Vol. 72, No. 9 March 7, 2014

Assault planning

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare to assault a mock village during a bilateral exercise in Kuwait, Feb. 19. The weeklong military-to-military exercise fostered partnership and interoperability between U.S. and Kuwaiti forces. See story on pages 20-21.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 4IBCT cases colors By Sgt. Nelson Robles Lt. Col. Daniel K. Kirk, deputy commanding “When next we uncase our unit colors, (it) will 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public officer, and Sgt. Maj. Danny L. Day, senior again be in a hard place calling us to hard work, Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division enlisted adviser, 4th IBCT, conducted the ceremony steadfastly defending a nation and a way of life that’s symbolizing the third official movement of the unit truly worth defending.” With the casing of 4th Infantry Brigade Combat into the region. Headquartered in the Kandahar Province, the 4th Team, 4th Infantry Division, colors Wednesday, the “Today, we executed a traditional casing of the IBCT’s Security Force Assistance Advisory Teams brigade’s mission moves into the Kandahar colors ceremony. It indicates that a unit is leaving will support the Afghanistan National Security Forces Province of Afghanistan in support of Operation (its) garrison and deploying on an operational Enduring Freedom. mission,” Kirk said. See Casing on Page 4

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24 veterans to receive MOH Army News Service Ø Pfc. William Leonard, for actions Ø Sgt. Jack Weinstein, for actions in France in November 1944 near Kumsong in October, 1951 WASHINGTON — President Ø Tech. Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza, Barack Obama announced Feb. for actions at Mount Battaglia, Vietnam War 21 that he will award the Medal Italy, in September 1944 Awardees from the Vietnam of Honor to 24 veterans during Ø Sgt. Alfred B. Nietzel, for War include: a March 18 ceremony at the actions during the Battle of Ø Spc. 4 Leonard L. Alvarado, for White House. Hurtgen Forest, Germany, in actions in Phuoc Long province Seven awards will go to November 1944 in August 1969 U.S. Army graphic veterans of World War II, nine Ø Sgt. 1st Class Felix M. Conde- to Korean War veterans, and Korean War Falcon, for actions in Ap Tan eight to Vietnam War veterans. Awardees from the Korean War Hoa in April 1969 Review upgrades medals All awards are posthumous with include: Ø Spc. 4 Ardie Ray Copas, for Army.mil Valor 24 website the exception of three living Ø Cpl. Joe R. Baldonado, for actions in Cambodia in May 1970 Vietnam veterans. actions near Kangdeng in Ø Spc. 4 Jesus S. Duran, for actions Each of the 24 Soldiers’ bravery was previously The award, the highest for valor, November 1950 in Tay Ninh in April 1969 recognized by award of the Distinguished Service is an upgrade from the Ø Sgt. Victor H. Espinoza, for Ø Sgt. Santiago J. Erevia, for Cross, the nation’s second highest award. Distinguished Service Cross that actions during the Battle of Old actions near Tam Ky in May 1969 Congressional review and the 2002 National many Soldiers received for intrepid Baldy in August 1952 Ø Sgt. Candelario “Cid” Garcia Defense Authorization Act prompted a review of actions, personal bravery and Ø Sgt. Eduardo C. Gomez, for Jr., for actions near Lai Khe in Jewish American and Hispanic American veteran devotion to duty during actions actions at Tabu-dong in December 1968 war records from World War II, the Korean War against enemy forces. September 1950 Ø Sgt. 1st Class Melvin Morris, and the Vietnam War. Ø Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz, for for actions near Chi Lang in During the review, records of several World War II actions in Yangpyong in September 1969 Soldiers of neither Jewish nor Hispanic descent Awardees from World War II March 1951 Ø Master Sgt. Jose Rodela, for were found to display criteria worthy of the include: Ø Master Sgt. Juan E. Negron, for actions in Phuoc Long province Medal of Honor. The 2002 NDAA was amended Ø Pvt. Pedro Cano, for actions near actions near Kalma-Eri in in September 1969 to allow these Soldiers to be honored with the Schevenhutte, Germany, in April 1951 Erevia, Morris and Rodela, upgrade — in addition to the Jewish and December 1944 Ø Sgt. Mike C. Pena, for actions in each of whom served in Vietnam, Hispanic American Soldiers. Ø Pvt. Joe Gandara, for actions Waegwan in September 1950 are the living recipients of the The White House ceremony March 18 will during the landings in Normandy, Ø Pvt. Demensio Rivera, for actions Medal of Honor. recognize these 24 men for their gallantry, intrepidity France, in June 1944 near Changyong-ni in May, 1951 The U.S. Army will induct the and heroism above and beyond the call of duty. Ø Pfc. Salvador J. Lara, for actions Ø Pvt. Miguel A. Vera, for actions Medal of Honor recipients into Visit http://www.army.mil/medalofhonor/valor24/ during the Anzio Campaign in during the Battle of Old Baldy in the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in a ?from=hp(underscore)hottopic for more information. Italy in May 1944 September 1952 ceremony March 19.

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Casing of this brigade are well-trained and will times in the recent years and the most from Page 1 be able to adapt to whatever environment important thing remains the same — we find ourselves in.” communicate with each other, rely on each AAFES and provincial governments in securing a With about 2,600 Soldiers being other in terms of the Family Readiness free and democratic Afghanistan. deployed throughout NATO’s Inter - Groups,” Kirk said. “We have very solid “We have an extremely experienced national Security Assistance Force folks there that can help when things come brigade, most of our Soldiers have Regional Command – South area of up. Being a team player, helping out and announces deployed multiple times to multiple operation, 4th IBCT has established a communicating are the things that all our theaters, and, if there is something that you support network for their Families. Families know to do and do very well.” learn deploying a lot, it’s that you need to “The Families of the ‘Mountain As retrograde operations continue, be flexible and be prepared for anything,” Warrior’ Brigade are no stranger to the brigade is projected to deploy for closures said Kirk. “I think the leaders and Soldiers deployments, we have deployed multiple nine months. Army and Air Force Exchange Service

The Housing Express and Irma’s Place closed Feb. 28. “Since the Gate 3 Express opened approximately three years ago, sales (at the Housing Express) have continued to decline,” said Patricia Austin, Army and Air Force Exchange Service general manager. Located about a mile south of the Housing Express, the Gate 3 Express is open 24/7 and sells fuel. Austin said AAFES is pursuing a name brand cold sandwich delivery business to move into building 5940, vacated by the Housing Express. “The equipment in Irma’s Place has reached its useful life and the current sales volume does not justify the costs to upgrade the equip- ment,” Austin said. As a result of Irma’s clos- ing, Austin noted home-style breakfast items, to include eggs, bacon and sausage, will be offered daily at Manchu Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles Wok in the Triple Food Court Lt. Col. Daniel K. Kirk, deputy commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Danny L. Day, senior enlisted adviser, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, on Prussman Boulevard. 4th Infantry Division, case their brigade colors, Wednesday. March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5

