Vol. 68 No. 15 April 16, 2010

Word of the month: Nation Summit targets deployment issues Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith Mountaineer staff

Military leaders and educators from the Fort Carson and Colorado Springs community met April 7 at the Penrose House for the 2010 Education Summit to discuss the issues Families and students face during deployments. The purpose of the summit was to prepare education professionals for the stresses military children will face due to the projected increase of deployments during the 2010- 2011 school year, said Carmelita Holien, school liaison officer and event facilitator. With the entirety of 4th Infantry Division moving to Fort Carson from Fort Hood, Texas, the large influx of Soldiers presents a unique challenge to the community. “In about two years, we gained a little under 30,000 total population,” said Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “The other thing to note is the majority of the units that came to Fort Carson … are deployable units, combat arms units, combat support units. So they are units that we continually … deploy to war and bring back from war.” The number of units on Fort Carson that are deploying and re-deploying creates challenges for the Families of the Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, speaks at the 2010 Education Summit Soldiers. hosted by Fort Carson at the Penrose House April 7. “Not only do we have Soldiers that are in every phase, simultaneously, of the deployment, programs in place and ensure that they are effective than what this unit needs,” Perkins said. “Ultimately, but you have Families and children that are in all for each unit going through the deployment process. what we’re attempting to do, as we say, is peel the onion different phases of the deployment as well,” Perkins “What we are doing (is) looking at our support back and figure out … some cause and effects here and said. “So that’s a unique challenge, not completely structures on the post and saying, ‘how do we tailor the try to be… a lot more proactive than reactive.” unique to Fort Carson, but one that we sort of have needs and services we provide.’ We can’t have a ‘one With Soldiers deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan to come to grips with.” size fits all’ for Fort Carson, so we have to have The summit’s purpose was to examine the something that fits this unit and is a little bit different See Summit on page 4 Mountain Post thanks Good Neighbors Story and photo by Jay Cimino, CEO and president, Soldiers and Families of the Mountain for someone to hold up the other end of Pfc. Andrew Ingram Phil Long Inc. was honored as the 2009 Post earned him the annual award. the deal,” said Perkins. “We are looking 4th Infantry Division Public Fort Carson Good Neighbor during an “When we begin the search for the for someone who will help take care of Affairs Office award luncheon at the Elkhorn Good Neighbor of the Year we try to our Families while we are taking care Conference Center. find someone who represents the heart of the values of our nation.” The Fort Carson Community Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, com- of the community,” said Perkins. “In Cimino, a former Marine, has honored a Colorado Springs business- manding general, 4th Infantry Division Jay Cimino we have found that heart.” been a prominent member of the man April 18 for his contributions to and Fort Carson, said Cimino’s friendship “We, as Soldiers, are going to serve, Pikes Peak community for many years the Soldiers and Families of the with Fort Carson over the years and his we’re going to deploy, we are going to go See Neighbors on page 4 Mountain Post. dedication and generosity to the into harm’s way and we are just looking

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MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Daddy daughter relationship: hard to replicate Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Commentary by Julie M. Lucas my dad wasn’t deployed overseas. I’m not sure how Garrison Commander: Mountaineer editor I would have handled not having my dad around to keep Col. Robert F. McLaughlin me in line. I now know that my dad’s time spent in Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: I am a daughter of a noncommissioned officer and Vietnam made him into the man I grew up with. Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: couldn’t be more proud. I consider my dad one of my One special thing I shared with my dad is a love Douglas M. Rule best friends and feel so lucky to have the relationship that of music — whether we were singing songs in the car, Editor: Julie M. Lucas we have. Out of all my childhood memories, I have a soft to playing Elvis records and even teaching me songs to Staff Writers: Rick Emert spot for the time I got to strum on the guitar. Both Devin Fisher spend with my father. of my parents love music, Geoffrey Roper Daddies are the family singing and dancing, and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith protectors. They kill the scary I think it carried through Sgt. Alexis Ramos Happenings: Nel Lampe bugs and check under the bed to my brother and me. Sports Writer: Walt Johnson for bad guys. Daddies are Most grown women will Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall there to scare away teenage tell you, dancing with their boys and tell you to toughen fathers on their wedding day This commercial enterprise newspaper is up when you want to cry. is one of the most emotional an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the One of the things my dad things they can do. I can Mountaineer are not necessarily the official was really great at was only imagine being dressed view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or getting me and my brother up like a princess and taking the Department of the Army. 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Mountaineer editor 526-4144 “We went to Sesame Place “Going hiking as a family was “We would go to Water Country Water Park in New York City. always fun for me.” USA in Virginia every summer. Post information I had a great time there.” We had a lot of fun as a family.” 526-5811 2nd Lt. Clarke Burns Post weather hotline Pfc. Christina Alvarado 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. Spc. Jesse Demby 526-0096 204th BSB 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Census bureau needs you by Julie M. Lucas Mountaineer editor

Every 10 years, our country takes an official “head count” of its citizens and this year it is time again. Forms should have been received at homes by now. In follow ups with people whose our local area, return numbers are low. information hasn’t been collected yet. “In the south and eastern part of They may also go to houses to Colorado Springs, we’re estimating that double-check results. Dallager estimates we are 10 percent lower than we should that the cost to do this is about $57 be,” said J.D. Dallager, chairperson for per household and could cost as much Complete Count Committee for the as $3 million based on the efforts of Pikes Peak area. “So far, 69 percent previous years. in El Paso County, or two out of Information gathered is strictly three people, in other parts have confidential and no personal informa- turned in their forms.” tion will be shared. It is stressed that if The form has simple questions you have a military member in your regarding who lives in the home. The household who is currently deployed information from the census helps to to a foreign country that you not get federal funding in that area based include them on your form; They will on population. The funding helps to be counted overseas. build health facilities and child care If you have lost a form or never centers for areas of need. When the received one, you can visit forms aren’t completed, it short- http://www.ppacg.org and click on the changes the affected neighborhoods. hand logo. Toll free numbers for “People don’t realize, this will assistance are 866-872-6868 for affect everyone who lives in the area up English or 866-828-2010 for Spanish.

Photo by U.S. Census Bureau, Public Information Office to 10 years from now,” Dallager said. There are also local “Be Counted” The U.S. population is estimated to be nearly 308 million strong, more than 75 times Starting in May, census workers centers including libraries and churches. larger than it was in 1790. Participation is the key to a successful 2010 Census. will have to go door-to-door to do A list can be found on the Web site.

