Vol. 71, No. 23 June 14, 2013

Iron Horse Week

Photo by Spc. Nathan Thome Soldiers assigned to various units throughout the 4th Infantry Division, combine multiple events, between units across Joint Task Fort Carson, with the total point their might to pull the opposing team past the line during a game of tug of war, as a winners at battalion and company level recognized with the Commander’s Cup at part of Iron Horse Week, June 6. Iron Horse Week is an annual competition involving the end of the week. See story on pages 22-23. Fort Carson supports firefighting efforts By Mountaineer staff When the helicopter is in position, the crew opens the Fort Carson headed to Black Forest Wednesday release valve to battle the fire below. morning with four D7 bulldozers, maintenance Bambi Bucket training came at the right time for “Due to our training, we (are) able to react support and fuel personnel from the 52nd Engineer pilots of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry quicker than most agencies and our helicopters can Battalion to assist with firebreak efforts. Division. The training, completed in April, prepared get into areas that most aircraft cannot,” Chief The Fort Carson Fire Department also sent nine them for the firefighting they are now doing. Warrant Officer 4 James Dowdy, battalion personnel, two wildland fire engines, a water tender Two CH-47 Chinooks and two UH-60 Black standardization officer and senior CH-47 Chinook and an incident command vehicle. Hawks are providing fire drops on the Black Forest Fire pilot, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th The Joint Task Fort Carson support comes as a utilizing the Bambi Bucket, a specialized bucket that Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div., said result of the Department of Defense’s immediate carries up to 2,000 gallons of water, suspended on a after the training in April. cable carried by a helicopter for aerial firefighting. In addition to the helicopters, a convoy departed See Fire on Page 4

Message board INSIDEINSIDE Network outage The Fort Carson network will be unavailable from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday due to an authorized service interruption in support of the SPIDERS Microgrid implementation. The help desk and video teleconference suite will be unavailable during this time. Page 12 Page 19 Page 17 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013

MOUNTAINEER

Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso

Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt

Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert

Editor: Devin Fisher

Staff writer: Andrea Stone

Happenings: Nel Lampe

Sports writer: Walt Johnson Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Commemorates bravery, honor, sacrifice This commercial enterprise newspaper is By Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera we enjoy freedom and our an authorized publication for members of the Commanding general, American way of life. Our Department of Defense. Contents of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson fallen and their loved Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or ones will never be forgotten. the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Today we celebrate our Army’s birthday, 238 years We also owe a debt of is 12,000 copies. after the U.S. Congress created the Continental American gratitude to our veterans The editorial content of the Army June 14, 1775. Our Army was founded a year before who served under the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public the Declaration of Independence and two years before the colors of this great Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, “Stars and Stripes” became our national emblem. Over Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is country. They forged [email protected]. the ensuing two centuries, our Army has established itself the way before us and The Mountaineer is posted on the as the best trained, best equipped and best led fighting set a shining example of Internet at http://csmng.com. force the world has ever known, defending our Constitution courage, commitment The Mountaineer is an unofficial and ensuring our freedom and liberty. and compassion. Once a publication authorized by AR 360-1. The The Army birthday is our opportunity to commemorate Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Soldier, always a Soldier. 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For the last 71 years, the communities of the Front Department of the Army or Colorado Springs 183 streamers — campaigns that American Soldiers Range have been an indispensable part of our Army Military Newspaper Group, of the products or sweated for, bled for and died for. Family. We sincerely appreciate your care, kindness and services advertised. The printer reserves the The units that comprise Joint Task Force Carson today partnership as we commemorate our Army birthday. right to reject advertisements. have played an integral role in our Army’s glorious history. Everything advertised in this publication Since 1775, the U.S. Army has fought and won shall be made available for purchase, use or Going forward, the men and women of the Mountain our nation’s wars, successfully defending freedom patronage without regard to race, color, religion, Post will continue to be called upon to keep the gates of around the globe. Our Soldiers today have willingly sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical freedom open. I salute all of you and our Families for raised their right hand to “support and defend the handicap, political affiliation or any other who you are, what you represent and your tremendous Constitution of the United States against all enemies, nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. service, dedication and many sacrifices. If a violation or rejection of this equal foreign and domestic.” We are dedicated to living the opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, As we celebrate our Army’s birthday, it is also appropriate Army Values and the Warrior Ethos. We are “Iron the printer shall refuse to print advertising that we take pause to pay tribute to those who gave their Horse Strong” and I am honored to serve in your from that source until the violation is corrected. last full measure of devotion to a grateful nation. It is ranks. Happy 238th birthday! 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Policies and statements reflected in the I joined the Army Oct. 17, 1996, whole. There are so many oppor- news and editorial columns represent views upon completing one semester at tunities to excel in the Army, and of the individual writers and under no Hunter College in New York City. so many opportunities to grow. circumstances are to be considered those of I aspired to do something greater I’ve been able to obtain my mas- the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is in life, and decided that the Army ter’s degree while on active duty authorized. Please credit accordingly. could provide that for me. and will obtain my information Serving my country in this technology certifications as well. capacity is unexplainable. Being As a member of the 3rd Bn., able to protect the American citizens’ 61st Cav. Reg., I remain Iron freedom is so rewarding. 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Odierno: Sexual assault, harassment cannot be tolerated Story and photo by Lisa Ferdinando Odierno said the Army needs Army News Service to do more, and laid out five areas of specific concern: WASHINGTON — Sexual assault and harassment ✦ preventing potential offenders are serious problems the Army is vigorously addressing, from committing sexual crimes the chief of staff of the Army said June 4. ✦ investigating and taking Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testified before the appropriate action with every Senate Armed Services Committee, along with allegation of sexual assault the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, service and harassment chiefs from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and ✦ creating a climate where an Coast Guard, and six judge advocate generals. individual is not afraid of “These crimes violate everything our Army retaliation or stigma for stands for and they simply cannot be tolerated,” reporting a crime Odierno told senators, as part of an oversight hearing ✦ ensuring individuals, units, on sexual assault and harassment in the services. organizations, and specifically “As chief of staff of the Army, and as a parent of commanders and leaders under - two sons and a daughter, the crimes of sexual assault stand their responsibilities and harassment cut to the core of what I care most ✦ ensuring the chain of command about, the health and welfare of America’s sons and is at the center of any solution daughters,” he said. to combat sexual assault and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno testifies to Congress, June 4, that Odierno said the Army is focused on eliminating harassment, and that it is also the Army must do more to combat sexual assault and sexual harassment. the problem. fully engaged “Two weeks ago I told my commanders that “We can and will do better,” he told the senators. minor infractions that contribute to discipline problems. combating sexual assault and sexual harassment “We must take deliberate steps to change the environ- Odierno also said his experience leads him to within the ranks is our No. 1 priority,” Odierno said. ment. We must restore our people’s confidence by believe that the majority of the problems are the “I said that because as chief, my mission is to train improving our system of accountability.” failure of some commanders and leaders to correctly and prepare our Soldiers for war. Odierno said the military justice system was administer military justice in compliance with the “These crimes cut to the heart of the Army’s designed to give commanders the tools to reinforce Uniform Code of Military Justice and current readiness for war,” he said. “They destroy the fabric good order by prosecuting misconduct with a variety Department of Defense policies. of our force, Soldier and unit morale. of judicial and nonjudicial punishments. He said See Odierno on Page 4 “We will fix this problem,” he pledged. commanders are able to prosecute crimes and punish 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013

