. more information. Thursday — Isaiah 12:1-6 & 1 Samuel 25-27

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www.AMUonline.com 20 MOUNTAINEER — June 24, 2011 Mock crash sends message Story and photos by Kerstin Lopez drove under the influence of alcohol. least we could do to keep you safe no matter where Mountaineer staff ASAP conducted the scenario in support you are,” Rispin said. of the 2011 Summer Sense Campaign, which Her program offers free rides for military More than 1,500 Soldiers watched as a provides the community a realistic perspective of Tuesday through Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. drunk-driving scenario unfolded before them on the effects and consequences of drinking and and is designed to prevent servicemembers from Pershing Drive June 15. driving, Menjivar said. getting behind the wheel after drinking. The mock crash portrayed two pedestrian Several services such as The Springs Funeral “It doesn’t make any sense to me that you guys Soldiers hit by a truck occupied by two intoxicated Services, American Medical Response, Designated go over to Afghanistan or Iraq and you survive over Soldiers. One victim was in “critical condition” Driver of Colorado Springs and the Army Substance there, and you come home and decide to unwind a and the other was pronounced “dead on the scene.” Abuse Program, came together to perform the little bit and make a poor choice and end up with Ed Menjivar, Army Substance Abuse Program scenario for the Soldiers of Fort Carson. a DUI, or dead or killing your buddies,” Rispin said. prevention coordinator, said the purpose of Sgt. Jose Barraza, Fort Carson traffic officer, said Ira Steele, safety officer, 4th Brigade Combat the mock crash is to increase awareness about the he’s witnessed scenes such as the mock crash come to Team, 4th Infantry Division, said Soldiers need to consequences of drinking and driving, as well life during his seven years working on the installation. realize the consequences of their choices and as to minimize the number of individuals killed “One of the biggest things I still don’t understand remember what’s at stake. And the best prevention is by making the wrong choice. is why we’re drinking and driving,” Barraza said. to have a plan in place before going out and drinking. “This makes people understand that their lives are Nonie Rispin, Designated Driver of Colorado “Cost versus risk … what is the cost if I take very valuable and that there are many people Springs executive director, was happy to be a part this risk?” Steele said. This is what he wants Soldiers who are affected by (their) behavior including par- of the campaign and said she hopes the message to remember and consider before making those ents, children, friends and co-workers,” Menjivar said. reaches each Soldier. wrong choices such as driving while intoxicated. During 2010, four Soldiers from Fort Carson “We feel like you folks are out there protecting Menjivar said the attendance for the mock were killed on Colorado highways after someone our way of life and keeping us safe, it’s the very crash was great and his hope is that the message reached each Soldier. “I was very pleased with the results. However, the end results are never known, but there is always hope that those who attended received the message loud and clear,” he said. For more information about the Designated Driver of Colorado Springs, go to http://www. noduicosprings.com or call 719-650-3450.

During the mock crash scenario, Sgt. Esteban Blanco, 148th Military Police Detachment, 759th MP Battalion, gets Staff Sgt. Jacquia Lee out of the vehicle for questioning.

First responders administer aid on scene during a mock crash June 15 on Pershing Drive. More than 1,500 Soldiers watch as Staff Sgt. Shelton King, playing the role of a drunk driver, is apprehended and escorted by Sgt. Esteban Blanco, 148th Military Police Detachment, 759th MP Battalion, and Sgt. Jose Barraza, Department of Army police, as part of the mock crash scenario June 15. June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 21

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Varick Snyder, 13, climbs on Solar Slab in Red Rock Canyon June 15. Varick participated in the Wilderness for Adventure Camp for the second year. Story and photos by Andrea Sutherland Mountaineer staff