Army Emergency Relief Post kicks off campaign By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner Family of four,” he 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office said. “His spouse was employed, but they did “(Army Emergency Joint Task Force Carson members attended the not have the contin- Army Emergency Relief 2014 Campaign Kickoff at the gency or surplus funds Relief) is truly Elkhorn Conference Center, Feb. 28, to officially start to purchase the cranial the fundraising campaign, which runs March 1-May 15. helmet. We provided about Soldiers Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Durr, chief that Family a loan of of assistance, Headquarters, AER, Alexandria, Va., $1,500 to purchase taking care of keynote speaker for the event, noted there are many the much needed people eligible to receive assistance. Active-duty cranial helmet.” their own.” Soldiers, reserve and National Guard Soldiers on He also told the active duty for 30 consecutive days, retirees — attendees about a — Command Sgt. Maj. Steven O. Green including medically-retired Soldiers, and all those Soldier with a foreign- Soldiers’ eligible Family members, as well as the born wife who needed widows and children of those who die while on active assistance with pass- duty are all eligible. port and immigration fees. grants. In 2013 alone, AER assisted more than 53,000 “Here at Fort Carson, in calendar year 2013, we Durr described other AER programs to assist Soldiers, with more than $74 million. assisted a little more than 1,300 personnel,” Durr said. Soldiers, such as the commander’s referral program, “This is a very important program,” said He mentioned many areas where AER can provide the Wounded Warrior Conflict program, the Wounded Command Sgt. Maj. Steven O. Green, garrison assistance, to include initial month rent and deposit, Warriors Access Program and the AER educational command sergeant major. “Since it was established emergency travel due to sudden death or serious illness program. More information on these programs can be in 1942, AER has helped more than 3.2 million of an immediate Family member, essential privately- found at http://www.aerhq.org. Soldiers and Family members with more than $1 owned vehicle repairs or replacement, medical He said Soldiers can receive assistance at 355 billion in financial assistance. That’s a billion with expenses, dental care, funeral expenses for immediate locations worldwide. There are 81 Army locations, a ‘B,’ hooah! That’s a lot of money. Family members and a variety of other emergencies. and 270 organizations through other branches of “AER is truly about Soldiers taking care of their Durr said that just because something isn’t service. All service relief organizations have an own,” Green said. specifically covered, doesn’t mean Soldiers shouldn’t agreement to assist all servicemembers. Anyone not Donations can be mailed to Army Emergency still request assistance. within 50 miles of a military base can also use the Relief, 200 Stovall Street, Room 5S33, Alexandria, “A specialist, whose 6-month-old child had been four 24/7 regional Red Cross centers. VA 22332-0600; given to any AER section or sub- prescribed a cranial helmet to assist with the proper AER provides 75 percent of its assistance mitted online at http://www.aerhq.org/dnn563/ shaping of the child’s head, was married with a through interest-free loans, and 25 percent through Donations/ArmyAnnualCampaign.aspx. 6 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 SHARP victim advocates Division begins transition to embedded civilians Story and photo by Darcy Etaugh said she is the first It was recommended the Army Spc. William Howard embedded civilian victim advocate in a employ civilian advocates during the 1st Armored Brigade Combat brigade at Fort Carson. SHARP Summit held June 10-11 at “We’re getting more Team Public Affairs Office, “I’m excited about being part of Joint Base Andrews, Md. phone calls and 4th Infantry Division the SHARP program, because it didn’t “I think we have to go back and exist when I was (on) active duty,” said rethink the role of the uniformed victim seeing more people The “Raider” Brigade received a Etaugh, an 11-year Air Force veteran. advocate and how we pick that victim new civilian representative for Sexual Etaugh represents a change in the advocate,” said Lt. Gen. Howard asking questions Harassment/Assault Response and entire 4th Inf. Div., said Staff Sgt. Bromberg, Army G-1. about what the Prevention Feb. 1, marking a move from Victor O’Dell, sexual assault response Civilian victim advocates are military to civilian victim advocates coordinator, 1st Armored Brigade trained professionals who are available program offers. It across the 4th Infantry Division. Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. 24/7 to provide assistance to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. means people are “We’re getting more phone calls really interested and seeing more people asking questions about what the program about how SHARP offers,” said O’Dell. “It means people are really interested about how SHARP is changing.” is changing.” — Staff Sgt. Victor O’Dell SHARP education is transitioning from PowerPoint-driven classrooms to small-group forums that allow hall at Fort Belvoir, Va., Feb. 3. Soldiers to interact on a personal level “The American people look at us with their peers. with a different perspective; they “Smaller group discussions are demand more from the United States going to give a more realistic picture of Army Soldier than they do from the what’s going on with lower enlisted average citizen,” said Chandler. “It’s Soldiers,” said Etaugh. part of what makes us the best Army SHARP launched in September in the world.” 2008 to create a cultural change in the This year’s Sexual Assault Awareness Army, enhance military readiness, Month, held in April, features a productivity and unit cohesion. 5-kilometer run, guest speakers, Denim Darcy Etaugh, victim advocate, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Day and a chili cook-off. conducts quarterly training for Soldiers with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th F. 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Culinary delight Photo by Staff Bonner Sgt. Wallace Pvt. Kendrick Betts, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Academy. Eighteen Soldiers attended the two-week, 80-hour course designed to teach Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, serves Food Service Enhancement Course 04-14 enhanced cooking techniques and presentation, as well as industry standards, said graduation luncheon attendees their meal, Feb. 28, at the Fort Carson Culinary Sherry Bolte, culinary instructor, Fort Carson Culinary Academy.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation TSA Pre-check — Beginning March 31, service- members will no longer be able to scan their DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Common Access Cards at Transportation Security Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Administration Pre-check lanes to receive Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. expedited screening. Members should enter their Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Department of Defense identification number, Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. located on the back of the CAC, into the “Known Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Traveler Number” field when making reservations. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division — meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. at The Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Circle, in Colorado Springs. Anyone who has been Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed assigned or attached to 1st Cav. is eligible for LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. membership in the non-political, nonprofit Soldier 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: Closed and veteran fraternity. Friends of the Cav who have Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed not served with 1st Cav. are eligible for associate memberships. Call 687-1169 or 689-5778 for details. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. processes to include turning in excess property, Military Order of the Purple Heart — invites • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at reutilizing government property, web-based tools combat-wounded veterans to join the MOPH. For 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. [email protected] available, special handling of property and environ- more information on MOPH Chapter 423, call the when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact chapter at 391-7794 or Larry Hathaway, senior vice or emergency service is required. Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera commander, at 651-3781 or 635-3054, or search • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at “MOPH Chapter 423” on Facebook. at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ mail.mil [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Finance travel processing — All inbound and for service needs or to report complaints. Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. outbound temporary lodging expense, “Do it • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family 526-6670 or email [email protected]. building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost. and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. [email protected]. personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ @mail.mil. are required to bring Department of the Army operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Use this number to obtain self-help tools and Form 5118, signed by their physician and office assists Soldiers with room assignments and equipment or a motorized sweeper. battalion commander, and a pen to complete terminations. For more information call 526-9707. • Base operations contracting officer forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second email [email protected] for questions on first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The response to service orders. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524- ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To 0786 or [email protected] to request, for be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Hours of Operation NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact [email protected] to request a facility, parking or Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. regulatory traffic sign. customer served at 3:30 p.m. at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526- 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service Carson and surrounding bases, without a primary 4563. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, call 526-3321 for an appointment. care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, are holidays and weekends is 526-0051. • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — available, by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Briefings issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays coordinated on case-by-case basis. online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. • Subsistence Support Management Office, srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon 526-7170 for more information. minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. process. The SRP Legal Office will only 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. provide powers of attorney or notary services to Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process commanding general has directed all Soldiers, 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. can receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at sergeant first class through command sergeant major, • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. above, must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The three-day • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to performs notary services on a walk-in basis from training course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. midnight. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Soldiers must register through their school noncom- • Hazardous Material Control Center, building Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. missioned officer for attendance of this training. The 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is next classes are Tuesday-Thursday and April 15-17. Contact admin operations at 526-5349 or the ware- responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Call 526-4551 for more information. house at 526-2979. Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon the Education Center hours of operation — The of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper second and third Wednesday of each month at Mountain Post Training and Education Center, and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: numbers and points of contact for services: 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Street. Spouses are encouraged to accompany 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Support Services service order desk can be reached Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840 for details. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the to 6 p.m. routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing • Defense Activity for Nontraditional sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Special Forces briefings are first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days Work Management Branch — The DPW Work held Wednesdays from noon of their expiration term of service, but must attend no Management Branch, located in building 1219, to 1 p.m. later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- responsible for processing work orders — Special Operations Forces tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form briefings are held Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency 4283 — is open for processing work orders and Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Briefings are held in building 1218, room 314. Call building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA appointment only, call 526-2900. March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER15 Leaders update community By Andrea Stone The areas that are of When they looked at Mountaineer staff particular concern are Iron the park a year ago, three issues Horse Sports and Fitness “Our budget, as far came up, said Joe Wyka, Fiscal 2013 was a tough year for Fort Carson Center and the motor pools. Engineering Division chief, civilian employees, but the outlook for 2014 is “People think they can leave as funding, is very Directorate of Public Works. better. That news was part of the briefing at the a backpack and some pretty cool The park isn’t green enough, Community Information Exchange at the Special stuff in the locker and not put a stable for this access can be confusing, Events Center, Feb. 27. lock on it and think it’ll be there year. There’s not a and special events overwhelm “This year, from a garrison standpoint, all the when they come back. It won’t the area. services that we have to support our Soldiers and be,” he said. “So, make sure lot of unfinanced “Access to it was a little Families … none of that’s in jeopardy,” said Rod your people know, they need ill-defined. You drove up. Chisholm, deputy garrison commander. “Our to be buying that $2 lock to requirements There’s some obvious parking budget, as far as funding, is very stable for this secure their equipment.” places, but sometimes there year. There’s not a lot of unfinanced requirements Fort Carson police are that have been would be some questions — can that have been identified.” proactively patrolling the motor I drive down this trail?” he said. In spite of recent announcements regarding pools in an effort to combat identified.” “And I think the last thing that changes to force size and structure, this year’s problems there, he said. we really concluded was, we just funding isn’t expected to change. Securing TA-50 personal — Rod Chisholm wish it was better supporting of “The Army is going to transition and equipment is a priority on the special events … when you continue to change, but a lot of those types of installation, as well. go there for the Fourth of July, changes will occur more in the future as the “There is … (a) policy it’s a nice place to be, but sometimes it just gets details get worked out,” he said. “For the letter out there right now that says you are not overwhelmed by the crowds.” garrison, what we’re really concentrating on supposed to be storing your TA-50 in your There are changes planned for the next year is maintaining quality services right now and privately-owned vehicle. If you do, it is to 18 months. DPW will begin irrigating the park also planning for future changes.” punishable,” McPherson said. to create a green space. The amphitheater, which One of the changes he’s anticipating is the When stolen equipment is recovered, the is used infrequently, will be removed. And the decrease in deployments. Criminal Investigation Division sometimes has drainage ditch system will be altered. “As we have more Soldiers training problems returning it to the proper owner. “The ditches make it difficult to get from one downrange at Fort Carson and Piñon Canyon “We can find the equipment sometimes, part of the park to another,” he said. “(In the Maneuver Site, we’re getting back to that but because we aren’t using that neat little future), there will be a large space you can cross normal battle rhythm of training here at home thing called an ‘etcher,’ we don’t know who so you’re not trying to funnel people across a station, which we haven’t done for a long time,” it belongs to,” he said. “So, we ask you to … pedestrian bridge in the dark.” Chisholm said. go back and get those supply guys etching Directors from other agencies also briefed Another issue addressed at the briefing was your equipment so when we do recover it, the Fort Carson community on upcoming events physical security. we know who it goes back to, and we can go and changes. “You see unsecured facilities all the time, after the people when something shows up at The next Community Information Exchange, unsecured motor pools, loss of government property,” the pawn shop.” which is open to Fort Carson community members, said Carl McPherson, Directorate of Emergency Another topic addressed was the planned will be March 27 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Services deputy director. changes to Iron Horse Park. 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Wendi Thygesen, bottom center, her grandchildren, Kayleigh and Skylar Thygesen and daughter-in-law, Michelle Thygesen, respond to seeing Sgt. Joshua Thygesen, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, on the giant scoreboard at Pepsi Center, Sunday. Joshua Thygesen was one of seven Fort Carson Soldiers to give a “shout out” to his Family during the Colorado Avalanche Military Appreciation Night at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Avalanche salute service Story and photos by Walt Johnson felt right at home as the players came out in Mountaineer staff camouflage jerseys. League rules prohibit the wear of the jerseys during games, but the Members of the Mountain Post joined military Avalanche were allowed to wear them in the members from throughout the state Sunday to pregame skate and the jerseys, with the players celebrate Military Appreciation Night with the name on them, will be auctioned off to benefit Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Kroenke Charities, according to the Avalanche. The National Hockey League club honored The Avalanche won the game 6-3, thanks to four members of the military with a night of fun and consecutive goals in the third period, but the biggest appearances from larger than life military members win for the franchise was the effect the night had on serving overseas on the arena’s new scoreboard, military members and their Families. The Avalanche featuring two screens 48 feet wide and 27 feet high and some of its players made tickets available to and two 25 feet wide and 21 feet high. From the military Families to be at the game to see the on- people put the kind of time, effort and money into time the arena doors opened to let fans in there was screen “shout outs” from their deployed loved ones. honoring servicemembers and their Families who an atmosphere that promised to provide military “This means a lot to us to be here tonight. This are deployed. This is especially nice for a big family members and their Families a night to remember. is the first deployment my Family and I have had in like ours that can’t afford to do this on a normal As people filed into the arena, the scoreboard the Army,” said Brandi Jackson, wife of Sgt. James basis. The kids are really enjoying themselves had a montage of pictures with military members Jackson, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, tonight, and I think we are about to become really and their Families in addition to a welcome from 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry big hockey fans,” Jackson said. the Avalanche. When the Avalanche took to the Division, who attended the game with her four Wendi Thygesen, who attended the game ice for their pregame warm-up, military members children. “It really means a lot to me to know that with her daughter-in-law, Michelle Thygesen, and her two grandchildren, said her family was honored that the Avalanche and the people of Colorado took the time to honor the service of those currently deployed in support of the country’s war on terrorism. “Being able to see (my son) on the screen gave us a feeling that he is still a part of our community here, even though he is serving overseas right now,” said Wendi Thygesen, mother of Sgt. Joshua Thygesen, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. Michelle Thygesen said it was an amazing feeling to see her husband and fellow servicemembers being honored on the big screen. She said seeing her husband and his fellow servicemembers being recognized will always be a special moment for her Family. “When I saw (my husband) on the screen, I was so excited, but I was happier for my kids because we miss him so much. We can’t wait for him to come home,” Michelle Thygesen said. “This was our first hockey game, and the kids were so excited about the game. My son asked me to buy him a hockey uniform because he wants to play the game and he wants to be a goalie.”