Odierno would not be tolerated. from Page 3 “It is up to every one of us, civilian, Soldier, general officer to private, to solve “We must take a hard look at our this problem within our ranks,” Odierno said. system, from start to finish, to ensure that Over the last 12 years, the Army has commanders and judge advocates are demonstrated “exceptional confidence, courage and resiliency in adapting the A 4th Combat subject to appropriate checks and balances, force to the demands of war,” Odierno said. Aviation Brigade, all while protecting the interests of the The Army will tackle and fix the 4th Infantry victim and the due process rights of problem of sexual assault and harassment Division, CH-47 accused Soldiers,” he said. with the “same resolve.” Chinook departs Odierno said that in the last four years, As part of ongoing efforts, including in the forward air 57 officers have been relieved of command. its Sexual Harassment/Assault Response refueling point at About half of those dismissals were related and Prevention program, the Army has the U.S. Air Force to issues with the command climate those focused efforts intensely on preventing Academy en route officers created. Some had been deemed sexual assault and harassment, educating to making more “toxic leaders.” Others were relieved Soldiers, responding to reports of assault Bambi Bucket because they had failed to create a and harassment and providing victims with drops on the command climate where it was clear that support and resources. Black Forest sexual assault and sexual harassment Fire Wednesday. The specialized bucket can carry up to 2,000 gallons of water. Standards &DISCIPLINE Domestic violence Domestic violence is a crime and is not a normal or accepted part of military life. It is contrary to the Army values and good order and discipline. It is the responsibility of every Soldier to Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Academy help prevent violence in the homes of our fellow Iron Horse warriors. ¶ Domestic violence can include physical or sexual violence, threats of physical or sexual abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, and stalking. Fire ¶ Look for indicators of domestic violence aggressors such as: history of from Page 1 past battering, threats of violence, breaking objects or punching walls, unreasonable jealousy, controlling behavior, quick involvement in the response authority and a memorandum of agreement between El Paso relationship, blaming others for problems, cruelty to children and animals, County and the post. abrupt mood changes, and alcohol or drug abuse. In La Veta, south of Colorado Springs, Fort Carson firefighters ¶ The stress of deployments and reintegration does not excuse, explain or from the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site Fire Station joined justify violence towards loved ones. The chain of command is committed to firefighting efforts at the request of civilian agencies. That helping Families address domestic violence, whether servicemembers are assistance came through a mutual aid agreement between the the victims or the aggressors. post and surrounding communities along the Front Range. ¶ Regulations require all Department of Defense personnel to report any suspicion The fire truck with water tender and four personnel were pulled of Family violence to Family Advocacy, 526-4590, no matter how small. back to PCMS after the fire west of Walsenburg was contained ¶ The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 makes Wednesday morning. it unlawful for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor of Joint Task Force Carson remains prepared to assist firefighting domestic violence to possess firearms. The law applies to military efforts and provide support to the Colorado Springs community to personnel whether convicted on or off post. the fullest extent possible, according to post officials. Editor’s note: Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault, 4th Combat Aviation Call 526-4590 for related classes through Army Community Service. Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division, contributed to this article.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation The Pikes Peak Chapter of the Military Officers DFAC Friday-Sunday (DONSA) Monday-Thursday Association of America — invites active duty, Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. retired and former officers to “Dinner and a Rodeo,” Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29. Eligibility information and event details are Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. available at http://www.ppmoaa.org under “Info.” MOAA plays an active role in military personnel Wolf Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. matters and proposed legislation, compensation and Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. benefit matters affecting the career force, the retired Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. community and veterans of the uniformed services. The Pikes Peak Chapter supports local military, Warfighter Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. veterans, ROTC and JROTC programs. MOAA (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. holds monthly membership luncheons at local Dinner: Closed military installations and occasional special LaRochelle Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. events. For more information call 471-8527. 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Air Force Prior Service Program — is open to Dinner: Closed certain former members of the military branches as well as those currently serving in the Reserve and Guard. The program has three categories of opportu- Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is of their expiration term of service, but must attend no nity: direct duty with no requirement for completed responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- years of service; direct duty with a requirement for Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. completed years of service (plus or minus nine of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency months); and various retraining opportunities. The cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in key element for those wanting to join through numbers and points of contact for services: building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from the program is their most recent military job. Those • Facility repair/service orders — Fort 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA interested can contact a local recruiter to determine Carson Support Services service order desk can be processes to include turning in excess property, eligibility. For more information or to locate a reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- reutilizing government property, web-based recruiter, visit http://www.airforce.com/contact-us/ cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, tools available, special handling of property and faq/prior-service/ or call 719-548-9899/8993. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, Self-help weed control program — Department of • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. Defense regulations require training for people Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. borrerorivera@ dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike applying pesticides on military installations. Units [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web interested in participating in the program must send is overflowing or emergency service is required. tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. Soldiers for training on the proper handling, • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in transportation and application of herbicides. Once Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. individuals are properly trained by the Directorate of mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and Public Works base operations contractor, Fort Carson • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnel Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the appropriate products and equipment so units can treat [email protected]. briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Weed control • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by training sessions for Soldiers are available the first Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email their physician and battalion commander, and a pen and third Monday of the month through September [email protected]. to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help at the education center, building 1117, room 120. for training. For more information about the DPW tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Self-Help Weed Control Program, call 869-0852. • Base operations contracting officer Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Finance travel processing — All inbound and representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Hours of Operation outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it or email [email protected] for questions Central Issue Facility Yourself” Moves, servicemember and Family on snow removal, grounds maintenance and • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay contractor response to service orders. 7:30-10:30 a.m. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at • Initial and partial issues — Monday- Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. 524-0786 or email [email protected] to Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located request latrines, for service or to report damaged • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours or overturned latrines. Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — office assists Soldiers with room assignments and Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. terminations. For more information call 526-9707. email [email protected] to request a facility, • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of parking or regulatory traffic sign. 526-3321. Public Works has an incentive program to The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is • Unit issues and turn ins — require prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building approval, call 526-5512/6477. Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers Education Center hours of operation — The for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number Mountain Post Training and Education Center, Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every • Counselor Support Center — Monday- participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Briefings Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 526-5898 for more information about the program. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. • Army Learning Center — Monday- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. of each month at the Family Connection Center from minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — active members and those interested in becoming Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. future SAMC members. The club was originally a 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom- Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. missioned officers but is now an Armywide program is held Wednesday to June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Medical Activity Correspondence Department for those who meet the criteria and have proven at Veterans Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 office hours — The Correspondence (Release themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/ people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. of Infor mation) Office in the Patient leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to Administration Division hours are Monday- Class Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information. noon the second and third Wednesday of each Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526- building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue 7322 or 526-7284 for details. Special Forces briefings are and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office Work Management Branch — The DPW Work held Wednesdays from noon recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Management Branch, responsible for processing to 1 p.m. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Special Operations Forces ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing briefings are held first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing work orders and other in-person support from 7- Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer sup- Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, port is by appointment only, call 526-2900. 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Right: Staff Sgt. Jason Cosby, 4th Infantry Division Band, plays taps as Sgt. Steffanie Bell, a member of the firing squad, salutes with her rifle during the memorial service for Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, June 6 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

Left: A picture of Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez, his posthumous awards and tokens of respect from attendees along with the rifle, helmet, dog tags and boots make up the time-honored memorial display. Photos by Staff Sgt. Joe Stone

