Vol. 65, No. 38 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of Division West, First Army and Fort Carson community Sept. 21, 2007 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Carson prepares for 4th ID by Rebecca E. Tonn “We have a terrific Military Mountaineer staff Treatment Facility and a very supportive and robust TRICARE network of Fort Carson agencies are working healthcare providers and hospitals in steadily to prepare for the impending Colorado Springs,” said Col. Kelly A. arrival of 7,000 Soldiers from Fort Wolgast, commander of Evans hospital. Hood, Texas, when the 4th Infantry “In 2008, construction will begin Division restations in 2009. on a brand new 155,000 square-foot “From a garrison perspective, health and dental clinic, which will preparing for 4th ID’s move to Fort double outpatient clinic space; emer- Carson is one of our top priorities,” gency room space will be expanded; said Garrison Commander Col. and we are renovating to add new labor, Eugene B. Smith. “We have looked delivery and recovery suites. across the board at all the different “Women will be able to give birth things we need to accommodate a and recover, all in one state-of-the- larger population at Fort Carson. art environment. This will make the “This includes not only building birthing process a phenomenal division and brigade headquarters, but experience,” Wolgast said. changing our infrastructure, making “At Evans, we are already actively renovations at Evans Army Community recruiting healthcare professionals, to Hospital, building family housing and include behavioral health personnel, as much more,” Smith said. well as support personnel, to meet the Fort Carson already has four demand in the future. We are working physical fitness centers, five chapels, five child development centers, three See Prepares on Page 3 elementary schools, one middle school, six operational dining facilities and three shoppettes. As the post grows, more facilities will Photo by Michael J. Pach be added, improving quality of life. The first post to have privatized New commanding general housing, Fort Carson will enter its Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West, First second phase of building by Army and Fort Carson, addresses visitors at the change of command adding 420 new family housing ceremony Sept. 14 at Manhart Field. See story on pages 20-21. units for junior enlisted, junior officers and senior noncommis- sioned officers, said Deputy Garrison Commander for Transformation Maj. Ron Bolton. INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEERMOUNTAINEER “Between the second and fourth quarters of 2009, we will Opinion/Editorial Community Summer safety program ends ...... 2 Military appreciation at zoo ...... 11 have more than 3,000 on-post Back to school dental tips ...... 2 Volunteer dental assistants ...... 12 family housing units,” Bolton said. Community Briefs ...... 13 Colorado Springs has plenty of News A tail of love ...... 14 off-post housing as well. DMWR offers adventure programs . . .4 Chapel schedule ...... 16 Healthcare is another top priority Police blotter ...... 18 at Fort Carson. The post is expanding Photo by Michael J. Pach Military MWR events ...... 22 its medical infrastructure and Construction is under way on the 4th Striker Soldier never deterred ...... 5 Military Briefs ...... 6 Feature facilities to support incoming Soldiers Infantry Division’s headquarters, which Hammond speaks to Soldiers . . . . .7,9 Div. West Change of Command . .20-21 and their Families from Fort Hood. will be completed in Nov. 2008. Marathon Soldier ...... 8 Sports MUST SEE Broncos recognize military . . . . .25-26 Pigskin Pics ...... 27 Intramural standings ...... 28

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Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Zoo appreciates military. Display advertising (719) 634-5905 See Page 11. Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 Post information (719) 526-5811 Photo illustration courtesy of Directorate of Public Works Word of the month: Readiness Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 Pictured is an artist’s rendering of the completed 4th Infantry Division’s 135,000 square-foot headquarters at Fort Carson. MOUNTAINEER 2 Sept. 21, 2007 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Fatalities decrease during summer campaign by Lori Yerdon and of that number, 40 of the fatalities involved down 20 percent from last year and motorcycle U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center privately owned vehicles. This year’s campaign fatalities have decreased by 35 percent. time frame showed a 27 percent reduction in “Year-round the Army and safety FORT RUCKER, Ala. — During this year’s Soldiers that were killed in POV accidents. professionals remain dedicated to improving 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, “Soldiers are looking out for each other, combat readiness and preserving combat power,” the Army experienced a decrease in fatalities and this is one of several factors that we believe said Zaharis. “This year’s 101 Critical Days of compared to last year during the same time frame. contributed to the decrease,” said USACRC Summer safety campaign is just one example “Unfortunately, 42 Soldiers were lost to Command Sgt. Maj. Tod Glidewell. “Leaders of how Soldiers and engaged leaders can make off-duty accidents during this year’s campaign,” are truly engaging their Soldiers and Soldiers are a difference by taking ownership of safety.” said the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety engaging their peers. “Leaders and Soldiers need to realize that Center Executive Officer Lt. Col. William Zaharis. Additional contributing factors are the use of we have lost over 150 Soldiers to accidents “While losing just one Soldier is tragic, an encour- the Army’s tools and programs, and ultimately, outside of theater to date, this fiscal year. aging trend we observed during this campaign is Soldiers embracing the composite risk Although this is significantly lower than last that our number of accidental fatalities decreased.” management concept.” year, it’s essential that we never give safety a day Forty-four Soldiers died during last year’s So far this fiscal year, not just during the off,” added Lt. Col. Randall K. Cheeseborough, 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign campaign, the Army’s overall POV fatalities are chief ground task force for USACRC. Back to school dental tips

by Col. Ronald Mikaloff, impair a child’s ability to eat, Dental Activity Commander speak and learn. Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Children should brush after meals, especially if they have an All children want to make a orthodontic appliance; but that is often good impression on their first day difficult at school. To encourage back to school. children to brush, they can select Along with new clothes and their own travel toothbrush and school accessories, a healthy smile toothpaste to put in their backpack. will help them look their best and Good nutrition is important to help create a positive self-image. dental health also. Only one-in-five Back to school is a great time to children eats the recommended establish good oral health routines five daily servings of fruits and that will serve throughout the year. vegetables, and many do not get The first step is to schedule a enough calcium. back-to-school dental visit. Paying attention to healthy Approximately 60 percent of choices in school lunch can pay school-age children do not see a off later. Sugary packaged foods, dentist at least once a year. juices and sodas in school lunches Seeing a dentist twice a year is contribute to tooth decay as well as vital for school-age children because other health issues. dramatic change is happening in their After-school snacks can also mouths; the jaws are growing and present poor nutritional options when baby teeth give way to permanent a child goes straight from sports ones. Many problems with tooth practice to the vending machine for spacing and crowding can be reduced candy and soft drinks. Snacks like or avoided altogether with simple, bite-sized carrots, fruit, nuts and timely intervention, allowing parents bottled water present better after to avoid extensive orthodontic school snack options. treatment later. With proper attention to their Tooth decay is the most common back-to-school dental care children chronic childhood disease. If left can start the path to a healthy unchecked it can cause pain and smile for a lifetime.