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SSuummmmiitt importance of Family in the military, as NNeeiigghhbboorrss In addition to Cimino, the from page 1 well as the stresses they endure while their from page 1 Mountain Post team recognized a loved ones are overseas. number of other philanthropic being transferred to other bases, the “I often do not get the experience that and is involved in many charities community members for their classroom environment for schools with my wife had at home, dealing with the and outreach programs with the contributions to Fort Carson. a high percentage of military students issues of deployment,” said Col. Robert F. Mountain Post and the greater Each of these men and women can be challenging for educators and McLaughlin, garrison commander. “Although Colorado area. were made honorary members of school officials alike. they’re not in harm’s way physically … they In his remarks Cimino asked a Fort Carson unit. “I think there are several things to do in fact fight the fight at home.” himself what it means to be a “One of the reasons this is the consider here for our educators,” said Brig. “Families are a huge part of the good neighbor. most requested post in the Army is Gen. James Pasquarette, deputy com- Army,” said Pasquarette. “We did learn “At home, it means keep your the community here in Colorado,” manding general for support, 4th Inf. Div. some hard lessons, but you’ll hear about yard neat and clean, wave to your said Perkins. “It is clear that, in “You’re going to have kids coming into all kinds of Army programs … that are neighbors and generally be a good the Pikes Peak Region, we are your classrooms in the middle of the school really tailored to make sure that our guy. Mind your own business and appreciated and wanted.” year and leaving. It’s just something to Families and children are taken care of.” help when you can,” he answered. Cimino is the 32nd recipient think about. How to deal with that, how to With an average of 10 percent of “However being a good neighbor of the Fort Carson Good prepare both your classroom for that and students in Colorado Springs being to this greatest military on earth is Neighbor award, which has been your students that come and go.” from military Families, Holien said it’s indescribable.” given to a different member of Before the new school year arrives, important that there is a good partnership Cimino said he was humbled by the Pikes Peak community every the education summit was a way to with the community and its educators, and the American Soldiers serving their year since 1978. address these issues and ensure that that the partnership stays strong. country during a time of war. “As long as there are people community leaders and school officials “It’s a big deal that we’re able to, as a He said their dedication and who wish to take away our freedom were aware of the programs in place to community, come together and offer pro- sacrifices made the award too we will always be your good help assist them and make them aware of grams with educators to help our Families, special to verbalize. neighbor,” said Cimino. some of the reactions they may see in their our kids and to help (our) deployed students due to the deployments. Soldiers,” McLaughlin said. “It’s about Maj. Gen. David “Sometimes the educators don’t know partnership, it’s about strength, it’s about G. Perkins, where to turn when they have a military resiliency. We have a saying that the strength commanding student that needs some support,” Holien of the Soldier is in the Family (and) the general, 4th Infantry said. “We wanted to make sure they had strength of the Family is in the community.” Division and Fort some resource information … and showing Overall the summit was a successful Carson, presents the that there are resources here to help day, Holien said. 2009 Fort Carson (them) — not just help the Soldiers and “Everybody was really happy with Good Neighbor Award the students, but help those counselors the information,” she said. “I think our to Jay Cimino at and those teachers … if they need that goal was met. I’m really thankful we got an award luncheon help. We want them to feel like they can to do this. I really think it was a benefit at the Elkhorn make a call and not be nervous about it.” to our educators and to our community Conference Fort Carson leaders recognize the members as well.” Center April 8. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 5

‘Raiders’ lead way in retention by Spc. Breanne Pye extend their contract in order to complete the Sgt. Maj. Terry Weiss, 7th Squadron, 10th 1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs deployment, said Benedict. Cavalry Regiment, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Office, 4th Infantry Division “It really says a lot about our Soldiers and While every Soldier has his own personal our retention program that so many of our troops motivation for service to his country, especially “Raider” Brigade has surpassed the Army’s have stepped forward to extend their contracts in during a time of war, Soldiers are more willing to retention mission for fiscal 2010 re-enlisting order to complete this upcoming deployment to continue to serve if they work for leaders who more Soldiers than any other unit in U.S. Army Afghanistan,” Benedict said. foster professional development and personal Forces Command in the past six months. Soldiers decide to recommit to the Army growth, said Bennett. “Our objective was to retain 454 troops for the because of the leadership and camaraderie “Being part of a positive command climate entire year,” said Master they encounter on shows Soldiers that they are a valuable member Sgt. Jerry Benedict, their journey, said of the Army team,” he said. “That sense of senior brigade career It falls on our leadership Benedict. camaraderie and accomplishment is one of the counselor, 1st Brigade to let Soldiers know how “Soldiers’ views main reasons a Soldier raises his or her right Combat Team, 4th on the Army and the hand to recommit to the team.” Infantry Division. “To valuable their experience unit start with the With re-enlistment incentives in the Army date, 540 Raider troops ‘ first levels of leader- diminishing, it is more important than ever and expertise is and to have already made the ship, from squad for leadership to let the Soldiers know what commitment to continue acknowledge their sacrifices leaders all the way critical roles they play in ensuring future mission serving our country.” and selfless service. up to the command success, said Benedict. Benedict said a level,” he said. “It falls on our leadership to let Soldiers — Master Sgt. Jerry Benedict major contributing factor “They are con- know how valuable their experience and in the brigade’s retention tinuously trained on expertise is and to acknowledge their sacrifices success is the Army’s Deployment Extension their skill sets,’ counseled on personal growth and and selfless service,” he said. Incentives Program. recognized for the hard work they have put into “Raider Brigade’s dedication to that concept The DEIP program offers Soldiers scheduled developing both of those things,” said Benedict. is the reason we have been so successful in not to end their term of service during a deployment The Army must maintain quality Soldiers just meeting, but far surpassing our retention a monthly bonus for every month they voluntarily that have previous experience, said Command objectives this year,” said Benedict. 6 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 ‘Mountain Medics’ celebrate start of MLB season Story and photo by Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins and Medics,’” said Perkins after the run. care specialist assigned to 10th CSH Spc. Shameka Edwards Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, “Your dedication to saving lives is what who took part in the team-building 4th Infantry Division Public command team for the 4th Infantry makes Soldiers do what they do. They exercises, said the three-mile run and Affairs Office Division and Fort Carson, donned their know you are going to take care of the hitting challenge were activities he 4th Inf. Div. jerseys to commemorate them if they get hurt, and it is my and the unit enjoyed. Soldiers of the 10th Combat the day’s events, joining the Soldiers pleasure to serve with you all.” “I look forward to more of these Support Hospital donned their favorite for the unit run. It is important for Soldiers to take a types of activities,” said O’Keefe. major league baseball teams’ parapher- “It is a pleasure and honor for Sgt. break to build the team, especially after “They help build camaraderie with nalia to participate in a three-mile run Maj. Dailey and I to participate in a demanding deployment, said Dailey. the individual units and everyone is and batting contest, commemorating today’s activities with the ‘Mountain Sgt. Timothy O’Keefe, a health able to have fun.” the start of the baseball season April 1. Because Soldiers of 10th CSH missed the baseball season last year due to their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the unit celebrated the start of the 2010 season in style, said Col. Michael Place, commander, 10th CSH. The day of organizational activities based upon “America’s Pastime” was a way to build camaraderie among the Soldiers, focusing on teamwork and unit cohesion. “The run and batting competition was done to build esprit de corps within the 10th CSH,” said Command Sgt. Maj. David Litteral, the unit’s senior noncommissioned officer. “It also gave Soldiers the chance to express pride in their hometowns. Soldiers who did not know one another saw that other Soldiers were from the Spc. Alysia Baxter, health care specialist, 10th Combat Support Hospital, prepares to swing at the first pitch as the leadoff batter same town or had interest in the same during a batting competition at the Mountain Post Sports Complex April 1. The 10th CSH Soldiers, dressed in their favorite baseball teams they did.” teams’ attire, participated in a three-mile fun run and a unit batting competition to commemorate the start of the season.