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Thibault innovative ways to over- 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs come the short amount Office, 4th Infantry Division of time and limited resources, to complete Motivation, dedication and desire were the fuels that their mission and be fed the fire the cooks used to prepare an exceptional able to compete. meal, during an evaluation for the U.S. Army Forces “Our leadership Command Philip A. Connelly Active Army Field figured out the budgeting Kitchen Competition on Fort Carson, June 4. and acquired the equip- Fourteen cooks from Company E, 2nd General ment that we needed Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, to compete,” said 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, McMullen. “They were competed for the Connelly. determined to be con- Despite having only three weeks to prepare tenders in this year’s for the competition, instead of the usual few competition.” months, the cooks volunteered to compete for the The first-time com- Connelly award. petitors enhanced their “Mentally, we had to be prepared for this skills and knowledge competition, because we had a short amount of throughout the course time to get everything ready,” said Sgt. Jarrell of the competition. Fielder, food service noncommissioned officer, “The cooks get an Food service specialists Pfc. Maurice McMullen, center, Company E, 2nd GSAB. extreme amount of training and knowledge,” said and Pfc. Rosa Schick serve food to Spc. Holly Verostick, The cooks worked many hard, long hours to set Fielder. “This is McMullen and Schick’s first time petroleum supply specialist, during a U.S. Army Forces up the site for the Connelly. being trained on this equipment and competing on Command Philip A. Connelly Active Army Field Kitchen “I get up at 2:30 a.m. to get ready for work,” said this level. I am very impressed with how well Competition evaluation on Fort Carson, June 4. All three Pfc. Maurice McMullen, food service specialist, they are doing and how quick they soaked up Soldiers are with Company E, 2nd General Support Company E, 2nd GSAB. “We start work at 4 a.m., the knowledge.” Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat and stop working as late as 9 p.m. On average, we Winning the Connelly would earn great acco- Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. worked 16 to 19 hours a day to prepare for this.” lades for the 4th CAB cooks and an enormous Although the days were long and fast paced, it sense of accomplishment. helped to build their confidence in the future. “Since we are a new unit, this would show This means I (would) have played a large role in “I am pretty impressed with what we have that we have come a long way in a short amount of winning this competition.” accomplished in that amount of time. We have done a time,” said Schick. “It means a lot to me, because The winners of the FORSCOM competition good job,” said Pfc. Rosa Schick, food service most of the points for the competition come from will be announced in August. The top three teams specialist, Company E, 2nd GSAB. the field kitchen that McMullen and I worked on. will move on to the Army-level Competition. 10 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013 June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Spur Ride week enables team building Story and photos by Spc. Robert Holland Infantry Division, participated in a three-day “The Spur Ride is a mentally and physically her husband had already earned his spurs and 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public rigorous leader certification program, also known demanding event that challenges Soldiers to push been inducted into the Order of the Spur, they Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division as a Spur Ride, May 21-23, while the Family event themselves in a tactical environment,” said Lt. jumped at the opportunity to be involved in the took place June 1. Col. Stephen C. Marr, commander, 4th Sdn., 10th spur ride week activities. Cavalry Soldiers and their Families participated Within the cavalry world, earning the privilege Cav. Reg. “Upon successfully completing the Spur “Both my husband and I think it is really nice in back-to-back training events to foster team to wear spurs is an important rite of passage, and Ride, our Soldier leaders have demonstrated to to bring the entire team — Soldier and Family — building, and to give the spouses and children a one of the highest honors a cavalry scout can earn, everyone that they have the skills, endurance and together,” Lexie Coppinger said. “We just moved better understanding of what cavalry scouts do on said Command Sgt. Maj. Edwin A. Rivera, senior fortitude to lead.” here, and the spur ride allowed my husband a daily basis. enlisted adviser, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. Many According to Rivera, developing leadership to interact and get to know the guys he works Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry consider it one of the crowning achievements of skills is just one of the reasons the unit conducts with better.” Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th their military career. a spur ride at least annually. He said the Soldier She said her husband was not the only one spur ride and Family spur ride help build to benefit. teamwork and camaraderie, both within the “For me, the Family spur ride event gave me the The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard escorts Soldiers organization and the greater cavalry and Fort incredible opportunity to meet other Families within from 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Carson communities. the unit and start building a bond with them,” Lexie 4th Infantry Division, to the finish line of the final event of a spur ride, May 23. “The whole concept is teamwork,” Rivera said. Coppinger said. “Just knowing others within “In the Army, you do not do anything by yourself; the unit, and being given the opportunity to build it is always a whole team effort.” new friendships, can help build morale, not just Both Marr and Rivera said the spur ride events for the Soldiers, but the Families, too.” offer a greater purpose than just testing Soldiers’ Family members of Soldiers in the 4th Squadron, leadership skills. 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade “Spurs symbolize all of the qualities of “In the Army, you Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participate professional excellence that all cavalry troopers in a Family spur ride event, June 1. The event hold in common— esprit de corps, tactical and do not do anything mimicked the same type of events the 4th Sqdn., technical expertise, common sense, judgment and the 10th Cav., Soldiers participated in May 21-23. ability to operate independently, with minimal by yourself; it is guidance,” Marr said. Lexie Coppinger, wife of Spc. Anthony always a whole Coppinger, cavalry scout, Troop C, 4th Sqdn., Soldiers from 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 10th Cav. Reg., and her daughter arrived to Fort team effort.” 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Carson and the 3rd ABCT right before the spur — Command Sgt. Maj. Division — participating in a three-day rigorous ride events kicked off. New to the unit, the couple Edwin A. Rivera leader certification program known as a spur ride — said they did not know anyone, and even though test their skills on the firing range, May 21.

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Fourteen Joint Task Force Carson leaders gained the knowledge to be able to better help their Soldiers through tough times, June 5-6. The Soldiers attended the two-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training; an intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help people recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide, according to the ASIST website. “The ASIST program helps give first-line super- visors the tools and in-depth training they need to help Soldiers who may be at risk for suicide,” said Chap. (Capt.) Ben Clark, instructor, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “By training first-line supervisors, it provides a more likely person for a Soldier dealing with thoughts of suicide to talk to, because they are more apt to talk to someone who has been through similar experiences, that they know and respect,” Clark said. Sgt. Shawn Belk, left, petroleum supply specialist, Company A, 404th General Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Sgt. Shawn Belk left the training confident of the Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, practices talking down Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training instruc- skills he learned. tor Staff Sgt. Christine Mangus, chaplain assistant, 4th CAB, who is role-playing a suicidal individual, from harming “This training is going to help me be able to give herself, June 6, at the Provider Chapel. assistance to those who need it; not just Soldiers, but to anyone,” said the petroleum supply specialist with “This training will help as far as identifying more complete leader. Company A, 404th General Support Aviation warning signs and tendencies in those high-risk “This training should not be thought of as a Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Soldiers,” said the platoon sergeant with check the box; it is real life training,” Belk said. Division. “As a Soldier, I signed up to help protect my Company B, 404th GSAB, 4th CAB. “I now know “Hopefully I will never need to utilize it, but I will country, so if I come across anyone in need of help, I how to get Soldiers the help that they need. I will be ready if the need or occasion arises.” will be able to fall back on this training and help them be able to provide them with the counseling Durr said people can always be more prepared. as much as I can.” and guidance (on) how to recover from what they “As much as we think we know how to handle Sgt. 1st Class Cedric Durr said the training prepared struggle with.” a situation involving suicide, there is still something him to guide his Soldiers through the steps of recovery. Belk said the training has made him a that you can learn,” he said.

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Capt. Adam Sperry, commander, Company A, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, dives to make a catch. Lt. Col. David Guthrie, center, commander, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Lt. Col. Keith Jarolimek, commander, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd ABCT, congratulate each other after completing a game of ultimate football during Warhorse Challenge II at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs, May 22.

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Drill the operation went smoothly.” Tourney from Page 12 Lego said incorporating the from Page 15 “Charlie Med” Soldiers into the exer- clear,” most Soldiers exited the cise lent the operation an air of Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd ABCT. “Meeting other senior leaders bunkers to resume their daily tasks, realism, and helped the medical helps build a rapport, which makes it easier to do my job.” but for the medical Soldiers of troops maintain their perishable skills. Participants met new people and spent time away from their regular workplace. Company C, 4th Brigade Support “Medical skills have a tendency “We are working on cohesion, building esprit de corps, and just having a good Battalion, 1st ABCT, the exercise to be lost if they are not used con- time,” said Sgt. 1st Class Terris Kolmorgan, assistant brigade operations noncommis- had only just begun. tinually,” he said. “Even stepping sioned officer, Head quarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd STB. “It detaches us Within minutes of the all clear, out of the right mindset for a few from the work environment and gets us out here to interact on a social basis.” simulated casualties began to minutes can cost a patient’s life.” Jones encouraged Soldiers not to worry about what missions had to be arrive at the brigade aid station, Soldiers of the Raider Brigade accomplished. suffering from fictitious trauma, will continue training and enhancing “The staff sergeants have got it,” said Jones. “They have got the prep for the ranging from chest wounds to post their warrior skills throughout their weekend; they have got the rail load; they have got the things that have got to traumatic stress disorder. deployment to Kuwait. happen today.” “Our expectations were to “I think the event was a success,” As the day came to an end, leaders said how much they enjoyed the effectively treat patients as they Lowe said. “Soldiers knew and team-building event. came in, and we accomplished that followed the proper procedures for an “It was a good time,” said Sgt. 1st Class Spencer Polwort, brigade fire very well,” said Spc. Nicklaus Lego, indirect fire attack in a possible NBC direction noncommissioned officer, HHT, 2nd STB. “Everyone had a great health care specialist, Company C, environment. The lessons we learned time, great camaraderie. It was a chance to get out, and I met a lot of new 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st during this exercise will help us make people I wouldn’t normally meet. Another good Warhorse Challenge, the ABCT. “The whole medical side of our next training event even better.” second one so far, and probably the best one so far.” June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER17

Children look on as Kris Spiller, LifeWorks coordinator for Balfour Beatty Communities, points out a straw berry growing from last year’s garden at the Grow with Me Garden event June 7.