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If a newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Staff Writers: Michael J. Pach archives/forms. violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an Policies and statements reflected in the news and Rebecca E. Tonn The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print editorial columns represent views of the individual writers Happenings: Nel Lampe authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. and under no circumstances are to be considered those of Sports Writer: Walt Johnson Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private for display advertising call (719) 634-5905. the Department of the Army. firm in no way connected with the Department of the All correspondence or queries regarding advertising Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It and subscriptions should be directed to Colorado Springs Please credit accordingly. MOUNTAINEER Sept. 21, 2007 3 NEWS Fort Hood to facilitate the Prepares transition of individuals From Page 1 enrolled in the Exceptional 4th ID restation plan with our managed care support Family Member Program who contractor, TriWest, to ensure a have unique healthcare needs. seamless transition during 4th ID’s “We are looking forward to transfer from Fort Hood’s healthcare serving the healthcare needs of providers to Fort Carson’s. our emerging population. I am “We will also work closely with certain that 4th ID will find that healthcare support at Evans is outstanding,” Wolgast said. Project Capt. John F. Lory, Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha completion District, liaison to Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works and Construction projects for Garrison, said: “Fort Carson is complex, south of Titus Boulevard. we live that every day.” Fort Carson is 4th Infantry Division, to be receiving $1.5 billion, from 2006-2013, Both complexes will be completed one of the most frequently requested completed by March 2009. Division headquarters complex: to meet the requirements of four by March 2009. But the division head- posts, he added. • Division headquarters Department of Defense initiatives or quarters, now under construction, the “Community support is one of this (to be completed by November 2008) processes: Base Realignment and 135,000 square-foot cornerstone of the post’s greatest assets. During this long • Special Troops Battalion headquarters Closure Act 2005; Global Defense complex, will be completed by war, the community has not grown • Four company operations facilities Posture Repositioning; Army Modular November 2008, Lory said. tired. People go out of their way to • Barracks • Maintenance facilities Force; and Grow the Army. And 4th ID “We will have all the construction make Soldiers feel welcome. • A dining facility construction is a major piece of it. projects and new facilities completed “We at Fort Carson are 100 percent • A band training and administration “Everyone at Fort Carson will in the third quarter of 2009. It will be a committed to providing topnotch facility benefit from these improvements to smooth transition from their deployment training for Soldiers and support 1st Brigade complex: infrastructure and improvements to to theater, redeployment to Fort services to Families. As 4th ID’s • Six company operations facilities traffic flow in and out of Gate 20,” Hood, and their restationing to Fort restation date nears, we’ll send a • Motor pool and tactical equipment Lory said. Two separate programs are Carson. We are continually tracking second team of folks to Fort Hood with maintenance facility for each COF under construction, at a total cost of projects to make sure they’re on information about schools, education, • Barracks $381 million: a division headquarters schedule,” Bolton said. housing and child care. • A consolidated brigade/battalion headquarters complex, along Specker Avenue near Smith said, “Our vision is ‘best “We will definitely be ready for Nelson Boulevard, and a 1st Brigade hometown in the Army.’ We believe 4th ID’s arrival,” Smith said.

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Story and photo by Spc. Paul J. Harris Taylor is facing a second deployment to Iraq 3rd Brigade Combat Team, with the Striker Brigade and was scheduled to fall 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office under the Army’s stop-loss policy. To make the best of the situation he decided to re-enlist for two years “We certainly like to recognize Soldiers for and take advantage of the six-month school good work. We want to recognize any Soldier who program that was offered to Soldiers who re-enlisted goes the extra mile” said Lt. Col. Robert L. to stay in the brigade. It allows Soldiers to report to Hatcher, commander, 64th Brigade Support their units in the morning but spend the rest of the Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry day taking classes while being excused from duty. Division, about his newly found mailroom clerk “Stop-loss is a hard thing to deal with,” Taylor who has saved his battalion mailroom from said, “but I have been in the Army awhile and it getting shut down. does not really bother me that much. I have my “The mail room had a long ways to go,” kids to take care of. I had several chances to get Hatcher said. “When I took command we were out the Army but I stayed in. It has worked out for getting mail sometimes six weeks late.” me. My mother is trying to convince me to do (20 The mail room had to pass a civilian inspection years and) most likely I will.” or face a possible closure. As a result Sgt. Ron Taylor, Taylor was awarded the Army Achievement human resource noncommissioned officer, Medal in August and to make that day even sweeter, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 64th BSB, he was also promoted to sergeant as well. was tasked to clean up and organize the mail room. He “He got his AAM and his sergeant stripes on the did such a bang up job that Hatcher recommended same day, which is ironic,” Hatcher said. “What I Sgt. Ron Taylor, human resource noncommissioned Taylor for the Army Achievement Medal. told him was if he puts that kind of energy and effort officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 64th “I gave up my free time I had in the office and into everything he does, he will go very far as a Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, came in on weekends to make sure the mailroom noncommissioned officer. What he’ll do is take that 4th Infantry Division, decides whether his English was straight,” Taylor said. “To be honest, I was just pride and professionalism, that striving for excel- paper hits the mark while taking a class through Pikes doing my job. I was given a job to do and I did it.” lence, and he’ll teach other Soldiers how to do it.” Peak Community College on Fort Carson.

