Vol. 72, No. 16 April 25, 2014
Warrior battles
Soldiers from Company A, Warrior Transition Battalion, go head-to- head with Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company during a pillow polo game at the U.S. Olympic Center, April 17. The event, a quick-moving, no-rules game, was part of the two-day WTB Commander’s Stakes competition. See story on Pages 20-21.
Photo by Andrea Stone Energy leaders converge at Carson By Air Force Master Sgt. Chuck Marsh combination for energy security. That directly relates he said. “So why would we care about renewable energy North American Aerospace Defense Command to our national security,” Dubie said of the and smart power? Because that’s where the energy is.” and U.S. Northern Command Public Affairs Office USNORTHCOM-sponsored program. The SPIDERS program envisions creating cyber- The SPIDERS initiative is a Department of secure microgrids which match energy system assets Renewable energy, energy security and overall Defense-led partnership with the Departments — generation and storage — to mission critical smart power served as overarching themes at a joint of Energy and Homeland Security to demonstrate a needs. The microgrids will be resilient to power technology demonstration initiative for industry and cyber-secure microgrid on a DOD installation for disruption, protected against cyber attacks and military energy leaders at Fort Carson, Tuesday. enhanced mission assurance. include sustainable energy practices. Lt. Gen. Michael Dubie, U.S. Northern “When I was a commander, as a colonel, I had a “In my 39 years between military and civil Command deputy commander, opened the Smart few civilians working under me who asked why I was service, I have watched how energy awareness has Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy such a believer in renewable energy. I simply asked changed,” said Rod Chisholm, Fort Carson deputy Reliability and Security Joint Capability Technology them if they had ever heard of Willie Sutton,” said garrison commander. “It started back when we told Demonstration Industry Day by welcoming several Dubie. “For those of you here who do not know, people to turn off their lights when they weren’t using distinguished visitors from various federal agencies Willie Sutton is probably the most famous bank them. Then came the larger energy conservation associated with energy and security and other key robber in the United States. When he was eventually campaign, and the program has blossomed from there. leaders from across all the services. caught he was asked why he robbed banks. His It has changed and continues to change and (the military) “In using SPIDERS, aligned with cyber security answer: ‘Because that’s where the money is.’ and renewable energy, we are seeing a winning “The DOD is the largest user of energy in the world,” See SPIDERS on Page 4 INSIDE Message board INSIDE Holocaust Days of Remembrance The 4th Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Office presents “Confronting the Holocaust: American Responses” Monday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Elkhorn Page 16 Page 15 Conference Center. Pages 8-9 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Garrison Commander: Ethos evolves as mission grows Col. David L. Grosso Commentary by Sgt. Leland Levin Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: That last meaning stuck with me for a long time. I am Dee McNutt Warrior Leader Course graduate a combat medic and my job is to save lives that the enemy has tried to take, and to risk everything to do so. As a junior Chief, Print and Web Communications: When I joined the Army and went to basic training, enlisted Soldier, my place in the world was very well Rick Emert the Warrior Ethos was just another in a pile of things I was defined; I took care of myself and the Soldiers in my Editor: Devin Fisher required to memorize and regurgitate. At the time, I platoon. I had to help the cavalry troopers I was attached
Staff writer: Andrea Stone was just learning to be a Soldier and, if I had been asked, to in their daily tasks, rehearse and prepare for the moment I would have said the Warrior Ethos meant I would not that all my hard training would be put to use. Of course, Happenings: Nel Lampe give up and would watch out for my buddies. Honestly, like every other medic in the Army, I was always prepared Sports writer: Walt Johnson I didn’t really think too much about the Warrior Ethos, I to hand out pain reliever and water to all interested parties. was more worried about getting yelled at by drill sergeants. I had trouble sleeping once we were downrange because Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall In Advanced Individual Training I was learning to be a I worried that one day my skills would be tested and I combat medic and the Warrior Ethos now meant that I would would fail. I would spend hours checking, re-checking and This commercial enterprise newspaper is defeat all obstacles stopping me from saving a Soldier on the packing my gear for missions. I did not do this due to the an authorized publication for members of the battlefield. It meant I would never give up until I got to that fear of failing a pre-combat inspection, but because I was Department of Defense. Contents of the Soldier and did everything I could to bring him home. I afraid of failing at my job and letting someone die. I lived in Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or realized that, theoretically, my mission might mean putting fear of the day I would have to face my platoon as a failure. the Department of the Army. Printed circulation myself in harm’s way, but I didn’t dwell on the thought. I was Even worse was the fear of having to face the Family of is 8,000 copies. mostly focused on learning my skills and battle drills. the man I let die once we got back home. The editorial content of the I soon reported to my first unit and found out it was I never had to face my fears of failing at my mission, Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the preparing to deploy. The meaning of the Warrior Ethos because I was never called upon to treat a combat Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is changed again, and came into a much sharper focus. Now the casualty. As we prepared to return home, I almost felt I [email protected]. 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Secretary of Defense: Battle against sexual assault begins at top By Amaani Lyle in our military,” he said. American Forces Press Service The network’s staff “You’ve got to inculcate your members briefed the sec- WASHINGTON — Measures to battle the retary on Safe Helpline’s people so that they have “insidious” crime of sexual assault must start at multi-faceted resources, the top, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Monday. which also include a personal responsibility for Hagle was visiting the Rape, Abuse and Incest mobile application, a peer National Network to meet with the staff and receive a support service and a their own behavior and briefing on the Safe Helpline set up three years ago texting referral service, for sexual assault victims in the Defense Department. said Jennifer Marsh, conduct. We know we’ve got He acknowledged parallel issues of sexual assault RAINN’s vice president and harassment in the civilian sector, but praised the for victim services. a big challenge out there.” recent milestones of the military-centric Safe “We know that the Helpline, lauding its services to more than 300,000 survivors are diverse, — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel people who have sought information about the crime. and we needed to pull “Any big problem in society that is resolved has out content for male to begin at the top. … Every leader in the military is survivors, for example,” Marsh said. “One of the other online chats, she said, they sought to create a focused on this,” Hagel said. “So it is important that most visited pages on the website is ‘Understanding more enhanced and secure experience. our people in the military institution know that the Sexual Assault,’ so people are coming here to “We used an online, hotline platform — so no secretary of defense is very focused on stopping get information, and it may not be necessarily transcripts, no (Internet protocol) address, and we sexual assault in the military.” immediately (following) an assault. It may be a few created this peer support service that’s moderated by And more than 22,000 people have sought one- years out, and they may not understand why they’re a licensed clinician.” on-one sexual assault assistance and crisis support having trouble sleeping (or) why they’re depressed.” Marsh noted that a second staff member reviews securely and anonymously through the Safe Helpline’s Marsh said coming to the site can validate and each participant’s group chat post before it reaches the online chat, telephone and texting helplines. normalize such emotions, which hopefully will spur a main group with a brief delay to ensure there is no Notably, dozens of multi-colored sticky notes survivor to engage in a chat session or telephone call. personally identifying information or abusive language. with brief messages of gratitude and optimism from For transitioning servicemembers, RAINN staffers “The connections we’ve seen on that are pretty survivors adorn the walls of the call center. said, they realize the inherent stress of going into the powerful,” she said. “Our licensed clinicians, the “This is really the defining dynamic of what civilian realm and have taken special considerations. moderators, said it’s some of the best group work that you’re doing,” Hagel said. “You are changing the “It brings up all those stress reactions they felt they’ve done.” world for the better.” during the time of their assault,” Marsh said. “So if She said that bringing male and female survivors In remarks to the staff, the secretary re-emphasized we were able to provide them with information together to talk out their experiences has produced that sexual assault is a serious crime both in the military regarding housing, employment assistance and some great results overall. and society at large, with no easy solution at hand. of those vicarious issues that may be their primary “People leave feeling like they’re not alone and like “Our people in the military come from society; stressors, we are helping to address the long-term they’ve helped somebody else, which we know is a big we reflect society,” Hagel said. “You’ve got to effects of the sexual assault.” part of the military,” Marsh said. inculcate your people so that they have personal The site, https://safehelpline.org, is user-friendly She also lauded the usefulness of the Safe Helpline responsibility for their own behavior and conduct. We and designed to bring multiple resources to one source mobile application, which she said allows people to know we’ve got a big challenge out there.” for all servicemember survivors, Marsh said. connect to services from anywhere in the world. Hagel said DOD leaders try to bring trust, “It’s exciting, innovative and unparalleled in the “If they download this before they deploy, they confidence and credibility into the department’s civilian realm,” she added. can use our (voice over Internet protocol) service to sexual assault reporting system. But Marsh acknowledged the need for service- call Safe Helpline for free, they can access their “It takes a lot of courage to take on a perceived members to connect to their peers. And though (sexual assault response coordinators), chat on the system (that) has to go down to every level of leadership RAINN staff members realized people were using helpline, and they can create a plan.