Weeds whacked during garden event Story and photos by Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

More than 15 children battled weeds that were nearly as tall as they were to start work in the Grow with Me Garden outside Balfour Beatty Communities’ office June 7. Their job was to pull as many weeds out of the garden boxes as possible. “Right now, there are no plants in this garden that you can’t pull,” said Kris Spiller, LifeWorks coordinator for BBC. “Pull anything that’s green, or red, orange, yellow, anything.” The program, which is in its second year, has proven popular, with 98 children signing up this year. After they sign up and receive a log book, they can work in the garden whenever they’re able. When the produce is harvested, it will be split between participants based on how much time they worked. Some of the children weren’t too eager to weed the beds. “I’m waiting till we get to plant stuff, not pull stuff,” said Cash Mercer, 9. “I just want to plant the seeds,” Samantha Like, 5, agreed. “I like pulling out the weeds because me, my little brother and my mom all pulled out an entire box, and now we’re working on another one,” said Chloe Lock, 8. Weeding isn’t the only thing they’ll learn over the summer. There will also be hands-on lessons in Nathan Bourque, 5, shows a ladybug to James Garner, 4, and Kayleah Garner, 5, at Balfour Beatty Communities’ composting, planting, working the soil and harvesting. Grow with Me Garden event June 7. June 20 they will learn about how bugs can be beneficial for gardens, complete with a bug collection. Ladybugs in the garden created moments strawberry and a red strawberry. by Burpee. They plan to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, of excitement, as did the discovery of a small “I think a lot of people don’t understand their zucchini, sunflowers, watermelons, peas and beans. strawberry growing from a plant from last food doesn’t come out of a plastic box. We started The program, which will be ongoing through year’s garden. this so they could see where their food comes the summer, is open to children 3 to 17 who live As she pointed the strawberry out to the from,” Spiller said. in Fort Carson Family Housing. children, Spiller explained the process — first Soon the beds will be clear of weeds and ready The garden is irrigated, but is in compliance a seed, then a green plant, a flower, a green for planting some of the 300 packets of seeds donated with post watering restrictions, Spiller said. 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013

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No experience is needed. Training music beginning at 9 p.m. The event is open to will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. the public and everyone is encouraged to attend. There is always a need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help out at various activities. General announcements Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson Hepatitis A alert — An outbreak of hepatitis A is at [email protected] or the Cub Master, believed to be associated with Townsend Farms Robert Jepsen, [email protected] Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries purchased and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. from Costco and possibly other retail locations. The Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Fort Carson Commissary does not sell this product. Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple TRICARE beneficiaries who ate Townsend Farms Threat meetings for Family members of military Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries in the past personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress 14 days should contact their assigned health care disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday provider or the Department of Preventive Medicine, evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing 526-2939, to discuss the need for hepatitis A Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at will recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 vaccine or immune globulin injections. 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. for more information on the automated call system. District 8 proposed budget — Community members Medications self-care program suspended — Due to Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort may attend a meeting of the Board of Education fiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospital Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and for District 8 at the administration building located is suspending the over-the-counter medication credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is at 10665 Jimmy Camp Road in Fountain self-care program. All self-care classes have been open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m. The proposed budget will be cancelled pending further information, and training Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email considered for adoption. The budget is filed in the information will be removed from the Evans [email protected] for more information office of Shiona Nash where it is available for Preventive Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive or to learn about volunteer opportunities. public inspection. Any person paying school taxes Medicine at 526-8201 for more information. Donations may be dropped off at the store in the district may at any time prior to the final Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters during normal business hours or at the recycling adoption of the budget file or register his objection seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families center located near the main exchange. with the Board of Education. Business hours are to participate in the military mentoring program, IMCOM recruits — Installation Management Monday-Friday between 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. which matches children with adult volunteers who Command is recruiting junior and mid-level Exceptional Family Member Program hours serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. employees to participate in a Developmental change — Evans Army Community Hospital’s biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. Assignment Program. DAP is designed to support EFMP office increased its hours of operation to Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — functional and leadership training, which is one better accommodate the needs of servicemembers The Directorate of Emergency Services operates of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM and Families. The new hours are: Monday- Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. regardless of inclement weather or road IMCOM appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) to noon. The EFMP office is located in the conditions along Essayons Road, which is an and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 hospital’s Woods Soldier Family Care Center, unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to and below, in positions comparable to room 2124 on the second floor near the central access several ranges and training areas, so the GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic stairs. Contact the EFMP Nurse Administrator road remains open during all conditions. In plan specializing in developmental assignments at 503-7442 for more information. order to notify the motorists of the actual road through various functional areas for a period of TRICARE challenges — UnitedHealthcare Military conditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions” up to 60 days. The program provides multifunc- & Veterans assumed management of the TRICARE status signs are now located along Butts and tional training and assignments to strengthen the program for the western region April 1. There are Essayons roads showing whether road conditions experience of employees and prepare them for no changes to supported benefits for TRICARE are green, amber or red. One sign is at the broader responsibilities, improve organizational beneficiaries and all existing referrals for covered intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, communication, and develop well-rounded benefits will be honored by UMV. Questions about facing north, and the other is on Essayons personnel. Applications can be obtained by covered benefits or TRICARE coverage should be Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic. contacting your organization’s training coordinator directed to the TRICARE Service Center inside Clinic name changes — Two of the Family or the Workforce Development Program. Evans Army Community Hospital or UMV at medicine clinics are in the process of changing Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge 888-874-9378. For more information, visit names. Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic community members to contact emergency https://www.uhcmilitarywest.com. (located on the second floor of Evans Army personnel by calling 911 instead of driving Changes to dining facility — The Evans Army Community Hospital) is changing its name to personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the Community Hospital DFAC has reduced menu Warrior Family Medicine Clinic. Evans Family event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, options on weekends and holidays. Weekends and Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will federal holiday hours are: breakfast, 6:30-8:30 of the Woods Soldier Family Care Clinic) is be able to administer critical care and aid. a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dinner, changing its name to Iron Horse Family Medicine Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 4-5:30 p.m. The DFAC offers an assortment of Clinic. These are only name changes. Beneficiaries for more information. nutritious grab-n-go items during these meal will continue to see assigned primary care Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptions hours: breakfast — assorted beverages, cold cereal, manager/team in their regular clinic location. from a TRICARE network provider will be filled at assorted pastries, hard-boiled eggs, breakfast Automated medical referral — A new automated the Soldier and Family Care Center located adjacent burritos, scones, muffins, fresh fruit and yogurt; reminder system is now in place for medical to and east of Evans Army Community Hospital. lunch and dinner — assorted beverages, assorted referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, pre-made sandwiches, assorted pre-made salads, civilian specialist in the network will receive beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedi- fresh fruit, yogurt and assorted desserts. Call a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military cated refill window in this facility will reduce wait 526-7968 or 7973 for more information. Health System. The call will remind patients to time. The SFCC pharmacy is open Monday through Library program — Tutor.com for military Families make an appointment. If a patient has already made Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is offers homework and studying help from a an appointment, an option will allow him to report located on the first floor near the east entrance of professional tutor, any time of day or night, free that information. There is also an option to cancel the facility; park in the “G” lot, east of the building. for K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors the referral. Unless acted upon, these reminders Call 503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information. June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 19 4th ID in 1st wave of D-Day invasion Editor’s note: Information for this but after the invasion, more than story was obtained from the 4th Infantry 100,000 Soldiers began the march Division Museum and the U.S. Army across Europe to defeat Hitler. website, http://www.armymil/d-day/. Thirty-three days later, A special exhibit in the 4th Infantry Schultheiss was shot by a German Division Museum marks the 69th sniper while engaged in the Battle anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944. The of the Bulge in Belgium. The museum received artifacts and information helmet he was wearing is displayed about a Soldier, Pvt. John M. Schultheiss, a in the exhibit, which shows the member of the 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th bullet’s entrance and exit. Infantry Division, who was in the third wave Schultheiss recovered from of the invasions on the heavily fortified his injury and lived to fight beaches of Normandy, France, on that day. another day. According to “Fort Carson A Tradition Several historic documents of Victory,” the 4th Division was the initial are displayed in the exhibit, assault division in the VII Corps plan. including a letter from Gen. Each participant By dawn, 18,000 paratroopers were on Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme in the D-Day the ground when the land invasion started Allied Commander in Europe invasion received at 6:30 a.m. The 4th Inf. Div. was involved and commanding general a copy of this in the invasion of a 50-mile stretch of of all U.S. forces in the letter from beaches, heavily fortified by Nazi forces. European Theater of Gen. Dwight D. The 4th Inf. Div. landed at Utah Beach. Operations. The letter was Eisenhower, According to the U.S. Army’s website, distributed to the invasion Supreme Allied the D-Day invasion included 160,000 Allied forces. War Department commander in troops —13 U.S. Army infantry divisions, telegrams sent to Schultheiss’ Europe and four armored divisions and two airborne parents when he was commanding divisions — more than 4,000 ships and wounded are displayed, as general of all 13,000 aircraft. By day’s end June 6, the is a photo of 4th Inf. Div. U.S. Forces in the Allies gained a foothold in Normandy. Soldiers during the invasion. European Theater The D-Day cost was high — more than See D-Day on Page 20 of Operations. 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded,

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Photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault Spc. Armando Harrison, left, and Sgt. Michael Porter, both combat engineers from 569th Mobility Augmentation Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, scale the wall during an Iron Horse Week wall climbing event at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, June 6.

Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles Spc. Sean Stofli, 7th Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, steadies the compound bow before releasing his arrow during the Iron Horse Week archery competition, June 5.

Sgt. Louis Mejil, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, leaps high to return the ball against 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, during Iron Horse Week, June 5.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle Sgt. Larry Stubbs, infantryman, Company A, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires a volley of rounds from behind an inflatable bunker during a speedball Iron Horse Week crowns best tournament, June 3.

By Sgt. William Smith competitions to claim the Commander’s of Joint Task Force Carson pride “It was nice to be able to participate 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Cup and bragging rights on post. featured competitions and tournaments in Iron Horse Week,” said Pfc. Ben Team competition event winners Office The two units combined for a clean including dodge ball, racquetball, Thorsen, softball team member, 183rd 10 kilometer run — 52nd Eng. Bn. Photo by Spc. Robert Holland sweep for 3rd Armored Brigade Combat archery, basketball, bowling, boxing, Maintenance Company, 43rd Sustainment The quarterback of the 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 68th Team, 4th Inf. Div., as the 1st Bn., combatives, flag football, golf, Brigade. “It was an honor to be able to Archery — 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg. Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, team throws the Armor Regiment, and 64th Brigade 68th Armor Reg., captured the large marksmanship, paintball, sand represent my unit. It helped to build Basketball — 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg. football before getting downed during a flag football game against Support Battalion rose above their unit crown while the 68th BSB took volleyball, wall climb, softball, tug more camaraderie and esprit de corps Bowling — 1st Bn., 8th Infantry Reg. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT, June 4. peers during Iron Horse Week sports home the small unit title. of war and a 10-kilometer run. in my unit with people who I don’t Boxing —1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg. Brig. Gen. Michael Bills, “Overall, Iron Horse Week is a usually work with.” Combatives — 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. deputy commanding general, great event, and the marksmanship Soldiers and Family members not 4th Infantry Division and portion is great battle-focused training competing in the tournaments supported Dodge ball — 3rd STB Fort Carson, was scheduled for Soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Glenn them by cheering for their units or loved Flag Football — 4th Sqdn. 10th Cav. Reg. to present the winning units Peterson, M4 carbine marksmanship ones during the week of competitions, Golf — 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. with the Commander’s Cup competitor, Company B, 1st Battalion, and cooking to keep them strong Marksmanship — 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg. Thursday at Founders Field. 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored throughout the week. M9 pistol — 52nd Eng. Bn. Throughout Iron Horse Brigade Combat Team. “It is the most Thursday’s awards presentation was Week, June 3-7, the Joint realistic training that a Soldier can set to include a cake-cutting ceremony in M4 rifle — 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg. Task Force Carson community get. Iron Horse Week is great for the celebration of the Army’s 238th birthday. M249 squad automatic weapon — 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. gathered at Iron Horse Park Soldiers; it helps to build units’ esprit The Army has fought in every major M240B machine gun — 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg. and various other locations de corps and camaraderie across the conflict the U.S. has been involved in — Orienteering — 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. on post to cheer on partici- entire division.” the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Paintball — 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg. pants, as they competed in Iron Horse Week provided World War I, World War II, Korea, event after event to see participants the opportunity to Vietnam, Desert Storm, Operation Racquetball doubles — 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. who would be victorious. showcase their physical abilities while Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn, and Sand volleyball — 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. The five-day celebration representing their units. Operation Enduring Freedom. Softball — 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III Tug of war — 3rd STB Pfc. John Koepp, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Wall Climb — 1st Bn., 25th Avn. Reg. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, swings at a pitch June 4, during a game against the Warrior Transition Battalion. 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013 Patients roll into world-class rooms By Vincent Visuth control not only operates the Health Facilities TV, but also the electronic blinds Planning Agency and overhead lighting. Video game systems are available. World class would be the The ward is outfitted primary adjective that best with four bariatric rooms that describes Fort Carson’s new provide facilities capable of Nurses Inpatient Family Care Ward handling obese patients with 1st Lt. that opened May 21 on the bariatric requirements, to Juliane fourth floor of Evans Army include oversize doorways. Case, Community Hospital. To increase patient safety and left, and Originally located on the reduce staff injuries, patient 1st Lt. hospital’s fifth floor, the ward lifts are installed in all rooms, Liana maintained 28 beds in shared which have the capability to Gates rooms that did not provide traverse the entire room as wheel optimal patient care. well as enter the bathroom. patient The newly-renovated Patients’ Families are James ward design is patient-centric, welcome to remain with loved Heckard providing accommodations ones throughout their stay into his that rival top civilian hospitals at Evans, as defined visiting room on and hotels. The number of hours no longer exist. Couches the new beds remains at 28 with the and recliners in the rooms can fourth capabilities to expand to 32, be converted into sleeping floor as necessary. The major areas, which are far better than Inpatient difference for the patients is the standard Army cots. Family they now get their own room Additional features of the Care with a private bathroom. new floor provide a respite room Ward. Amenities in each room for Families, as well as a play include a flat-screen TV for room for younger inpatients. all patients with cable access See Rooms on Page 29 and DVD player. The remote Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth