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Miscellaneous order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this and pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or number for emergencies or routine tasks. visit the Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Central Issue Facility closure — The CIF is closed • Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898 Friday to complete its annual 100-percent inventory. when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or Hours of Operation The facility reopens Monday. Emergencies will be emergency service is required. handled on a case-by-case basis. For more informa- • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays tion contact Stacey Sly, CIF manager, at 526-6477. “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or to from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is Learning center reopens — The Army Learning report complaints. located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Center is open Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at Mekong Street. Claimants who receive shipments and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The center features 50 526-1695. under the old system, Full Replacement Value or computers and academic and technical support • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Defense Personal Property Program system, should personnel who provide assistance. The learning center Don Phillips at 526-9271. bring their notification forms (Department of Defense is used for the General Technical Preparation classes • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant Form 1840/1840R or DP3 Form) for additionally — for Soldiers who want to improve their GT scores at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools discovered loss or damage to the Claims Office of at least 99 — conducted Mondays-Thursdays from and equipment or a motorized sweeper. within 70 days to receive appropriate initial 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. and for walk-in use. The • Base operations contracting officer represen- guidance. For more information call 526-1355. center is located in the education center, building tative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting Central Issue Facility regular business hours — 1117, on the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis wind damage, snow removal concerns, damaged traffic are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Street. For more information call 526-2124. signs or other facility damage. In-processing Basic Skills Education Program — The education • Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. center offers the BSEP Mondays-Thursdays from 9 at 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to Initial issues a.m.-noon for Soldiers with a general technical score report damaged and overturned latrines. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. below 100 who are interested in improving their vocab- Partial issues ulary, paragraph comprehension and arithmetic Briefings Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. reasoning skills. After completion, many Soldiers Cash sales/report of survey attend the GT Preparation Class and then retake their Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Armed Forces Classification Test to raise their GT — will be held Tuesday-April 23 from 9 a.m.-4:30 Direct exchange score. Classes begin every Monday at the education p.m. in the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. center, building 1117, on the corner of Specker Avenue room 104. This training is required for all Soldiers Partial turn-ins and Ellis Street. Call 526-2124 for more information. asked to perform this solemn duty. Per Army Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Property Accountability Recovery Team — can Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the Full turn-ins accept excess items to reduce the burden on unit ranks of sergeant first class-command sergeant major, Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. supply personnel. Unit turn-ins require a Department chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No Unit issues and turn-ins of Defense Activity Address Code for processing. reservations are required to attend training. Classes Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. Certain restrictions apply by class of supply. Contact fill up on a first-come, first-served basis. For more DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate Barrett Skaggs at 526-0678/2713 to set up an information contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614. under the following hours: appointment to see how PART can assist. PART also Disability Evaluation System Pilot — The • Wolf — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (breakfast), stocks new and used serviceable items that are free Medical Evaluation Board Outreach Counsel Office 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). issue to whoever needs them; check stock frequently conducts briefings on the Department of Closed Saturday and Sunday. as the inventory changes. If PART doesn’t have a Defense/Department of Veterans Affairs Disability • 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Thursdays, 7-9 a.m. desired item, contact Steve Lynch at steven.t.lynch@ Evaluation System Pilot the first Thursday of each (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. conus.army.mil who can check availability at other month at 10 a.m. in the Soldier and Family (dinner). Fridays, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 installations. Located in the east end of building 8030 Assistance Center, building 1039. The pilot is a test p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. near the loading dock, the PART office is open of a new process design to eliminate the duplicative, • Iron Brigade — Closed for maintenance. Mondays-Fridays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No personal time-consuming and often confusing elements of • Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Thursday, 7-9 vehicles are allowed in the motor pool area. the two current disability processes of the a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 Officer Candidate School packets — must be turned departments. Key features of the DES pilot include p.m. (dinner). Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.- into building 1218, room 158, by June 7 to be one medical examination and a single-sourced 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and considered by the local board. Packets will be disability rating. For more information call Rhonda Sundays. consolidated and those meeting all eligibility Joell, MEB paralegal, at 526-9854. • Raiders — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (break- requirements will be scheduled for the local OCS board Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (din- held June 16. Approved packets will be forwarded Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for ner). Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 a.m. (drive-through and grab to U.S. Army Human Resources Command for personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings and go). Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), approval. For more information call Thomas Grady, are held in building 1219, room 202A; signin is at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). chief of Personnel Actions Section, at 526-3953/3947. 6:45 a.m. and the briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do Education Center hours of operation — The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes not need to bring a copy of their orders, but must Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Peak Silver Chapter meets at noon May 13 at the bring a pen to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4588 building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Raider Dining Facility, building 2330. All warrant for more information. • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- officers — active, retired and former — are invited to Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- attend. For more information visit the chapter Web the second and third Wednesday of each month at the 4:30 p.m. site at http://www.pikespeakwoa.org. Kit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 Harr • Army Learning Center — Mondays- Casualty Assistance Center — provides training Ave. at McNierney Street. The Retirement Services Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays 9a.m.-5 p.m. upon request for units, family readiness groups, care Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to • Defense Activity for Nontraditional teams and other interested parties regarding casualty the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Education Support and Army Personnel operations, personal effects, predeployment ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays preparedness, estate planning and more. Call Jean first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m. Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail carsdhrmpdcasualty signin begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A, Medical Activity Correspondence Department @conus.army.mil for more information. on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be office hours — The Correspondence (Release of U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — is within 120 days of their expiration term of service, Information) Office in the Patient Administration open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members, but must attend the briefing no later than 30 days Division hours are Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 Department of Defense civilian employees and prior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call p.m. and closed Thursdays and on federal holidays. contractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. 526-2240/8458 for more information. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for more information. at Alternate Escapes to socialize, learn mentorship Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held principles and organize rides. Motorcycles must be Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building registered on post to join. For more information, 1117, room 120. For more information, contact contact Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Army DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is ROTC at 262-3475. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant BOSS meetings are held the first and third from any military occupational specialty, have a cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers Wednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at general technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, and points of contact for services: 10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service score 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, 8 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010