“Ants taste like lemon drops,” said Azerial Flores as he tied himself to the climbing rope, pausing Fort Carson youths occasionally to watch ants crawl over his shoes. “You don’t want to eat the fire ants and you don’t want to eat the big ants or the little ants … they don’t taste like anything and they’ll bite your tongue. At Solar Slab in Red Rock Canyon, “Ninja” and asking “would you rather” Evan taught me that.” Reanna and the rest of the children scaled several questions proved equally fun. Evan Howey, an Outdoor Recreation assistant and 40-foot routes and perfected their rock-climbing “A lot of that stuff just happens. leader with Fort Carson’s Adventure Programs and and belaying techniques. It’s all about what they want to do,” Education’s Wilderness Adventure Camp, admitted “I’ll climb as many (routes) as I can,” Reanna said. Howey said. “The camp helps build he taught the children the do’s and don’ts of ant eating. Within 24 hours of rock climbing, the social skills. The first day they were “I didn’t tell them to eat ants,” Howey said. children were on the Arkansas River paddling timid and it was kind of awkward, “I ate one and they followed me.” inflatable kayaks. but by the end of the week they In addition to refining their palettes for insects, “This is awesome!” Azerial said as he aimed were coming out of their shells.” the children hiked, mountain biked, rock climbed, his kayak at the white caps, his kayak bobbing “We tailor (the program) to the kayaked and went white-water rafting. up and down in the waves. kids,” McCoy said. “We do what “It was so much fun,” said Varick Snyder, 13, who Kayaking proved to be a precursor for the they want to do.” participated in the camp for the second year in a row. next day’s activity: white-water rafting on an upper The Fort Carson Adventure “The camp is for all skill levels,” said Harmony section of the Arkansas River in Bighorn Sheep Programs and Education hosts another McCoy, Outdoor Recreation assistant and youth Canyon where water levels ran 3,500 cubic feet youth camp July 25-29. Children Children in the Wilderness Adventure Camp have a spontaneous splash camp leader. “It’s a great way to introduce kids to per second, much higher than usual due to a ages 11-16 can participate in the fight in the Arkansas River during a break from kayaking June 16. Fort new, healthy activities and get them outdoors.” 200 percent snow pack this past winter. five-day program. APE is also offering Carson’s Wilderness Adventure Camp, which takes children hiking, Reanna Snyder, 10, said she was looking “Rafting was my favorite,” said Amber Grace, an outdoor leadership course for Children in the Wilderness Adventure Camp practice their paddling during a kayak trip to the Arkansas River June 16. mountain biking, climbing, kayaking and white-water rafting, hosts forward to kayaking the most, but also enjoyed 13. “I definitely want to do that again.” teens ages 13-18, which takes place an additional camp July 25-29. rock climbing and white-water rafting. Although the majority of their time was spent Aug. 1-5. Visit http://www.mwrfortcarson. “I like to play outside because it’s summer,” learning about each sport and honing their techniques, com/youth-programs.php or call 526-5176 Reanna said. the quieter moments spent skipping rocks, playing for more information. Ant eating is optional. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 24, 2011 Police TIPSSustainability highlight June Green Regulation sets post curfew procurement Provost Marshal Office function or facility, a Fort Carson a community or school-organized • Purchase recycled-content Youth Services Center program, function or facility, a youth services products, such as paper. 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Even though there are unlimited would be tempting to not take them seriously. what makes it one of the best intramural teams in the home runs on post, most of my players don’t even The team arrives at the facility in bright orange state of Colorado. He said his team play understands consider going for the fence. We are very content shirts and has nicknamed itself “Candy Corn.” how to generate offense. to take one base at a time.” When you consider teams normally like to call “I don’t want to be too cocky, but we do have That philosophy has seen the infantry team win a themselves Killer, Destroyers or even Thunder, some talent on this team,” Boseman said. “I have a number of games this year and, at one time, was ranked as high as second in the state after an impressive early-season run. That run got started in a spirited way for the team as it began the quest to get uniforms made. “When the season began, we wanted to get team jerseys and we wanted them to be dark jerseys. When we went to the print screen shop they told us that black lettering would not show up very well on purple jerseys. We had a choice between the orange color we have and a yellow jersey. So my wife and the team’s shortstop got together, and we had to decide what we wanted the team colors to be. We just didn’t think we could find anything that went as well with the yellow so we decided to go with the orange jersey. Then we had to decide what our name was going to be. We looked at the orange shirts and came up with the name ‘Candy Corn,’” Boseman said. He said the team does have areas of its game it would like to improve, especially the defense. He said the team has faced some adversity this year but it is a credit to the players and the support from the unit’s chain of command that the team has been able to overcome those obstacles. He said he expects the team will lose a few games this year but A 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, runner slides under a he believes the players will respond to every tag during intramural play June 16 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. challenge they face. Army wrestlers head for competition Story and photo by Tim Hipps 55-kilogram/121-pound Greco title. won bronze medals at the 2006 Class Athlete Program. Army Family and MWR Programs Those three Soldiers will and 2007 World Championships, “I feel good, but I still feel like represent the Army on Team USA took a year off from wrestling after a step behind where I used to be,” OKLAHOMA CITY — Three at the 2011 FILA Wrestling World competing at the 2009 Worlds. Lester said after defeating 37-year-old U.S. Army World Class Athlete Championships, scheduled for He returned to competition as a See Wrestling on Page 32 Program wrestlers earned berths in Sept. 12-18 in Istanbul, Turkey. member of the U.S. Army World the FILA Wrestling World Byers, 36, is the Championships and nine others lone U.S. Greco-Roman made the national team in the wrestler who has won 2011 U.S. World Team Trials June gold, silver and bronze 10-11 at Cox Convention Center. medals at the World Dremiel Byers earned a berth in Championships. the World Championships for the eighth “I just want to make time by defeating WCAP teammate sure I get the medals Timothy Taylor in two straight that nobody said I could matches during the best-of-three get, and especially the finals for the 120-kilogram/ one I promised my 264.5-pound Greco-Roman crown. grandfather,” said Justin Lester made the national Byers, who vowed to team for the fifth time with a win an Olympic medal two-match victory over WCAP for his late grandfather, teammate Glenn Garrison in the Theodore Byers. 66-kilogram/145.5-pound Greco- “Chase the medals, Roman division. and the right one Spenser Mango earned his third will come. 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On the Bench Run scheduled to help homeless veterans by Walt Johnson The cost of the tournament is $60 per Mountaineer staff player or $50 plus a new toy. The price includes greens fee, GPS cart, range One of the best ways to help balls, food while on the course and a homeless veterans takes place July 2 in certificate for a future free round of golf. Colorado Springs. Call 526-4102 to register or for more The Veterans’ Home Run five-kilometer information on this event. run and three-kilometer walk is at 7 a.m. The Colorado Rockies will offer at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. military members special ticket buys Anyone interested in running or walking in for the interleague series against the this event can sign up at http://www.active Chicago White Sox and upcoming National .com by searching for “veteran’s home League games against the Milwaukee run.” The cost to run or walk is $15 for Brewers and Atlanta Braves. active-duty members and veterans and Military personnel can purchase $20 for civilians. All proceeds from the discount tickets for games in Denver event go to Crawford House, which assists against the White Sox Tuesday and homeless veterans. Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. and Thursday Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts at 1:10 p.m. The Rockies will host the a golf event July 11. division-leading Brewers for four games According to golf course officials, the in July. Those games will be played July facility will host its “Christmas in July” golf 14-15 at 6:40 p.m.; July 16 at 6:10 p.m. tournament with a three-person scramble; and July 17 at 1:10 p.m. The series with shotgun start is at 8 a.m. The event is the Braves will be played July 19-20 at Photo by Walt Johnson designed to support Fort Carson’s Santa’s 6:40 p.m. and July 21 at 1:10 p.m. Workshop, which provides toys at Christmas The tickets can be purchased for the Leading hitter for underprivileged military children. The outfield box, pavilion, right field mezzanine Todd Heussner, new 43rd Sustainment Brigade commander, takes a event is open to the first 43 paid teams swing during his team’s intramural softball game June 16. See Bench on Page 31 and will award more than $10,000 in prizes.