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(FSNBOZ CALL NOW FOR BARGAIN RATES June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 25 26 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013 June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 27 A Father’s Day tribute Veteran husband Iron Horse Strong By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Morgan Waterman’s daily routine is defined by his son, the challenges almost commonplace. On a good night, his son sleeps straight through. On a bad night, he’ll be up a couple of times. His 16-month-old alarm clock wakes him up around 8 or 9 a.m. Photos by Theresa Scott Next is feeding his son breakfast, To Morgan Waterman, it’s just officer, 759th Military Police Battalion, Noah Waterman rides a “horse” while his followed by cleaning up the vomit, what he does. said that after about eight weeks of father Morgan Waterman, and his mother which happens after every meal. “All his little problems, the trying to feed her son Noah in the Capt. Rebecca Waterman, personnel Typically, he’ll have a couple of hours G-tube, stuff like that, she gets Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, they did officer, 759th Military Police Battalion, before the next feeding/vomit cycle. freaked out when we have to change a brain scan and diagnosed him with help to keep him in place, at Iron Horse After that, it’s the appointment of it,” Morgan said of his wife, Capt. cerebral atrophy. His blood was cut off Park, March 29. Morgan Waterman is a the day, at least three times a week. Rebecca Waterman. “She won’t do at some point; it could have been for stay-at-home father who helps his son They eat dinner, clean up the mess, it, but it’s not a big deal.” 10 seconds, and they believe he with a number of medical issues due to a followed by bath time and bed, to A G-tube is a special tube suffered a stroke and stopped practicing premature birth and other health conditions. start the pattern all over again. inserted into a child’s stomach to swallowing while in the womb, an For some men, the challenge give food and medicine, until the action hard to get back after birth. up to this point; the Army Family of dealing with the host of medical child can chew or swallow on his own. Rebecca Waterman later learned was amazing during our NICU stay, problems that come with taking The child’s health issues, which the problems were because her blood me going into labor and everything, care of a premature child and his resulted in life-changing decisions platelet count was low, a condition because we didn’t have any of our associated medical problems would for the parents, were unexpected. that affects about 3 percent of the own Family out here. be daunting, to say the least. Rebecca Waterman, personnel population. “It was rough going for a while, Morgan Waterman takes Noah to but the Army stuck by us, and the physical therapy once a week and friends we’ve made in the Army,” occupational therapy — the feeding she said. clinic — twice a week, peppered with “We decided to keep rolling gastrointestinal doctor’s visits and a for a little while and see where it dietician. Some weeks, there is an takes us,” he said. appointment every day. The toughest part for Morgan Prior to the emergency cesarean Waterman is finding personal time, section and complications of birth, as the only breaks he receives Morgan Waterman, who has a from his daily care of Noah is bachelor’s degree in business through respite care, due to the administration, planned on settling special needs of his son. into a job. But Noah’s arrival set “The hardest thing is not being him on a whole new course. able to get a regular babysitter, “We were planning on her having to coordinate with respite getting out (of the Army) or moving care, having limited hours of that,” somewhere else, so once I graduated, he said. “We can’t just pick up a I wasn’t going to find a job right phone and say ‘Hey, we want to go away,” said Morgan Waterman, who out for the day.’” served four years in the Marine Corps. While arranging respite care “We sat down and had a talk after can be difficult, it does allow the Noah came,” she said. “I didn’t want couple to have some free time. to force him to be a stay-at-home “We went to watch our first movie dad if he didn’t want to (be), and since he’s been born, for (Morgan’s) that was the route we were headed 30th birthday, just two weeks ago,” toward. My biggest fear was that he said Rebecca Waterman. “That was was going to resent me for being nice. We coordinated two weeks able to go to work every day, and he out so that we could have respite was going to be the one to stay home, care with him for four hours so we but it’s worked out well.” could go see a movie.” Rebecca Waterman said she Army Family steps up appreciates that she can trust her Their decision for her to stay in the husband to handle Noah without Army was in large part due to the sup- any concerns. port she received after Noah was born. Morgan Waterman and his son, Noah, pose for a picture at Iron Horse Park, March 29. “The Army has given us so much, See Tribute on Page 29 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013 ‘Where you go, I’ll go’ Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) James Lester For me, the next 4th Infantry Division Family Life chaplain. assignment is pretty simple: I know that I’ll be a The Army can be one of the most rewarding chaplain, I’ll have a experiences of your Family’s life, but it can also commander and I’ll be be one of the most challenging. part of a unit. The job Take, for example, the time when you transfer to changes a little, but I’m a new post and all that goes with that upcoming move, quickly able to make new the fears, the excitement, just to name a couple of friends and connections things. We all know that we will have to leave with those around me. eventually and go to that new assignment, wherever it For my Family, it’s is. We can look forward to that next assignment with different; making friends anticipation and possibly a little fear. Moving is hard. and meeting new people can It is never easy, but it’s something all of us have to be difficult. Where will the do. This becomes especially difficult for our Families connections come from? who have followed us from place to place. Will it be church or chapel, It brings to mind a song that I love to sing, by or maybe it’s the school, Chris Tomlin, that simply states, “Where you go, neighborhood, Family I’ll go. Where you stay, I’ll stay. When you readiness group or coffee move, I’ll move. I will follow.” The words are group? There may be simple, but they pack meaning in a powerful punch. times where they don’t feel To me, it means several things. It means that that sense of welcome or wherever God is leading me, I’ll follow, and wherever belonging, so they long for he wants me to go, I’ll go. This gives me peace the previous place or may U.S. Army photo knowing that I’m in his will, and that I’m tracking look for other ways to connect. It’s very important just as I’ve been enjoying it. Our chapel programs in the right direction. It also means that wherever for our Families to feel that they are part of this here at Fort Carson provide a great way for people the Army sends me, my Family hopefully goes with community, and the community needs to be to connect with each other, either through the services me. My wife and children have done this the past 17 intentional and inclusive when reaching out to them. on Sunday, Vacation Bible School, Protestant or years that we’ve been married and the 13 years we In my heart I know that my Family will be taken Catholic Women of the Chapel groups, or the have served in the Army. The Army has sent us to care of and that there will be constants and difficulties groups we have for teens and children. So, whether some pretty exotic places, to include Hawaii; Aberdeen in life no matter where we end up. As long as I know you just got here or you have been here for awhile, Proving Grounds, Md.; and Fort Hood, Texas. that my Family is taken care of, I’ll be OK. I want my check out the programs our chapels offer. Wherever I’ve gone, my Family has gone with me. wife and children to enjoy their time on this journey, Hope to see you soon, and God bless.

Chapel briefs Facebook:Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Chapel Schedule Club Beyond is a program for military middle school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Saturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Military Council of Catholic Womenmeets Friday Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial PROTESTANT Chapel. For information, call 526-5769 or visit Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Bible Study Women” on Facebook. Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888 Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ EASTERN ORTHODOX Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4340 Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort JEWISH Carson on Facebook for details. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class ISLAMIC SERVICES (Bible study) is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Veterans Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. Memorial Chapel. Food is provided. Call 971- 219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email arthur.ford (FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCA @myldsmail. net for more information. Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Family members and Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information. friends who are suicide survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) 6990 Mekong St. Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from Contact Richard Stites at Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more 719-598-6576 or Cheryl study times and location. information, call 526-8263.

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Rooms decorated with artwork and murals hospital to take part in a pilot program system has been upgraded and provides from Page 24 of scenic landscapes from throughout for staff-to-staff and direct-patient an array of features. For example, the the state of Colorado that were communication system. The new system allows patients the ability to The Inpatient Family Care donated by photographer John Fielder, technology uses a Vocera badge, contact the nurse through Vocera and Ward is divided into two wings, a native of Colorado. The artwork is which allows staff to communicate at hands-free alarm deactivation when each with its own nurses’ station. intended to provide a comforting and a touch of a button. In addition, the entering the room, giving the caregiver This will help to improve response relaxing aesthetic to patients and badge also has the capability for more time to provide care. time for nurses as well as charting Family alike and compliments the patients to directly communicate The new ward is now open and stations between rooms to reduce views of Cheyenne Mountain from with the staff regarding their care ready to provide patients and their the amount of travel. the patient rooms. and needs. In collaboration with Families the comforts of home The fourth floor hallway walls are Evans’ new ward allowed the Vocera, the Hill-Rom nurse call during their stay at Evans.

Tribute weekends, even though I’ve worked relationship, it was only with the birth of from Page 27 through the week and Morgan has their son and all the responsibilities that been with him all week by himself, came with it, that many of her co-workers “What I like about our situation is, Morgan still gives me a couple hours recognized his contributions. even normal moms worry about their to go to the salon, or go do something Rebecca Waterman is now pregnant “I wouldn’t kids sometimes with dad,” she said. on my own,” she said. with their second boy; this time she’s fully “I go to work every day just fine.” armed with the knowledge of how to be as strong Rebecca Waterman ensures she and NCO days live on protect her growing baby, with regular her son still have a good relationship. She also recognizes how her husband’s doctor visits and antibody infusions to “In the beginning, I was scared influence has improved her Army career. keep her and her son healthy. of a leader because I was afraid my kid wouldn’t “His enlisted experience as a noncom- Wherever their road leads, Morgan know who I am, but Morgan does an missioned officer helped me better myself, Waterman has complete confidence in if I didn’t awesome job,” said Rebecca Waterman. as an officer and as a leader,” she said. “I his wife. “When I was working late or anything, bring scenarios home sometimes on how “I think whatever job she does, have his he’d call me or he would take videos I should handle it, or whether I should whether it’s in the military or a civilian for me. He was always adamant that let my NCOs handle it, and he gives job, she’ll be very good at,” he said. support.” when I come home Noah greets me as me his advice. Rebecca Waterman, on the other ‘mama’ so that he recognizes who I am. “I wouldn’t be as strong of a leader hand, knows that her husband is the one — Rebecca Waterman In the beginning, he only really took to if I didn’t have his support,” she said. who makes it possible for her to follow Morgan, now there’s days where he’ll “We compensate for each other in a lot her dreams. sit by the front door and wait for me of different ways. His strengths are my “I love what I do, I couldn’t do it to come home.” weaknesses, and his weaknesses are without him,” she said. “I couldn’t Morgan Waterman is also supportive my strengths.” devote the time to taking care of of his wife. While Rebecca Waterman has always Soldiers, personnel actions, without “What’s really awesome is, on the appreciated what her husband brings to the him in my corner.”

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Intramural softball season begins play Story and photos by Walt Johnson “We feel we had a very good season last Mountaineer staff year, and we wanted to continue the momentum by adding more chances for people to compete The 2013 Fort Carson intramural softball in softball this year,” she said. “The one thing season began Tuesday with company, battalion new to our softball program this year will be a and women’s divisions. women’s division, which we feel will give the This year, there will be 57 teams competing ladies a chance to compete, get some physical — 39 in the company, 13 in battalion and five activity and have a championship of their own. teams competing in the women’s league. “We also feel that the company and unit Company league games will be played level competition will be even better this year. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while battalion and We have so many athletes who play in the women’s league contests will be Thursdays. intramural league that are fired up to have a Amber Zurita, intramural sports director, great season and we are looking forward to said this year’s softball season will have seeing them battle it out again this year. We something for everyone and includes the had a great postseason tournament last year women’s division which gives more people the and a great preseason this year, and we are opportunity to compete in intramural sports. excited for the season,” Zurita added.

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Blacksheep’s John Delay follows through after blasting a double to center field during opening night intramural softball action Tuesday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex.