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SPIDERS The system was demonstrated for the from Page 1 distinguished visitors and industry professionals Tuesday. continues to lead the way in many new Phase 3 will take place at Camp energies. We focus on the ‘S’ part of Smith, Hawaii, in 2015 and will be a SPIDERS — and that is being smart.” collection of microgrids working for the Using a three-phased approach with entire base’s electrical distribution. increasing levels of system complexity, The deployment of these and the program will culminate in the first future cyber-secure smart microgrid’s DOD installation to completely integrate on military installations will not smart grid technologies, distributed and replace commercial power as a primary renewable generation, energy storage source, but will enable secure and and cyber defenses with the ability to sustainable backup power for critical operate autonomously in an island mode missions with enhanced reliability and
for extended periods of time. The first endurance at installation scale. Photo by Air Force Air Force Master Sgt. Chuck Marsh two have already been completed. “Why Fort Carson? Why are we The Honorable Katherine Hammack, right, assistant secretary of the Army, Installations, Phase I saw single microgrid interested in this sustainability?” asked Energy and Environment, listens to Dr. Bill Waugaman, left, U.S. Northern Command success at Joint Base Pearl-Hickam, Hal Alguire, director of Public Works, Smart Power Infrastructure Demonstration for Energy Reliability and Security operational Hawaii, in January 2013. It showed a rhetorically to the crowd of more than manager, as he briefs on the electric vehicle fleet that receives its power from the 39-fold increase in power reliability 200, mostly electrical engineers. SPIDERS docking stations during the industrial day at Fort Carson, Tuesday. while achieving a 30.4 percent diesel “Frankly, we’re trying to save money and fuel savings and 90 percent renewable resources on the base and, at the end of the and generator life with generator and keying in on the post being a net zero energy penetration. day, improve how we meet the mission.” optimization and through the use of the facility for energy, water and solid waste. Phase 2, a 72-hour operational The microgrids combine renewable harnessed renewable energy resources. “We’ve been empowered by our leader- demonstration completed in October energy sources such as solar and wind “We’ve had great success in our ship to explore energy avenues, and 2013 at Fort Carson, was also deemed a with a more traditional backup source efforts,” said Alguire, highlighting not just we’ve also been able to benefit from success, and showed the microgrid — diesel generators. Utilizing the the SPIDERS program, but also Fort our partnerships across the services and could sustain mission-critical capabili- generators at their peak performance Carson’s 77 Leadership in Energy and in the community. That’s what’s led us ties in the event of long-term outages. levels ultimately saves money in fuel Environmental Design certified buildings to where we are today on Fort Carson.”
WLC from Page 2 Standards unless they intend to bring the firearm on post. & ¶ It’s important for all weapon owners to familiarize themselves noncommissioned officer in the with the referenced regulations and policies to ensure Fort battalion medical section. Now I DISCIPLINE Carson remains a safe environment, and prevent incidents wasn’t just responsible for myself, involving privately owned weapons. but I had six junior Soldiers and ¶ There are other weapons prohibited in housing and living a lieutenant to take care of. The Personally owned weapons areas, and are restricted in their use on post. They include air Warrior Ethos changed meanings Standards and discipline with weapons safety rifles, air pistols, slings, slingshots, spear guns, cross bows, long again for me as I tried to learn and privately owned weapons should be at the bows, compound bows, blowguns, paint ball guns, air-soft my new role. forefront of everyone’s mind daily. guns or other similar projectile launching devices. While these Now the mission was training Knowing the standards is the responsibility of items do not require registration on post, they may only be used my Soldiers. Now I would not everyone on this installation. The regulations governing on the installation in areas specifically designated by the garrison accept defeat in my efforts to privately owned weapons serve the purpose of commander. Use by minors under the age of 18 years is support their development and educating and improving the safety of all Fort Carson prohibited without adult supervision. growth. Never quitting meant personnel, and also provide commanders ¶ Privately owned weapons may only be transported not leaving a task undone, and with guidance as to how to enforce such on Fort Carson if the individual is transporting the I wasn’t staying with a fallen standards on and off post. weapon to or from a place of authorized storage, comrade on the battlefield, but ¶ Anyone who brings a privately owned sale, a hunting area, a hunter safety class, firing was instead being there to mentor weapon onto Fort Carson must register range, gun or repair shop or for any other lawful and give advice, personal and and maintain their weapons in purpose not in violation of regulations. Weapons can professional. accordance with Army and Fort Carson only be transported in vehicles when traveling in a Now I don’t stay awake at regulations and policy letters. These direct route to and from these activities, with no stops night worrying about letting a regulations apply to all Department of authorized. Firearms may not be stored in other Soldier die, but about one of my Defense personnel on Fort Carson, locations, such as vehicles, offices, barracks, Soldiers failing in their duties including their Family members and unaccompanied personnel quarters, transient quarters, because I haven’t trained them any person entering Fort Carson. guest houses, the Colorado Inn, etc. well enough. Sometimes I wish ¶ All weapons must be registered with the provost ¶ Only authorized personnel — law enforcement personnel in I were a better role model, marshal’s office in coordination with the Directorate the performance of their duties — may possess a concealed mentor and trainer, but all I of Emergency Services. The regulations do not weapon on Fort Carson. It is important to note that can do is place the mission first require military personnel who reside off post to county, state and federal civilian concealed carry permits and continue to do my job. register privately owned weapons with the PMO are not recognized or valid on Fort Carson. Right or wrong, this is what I now know the Warrior Ethos Source: Army Regulation 190-11; Fort Carson Regulation 210-18, Chapter 2; and Commanding General Policy Letter 15 to be — and I will never quit. April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 HHBN welcomes new commander Story and photo by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Acting Senior Commander Col. Lt. Col. Robert L. Sketch assumed command of Mike Tarsa, 4th Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Infantry Division, during an April 17 ceremony on and Fort Carson, Founders Field. passes the guidon Sketch, who last served as the assistant chief of to Lt. Col. Robert staff for personnel, U.S. Army Special Operations Sketch, commander, Aviation Command (Airborne), Fort Bragg, N.C., Headquarters and replaced Lt. Col. Brad Wambeke, who will next serve Headquarters as a professor of civil and mechanical engineering at Battalion, 4th the U.S. Military Academy. Inf. Div., during a The transfer of command featured the traditional change of command passing of the unit colors from the outgoing com- ceremony at Founders mander to the ceremonial host, Acting Senior Field, April 17. Sketch Commander Col. Mike Tarsa, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort took command of Carson, and then to the incoming commander. the unit, replacing “Today we welcome Lt Col. Sketch and say Lt. Col. Brad goodbye to Lt. Col. Wambeke,” Tarsa said. Wambeke, left. “Over the last two and a half years, Lt. Col. Wambeke has inspired a strong command climate that has cared for Soldiers and Families and unfail- ingly committed itself to mission accomplishment,” Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, with sees,” Wambeke said. “You never cease to amaze me Tarsa said. “An engaged leader, Brad reinvigorated assignments in some of our country’s most elite with your dedication, professionalism and your the systems across the battalion. His knowledge and special operations units. unwavering support to accomplish any mission we guidance have been invaluable to his unit’s success. “Your proven leadership will benefit the staff were given. Thank you very, very much.” Lt. Col. Wambeke, we thank you for your dedicated immeasurably,” said Tarsa. “Lt. Col. Rob Sketch, Sketch thanked Wambeke and his Family for their leadership and wish your Family godspeed.” we welcome you to the team and look forward to support to him and his Family, and the battalion Soldiers. He then turned his attention to the incoming your leadership.” “To the HHBN team, you have a remarkable commander. Wambeke followed Tarsa, welcoming Sketch and reputation, and I am extremely proud to be part of “Stepping up to the mantle of command is Lt. then commending his Soldiers for their achievements. your ranks,” he said. Col. Rob Sketch. He is a talented leader who will now “To the Soldiers and all of the others attached to Sketch has held multiple commander positions. take the battalion to new heights. His operational HHBN, you are the ones that work behind the scenes His military awards include the Bronze Star and experience ranges from Somalia, Operation Iraqi and do the countless other jobs that no one really Defense Meritorious Service Medal. NOW TWO LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
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CALL 877.868.1896 OR VISIT MILITARY.ASHFORD.EDU April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 7 Soldier to attend Pepperdine University Story and photo by 1st Stryker Brigade Spc. William Howard Combat Team, originally 1st Stryker Brigade Combat enrolled in ROTC at the “I’m not sure where the Team Public Affairs Office, University of Maryland, 4th Infantry Division College Park, and gradu- future is going to take ated from the nearby Capt. Ben Schuppel plans to use his University of Maryland me, but I’m committed graduate school option to pursue a Juris University College, with Doctor degree at Pepperdine University a bachelor of science in to the Army because in Malibu, Calif., beginning in May. business administration The Career Satisfaction Program in 2007. allows cadets from the Reserve Schuppel said he’s a I love what I do and I Officer Training Corps and U.S. fourth-generation Soldier Military Academy at West Point to and joined the Army due get to change people’s select a GRADSO, guaranteeing officers to his Family’s preserved the opportunity to attend a fully funded sense of duty to America, lives for the better.” graduate school in an academic beginning with his great- — Capt. Ben Schuppel discipline of their choice for two grandfather’s enlistment years, after they complete five years in World War I. of active-duty service. In return, they “My mother, grand- must serve an additional three-year father and great-grandfather are veterans “I love the people in the Army going to take me, but I’m committed to active duty service obligation. and I’ve known that I wanted to be in the because they are great to work with,” the Army because I love what I do and To qualify for GRADSO, Army military since I was 3 years old,” he said. said Schuppel. “The Soldiers make I get to change people’s lives for the officers must be selected for the rank of Schuppel said he enjoyed the the Army feel like my home.” better,” he said. captain, attend school between their camaraderie during his two deployments Even after he earns his new degree The Army offers several college sixth and 11th year of service and not and positions as a platoon leader, from Pepperdine University Schuppel opportunities. Counseling is available be pending any adverse actions. executive officer, company commander plans to maintain his military service. by visiting the Fort Carson Education Schuppel, brigade logistics planner, and staff officer. “I’m not sure where the future is Center or calling 526-2124.
