Vol. 73, No. 32 Aug. 14, 2015

Training to save lives

Firefi ghter Paul Engebretson, Fort Carson Fire Department, uses a chainsaw to cut vents into a roof during a training exercise in the Cherokee Village Housing Area Aug. 5. The Fort Carson Fire Department teamed up with members of the Colorado Springs Fire Department to train on forcible entry, laddering structures, roof ventilations and fi re-hose management in post housing units scheduled for demolition. See story on Page 17.

Photo by Dani Johnson Milley to be next CSA Also on Aug. 5, President Barack Obama nominated Command, headquartered at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Patrick J. Murphy to be the next undersecretary of the Besides combat, there are many other tasks the Army Murphy nominated Army, a post currently held by Acting Undersecretary does every day and does very well, he said. It provides Eric Fanning. The offi ce was assumed by Fanning July humanitarian assistance, shapes outcomes, builds partner for undersecretary 6, after Brad Carson became the acting undersecretary capacity and deters the nation’s adversaries. of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. “But our very reason for being, the very core of By David Vergun No date has yet been set for Murphy’s confi rmation what it means to have an Army, it’s to win and to win Army News Service hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, decisively in ground combat against the enemies of our and the Senate is currently scheduled to be on recess country so that the American citizens can enjoy life, WASHINGTON — The Senate confi rmed Gen. until Sept. 7. liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he continued. Mark A. Milley to become the 39th chief of staff of At his Senate Armed Services Committee “I have huge confi dence in our Army today,” he the Army Aug. 5. confi rmation hearing July 21, Milley told lawmakers, said, calling it “the most skilled and combat-experienced He will succeed Gen. Ray Odierno in a change of “Our fundamental task is to win, to win in the Army in the nation’s history.” responsibility ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday on Summerall unforgiving crucible” of combat. Field, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. Milley previously served as commander of U.S. Forces See Milley on Page 4

Message board INSIDE Mayor elections Post housing mayor elections will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Army Community Service, the Exchange, commissary, Evans Army Community Hospital and the Balfour Beatty Communities Joel Hefl ey Community Center. Page 3 Page 6 Pages 20-21 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Army defi nes ‘online misconduct’ Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt WASHINGTON — If Soldiers Chief, Print and Web Communications: were still unsure of what bad Rick Emert behavior looks like online, the Editor: Devin Fisher Army clarifi ed it for them in an

Staff writers: Scott Prater “All Army Activities” (ALARACT) Andrea Stone message that went out forcewide July 27. Happenings : Nel Lampe According to the message, online S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson misconduct is “the use of electronic L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall communication to infl ict harm. Examples include, but are not limited to: harassment, bullying, hazing, This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of stalking, discrimination, retaliation the Department of Defense. Contents of the or any other types of misconduct that Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial undermine dignity and respect.” view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or The ALARACT, which comes the Department of the Army. Printed circulation as part of an effort to address Soldier is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer use of social media and other online is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, forms of communication, also Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail defi nes good behavior online, address is [email protected]. “electronic communication” and The Mountaineer is posted online at “online-related incident.” http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. The Mountaineer is an unoffi cial “The Army Values require publication authorized by AR 360-1. The that everyone be treated with Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs dignity and respect,” the message Military Newspaper Group, a private fi rm in reads. “Harassment, bullying, hazing, no way connected with the Department of the stalking, discrimination, retaliation Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. and any other type of misconduct that The appearance of advertising in this undermines dignity and respect are not consistent with Army rewriting paragraph 4-19 within AR 600-20 to incorporate publication, including inserts or supplements, Values and negatively impact command climate and readiness.” the Department of Defense’s drafted policy with the does not constitute endorsement by the The ALARACT emphasizes commanders’ responsibility Army’s online conduct efforts. Department of the Army or Colorado Springs to “reinforce a climate where current and future members Section 4-19 of AR 600-20, called “Treatment of persons,” Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. The publisher reserves the of the Army team, including Soldiers, Army civilians, addresses hazing and bullying, as well as command and right to reject advertisements. contractors and Family members, understand that online individual responsibilities in regards to them. Both the Everything advertised in this publication misconduct is inconsistent with Army Values.” regulation and the ALARACT direct Soldiers and Army shall be made available for purchase, use or The document also said such a climate included an civilians who experience or witness online misconduct to patronage without regard to race, color, religion, avenue through which “online-related incidents are prevented, report it to their chain of command. sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation or any reported and addressed at the lowest possible level.” Additionally, section 4-19 of AR 600-20 is “punitive” in other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or In March, the Army’s chief of staff directed the nature. It authorizes commanders to potentially punish those patron. If a violation or rejection of this creation of a “tiger team” to address the issue of online who are in violation of its direction, making failure to adhere equal opportunity policy by an advertiser misbehavior, including retribution, and to fi nd ways to to the Army’s rules for online behavior a punishable offense. is confi rmed, the printer shall refuse to print prevent and respond to harm infl icted through the use of “Soldiers who violate this policy may be subject to advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. For display advertising call 634-5905. electronic communication. punishment under the (Uniform Code of Military Justice),” All correspondence or queries regarding One goal of the tiger team was to create a reporting the regulation reads. “Whether or not certain acts specifi cally advertising and subscriptions should be directed system for “online-related incidents” and report those up violate the provisions of this paragraph, they may be inappro- to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, to senior Army leadership. priate or violate relevant civilian personnel guidance.” 235 S. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO Tiger team member Lt. Col. Kay Emerson, who also Despite new rules and direction in regard to use of 80903, phone 634-5905. The Mountaineer’s editorial content is serves as director of the Army’s Equal Opportunity policy social media and other forms of electronic communication, edited, prepared and provided by the Public offi ce, said members of the Army staff and command the Army says it doesn’t want to stop Soldiers from Affairs Offi ce, building 1218, room 320, Fort representatives are working now to identify the data fi elds and communicating online. Instead, said an Army offi cial, Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. reporting requirements for such an online reporting system. when using electronic communication devices, Soldiers Releases from outside sources are so “Once collated, senior Army leadership will have a should apply “Think, Type, Post.” indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business Friday the sight picture of reported online-related incidents and actions That maxim is summarized as “think about the message week before the next issue is published. The taken by commanders in the fi eld,” Emerson said. being communicated and who could potentially view it; Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit The Army is expected to update Army Regulation type a communication that is consistent with Army Values; submissions for newspaper style, clarity and (AR) 600-20 in the next published version to address online and post only those messages that demonstrate dignity typographical errors. and social media violations. Emerson said she is currently and respect for self and others.” Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Enterprise email to be limited to 4GB Army Enterprise Service Desk reduce the size of their mailbox will lose the ability to receive email. A non-delivery notifi cation will be The Defense Information Systems Agency will begin received by anyone attempting to send an email to a user enforcing size limits on DOD Enterprise Email (DEE) who has exceeded the limit. Display / Classifi ed mailboxes no later than Sept. 30 in accordance with the To ensure the continued use and performance of the advertising Enterprise Service Level Agreement. DEE mailbox, it is imperative that each user maintains 634-5905 Its effect will improve email operational performance, his mailbox within the 4GB size limit. If a mailbox currently the users’ email experience and help stabilize storage exceeds this limit, users should take the necessary action consumption costs across the Army. to reduce its size to avoid an impact to service. Mountaineer editor Under the change, mailboxes will have a 4 gigabyte Several resources are available at https://esd-crm.csd.disa. 526 -4144 (GB) limit. mil/app/home/ to assist in managing the size of a mailbox. Users who exceed the 4GB This link includes step-by-step Post information size limit will receive a warning instructions on how to check mailbox 526-5811 notice to reduce their mailbox when Questions should be directed to size and the size of inbox folders, it approaches 3.7GB and lose tips on how to add another .pst Post weather hotline the ability to send email when the the Army Enterprise Service Desk (personal storage folder) and an 526-0096 mailbox reaches the 4GB limit. at 877-335-2769. application for converting kilobytes Users who fail to take action to to gigabytes. Aug. 14, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 3 4th Inf. Div. says goodbye to DCG Story and photo by Sgt. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson bid farewell to a deputy commanding general during a retreat ceremony at Founders Plaza Aug. 5. Brig. Gen. Mike Tarsa departed Fort Carson to serve as the deputy commander of the 3rd (United Kingdom) Division, England. During his 18 months at the Mountain Post, he served as the acting senior commander, deputy commanding general and the commander for the Mission Command Element in Europe. Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, talked about the important role that Tarsa filled. “Since Brig. Gen. Tarsa’s arrival to Fort Carson in February 2014, as the acting senior commander, he hit the ground running as the post’s senior leader,” said Gonsalves. “Filling the void of three general officers that a division would typi- cally have available, his duty log Brig. Gen. Mike Tarsa, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, addresses Soldiers and Family members See Tarsa on Page 4 of the Mountain Post during a retreat ceremony at the flagstaff on Founders Plaza Aug. 5. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015