Sgt. Stephen Fairman, 59th Quartermaster Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, hooks up the fuel pump to an Apache helicopter with the help of Pvt. Kenyan Timmons, 59th QM, 43rd SB, during a hot refuel at Butts Army Airfield April 8. Hot refuels keep aircraft flying Story and photos by One Soldier clips a grounding wire The Soldiers running the operation Marine Corps Osprey, the Kiowa scout Geoffrey Roper to the aircraft; two others grab the fuel are with the 59th Quartermaster helicopter, Black Hawks and Chinooks.” Mountaineer staff line and hook it up to the Apache. Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. There is also an added benefit Another grabs a large fire The purpose of a hot refuel is to for the aviation units that train at A small group of Soldiers sit in a extinguisher, just in case something minimize the time it takes to refuel an Fort Carson. building on Butts Army Airfield. In an goes wrong. aircraft, which has its obvious benefits “The best part is, when we support instant, they are all up and running as A hot refuel is when an aircraft in combat. the aviation units, they don’t have to an Apache helicopter lands just outside lands and pulls up to a fueling area “It’s more efficient; quicker … if bring all their support people, so they with almost no warning. Each Soldier called a panograph, while leaving its (pilots) are in a war zone, they don’t have more time at home before they has a job to do, all part of something engines running, gets fuel, then want to shut the helicopter down to deploy,” said Volpe. called a hot refuel. immediately takes off. refuel. They can just touch down, get However, that also means the fuel and take off again, Soldiers from the 59th QM are getting and get right back into better training themselves, and can be the fight,” said Sgt. ready if they go into battle. Each man Stephen Fairman, rapid and woman who works to keep each refuel facility noncommis- aircraft flying plays a pivotal role in the sioned officer in charge larger scheme. By working quickly and for 59th QM, 43rd SB. as a team, these Soldiers cut valuable Their company com- time from a refueling, which Fairman mander also sees this as an said could end up saving lives. excellent training mission “This mission is very important to for his Soldiers. the Army, and 59th Quartermaster “Colorado is the per- plays a vital role for aviation combat fect place to train for brigades to deploy and be combat ready flying conditions in for Afghanistan,” said Warrant Officer Afghanistan,” said Capt. Travis Thibodeaux, rapid refuel facility Michael Volpe, commander, officer in charge for 59th QM, 43rd SB. 59th QM, 43rd SB, in Currently the 59th QM is supporting reference to the altitude the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th and climate. “And it gives Infantry Division from Fort Hood, the 59th Soldiers a chance Texas, through April 17, then they will Sgt. Stephen Fairman, 59th Quartermaster Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, starts a hot to work with different be supporting the 10th Combat refuel of an Apache helicopter as Spc. Robert Marburger, 59th QM, 43rd SB, stands by holding the types of aircraft not nor- Aviation Brigade, 10th Mountain fire extinguisher at Butts Army Airfield April 8. mally here, such as the Division, from Fort Drum, N.Y. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 9

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Month is to raise public awareness “At the end of the course, students will about sexual violence, said Sarah Falk, have enough knowledge to be able the Fort Carson Sexual Assault Response to fend off an attack and give them enough coordinator. time to escape.” Sexual assault is the most underreported “I am someone who cares about people crime in society, she said. It can affect and I want to see them develop the skills any individual, regardless of race, sex, to prevent an attack,” said Colon. “With origin or economic status. the knowledge we are providing, victims Sexual assault is a crime that inflicts of attack can increase their chance of immeasurable harm on victims and their avoiding assault to 90-95 percent, and families, Falk said. that has possibly just saved their lives.” “The Sexual Assault Prevention and The second major event at Fort Carson Response Program reinforces the Army’s to promote awareness of sexual assault commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual prevention was a five-kilometer run, open assault through a comprehensive policy to all identification cardholders in the that centers on awareness and prevention, Front Range community Pfc. Mitch Bickford, left, infantryman, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, training and education, victim advocacy, Approximately 500 Soldiers, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, simulates an attack on Staff response, reporting and accountability,” civilians and Family members from Sgt. Chris Arinas, Provost Marshall Office, 4th Infantry Division and Fort said Falk. “Army policy promotes sensitive across Fort Carson gathered at Ironhorse Carson, who demonstrates the proper way to fend off an attacker during a care and confidential reporting for victims Park April 8 to participate in a the self-defense class sponsored by the Army Community Services Sexual of sexual assault and accountability run for Sexual Assault Awareness Assault Prevention and Response Program April 7. for those who commit these crimes.” sponsored by the Fort Carson Army During the month Community Service Sexual Assault of awareness, Fort Prevention and Response Program. Carson is sponsoring Falk said the run was an opportunity several events to bring the Mountain Post community including self-defense together to provide increased awareness instruction from Master of sexual violence and to demonstrate Sgt. Jose Colon, Fort Carson is serious about ending Fort Carson and 4th sexual assault. Infantry Division “We want everyone to know that Equal Opportunity we have people and services in place to noncommissioned prevent sexual violence and to take care officer in charge, at of our community in case sexual assault the Waller Physical occurs,” said Falk. Fitness Center, The run was a great event to raise designed to provide awareness and the Sexual Assault people the skills needed Prevention and Response Program is to defend themselves grateful for the full support of the from attacks and command team and the Soldiers who give them the time participated she said. to escape harm. “We had great weather and a The first class huge turnout for the run, and it was started April 7 and great to have all the servicemembers continues through the out to support our program and each month of April, but other,” said Falk. Colon said he hopes In addition to the self defense to continue the course course, Fort Carson will participate in on a permanent basis. the nationwide Denim Day, Thursday, Statistics show as participants across the country one out of four women wear denim to display solidarity with will become a victim proponents of sexual assault awareness. of a sexual assault, The Fort Carson Post Exchange will said Colon. host an Engaging Families program “Sexual predators in the prevention of sexual assault are just that, predators, April 29 from 3-7 p.m. For more Fort Carson Soldiers cross the finish line of the five-kilometer Sexual Assault Awareness Run, at and these predators are information contact Army Community Ironhorse Park April 8. cowards,” said Colon, Service at 524-0912. 12 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010