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Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move a simulated casualty during Raider First Responder training, April 11. 1SBCT develops first responder skills Story and photos by Spc. William Howard during the practical exercise. won’t be worrying about the people next to us 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public With their medic down suffering from a because we know that they’re ready to help us.” Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division simulated bullet wound, Spc. Brock Rafferty, team During the review at the end of the training, leader, Company B, 1st Bn., 38th Inf. Reg., led Sgt. Byron Evans, senior line medic, Headquarters A small team of Soldiers climbs a steep hill in his team through the first-aid procedures, before and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 38th Inf. full combat gear. The muscles in the Soldiers’ legs moving the casualty to the evacuation site farther Reg., discussed the importance of being able to begin to fatigue. As they crest the top of the hill, up a steep path to the top of a hill. respond to any emergency situation, both at home they are ambushed. Rafferty learned that his squad could work past and on the battlefield. As they start responding to the threat, they hear the sweat and exhaustion as a cohesive unit. “These are lifesaving skills that Soldiers can an ear-piercing scream coming from their medic as “We’re all pretty new here. This training helped use anywhere, and these skills will carry on for he falls to the ground. us get to know each other — our weaknesses and the rest of their lives. Their buddies depend on it, The April 11 Raider First Responder training our strengths,” said Rafferty. “In an actual event, we and they depend on it,” Evans said. marked the culmination of a four-day Combat Lifesaver Course that instructed 1st Stryker Brigade Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, call-up a simulated nine-line medevac Soldiers how to provide casualty care report during Raider First Responder training, April 11. Soldiers learned the in a tactical environment. basics of battlefield casualty care during 40 hours of classroom instruction, The CLS course teaches Soldiers and were required to pass a written test and practical evaluation. the basics in treating battlefield casualties during 40 hours of class- room instruction. The Soldiers are required to pass a written test and practical evaluation. “Since this training event is pri- marily with junior Soldiers, it’s really going to test their ability to think fast and make decisions on the fly,” said Sgt. 1st Class David Pring, medical platoon sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st SBCT. “We’re trying to expose them to how fast you have to make decisions and still remain mission oriented.” The medic assigned to each squad suffered varying injuries
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Regional Command – South responsibilities include helping out with casualty I’m just glad I can be a part of it.” operations, human resources planning for significant The last time Noce returned from a deployment, KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — On operations and providing essential personnel the first thing he did was take his team out to Christmas Eve, Maj. Tony Noce sat on a helicopter in services to RC–South. breakfast. He remembers thinking about how he southern Afghanistan with country singer Kellie He joined the Army in July 2002 and commis- no longer took things for granted, he said. Pickler, on their way to deliver presents to Soldiers. sioned as a second lieutenant in January 2003 after Noce is close to finishing his second deployment For the second time in his Army career, Noce was completing Officer Candidate School. His first in Afghanistan. He said he has enjoyed the thousands of miles from his home and Family on deployment came in 2007, when, as a civil partnership aspect of serving in Afghanistan as Christmas, but he wasn’t thinking about himself that affairs team leader, he helped support a provincial he interacts daily with servicemembers from other night. He wanted to give Soldiers serving at small reconstruction team in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. countries who have come together for this mission. forward operating bases a taste of home. Noce said his favorite part of being in the Army Noce said he also enjoys learning from his peers, Noce, currently serving at Kandahar Airfield, is the shared sense of commitment Soldiers have, subordinates and superiors. Afghanistan, with 4th Infantry Division, is the especially in a war zone. Soldiers truly have to rely on “If you ever stop learning from the people personnel plans and operations director for Regional each other, he said. around you, you might as well hang it up,” he said. Command – South. Part of his job is to organize “The Army to me is a family. It’s unlike any “Hopefully I can learn and keep getting better every day.” Cpl. Jacob Upchurch, who works for Noce, said it has been a great experience to serve as one “The Army to me is of his Soldiers. “He is the best plans and operations (officer- in-charge) I’ve ever had,” he said, adding that he a family. It’s unlike has now worked with five of them. “He has very high standards, and he expects the best. I do my any organization best for him.” Lt. Col. Michael McGregor, Noce’s supervisor, said Noce is professional and always gets the job done. in the world.” “I’m lucky to have him on my team,” McGregor — Maj. 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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation TSA Pre-check — Service members are no longer able to scan their Common Access Cards at DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Transportation Security Administration Pre-check lanes to receive expedited screening. Members Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. should enter their Department of Defense Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. identification number, located on the back of Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. the CAC, into the “Known Traveler Number” field Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. when making reservations. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finance travel processing — All inbound and Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. outbound temporary lodging expense, “Do it Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers office assists Soldiers with room assignments and at 526-2859 or e-mail [email protected]. are required to bring Department of the Army terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Use this number to obtain self-help tools and Form 5118, signed by their physician and Command Evaluation and Training Team — equipment or a motorized sweeper. battalion commander, and a pen to complete COMET provides commanders at all levels with a • Base operations contracting officer forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. responsive maintenance and supply assessment representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held and training tool that improves the combat effec- or email [email protected] for questions the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon tiveness, readiness and efficiency of their units’ on snow removal, grounds maintenance and at the education center, building 1117, room 120. logistical programs. The team identifies supply contractor response to service orders. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and maintenance weaknesses and problems, and • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524- Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. provides individual and unit reinforcement training 0786 or [email protected] to request, for based on assessments. Results remain confidential service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Hours of Operation for the unit commander only. COMET provides • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services assistance in the majority of maintenance and Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- supply management areas with one-on-one [email protected] to request a facility, parking or Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last training, and by conducting follow-up visits. regulatory traffic sign. customer served at 3:30 p.m. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- [email protected] for information. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after call 526-3321 for an appointment. Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The club Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly- Briefings issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions decorated Soldier in American history. To be a 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays coordinated on case-by-case basis. member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. • Subsistence Support Management Office, the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership is minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. between 1 and 2 percent. Contact SAMC president citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. email [email protected]. 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort —The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Carson and surrounding bases, without a primary commanding general has directed all Soldiers, 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, are sergeant first class through command sergeant • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, available, by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, cap- 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. tain and above, must attend Casualty Assistance served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or Officer and Casualty Notification Officer • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ Training. The three-day training course is held midnight. srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register • Hazardous Material Control Center, building 526-7170 for more information. through their school noncommissioned officer for 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is attendance of this training. The next classes are Contact administration operations at 526-5349 responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort May 20-22. Call 526-4551 for more information. or the warehouse at 526-2979. Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon Education Center hours of operation — The of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper the second and third Wednesday of each month Mountain Post Training and Education Center, and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: numbers and points of contact for services: 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Spouses are encouraged to accompany Soldiers to 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Support Services service order desk can be reached the briefing. Call 526-2840 for details. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the to 6 p.m. routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing of their expiration term of service, but must attend no to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of or emergency service is required. later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. under Full Replace Value claimants must report at 526-6670 or email [email protected] Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency the additional loss or damage listed on After for service needs or to report complaints. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from service provider by fax or report on the Defense 526-6670 or email [email protected]. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Personal Property System line within 75 days. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call processes to include turning in excess property, Claimants must submit the claim on DPS line Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost. reutilizing government property, web-based tools through http://www.move.mil within nine months [email protected]. available, special handling of property and environ- for FRV compensation for certain items. All other mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office Special Forces briefings are Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera within two years of delivery or date of incident. held Wednesdays from noon @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at For more information, call 526-1355. to 1 p.m. [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Medical Activity Correspondence Department Special Operations Forces Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. office hours — The Correspondence (Release of briefings are held Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Infor mation) Office in the Patient Administration Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday Briefings are held in building 1218, room 314. Call Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 13