Choosing healthy

Tamara “Cookie” Thompson, right, gets her wellness checkup results from Stephanie Timmons, Forrest Resiliency Center. Thompson is taking part in the Standardized Fort Carson Army Wellness Center program designed to help Soldiers, Family members, retirees and Department of Defense civilians lose weight and increase healthy habits through behavior modification, according to resiliency center officials. “Basically we have found that there are people associated with the Army that are overweight, and the DOD saw the need to take care of their beneficiaries through this program,” Tony Heinz, project lead, Fort Carson Army Wellness Center said. “It is set up to help combat problems related to obesity and other health issues. Our goal is to teach people how to improve their activity, nutrition and sleep patterns.” Thompson said she was motivated to participate in the program because she felt it was time to concentrate on being the best person she could be physically. “We were having an event at the clinic to see who could lose the most weight in 90 days. After the competition, I felt so good about the weight loss and getting in better condition that I have continued along that path,” she said. “In addition, I’m going to be in my brother’s wedding in a few months, and I wanted to be in the best shape I could possibly be in for that.” Each month, the Mountaineer will focus on the member of the program who makes the most progress.

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526-4093 for more information on On the aquatics activities. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host Military Appreciation Night July 11. Swim lessons The Sky Sox play the Salt Lake BENCH Bees, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim triple-A affiliate, at 7:05 p.m. at Security Service Field in The 2013 Rocky Mountain State Games Colorado Springs. are looking for amateur athletes to Free ticket vouchers — a limit register for July competitions. of 10 per Family — are available at Online registration is under way Information, Tickets and Registration. for athletes who wish to compete in The vouchers need to be the 35 sports for this year’s event. exchanged at the Security Service The games will be held July 19-21 Field box office, located near Powers and 26-28 at various venues in Boulevard and Barnes Road. If the Colorado Springs. game is postponed, the tickets will According to the Colorado Springs be good for admission to another Sports Corporation, participants must be game this year. Colorado residents for at least 30 days Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will prior to the first day of the competition hold a Demo Day event July 27 they wish to enter. In addition, students from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. who are enrolled in Colorado colleges During the event, customers will or universities are eligible, as are U.S. get the opportunity to sample golf military personnel stationed in Colorado products from various vendors. The and their Family members. The Rocky golf course will supply range balls Mountain State Games have been and people will have the opportunity organized in accordance with NCAA to purchase the products they sample. guidelines with some exceptions. For more information call 526-4102. Online registration is at http://www. The Directorate of Family and Morale, coloradospringssports.org. Welfare and Recreation will host a The National Physique Committee 2013 soccer tournament in August. Steel City Figure, Bikini Physique and Carson Classic 2013 will be Natural Bodybuilding championships held Aug. 9-11 at the post soccer will be held in Pueblo June 29. fields next to Iron Horse Sports and Photo by Walt Johnson The event, which features military Fitness Center. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center lifeguard Birthgee Doyle, left, athletes, takes place at the Pueblo The entry fee for the tournament helps a Family member learn the basics of swimming at the Iron Horse Convention Center. Prejudging begins at is $250 and must be paid by Aug. 1. Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool. The aquatic center staff at the 10 a.m. and the finals at 4:30 p.m. Visit Fédération Internationale de Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts the “world’s largest” swim http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. Football Association rules will lesson event Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the indoor pool. The swim lesson will The next Commanding General Golf apply. The tournament will have be taught by assistant aquatics center manager Stephanie Kozlawski Scramble is July 3 at the Cheyenne a pool round and then an elimination and will focus on water safety and proper swimming techniques. To Shadows Golf Club. tournament to determine the register or for more information, call 526-4093. The event will begin with a champion. A most shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The event is valuable player, a four-person team concept, according top goalie and an to golf course officials. Call all-tournament team 526-4102 to reserve a spot. The golf will be selected New champions course is scheduled to hold a CG and individuals on golf scramble in August and September. first-and second- The Colorado Rockies are offering place teams will military members special ticket receive awards. buys this season. For more infor- The next opportunity is when mation contact Archie the Rockies take on the Philadelphia Ngwayah at Phillies Friday at 6:40 p.m. and angwayah Saturday at 2:10 p.m. The New York @gmail.com or Mets will be the opposition June 27 678-431-7454 or at 4:10 p.m. in a make-up game from Christopher Ibay at April postponed due to weather. [email protected] Military personnel can purchase or 701-240-2511. tickets in the outfield box, pavilion The aquatics center and upper reserved infield/outfield staff will host a luau area for their Family and friends party June 22 at for $14 each (with a $3.50 service the Outdoor Pool. charge per order), a discount from The event will the usual range of $21-$39. be held from 10 a.m. The Colorado Springs Flames continue to 2 p.m. and the regular season football play Saturday first 200 people in when it travels to Denver to meet attendance will the Denver Dynasty. receive free food. The The two-time defending event will feature champions are undefeated through games and other five games and look to extend their activities, according streak for the next two games in to officials. Denver. After meeting the Dynasty The cost for the Saturday, the Flames will play the luau is $1 per person league’s other undefeated team, the with an acquatics Denver Pirates, in what could be a pass, $2 per person preview of the league championship with pre-sold tickets game at Five Star Stadium in and $3 per person at

Thornton at 6 p.m June 21. the door. Tickets are Photo by Walt Johnson The Outdoor Swimming Pool is open on sale at the Iron Col. Michael C. Kasales, second from right, commander, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat for the summer season. Horse Sports and Team, accepts the battalion level award for boxing supremacy at the Special Events Center The pool is open daily from 10 Fitness Center and June 12, after his unit garnered the most points during boxing competition in Iron Horse a.m. to 6 p.m. and is free for active the Outdoor pool. Week. Kasales was presented the championship belt by Col. (P) John “J.T.” Thomson, duty members and children 12 and For more infor- deputy commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, right, and Command Sgt. Maj. younger. People can “like” Fort Carson mation call 526-4456. Douglas R. Maddi, 3rd ABCT, center, and Charles Leverette, left, World Class Athlete Aquatics on Facebook to keep up with — Compiled by Program head boxing coach. the latest information on the pool. Call Walt Johnson June 14, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 33

Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Ricardo Spriggs Intramural athlete What is your sports background? When I was a young man, all we did was play sports. We would play football, basketball and all of the usual sports, but I was also involved in gymnastics. When I was growing up, the way we looked at sports was, whatever we could think of playing, that’s what we did. What do you like the most about sports? I have always loved playing the game of football because of the contact. It’s a good feeling when you can make people miss when they try to tackle you. I love working with a team, especially when everyone works together. I’m a team guy, and I love doing team events. What would you consider your favorite moment in sports? In my senior year of high school, we played an undefeated team in the middle of the year, and I had the game of my life. I had 15 tackles, two interceptions and two touchdowns. I had all of my family there, and it turned out to be a very memorable game for me. What is the one thing in sports you haven’t done that you would still like to? I would like to play lacrosse. I think it is amazing what they can do with that small ball and yet they catch it in their cross and be athletic enough to make moves. I wasn’t always the fastest guy, but I always loved the sport because you get out of it what you put into it. If you could go to any sporting event what would it be? I love the Olympics. I would like to be there for the track and field championships because I love track and field. People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that … I did gymnastics when I was younger. People are surprised when I tell them that I was involved in gymnastics. I actually taught gymnastics, in addition to performing in the sport, and that would surprise a lot of people.