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Miscellaneous Self-Help Weed Control Program — Units that DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control operate under the following hours: The Consumer Hotline — phone number at Fort Program must have Soldiers trained in the proper Patton –– Monday-Friday 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), Carson is 526-6827. Leave a message and a financial handling, transport and application of herbicides. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). adviser will return your call within 48 hours. All Training sessions are held every Wednesday from Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch) and information is kept confidential. 10-11 a.m. through the end of October in building 3:30-6:30 p.m. (dinner). $5,000 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for Warhorse Cafe — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. Investigation Detachment is offering a $5,000 reward training unless preapproved for more through the unit (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 for information leading to the apprehension and commander and the Directorate of Environmental p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. conviction of the person(s) responsible for the fire Compliance and Management. Call the Pest Control (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). at 4467 Ray Circle on post. If you have information Facility at 526-5141 for information. Wolf Inn — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- about this or any crime, contact CID at 526-3991 or Officer Candidate School — Packet submissions fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. the Military Police desk at 526-2333. The $5,000 for direct select and local OCS are handled by the (dinner). Weekend hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. reward offer expires Aug. 8, 2008. Personnel Services Branch, Military Personnel Division, (brunch), and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). The Directorate of Environmental Compliance in building 1218, room 160. OCS direct selection is in Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. and Management Wildlife Office — is looking for effect until Sept. 30 and there are still slots open. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. units to adopt some of the reservoirs downrange to Contact Tom Grady at 526-3947 for more information. (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), provide trail maintenance and general upkeep. DPW services — The Directorate of Public 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 p.m. (dinner). Anyone interested may contact DECAM Wildlife Works is responsible for a wide variety of services 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. Officer Chris Zimmerman at 524-5394 or on Fort Carson. Services range from repair and (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). Closed [email protected]. maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a for dinner and on weekends. $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are Education Center hours of operation — The Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 reward phone numbers and points of contact for services: Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s for information leading to the apprehension and • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service hours are as follows: conviction of the person(s) responsible for the order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this • Counselor Support Center — Monday damage to U.S. government property and fires in number for emergencies or routine tasks. through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If you have • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. information about this or any crime, contact CID at when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. or emergency service is required. pational Specialty Library — Monday through The $500 reward offer expires May 11, 2008. • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Warrant Officer Program — is available for Haack at 526-9237 for service needs or to report Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 all Reserve component Soldiers who meet the complaints. a.m.-5 p.m. qualifications. The Army Reserve Warrant Officer • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Accessions team is located in building 8932, 4000 at 526-1695. Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- O’Connell Blvd. A $10,000 accession bonus will be • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.; closed paid upon completion of the Warrant Officer Basic Don Phillips at 526-9271. training holidays. Course. Contact Master Sgt. Brian Brownell at • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional 526-6544 or [email protected]. at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday Finance in- and out-processing — In- and tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. out-processing is held in building 1218, room • Base operations contract Contracting Officer • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15- 230. Use the following phone numbers for more Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. information: separations 526-8473/8476/1302; reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours retirement 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526-9930/ damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. for the Legal Assistance Office are Monday and 0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; and • Portable latrines — Call 526-1854 to request Thursday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. (appointments) and 1 chief of in- and out-processing 526-6230. latrines, for service or to report damaged or over- p.m.-4 p.m. (walk-ins), Tuesday and Wednesday Organizational Clothing and Individual turned latrines 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.(appointments) Equipment — As of June 1, Soldiers currently and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (appointments). Call assigned to a modified table of organization and Hours of Operation Capt. Seth Cohen at 526-6461 with questions. equipment unit with permanent change of station Central Issue Facility regular business hours — orders within the continental United States are are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Briefings required to retain certain OCIE and will be allowed to In-processing ACAP briefing –– The Army Career and ship one duffel bag containing OCIE to their new duty Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Alumni Program preseparation briefing is required station. For a list of items or if you have questions, call Initial issues for all departing servicemembers. Current ACAP Directorate of Logistics supply contacts Dale Caddick Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. policy requires personnel ending time in service to at 526-6140 or Frank Howard at 526-6477. Partial issues register one year out and retirees two years out. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. ACAP preseparation briefings are held Monday- accepts calls from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Cash sales/report of survey Thursday from 7:30-9 a.m. Attendees should report (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to ACAP by 7:15 a.m. to building 1118, room 133. injured Soldiers and family members a way to seek Direct exchange Call 526-1002 to register. help to resolve medical issues and provides an Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. ETS briefing — The ETS briefing for Tuesday information channel to senior Army leadership to Partial turn-ins has been rescheduled for Tuesday. Otherwise, improve the way the Army serves the medical needs Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. ETS briefings for enlisted personnel will be held of Soldiers and their Families. Full turn-ins the first and third Tuesday of each month until Single Soldiers requesting basic allowance for Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. further notice. Briefing sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at housing — to live off post must first submit a memo Unit issues and turn-ins building 1042, room 310. Briefings will be given to the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Office, Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must building 7301, room 114, for an exception to policy to Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of be within 120 days of their ETS but must attend draw BAH at the without-dependent rate. Soldiers operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their should not obtain a lease until approval is given. TDS is closed on Fridays except for appointments and ETS or start date of transition leave. Call 526-2240 Contact Judy Barstad at [email protected] emergencies. Administrative chapters and Article 15 for more information. or 526-0570 with any questions. briefings are held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., Special Forces briefings — are held Food service special events — Family Readiness and walk-ins are taken until 12:50 p.m. Wednesdays in building 1217, room 305, from Groups and units that conduct fundraisers by Claims Division hours — The Claims Division 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers selling limited food items are required to fill out an office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 must be E4-E6 from any military occupational application and checklist for their event. Contact p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed federal and specialty; have a general technical score of at least Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon training holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers must 100; be a U.S. citizen; score 229 or higher on the at 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork attend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, Soldiers Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Special needed. The application and checklist are also must submit a Department of Defense Form Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the Web available through unit Family Readiness Groups. 1840/1840R (pink form). site at www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. MOUNTAINEER Military Sept. 21, 2007 7 4th ID Town Hall meeting Hammond speaks to Carson, Hood Story and photo by Cpl. Rodney Foliente read aloud at the meeting. The division’s headquarters, along with its 1st 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Participants from both locations asked about and 3rd BCTs, are scheduled to deploy to Baghdad Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division various topics, including deployment rotations, at the end of this year. The combat aviation brigade stop-loss, stop-movement, 15-month deployments, is projected to deploy late spring to summer, and Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, commanding medical and finance issues, and the division’s general, 4th Infantry Division, met with the Ivy forthcoming move to Fort Carson. See Town Meeting on Page 9 Division’s community Sept. 11 via satellite during a town hall meeting between Soldiers at Fort Carson and Fort Hood, Texas. Soldiers and Family members from the 2nd and 3rd Brigade Combat Teams took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and speak directly to Hammond from McMahon Auditorium, while the rest of the division participated from Fort Hood’s Conference and Catering Center. “We in this uniform will always be there for you: our Families,” said Hammond, from Fort Hood, while local participants watched him on the big screen. “That’s what this event is all about. We are here to serve you. It is our duty.” Hammond stressed his “open-sidewalk policy,” letting Soldiers and Family members know that he is available to them anytime, even “at the commissary.” He emphasized, however, that they should first try to handle the issues through their chain of command. Hammond, with members of his staff and Fort Hood officials on hand as subject Soldiers and Family members from 2nd and 3rd Brigade Combat Teams, 4th Infantry Division, matter experts, invited any questions or watch and listen to Maj. Gen. Jeffery W. Hammond, commanding general 4th Infantry Division, concerns from the audience. A panel also via satellite at McMahon Auditorium during a division wide town hall meeting between Soldiers at answered e-mailed questions, which were Fort Carson and Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 11.

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Courtesy photo “They say running 100 miles, you are living life in one trying to stay in shape,” said Sowers. Master Sgt. Thomas Sowers takes a quick rest day. It is easy to put on headphones and drown out life.” For people who might be interested in running, at the halfway point of the Leadville Trail 100. One thing that might hold Sowers back from the advice Sowers dispenses is this: “It doesn’t matter Sowers began running marathons after returning races is the costs that are involved. The Leadville 100 what you do today. It only matters what you do from Iraq a year ago. cost him $1,000. tomorrow. You have to do something everyday.”

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move to the Mountain Post, added Brig. Gen. It strengthens the bonds between the division Town Meeting James Milano, the division’s deputy commanding Families and between the Family members and From Page 7 general-maneuver, who is stationed at Fort their Soldiers. the 4th BCT goes next summer. The 2nd Carson but will deploy to Iraq with the Being able to be involved more in her BCT, which recently moved to Fort Carson division headquarters. husband’s military life helps the Family as a from Fort Hood, anticipates deploying close “If you go to Fort Carson, anywhere you go whole, said Amanda Elgin, wife of Capt. to the end of 2008. you will see incredible amounts of military Jamie Elgin, commander, Company G, attached Third BCT Soldiers who have a separation construction going on,” said Milano, who to 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, date from the Army within 90 days of the addressed concerns about traffic and housing. 2nd BCT. She said she was also pleased that deployment, will potentially face stop-loss, He assured the audience that the city of Families were able to bring their children which maintains them in the unit until 90 Colorado Springs is working on the interstate to the event. Their 4-year-old daughter, days following the end of the deployment. flow of traffic to and from the gates. The post Elizabeth, proudly shook her green and white Stop-movement means that Soldiers cannot is also looking into new ways to ease the flow Ivy Division pom-poms throughout the night. move to another unit from a deploying one of traffic through the gates, such as using an “I got a lot of good information as a leader within 180 days of the deployment. automated entry system for registered drivers for our (Family Readiness Group),” said Elgin, To offset some of the hardships of the and vehicles, which is currently being piloted allowing her to better serve the FRG. 15-month deployments, additional benefits are at Fort Hood and is known as the Phantom She added that it also helps her on a granted to Soldiers and Families, such as three Express. More housing is also being built personal level to be ready for when her weeks of leave prior to deployment and 18 days on Fort Carson and renovations are being husband deploys close to the end of 2008. “I of rest and relaxation leave while deployed (up made to older housing units. have a heads up of what’s going on, and I can from the previous allowance of 15 days). The town hall meeting was important in start planning accordingly,” she said. Soldiers are also authorized additional disseminating information to Soldiers and Hammond repeatedly told the audience that pay allocations for the three months past the Families directly from the division’s commanding he will take care of the Soldiers and the Families. traditional 12-month deployment. general and staff, said Kelli Dean, 2nd BCT “You spouses should be so doggone After the division headquarters and 1st BCT Family Readiness Support Assistant. proud of your Soldiers,” said Hammond. He complete their deployment to Baghdad, “The town hall meeting brings everyone emphasized that he wants Soldiers to be able Hammond said the plan is to move the two units together,” she said. “What concerns one person, to spend as much time with Family as to Fort Carson by summer of 2009. another might be afraid to ask. If there is a possible, without compromising the mission The 2nd and 3rd BCT are currently at Fort question asked, the answer is given and everybody and Soldier training. Carson, and the division’s 4th BCT in Texas is gets the same answer.” She added that the “The most important thing to me is to train scheduled to reflag under 1st Cavalry Division, forum offers the opportunity for Family members your Soldier so your Soldier will go forth into while 2nd BCT, 2nd Infantry Division, is scheduled to receive correct information. combat and come home healthy,” said Hammond. to reflag here as the 4th BCT, 4th ID to The meeting also lets Family members be For further information on the questions complete the Ivy Division. actively involved in their Soldiers’ affairs and and answers covered at the town hall meeting go Fort Carson is preparing for the division’s “gives the Families a sense of unity,” said Dean. to: http://www.hood.army.mil/4id.