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He grabs her hand and pulls, Struggles “Come on, dragon turtle.” Melinda Waller tried to explain She slowly opens her eyes — away the signs of autism before for what seems like the millionth Tristram was diagnosed. time in the last few years — and “The biggest struggle was not pulls him close and mumbles, “I being able to communicate with sure do love you, son.” him; he could not talk,” she said. Waller said she and her husband “I did not know when he wanted always feared something was different or needed something. We taught about their son. He had trouble him to take our hand and walk us speaking, and he acted out when he over to what he wanted. couldn’t communicate what he needed “We noticed he was ‘funny’ in from his parents. social situations; he wasn’t interacting It wasn’t until last July when with other children in a ‘normal’ way; Waller took Tristram to the doctor that his reaction to different situations was they finally had an answer: autism. different than ‘normal,’” she said. “I don’t exactly know when the The Wallers’ concern grew when tears started to fall,” Waller said. Tristram was about 18 months old “The tears were just falling ... like and he started to lose all of the words someone had turned on a faucet and he had already learned; they were was just letting it run. tired of getting roundabout diagnoses “The only thing I totally remember for their son and it was time to seek feeling is the need to have my husband out the root of Tristram’s issue. by my side, to catch me when I broke.” Melinda Waller’s husband, Staff Successes Sgt. Billy Waller, who is currently Melinda Waller said that deployed to Afghanistan with the 4th early diagnosis is the key to start Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th working with a child to achieve Infantry Division, said that before their fullest potential. Tristram was diagnosed he was worried “Tristram is a lot better behaved,” Melinda Waller walks her son, Tristram, 4, into the Colorado Autism Center in Colorado because he had little to no way to she said, crediting his therapists. Springs, to begin his applied behavioral analysis treatment appointment, April 10. Tristram communicate and would have melt- “When he first started with us, he was diagnosed in July with Autism Spectrum Disorder and receives four hours of treatment downs around large groups of people. three times per week. He said that it all changed when See Autism on Page 18 Program assists Families By Andrea Stone “You’re still seeing somebody for follow-up not being available for the Family member. Mountaineer staff treatment and getting medication,” she said. “If the Soldier is due for an overseas Whether or not someone needs to be tour … that Soldier’s going to have to go, and It’s a program that’s critical to the care enrolled in EFMP is not a question to ask the it will probably have to be an unaccompanied of Soldiers’ Families, but one that’s often medical provider. tour,” she said. misunderstood. “We have many medical providers not At the installation level, EFMP exists to At the Army level, the Exceptional Family familiar with the regulation, not familiar with the provide support for Families with information, Member Program is an assignment coordination policies, and they will tell you ‘no,’” Moyer said. resources, support groups and activities. program, ensuring that Family members who “You need to be asking the EFMP personnel.” “It’s a one-stop shop for Families in need. need certain services can receive what they Sometimes Families don’t want to enroll in Even if we don’t provide that service here, we’ll need at their next duty station. EFMP because they’re afraid it will keep them make the call or get on the Internet until “If a Soldier has a Family member with a from moving to overseas locations. we find answers and resources for the Family,” diagnosis that requires any type of follow-up “The sad thing is, people will lie … because said Sunny Ginter, EFMP systems navigator. treatment or educational services … you need they want to go to Germany so badly. Then In addition to providing Families with to be enrolled in the program,” said Susan they get there and realize that the services resources, they can assist when it’s time to Moyer, EFMP manager. aren’t there,” Moyer said. “It’s uglier for the move, connecting the Family with the EFMP Often the term “special needs” brings to Soldier if they neglect to enroll, and then they office at the next location. mind severe developmental delays, wheelchairs get caught after they (move).” “(Moving) in and of itself is very stressful. or obvious handicaps, but the Army defines it When Soldiers with exceptional Family It’s even more stressful when you have to (move) differently for EFMP, with diagnoses including members are assigned to locations without with someone who has some additional needs,” asthma, hypothyroidism, attention deficit services, they can sometimes get a compassionate Moyer said. “When you know there’s someone disorder, anxiety and depression. reassignment, she said. waiting for you at that next duty location … “Any Family member who has any medical, Reassignment depends on the needs of the that helps quite a bit.” developmental, intellectual, mental health or Army and the military occupational specialty Families with questions on enrollment, educational condition that requires any type of of the Soldier, though. disenrollment, updates and overseas screening can follow-up treatment (needs to enroll),” she said. “We’re not going to send an Apache pilot call the EFMP office at Evans Army Community Even patients diagnosed with depression to a duty location that does not have Apaches,” Hospital, 526-7805. For questions about community or anxiety who only see a Family care provider Moyer said. and Family support services and assistance with to receive medication need to be enrolled in There may also be times when a Soldier is transition services during moves, Families can call the program. required to take the assignment, in spite of services EFMP at Army Community Service, 526-4590. 16 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
Jake Way, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, talks to students about Colorado wildlife April 17 at the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site EnviroFair. Photos by Hector Gonzalez
By Jennifer Kolise and environmental hot topics in southeastern Emergency Services and the Directorate Michelle Blake Colorado. Topics included sustainable of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Directorate of Public Works energy, wildlife management, conser- Security. The Nature and Raptor Center Environmental Division vation law enforcement, paleontology, of Pueblo conducted a “Birds of Prey” archaeology, native versus invasive presentation that included a great- The Piñon Canyon Maneuver plant species, fire ecology, cavity horned owl and a turkey vulture. Site Environmental Team hosted an nesting bird species and recycling. A “Trash-to-Treasure” art show was EnviroFair for local area schools April Hands-on activities included building opened to sixth- through 12th-grade 17, in celebration of Earth Day. a bird feeder from recycled plastic students. Participants used their imagina- The event’s goal was to showcase bottles and planting native seeds in tion to design creative and/or functional PCMS hosts PCMS’ commitment to protecting the containers made from sugarcane, a items made out of recyclable materials. environment and fostering a continuing rapidly renewable resource. First place was awarded to Ingrid appreciation and understanding of the The PCMS Environmental Team Hofmeister, a sixth-grader at natural world in the students. About was able to accomplish these activities Hoehne School, for her artwork 200 students, plus teachers and by partnering with All That Is Energy, entitled “Rain, the Colorful Water EnviroFair chaperones from the Hoehne and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Catcher.” Ingrid created a horse-shaped Primero school districts participated State Forest Service and Comanche rain gauge from used horseshoes, rebar, in the EnviroFair. National Grasslands. Fort Carson baling twine and wire, and zip ties. The event consisted of several supporting agencies included Directorate Second place was awarded to for students interactive stations, focusing on various of Public Works, Directorate of Michal Plank, sixth-grader at Hoehne School, for her artwork entitled, “Gobble, Gobble, Glow.” Michal created a decorative lamp from a wine bottle, deer antlers, an old lamp shade and Christmas lights. Third place was awarded to Ira Plank, Hoehne School eighth-grader, for his artwork Bruce Schumacher, entitled, “Fishin’ Buddy.” Ira created paleontologist, an ice chest by hollowing out a used, Comanche National three-dimensional archery target Grasslands, shows and using broken fishing poles and a students examples nail for the legs. of historic fossils and All participants received a tote bones, during the bag, wooden ruler and flying disc Piñon Canyon imprinted with the PCMS Earth Day Maneuver Site logo and educational items from the EnviroFair April 17. participating organizations. Each school received a handmade, wooden bird house built by Bobby Day, Fort Carson Wildlife Biologist, which will serve as a potential home to a variety of cavity nesting species, such as blue birds. We have your community covered
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Photos by Andrea Stone Right: Sox the Fox, mascot for the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, visits with Josiah Carpenter, 5, at the USO Meet and Greet, April 18. Above: Colorado Springs Sky Sox players — from left, infielder Drew Garcia, catcher Michael McKenry and third baseman Ryan Wheeler — sign autographs for fans at the USO Meet and Greet, April 18. Fort Carson Appreciation Night is May 3 when the Sky Sox host the Memphis Redbirds at Security Service Field at 6:05 p.m. Pick up free vouchers at Information, Tickets and Registration and exchange the vouchers for tickets at the stadium box office. The Sky Sox are the AAA-affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. 18 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Quick facts Autism focuses on the principles that explain and will be ready to, may be diagnosed with Pervasive for early intervention,” said Susan from Page 15 how learning takes place. By applying ‘Go home now.’” Development Disorder or Asperger’s Moyer, manager, Fort Carson • An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and those techniques and principles, it He added the syndrome,” she explained. EFMP. “What that early interven- 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with had very little language. He could not brings a positive change in behavior by treatment Tristram has “Asperger’s is characterized by tion program does is evaluates autism in the United States. tell us when he wanted something,” rewarding them for a desired outcome. received has improved normal speech and verbal abilities, children between birth and 3 years • More than 23,000 military said Pete Libby, lead behavioral Billy Waller said he is amazed their life as a Family but displaying less severe autistic of age, in multiple different children have a diagnosis on clinician, Colorado Autism Center with how far Tristram has progressed and that he is extremely social behavioral problems.” developmental areas, to determine the autism spectrum. in Colorado Springs. “Through in such a short time. proud of his son. Yakich added that military if they have an Autism Spectrum • Autism is the fastest growing serious language, his inappropriate behavior “His interactions with people have “As a Family, children on the spectrum have an Disorder. What can be typical for developmental disability in the U.S. was reduced and his (ability to sit changed. Before, he wouldn’t do well we are doing great,” even harder time, constantly having a child on the spectrum is they are • Autism treatment costs a family and focus on tasks) has gotten 1,000- with large groups and now he seems to he said. “My son’s to adjust every few years from developing normal, then all of a $60,000 a year on average. percent better. He is the poster boy do well with groups and social interac- workweek is generally changing duty stations. sudden, around 18-months-old, for the applied behavioral analysis tion, without stressing out or having a harder than mine. He “It is always tough for