Milley From Page 1 Childhood hero Milley told some 300 ROTC and U.S. Military Academy cadets at the George C. Marshall Award and Leadership Conference at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, March 31, that his childhood hero was Green Bay Packers’ winning football coach Vince Lombardi. When Lombardi was younger, he looked up to World War II heroes such as Gen. George Patton and Gen. Douglas MacArthur and tried to pattern himself after them and their leadership techniques, Milley said. The two points Lombardi took away from those heroes was, first, “You’re in it to win, so winning matters and your team matters.” The second was, “We don’t break the rules,” Milley said. He promised the lawmakers that if confirmed, he would work to keep the Army the best in the world and take on the “significant challenges” it faces in manpower, readiness and modernization. The general also told the senators he’d ensure upholding Army values and ethics would continue to be a top priority. During his visit with the cadets, he exhorted them: “Playing by the rules involves internalizing the warrior code of ethics. It is something you have to practice at 24 hours a day. Unethical actions not only can get you or your Soldiers killed, they can also hurt the Army.” Photo by David Vergun Milley’s operational deployments include Iraq, Gen. Mark A. Milley testifies before a Senate Armed Services Heritage of service Afghanistan, Panama, Haiti and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Committee hearing July 21 regarding his nomination to Milley told the senators he comes from a Family who Most of his 35-year career has been spent leading become the next Army chief of staff. proudly served. His mother treated wounded Service infantry and Special Forces Soldiers. members in a military hospital near Seattle and his father Finally, Milley thanked Odierno and his wife, served in the 4th Marine Division in the Central Pacific, Linda, for their “selfless service.” He added that the Murphy received his law degree in 1999 from seeing combat in Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. nation and the Army have been well served by them. Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Unfortunately, both of his parents passed away, but Pennsylvania, after earning a bachelor of arts degree he said he still feels their presence. Murphy’s law career from Pennsylvania’s King’s College in 1996. He noted he’s lucky to have been married for the last Murphy was the first Iraq War veteran elected to While in college, he attended ROTC at nearby 30 years to the “most dedicated and strongest woman the U.S. Congress, according to an Aug. 5 White House Scranton University and was commissioned a second in the world,” his wife, Hollyanne. “She’s a constant press release. Murphy represented the 8th District of lieutenant in the Army Reserve upon graduation. He source of inspiration and love.” Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives from went on active duty in 2000 as a staff judge advocate She represents all the Army spouses “for their 2007-2011. and then became a faculty member at West Point. resilience and sacrifice,” he continued, having raised He served on the House Armed Services Committee, From 2003-2004, he was deployed to Iraq, their two children while he was away on seven deploy- the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence where he earned a Bronze Star Medal with the 82nd ments and thousands of days of training. and the House Appropriations Committee. Airborne Division.

and Soldiers who made his time with the Tarsa 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson something From Page 3 he will never forget. “It is not just what we do as leaders reads that of a division staff with its full but the way we do it,” Tarsa said. “Know complement of leadership.” as I depart this ivy patch today, I will As the 4th Inf. Div. began its alignment endeavor to remain ‘Steadfast and Loyal.’” with the U.S. European Command and its Tarsa said the division motto — regionally aligned forces mission, Tarsa Steadfast and Loyal — perfectly evokes led the division’s MCE during Operation all that is expected of Soldiers. Combined Resolve III in Germany and “Steadfast in our purpose to prepare Europe coordinating multinational training for and win our nation’s wars,” he in Europe, explained Gonsalves. said. “Steadfast in our resolve each day “Over the span of four and a half to complete each task no matter how months with the MCE, Mike’s leadership difficult. Steadfast in one’s duty to allowed the MCE to not just achieve but preserve and contribute to the cherished to exceed every expectation that the U.S. professionalism that has defined our Army European Command and the chief Army. of staff of the Army had for the mission,” “Loyal to the needs of the nation,” said Gonsalves. he said. “Loyal to our Army Values and As the state and territory flags of Warrior Ethos, loyalty to our proud units, the United States rippled in the back- each other and our Families, our motto ground, Tarsa said he was thankful for perfectly proclaims everything each of all of the outstanding officers, NCOs us should aspire to be.” Aug. 14, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 5

Early separation program Sergeant to pursue art career By Scott Prater the Disney Company following high Mountaineer staff school. Unfortunately, the internship “During the entire process I was unpaid. So, after considering many For the fi rst 16 years of his life Duke options, Tran enlisted in the Army in kept thinking that I was Tran was totally unaware of his hidden 2010, working fi rst as an infantryman. somehow letting people down. talent. But, in hopes of meeting a girl, The Army has been good to him. On the other side though, I he enrolled in a high school art class that He spent fi ve years rising to the rank she had also signed up for. of sergeant as he transitioned through a know the Army is dealing “The entire semester went by and few career fi elds, including a deployment with budget cuts and troop I never even spoke to her,” he said. where he provided personal security for a reductions, so I had to look at “Luckily, I discovered I was a pretty lieutenant general. Now, Sgt. Duke Tran, good drawer and painter.” 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), is my situation in that way.” Encouraged by his positive early ready to try his hand at art once again. — Sgt. Duke Tran results, Tran eventually began selling A few years ago, he met a fellow art artwork freelance. enthusiast while attempting to qualify for He even earned an internship with Ranger School. Tran and Glen Shackley the program to separate early and he was to apply for early separation.” shared a passion for animation and spent just about ready to go when he talked me Tran will be separating soon and much of their time learning and practicing through (the) early separation process.” can hardly contain his excitement. new forms and techniques. Neither was Janet Oden, Fort Carson Transitions “I’ll be working as an animator for selected for Ranger School, but once Center human resources assistant, said a company that produces 3-D molds,” again Tran had gained an unforeseen Soldiers who wish to separate early he said. “They develop products for the benefi t from attempting a new endeavor. must be within 180 days of their ETS to entertainment industry as well as other Eventually, Shackley separated from the qualify. Applicants must also possess both types of businesses and they are looking Army to pursue an art career, which would an offer of employment and an accep- into creating products for the military.” later result in an opportunity for Tran. tance of employment letter as well as Oden has been helping Soldiers This past summer Tran received obtain authorization from their company, maneuver through the early separation a message from Shackley, who told battalion and brigade commanders. program for a few months now and has him there might be an opening for an He knew it was possible, but as he many positive transition stories to tell. animator at the company he worked has seen throughout his life, plans don’t “This is a great program,” Oden for. A few months later, Tran received always pan out the way people hope. said. “It helps the Soldier better himself news of a job offer. The only problem “During the entire process I kept and it helps people understand there was the company wanted him to start thinking that I was somehow letting is life after the military. I have seen a in December and Tran’s expiration — people down. On the other side though, lot of Soldiers gain fantastic jobs and term of service (ETS) wasn’t until May. I know the Army is dealing with budget get into some of the best educational “I had heard from one of my unit team- cuts and troop reductions, so I had to look opportunities out there.” Photo courtesy Sgt. Duke Tran mates that an early separation program at my situation in that way,” Tran said. Contact the Transitions Center at Sgt. Duke Tran painted this piece for a close existed here at Fort Carson,” he said. “Sgt. “Opportunities like this don’t come 526-3947 for more information about friend in one evening. Jamason Provost had taken advantage of along often, and I ultimately decided the early separation program. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015

Left: Spcs. Jose Tapia, left, and Joseph Thurman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, watch the Denver Broncos practice team drills and offense and defense scrimmages during training camp at the Dove Valley Training Facility in Englewood Aug. 7.