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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo took time to give thanks to the military in the local area with a military appreciation day, offering a $2 entry to the zoo, Saturday-Sunday. More than 9,000 servicemembers and their Family members took advantage of the offer, coming to see the many exhibits. “I’m all for this. I’ve never been to the zoo,” said Rayni Scha Krindent, military spouse. In addition to feeding giraffes and watching orangutans play, children visited many interactive exhibits. While visiting the Budgie Buddies, you might have a colorful bird land on your shoulder or you can choose to feed them birdseed from a popsicle stick. Many military supporters, in addition to donating money to make the weekend possible, had booths open, with hand-outs. Ent Credit Union gave out animal-print visors to visitors and USAA held a drawing for gift cards. “I’d say the weekend was a success, even with a Broncos game playing,” said Deb Muehleisen, marketing director, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Spc. Richard Lujan, left, and Pfc. Harry Kong, both Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Brigade Combat team, feed a giraffe during the military appreciation weekend at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

Left: Ent Credit Union gave away animal-print visors during military appreciation weekend.

Right: Visitors to the zoo pet a lizard at an interactive exhibit.

Below: Visitors are able to feed birds at the Budgie Buddies exhibit. MOUNTAINEER 12 Sept. 21, 2007 Community American Red Cross Offers Volunteer Dental Assistant Program Story and photo by Rebecca E. Tonn Mountaineer staff

Army spouse Sherrie Peterson had to discontinue enrollment in a nursing program when her husband received permanent change of station orders to Fort Carson. He deployed soon after arrival, and Peterson wanted training that would allow her to spend time with her three children. The American Red Cross had the answer for her: a free, on-post Volunteer Dental Assistant Program for military spouses. The program includes: 40 hours of lecture; two written examinations; practical exams; and 300 hours of clinical assisting before graduation. The volunteer program benefits both military spouses and the clinic. “If we’re shorthanded, the volunteers jump back here and help us out. And, for them, it’s great to learn a new skill that they can be paid for in the future,” said Jan Lewis, Dental Activity chairman at Smith Dental Clinic. Lewis teaches the six-day course twice per year. Ten women took the course in August. After completion of their 300 hours, they will receive certificates in November. Spouses were glad for the opportunity to learn a valuable skill. Peterson said, “The Red Cross dental assistant program was the perfect opportunity for me to further my education without the hassle of off-post daycare. After I complete this, I want to attend Pikes Peak Community College and get an associate degree in dental assisting and another in dental hygiene. “This program is wonderful. It’s been very informative and I’m glad they offer it. I’d definitely recommend it to other military spouses.” For more information about the Volunteer Dental Assistant Jan Lewis, Dental Activity chairman at Smith Dental Clinic, center, shows different parts Program, call Danielle Bartran, Red Cross field office of teeth on a model to military spouses Vivian Balcom, left, and Teresa Kelley, right, assistant, at 526-2311. during American Red Cross Volunteer Dental Assistant Program training in August.

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Miscellaneous resource group — meets the last Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at Family Readiness Center, building Consumer Hotline — Are you about to buy a 1526. Learn about new resources, share the ones car, home, computer or other high-dollar item? Call you have found and meet with guest speakers from the Fort Carson Consumer Hotline at 526-6827 with the local community. For more information call financial questions. A financial adviser will return 526-4590 or e-mail [email protected]. your call as soon as possible, but at least within 48 Fort Carson Chiropractic Clinic — moved hours. All hotline information is kept confidential. from building 1150 to Evans Army Community Colorado Military Survivors will hold a Hospital, hallway B (west side, second floor), fundraiser and silent auction, Sept. 30, from 11 rooms 2240-2244. Use room 2200 to check in. a.m-9 p.m. at Bigg City, 5825 Mark Dabling Road, The phone number is still 526-7834. to raise money for CMS programs, which benefit Fort Carson Thrift Shop — is closed until the families of fallen Soldiers. Bigg City will sell end of September. Corley House is not the place all-day passes, valid for one year from date of to drop off items for the Thrift Shop. Donations purchase, for $15, instead of $31, for CMS should be held until the Thrift Shop reopens. fundraiser attendees. R.S.V.P. to Lori Morris at Donated annual leave needed for Fort Carson [email protected]. civilian employees — Helen Crow, who previously To sign up for Girl Scouts — e-mail Debbie worked at Fort Carson’s Garrison Resource Antonio at [email protected] or call Management; May Harris, Army Community 597-8603, extension 39. Service; and Barbara Dowling, Directorate of Fort Carson Girl Scout Service Unit 17 Information Management, had medical emergencies serves girls who (1) attend school on Fort Carson; and have exhausted all available leave. (2) live on Fort Carson; or (3) whose parent/s Crow, Harris and Dowling have been accepted work on Fort Carson. in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To donate Girl Scout troops are available for girls in annual leave, call or e-mail Connie Griffin, kindergarten-high school, ages 5-18. Garrison Resource Management, at 526-1839 or Age groups and corresponding troop names: [email protected] to obtain form Daisy, kindergarten; Brownies, first-third grades; OF-630A: “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” Juniors, fourth-sixth grades; Cadettes, seventh-ninth Griffin’s fax number is 526-1838. grades; Seniors, ninth-12th grades. Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers Currently, Fort Carson has the following active activities for boys in the first-fifth grades, including Troops: Daisy 1071; Brownie 66, 929 and 1036; sports and academics, that help families teach ideals Junior 1015 and 929; Cadette 1054; and Senior 561. such as honesty, good citizenship and respect. For Adults who would like to volunteer with Girl information on joining Pack 264, contact Cindy Scouts may contact Roberta Samuels at Mathis at 559-8886 or [email protected]. [email protected] or 524-2280. Peterson Air Force Base’s west gate — is Adult volunteer positions include leader, closed through the end of October for construction. Learn more about: communication difficulties, co-leader, assistant leader, service unit volunteer, During this time, the north gate will be open 24 coping with a spouse’s mental health issues, event volunteer, or specialty-area volunteer. hours a day, seven days a week, and the east gate coping with loneliness, combat stress and Volunteers need to fill out a volunteer service will be open 5 a.m.-10 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, and post-traumatic stress disorder, readjustment issues, application, which includes providing references 6 a.m.-10 p.m. weekends. single parenting, depression, stress, anxiety and and permission for a background check. Spouse Support Group — Are you feeling other hardships. For more information call Dr. Welcome Home Warrior — will host a lonely, anxious or fearful about this deployment? Jacqueline Delano at 526-7013. workshop titled “Coming Home, Going Forward: Join this group of caring spouses. To register call Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are held Understanding and Coping with the Effects of Army Community Service at 526-4590. Free child each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado War,” Oct. 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ute Pass care is available for registered children. The Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland, Woodland Park, support group meets Tuesdays from 12-1:30 p.m. building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or which is the Chamber of Commerce building, at the Family University, building 1161. 471-1625 for more information. near the library, off Highway 24. Neuro Support Group — Head-Way is a Ongoing road closures — Questions about This is the second of a series of quarterly support group for independent adults who have the closure or disruption of traffic along Butts workshops that provide information about the effects experienced a neurological event (traumatic brain Road can be addressed to Fort Carson’s of war experiences and how veterans, families and injury, cerebral vascular accident, tumors, etc.) Directorate of Public Works Traffic Engineer, others are affected. For more information, e-mail and want to socialize. Head-Way meets Rick Orphan, at 526-9267 or Fort Carson’s Army [email protected] or go to Wednesdays, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fargo’s Pizza Corps of Engineers Transformation Resident http://home.comcast.net/~welcomehomwarrior Co., 2910 E. Platte Ave. For more information Office, Maj. John Hudson, at 526-4974. or call 439-3621. call Valerie Gardner with Memorial Hospital Claims against the estate —With deepest Volunteers are needed for SHARE Colorado Adult Rehabilitation at 365-1264. regrets to the family of Spc. John James Cowan Jr., — to distribute food one Saturday per month. Call Military Spouses Support Group — meets deceased. Anyone having claims against or Lori Barteau at 526-1070. Tuesdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at Evans Army indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Exceptional Family Member Program Community Hospital, fourth floor, room 4846. John Huckabay at 526-8306 or (979) 422-2638.