Colorado Avalanche players wear special camouflage jerseys during the pregame skate Sunday at the Pepsi Center in Denver. The Avalanche hosted a military appreciation night that featured “shout outs” to loved ones from seven deployed Fort Carson Soldiers. 18 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 Consumer protection focus of week By Andrea Stone are car buying and repairs and high-interest you won the lottery,’” he said. Mountaineer staff lenders, according to Dallas Shrawder, ACS Shrawder had a client come in recently who had personal financial counselor. found an offer on the Internet to get her car wrapped Scams come in all shapes and sizes, and “There are a lot of people (who) desire things in advertising for a major beverage company. In Soldiers and their Families can be particularly that are beyond (their means),” he said. “When exchange, the company would pay her $200 a month. vulnerable, but the goal of National Consumer they come in the Army, they see that person who’s “They sent her a check, and she had to send Protection Week is to educate and protect been in the Army for 20 years has (something), a check someplace else. Their check (to her) the public. and they want it immediately.” bounced,” he said. “I’ve seen some big name “Some businesses sometimes have a tendency That desire for immediate gratification sports people that get some really good deals on to do some inappropriate things with our Soldiers sometimes leads Soldiers to high-interest lenders. that, but it’s a contractual agreement. It’s not as consumers, and that’s why consumers need to “The brick-and-mortar places outside the gate something offered on the Internet.” know their rights and the laws, not only during aren’t available as much as they were,” he said. When Soldiers and Families are taken advantage (this week), but all the time,” said Mary Braxton, “They’re moving to the Internet … and now of, there are options available. The first step is to Financial Readiness Program manager, Army (Soldiers) can get loans at 2 a.m. That’s a bad thing.” file a formal complaint with ACS. Community Service. When Soldiers and their Families find themselves “Without a complaint in writing, the process Some areas that in that situation, they can turn to ACS for help. really doesn’t start,” he said. can be particularly “If they bring in their contractual agreements, If there’s a legal issue, financial counselors troublesome we can help them understand the math portion at ACS will refer victims to JAG. If there’s an for Soldiers in Financial Readiness, and we refer them to opportunity to come to an agreement through (Judge Advocate General) so they can help them mediation, the financial counselors can assist Soldiers. out with the legality of the contract,” Shrawder When there has been abuse, a company can said. “They have the opportunity to go get be placed off limits by the Armed Forces the legal advice, and then we can give them the Disciplinary Board. tools so they can figure out how much (the item) “There’s a lot of legal ramifications with should really cost.” putting any place off limits, so they do not do Another problem he sees that without a fair process,” Shrawder said. is when people are taken in The Financial Readiness counselors at ACS by situations that seem too hope to educate Soldiers, not only during National good to be true. Consumer Protection Week, which runs Sunday- “On the Internet, Saturday, but all year. somebody contacts you “(We’re) trying to get them to understand and says, ‘I got an what ‘right’ looks like, and get them to slow item for sale that down so they can see when something looks like is a really it’s too good of a deal to be true. And, if it is, good deal,’ or, ask the right questions so they can … not get taken ‘Lucky you, advantage of,” he said.