a child they start losing all of the • There is no medical detection or that we use to help our kids progress.” meltdown,” he said. “Of course, he is involved in three with autism to have to start over with things they have learned.” cure for autism. a group of people,” she said. “Military Libby said that behavior analysis will get to the point when he is tired different programs that Christine Rogers, occupational therapist, Shandy Clinic, Moyer said if a Family has life is particularly difficult for children occupy his whole day, gets Tristram Waller to calm down and focus on what concerns after talking to their with autism and their Families. They and he does a great job she wants him to do during an occupational therapy primary care manager, they can Red flags have to frequently change duty stations of dealing with it.” appointment, April 14. request a referral to a developmental Billy Waller said and face social uncertainties with the pediatrician, which specializes in The following “red flags” may indicate that he credits his wife with their son’s What is autism? ever-changing faces of new peers.” children on the spectrum. a child is at risk for Autism Spectrum success as well. Theresa Yakich, autism program Libby said that some of the A Family with a child who Tristram Waller looks at his picture schedule Disorder. If a child exhibits any of the during an applied behavioral analysis “My wife manages the household manager, Colorado Autism Center, indicating factors to look for are is on the spectrum must enroll with following, ask a pediatrician or Family appointment at the Colorado Autism and takes Tristram to all of his explained that autism, or Autism not giving eye contact, not having EFMP to start Tricare extended doctor for an evaluation: Spectrum Disorder, are general terms Center, April 10. The pictures help him different appointments throughout a social smile in infancy and not health care benefits. • No big smiles or other warm, joyful the week,” he said. “I could not be for a group of complex disorders of attempting to imitate sounds. “Once enrolled in EFMP, they know what activity he is supposed to do expressions by 6 months or thereafter active service without her support.” brain development that begins at birth “Autism is different; it is not become eligible to receive the next and have been proven to help children Tristram’s typical weekly or within the first two-and-a-half cookie-cutter, which is why the treatments necessary to begin working with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Tristram • No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, schedule includes three, four-hour years of life. puzzle piece is so perfect for the with your child to help them achieve was diagnosed in July with Autism smiles or other facial expressions appointments of applied behavioral “These disorders are characterized, symbol of autism. Every case is their full potential,” Moyer said. “The Spectrum Disorder and receives four- by 9 months analysis; two, one-hour sessions of in varying degrees, by difficulties different. It is difficult to define bottom line is that there are so many hours of treatment three times per week. • No babbling by 12 months speech and occupational therapy; and in social interaction, verbal and because each child with autism Soldiers who are scared of EFMP • No back-and-forth gestures such four days of afternoon preschool. nonverbal communication and is different — no two are the same.” because they think it will ruin their come to us for help,” she said. “If as pointing, showing, reaching or Melinda Waller suggests parents repetitive behaviors,” Yakich said. careers. It can actually enhance you have questions, we are here and waving by 12 months dealing with similar ordeals should “Most autistic children are perfectly Diagnosis, treatment their careers because the stresses can provide you with a plethora of • No words by 16 months take their concerns to their doctor. normal in appearance, but spend “If you have a child that is not and burdens are lessened once their written information from reputable • No meaningful, two-word phrases — She added that Tristram is no their time engaged in puzzling and meeting developmental milestones, children receive the care they need.” sources. We also provide service not including imitating or repeating — Photos by Sgt. William Smith disturbing behaviors, which are different from any other child. talk to your primary care manager Even if Families are not enrolled advocates to help with any problems by 24 months Pete Libby, left, lead behavioral clinician, Colorado Autism Center, helps Tristram “He just thinks differently. Don’t markedly different from those of or to the (Exceptional Family in the program, EFMP can provide for parents of school-age children.” • Any loss of speech, babbling or Waller, 4, write his name in shaving cream at the Colorado Autism Center in lower your expectations just because typical children. Member Program) so that they can assistance. 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It was three days of fun, games and competition, but with a purpose and an eye to the future. The Warrior Transition Battalion Commander’s Stakes games, April 15-17, were an opportunity for wounded warriors to compete, but also a chance for them to find their confidence again. “When you come to the WTB, something happened. You’re wounded, you’re injured or you’re ill,” said Lt. Col. Aaron Termain, WTB commander. “Soldiers come with the sense that they’ve failed … when the Army sent them over here, they sent them over with a stack of paperwork telling them all the things they can’t do.” The focus of the Commander’s Stakes is to teach those Soldiers Spc. Joshua what they can do, Termain said. Kissinger, “I can get you on a bike. If you’re missing an arm, we can move the Headquarters controls to the other side,” he said. “There’s very little that we can’t adapt.” and Spc. Joel Irwin, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, was one Headquarters of the competitors. Company, “I’ve been able to run for the first time in two years after being Warrior injured overseas,” he said. Transition The competition got heated at times. Battalion, “Sometimes it gets a little competitive because you’re all in the same winds up to battalion, but overall it’s good. It still draws us closer together in the end,” throw a said Staff Sgt. Vester Hasson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company. discus during In addition to building confidence as they learn to overcome the track and challenges, the Commander’s Stakes is an opportunity for Soldiers to field event at the WTB prepare for the annual interservice Warrior Games in September. Commander’s When wounded warriors apply for the games, they have to turn in Stakes games, a packet, complete with times and scores for the events they compete April 17. in. Commander’s Stakes is a chance to get those times, although the wind and rain proved challenging. “Because of the weather situation this week, it was kind of hard to do Hasson, who’s competed in the Warrior Games. some of the events that we needed,” said Sgt. Sherry Snow, Company B. Sports and recreation is just one step in helping wounded Soldiers adapt. “The main thing is having times and scores that are validated by an official.” “If we can’t get you back in the fight, then we’re going to prepare you for In order to qualify for Warrior Games, athletes need to be able to your transition back into the community. Now you can do these things, what compete in multiple events. else can you do?” Termain said. “This is a powerful tool that we (have) here.” “To get to the games, they want you to have two individual and The competition was also an opportunity for Termain to identify one team event. So, if somebody’s really good at archery, but that’s Soldiers who might be interested in training for the Warrior Games. Sgt. 1st Class Jason all they’re good at, they probably won’t make the team,” said “We’ve already identified some potential talent,” he said. Keller, first sergeant, Company A, Warrior Transition Battalion, dives into the pool as Staff Sgt. Eric Faulkner finishes his lap during a 200-meter relay race, April 16. The race was part of the WTB Commander’s Stakes games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Soldiers from Company A, Warrior Transition Battalion, battle Soldiers from Company B during a sitting volleyball game, Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Battalion take off from the starting line for the men’s 200-meter dash at April 16. Company A was the WTB Commander’s Stakes competition, April 17. the overall winner of the two-day WTB Commander’s Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Lund, Company B, Warrior Transition Battalion, prepares to race his recumbent bike Stakes competition. during the WTB Commander’s Stakes games at Memorial Park, April 16. 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
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Photos by Andrea Stone Left: Paul Chaney, 10, climbs the wall at Outdoor Recreation during the Easter Egg Wall Crawl, April 16. Above: Volunteers from Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and Outdoor Recreation employees assist children in climbing the wall during the Easter Egg Wall Crawl, April 16 at Outdoor Recreation. After climbing, children were treated to a small bag of Easter candy. The event, which had 80 participants, was planned for the Alpine Tower, but was moved indoors due to inclement weather.
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Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Chapel Schedule Support Office)” for events and schedules. Vacation Bible School volunteers — are needed ROMAN CATHOLIC for the June 9-13 program. Positions include Day Time Service Chapel Location Phone station leaders — imagination station crafts, Saturday 4:15-4:45pm Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 game assistance, snacks and preschool Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 stations; crew leaders (16 years and older); and Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 assistant crew leaders (sixth-graders and older). Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious Education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 All potential volunteers must complete a back- Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 ground check. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 Friday 9-11 a.m. CWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5769 or [email protected] to volunteer. Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 Mon-Thurs Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 Catholic Religious Education registration is being First Friday Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are PROTESTANT Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 available for children in preschool through the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-5744 age of confir mation. Classes are also offered Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-9640 Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus 526-8889 for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 those who desire to participate in the celebrating Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 of the sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 EASTERN ORTHODOX for more information. Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at (612) 432-6099 for Orthodox services. Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel JEWISH youth group members are invited to attend Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 472-0102.The chapel is located at the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or 2346 Academy Place on the Air Force Academy. the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. ISLAMIC SERVICES Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Kevin Cheek 554-7709 for more information. Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email Latter Day Saints’ Soldiers meet Wednesday Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Family members and friends who are suicide Carson on Facebook for details. Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider survivors, meets the second Tuesday of Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue. For each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen for men 18 and older, meets the second information or a ride call, text or email elder Heroes Family Center, building 6215, and fourth Tuesday of the month at Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Stites Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 for myldsmail.net, or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at more information. 330-3120 or [email protected]. 719-304-9815 for information.