Ever wanted to try your hand at writing news stories? Why not become a stringer for the Mountaineer? Staff members conduct training. Call 526-4144 or e-mail [email protected] for details. MOUNTAINEER 14 Sept. 21, 2007 Community A ‘Tail’ of love Lorrie Pies I went in to see this amazing puppy. When I saw the “You got Army Chaplain spouse puppy I fell in love with him. Maybe it was being on another puppy?” my own without a hubby to cuddle with. I don’t he said rather Above all, love each other deeply, because love know what possessed me, but soon we were walking abruptly. I could covers over a multitude of sins. out the door of the mall with this cute puppy in tow. tell there was a — 1 Peter 4:8 How was I to tell Kevin this? I didn’t mean to little disgust in A few days were all we had left together before my break my promise, but being a sole parent, it is his voice. husband would be heading off to Iraq. We were trying easy for kids to break a parent down. The divide With that I to tie up any loose ends with regards to family, house, and conquer works well when one parent is away blurted out, “Better a community and all of the last minute “to do” lists. for long periods of time. puppy than a boyfriend.” Looking down at our cocker spaniel, Kevin looked A few months passed, I really began to love this After that statement, we both up to me and said, “No more pets while I’m away.” little dog. He gave me extra cuddles and loves, and laughed as we knew that was true. Looking back at him, I stated, “Yes, dear. We slept on my bed so I wouldn’t feel so all alone. He couldn’t argue with a puppy. He won’t get any more pets.” I had intended to keep Finally, I felt the time had come. The next phone would much rather contend with another dog to that promise, and yet, little did I know this one I call home, I needed to tell Kevin about our new keep me company while he was away. wouldn’t be keeping very long. The last couple of addition to the family. When I break my promises, I know that my hus- years we had gone through two guinea pigs. They One morning while I was making my bed, the band still loves me and that love covers over mistakes caught some disease and soon were laid to rest. We phone rang. I picked up the receiver, not thinking made while he is deployed. It is such a comfort to me. had also gotten a black spaniel that became very that it could be a long distance call from Iraq. On I don’t intentionally set out to go against my husband’s aggressive with us and we felt we needed to give the other end of the phone was a voice, “Hi, honey, will but sometimes it just happens. So it is with God. I him to someone who could handle his behavior. how are you?” said my long lost husband. don’t intentionally try to go against his will for me, but So after all of that hullabaloo and one dog named “Oh, I’m doing very well,” I stated as I quickly sometimes it happens. Until we reach heaven’s gate, we Cody, I fully intended to keep my promise. thought how to break the news to this sweet man will continue to do things that show our sinful nature. Two months after my husband left, it was the defending our country. After we got through the Isn’t it wonderful to hear those words from God? Memorial Day weekend and we stayed home. My small talk, I knew it was time to get to the point. To you and me, God is telling us that he loves us no teenage daughter, Victoria, and her friend, Megan, “Uh, dear, I have something I need to tell you.” matter what. His love is our covering over us, like a had gone to the mall to see friends and do some Many Soldiers cringe when they hear that. It usually warm blanket. It is a comfort to know that love, deep shopping. As I picked them up at the agreed time, means the relationship is in trouble. love, doesn’t change even when our actions do. my daughter came rushing up to the car, “What is it?” he asked, sounding as if he A few years have passed since then and we still “Mom, you have to see this puppy. It’s is the needed to brace himself for something really bad laugh about the puppy-over-a-boyfriend statement. very kind I’ve been wanting for years. It’s a that had happened here. We still have our little dog and even the big Soldier Cavalier King Charles. You have to come in and “Well, do you remember what you said when has come to love that dog as much as I do. Even see it.” She said in one long, excited breath. you left? I have to tell you that I did get another though he might have to contend for my attention As tired as I was, I couldn’t resist her pleas. So puppy.” I said very carefully. with the pooch, I’m still his girlfriend.