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A million gallons of water fill tanks in the Denver Downtown Aquarium that are home to 500 species of fish. Story and photos Lagoon,” “Sunken Temple,” by Nel Lampe a “Shipwreck” and “At Mountaineer staff the Beach.” There are lots of fish to see, including sea horses, Colorful fish swim in jellies, lion fish, trout, catfish, a 50,000 gallon glass tank sharks and a stingray reef that serves as the wall in the touch tank. There are many Aquarium Restaurant. A fun colorful and exotic fish. way to start a visit to the Children like the tank for the aquarium exhibit and floor, which features pizza, Denver Downtown Aquarium filled with fish that depict validated parking. Call hot dogs, ice cream and frozen is to have lunch or dinner the characters in the “Finding 303-561-4450 for tickets. and soft drinks. in the restaurant while fish Nemo” movie. Visitors can make Admission to the Aquarium swim by, then visit the Other attractions of interest arrangements for several Adventure Exhibit is $17.99 aquarium afterward. to children are the aquatic special events, including Wild for adults and $11.99 for ages In addition to 500 species themed carousel ($2) and the Dreams Overnight, Marine 3-11; ages 2 and under are of fish or animals that are in Aquarium Express Train ($2). Biologist for a Day, Zoologist admitted free. the 107,000 square-foot Children can play at Sharkey’s for a Day, Shark Weekend and The exhibit is open building on a 17-acre site Fun Zone, climb a coconut other overnight events, which Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to next to the Platte River, tree or pan for gold. There’s are $55 per person. Call 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, aquarium visitors can see a also a 4D short film ($6.25). 303-561-4450. 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. tiger, a rattlesnake, parrots and Now for the “Mystic Arrangements can also be The glass aquarium building “mermaids” at the aquarium. Mermaids;” they perform made for birthday parties or is surrounded by a park, More than a million “Under the Sea Shows” behind the scenes tours. which includes bike paths and gallons of water in glass daily. See the schedule at The Aquarium Restaurant a rock exhibit. tanks compose the Aquarium http://www.aquarium is open Sunday-Thursday, from The Treasure Chest is a Adventure Exhibit, which restaurants.com/downtown 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday- well-stocked gift and souvenir includes an exhibit about aquariumdenver/mermaids.asp. Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9:30 shop, with a wide range of “North America’s” habitats. “In The mermaids also have p.m. There’s a children’s menu fish-related toys and stuffed the Desert” shows the animals a meet and greet after each for ages 10 and under, for $6-$7. animals, T-shirts and more. that have adapted to extreme show. Or, make a reservation Adult lunches are served The aquarium is near Visitors get a great view of fish and sharks as they walk through temperatures, dryness and the for the Breakfast with the until 3 p.m., and range from Invesco Field at Mile High, the one of the huge tanks in the Denver Downtown Aquarium. effects of the sun. “Under Mermaids July 13, 8:30-9:45 soups and salads, sandwiches Pepsi Center and Elitch Gardens, the Sea” simulates a coral reef a.m. The breakfast is $16.99 and chicken or fish dishes, along the Platte River. and caves and crevices that for adults and $10.99 for ranging from about $5-$11. The aquarium has its own The “Mystic Mermaids” interact with aquarium visitors following their show in provide an environment for ages 4-11. Ages 3 and under The dinner menu has parking lot across the street from the “Under the Sea” exhibit. The mermaids perform shows several times a day. some creatures. “At the are free. The breakfast appetizers, soups, salads, the aquarium that costs $7. Wharf ” show how animals are buffet is in the Aquarium beef, chicken and pasta dishes, To reach Denver Downtown submerged and adapt to the Restaurant and includes which go up to about $19. Aquarium, take Interstate 25 tides. Other exhibits to visit Mystic Mermaid autographs An alternative for food is north to Denver, taking Exit 211. Places to see in the include a “Rainforest,” “Coral and photos, 50-percent discount the Snack Shack, on the second The aquarium is at700 Water St. Pikes Peak area. 36 MOUNTAINEER — June 14, 2013

members free of admission during the More than 450 items from the Green Collection summer. The Fine Arts Center, the Peterson of rare biblical texts and artifacts are shown. Air and Space Museum and the World Figure The exhibit is at 3979 Palmer Park Blvd., E Skating Museum in Colorado Springs are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It’s open Blue Star Museums. 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Adults are $15.95 and $11.95 for military and students with GOutT Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur is identification. Ages 5 and under are free. The open June 15 to Aug. 4, Saturdays-Sundays from exhibit will be in place until Feb. 1. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Military Appreciation is June Springs Spree is one of the city’s oldest community 22-23, when military members buy one, get The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 10-13 at celebrations in Memorial Park Saturday- one free with military identification and admi. Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Sunday. The family-friendly festival hours are Regular admission is $19.95 for adults, $9 for Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. children. Take Interstate 25 north to Exit 172 Advance tickets for the end zone for Sunday. There will be three entertainment stages and follow the signs. Parking is free. July 10-11 7:15 p.m. performances are each day with a variety of music, festival foods $12 and grandstand seats are $20. Tickets for and arts and crafts vendors. There’ll be a BMX Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument July 12-13 are $15 for end zone seats and $20 stunt team demonstration, a Kids Zone with holds an open house and grand opening for grandstand seats. Walk-up tickets at the inflatables and a bungee trampoline, human of its new visitor center Saturday-Sunday stadium cost $3 more. Tickets for children 12 hamster ball rides, football skills drill hosted by the with free admission. Light refreshments will and under are half price for advance grandstand Colorado Springs Flames, a Springs Spree Express be served 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and seats and $1 for advance matinee performance train for children to ride, the Colorado Disc Dogs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, along with science tickets. There’s a $2 military discount for and a car show. In conjunction with Springs Spree, demonstrations, ranger talks and ranger-led grandstand seats for adults; call 635-1101, a carnival will be in Memorial Park Saturday- walking tours. Visitors can get a behind-the- ext. 5 for tickets and information. Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Pay per ride or buy a scenes look at the paleontology lab, tours, ride-all-you-want carnival wristband for $25. and a chance to see the new displays and Independence Day will be celebrated July 3 exhibits. Call 748-3253 for information or at Iron Horse Park, starting at 4 p.m. There’ll Water World, a Denver area large water park, visit http://www.nps.gov/flfo/planyourvisit/ be activities, games, bounce houses and is open for the summer, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. visitor-center-2013.htm. other entertainment. Located at 88th Avenue and Pecos Street off Interstate 25 north, call 303-427-SURF for The annual Street Breakfast, kicking off the History Colorado Center has opened a new information. Tickets at the gate are $39.99 for Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo season, is in exhibit “The American Soldier: A adults and $34.99 for those 40 to 47 inches tall. downtown Colorado Springs Wednesday. Photographic Tribute.” This is a national A discounted pass for Water World is available Pancakes are cooked and served by Fort traveling exhibit of 116 large photos that capture at the Fort Carson Information, Tickets and Carson volunteers from 5:30-9 a.m. Stetsons unforgettable images of American Soldiers — Registration office for $31. and jeans are welcome. Breakfast is $5. from 1861 to the War on Terrorism. The History Colorado Center is a Blue Star Museum Elitch Gardens near downtown Denver is open Pikes Peak East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd., participant, and active-duty servicemembers and for the season. The amusement park and water hosts a free exhibit, talk and reception about the up to five Family members are admitted free to park are open daily. Tickets at the park are Waldo Canyon Fire at 2 p.m. June 23. the museum through Labor Day, as well as a $45.99 for anyone taller than 48 inches. Those discount in the cafe and gift shop. The center is under 48 inches tall are charged $31.99. Parking A free weekend of outdoor fun at Chico Basin at 1200 Broadway in Denver, call 303-447-8679. is $15. ITR has discounted tickets for $29 Ranch June 28-30 is offered by Colorado each. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver and Parks and Wildlife. The weekend is geared White-water rafting trips are available through take Exit 212A. for youths and families to learn about the Outdoor Recreation for Fridays, Saturdays and outdoors, and includes skills classes. There is no Sundays, half-day, full day or overnight rafting Lakeside Amusement Park in the Denver area is cost to attend. Families will be allowed to tent trips. Transportation is included. Call 526-5366 open for the season. The historic park is at 4601 camp, if they bring their own camping equipment. for registration or call 526-3907 for questions. Sheridan Blvd. in the suburb of Lakeside; call Meals and other equipment are provided. Chico 303-477-1621. The 105 year old park has classic Basin Ranch has 87,000 acres and is south of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the race up rides and a scenic lake. Gate admission is $2.50. Hanover between Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Pikes Peak, is June 30. The 91st hill climb starts Pay for each ride or buy an unlimited ride wrist Participants must preregister at 719-227-5282 or at 8 a.m. Fans must be up the peak before start tag for $14 Monday-Friday and $22 Saturday- email [email protected]. For information time in order to see the race.The nation’s second Sunday and holidays. For schedule information visit http://www.chicobasinranch.com. oldest race, behind the Indianapolis 500, go to http//www.lakesideamusementpark.com. features eight car divisions and eight classes of Colorado’s biggest one day rally, the 13th annual motorcycles/quads on the fully paved Pikes Peak Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has opened its Tejon Street Bike Fest, is June 23 in downtown Highway. Tickets are $40 online and $50 at new exhibit, Encounter Africa. The zoo is Colorado Springs. Free admission and live the tollgate. Visit http://www.ppihc.com/ for at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, near music all day. Food vendors will be on hand. information about the race, camping on Pikes the Broadmoor Hotel. It is open every day Call 487-8005 for more information. Peak and practice days or call 685-4400. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for military Families with identification is $14.25 for “Passages” is a 40,000 square-foot interactive The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest adults and $9.25 for children. living history attraction that takes visitors is the pre-race celebration held on Tejon Street through historically contextual settings between Colorado Avenue and Bijou Street Blue Star Museum participants admit military and activities that show how the biblical June 28. 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