Claims against the estate — With deepest regret Legal services — Services provided at the to the Family of Sgt. Sean M. Durkin, deceased. Soldier Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers Anyone having claims against or indebtedness undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Ilango will only provide powers of attorney or notary Sengottaiyan at 912-536-5703. services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Advisory council members sought — The Fort Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the Carson Commissary/Army and Air Force Exchange SRP process can receive legal assistance and powers Service Advisory Council is looking for six Fort Carson of attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 community-minded volunteers to serve as members Mekong Street, building 6222, next to the Family of the council. The council is advisory in nature and Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares powers provides input to topics such as customer service, of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in hours of operation and product availability. Volunteer basis from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesday members must be willing to commit to a one-year and Friday, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. term, and attend meetings once a quarter. Those Sidewalk construction project — Two federal interested should submit a one-page letter of interest, stimulus-funded contracts have been awarded to explaining what they would bring to the council, no expand and otherwise improve traffic flow through later than April 28 to [email protected] or fax the intersections at Specker Avenue at Ellis Street to 526-4691. For more information call 526-2393. and Specker Avenue at Nelson Boulevard. Right Craft fair — The Enlisted Spouses Charitable turn lane pockets will be constructed and traffic Organization sponsors a craft fair May 1 from 9 control signals will be erected at both intersections. a.m.-4 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The event The entrance to the indoor pool will be features designer crafts, decorations, original reconfigured and additional/connecting sidewalk artwork, jewelry and handmade treasures from sections with handicap ramps will be constructed local artisans. Admission is $1 per person. A portion along Nelson Boulevard and along Specker Avenue of the proceeds will support the Fort Carson between the two intersections. A temporary road to Parent to Parent program. For more information the indoor pool parking lot has been constructed off call Carol Ann Mountjoy at 931-801-4277 or e-mail of the south Wolf Dining Facility driveway. Concrete esco(underscore)[email protected]. work has already started; asphalt work will be delayed Youth summer volunteer program — The until warmer weather. Both intersections are expected American Red Cross station at Evans Army to be completed in April, weather permitting. Drivers Community Hospital offers a Youth Volunteer are asked to drive carefully through the construction Summer Program June 1-Aug. 6 designed to help area. For more information call 492-4308. youth explore a career in the health care field, learn Free Tax Center — The Fort Carson Tax Center is new skills, serve the community and earn volunteer accepting appointments from Soldiers, retirees and also distribute self-care medications during normal hours. The program is open to military identification their Families for free tax preparation. The center is operating hours. Parents can obtain medications for cardholders ages 14-17. Interested youth should open through May 14, Mondays-Thursdays from their eligible children; those picking up medications submit a completed ARC Summer Youth Volunteer 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., excluding for children less than 2 years old will need to Program application — available at the ARC federal and training holidays. No walk-ins are know their child’s weight. For more information office in room 1033 of the hospital — no later available; however, space-available slots may contact the Pharmacy Information Line at than May 10. For more information contact the be available. The office is located in building 524-4088. For information about flu vaccinations American Red Cross at 526-7144. 6285 on Woodfill Road, directly across from the call the Flu Shot Hotline at 526-6422. Yard sales — Saturday is the next authorized day Colorado Inn and Elkhorn Conference Center. Call Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — to conduct yard sales on Fort Carson. Yard sales can 524-1013/2013 to schedule an appointment. Due to ongoing construction at Evans Army be held on post the first and third Saturdays of Optometry services — The Evans Army Community Community Hospital, parking at the hospital the month, April through December. Fort Carson Hospital Optometry Clinic offers optometry services continues to challenge patients and staff alike. residents set up their items in front of their homes. to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — active-duty Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and Single Soldiers and military Families who reside Soldiers, Family members 4 and older and retirees 64 needing new prescriptions can save time and effort off post can participate by setting up in the Beacon and younger. The clinic is located on the second floor by getting them at the full-service commissary Elementary School parking lot. Yard sales are next to the EENT Clinic. It is open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. pharmacy, located between the commissary and organized and conducted by the installation weekdays. To schedule an appointment call the Class Six store. Any beneficiary requiring refills Mayoral Program, the Directorate of Public Works central appointment line at 719-457-2274. can use the automated refill ordering system and can Housing Liaison Office and the Balfour Beatty Hospital visitor policy — Evans Army Community select the commissary location. Order refills by Military Family Housing Office. For more Hospital has rescinded its visitation policy put in calling the automated system at 524-4081 or online information call the Mayoral Program at 526-8303 effect during the H1N1 influenza outbreak. There at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select “online or Army Community Service at 526-4590. are currently no restrictions on visitors’ ages. prescriptions” and “EACH Commissary” for Gate 3 access — The left lane of traffic entering Routine visiting hours are from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., pharmacy location. This service is available for all Gate 3 is restricted to Department of Defense however, Intensive Care and Mother-Baby units retirees, active-duty personnel and their Family decaled vehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. Contractor and open to visitors at 8 a.m. Visitors should not have members. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays commercial vehicles will be required to use the right colds or other illnesses; no more than three visitors 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. two lanes during this timeframe. For more information per patient are allowed in a patient’s room at one Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian call the Access and Control Division at 526-2760. time; children must have parental supervision; employees — is currently being accepted for the Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson and all visitors must abide by ward rules. following civilians under the Voluntary Leave Transfer monthly post retirement ceremony takes place Hospital after-hours entrance — The west Program. The employees who have exhausted all April 28 at 10 a.m. in the Special Events Center. entrance revolving door is the only after-hours available leave because of medical emergencies The ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiers nonemergency entrance to Evans Army Community and are currently accepting leave donations are: and the sacrifices of their spouses. Hospital. Visitors must check in with the security George Anderson, Mary Koziol and Danette Wyatt, guard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergency Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and patients are the only ones who may enter the hospital Recreation; Anthony Jackson and Eric Lewis, through the north-side Emergency Room entrance. Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Community holds For more information, call 526-7655. Security; Craig Wright, Jennifer Taylor and James and Hospital east parking lot — The 233-space parking Torrie Koller, Directorate of Emergency Services; Carson town hall lot on the northeast corner of Evans Army Community Bradley Bills, Denver Holden and Michael Patrocky, Hospital, near the bus stop, includes open, handicap U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command; and motorcycle parking for patients. Patients using Kelly Sangwin, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments hosts the parking lot can enter the east end of the hospital and Brent Jackson, Directorate of Human Resources. the Fort Carson Community Partnership Town Hall Friday using the sidewalk that starts from the northeast To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact the from 3-6 p.m. at the Doubletree World Arena, located at parking lot and ends at the east entrance. Hospital Garrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/ 1775 Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. in Colorado Springs. officials remind patients that parking is only allowed 1839 or [email protected] to The meeting, open to the public, will address Fort in designated parking stalls on paved surfaces. Police obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Carson’s growth and troop projections, impacts of troop are ticketing those vehicles illegally parked in the dirt Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. deployments on the region, an overview of phase two of or gravel alongside hospital roads or in grass-covered Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers the Fort Carson Regional Growth Plan, key findings from areas. For more information call 526-7655. activities for boys in the first-fifth grades that the growth plan, and recommendations from phase two. Influenza self-care medications — TRICARE- include sports and academics, helping to instill Registration and checkin is from 2-3 p.m. The main eligible beneficiaries 18 and older can pick up family and community values such as honesty, good presentation is from 3-3:45 p.m. A panel discussion influenza self-care medications acetaminophen and citizenship, respect and more. The Cub Scout program takes place from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and is followed by a ibuprofen without a prescription at the Evans Army includes the following dens: Tiger (first grade), social time to engage in conversation with community Community Hospital pharmacy window 2 Mondays- Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), Webelos I members and subject area experts from Fort Carson, Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (fourth grade) and Webelos II (fifth grade). For more the PPACG and the growth plan team. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The commissary information contact Cindy Mathis at 719-559-8886 pharmacy and the outlying clinic pharmacies will or e-mail [email protected]. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 13

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FAMCOM nights — held 5:45-8 p.m. April 24 and May 8, 22 and 29 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, Chapel Schedule hosted by Military Family Ministries. ROMAN CATHOLIC Enjoy evenings of encouragement with your Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person spouse, with food and a relaxed environment for Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 the whole Family. The evenings are designed to Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 spiritually encourage, equip and build strong military Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 marriages and Families. Tu/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 The event includes a potluck dinner — bring a PROTESTANT main dish and one side to share; mixers and games; Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Family worship, prayer and Bible teachings; and a Bible Study Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 DVD series on marriage and parenting. Children Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 are welcome, but an RSVP is required for planning Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 purposes. For more information call 313-9408 or Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 e-mail Cedric or Sandi Boehr at [email protected]. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845 Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Trail West Family Camp — will be hosting 28-30 Wednesday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 active-duty Soldiers and their Families for a free week in JEWISH the mountains near Buena Vista this summer. Details and For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. online registration are available at http://www.military WICCA familycamp.younglife.org through April 30. Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny [email protected] COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges Postwide Youth Ministries — meets Sundays are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Out-serve, Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected] or Wendy Hockwith at 285-5240 or Out-pray, Out-last! For additional information, contact [email protected]. Heidi McAllister, director, Religious Education at 526-5744 or [email protected].

Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the Protestant Women of the Chapel — continues mothers and their young children. following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are to offer food, friendship and bible study every In the evening child care is available part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Tuesday through May 18 at Soldiers' Memorial for registered children through Child, Friday — Psalms 119:65-72, 2 Corinthians 11-13 Chapel. Morning session runs 9:20-11:30 a.m. Youth and School Services. For details Saturday — Psalms 119:73-80, Galatians 1-3 and evening session runs 5:50-8 p.m. and to make child care reservations Sunday — Psalms 119: 81-88, Galatians 4-6 We offer children's ministry for 4-5 year olds contact Courtney Linn, president, Monday — Psalms 119:89-96, Ephesians 1-3 in the morning, as well as a playgroup for at [email protected]. Tuesday — Psalms 119:97-104, Ephesians 4-6 Wednesday — Psalms 119:105-112, Philippians 1-2 Thursday — Psalms 119:113-120, Philippians 3-4 16 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 4th Inf. Div. FRSA receives honor Story and photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Connie Roy, Family Readiness Support assistant for the 4th Infantry Division, received the 2010 National Image Inc. Meritorious Service Award on behalf of the Army, during the Department of Defense Awards Banquet at the National Image Conference and Exposition in San Diego April 8. The award is presented every year to one civilian employee of each DOD branch who exemplifies the qualities and core values of their service. Roy received the award for 10 years of outstanding service to Soldiers and their Families at Fort Carson. “She volunteered with the Family Readiness Groups and made them better,” said Master Sgt. Jose Colon, noncommissioned officer in charge of 4th Inf. Div. Equal Opportunity. Colon said one of Roy’s greatest achievements was developing the Family Readiness Support Connie Roy, 4th Infantry Division Family Readiness Support assistant, plans cultural sensitivity training for assistant’s curriculum which is now used Army-wide. the Families of Soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Roy received the National Image Inc. Meritorious Roy’s responsibilities as the 4th Inf. Div. Service Award for the Army during the Department of Defense Awards Banquet at the National Image FRSA include running the Fort Carson Family Conference and Exposition in San Diego April 8. Readiness Center, planning FRG events and training FRG leaders and FRSAs. but standing up in front of strangers at a banquet The banquet was part of the 38th Annual “Her selfless service, her courage in the face makes me nervous,” Roy said. National Image Inc. Conference and Exposition, of her husband’s prolonged deployments, her loyalty Connie said her career with the FRG started a gathering of Hispanic Americans whose goal to the organization and the devotion to duty she when her husband, Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Roy, is the education and success of the U.S. shows in everything she does makes her the perfect was stationed in Korea from 1991-1992. Stephen Hispanic community. candidate to receive the National Image Award,” is currently serving the Mountain Post as the A total of 12 National Image, Inc. Meritorious said Colon. “She has always been humble and NCOIC of the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard. Service Awards are presented each year, one for behind the scenes, now she is being rewarded.” “When my husband went to Korea, I did not know a civilian employee from each of the services and Roy said she was surprised and excited to the military very well. I had to learn things the hard their reserve components. receive the award. way,” she said. “That is what drove me to help other The military Equal Opportunity, Diversity “I never expected to win an award for what new spouses learn about the Army and all the great and Civilian Equal Employment Opportunity I do,” said Roy. benefits and programs that no one shared with me.” offices of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Roy said she was honored but self conscious Colon described Roy as humble and willing Force, National Guard Bureau, Coast Guard and of being recognized for her accomplishments to stand on the sidelines but she is now being Defense Agencies screen the nominations and in front of people. recognized for leading the charge in the fight to select the military and civilian winners based upon “I love what I do, and I think I am good at it, protect the Army Family. the nominees’ distinguished actions. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 17 18 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 Local youth to attend global conference Story and photo by “GYLC is about making better He hopes after high school to get be ambassadors and (Patrick) has to Julie M. Lucas leaders. They take you out of your a degree in psychology, business naturally be an ambassador. (Patrick) Mountaineer editor environment and comfort zone and management or law. Some might uses sports and academics to do allow you to meet other (kinds) of say Patrick is a natural-born leader, that,” said his father. “We’re so happy Some people say that today’s people,” the younger Patrick said. being the oldest of four sons. that Patrick can represent (FFCHS) youths are a bunch of wild, Patrick made an impression on Being military, and the Fort Carson disrespectful children, but some of people at last year’s conference with the Stevenson Family community.” those children will one day be his debate on gun violence and took knows all too well FFCHS principal future leaders of our country. At the stance of being anti-guns, saying about moving to dif- James M. Calhoun Fountain-Fort Carson High School, he thinks guns should be outlawed. ferent duty stations, Jr. added what a one such youth walks the hallways. “If we got rid of firearms, but that hasn’t benefit having good Patrick Stevenson II, son of Lt. things would be so much more stopped Patrick student leaders is Col. Patrick Stevenson, commander peaceful. It would end wars, from fitting in. to the school. of 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd domestic violence. As long as any- “Since I was “Students like Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry one can own a weapon, it would young, my dad Patrick are crucial Division, and Pamela Stevenson, be harder to achieve that,” he said. always told me you to have in the is a soft-spoken teen, but you can During the two-week have to establish building because see the determination in his eyes. conference this summer, one of yourself and respect they help students “Whatever I can learn to do, the opportunities Patrick will have others,” Patrick said. Stevenson make good I want to do it,” he said. is to visit the United Nations with “Moving every year, decisions. Patrick’s Stevenson, currently a junior at thousands of youths from countries talking to different people, playing leadership helps make this a great FFCHS, was recently honored by all over the world. They will have sports … I’ve learned there are school,” said Calhoun. being nominated to attend the an opportunity to have leadership different things out there and if you Patrick’s advice to other youths Global Youth Leaders Conference roles and meet delegates as well stay in one spot, you limit yourself.” who are interested in making a in Washington, D.C., and New York. as members of congress. His parents agree that Patrick difference and being someone for The previous year, he was nominated While at FFCHS, Patrick partic- is building on what life has taught people to look up to is simple: by a former coach at Pine Forest ipates in football, wrestling, Young him to get to where he is today. “Work hard and stay true to High School in North Carolina to Life (a Christian organization) and “This fits into our lifestyle of who you are,” he said. “Don’t try attend the national conference. is a member of the leadership club. being military, we move and have to to fit anyone else’s standard.”

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Master Sgt. Gordon Larsen, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, displays his rider skills on the motorcycle safety course at the April 9 Kick Start safety day at Ironhorse Park.

Carson requires training, safety equipment All Department of Defense training for redeploying Soldiers. personnel are required to Army regulations require all complete an approved rider or riders wear a motorcycle helmet operator safety course and wear that meets U.S. Department of appropriate personal safety Transportation standards; impact equipment in order to ride on or shatter resistant goggles Army installations. or a full-faced shield; leather The Fort Carson Garrison boots or over-the-ankle shoes; Safety Office provides free long-sleeved shirts or jackets; motorcycle safety courses for long trousers; full-fingered Soldiers and Department of the gloves or mittens designed for Army civilians; Family members motorcycle use; and a brightly of active-duty Soldiers, DOD colored outer upper garment contractors and military retirees during the day and a reflective may attend on a space-available upper garment at night. basis. Classes include the basic To sign up for a motorcycle rider course, experienced rider course visit https://airs.lmi.org. course, military sport bike riders’ For more information contact the course and motorcycle refresher Garrison Safety Office at 526-8045.

Layout by Jeanne Mazerall A group of riders prepare to depart Ironhorse Park for the mentorship ride to Garden of the Gods during the April 9 Spring Kick Start motorcycle safety day. 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 23

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The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation April 1-7.