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Garrison. “I don’t know if that’s just taking that year off, being off the mat, or maybe age is starting to catch up because I have an explosive style. But I still feel like I can wrestle and feel like I can win a gold medal, so I feel good going into the World Championships.” Lester can’t get over the patience and dedication of five-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up Garrison. “Glenn is a great teammate,” Lester said. “I’ve had very few teammates like him in my whole wrestling career. You need somebody to push you in the room, right? I push him. He pushes me. That’s what we do. And when we step on the mat, whoever wins, that’s how it goes.” Mango, 24, who finished eighth in the 2008 Olympic Games and ninth in the 2009 World Championships, struggled to reach the finals in Oklahoma City. “Yeah, today was definitely one of my rougher days in a long time in the U.S. — just glad I was able to come out on top,” Mango said. “I just felt sluggish out there, but even on your worst days, you’ve still got to come out. You have to execute and find a way to make your stuff work.” Nine other WCAP wrestlers were named to the 2011 U.S. National Team by virtue of their top-three finishes in Oklahoma City. Those athletes are: Taylor, Faruk Sahin, Marco Lara, Jermaine Hodge, Othella Lucas, Jeremiah Davis, Iris Smith, John Lorenz and Justin Millard. All in all, WCAP wrestling head coach Shon Lewis was encouraged by the Soldiers’ progress. “Iron sharpens iron,” Lewis said. “Your team is only as good as your room.” “We put 12 on the national team, with some first-timers,” he said. “We put three on the world team. We’re making progress as a group. I wish we could have put one or two more on there U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestler Spenser Mango lifts Minnesota Storm’s Paul tonight, five would have been real nice, but we’re in the game. Tellgren en route to earning his third berth in the World Wrestling Championships with a victory in It’s not a wish list, it’s a do list.” the 55-kilogram/121-pound Greco Roman division of the 2011 U.S. World Team Trials. June 24, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 33 MountaineerMountaineer AthleteAthlete ofof thethe WeekWeek Emanuel Myers Intramural softball player Emanuel Myers began playing softball in Beaufort, S.C., in 1989. Since then he has made a habit of being around successful softball teams and has been a big part of why those teams have been successful. After playing high school baseball and trying college for a year, Myers joined the Army and has been a star on the softball field ever since. How many times have you been on a post champion softball team? I have been on five post champion teams. Three of them were at Fort Benning (1997-1999) in Georgia and the other two (2002 and 2003) were at Fort Hood, Texas. You may have the oldest hat of anyone playing here. What is the significance of the hat? My wife bought me this hat years ago, and now it is something I keep with me each year. What is your favorite sports moment? In 1993 my unit was playing semifinals in intramural basketball in South Carolina — I was never known as a big shooter, but I stepped up that night and scored 34 points to help us advance to the post championship game. Unfortunately, we lost the championship game. If you could meet any athlete and spend the day with him who would it be? Michael Jordan. I love the way he used enthusiasm and passion to motivate himself. I love the way he was always competitive and had great drive but was never boisterous about it. People who don’t know me will be surprised to know that … I am a Soldier’s Soldier. I love the Army and I take care of my people. Also I am passionate about everything I do — the Army, my Family and anything else I try to do. Photo by Walt Johnson