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Chapel Schedule Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Protestant Women of the Chapel — PWOC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 meets from 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Soldiers’ Memorial Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Chapel. PWOC is open to all women of Fort Carson Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 and the community. Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Contact Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103 for more Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Goellen/526-5769 information. Child care is provided, but children must be Tuesday 6:30 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 registered with the Child Development Center and must Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 have a reservation; contact Liana Henkel at 559-8792. PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Pollok/526-7387 Registration — is now taking place for Catholic Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 religious education. Forms can be picked up at Soldiers’ Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8011 Memorial Chapel. Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-6263 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-6263 Contemporary Service — Different types and Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 styles of Protestant denominations make it difficult to Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8011 Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 know what to expect at a worship service. What, Sunday 11 a.m. ChapelNext Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 exactly is a contemporary service? At Fort Carson, it is Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 Sunday 9 a.m. Samoan Veterans Titus Chap. Lesh/526-3888 a relaxed atmosphere, modern worship and a relevant JEWISH message. The contemporary service at Veterans Chapel For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. is called “ChapelNext.” There are ChapelNext services WICCA on other Army posts. The goal of ChapelNext is to Monday 6:30 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464B connect people with God and with other people. The NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Native American Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These worship music is modern and upbeat; the messages lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson are challenging and engaging. Attendees wear anything Chaplain Command. Please call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. from shorts and flip flops to shirts and ties. If this sounds like your kind of church, then come to Veterans Chapel at 11 a.m. Sundays. The Army Cycle of Prayer Nation: For all entrepreneurs AWA NA — AWANA Clubs International is a Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture and small business owners, that nondenominational ministry whose goal is to reach reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. Unit: For the Soldiers, Families God will bless them in their efforts These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which and leaders of the Soldiers assigned to build businesses that meet boys and girls with the gospel of Christ and train is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. to Joint Task Force GTMO in the needs of our people them to serve him. The Fort Carson AWANA Club Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. and that strengthen our economy is for children from second through eighth grade. Today — Army: For all noncommissioned and nation. Psalms 105, Monday — officers serving as platoon sergeants. Religious: For the many The club meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 5-7 p.m Jeremiah 1-3 Psalms 108, Pray that God will guide them to community Council of Churches in Jeremiah 10-12 Saturday — selflessly care for their Soldiers and which joint worship services, food Thursdays during the school year. Tuesday — Psalms 106, to train their platoons to be effective banks and local mission projects Volunteer positions are available. If you have a Jeremiah 4-6 Psalms 109, Jeremiah 13-15 units in both peace and war. are accomplished. heart for reaching children with the love of Jesus Sunday — Wednesday — Psalms 107, Jeremiah 7-9 Psalms 110, State: For all Soldiers and For more information on the and a couple of hours a week to give, join the team. Jeremiah 16-18 Families from the state of Michigan. Army Cycle of Prayer, or — For more information call Stacy Chapman at 382-3970. Thursday Pray for Gov. 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MOUNTAINEER Community Sept. 21, 2007 17 MOUNTAINEER 18 Sept. 21, 2007 Community Police blotter

The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between Sept. 7-Sept. 13.

Desertion and awol crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with wrongful destruction __2_ servicemembers were cited with simple assault __1_ servicemember was cited with AWOL, failed to of government property __1_ servicemember was cited with theft go to place of duty __1_ service member was cited with larceny of __1_ civilian was cited with assault within the maritime _12_ servicemembers were cited with AWOL, surrendered private funds and territorial jurisdiction to military/civilian authorities __1_ servicemember was cited with adultery __1_ servicemember was cited with desertion Drug and alcohol crimes __2_ servicemembers were cited with assault (not including motor vehicles) consummated by battery Motor vehicle crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with possession of drug __1_ servicemember was cited with burglary of __5_ servicemembers were cited with blood alcohol paraphernalia a family dwelling content of .08 or more __1_ servicemember was cited with use of marijuana __1_ servicemember was cited with false imprisonment __1_ servicemember was cited with illegal consumption __1_ servicemember was cited with wrongful possession __5_ servicemembers were cited with domestic-civilian of ethyl alcohol by underage person of dangerous drugs female victim __5_ servicemembers were cited with driving under the __1_ servicemember was cited with possession of marijuana __2_ civilians were cited with domestic-military influence of alcohol __1_ servicemember was cited with distribution of marijuana male victim __3_ servicemembers were cited with driving under the __1_ servicemember was cited with having an open container __2_ servicemembers were cited with domestic civilian influence of drugs female victim __1_ servicemember was cited with failing to drive in Miscellaneous crimes __1_ servicemember was cited with disrespect of a a single lane __2_ servicemembers were cited with assault (3rd degree) noncommissioned officer __1_ servicemember was cited with a traffic accident __1_ servicemember was cited with assault (2nd degree) __1_ servicemember was cited with child abuse with damage to government property __1_ servicemember was cited with fail to obey a lawful order __1_ servicemember was cited with disorderly conduct __1_ servicemember was cited with fleeing the scene of a traffic accident __1_ servicemember was cited with careless driving __1_ servicemember was cited with driving a motor vehicle when license was restrained from express consent __1_ servicemember was cited with a traffic accident resulting in personal injury __1_ servicemember was cited with careless driving causing bodily injury __1_ servicemember was driving a vehicle while ability impaired by alcohol

Property crimes __6_ servicemembers were the victims of a larceny of private property __3_ servicemembers were a victim of larceny of government property __1_ servicemember was cited with housebreaking of a barracks __2_ servicemembers were victims of wrongful destruction of private property

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A change of command ceremony was held at Fort Carson’s Manhart Field Sept. 14 to transfer command of Division West, First farewell Army and Fort Carson to Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham from Maj. General Robert W. Mixon Jr. Story and photos by Michael J. Pach, Mountaineer staff Mixon, outgoing commanding general, also ended his 33-year Army career. Graham comes to Fort Carson from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he served as the U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) deputy commanding I want to say thanks to you for that. I want to say thanks to those in the general. Graham graduated in 1977 from Murray State University with present who have been such an inspiration over the past 32 months in a bachelor’s degree in political science. He also holds a master’s of command of this great organization. God bless you all who have made the Business Administration from Oklahoma City University and a master’s present so rewarding and have taken care of our Soldiers so well and in national security and strategic studies from the National Defense shown so much love. The future for us is another set of challenges. I University in Washington, D.C. will help try to build another organization and I look forward to that, too. Graham has served in a variety of assignments since he was I look forward to the future where our Army and our Air Force and our commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the Field Artillery in 1977: the 8th Marine Corps prosecute and win the Global War on Terror because we are Infantry Division in Baumholder, Germany; the Field Artillery School, going to win this war. I certainly wish Mark and Carol (Graham) the Fort Sill, Okla.; U.S. Army Europe and 7th Army, Germany; and best. You have indeed won the lottery of soldiering.” executive officer to the commander-in-chief, United Nations As tears welled in his eyes, Mixon said, “Lastly, I’ll just say that our Command/Combined Forces Command/U.S. Forces Korea. legacy is our Soldiers and we will always love them.” Mixon graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1974 “It is an honor for Carol and I to be here and be given this and has since served in numerous command and staff positions responsibility, and we do not take it lightly,” said Graham as he took throughout the Army in the United States and overseas. Mixon took the podium for the first time as commanding general, Division West, Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr., right, winks at the crowd while he, Maj. Gen. Mark command of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Jan. 27, 2005. First Army and Fort Carson. “General and Mrs. Mixon, Robert and A. Graham, commanding general, Division West, First Army and Fort Carson, left, The 7th ID was inactivated Aug. 22, 2006, and Mixon assumed command Ruth, thank you both for so many years of selfless service. Thank and Col. John A. Hadjis, chief of staff, Division West, First Army, inspect the troops of the newly formed Division West, First Army. you as well for the seamless transition and for all you have done to on horseback during Mixon's retirement ceremony Sept. 14. Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces help Carol and me as we come into a wonderful community. Our Command, and Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré, commanding general, First best thoughts and wishes go with you in your retirement. We will Army, presided over the change of command ceremony and thanked continue to ensure the sacrifices of so many will not be forgotten. Mixon and his wife Ruth Mixon for their dedication to the Army and We continue to be the the Mountain Post. land of the free Mixon then addressed the Mountain Post Team for the final time as because of the brave.” both the commanding general and an active duty Soldier. “My position as Mixon is headed to I stand here before you is three fold,” said Mixon. “First the past: The 33 Rochester, N.Y., where years that have brought us here have been marked by periods of good and he will be a leader bad, joy, deep sorrow and real pride. Some of the people here today for Magnatag Visible represent that past and I value deeply your mentorship and friendship and Systems.