Motor vehicle crimes 1 – servicemember was cited for failure to other order (animal housing policy). 1 – servicemember was cited for driving obey general order — paraphernalia. 1 – civilian was cited for false swearing. under the influence of alcohol. 1 – servicemember was cited for dangerous 1 – servicemember was cited for 2 – servicemembers were cited for driving drugs. housebreaking. a vehicle while license under restraint. 2 – civilians were cited for controlled 3 – servicemembers were cited for 1 – servicemember was cited for driving substance violations — simple assault. a vehicle with blood alcohol content possession of marijuana. 1 – civilian was cited for simple assault. of 0.08 or more. 1 – servicemember was cited for spouse 1 – civilian was cited for parking a vehicle Miscellaneous crimes abuse — civilian female victim. without setting brake. 1 – civilian was cited for assault in the 2 – civilians were cited for theft — more 1 – servicemember was cited for excessive third degree. than $100 (juvenile). speeding. 2 – civilians were cited for assault within 1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful 1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic maritime/territorial jurisdiction. damage to government property. accident resulting in damage to 1 – servicemember was government property. cited for communi- 2 – civilians were cited for a traffic accident cating a threat. resulting in damage to property. 1 – civilian was cited for 1 – civilian was cited for an injury traffic criminal trespassing. accident — vehicle-to-vehicle. 1 – civilian was cited for 1 – servicemember was cited for improper domestic violence. start from stopped position. 1 – civilian was cited for 1 – servicemember was cited for careless criminal mischief. or reckless driving. 4 – servicemembers were cited for Drug and alcohol crimes, not including failure to obey a motor vehicles general order. 2 – civilians were cited for possession of 1 – civilian was cited drug paraphernalia. for failure to obey April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Carson gears up for Earth Day by Janine Hegeman • A poetry contest, open to all grades, “Mini Fairs” are being planned. Patriot Directorate of Public Works Education and discussing various themes concerning Elementary hosts a fair April 28 for third Outreach coordinator stormwater and water resources. graders, and Mountainside Elementary • An Earth/Arbor Day reading program hosts a fair April 30 for second graders. Continuing its long history of teaching at Fort Carson schools featuring The fairs will feature four stations environmental stewardship to future leaders, volunteers reading for classes to visit. Fort Carson is hosting its 22nd year of “The Lorax,” an • Students will plant trees activities around Earth Day, which is environmentally- April 28, supporting Fort celebrated annually April 22. themed children’s Carson’s “Tree City USA” Earth Day/Arbor Day events planned for book by Dr. Seuss, certification, now in its installation schools Monday- April 23 will Monday and 23rd year. focus on educating students on practices that Tuesday. Additionally, during will sustain resources for the future. Fort • Students from the week of May 3-7, Carson activities scheduled for Earth Day are Carson Middle the Directorate of Public accomplished through partnering with various School will plant Works Recycling Program local, state and federal organizations that help native grasses grown is presenting “The Magic of provide a broad, multifaceted curriculum. in the school’s Recycling” magic show to The theme for this year’s Army celebration greenhouse and clean up Fountain-Fort Carson School District of Earth Day is “Sustaining the Environment the open areas around the 8 elementary schools both on and off for a Secure Future.” School activities school May 14, removing debris and post. The show will travel to other elementary scheduled include: noxious weeds. schools near Fort Carson that serve military • A recycled grocery bag-drawing contest • An Earth/Arbor Day Educational Fair Families, for a total of 12 schools. for grades kindergarten-sixth. The at the Special Events Center on Fort More than 3,000 students from Fort artwork is to depict the Earth Day Carson Thursday-April 23, featuring a Carson schools and other nearby schools theme. Completed grocery bag entries total of six educational stations set up will participate in events this year, representing will be returned to the Fort Carson for classes to visit. one of the Mountain Post’s most visible Commissary for use at the conclusion • Due to the growth in student population and longstanding community outreach and of Earth Day activities. at on-post schools, two Earth/Arbor Day partnership efforts. 26 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Youth soccer kicks off Saturday Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

More than 400 youth members of the Mountain Post community will take the field Saturday as the 2010 youth spring soccer season kicks off on post. Chad Jones, Fort Carson Youth Services Center sports director, said he is looking forward to watching the young players work with the many coaches who have volunteered their time to help them learn the game of soccer. One of those coaches, Todd Wilcox, will be working his third season as a youth soccer coach. Wilcox said working with kids and seeing them excel is the best part of coaching. Wilcox also said one of his players from last year gave him a very special moment. “The highlight of my season last year was a young girl on my team. She was eight years old, and she was just lost out on the field in the first half of the season. I moved her to the forward position, and she began to learn the role and really began to progress in the game. In the last game of the season she scored her very first goal in soccer. It was the highlight of my year, and she was so happy. Her mom was just as happy and met her on the field to congratulate her. It was just terrific, and that is what makes it worthwhile for me,” Wilcox said. “I’m interested in seeing how we interact when there is another team and see how they display the skill sets they have been learning so far. It will be interesting to see how well they put it together and see if we can have a competitive game.” Teresa Hernandez is coaching her kids as well as many of the post youth. Hernandez said Teresa Hernandez, center, works with players Monday at the post youth soccer fields. she and her husband began coaching while they were stationed in Florida. While her husband the game at this time in their lives. help the kids learn the game and have fun doing it. coached the team, she was the team’s mother. “I want to have fun, and I want these kids “I love working with the kids and seeing Now she wants to take on the responsibility of to have fun. (Right now) competition is not the them learn the game. I want the kids to have fun coaching and teaching the kids the game she name of the game but it is to develop a love for and see how well they can do what they have loves and what they need to understand about playing the game. That is what I believe sports learned in practice. Right now we are teaching them should be (at this age), and that is how to dribble and how to trap, and we will teach my philosophy,” Hernandez said. them more as the season progresses,” Higgs said. Judy Higgs is probably taking The youth soccer program begins Saturday on more of a challenge than most with a kick-off ceremony at 8 a.m. at the post of the youth coaches as she is coaching youth center followed by the start of the season 3-4-year-olds. Higgs said she feels at 9 a.m. at the youth soccer fields next to the a lot like Hernandez in that she wants to outdoor pool.