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The Funhouse is designed for fun, with its interactive water features and surprises. It’s easily accessible by riding the pink Funhouse Express Gondola from the Lighthouse and Thunder Bay area.

Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — an hour plus • FOR AGES — anyone • TYPE — water park • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — $$$$$$ $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 $$$$$ = $81 to $100 Wally World is an area for tots $$$$$$ = $101 to $120 and their parents. Wally World is near Water World’s entrance. (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

Lockers may be rented by the 88th Avenue and Pecos Street. mode Aug. 15-19. Water World is again bathhouse and near Calypso Cove, Parking is free at Water World and open Aug. 20-21, 27-28 and Sept. 3-5, the Fun-house and Thunder Bay. people may bring in their own food, when the park closes for the season. Tubes are furnished at rides that but no grills, glass bottles or liquor. Admission is $35.99 for adults and require them, or visitors may rent a tube. Bottles must be factory sealed. A $30.95 for those 40-47 inches tall; plus Bring your own towels; there are covered area is near Captain Jack’s, a 4-percent Federal Heights City tax. no rental towels at the park. Also, with dozens of picnic tables for use by Beginning at 1:45 p.m., visitors may bring flip-flops or swim shoes as the those who bring in their own food. enter for a reduced admission of $17.99 pathways are concrete and get very hot. The park is open from 10 a.m. to for children and $20.99 for adults. To reach Water World, take 6 p.m. daily during summer. The The Information, Tickets and Interstate 25 to Denver, continue park may close when it rains; call Registration office in the Outdoor north of downtown about 10 miles. 303-427-SURF to check on questionable Recreation Center sells Water World Take a left at the 84th Avenue exit, weather or visit the website. tickets for $29. For more information, and go to Pecos Street, turn north and The park is open every day through call 303-427-SURF or visit the website go four blocks. The park is at Aug. 14. It is on reduced attraction at http://www.waterworld.colorado.com.