Below: Thal Woods, physical trainer and former Colorado State University football player, coaches Staff Sgt. Joshua Troyer, cannon crewmember, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Division, at the start of the 40-yard dash event of the USAA-Denver Broncos Military Combine at the Dove Valley Training Facility in Englewood Aug. 7.

Soldiers train, play like Denver Broncos Story and photos by “It is a great opportunity for USAA and the Denver Master Sgt. Brent M. Williams Broncos to show their appreciation in a very unique and 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office authentic way to the military community, to let them come out and have a great experience like this and show Scouting Combine, the annual event aspiring football ENGLEWOOD — The smell of artificial turf, the them how much they appreciate the military community.” players compete in to improve their chances on draft day. tint of orange and blue paint and the bust of a white Eaton said overall, the program has witnessed an The top male and female performers from the combine bronco adorned with a fiery mane set the tone for the impressive performance from the military community, won tickets for two to the Broncos’ season opener. Soldiers and Airmen entering the Denver Broncos’ who places physical fitness at the core of its training. Fort Carson’s Spc. Kolina Bowers, human resources Dove Valley Training Facility Aug. 7. Plasma“Physical fitness saved is very important my to the military buddy’s specialist, 22nd life. Human Resources Company, 4th USAA partnered with the National Football community, and this is a great way for them to test some Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, League and the Denver Broncos for the second annual of their skills in a different environment and have a great 4th Inf. Div., took home top honors for overall Military Combine for Service members, to include experience — just enjoy a great day at training camp.” performance in the female category. Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson at The day’s events began with a warm-up and a Coach Brian Mullaney, a Colorado football the brand new Broncos’ training facility in Englewood.That’sfriendly competition why between Colorado-based Soldiers coach and trainer and former NFL player, recruited “The military combine is … a great opportunity and Airmen participating in five combine drills: the local and regional college and high school football for the military to come out and experience some of three-cone drill, 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad coaches and professional athletes to administrate the the same drills that the NFL players go through,” saidI donatejump and bench press.plasma. Brian Eaton, sponsorships director for USAA. The military combine resembled a miniature NFL See Broncos on Page 14 A product made from plasma helped my best friend when he was burned My one reason? “The thingwhile I enjoy deployed most overseas. living atI donateThe Inn plasma at To show I Garden Plaza are the friendshipsso I people have made!like my buddycare about my We have a canwonderfully get home active socialto their life families. here... community. and the food is most You only need one reason to donate plasma. enjoyable.”

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A race car passes a Fort Carson Black Hawk static display during a ride along at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain Sunday.

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race cars Chief Warrant Offi cer 2 James Lewellyn, right, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, Company A, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, shakes hands with Alfredo entertain Santiago, former Black Hawk pilot and race car driver, after driving a practice lap together Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain. Colorado Springs residents Gavin and Nathaniel Ethier tour a UH-60 Black Hawk from Company A, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, but the Soldiers were able to see what about taking a fellow Sunday at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain. community it felt like to be in a race car. brother-in-arms for a ride “We got to drive with the race car before the race. community around to watch him race. was a great chance for the community drivers before the race,” said Lewellyn. “It is absolutely amazing that an “The Army aviation community is to put a face to the organization that Story and photos by Peak International Raceway Sunday. street car is a family-friendly, social community event,” said Chief Warrant “The driver I drove with was a former aircrew from Fort Carson was able to like a Family,” said Santiago. “I came fl ies around the Front Range community. Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault A Black Hawk aircrew from environment in which spectators have Offi cer 2 James Lewellyn, UH-60 Black Black Hawk pilot. He explained to me attend this race,” said Santiago. “I would in the Army in 1997. We had a lot of “People have a lot of questions 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Company A, 3rd Assault Helicopter full access to the pits and the track. The Hawk pilot, Company A, 3rd AHB. “It the similarities in (racing) and fl ying. have never thought that I would come to restrictions to cover community events and wonder why we fl y so much in Public Affairs Offi ce, Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th race is a nationally televised eight-event was great that we got to set up this static It’s great to see the difference in the race in Colorado and see fellow Black and it’s great to see the Army make the surrounding areas,” said Lewellyn. 4th Infantry Division Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry series designed for performance street display and get out into the community adrenaline rush we get from fl ying Hawk pilots and aircrew members in attempts to support this community “This gives us a chance to address Division, participated in a community car owners to test their skills and cars, to show them our aircraft. We were very and what the race car driver feels when attendance. It was a dream come true event today. I’m very touched and it’s those questions, show off the aircraft FOUNTAIN — Revving engines event during the Optima Battery earning points toward the national happy to support this event.” they’re driving.” to show them what I do now.” personal for me to know that they will be and show the community that we from race cars were muffl ed by a UH- Street Car Challenge at the race championship. Lewellyn said the event was a good Alfredo Santiago, street race Santiago explained the cama- out here watching me and others race.” support them. This was a great one- 60 Black Hawk from Fort Carson as the track in Fountain. “This event was my fi rst opportu- experience because his crew not only car driver and former Black Hawk raderie and nostalgia he felt with Lewellyn said his aircrew was on-one opportunity for us to meet with aircraft landed in the middle of Pikes The Optima search for the ultimate nity as a Black Hawk pilot to attend a … got to show the community its aircraft pilot, said he didn’t think twice members of the Army aviation excited to participate in the event and it people in community.”