Gen. Charles C. Campbell, commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command, shakes Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon's Jr. hand after presenting him with a flag that flew over Fort Carson headquarters as Ruth Mixon looks on.

From left, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West, First Soldiers fire artillery rounds in honor of Army and Fort Carson, Lt. Gen. Russel Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr. L. Honoré, commander, First Army, Maj. Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr. observes the troops in formation on Gen. Robert W. Mixon Jr. and Harmony in Manhart Field as he listens to a speech during his retirement ceremony. Motion stand ready to sing the Army Song. Layout by Jeanne Mazerall MOUNTAINEER 22 Sept. 21, 2007 Community MOUNTAINEER Community Sept. 21, 2007 23

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Story and photos by just how much the Colorado Walt Johnson community appreciates what the Mountaineer staff military is doing for our nation. Shortly after the pregame Members of the Fort Carson instructions, the military members community joined a full house of went to the Bronco Barn, a place Denver Broncos fans at Invesco where people can tail gate and watch Field at Mile High Sunday in Denver other NFL games while waiting for to help the Broncos open its regular the Broncos game to begin. From the season against the Oakland Raiders very beginning, the people at the and honor the military community. stadium would make it a point to Members of the 4th Engineer let the Airmen know just how Battalion represented the post they appreciated their service to the while other service members from nation. Some people were almost Peterson and Buckley Air Force moved to tears as they expressed Bases represented the Air Force, their appreciation to the troops and Navy and Marines. encouraged them to remember that Before many people entered the the American public is behind them. stadium for the football game, the Keldrick Moore, a member of Fort Carson contingent joined the 4th Engineer Battalion, a native members of other branches of the of New Orleans and a Saints fan, service to go over the program for the said he could put aside his allegiance Broncos’ celebration of the military to his home-state team to be that would take place at halftime. As recognized by the Broncos and the military men and women went represent the Army. about getting instructions and Fort “My favorite football team is Carson’s Harmony in Motion singing the New Orleans Saints. I am from team finished up the national anthem, Louisiana so I have to support my a group of about 100 people in the home team. I’m rooting for the stadium for pregame preparations gave Broncos today because the Broncos the military members an ovation. It have showed us a real good time and Fort Carson’s Keldrick Moore, center, 4th Engineer Battalion, listens as a was a very warming ovation but it invited us up here. I felt it was an member of the Bronco staff briefs service representatives about the would only be the first of what would ceremony held during half time of Sunday’s game. become a day of celebration, showing See Broncos on Page 26 Mountaineer Sports Feature

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military members. After the military Broncos members marched into their spots From Page 25 on the field Harmony in Motion honor for the Broncos to invite us to came out and sang America the be recognized today. The people of Beautiful for the appreciative crowd. the nation look at what we do for After the song the Broncos had our country and the Broncos want one of its former legends Billy to show us how much we are Thompson present game balls to appreciated. I can’t tell you how each of the services. much I appreciate the Broncos Michael Williams who also allowing me and my troops to be a represented the Mountain Post said he part of the Broncos’ opening day was glad to represent the Army celebration,” Moore said. because he loves the Broncos and As halftime approached, the loves putting a positive face on the Broncos had treated fans to a 17-3 Army for the American people. He lead and everyone in the stadium said he was happy to be a part of an was happy that the Broncos were event that is a great awareness of what winning. As the Airmen, Soldiers, the Army does for our nation and Sailors and Marines lined up in the was appreciative the Broncos took tunnel for the beginning of the time to recognize service members. halftime celebration, none of the men Fort Carson’s Oleg Kolomiyets and women representing its service summed up the feeling his fellow could have possibly been ready for servicemembers had about the day what was about to happen. As and what being recognized by the Bronco Public Address Announcer Broncos meant to him. Alan Roach introduced each of the “That was a great game. That just services, a thunderous ovation made the day great for me because went up that was as loud as for any before the game, at halftime and positive play the Broncos had made after the game, everyone was so all day, including when Bronco supportive of us. When I marched kicker Jason Elam kicked the out on the field to represent the game-winning field goal. Army I was feeling good and my As the military members spirits were so high and then when marched onto the field, Invesco Field I heard the ovation from the crowd I at Mile High turned into one of the was just sky high. All I can say Fort Carson Soldiers accept congratulations from fans at Invesco Field at loudest places on earth as Bronco is it was really nice and really cool Mile High in Denver Sunday. fans in full throat welcomed the to be a part of it.”

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Above: A B-52 bomber sits in front of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Right: A World War II B-18 Bolo is in the museum. The B-18 is the first aircraft to land on the just- completed Lowry runway in 1939. Below: The pre World War II Hangar 1, formerly on Lowry Field, later Lowry Air Force Base, houses the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

‘Wings’ museum traces aviation history

Story and photos by Nel Lampe In 1934 the Army Air Corps When former General of the Mountaineer staff selected a site in Denver for an Air Army Dwight D. Eisenhower became Corps Technical School to train president in the ’50s, Lowry served he military has long been part aircraft mechanics. as his “summer White House.” His T of Colorado history — from Fort The new Army base was built by wife Mamie was from Denver. Garland, an early frontier post the Works Progress Administration, “The Glen Miller Story,” a movie in southern Colorado, to Lowry beginning in October 1937. starring Jimmy Stewart as the famous Field, a Denver-area Army Air Corps The new facility was named after Army band leader from Colorado, facility completed in 1939, to Army Lt. Francis Brown Lowry, a native had many scenes filmed at Lowry. facilities built after America entered of Denver. His plane was shot down The Air Force Academy was World War II: Camp Carson, during World War I. created and a location just north of Peterson Army Base, Pueblo Army Hangar No.1 was finished in August Colorado Springs was selected. While Field and Ent Air Force Base. 1939 beside an 8,000-foot north/south construction was under way, Lowry Later, the Air Force Academy was runway completed a few months later. Air Force Base was the Academy’s established as well as North American The first aircraft to land on temporary home. The first freshmen Air Defense Command, Cheyenne Air the paved runway was a B-18A. cadets arrived in Denver in July Force Station and Falcon Air Force Fittingly, a B-18A aircraft is displayed 1955. That initial class graduated in Base, now Shriever Air Force Base. in the museum. the new facilities in June 1959. The Air Force marked its 60th Lowry became an Air Force Base Lowry continued its mission of anniversary on Tuesday. A great place in 1947 when the Air Force became training — thousands of Air Force to learn about Army Air Corps and Air a separate service. crews, pilots, mechanics and photo- Force history is at Lowry’s Hangar 1, Armament and photography training graphers trained at the facility before home to the Wings Over the Rockies Places to see in the also took place at Lowry. The base Lowry was closed in September 1994. Pikes Peak area. Air and Space Museum, which is later expanded into aircraft armament, housed in the first hangar built at Lowry. avionics and space operations. See Wings on Page 30 Sept. 21, 2007 MOUNTAINEER 30 Sept. 21, 2007