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Upcoming events Mountain Post Running Club — The club will Military spouses appreciation day — The Armed meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Services YMCA will host a military spouses Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps appreciation day celebration that will include beauty available for $1 off meals at the food court. treatments, massage, crafts and other activities Influenza vaccinations — Shots for Soldiers will be and information, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. available through their unit leadership or medical Child care is available on a first-come, first-sign-up personnel. Vaccinations for beneficiaries, 6 months basis. Registration for the event is required and and older, are available during existing clinic can be done by calling 622-9622 through May 2. appointments or during walk-in hours, 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Call 526-6422 for information. General announcements Hospital dining facility hours change — Due Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson to lower demand, hospital dining facility hours Police Records section has moved to building 2757, have changed. Weekdays, full service breakfast is MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue, and served from 6-9 a.m. Grab and go items, such Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon as boiled eggs, sandwiches and breakfast bar, and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Fingerprinting hours are available from 9-10 a.m. Lunch is 11 a.m. at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700, to 2 p.m., but the grill will close at 1:30 p.m. have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Fort Dinner is served from 4-5:30 p.m., main line Carson Police complete fingerprints for on-post only. No change on weekends. Breakfast, employment. For any other fingerprint needs, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner, please contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. 4-5:30 p.m. Call 526-7290 for more information. TRICARE Service Center — The center at Evans Disaster information available — Homeowners, Army Community Hospital closed. Beneficiaries renters, business owners and employees affected can call United Healthcare at 877-988-9378 for by the flooding, severe storms and landslides that enrollment and benefit help or visit http:// were federally declared a major disaster on Sept. 14 www.tricare.mil. can receive updated information from the Federal Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast Emergency Management Agency. To be added to Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military the distribution list, put “subscribe” in the subject appreciation day the fourth Friday of every line to Brandi.Briones@ fema.dhs.gov, Kendra.Eull month from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free events @fema.dhs.gov or [email protected]. throughout the day include breakfast and light New hours — The pediatric immunization clinic lunch, resiliency resources, preventive health located within pediatrics on the second floor of screenings and wellness resources, workforce the Woods Soldier Family Care Center has new and education resources, social networking, hours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. arts and crafts and cooking classes. For more Call 526-7653 for more information. information, call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Winter facilities precautions — Soldiers and staff Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is are asked to be watchful of heating-related open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call concerns in winter, including frozen pipes, and 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information report them to the Directorate of Public Works can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. operations and maintenance contractor for repair Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 by calling in a service order to 526-5345. Check needs Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. areas to ensure temperatures are warm enough the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, com/military for more information. to prevent pipes from freezing and inspect helping the community and more. Contact Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — pipes for leaks. Building occupants are required Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help to keep windows closed during cold weather. troop(underscore)[email protected]. minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Pregnancy School lunch and breakfast program — School care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds a monthly District 8 is accepting applications for the national funding based on patients seen and customer support group for those whose lives have been School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss in the Application forms are being provided to all homes bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and first few months of life. The group meets the second with a letter to parents. Additional copies are departments and clinics fully functional. Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s available in each school. The information provided Call 526-7256 for more information. Lutheran Church, 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more on the application is confidential and will be Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs information, visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. used only for the purpose of determining volunteers for den leaders and committee members. Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — The eligibility and verifying data. Applications may No experience is needed. Training will be provided program provides short-term assistance to Depart - be submitted any time during the school year. by Boy Scouts of America staff. There is always a ment of the Army civilian employees, active duty- Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help spouses and Family members, and retired military [email protected] for more information. out at various activities. Contact the committee personnel and eligible family members with adult Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speed chair, Johnathon Jobson at [email protected] or living problems, substance use concerns and issues limit on Butts Road between Wilderness and the Cubmaster, Robert Jepsen, robert.jepsen@us. affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call army.mil and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. Worksite interventions are offered and consultation 526-9267 for information regarding the change. Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family is available to supervisors and managers regarding Same day appointments — Evans Army Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple workplace matters. EAP services are free to Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Threat meetings for Family members of military eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Call Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at operating under an appointment model called disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday 1638 Elwell Street in building 6236, room 229. “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers numerous hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. education opportunities, including individual 526-2273, to make an appointment. Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort Carson appointments, healthy cooking classes, commissary Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards. tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports nutrition, Vista Communities on Schriever Air Force The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday- cholesterol management, weight management Base is offering six to 12 month leases to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail and dietary supplement classes. For more Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire. Olson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] information, call 526-7290. Call 683-3660 for more information. for more information or to learn about volunteer Snow removal — Occupants of military or civilian Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at government facilities are responsible for clearing — TRICARE Online users must update their the store during normal business hours or at the snow and ice on sidewalks leading from their military hospital or clinic location online each time recycling center located near the main exchange. doorstep to the first main sidewalk along parking they relocate. Transferring military hospital or Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordi nation lots or roadways. Ice melt is available from Fort clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically to and from post, as well as van pool options, Carson Support Services warehouse, building transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to 214. For information, call 526-9271. On-post Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. post. Riders are matched based on their origination Families can get information on snow removal Library program — Tutor.com for military Families and destination points, as well as days and times by contacting Balfour Beatty Communities. offers homework and studying help from a of travel. Users specify whether they are offering a Payday loan complaints — The Consumer professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for ride, need a ride or if they are interested in sharing Financial Protection Bureau is accepting K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors driving duties. When a “match” is found, users are complaints from borrowers encountering problems are available online 24/7 to help students in more notified immediately of rider options, allowing with payday loans. To submit a complaint, than 16 subjects, including math, science, English them to contact and coordinate ridesharing within consumers can visit http://www.consumerfinance. and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with minutes. Access the ride-share portal by visiting gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372. standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25 DES highlight Editor’s note: The following children unattended on the play- look around. If you see the lights, article was written by the Directorate ground. Lack of supervision is one pull to the right. are subject to random vehicle of Emergency Services division chiefs of the most prevalent child neglect The following are some do’s and inspections. Drivers are reminded to inform the Fort Carson community problems on post. While police don’ts to keep in mind: to have their driver’s license, of current policies and procedures. want to keep children safe from Do: Do not: current vehicle registration and individuals who don’t have their proof of insurance with them while Stay calm. Panic. Police best interest at hand, accidents can operating a vehicle. Electronic Rules of the playground — The happen that would be prevented had Pull to the Play music so loud you verification of proof of insurance Fort Carson Military Police Department a parent been present. Fort Carson right and stop can’t hear sirens. cards on a smartphone is acceptable. reminds parents of the risks of leaving police want to ensure that children safely. All passengers in the vehicle 18 children unattended on the play- stay safe this summer and this can If you are in Stop in the middle lane years and older must be in grounds. Springtime is here and with be facilitated with the continued the left lane, when there is room on possession of a state or federally the weather warming up, children are support of the parents. pull to the the right as traffic in the issued photo identification. going to want to spend their free time right. right lane pulls right. Visitors must use Gate 1 to enter outside at the playground and may Fire Fort Carson. Commercial vehicles come at a time when parents are Emergencies — The Fort Carson Every second counts. Pull to the must use Gate 3, unless in possession most busy and cannot watch them. Fire Department urges community right for emergency vehicles — it of a RAPIDGate pass. Access Fort Carson Installation Policy members to ensure they can get to saves lives and it’s the law. control policies and procedures for Supervision of Children, dated emergencies quickly and safely by are subject to change at any time June 18, applies to all military and following a simple tip — “Pull to Physical security based on the guidance from the civilian personnel and their Family the right for sirens and lights.” It’s Random vehicle inspections — 4th Infantry Division and Fort members in regards to leaving that simple. If you hear the sound, All vehicles entering Fort Carson Carson commanding general.