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They will LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed *Closed Monday continue to perform physicals in the Warrior Clinic 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. for Title 10 Soldiers, and active-duty Soldiers without Dinner: Closed Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. assigned primary care managers and, based on capacity, Dinner: Closed will assist with retirement physicals. All separations • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at behind the Garrison Headquarters, services physicals will begin six months/180 days out. Military 526-6670 or email [email protected]. include Individual Transition Plan review and physical examinations will transition to each Service • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis appointments with career counselors; computer member’s Soldier Centered Medical Home or Patient Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost.civ@ labs for required pre-separation briefs, job searches Centered Medical Home Oct. 1. Call 526-8990 or mail.mil. and résumé writing; and clearing (only location 526-7170 for more information. • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag to clear, Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.) German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) — at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. • Transition University, building 6237, 526-1001/ is a decoration of the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools 6465 — five-day program includes classes on the Federal Republic of Germany, that can be awarded and equipment or a motorized sweeper. transition overview, Military Occupational Skill to all German soldiers and allied Soldiers and Airmen • Base operations contracting officer representative Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of any rank. The GAFPB is one of the few approved for- — Call Larry Dickerson at 524-0191 or email of Labor employment workshop and Veterans eign awards that can be worn by U.S. Service members. [email protected] for questions on Affairs benefits. Elective classes available The GAFPB combines the requirements of superior snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor following the program include social networking, physical fitness and soldiering skills — awardees must response to service orders. employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé excel at both to earn any award. Only participants who • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 and dress for success. Optional track days consist have mastered both the soldiering events and physical or [email protected] to request, for service of entre preneurship, technical and higher education. fitness requiring speed, strength and endurance will or to report damaged or overturned latrines. • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building earn the gold level of this award. Email gafpb.fcco@ • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior gmail.com for details on the GAFPB testing. Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email jdiorio@ Transition Unit Soldiers. 2nd Infantry Division Association reunion — is Sept. kira.com to request a facility, parking or regulatory Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services 22-26 in San Antonio. The association is open to traffic sign. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- anyone who served in the 2nd Inf. Div. Contact Bob Briefings Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Haynes, at [email protected] or 224-225-1202 Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — customer served at 3:30 p.m. for information about the association. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or Ongoing manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located first class through command sergeant major, chief 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, service, call 526-3321 for an appointment. of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — The office assists Soldiers with room assignments Notification Officer Training. The three-day training Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last and terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. The next issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson classes are scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday and Sept. coordinated on case-by-case basis. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second 15-17. Soldiers must register through their school NCO • Subsistence Support Management Office, Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 for attendance of this training. Call 526-4551 for details. building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call • Installation Property Book Office, building and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership is 526-2240/8458 for more information. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and between 1 and 2 percent. Contact SAMC president Reassignment briefings — are available at http:// 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or email www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, [email protected]. Briefings/Levy.html. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Dis- served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building position Services Colorado Springs, located in building • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. to midnight. 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after The orientations discuss DLA processes to include • Hazardous Material Control Center, building hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. turning in excess property, reutilizing govern ment 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — Services range property, web-based tools available, special handling Contact administration operations at 526-5349 from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping of property and environmental needs. To schedule an or the warehouse at 526-2979. units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Below orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain are phone numbers and points of contact for services: [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web 526-2124, hours are as follows: Support Services service order desk can be reached tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Hours of Operation Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. or emergency service is required. Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) Medical Activity Correspondence Department office • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey — is currently open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) at 526-6670 or email [email protected] 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Beginning Office in the Patient Administration Division hours for service needs or to report complaints. Sept. 1, the office will be open Monday-Thursday are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all Special Operations Recruiting: The office is located in building 1012. federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Building 1218, Room 312/313 Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Ellis Street, Fort Carson (SFL-TAP), formerly known as Army Career and Management Branch, located in building 1219, 524-1461/1462 Alumni Program, is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Briefs every week: 4 p.m. (closed Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.); open Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open Special Forces, noon training holidays but closed on federal holidays: for processing work orders and other in-person support Wednesday; Civil Affairs/ http://www.bragg. • SFL-TAP Computer Lab and Clearing Station, from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer PSYOP, noon Thursday army.mil/sorb building 1118 room 133, 526-1002 — located support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Aug. 14, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Firefighters unite for lifesaving training Story and photos by Dani Johnson Garrison Public Affairs Office

It is the fear of most people — their house, with their Family and all their belongings, catches on fire. The Fort Carson Fire Department (FCFD) and Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) had the opportunity Aug. 3-7 to train in post houses scheduled for destruction in the Cherokee Village Housing Area. Training for the firefighters is normally in the classroom and isolated to simulators and props, said Capt. Chris Carneal, FCFD fire captain, Directorate of Emergency Services. “Our training normally is limited when it comes to actual house structures,” said Carneal. “We worked with Balfour Beatty Communities to be able to conduct training on the houses that are scheduled for demolition.” Along with CSFD, the firefighters trained on forcible entry, laddering structures, roof ventilations and fire-hose management. “The CSFD has always enjoyed a successful partnership with the FCFD,” said CSFD Fire Chief Chris Riley. “Being able to work together and train together is a perfect way for both organizations to hone our firefighting skills. Capitalizing on an opportunity like this can only improve our abilities to be efficient and safe when it comes to real life incidents.” During roof ventilation, firefighters use a roof hook to conduct a “sounding” of the roof where they listen for different pitches when they hit the roof to determine structure stability then cut holes in the roof to vent, said FCFD Fire Captain Louis Montoya. Montoya said the reason for venting the roof was to allow toxic heat and gases to rise. “This gives firefighters better visuals of where the fires are and helps with firefighter survivability,” he said. The fire crews rotated between exercises in roof ventilation, removing security bars from windows prior to entry, second floor VEIS (vent, enter, isolate, search) and forcible entry from the first floor. During VEIS, crews enter from an upper level of the house away from where the fire is located. “Most people will move away from a fire, so we enter the house from the Firefighter Matt Rodgers, Fort Carson Fire Department, breaks out a window during a VEIS opposite side, shut the door to isolate it from the fire and then search for any (vent, enter, isolate, search) exercise Aug. 5 in the Cherokee Village Housing Area. victims,” said Montoya. Carneal said that the focus of VEIS is to save lives and create survival space. Firefighters also trained on how to remove security bars from windows. Montoya said that while post housing does not have security bars, they also support off-post fire departments on request so the FCFD could be faced with removing the bars to fight a fire. “CSFD is one of over 30 agencies across six counties in Colorado that FCFD maintains a mutual aid agreement,” said Fire Chief Glen Silloway, FCFD. “Joint training with mutual aid partners is very important to ensure smooth operations during real incidents. “Working on common terminology, standardized tactics and strategies are best learned on the drill ground to avoid critical problems on the day of the incident,” he said. Silloway added that sharing training opportunities helps to build a seamless response to emergencies, regardless of jurisdiction. “This training is not something we get to do that often,” said Michael Wupper, FCFD firefighter. “This is as realistic as you can get. These are the houses the people we serve live in.”

Firefighter 2nd Class Marcus Johnson, Colorado Springs Fire Department, uses a forcible entry tool to pry off security bars from a window during a training exercise Aug. 5 in the Cherokee Village Housing Area.

Firefighter 1st Class Ryan Royal, Colorado Springs Fire Department, discusses how to remove security bars from a house with firefighters during a training exercise in the Cherokee Village Housing Area Aug. 5. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015

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Steven Webb, counselor, Carson Middle School, talks with new students during sixth grade orientation. With school back in session this week, drivers should be aware of traffi c and pedestrian crossings around schools, especially from 7- 8 a.m. and 2:30-4 p.m. Fort Carson is home to one middle school and four elemen- tary schools in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8.

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Person pictured is not an actual soldier. Aug. 14, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Event assists newcomers, those in transition By Carleton Lane agencies include banks, schools, Garrison Public Affairs Offi ce local attractions, parks and open spaces, art programs and other “ We have such a great Destination Fort Carson will be taking over lifestyle organizations. the Special Events Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We make the event a Wednesday. one-stop shop for folks (who) community offering so many The biannual event introduces Soldiers and recently relocated,” said Kristen Families new to the Fort Carson community to Kea, Army Community Service options it can be overwhelming; local resources and provides support to members community programs manager. of the DOD community in transition. “This is the only time we bring Put on by the Directorate of Family and Morale, this many off post partners this event makes it easy.” Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR), the event representing different lifestyles — Kristen Kea features more than 45 presenters from on and off onto post. We have such a great post, door prizes and giveaways. community offering so many “Destination Fort Carson is thought of as a options it can be overwhelming; relocation fair for those just arriving to post, but this event makes it easy.” of the Education Center and local colleges at we love to encourage those who have been She noted parents can register children for the fair, she said. stationed at Fort Carson for a while to stop by Child, Youth and School Services activities at the This Destination Fort Carson will also feature since there are always new agencies and programs event and the Occupational Health staff will print the second annual Hot Dog Cook-Off. Three post to discover,” said Anne Connor, special events out required immunization records on site. dining facility (DFAC) staffs will compete to make coordinator, DFMWR. She said the event provides a great way for the most gourmet hot dog with participants voting On post agencies include DFMWR, the Wellness spouses who have Soldiers deploying to re-engage for their favorite. Wolf DFAC will defend its title, Center, Soldier for Life Transition Assistance with resources available in the area. winning last year with a variety of creative and Program and the Education Center. Off post Soldiers leaving the Army can take advantage original toppings.

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An M1A2 Abrams main battle tank crew assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, engages a target during the 3rd ABCT fi eld training exercise at Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, Aug. 5.