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Lt. Col. Joshua Wright, front, commander, 1st Battalion, 67th Armored Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, briefs aspects of a terrain board to Lt. Col. Nabeel Abu Ghamadi, commander, 9th Battalion, 35th Brigade, Kuwaiti Land Forces, during a combined arms rehearsal for a security cooperation exercise in the desert Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch of Kuwait, Feb. 18. The CAR Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, dismount a UH-60 Black allowed senior leaders to verify Hawk to conduct an assault on a mock village during a bilateral exercise in Kuwait, Feb. 19. commanders knew the steps that will be taken during the exercise. Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch

Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 67th Sgt. Brandon Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Michalowski, left, and Brigade Combat Team, Pfc. Cameron Cobb, 4th Infantry Division, execute infantrymen, Company A, military operations in urban 1st Battalion, 67th terrain as part of an assault Armored Regiment, 2nd on a mock city during a bilateral Armored Brigade Combat exercise in Kuwait, Feb. 19. Team, 4th Infantry Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch Division, provide cover fire during an assault on a mock village during a bilateral exercise in Kuwait, Feb. 19.

A joint force of Kuwaiti M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and a U.S. Army breach team from the combat engineers of Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, move toward the breach, during a security operation exercise in the desert of Kuwait, Feb. 19. Exercise strengthens partnership By Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch translated to combined tactical maneuvers consisting capitalize on and get these two units out in the field, operation that the U.S. uses in future exercises.” 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public of breaching an obstacle and a joint air attack. working together so that we increase our interoperability With leaders at higher echelons focused on the Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division “The relationship between the Kuwaitis and the and really get to work on knowing each other as bigger picture, leaders at the battalion and brigade United States goes back a long way and having this exercise, friends and partners,” said Gatling. levels saw what the immediate impacts were. CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait — Side-by-side, tank- where Kuwaitis and the United States work together, is a Leaders said they knew the importance of working The Soldiers can take away the ability to partner with by-tank, U.S. and Kuwaiti forces planned and prepared in the big deal for both countries,” said Maj. Timothy Gatling, with the KLF. other forces and fight alongside one another, said Ryan. desert of Kuwait to conduct a combined-arms breach during brigade partnership coordinator, 2nd ABCT. “Kuwaitis are steadfast allies of ours,” said Maj. The interaction allowed both sides to interact and share the two countries’ annual security-cooperation exercise. Months of coordination went into making the exercise Kevin Ryan, battalion operations officer, 1st Bn., information that is both professional and personal. Soldiers of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th between the two battalion-sized elements happen. 67th Armor Reg. “We are here to partner with them, With the brigade’s deployment near the halfway Infantry Division, partnered with the 9th Battalion, 35th “When we started, we started on good ground,” said now and in the future.” mark, the partnership between 2nd ABCT and the Brigade, Kuwaiti Land Forces, to perform the weeklong Gatling. “After the event, I think I can safely say that The event set the stage for future joint exercises KLF is reaching its high-water marker. exercise, which focused on sharing information and those relationships deepened.” between the two nations. “Having an opportunity to work together as two building relationships in Kuwait, Feb. 16-20. Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd “It has visibility at the highest levels,” said Gatling. countries that have a deep relationship that dates back The exercise allowed the units to work shoulder-to- ABCT, and the KLF came together through partnership “United States Central Command is aware of this to the early ’90s is key,” said Gatlin. “We took away shoulder, strategically at a joint operations center and and they want to learn from each other. particular operation as well, and has taken a lot of some tactics and things that we want to work on as we through a large-scale model of the terrain, which “Mostly it was an opportunity we were able to interest. (The exercise) in CENTCOM’s eyes will be the continue to work together.” Photo by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl 22 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 23 ‘Latest and greatest’ doesn’t always equal happiness Commentary by has — the “latest and greatest.” Army Values — selfless service. As Chap. (Capt.) Jerry Wagner The Bible teaches that we Soldiers, we are charged with giving 1st Attack Reconnaissance should not covet or be greedy, and ourselves for others instead of seeking Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation instead be satisfied with what we selfish gain. The Noncom missioned Brigade, 4th Infantry Division have. In Luke 3:14 Jesus was Officer Creed clearly articulates questioned by a group of soldiers: that NCOs will not use their A dog crossing a bridge over a “And we, what shall we do?” position for selfishness, including stream with a piece of flesh in his And he said to them, “Do not pleasure, profit or personal safety. mouth saw his own shadow in the extort money from anyone by It is interesting to point out water, and took it for another dog threats or by false accusation, and that Soldiers were not only directed with a piece of meat double his be content with your wages.” to be happy with their earnings, own in size. One may feel that a higher- but also reminded not to steal or He therefore let go of his own ranked person earns more, and so take advantage of others that they meat and fiercely attacked the other should be more content. However, may serve and protect. dog to get his largest piece from higher earnings do not necessarily Sometimes, it can be a him. Thus, he lost both, that which equal greater contentment. As a challenge to remember all that we he grasped at in the water, because prior enlisted servicemember, I have to be grateful for, instead of it was a shadow; and his own, can remember multiple times when the luxuries that we lack. My hope because the stream swept it away. I stepped into a more-expensive is that we strive to consistently This is one of Aesop’s fables. car payment or nicer apartment in remember that we are all indeed Although the writings of the Greek conjunction with most every blessed with the provisions that storyteller born around 620 B.C. is major pay raise and promotion. we are given, and well taken care considered ancient, his point still We have often heard the words of by the United States which we rings true today. How often have “history repeats itself.” It should not serve. I pray that we would be men we found ourselves chasing the be surprising to notice that many and women of character — mindful, next new car, gadget, piece of still struggle with contentment appreciative and pleased with what technology or “upgrade?” We despite how much more we have than we have. Finally, we should be sometimes find ourselves believing those that lived 2,000 years ago. mindful that we serve the people of that happiness will come by simply The point of this biblical the United States and live the Army obtaining what someone else passage is reminiscent of one of our Values, both in and out of uniform.

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Chapel Schedule Support Office)” for events and schedules. Lent and Easter services: Fort Carson ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Phone Religious Support has several Lent and Easter Saturday 4:15-4:45pm Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 services scheduled. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Catholic services at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Chapel include: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious Education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 V Ash Wednesday, Wednesday at noon and 5 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 V Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Mass of Lord’s Supper, April 17 at 5 p.m. Friday 9-11 a.m. CWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5769 V Good Friday Service of the Passion, April 18 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 at 5 p.m. Mon-Thurs Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 First Friday Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 V Easter Vigil Mass, April 19 at 8 p.m. V Easter Sunday Mass, April 20 at 9 a.m. PROTESTANT V Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 Stations of the Cross, Fridays March 7-April 11 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-5744 at 5:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-9640 Catholic Holy Week services at Soldiers’ Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus 526-8889 Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 Memorial Chapel include: Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5744 V Sunday Anticipated Mass, Saturdays at 5 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 V Sunday Mass at 9 a.m. EASTERN ORTHODOX V Daily Mass at 11:45 a.m. Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at (612) 432-6099 for Orthodox services. Catholic services at Healer Chapel include: V JEWISH Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 472-0102.The chapel is located at V Daily Mass, Monday-Thursday at 11:45 a.m. 2346 Academy Place on the Air Force Academy. Sunday Protestant services include: ISLAMIC SERVICES V Traditional service at Healer Chapel, 9 a.m. Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. V Contemporary “ChapelNeXt” service, Veterans COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Chapel, 10 a.m. Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Kevin Cheek 554-7709 for more information. V Gospel service at Prussman Chapel, 11 a.m. V Traditional service at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, 11 a.m. Protestant Easter services April 20 include: V Easter Sunrise Service at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, 6:30 a.m. Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or patricia.a. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call V Breakfast at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel treacy2. [email protected] to volunteer. 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of at 8 a.m. Catholic Religious Education Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. V Easter worship at Healer Chapel, 9 a.m. registration is being accepted for Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday V Easter worship at Veterans Chapel classes that meet Sundays from from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial at 10 a.m. 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education Chapel. Free child care is available. Email V Easter worship at Prussman and Soldiers’ classes are available for children in [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Memorial chapels at 11 a.m. preschool through the age of Carson on Facebook for details. Easter egg hunt: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel confirmation. Classes are Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men sponsors an Easter egg hunt April 20 at also offered for adults 18 and older, meets the second and fourth 10:30 a.m. for toddlers through second-graders. seeking to join the Catholic Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Donations of small plastic eggs and small, faith and those who desire to Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. individually wrapped candy are being accepted participate in the celebrating Latter Day Saints’ Soldiers meet Wednesday at in room 133 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. of the sacraments. Call Pat 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Vacation Bible School volunteers — are needed Treacy at 524-2458 for more information. Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider for the June 9-13 program. Positions include Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue. For station leaders — imagination station crafts, youth group members are invited to attend the information or a ride call, text or email elder game assistance, snacks and preschool stations; Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ crew leaders (16 years and older); and assistance Veteran’s youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. myldsmail.net, or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at crew leaders (sixth-graders and older). Contact Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 330-3120 or jacob.r.snell.mil @mail.mil. 24 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 Appliances, devices use surprising amount of energy Commentary by Scott Clark importantly, increasing awareness is based on the size and model. Directorate of Public Works the simplest way to start saving A laptop uses about 20-60 energy conservation coordinator energy without having to invest in watts per hour. expensive energy projects, because it Video game systems use about Common appliances can is purely about changing behavior. 125 watts per hour. surprisingly have a large impact on Most people are unaware of the One bulb from a fluorescent light energy usage for a home or office. energy consumption that their actions fixture uses 25 watts per hour. A clothes dryer can use as much as use and don’t give it much thought, Leaving a number of these 5,000 watts per hour and microwaves but simple behavior changes, such devices and lights on in a large up to 1,100 when being used and, as turning devices off when not in room wastes a lot of energy. at a local utility rate of about use, can save a lot of money. Fort Carson needs everyone’s 6 cents per kilowatt-hour, the costs An example is Soldier barracks support in cutting back on energy can add up quickly. on Fort Carson. While replacing use in these areas to achieve its Net Energy awareness is about water and lighting fixtures in Zero energy goals. Take a second understanding how much energy hundreds of rooms the last two and flip the switch when no longer is used, and striving to reduce it. years under energy-efficiency using appliances and devices to As a Net Zero energy installation, contracts, a trend was noticed in the help make a difference. Fort Carson officials work to majority of rooms that televisions, For more information about the increase awareness about the lights and game consoles were left energy use of common appliances, energy people consume during on while Soldiers were at work. visit http://energy.gov/energysaver/ their day-to-day activities and Common energy-consuming articles/estimating-appliance-and- encourage them to reduce it. devices found in any home and their home-electronic-energy-use. The pluses of energy conserva- energy consumption include: To find out more about the Fort tion are many, including cost savings Flat-screen televisions use an Carson Energy Program, call the and environmental benefits. Most average of 50-200 watts per hour, program coordinator at 526-1739.

