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Vol. 69 No. 46 Nov. 18, 2011 Word of the month: Gratitude Photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, deputy commanding general and chief of staff, U.S. Army symbolizing the passing of responsibility to command the units and Soldiers of “Ivy” Division Forces Command, passes the 4th Infantry Division colors to Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, and Fort Carson Wednesday during a change of command ceremony at Founders Field. ‘Ivy’ Division changes command by Spc. Andrew Ingram Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Gen. David Perkins has met all of those challenges. He 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Perkins and the 4th Inf. Div. set the standard for successfully commanded the ‘Steadfast and Loyal’ what right looks like during his tour as the division’s Division through a decisive period in its unit history.” Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson assumed command senior leader, said Lt. Gen. Howard B. Bromberg, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno, of the units and Soldiers of 4th Infantry Division and deputy commanding general and chief of staff, U.S. Pueblo, Colorado native and Medal of Honor Fort Carson Wednesday during a change of command Army Forces Command. Bromberg served as the recipient George Sekato and Colorado Governor ceremony at Founders Field. reviewing officer for the event. John Hickenlooper were among the distinguished With the ceremonial passing of the colors, “Commanding the ‘Ivy’ Division is a rare but guests in attendance at the ceremony. Anderson replaced Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, who special opportunity that comes with its own distinct set See Division on Pages 22-23 will take command of U.S. Army Combined Arms of challenges and opportunities,” Bromberg said. “Maj. II Military Community Happy Thanksgiving NN SS II DD EE Page 8 Page 20 Next paper Dec. 2 2 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 18, 2011 MOUNTAINEER D6 sends Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Garrison Commander: Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Goal to provide quality of life Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: commensurate with service Rick Emert Editor: Devin Fisher by Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch programs and services have been enhanced, to include Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland Survivor Outreach Services; Exceptional Family Member Dustin Senger Editor’s note: This is Lynch’s final “D6 sends” as Program; Army Community Service; Child, Youth and Kerstin Lopez commander, U.S. Army Installation Management Command. School Services; Army Substance Abuse Program; Total Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter assumed command of IMCOM Army Sponsorship Program; Army Career and Alumni Happenings: Nel Lampe during a ceremony Thursday. Program; and Soldier and Family Assistance Centers. 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Colon Once I hit high school, I discovered the rewards news and editorial columns represent views Special to the Mountaineer of volunteering, of giving my time to help others less of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of fortunate. I found myself volunteering with the local search the Department of the Army. When so many people express their dissatisfaction and rescue team. I chuckle at the memories of my parents Reproduction of editorial material is with the status quo, and so many go through life wanting to scalp me for coming home covered in mud, authorized. Please credit accordingly. attempting to find happiness, I go back to the basic soaked because as part of the search and rescue team lessons I learned in childhood. work during hurricane season. I grew up in Puerto Rico in the 1960s. There were As a result of me volunteering so much, I became very times when we didn’t have running water. I didn’t see a well known in the community, to the point where the local black and white TV until I was about 8 years old. My government offered me a job as the Civil Defense deputy Classified advertising parents could not read or write. We didn’t have a car. In for my city. Two years later, I became the director. Life 329-5236 order to cook, my mother and I had to walk about two was hectic with 12-18 hour days.