Photographs and other items are President Dwight Wings in the Eisenhower room. D. Eisenhower From Page 29 There’s an exhibit on Colorado made Lowry Air Now, the former Lowry Air Force Aviation history, and a room Force Base his Base is occupied by businesses, housing Lowry history and memo- “summer White houses and a community. A few rabilia. Several displays about the House. The Lowry buildings remain, such as Air Force Academy’s first three Eisenhower Hangars 1 and 2 and a chapel. years at Lowry are in that room. Room at the Wings Over the The museum displays aviation For aviation enthusiasts, there’s Rockies museum history, Army Air Corps history a Science of Flight room and a houses his and Air Force history. Timeline of Technology room. dining room set, Airplanes displayed include Oddly, one of the popular donated to the a 1926 Alexander Eaglerock, attractions in the museum is an X museum. manufactured in Englewood before Wing Fighter. It, along with several the company moved to a facility on characters from “Star Wars” are North Nevada in Colorado Springs. displayed in the museum. It is on The museum is open from 10 posters, videos and hats. World War II era planes loan from Lucas Movies. a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Other events can be held in the displayed include a B-18A Bolo, Cockpit Demo Day is the Saturdays. Sundays, the museum is museum by arrangement, such as a 1943 Beech transport and a second Saturday of each month, open from noon until 5 p.m. The antique or trade shows, theme 1944 Vought F-4U Corsair. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. museum is closed New Year’s Eve parties and fundraising events. A 1952 vintage T-33 trainer and This is not a museum you’ll and New Year’s Day, Easter, Birthday parties for children an EB-57E are displayed. stumble across. Its historical Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and can be arranged at the museum. A B-52 Stratofortress Bomber is location is appropriate, but because Christmas Day. Information is on the Web site in front of the museum. Several Air of neighborhood growth and Admission is $9 for adults www.wingsmuseum.org. Force fighters are displayed inside, housing development on the old and $6 for children ages 6-12. To learn more about military including the F-104C, an F-102A, Air Force Base, the museum is Children under 5 are admitted free. history in Colorado, visit the an F-105 D, an F-101 B, an F-100D now surrounded by houses, There’s a $1 discount for military. Peterson Air and Space Museum and F-14, and several other aircraft. commercial property and “Hauntings at the Hangar” at Peterson Air Force Base. It is Only two B-1A Lancers are a community shopping center. is a an annual event scheduled for open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays displayed anywhere, and one is in the Wings Over the Rockies Air Oct. 28. In addition to ghosts and through Saturdays, and is free. Wings Over the Rockies museum. and Space Museum is in Aurora, at goblins, the event features the The Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft An Air Force helicopter, an 7711 E. Academy Blvd. The best Star Wars X-Wing Fighter and Museum is at the site of Pueblo Air H-21, is in the hangar. way to find it is to locate it on a Star Wars characters. Force Base, now Pueblo Memorial In addition to the aircraft, map before setting out. It’s near A large gift shop near the Airport. It is about 10 miles east several exhibits are in the hangar’s Alameda Avenue and Quebec entrance sells model planes, of Pueblo of Highway 50 east. former classrooms. Street, in Aurora, west of glider models, cups, books about Admission is $6 for adults, but The Eisenhower room displays Interstate 225 and south of I-70. aircraft, toys, pilot jackets, Soldiers receive a discount. dining room furniture which There’s a strip map on was once in the Eisenhowers’ the museum’s Web site, Denver home. The furniture was www.Wingsmuseum.org. donated to the Lowry Officers’ The phone number Club and was relocated to the of the museum is museum when Lowry closed. (303) 360-5360.

Just the Facts • Travel time: just over an hour • For ages: all • Type: aircraft museum • Fun factor: ✪✪✪✪ (Out of 5 stars) • Wallet damage: $$ $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 A well-stocked (Based on a family of four) gift shop has aviation gifts and souvenirs.

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through Sunday. “Beautiful Girls,” a salute to wreckage. Admission to the Titanic exhibit is Stephen Sondheim, is Saturday and Sunday. $10 for adults, plus regular admission. Student “The Broadway Songs I Love,” by Daniel tickets are $8 for the Titanic exhibit. Soldiers Beaty, is Sept. 28-29. “Avner the Eccentric,” and Family members receive free admission is Sept. 29. There’s also “A Mountain to the museum with identification, but will Air Force Academy football Celebration” which includes Russian have to pay to see the special exhibit. For more College football fans can catch Division Gypsy music Sept. 30. Each event is at a information go to www.dmns.org. I football at the Air Force Academy; call different location; check the Web site at 472-1895 for tickets. The next home game www.ColoradoFestival.org for information. Cheyenne Mountain Park in Falcon Stadium is Oct. 6, with University Cheyenne Mountain State Park will of Nevada at Las Vegas at 7 p.m. The Falcons Academy concerts be closed Monday and Tuesday because of play Wyoming at noon Oct. 20. West Point The Academy concert season features paving operations. No traffic is permitted in comes to town Nov. 3, in a 1:30 p.m. game. “Coasters, Drifters and Platters” Oct. 17 at the park those two days. With the exception The final home game is Nov. 17, with San 7:30 p.m., and “Cirque Le Masque” Oct. 27 of these dates, the park is open daily from 7 Diego State at noon. at 7:30 p.m. The concerts are in Arnold Hall a.m.-10 p.m. The park is opposite Gate 1. theater; call 333-4497 for ticket information. Broadway in Colorado Springs Taste of Old Colorado City The new season’s schedule at the Pikes Pumpkin Patch The 4th annual Taste of Old Colorado Peak Center includes Bill Cosby Oct. 7 and Turkey Creek Ranch has a pumpkin City is Saturday, from noon-5 p.m. Buy a “Evita” Oct. 25-26. Call 520-9090 for tickets. patch, Oct. 17-28. For $8 per person or $25 ticket at merchants along Colorado Avenue, The rest of the season includes “Hairspray” for a family of four, ride a hay wagon to the $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Jan. 5-6, “Gypsy” Feb. 5-6. “Cats” March 7-8 pumpkin patch and find your own pumpkin. Food is from 20 restaurants in Old Colorado and Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, March 21. Walk through a maze and jump in a bounce City. But there’s more than food; there are castle. Sign up by calling 526-3905. carriage rides, music, children’s activities and Chile and Frijole Fest entertainment. Old Colorado City is on West The annual Chile and Frijole Fest in Fine Arts Center Theatre Colorado Avenue, from 24th to 28th streets. downtown Pueblo is Saturday and Sunday Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” with music and dancers, car and bike displays, is performed by the Fine Art Center Reportory Pueblo’s Center Stage along with a children’s carnival area and other Theater in the Fine Arts Center, 60 W. Dale St. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center’s Center activities. There’s a farmer’s market, a Mercado Oct. 12-28. Performances are Thursdays at Stage opens with “Flamenco Vivo” Oct. 30, on the grounds of the El Pueblo Museum 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Next is “The Golden Dragon and lots of chiles and other food to eat. The fest and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call the box office at Acrobats,” Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Also on the is in the Union Historic District, take Interstate 634-5583 for ticket information. schedule is “The Count Basie Orchestra” 25 south to downtown Pueblo. March 11, “I Love a Piano: The Music of Titanic exhibit at Museum Irving Berlin” April 2, and “Chanticleer” World Theatre Denver Museum of Nature and Science May 4. All shows are at 210 N. Santa Fe, The Colorado Festival of World Theatre has “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” in the downtown Pueblo; call (719) 295-7222. begins with “Truth in Translation,” today museum, which includes artifacts from the — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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