ACS the intake system,” Blansett said. primarily with ACS volunteers and She’s gotten positive feedback from Page 16 The large numbers of Soldiers and borrowed military manpower. from clients on the new system. Families passing through ACS spurred “I like the (new intake system),” “They are grateful,” she said. EFMP, their information is entered in the change. On average, 125 people a said ACS volunteer Andrea “(We) help the customer, and they a client tracking system. day physically enter the ACS building, Cunningham-O’Brien. “It’s helpful. become a client.” “It allows us the ability to follow up not including those attending classes, It’s informative, and it gets things Blansett said he’s also heard with each of those clients to make sure and there are more than 150 phone done a lot quicker.” positive remarks. that they’re getting all the assistance that calls a day, Blansett said. The privacy of the new system “They felt like they were better they need, whatever it is,” he said. “This was driven by a desire to also helps ACS staff provide for the taken care of because they had more However, intake is not conducted take the best care of Soldiers and their needs of their clients. time to talk about all of their needs for clients of certain programs, such Families that we possibly can,” he “It’s helping a lot because they and things were shared with them as EFMP, Victim Advocacy, Military said. “The education piece is the most are more open. They feel like there is about programs and services, whereas and Family Life Counselors or the critical because a lot of people just confidentiality,” said Maria Morales, before, they had no idea — that’s the Family Advocacy Program. don’t know what all we have to offer.” social service assistant. Morales thrust of the follow-up feedback “For privacy issues, they bypass The greeter desk is staffed is one of the intake specialists. we’re getting at this point,” he said.

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Upcoming events tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports nutrition, Nutrition supplement class — Evans Army cholesterol management, weight management Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Department and dietary supplement classes. For more presents a free nutritional seminar, “Dietary information, call 526-7290. Supplements — Ripped or Ripped Off,” Snow removal — Occupants of military or civilian Friday and April 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the government facilities are responsible for clearing Army Wellness Center on Prussman Boulevard. snow and ice on sidewalks leading from their For more information, call 524-5733. doorstep to the first main sidewalk along parking Military spouse employment — Hiring our Heroes lots or roadways. Ice melt is available from Fort Military Spouse program will hold a networking Carson Support Services warehouse, building reception Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Elkhorn 214. For information, call 526-9271. On-post Conference Center. The free event is open to Families can get information on snow removal all military spouses and military caregivers. by contacting Balfour Beatty Communities. To register online, visit http://HOH.greatjob.net. Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Career fair — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Financial Protection Bureau is accepting Foundation and Hiring our Heroes present the complaints from borrowers encountering problems Military Spouse Program Hiring Fair and with payday loans. To submit a complaint, Career Forum Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. consumers can visit http://www.consumerfinance. at The Club at Peterson, 260 Glasgow Ave., gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372. Peterson Air Force Base. The event is open to Mountain Post Running Club — The club will spouses of active duty, Guard, Reserves, veterans meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the and Gold Star spouses. To register online, Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps visit http://HOH.greatjob.net. available for $1 off meals at the food court. Influenza vaccinations — Shots for Soldiers General announcements will be available through their unit leadership Pharmacy Pilot Program — Beginning March 15, or medical personnel. Vaccinations for any TRICARE for Life beneficiaries who beneficiaries, 6 months and older, are available currently use network pharmacies to obtain during existing clinic appointments or during maintenance medications will be required to fill walk-in hours, 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. those prescriptions at a military treatment facility Call 526-6422 for information. or through the TRICARE home delivery option. Hospital dining facility hours change — Due to TRICARE will stop paying for these medications lower demand, hospital dining facility hours have from retail pharmacies. The program does not changed. Weekdays, full service breakfast is apply to medications for acute conditions taken served from 6-9 a.m. Grab and go items, such as for a limited time. For the latest information, boiled eggs, sandwiches and breakfast bar, are visit http://www.tricare.mil/tflpilot. available from 9-10 a.m. Lunch is 11 a.m. to Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast 2 p.m., but the grill will close at 1:30 p.m. Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military Dinner is served from 4-5:30 p.m., main line Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact appreciation day the fourth Friday of every only. No change on weekends. Breakfast, hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, month from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free events 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner, 526-2273, to make an appointment. throughout the day include breakfast and light 4-5:30 p.m. Call 526-7290 for more information. Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra lunch, resiliency resources, preventive health Disaster information available — Homeowners, Vista Communities on Schriever Air Force screenings and wellness resources, workforce renters, business owners and employees affected Base is offering six to 12 month leases to and education resources, social networking, arts by the flooding, severe storms and landslides Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire. and crafts and cooking classes. For more that were federally declared a major disaster on Call 683-3660 for more information. information, call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Sept. 14 can receive updated information from Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating Winter facilities precautions — Soldiers and staff the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To — TRICARE Online users must update their are asked to be watchful of heating-related be added to the distribution list, put “subscribe” military hospital or clinic location online each concerns in winter, including frozen pipes, and in the subject line to Brandi.Briones@ time they relocate. Transferring military hospital report them to the Directorate of Public Works fema.dhs.gov, [email protected] or or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically operations and maintenance contractor for repair [email protected]. transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense by calling in a service order to 526-5345. Check New hours — The pediatric immunization clinic Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. areas to ensure temperatures are warm enough located within pediatrics on the second floor of Library program — Tutor.com for military Families to prevent pipes from freezing and inspect the Woods Soldier Family Care Center has new offers homework and studying help from a pipes for leaks. Building occupants are required hours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for to keep windows closed during cold weather. Call 526-7653 for more information. K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors Mammography purge time — Evans Army Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance are available online 24/7 to help students in more Community Hospital mammography department Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is than 16 subjects, including math, science, English will soon purge its old films. Patients with open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with mammography films 10 years or older should 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams pick them up. Call 526-7886 to schedule film can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. pickup. Films not collected by April 1 will be Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 com/military for more information. destroyed per FDA regulations. needs Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Pregnancy the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds a monthly helping the community and more. Contact minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical support group for those whose lives have been Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss troop(underscore)[email protected]. funding based on patients seen and customer in the first few months of life. The group School lunch and breakfast program — School satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can meets the second Tuesday of each month at District 8 is accepting applications for the bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, national School Lunch and School Breakfast departments and clinics fully functional. 5265 Union Blvd. For more information, programs. Application forms are being provided Call 526-7256 for more information. visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. to all homes with a letter to parents. Additional Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — copies are available in each school. The volunteers for den leaders and committee provides short-term assistance to Department of information provided on the application is members. No experience is needed. Training the Army civilian employees, active duty-spouses confidential and will be used only for the will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. and Family members, and retired military purpose of determining eligibility and verifying There is always a need for new volunteers to personnel and eligible family members with data. Applications may be submitted any time fill positions or just help out at various activities. adult living problems, substance use concerns during the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson and issues affecting workplace productivity at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] at [email protected] or the Cubmaster, and well-being. Worksite interventions are for more information. Robert Jepsen, [email protected] and offered and consultation is available to Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. supervisors and managers regarding workplace speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family matters. EAP services are free to eligible and Airfield roads has been reduced to Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts civilians and DA civilian employees. Call 30 mph. Call 526-9267 for information Triple Threat meetings for Family members of 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at regarding the change. military personnel dealing with post-traumatic 1638 Elwell Street in building 6236, room 229. Same day appointments — Evans Army stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers numerous Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. education opportunities, including individual operating under an appointment model called Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or appointments, healthy cooking classes, commissary “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. [email protected] for details. March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Post sponsors team fitness challenge Story and photo by Carson Nutrition Care Division, Walt Johnson Evans Army Community Hospital, the Mountaineer staff Community Health Promotion Counsel and the Directorate of Family and Fort Carson community members Morale, Welfare and Recreation. can participate in the five-person Each team member has to weigh-in team 2014 Iron Horse Strong Fitness between Saturday and March 15 at Iron Challenge through June 8. Horse Sports and Fitness Center, Iron Registration deadline is Friday. Horse Family Medicine Clinic, the The program, part of the Iron Horse Nutrition Care Division or the Fort Health Education and Readiness Carson Army Wellness Center. Training program, requires each The competition will be based participating team to start and finish on points accumulated by the teams. the competition with the same five Points will be earned by taking part in people. Teams can be male, female various exercise and fitness programs or coed. Soldiers, Family members, offered across post, to include the retirees and civilian staff members Army Wellness Center, Nutrition Care 18 years and older are eligible to Division classes, DFMWR group compete in the competition. exercise classes and post fitness events. “This is a unique competition as it Weight loss percent or percent fat loss brings all agencies of health and wellness — per the AWC Bod Pod — will earn on post together toward one goal, and the team the most amount of points. that is creating a system for health,” said The team with the most amount Tony Heinz, project lead, Fort Carson of points at the end of the competition Army Wellness Center. “We need to go will win $525 and the second-place beyond the brick and mortar of the team will win $225. In addition, hospital and bring wellness to the life the top male and female athlete space of the Soldier, Family member, will receive $375 and be crowned retiree and civilian.” I-Heart champions. The program is a joint venture Contact the Fort Carson Army between the 4th Infantry Division, Wellness Center at 526-4439 or Victor Allen, front, gets assistance from Walter Thomas, right, and Edwin Alfaro, as the Fort Carson Army Wellness Center, visit http://www.facebook.com/ Soldiers participate in a group workout Monday at Waller Physical Fitness Center. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, fortcarsonarmywellnesscenter The Iron Horse Strong Fitness Challenge will consist of five-person teams. Sergeants Major Association, Fort for more information.