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Hill climb fan fest sold at http://www.TicketsWest.com and will be sold and carnival games are in the barn. The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb King Sooper stores. Admission is $2-$6. The ranch is at the entrance Fan Fest is Friday, 5-9 p.m. Entry is free to the to Garden of the Gods off 30th Street. Fan Fest, on Tejon Street between Colorado Colorado State Fair The Air Force Academy celebrates the holiday Avenue and Bijou Street, and features beer The Colorado State Fair is selling tickets at Falcon Stadium July 4, which will include gardens, motorcycle jumpers, live bands for upcoming concerts: Little Big Town Aug. games, fireworks and music, including the and entertainment. Race competitors display 26, Roller Derby Aug. 26, The Band Perry Colorado Springs Philharmonic at 7 p.m. and vehicles and sign autographs. Aug. 27, Engelbert Humperdinck Aug. 31, the Air Force Academy Band at 8 p.m. Food Martina McBride Sept. 1, Selena Gomez and vendors will be on site. International Hill Climb the Scene Sept. 3 and Los Lobos Sept. 4. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic The hill climb is Sunday. The race is on Roller Derby tickets start at $10; other performs at 7:30 p.m. at the annual Symphony the Pikes Peak highway, with 156 turns up the concerts are $15-$35. Go online at Above the Clouds in Woodland Park July 5. 12.42-mile course that ends at the 14,110-foot http://www. Ticketmaster.com/statefair or call Gates open at 5 p.m. at Woodland Park Middle summit of Pikes Peak. Eleven classes of 800-745-3000. The Colorado State Fair runs School, 600 E. Kelley’s Road, with Ceol competitors are in the race that begins at Aug. 26-Sept. 5, at Pueblo State Fairgrounds. Ceili performing at 5:30 p.m. Bring a picnic 9 a.m., but fans must be on the mountain or buy food on site. before 8 a.m. The road opens at 4 a.m., and Blue Star Museums everyone 10 years of age or older must have The Blue Star Museum is a program Military appreciation at Sky Sox a ticket, which can be purchased at King in which participating museums allow Pick up free vouchers at Fort Carson’s Sooper stores or TicketsWest locations. military personnel and their families to visit Information, Tickets and Registration office in admission-free during the summer. the Outdoor Recreation Complex to attend the Discount for U.S. Women’s Open The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is a Sky Sox Military Appreciation Night July 6. July Fourth will be Military Family Day participant in the program with free admission Exchange the vouchers for tickets at the Sky at the U.S. Women’s Open at the Broadmoor to military families throughout the summer. Sox box office ahead of time and avoid the Hotel Golf Course. All military, active duty The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., is open line on game day. The Sky Sox play at Security and retired, and their families will receive Tuesday-Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd. complimentary admission. Additionally, all military — active duty and retired — can Independence Day activities Free concerts in the park purchase tickets for other days for half-price Fort Carson celebrates the Fourth on July 3 Free concerts are held in Ironhorse Park at King Sooper stores. in Ironhorse Park. Activities begin at 4 p.m., with July 15 (with Cari Dell and the Hard Drives), bands, food vendors and fireworks. at 3:30 p.m.; July 29 at 3:30 p.m., Wolfgang Rodeo Days kick-off concert The Sky Sox host the Tacoma Rainiers in a will perform. Beverages will be sold. Craig Morgan and Joe Nichols, with 7:05 p.m. game, followed by fireworks. July 4. special guest Heidi Newfield, formerly of A Family Fourth is celebrated 10 a.m to 5 Free dinner, movie Trick Pony, present a concert July 9 at 6 p.m. p.m. at Rock Ledge Ranch. Hear readings, visit Enjoy a free dinner followed by a movie at at Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower a Civil War encampment and a Buffalo Soldier 6 p.m. Thursdays in July at the Special Events Gold Camp Road. Tickets start at $30 and are bivouac. Hot dogs and homemade ice cream Center. “How to Train Your Dragon” is July 7.

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