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Justin and Kristin Peterson take aim at Easter egg targets as their sister Caylan Peterson, and parents Drew and Nicole Peterson, look on, Saturday at Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. Marksmen set sights on Easter eggs Story and photos by Walt Johnson targets, said Brandy Howe, DFMWR shooting range. husband and I both have concealed weapon permits Mountaineer staff She said the shooting range staff wants to so it’s not my first time shooting. Still, when I hit 12 encourage people to come to the range for a good of 12 eggs, I was a bit surprised because I didn’t The Directorate of Family and Morale, family outing and learn how to practice good shooting think I would be able to hit all of them,” she said. Welfare and Recreation staff hosted an Easter habits. Howe said adding Easter eggs to the regular Harvey said the event was fun because egg shooting contest at Cheyenne Mountain targets added an extra element of fun for the shooting at targets is good practice, but shooting Shooting Complex, Saturday. shooters, while helping them understand gun safety. at the eggs is good for hand-to-eye conditioning The event was held in conjunction with the “In the past, we have put little chicken head and training and perfecting the shot. She said Easter Sunday celebration and was designed to targets up, but this year we decided to put the Easter shooting at the eggs allows her to be a more give Families an opportunity to show off their eggs out instead. We were going to put them on accurate shooter and helps a shooter become marksmanship skills by shooting Easter eggs off golf tees initially, but then we thought more comfortable with his weapon. it would be more fun for the shooters if The event also drew families to the range, such as we put them on stands and let them shoot Drew and Nicole Peterson and their children. Drew the same way they shoot at paper targets. Peterson said his family goes to the range about once We felt this would be fair (for shooters a month for a friendly “top marksman” competition of all skill levels),” Howe said. and bonds by helping each other get better. The event marked the first time He said having the egg targets made this a experienced shooter Jena Harvey got in unique outing for his family. some shooting practice at the complex. “Shooting at targets can get a little boring Harvey hit 12 of 12 Easter egg targets sometimes and shooting at, and hitting, the eggs and during one shoot, which even surprised her. seeing them explode brings a little more excitement “This is my first time shooting at to shooting. The paper targets are larger and the Cheyenne Mountain shooting range the eggs are smaller which makes it more of a and I’m finding it’s a lot of fun. My challenge,” said Drew Peterson.
Jena Harvey reacts with joy after shooting 12 Easter eggs off the target Fort Carson’s Tommy Altomere watches as his wife, Lorena Altomere, hits a bull’s eye her first time Saturday at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting range. shooting a pistol Saturday. 28 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
longest drive, closest to the pin and On the longest putt. Contact John Hurtado at [email protected] or Spike stopper 526-4371 for more information. The National Physique Committee BENCH 2014 Axis Labs Southern Colorado Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini and Physique The Mountain Post Sports Complex championships will be held in hosts the Fort Carson Shootout Colorado Springs May 17. Saturday-Sunday. The event takes place at The tournament offers three Doherty High School, 4515 East youth categories: ages 10 and up, Barnes Road. Prejudging begins at 12 and up and 14 and up. The 11 a.m. and the finals begin at 5 tournament features three pool p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com play games and then a double- for tickets. elimination tournament. Terry Post athletes will be among the Pitts, tournament director, said competitors at the Colorado games will be played all day State Natural Bodybuilding Saturday and most of Sunday. and Fitness Competition May 10 For more information, contact in Monument. Pitts at [email protected]. The event will be held at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 the biannual “18 Holes of Safety” Higby Road. The prejudging begins golf tournament May 9. at noon and the main show is at The four-person scramble 5 p.m. Email bodybyjill@hotmail. event is open to military and com for more information. civilians. The fee for the tournament The Fort Carson preseason softball is $45 per person, which includes tournament is scheduled to cart, lunch and a free future round begin May 14 at the Mountain of golf. Mulligans are $2 each Post Sports Complex. or three for $5. There will only be The double-elimination room for 32 teams so organizers tournament features a three-game encourage people to sign up as guarantee and is limited to Fort Photo by Walt Johnson soon as possible. Individuals Carson teams. The tournament will Mixed Plates’ Maria Maika, right, stops a smash attempt at the net during Fort interested in playing in the be played with open rosters and is Carson intramural volleyball action. The first volleyball top five intramural league tournament who do not have a open to all active-duty Soldiers. rankings are: 1. Navy Ops; 2. International; 3. Gladiators; 4. Avengers; and 5. team will be assigned to a team, Registration deadline is May 9. Django. The first coed top five is: 1. Bad Intentions; 2. Safe Sets; 3. Mixed Plate; according to tournament officials. Call 526-3972 for more information. 4. Notorious Dig; and 5. We Dig It. Awards will be given for the first- and second-place team, See Bench on Page 29
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Bench officials this is a team stroke play from Page 28 championship event, not a scramble. Youth soccer Entry fee is $25 (plus fees). The The Directorate of Family and tournament will be flighted after the Morale, Welfare and Recreation first round and the event is open to staff hosts the second Spartan the first 30 teams to register. Call Military Sprint May 3-4. 526-4102 for more information. The competition will consist Tryouts for the Fort Carson 2014 of a 4-mile obstacle course built Army Ten-Miler team are May and designed by Fort Carson’s 15, July 10 and July 24. Special Forces units and combat The annual Army Ten-Miler engineers, according to Sprint offi- event is in October in Washington, cials. Visit http://www.spartanrace. D.C. Call 526-9120 or 526-1761 com to register for the event. for more information. The Youth Services Center registers The Outdoor Swimming Pool athletes for its youth sports opens for the season May 23. summer season through May 16. People can “like” Fort Carson Summer sports include soft- Aquatics on Facebook to keep ball, baseball, track and field and up with the latest information on T-ball. Registration can be done in the pool. Call 526-4093 for more person at Parent Central Services, information on aquatics activities. building 1518 on Prussman Blvd., The Colorado Professional Golfers or online at https://webtrac.mwr. Association and Cheyenne army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Shadows Golf Club host the Ivy Call 526-4425 for more information. Pro-Am Scramble May 21. The next Commanding General The tournament will be a Golf Scramble is May 2 at four-person scramble consisting of Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. two Soldiers, one “wild card” and The event, which begins one PGA pro. There will be a free with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m., clinic by the PGA pros starting at is a four-person team concept, 11:30 a.m. and shotgun start is according to golf course officials. at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for Call 526-4102 to register. The active duty, $40 for retired military golf course is scheduled to hold and Department of Defense Photo by Walt Johnson a CG golf scramble each month employees and $60 for civilians. Tammi McIlroy, right, Fort Carson Youth Center 3-4 year-olds soccer coach, teaches through September. There will be three flights and soccer drills during a practice session, Monday. The spring youth soccer season is Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts prizes on every hole. Lunch will be underway with games played Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday through Memorial the Fort Carson Four-Man Best served before the tournament and Day weekend. Call the youth center’s sports division at 526-4425 for more information Ball Championship May 17-18. dinner after the tournament. on the youth soccer season. According to golf course — Compiled by Walt Johnson 30 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Jonathan Horne Intramural basketball player When did you start playing sports and what sport did you like best? I started playing sports when I was about 4 or 5 years old. Basketball was my favorite sport, but I was better (at) playing football. I actually played one year of college football before I joined the Army. Which sport did you enjoy most in high school? I enjoyed basketball the most. We won a lot (of games) when I played in high school in Georgia. We went to the state championships one year but we didn’t win it. It was a heartbreaking loss because we went through the season undefeated. What do you consider your personal best moment in sports? In my junior year of high school we were playing against Charleton County, which had a pretty nice football team. They were ranked in the top five in the state, and I had a pick six (interception return for a touchdown) — that was the game that got college scouts paying attention to my ability to play college football. Who is your favorite professional athlete? Lebron James. There is just something about the way he plays the game that I like. To be his size and to be able to play the way he plays, is crazy. I would love to talk to him about how he was able to put aside all the talk people say about him and become the player he is (today). I would like to talk to him about all the (smack) talk when he left Cleveland and people wondering why he did it. I had the same thing happen to me when I left college and joined the Army. What is the one thing you haven’t done in sports you would like to do? During flag football season, we played against a lot of good teams and a lot of good players. What I learned from playing against the good competition is I think I could still play college football. People who dont know me would be surprised to know that ... I am married and have four stepchildren. I have always liked kids, and when I married my wife I knew that I would be a good father to my stepkids and a good husband. Photo by Walt Johnson