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Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Zumba instructor Tameka Dzuricky, left, leads a superhero-themed Zumba class, Feb. 27. The majority of Dzuricky’s overflow class responded to her “dress up” suggestion for the Zumba workout.

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between noon and 2 p.m., contact On the Brian Paneral, in the Sky Sox promotions department, at 597-1449 or email [email protected]. Open Up and over auditions will be on a first-come, BENCH first-served basis from 2-4 p.m. All vocal performances must be a cappella and only traditional renditions of The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club songs will be considered for selection. sponsors the first Mountain Registration for the upcoming Post five-on-five basketball intramural volleyball league tournament March 22-23 at the continues through Sunday at Iron Special Events Center. Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The two-day, two-game There will be men’s, women’s minimum tournament is open to teams and coed divisions. Games will be with military and civilian played Tuesdays and Thursdays at players — men and women — and 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. There will be can be a mix of units on post. a coaches meeting April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Trophies and T-shirts will be awarded at the facility. Anyone 16 years and to first-, second- and third-place older with a Department of Defense teams. The champion will be awarded identification card is eligible to the SAMC traveling trophy that will be play in the league. Call 526-3972 or on display at the division headquarters, 526-5772 for more information. according to club officials. A Commanding General Golf The cost for the tournament is Scramble is scheduled March 16 at $150 per team, with a 15 player the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. maximum per team. Contact Sgt. Registration is underway for the 1st Class Erin Hicks at 526-3214, event which begins with a shotgun start 210-792-8213 or erin.l.hicks. at 1 p.m. A CG scramble is scheduled [email protected] or contact a battalion for the first Friday of each month SAMC representative. March-September, except July’s The Colorado Springs Sky Sox hold event which will be held July 11. auditions for singers Saturday. Call 526-4102 for more information. The auditions will be held at Iron Horse indoor swimming pool the main stage in the Chapel Hills staff hosts its annual cardboard Mall Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. boat race Thursday. According to Sky Sox officials, they People can register for the event are looking for soloists, duets, trios through Monday. Each competitor will Photo by Walt Johnson and quartets to audition to sing “The build a boat at home and then bring it Go Gettas’ forward Quindel Pitts fires a shot over a defender during Star-Spangled Banner” and “God to the facility for the race. The event intramural action Feb. 27 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The post Bless America” during the upcoming is limited to 20 five-person teams, top 10 is: 1. Go Gettas, 2. Naturals, 3. Old School, 4. Phoenix, 5. Trojans, 6. Pacific Coast League season. Juggernaut, 7. Head Hunters, 8. Buckets, 9. Get Down and 10. Commanche. See Bench on Page 29 To schedule an audition time