Brittany Hoit, front, and her teammates go through a ball-control drill during practice Monday. Judy Higgs, third from right, prepares her team to go though a drill during practice Monday. 28 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010

On the Bench Garcia workout videos available by Walt Johnson Family Skate Night returns April 24 Mountaineer staff from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free. Children of any age can take part in the event If you are not into group workouts, however all children ages 16 and under Garcia Physical Fitness Center must be accompanied by an adult. Skates may have the answer to your workout will be issued as available, and helmets program needs. are highly recommended. For more Garcia PFC is now offering fitness information call 524-1163. DVDs to use in the facility’s multipurpose There will be an event to get people up room. If you have your own fitness video, and moving on a Saturday morning when you can bring that to the facility and use the post hosts an event at the Fort Carson it to work out with. The DVD collection Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare consists of the following programs: and Recreation five- and 10-kilometer P90X, Abs of Steel, The Biggest Loser Fun Run and Walk April 24 at 8 a.m. Weight Loss Yoga, The Biggest Loser The race begins and ends at the Boot Camp, The Biggest Loser Last Special Events Center and features Chance Workout, The Biggest Loser a course with rolling hills and dirt Cardio Max, 30-day Shred by Jillian running trails. If you want to bring Michaels and Pre and Postnatal Yoga. If babies, strollers are authorized but you you want to work out in a group, groups will need a jogging stroller for the dirt of 8-10 people are welcome. The terrain according to DFMWR officials. multipurpose room and TV/DVD player Also well behaved dogs will be allowed Photo by Walt Johnson are available to sign out on an hourly basis. to run with you while on a leash. To reserve the room call 526-3944, or stop All people taking part in the race Community action by the facility’s front desk. receive a T-shirt with the event logo Members of the Colorado Springs community enjoy the youth center An event that promotes family and will be served refreshments at the gym Saturday as the post hosts Southern Colorado Basketball League fun is coming back to the Special action. Post teams are also a part of the SOCO action. Events Center. See Bench on page 29 April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 29

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end of the race. The program is open to all ages. The registration fee is $6 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and younger. Early registration requests can be submitted at any of the Fort Carson fitness centers, Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. by paying with cash or checks only. Race date registration, cash or checks only, will be open from 6:30-7:30 a.m. For more information contact Kareem Braithwaite, intramural sport manager at 719-331-2323 or email [email protected]. Carson Middle School Eagles host their first track meet Monday at 3:30 p.m. Their new facilities will be showcased as the Eagles meet Fountain Middle School, Cañon Middle School and Skyview Middle School in track and field events. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have designated May 14 as Fort Carson Appreciation night this year. The Sky Sox open their regular season home schedule April 16 at 6:05 p.m. when they meet the Las Vegas 51s. The Sky Sox meet the Albuquerque Isotopes, the triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, that evening at 6:05 p.m. The Sky Sox will also honor local Hall of Famer Rich “Goose” Gossage in August.

Photo by Walt Johnson The American Cancer Society holds a Climb to Conquer Cancer event in May. Beat you there The three- or five-mile hikes take place Fort Carson West Side Connection’s Sierrah Kennedy, right, beats an opponent to the ball during youth soccer May 22 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park. action Saturday at Cottonwood Sports Complex in Colorado Springs. The climb begins at 9 a.m., followed by a free lunch. 30 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010 MountaineerMountaineer AAtthlehlettee ofof tthehe WWeekeek Mustafa Bilal Youth soccer coach Mustafa Bilal was the typical American kid, playing football and basketball until the age of 10 when he was introduced to a game that didn’t allow players to use their hands: soccer. Since he learned the game, he has played it and now is coaching it at the post youth center so he can pass on what he has learned to young players. What would you consider your best personal sports moments? That happened recently actually. I was playing in an indoor soccer league, and our team fell behind by three goals. At halftime I told my teammates to get me the ball, and let’s just start scoring goals. The first time I touched the ball, I scored a goal. The next time I touched the ball I assisted on a goal and then within the next minute I scored another goal to tie the game. We lost the game 6-5, but we had a chance to win. What is your favorite professional sports moment? Thiery Henri, who is a soccer player, is my favorite athlete to watch on the professional level. He is one of the best and consistent strikers in the European league If you could meet one person in sports who would it be? Muhammad Ali — I love his dedication to boxing, his confidence in his skills and the ability he had to come back and win the heavyweight title twice in spite of the politics that stripped him of the title. If you could change anything in sports what would it be? I would like to see more American kids exposed to the game of soccer. Soccer is a world sport. You can go anywhere in the world and find people that play soccer. People would be surprised to know that … I coach youth soccer, because they know how I am on the field. I teach the kids to be better than me on the field, because I can be a bit Photo by Walt Johnson hard to deal with.

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A special exhibit “A House DIvided: Money of the Civil War”showcases information about the Civil War, such as North and South uniforms and firearms, as well as examples of money.

Places to see in the An exhibit about England’s civil war, “Coins, Pikes Peak area. Crown and Conflict: An Exploration of Cromwell’s Visitors enter the Money Museum at 818 N. Cascade Ave. The building is also headquarters of the England” is in the Money Museum. American Numismatic Association. April 16, 2010 32 MOUNTAINEER — April 16, 2010

MMoonneeyy from page 31 such as the pay they received. Pay for Northern Soldiers was $13 a month, and was increased in 1864 to $16 per month. Southern soldiers were paid $11 per month, raised in 1864 to $18 per month. Also on the main floor is a vault housing the Bass Collection of American gold coins, experi- mental paper money patterns and paper money. The huge collection is housed in a gallery The Bass designed for the it, with an audio wand available collection of coins and for the tour. Of interest mostly to collectors paper money or people with an interest in money, timeline is shown in illustrations and multimedia presentations a special make the collection more interesting. permanent An exhibit on the bottom floor is entitled exhibit in “Coins, Crown and Conflict: An Exploration of the Money Cromwell’s England.” England was in a civil war Museum. from 1642-51, which resulted in the execution of the largest numismatic library in the world and is the admission is $5 for adults, $4 for active-duty king, Charles I, in 1649. national headquarters of the ANA. military and students older than 12. Children Oliver Cromwell, a revo- The museum is named for Edward ages 12 and under are admitted free, as are lutionary leader, became C. Rochette, a long-time leader school or Scouting groups. the Lord Protector of and officer in the ANA. During National Coin Week, the museum England in 1653. He later A small gift shop in the admission is reduced by $1. refused to take the crown. Money Museum sells hold- Additionally, the museum is admission-free Coins, medals and other ers for coin collections, the third Saturday of every month. artifacts are displayed in starter packages of coins for The museum is at 818 N. Cascade Ave., the exhibit, including a hat, new collectors, ties and other near the Fine Arts Center and Colorado College. gloves and other items souvenirs with money A small, free parking lot is just north of the belonging to Cromwell. motifs, books about money, museum. Metered parking is along Cascade Avenue. This exhibit is to be collecting and the Civil removed April 26. War, as well “The Faces of Money: as reproduction Civil The Good, The Bad, The War canteens. Ugly” looks at portraits This large Coins are also scale was that have been on sold, including Harry used to weigh money. Displays focus Potter coins. gold bars. on empire builders, The museum legendary rulers, is open Tuesdays- famous fliers, powerful Saturdays from 10:30 women, legendary a.m.-5 p.m. Regular explorers, queens of England, famous Americans, political icons and other groups whose faces have been on coins or medals. Enclosed in a glass case near the entrance to the Money Museum is the most powerful coining machine in the world. It was used in the San Francisco Mint and was manufactured in 1843. The Money Museum is the American Numismatic Association’s museum. It has been in Colorado Springs since 1967. In a building designed for it, the building has administrative offices, the Above: Joe Laurel Chris Kelley looks at the errors on paper money displayed in points out a presidential the Beebe collection in the Money Museum. gold dollar in an exhibit in the Money Museum. Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — 20 minutes • FOR AGES — anyone • TYPE — museum • FUN FACTOR — ★★★ 1/2 (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — $ Left: The exhibit about $ = Less than $20 money during the Civil $$ = $21 to $40 War has information $$$ = $41 to $60 about Soldiers, leaders $$$$ = $61 to $80 and Civil War artifacts on display in the (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Money Museum. April 16, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 33

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