DEPLOYMENT Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones includes large-scale training

By Capt. Shaun T. Manley aircraft, they also involved the combination of Virtual Training Simulators. role in these large-scale exercises, representing a signifi cant portion of the live 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division Simulations included Soldiers operating computer-generated systems that training that works in concert with the virtual and constructive aspects. accurately depict real-world equipment and situations without the limitations of “Planning executable supply, maintenance and medical plans designed to UDAIRI RANGE COMPLEX, Kuwait — “Exercise, exercise, exercise,” time, terrain, facilities or other resources. These systems allowed some elements sustain the entire brigade combat team during events of this magnitude is began the sequence of training events for the “Iron” Brigade Combat Team (BCT). of the brigade combat team to be represented on the battlefi eld while meeting defi nitely challenging but absolutely worthwhile,” said Maj. William Bennett, Soldiers of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted other demands of the deployment, while also reducing the costs of the training. executive offi cer, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd ABCT. a series of training exercises that included company Combined Arms Live Fire “By incorporating the use of simulations into the training, the unit was As the brigade combat team continues its theater reserve and partnership Exercises (CALFEX), battalion Fire Coordination Exercises (FCX) and a BCT able to include all elements of the brigade combat team while still fulfi lling mission in addition to providing support to ongoing operations for U.S. Central Field Training Exercise (FTX) at the Udairi Range Complex, July 18 to Saturday. its real-world missions here in theater,” said Capt. Robert Fenoglio, chief of Command, the Soldiers also continue building on their level of sustainable “I am extremely proud of what all our Soldiers and leaders accomplished thus operations, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd ABCT. readiness as an expeditionary ready force. far in the deployment. Our Families, friends and nation can be proud,” said Col. The simulation’s input fed to the Gregory F. Sierra, commander, 3rd ABCT. “This BCT is incredibly well trained, live maneuvering units allowing them and we have incredible Soldiers and leaders; we will fi ght and win when called.” to coordinate with and factor in the The events started with three CALFEXs, which certifi ed combined arms adjacent elements to their fl anks, companies in conducting maneuver — simultaneous fi re and movement. The therefore securing multiple objectives brigade built upon the lessons learned during the company CALFEXs as it simultaneously and giving the transitioned to battalion FCXs and the BCT FTX. commanders a full outlook of the “A combined arms live-fi re exercise at this level develops company complex operational environment. leadership and Soldiers in planning and executing operations,” said Command “Allowing the maneuvering Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, 3rd ABCT. “It further prepares them to integrate indirect elements to see the adjacent units and fi res, combat aviation and other assets in their mounted and dismounted tactical receive updates on the entire battlespace movement plans to attack company-sized objectives.” helped the leaders make decisions at Conducting live-fi re exercises at the company and battalion level required all levels,” said Fenoglio. “The virtual the units to fi rst conduct qualifi cations and certifi cations at the individual, team, training complemented and enhanced crew, squad and platoon levels. the live portions of the training.” “Over the past several months, our brigade combat team has conducted mounted The use of artillery was integrated gunnery and live-fi re certifi cations at all levels, from team through company,” throughout all of the operations, begin- said Sims. “Our Soldiers have proven their profi ciency on and off of their combat ning in the planning and continuing platforms and at every level; their efforts paid off out here during these exercises.” through its response to the actual “calls The Soldiers of the maneuvering units worked with adjacent elements in for fi re” from the maneuvering units. live and simulated environments as they integrated available warfi ghting “We train as we fi ght, and this assets across the BCT. training is helping teach the Soldiers how Photo by Spc. Luis Arizpe Above: Soldiers assigned to “To see all of these assets come together on the battlefi eld is a tremendous to integrate fi res into operations, and Left: Lt. Col. Warren Sponsler, commander, 1st 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd sight,” said Capt. Thomas Anderson, commander, Company A, 1st Battalion, what effects those fi res have in shaping Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Armored Brigade Combat Team, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT. “Having adjacent units to communicate with the battle,” said Capt. Jason Polglaze, Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, discusses 4th Infantry Division, load a simulated added realism to the overall experience for the Soldier and allowed everyone commander, Battery A, 3rd Bn., 29th actions on the objective during an after-action review casualty onto a Mine-Resistant to participate in the exercises.” Field Artillery Reg., 3rd ABCT. following a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise All-Terrain Vehicle for MedEvac as part The exercises included more than just armored vehicles, infantry Soldiers and Sustainment also played a major conducted at Udairi Range Complex, Kuwait, July 21. Photo by Spc. Gregory Summers of the 3rd ABCT fi eld training exercise. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2015 Preparedness key for success during disasters Commentary courtesy of for people with disabilities. SCOR(underscore)Children.pdf, The Exceptional Advocate ¾ Work with others. Talk to your can help you keep your health family physician to keep extra information in one place. 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Claims to the estate General announcements Spc. Jay Gogue — With deepest regret to the Family Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or online payments — EACH is moving toward the indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. next generation of financial services available for John Goodson at 503-1404. patients by adding an online payment option. Sgt. Daniel P. Hendrickson — With deepest regret Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way to make to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having electronic payments to federal government agencies claims against or indebtedness to his estate should with credit cards, debit cards or direct debit. This is contact 1st Lt. Kevin A. Fitzpatrick at 315-558-1673. a secure service provided by the U.S. Department Upcoming events of the Treasury. Paying online is the preferred Dedication ceremony — A dedication ceremony to method to pay medical bills with EACH. Visit honor William “Bill” Reed takes place Aug. 28 from http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/pay-gov. 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Special Events Center (SEC). htm for more information. Reed was a Soldier who, upon retirement, went to Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian work with Youth Recreation in the Directorate of employees — is currently being accepted for the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. He following civilians who have exhausted all later oversaw the SEC and devoted his life to available leave because of medical emergencies serving Soldiers and their Families. There will be a under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: memorial plaque unveiling during the ceremony Heather Baral, Directorate of Human Resources and the SEC will be renamed in his honor. (DHR), Army Substance Abuse Program; Carmelita Women’s Equality Day events — sponsored by Carrillo and Andrea Cunningham, Directorate the 4th Infantry Division Equal Opportunity of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Office include: (DFMWR), Army Community Service (ACS); ™ A poster competition celebrating women’s right Clifford Dorn, Garrison, DFMWR; David Grant, to vote accepts entries until noon Aug. 21. Posters Denver Recruiting Battalion; Stacey Hunter, must be a minimum size of 24 inch by 36 inch DHR; Sandra Ryon, Dental Activity; Katie Taki, and turned in to the EO Office, 6950 Smith St., Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Carlos Torres, building 2351, second floor. Directorate of Emergency Services; and Rhonda ™ A Women’s Equality Day “Celebrating Women’s Wells, Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Right to Vote” observance at 2 p.m. Aug. 26 at Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing McMahon Auditorium. Women’s Equality Day to donate annual leave must complete the OPM commemorates American women achieving full Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/ voting rights under the U.S. Constitution by pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. appropriated fund civilian employee from another percent service connected disability may be eligible ™ “Unsung Heroes,” the story of America’s female federal agency interested in donating leave must for employment under different circumstances. patriots, will be shown at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 26 at complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www. The Employment Readiness Program, Army McMahon Auditorium. opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf Community Service, Directorate of Family and Call the 4ID EO Office at 526-4304/05 for more and provide to their civilian personnel/HR office for Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses information. annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to in applying for education and employment. Contact Flu vaccinations — Army Public Health Nursing, Irma Otte, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Mercedes Jamieson, ERP program manager, or the Department of Preventive Medicine and Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via email at irma.otte. the ERP staff at 526-0452/0467 for information. Evans Army Community Hospital will admin- [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Otte Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson ister influenza vaccinations at the Special Events can be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experi- Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building Center, building 1829, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Oct. encing a medical emergency and about to exhaust 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday- 13-16 and Oct. 20-23, and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17. leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Friday and closed on federal holidays. The These community vaccination events will be open Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. center offers wellness exams, vaccination, to active-duty Family members, military retirees Wounded warrior scholarship applications — microchip implantation, dental appointments and their beneficiaries, military members with no Colorado Technical University is accepting and sick call as well as some surgeries, including organic medical assets assigned to their units, and applications for its 2016 Wounded Warrior spaying and neutering. The center also has Department of the Army and DOD Civilians with Scholarships through Sept. 15. Together with the X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging jobs requiring vaccination. Additional vaccination Yellow Ribbon Fund, the program covers the full capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information events may be planned based on vaccine availability. educational costs including tuition, books and fees or to make an appointment. Dental assistant training program — The Fort for a single degree program as well as a laptop Wait time information available online — Carson American Red Cross offers a free dental computer. Fifty scholarships will be awarded, Patients with appointments for radiology and assistant training program open to all military 25 to wounded service members and 25 to spouses specialty care at Evans Army Community identification card holders who are American and caregivers. Visit http://coloradotech.edu/ww Hospital can visit EACH’s website to learn citizens and at least 18 years of age with a valid high for more information and to access the application. when the next appointment is available. The school diploma or GED certificate. The full-time Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — information is updated every two hours for program runs from 6:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help specialty clinics and weekly for radiology. through Friday, from Jan. 4 to June 24. All classes minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical EACH attempts to see patients at the hospital, must be attended; no partial credit will be given. care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives but if appointments are not available within Applications are available in the Red Cross funding based on patients seen and customer the 28 day standard for specialty care, patients Office at Evans Army Community Hospital, room satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can may receive a letter with instructions for how to 1011 and are due by 4 p.m. Sept. 4. Ten applicants bring in up to $900. Help keep providers and book an appointment with a network specialist. will be selected for the program. Contact the Red departments and clinics fully functional. Call Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/VS/ Cross at 526-7144 for more information. 526-7256 for more information. NextAvailable.aspx to check wait times. Joint Forces Retiree Appreciation Day — will be Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial JAG assists with name change, adoption — The held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Special Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult Events Center, building 1829 on Specker Avenue. borrowers encountering problems with payday name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The Services for retirees and their families include loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance. office cannot provide court representation but can identification cards, medical and dental, powers gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372. furnish the necessary documents and procedural of attorney and living wills. The event includes a VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification information. Call 526-5572 for more information. free continental breakfast. Number verifications will be conducted at the 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — A variety Yard sales — can be held on post from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from of division and customizable unit-specific the first and third Saturday of the month through 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. merchandise is available. The gift shop is December. Post residents set up their items in front Nurse advice line available — A nurse advice line is located in The Hub, building 1532. Hours of their homes. Single Soldiers and military Families available 24/7 and is a resource Families can use if are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. who reside off post can set up in the building 5510 they become ill while traveling. Call 800-874-2273, Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Office parking lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted option 1, to talk to a registered nurse who can is located in building 1218, room 105. The office is by the Installation Mayoral Program and the Balfour answer urgent care questions, give health care open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-1140 Beatty Family Housing Office. Call the Mayoral advice and help find a doctor in the area. or email the installation voting assistance officer at Program at 526-8303 or Army Community Service Military spouse competitive employment — Spouses [email protected]. Visit at 526-4590 for more information. Civilians who of active-duty Service members upon arrival to http://www.fvap.gov for more information. would like to participate can access the installation new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community at Gate 1 off of Highway 115 and will need to show a apply for competitive employment under Executive Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded driver’s license or valid state identification for every- Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from the behavioral health psychologist/counselor available one over age 18, vehicle registration and proof of date of the sponsor’s order to use the authorization. to work with parents who have concerns about their insurance. Those without a DOD identification card Spouses returning from overseas may apply under child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit must undergo a National Crime Information Center Executive Order 12721, which gives three years to hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is background check. All vehicles are subject to search. use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran with 100 also available to manage children’s medication. Aug. 14, 2015 — MOUNTAINEER 25