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument offers Tickets at the door. The Wings Over the Rockies night sky programs that explore the wonders museum is at 7711 E. Academy Blvd., in Aurora. and secrets of the sky Friday at 8 p.m., May 23 Call 303-360-5360, ext. 105 for information. E and June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Each session begins Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 72 with an interpretive program and is followed by hosts a free open house at Meadow Lake Airport GOutT stargazing with telescopes and binoculars. Dress in Falcon May 24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. warmly. The stargazing program is included in Learn about Meadow Lake Airport and flight admission of $3 per person for anyone older opportunities for adults and youth, such as Young Pueblo’s Buell Children’s Museum has “Off to See than 17. Take Highway 24 west to the town of Eagles and the Aviation Education Foundation of the Wizards: Art+Science.” Marking the 75th Florissant, go south on Teller 1. Colorado. Privately owned airplanes will be flying anniversary of the movie premiere of “The Wizard Free days at Denver attractions: and on display. Many of the aircraft are kit built, of Oz,” the exhibit sets the characters of Dorothy, • Saturday is a free day at the Denver Museum so this is an opportunity to find out more about Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Wicked Witch against of Nature and Science, which is in Denver’s the unique opportunity of building a plane. Visit a backdrop of scientific exploration. The museum City Park at 2001 Colorado Blvd. Visit http://www.eaa72.org for more information. is at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo; take exit 98 B. http://www.dmns.org. A Soldier who was in Task Force Ranger in October Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children • Denver Art Museum is free May 3. It is at 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia — a firefight that is and military. The museum is open 11 a.m. 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, in Denver. Visit the subject of the book and movie, “Black Hawk to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. http://www.denverartmuseum.org. Down” — will speak at a free event Wednesday The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is now open • May 5 is a free day at Denver Botanic Gardens at at 7 p.m. Victory World Outreach, 3150 S. for guided tours, weekends only. Weather Chatfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for Colorado Academy Blvd., hosts the event featuring Keni and construction permitting, the park hours residents. It is at 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road Thomas. Call 392-1231 for information. will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are sold on in Littleton. Call 710-865-4336 for information. A free family carnival is May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are Florissant Fossil Beds has a program Saturday at 1025 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite F. This $10 per person, riders 3 and under are free. at 11 a.m., “Go Wild About Animals: Ancient and event is a free carnival for learners with special Weather permitting, the Royal Rush Skycoaster Modern.” Geologist Steve Veatch will talk about needs. Visit http://www.acilearningcenters.com. may be open; tickets are $25 for one rider; $45 the only ice age mammal found at the fossil beds — Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Car Show, May 3, for two and $60 for three. The Royal Gorge Milo the Mammoth. Meet in the visitor center at the 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., includes live bands and Bridge is 10 miles west of Cañon City. fossil beds. At noon, Allan Studer will talk about food vendors. Admission for adults is $2 and “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the living in or hiking in black bear and mountain lion 12 and under are admitted free. The event is at Denver Museum of Nature and Science country; meet at the yurt. From 1-3 p.m., watch Freedom Financial Services Expo Center, through Aug. 24. It is the largest exhibition fossil demonstrations in the yurt. The fossil beds 3650 N. Nevada Ave. about the ancient Mayas ever to be displayed in are south of the town of Florissant on Teller 1. Elitch Gardens, an amusement park near downtown the U.S. The museum is in City Park at 2001 There’s a $3 admission for anyone older than 17. Denver, opens May 3. The amusement park is open Colorado Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to The National Money Museum, at 818 N. Cascade Saturday-Sunday until Memorial Day weekend, 5 p.m. Tickets are $22 for non-member adults Ave., in Colorado Springs, will mark National when it opens daily. A new ride is in the park this and $13 for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold Coin Week with free admission and special season, a seven-story thrill ride called “Brain Drain.” for entry at a certain time; call the museum or activities Saturday. The theme is “Coin and The water park also opens that weekend. Go to go online for availability when planning a visit. Country: Celebrating Civic Service.” Free http/www.elitchgardens.com or call 303-595-4386 A new exhibit is in the Colorado Springs Pioneers admission includes all exhibits, mini-mint for information about tickets. Elitch Gardens is Museum, “Journey to Pikes Peak.” The children’s demonstrations every half hour, a prize wheel, at 2000 Elitch Circle, near the Pepsi Center. exhibit can be seen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The someone will win 30 seconds in the Cash Cube, Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole opens May museum, at 215 S. Tejon St., has free admission. hobo nickel carving demonstrations and a dig for 17. Active-duty military and members of their “Social Life in Western Mining Camps,” is in the buried treasure. Parking is streetside at meters. Families with military identification for everyone Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Star Wars at the Hangar, “May the 4th be with 10 and older are admitted for $16 per person. The exhibit explores the social history of the you,” is a must for Star Wars fans and Jedis. See Under age 2 and 60 and older are admitted free. towns that grew around mines. The exhibit focuses the Star Wars X-Wing fighter, train with the Jedi Regular admission is $21 per person. It is open on the people who came West, what they brought Lightsaber Academy, attend Trooper Training 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed May 20-21. The with them and what they endured. The exhibit School and create your own Ewoks and Wookiees. workshop is on the Pikes Peak Highway. will be shown through May. The museum is at Costumes are encouraged, May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Turn left at the light in the town of Cascade. 225 N. Gate Blvd., Interstate 25, exit 156A. Admission for adults is $20, children 4-12 are $10. — Compiled by Nel Lampe 32 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 33
Left: Visitors learn about the B-18 Bolo aircraft used by the Denver area aircraft museum U.S. Army Air Corps during the 1930s Wings Over and early 1940s. the Rockies
Below: The museum shop has a large inventory of model aircraft, posters and other memorabilia for sale. Exhibits of vintage uniforms and other displays of interest to aircraft aficionados are in rooms ringing the walls of the hangar. Cockpit Demo Day is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Designated aircraft are open to visitors that day. The new museum entrance, called “Gateway to Flight,” resembles a vintage control tower. A B-52 Stratofortress is displayed in front of A B-52 bomber is exhibited the museum near the entrance of the Wings The Wings Aeronautica Museum Shop is Over the Rockies museum. well stocked with books, videos, aircraft models, posters, photos and other items. An “Aviation Xtreme” flight-simulator Story and photos by Nel Lampe construction, Lowry served as the temporary home named the Eisenhower Chapel, the area looks experience is available for visitors for a fee. Mountaineer staff for the academy. The first three classes of cadets like a thriving well-to-do community, with large Admission to the Wings Over the Rockies trained at Lowry until the permanent site was ready. houses, office buildings, apartments building, museum is $11 for adults, $9 for active-duty There’s been a significant military presence The Air Force Academy was completed in 1958, gymnasiums, grocery stores, restaurants and shops. military and veterans and $6 for children ages in Colorado since the 1940s. As a result, there and the first class of cadets graduated in 1959. Shortly after the base closed, the museum 4-12. Children 3 and under are admitted free. are a few aircraft museums in the state focused Lowry served as the summer white house opened in the 150,000 square foot 1939 hangar. The museum is open Monday-Saturday, on military aircraft. when President Dwight D. Eisenhower was in The museum’s mission is to educate and inspire 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space office. His wife’s parents lived in Denver. An people of all ages about aviation and space The museum will close at 2 p.m. Tuesday Museum, located at the former Lowry Air Eisenhower Room is in the museum and contains endeavors of the past, present and future. because of a private event. It is also closed on Force Base in Aurora, a suburb of Denver, is some of the Eisenhowers’ belongings. The museum has more than 40 aircraft and federal holidays. such an institution. After 57 years as an active base, Lowry Air vehicles displayed, including a B-1 bomber, a rare The museum is in Aurora, in the Lowry Lowry Field opened in 1938, named for 2nd Force Base was closed in September 1994. Over B-18A aircraft from 1938, an F-14, an A-7D community, at 7711 E. Academy Blvd. Lt. Francis Lowry from Denver, who was killed the years, buildings that formerly served as Corsair, a B-57 Canberra, an F-100, an F-101, A map to the museum is available at during World War I. During World War II, Lowry barracks, office buildings and an officers’ club an F-102, an F-104, an F-105, an F-4, an F-86, the Wings Over the Rockies website, was a training facility for bomber crews. It was have been renovated as apartment houses, a T-33 and an F B-111. http://www.wingsmuseum.org/visit/directions. expanded during the Korean War as a training businesses or fitness centers. The area is now A NASA HL-20, a personnel launch system Take Interstate 25 north to Denver and center for technical maintenance and intelligence known as the Lowry Community. Except for two is presently in the museum. Designed in the 80s take the Colorado Avenue exit (north). Continue and photo interpretation, and later, space objects. gigantic brick aircraft hangars, Hangar One and and 90s with the intent to supplement the space to Alameda Avenue and take a right, go east When the Air Force Academy facility was under Hangar Two, and a World War II area chapel, shuttle, it is smaller and lighter than the on Alameda Avenue to Fairmount Drive and space shuttle but bears a resemblance. take a left, heading in a northerly direction. Perhaps the rarest aircraft in the museum Go through the traffic circle and take Rampart is the X-Wing fighter, which is one of the Way. Continue to east Academy Parkway and attractions for the upcoming “Star Wars at the take a right to the museum. Hangar, ‘May the 4th be with You.’” The event offers attendees a chance to train with the Jedi Lightsaber Academy, attend Trooper Training School and create Ewoks and Wookiees. ‘May the 4th be with You” is at the museum May 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 303-360-5360, ext. 105 Just the Facts for information. Admission for the Star Wars • TRAVEL TIME — 80 minutes event is $20 for adults and $10 for ages 4-12. Costumes are encouraged. • FOR AGES — anyone “Colorado Takes Off!” is a traveling • TYPE — museum exhibit presently on the mezzanine of Hanger One. It’s open through July 12, and celebrates • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★ 100 years of Colorado’s role in the world (Out of 5 stars) of aviation and aerospace and includes models and dioramas. • WALLET DAMAGE — $$ Several space-related exhibits are in the museum. There’s an inter-stage skirt $ = Less than $20 from a Titan IV rocket, a space station $$ = $21-$40 module and displays about space and $$$ = $41-$60 missile technology. $$$$ = $61-$80 The space station module was a mock-up for a proposed space station. The mock-up is (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) now in the museum. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space for Life on Earth is a mock-up designed Visitors look at aircraft on display in the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Places to see in the Visitors line up for a chance to enter the cockpit during an open cockpit day at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. by Martin-Marietta, and may be visited. located in Hangar One of the former Lowry Air Force Base in Aurora. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014 April 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — April 25, 2014
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