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Chapel briefs Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Chapel schedule Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Catholic Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s Soldiers’ Chapel • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel ministry and biblical preaching is offered during Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital both services. Youth group meets Sunday at 6:30 • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https:// reconciliation, 526-8583 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday, noon, Mass, www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., 526-7386 more information. • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 • First Friday, noon, Mass, 526-7386 reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Religious Education class — registration is • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 underway for the Catholic community. Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Aug. 23 through- out the school year for preschool (at least 4 years Protestant Eastern Orthodox old) through high school. Registration is also Healer Chapel (Traditional) Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For off-post being held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in Evans Army Community Hospital services please call 715-473-9238. the Catholic church. These classes will begin • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 in September and be held on a weeknight. Contact Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Jewish Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or pratricia.a.treacy2.civ@ Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is mail.mil for more information. Boulevard located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. Youth Ministries — Prussman youth group meets • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Tuesday at 6 p.m. and the Veterans Chapel youth 526-5744 • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Islamic group meets Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is Soldiers’ Chapel (Traditional) at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. available by emailing children’s names and ages Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street to [email protected]. CWOC meets • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge 524-4316 Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Kevin Cheek at • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Memorial Chapel beginning in September. 554-7709 for more information. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council Veteran’s Chapel of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard Fort Carson Open Circle (Wicca) Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Fort Carson does not offer Wicca services on post at this time. Chapel NeXt, 526-8889 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. foul language and inappropriate behavior is not Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Native American prayer/spiritual services — allowed; crystals, lotions, oils, owl feathers and Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information. The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) coyote faces are prohibited; women are not allowed Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek while menstruating; only metal allowed inside men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday Recreation Area on a biweekly basis. Services the lodge are wedding bands/rings; no light- of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include colored clothing that can be seen through; women Call 526-5769 for details. prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, traditionally wear calf-length skirts and shirts Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday and continued spiritual and emotional support to that cover the shoulders (recommended to bring at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an military members. The ceremonies are conducted two towels); and men are to wear appropriate Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age comfortable attire (shorts should be to the knee Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Ott Dameron at or Earth-based ceremonies. All DOD identifi ca- or longer). There is no charge to attend the Inipi. 433-2659 or [email protected] or Chap. tion card holders and Family members may attend. The ceremony is fully sanctioned and supported (Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or Jacob.r.snell. There are certain protocols to follow to attend: by the Fort Carson Religious Services Offi ce. [email protected] for information or a ride.

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Just the Facts Visit the • TRAVEL TIME – 20 minutes • FOR AGES – anyone • TYPE – Victorian-era resort town ictorian-era • FUN FACTOR – ##### (OUT OF 5 STARS) resort town of • WALLET DAMAGE – FREE ENTRY V • $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21-$40 Manitou Springs $$$ = $41-$60 $$$$ = $61-$80 Story and photos by Nel Lampe nearby attractions. Mountaineer staff The mineral water (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) was popular and many Manitou Springs is a quaint, Victorian resort people came for its Pick up saltwater taffy, popcorn, candy and town, still appealing to vacationers and local citizens reported healing power. burgers at Patsy’s, in business near Soda Springs alike for its dining, shopping, art galleries, ambiance, Tuberculosis patients Park since 1903. There are coffee shops, juice bars, festivals, marathons and mineral water springs. came for the dry climate. Iron Springs Chateau Dinner Theater and zip lines. Today, Manitou Springs is a pretty town with It was one of the nation’s One popular attraction in Manitou is the Penny about 5,000 residents. Much of its Victorian-era leading health destina- Arcade, right downtown in the 900 block of Manitou charm is still evident. There are parks, fl owers and tions in the late 1800s. Ave. It’s fi lled with antique pinball machines, Frogger, public art. Several of the mineral springs still fl ow. Vacationing styles Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Ms. Pac-Man, skee Although the bath houses and dance halls are long changed with the advent ball and horse derby racing. Arcade fans don’t want gone, the springs are popular with tourists and a few of the automobile; travel to miss it. There are lots of kiddie rides, too. local citizens who bring empty containers to fi ll. became affordable for Manitou Springs Heritage Center features Although the mineral springs had been discovered the not so rich. Motoring exhibits, photos, archives and a museum store. decades before and used for health purposes over the vacationers stayed days, It’s at 517 Manitou Ave.; call 785-1454. It’s open years, the town of Manitou Springs didn’t come into rather than weeks. They noon to 4 p.m. Friday-Monday with free entry. Manitou Avenue leads past shops, restaurants and art galleries of the Victorian-era resort being until 1871. The founder of Colorado Springs, wanted to stay close to The Manitou Incline is a challenging fi tness town of Manitou Springs, founded in 1871. Gen. William Palmer, and his colleague, William their cars and drive to trail; bring your own water. Bell, had visited the area in 1868 while scouting for local tourist attractions. Pikes Peak Cog Railway takes riders to the summit a railroad route for the Kansas Pacifi c Railroad. The motel or auto- of Pikes Peak in a trip that takes more than three hours. Palmer had already decided that he wanted court began to replace Passengers view scenery and wildlife, while traveling to start a town in the shadow of Pikes Peak called luxurious hotels. Some at 8 mph and then makes a stop at the summit house. Colorado Springs, which he also founded in 1871. of those early motels Parking is an issue in Manitou Springs, with its The two men decided the mineral springs, are still operating in narrow streets and limited parking. There’s a charge trees and its scenic location in a box canyon would Manitou Springs, such for parking in the downtown corridor, including on the be a good location for a European-type resort that as the El Colorado street. There are commercial lots as well. However, would draw visitors. The town was eventually Lodge, built in 1926, there is a free shuttle bus that runs until mid-September. called “Manitou,” which means “spirit” in a Buffalo Lodge, the Diners at Creekside Cuisine, in the historic Spa Building in Manitou Springs, eat on the Use the shuttle to reach the incline and historic Native American language. Beverly Hills Motel and patio overlooking the creek. downtown. A free public parking lot is behind Tajine Soon there were hotels, boarding houses the Mel Haven Lodge. Alami Moroccan Restaurant at 10 Old Man Trail. and rental cottages. Grand villas and spas were Those same tourist attractions can still be Other restaurants include fi ne dining at Stop at the Chamber of Commerce at the planned, but those plans were modifi ed during an visited: The Garden of the Gods, The Manitou Briarhurst Manor Estate (Bell’s 1884 home), Ancient eastern edge of Manitou Springs to get local economic downturn in 1873. Cliff Dwellings, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Cave Mariner Tavern, BooDad’s, Crystal Park Cantina, information. Parking spaces are available. Pick up Palmer’s railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande, of the Winds and the mineral springs. Hell’s Kitchen (pizza), The Keg Bar and Grill, the 2015 Visitors Guide that is fi lled with information reached Colorado Springs from Denver in 1871. Some of the large hotels from Manitou Springs’ The Loop, Mo’s Diner & Lounge, The Mona Lisa about Manitou Springs. It has a map of the mineral When a spur was built to Manitou Springs, the early days are still in Manitou Springs: The Cliff Fondue Restaurant, Savelli’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs, spring, a list of hiking trails, parks and other helpful health resort grew and thrived. Vacationers came House, built in 1873 and expanded over the years is Stagecoach Inn, Tajine Alami (Moroccan), Adam’s information about parking and the free shuttle. by train with steamer trunks fi lled with clothes, the a luxury hotel that’s been restored and is rated Mountain Café and Stagecoach Inn. Because of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon style of well-to-do travelers in the Victorian era. highly among small hotels and has fi ne dining. Garden of the Gods Trading Post is just outside Saturday and Sunday, Manitou Springs will be Visitors stayed for weeks in grand hotels, attended The Barker House is on Manitou Avenue in the Garden of the Gods Park at 324 Beckers Lane. 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for college students with identifi cation, $4.50 for the museum will be open for tours for regular ages 4-17 and $1 for ages 2-3. Under age 2 is free. admission of $5 for adults and $3 for children The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Cañon City 6-12. Children under 6 are admitted free. has a new visitor center, carousel, children’s One of Denver’s largest fests is the Festival of playground and new gondolas traversing the Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado gorge. For an additional charge, ride the Royal Rush that is Sept. 4-7 in downtown Denver’s Civic Skycoaster and the new ZipRider. Admission to the Center Park. More than 50 food establishments Colorado State Parks offer free park entrance Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is $21 for adults and will sell a variety of dishes; 275 marketplace to active-duty military and veterans with $12 for children. There’s a $3 military discount. The booths will sell artworks, products and services. military identifi cation during August. The bridge and park’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take There’ll be six entertainment stages, and Joan hang-tag pass allows all members in the vehicle Highway 115 south to Penrose then Highway 50 Jett and The Blackhearts will be on the Main to enter a state park for free when accompanied west through Cañon City and about 4 miles west Stage Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. KidZone features by a Service member. Nearby state parks include to County Road 3A; take it south to the park. play equipment, free craft activities and there’ll Cheyenne Mountain State Park, Mueller State The Air Force’s “Tops in Blue” presents be music, magic, clowns and puppets on the Park and Lake Pueblo State Park. “Freedom’s Song” Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. in Arnold KidzStage. At the Festival of Mountain and The 23rd Annual Salute to American Hall Theater at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Plain fest goers can learn about the state’s Veterans Rally and 28th Annual POW/MIA The traveling group of musicians and singers are pioneer past. Artisans demonstrate Navajo Recognition Ride is in Cripple Creek Friday- active-duty members of the U. S. Air Force. The weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding, Sunday. The event includes a parade, a performance is open to the general public and lace making and blacksmithing. motorcycle procession, aircraft fl yovers, street DOD identifi cation card holders. Call 333-4497 The free 41st Annual Commonwheel Arts & vendors and other events. Call 877-858-4663 for more information. Crafts Festival is Sept. 5-7 in Memorial Park for more information. Teddy Bear Day at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is in Manitou Springs, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Local Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has Aug. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when kids ages 3-11, artists sell their handcrafted works, including Kidzbop Kids “Make Some Noise” tour on stage accompanied by a teddy bear or other stuffed pottery, sculpture, fi ber, jewelry, photos and fi ne Sunday at 4 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for tickets. animal, is admitted for $5.25. Children must be art. There’ll be music, food vendors and art Pikes Peak Model Railroad Club has a traveling accompanied by a paid adult, with a maximum activities. Call 685-1008 for information. layout exhibition at the Rocky Mountain of four children per adult. Free stuffed animal — Compiled by Nel Lampe Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park checkups will be provided at the Teddy Bear Saturday-Sunday. The railroad exhibition is Clinic at the Lodge at Moose Lake. Stitches, included with admission to the dinosaur resource splints or necessary “medical” procedures will center at 201 S. Fairview St. Admission is $11.50 be administered. Regular admission is $14.25 for Blue Star Museum for adults and $7.50 for ages 5-12. Children 4 and military adults and $9.25 for military children. under are free. There’s a military discount of $1. All children 2 and under are free. The zoo is The dinosaur resource center is open 9 a.m. to at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Colorado State Fair is Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 at Sunday. Call 686-1820 for information. the state fairgrounds in Pueblo. Tickets are “Into the Woods,” a musical combining a number on sale at http://www.coloradostatefair.com for of classic fairy tales into one story, is in the concerts by Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemonn, Thin Air Theatre Company at Butte Theater Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Los Rieleros del Norte, in Cripple Creek. The musical alternates with Steppenwolf “The Born to be Wild Tour,” Los the melodrama “Foul Play,” with performances Lonely Boys and a performance by Terry Fator: Wednesday-Sunday in the theater at 139 E. The Voice of Entertainment. Bennett Ave. Call 719-689-3247 for ticket and STEM Rocks! is a free science, technology, performance information. engineering and mathematics festival Aug. 29, The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center hosts a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Peterson Air & Space traveling exhibit through Sept. 13, featuring Museum at the corner of Peterson Boulevard more than 40 paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe and Ent Avenue on Peterson Air Force Base. and her contemporaries, “Eloquent Objects: Hands-on activities for kindergarteners to eighth Georgia O’Keeffe and Still-Life Art in New graders: crawl through caves; launch rockets; Photo by Nel Lampe Mexico.” The fee to see the exhibit is $15 for run underwater rovers; experience hurricanes; The Buffalo Bill Museum, is at 987 1/2 Lookout members and active-duty members under the build gliders; investigate dinosaurs; interact with Mountain Road, in Golden. The museum is a partici- Blue Star Museum program. The FAC is at 30 W. wild animals; explore with Legos and more. pant in the Blue Star Museum Program and admits Dale St., and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Capt. Leilani Distaso at 556-4228 for active-duty military and up to five Family members “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and more information. to the museum for free through Labor Day. The Meteors” is a national traveling exhibit at McAllister House Museum, 423 N. Cascade Ave., museum illustrates the life, times and legends of the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 hosts its backyard ice cream social Aug. 29, William Cody, known as Buffalo Bill. Visit http://www. Arrowswest Drive, until Sept. 12. It’s included 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice cream will cost 5 cents. buffalobill.org or call 303-526-0744 for directions to in admission, $5 for military with identifi cation. Hot dogs will be $1, and cookies will also be the museum, which is off Interstate 70 at Exit 256. 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Fitness center hosts aerobathon Story and photo by Walt Johnson Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. said the event was well received by the post Mountaineer staff Exercises included Zumba and spinning classes community as patrons were able to get a valuable and programs designed to get the most out of a insight to the aerobic programs available on post. Soldiers and Family members of the Mountain variety of cardio workouts in 20-minute segments. Rocho said the goal of the program was to help Post community were treated to a variety of aerobic There were people certified on wall climbing on people understand how much fun the programs and fitness programs at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness hand and participants were able to test their can be and how they can help anyone, regardless Center Saturday at the “Back to School Aerobathon.” powerlifting skills. Vendor representatives of fitness level. Instructors from each of the post fitness centers provided dietary tips to use in conjunction with “It doesn’t matter if you are in great shape or if led segments of the two-hour program, promoting a fitness regimen. you need to address your physical condition, we have the aerobic programs offered by the Directorate of Kris Rocho, Iron Horse program coordinator, programs that can help anyone and that is what we wanted to present today,” Rocho said. “I was very pleased with the people that came out to see what we have to offer, and I was pleased to see some of our regular customers here to enjoy the day. I think we are going to get more people wanting to participate in our programs because … people have a better understanding of what we have to offer.” Vernnell Whetzel, a regular aerobics participant since she started working out two years ago, said she took part in the program because exercise has not only reshaped her body but also the way she feels about her life as a whole. Whetzel realized she had to start doing things for herself before she could be in a position to be helpful to others. “I try to workout five to six days a week because I feel it helps my overall life,” she said. “I workout with about five or six other women and we keep each other motivated and accountable to fitness. We encourage each other to live a healthy lifestyle because we are certainly not getting any younger, and we have to work to maintain a good fitness level. It’s great to be able to do this with other people because there are certainly days that I don’t want to go and workout but we keep each other Fort Carson’s Stephanie Timmons, bottom, gets lift advice and help from Maria Estrada Saturday during Iron Horse Sports and Fitness accountable to the program,” Center’s aerobathon. The two-hour event featured various fitness opportunities offered at post fitness centers. Whetzel said.

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A Fort Carson Naturals’ intramural football player, right, battles an Iron Gunners’ receiver for the ball during action Tuesday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The post intramural flag football season got underway Tuesday with company-level action featuring the defending champion Naturals. Flag football games will be played Tuesday- Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. through October.

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The Colorado Rockies offer military members special ticket buys this season. The next opportunity is when the Rockies take on the San Diego Padres Friday at 6:40 p.m., Saturday at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday at 2:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/ outfield area for their Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 21230946 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may apply and all areas are not available for each game. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox will host a military appreciation night Thursday when Photo by Walt Johnson they meet the Tacoma Rainiers at 6:35 p.m. 242D’s goalkeeper blocks a penalty kick attempt by a 3-3-2 opponent during the intramural coed championship at Security Service Field. game Aug. 6 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. 242D defeated the top-seeded 3-3-2 team to win the coed The Sky Sox provided free ticket vouchers for intramural championship. military identification card holders which can be picked up at Information, Tickets and Registration inside the Outdoor Recreation complex. Some have served and sacrificed their lives for the reduced fee of $50. The association’s mission ticket vouchers for Soldiers have been provided nation. The event kicks off the Fountain is to build a museum dedicated to preserving to units; check with unit before getting individual Valley Fall Festival. the history and sacrifices of all Mountain Post tickets. The ticket vouchers must be redeemed at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 4th Soldiers, past, present and future. Contact Amity Security Service Field box office. annual Mountain Post Historical Association Wagner at 719-633-2867 or email amity@ The Fountain Valley 5-kilometer for the Fallen tournament Aug. 28. mountainposthistoricalcenter.org to enter the takes place Sept. 5 at Fountain-Fort Carson The tournament will begin with a shotgun tournament or for more information. High School. start at 1:30 p.m. The cost for the tournament The event honors military personnel who is $75; military members can register at the See Bench on Page 33 Long-Term Affinity is for lovers...of fun. Opening Returns October Pre-Lease Now and Save Earn $2000!*

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campus of Widefield High School. The rest Trojans football team opens the 2015 season at Bench of the Grizzlies’ home schedule is Oct. 2 vs. home against the Columbine Rebels, Aug. 28. From Page 32 Coronado, Oct. 10 vs. Widefield, Oct. 23 The rest of the Trojans’ home schedule vs. Sand Creek and Nov. 6 vs. Montrose. is Sept. 11 vs. Legacy, Oct. 8 vs. Chaparral, Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 11th The rest of the Grizzlies’ road schedule Oct. 16 vs. Doherty and Oct. 30 vs. Legend. annual Any Soldier Golf Tournament Aug. 28. is Sept. 18 vs. Cheyenne Mountain, The Trojans’ road schedule is Sept. 4 According to officials, the biggest tournament Sept. 25 vs. Rampart, Oct. 16 vs. Vista Ridge vs. Lakewood, Sept. 26 vs. Palmer, Oct. 2 vs. hosted by the post golf course is expected to have and Oct. 30 vs. Falcon. Douglas County and Oct. 23 vs. Castle View. a field of 144 golfers. Officials said the majority The Fountain-Fort Carson High School — Compiled by Walt Johnson of golfers are active-duty Service members and retirees from Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station and Schriever Air Force Base. Title battle Contact Bob Marsh at 719-590-7984 or email [email protected] to enter a team or compete as a single golfer. The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is scheduled for Sept. 3 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Two 3-3-2 Registration is underway at the golf course defenders for the event that begins with a shotgun start at surround a noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG Trojans’ player scramble the first Friday of each month through during the men’s November. Call 526-4102 for more information. intramural soccer DFMWR will sponsor the “Dirty Duathlon” championship individual and team event Sept. 12 at Training Aug. 6 at the Area Bravo. Mountain Post The event is usually a triathlon but because of Sports Complex. scheduled construction of the post outdoor pool The third-seeded the event will be a duathlon this year. Register at Trojans upset Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center or Garcia the top-seeded Physical Fitness Center through 4 p.m. Sept. 9. 3-3-2 team to win The registration fee is $20 per person; same-day the intramural registration will be $35 per person. Call 526-3944 men’s soccer for more information. championship. The Mesa Ridge High School Grizzlies football team opens the 2015 season on the road against the Cañon City Tigers Sept. 4. The Grizzlies’ first home game will be Sept. 11 against the Ponderosa Mustangs Photo by Walt Johnson at 7 p.m. at District 3 Stadium on the

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