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Bench batting practice session March 14 from Page 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the same location. Moving on The varsity team is open to active according to aquatics center officials. duty, retirees, Family members Two-hour pool parties at the Outdoor 18 years and older and DOD and Pool for up to 300 people will be Department of the Army civilians. awarded for first place in the race, Call 526-3972 for more information. best team costumes and matching The National Physique Committee boat theme, and biggest cannonball 2014 Nutrition Company Denver splash off the 3-meter board. Call Open Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini 526-4093 for more information. and Physique championships will Registration for the 2014 Rocky be held in Denver March 22. Mountain State Games is open for The event takes place at the athletes of all ages and skill levels. Infinity Park Event Center, 4400 E. Online registration is underway Kentucky Ave., in Glendale. Prejudging for athletes who wish to compete in begins at noon and the finals begin at the 41 sports for this year’s event, 4 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com held July 18-20 and 25-27 at various for tickets through 3 p.m. March 21. venues in Colorado Springs. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds According to Colorado Springs an annual event to kick off the Sports Corporation officials, the event spring season. is open to all Colorado residents, The “Club for Kids Day” students who are enrolled in a activity, open to ages 6-16, is set for Colorado college or university are March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each eligible, as are U.S. military personnel youth attending the program will and their Family members stationed receive one free club, a sleeve of in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain birdie balls and a free golf lesson. State Games have been organized in The Colorado Springs Flames, a accordance with NCAA guidelines semipro football team that features with some exceptions. Registration military members, begins training is available at http://www. for its upcoming Colorado RockyMountain StateGames.org. Football Conference season. Photo by Walt Johnson Directorate of Family and Morale, Team tryouts will be held Mesa Ridge High School’s Gabby Purnell, 2, drives between Longmont High Welfare and Recreation sports Saturday 8 at 7 p.m. at Play It Now School’s Kathryn Schell, left, and Lydia Pane, 33, during action Saturday at officials are looking for women Sports, 5025 N. Academy Blvd. There Mesa Ridge High School. The Lady Grizzlies will meet D’Evelyn High School interested in playing for the Fort will be a $50 non-refundable tryout in a Great 8 game in the Colorado 4A girls basketball championships Carson varsity softball team. fee for participants who attend. Regular Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Denver Coliseum in Denver. With a win, the Tryouts will be held March 15 season practices begin April 1, and Lady Grizzlies will advance to play in the Final Four at the University of from 9 a.m. to noon and March 16 will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays Colorado-Boulder Thursday against the winner of the Pueblo South and from 1-6 p.m. at the Mountain at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. at Elizabeth contest, also played Saturday at the Coliseum. Post Sports softball complex’s south Cheyenne Mountain High School. tower. There will be an optional — Compiled by Walt Johnson UCCS IS THE RIGHT CHOICE TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCACAATTIONTION.

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before. The museum is in City Park at 2001 An old school Motorcycle Show and swap meet Colorado Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to is March 15-16 at 3650 N. Nevada Ave., in the 5 p.m. Tickets are $22 for non-member adults and Freedom Expo Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to E $13 for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for 6 p.m. March 15 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16. entry at a certain time, call the museum or go Admission is $9 for adults and free for 12 GOutT online for availability before planning a visit. and under. There’ll be custom and antique motorcycles on display, swap meet tables, free The Rocky Mountain Military Affairs Society parking, tattoo competition, live music, door presents a free lecture, “Dragonslayer: the Life prizes and food and refreshments for sale. Buell Children’s Museum has opened its new and Legend of Erich Ludendorff,” by Dr. Jay exhibit, “Off to See the Wizards: Art+Science.” Lockenour of Temple University. Ludendorff “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Marking the 75th anniversary of the movie was a key German leader in World War I, and Trying” will be in the Pine Creek High premiere of “The Wizard of Oz,” the exhibit was active in German politics in the 1920s. The School Auditorium April 3-5, and April 11-12, sets the characters of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin presentation is March 12 at 7 p.m., at the Ruth at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $13, students Man and the Wicked Witch against a backdrop Holley Branch Library, 685 N. Murray Blvd. 12-18 are $8 and children under 12 are $6. The of scientific exploration. The museum is at For more information visit http://rmmas.org. high school is at 10740 Thunder Mountain Ave. 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo; take exit 98 B. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s Day Parade is “Music of Queen,” with the Colorado Springs and military. The museum is open 11 a.m. March 15 along Tejon Street in downtown Philharmonic, is a tribute to Queen. The to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Colorado Springs. The 90-minute parade concert is at 8 p.m. March 29 in the Pikes Peak features marching bands, floats, flags and Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.; call 520-SHOW. The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in leprechauns, and starts at noon. There Colorado Springs is open Tuesday-Saturday, will be races before the parade; visit “Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic” will be in 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the discovery http://www.csstpats.com for race information the World Arena April 3-6. The show features center is $9 for adults, $7 for college students and registration. Spectators are encouraged to the largest cast ever of Disney stars, including and $3 for children ages 4-17. Military wear green. Parking is at downtown commercial Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, admission is $4.50 for adults with military parking garages and lots or at street meters. Woody, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Stitch, Nemo identification and $1.50 for their children. and the Incredibles. There will be scenes Visit the website http://www.spacefoundation. Public Free Day at the Colorado Springs Fine from “Mulan” and “The Lion King.” org/museum for information about the discovery Arts Center is March 18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. center. It is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, just The arts center is at 30 W. Dale St. A free “Celtic Woman, the Emerald Tour” is in the Pikes off Garden of the Gods Road; call 576-8000. parking lot is across the street. Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7 p.m. April 24. Tickets are on sale, call 520-SHOW. A new exhibit is in the Colorado Springs “Addams Family,” a musical comedy Broadway Pioneers Museum, “Journey to Pikes show, is in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Spring Break Activities Peak.” The new children’s exhibit can be Cascade Ave., March 18-19, at 7:30 p.m. • Spring Break Camps for kindergarten to seen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum, Call 520-SHOW for tickets. fifth grade are set for March 24-28 at the at 215 S. Tejon St., has free admission. Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Activities at the Western Museum of Mining “Bricks-4-Kidz” incorporates the game of The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource and Industry include: Minecraft and Lego bricks. Cost per week per Center in Woodland Park has a free Scout • “Social Life in Western Mining Camps,” is an student is $150. Call 488-0880 for information. Day Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Any Scout or exhibit that explores the social history of the Register online at [email protected] leader in uniform will be admitted free. It’s towns that grew around mines. The exhibit or call 387-487. also Challenger Day, and visitors will be able focuses on the people who came West and what • Spend Spring Break with the Burros March to see a space suit and learn about being an they brought with them and what they endured. 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the two burro astronaut. The Dinosaur Ridge Museum will The exhibit will be in the museum through May. mascots, Nugget and Chism, who live at the have a display and an activity table. The center • Family Exploration Day – is March 15, mining museum. The Mining Museum is at is at 201 S. Fairview St., in Woodland Park. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Science at CU; Cool 225 North Gate Road, Interstate 25, Exit 156. Regular admission is $11.50 for adults, with Science, Bricks-4-Kidz and more. All • Spring Break Camps at Cheyenne Mountain $1 discount for military. Admission is $7.50 activities are included with admission. To Zoo are March 24-28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children 5-12 and free for 4 and under. The participate in the Science at CU demonstration, Sessions are for ages 5-7 and 8-10. Call the zoo museum is open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to call 488-0880 to register. at 633-9925 for information and costs. The 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The museum is just off Interstate 25 exit zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. 156 at 225 North Gate Blvd. The museum is • Spring Break Nature Camp: Marsh “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday. Madness, is March 24-28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for military, at the Fountain Creek Nature Center, through Aug. 24. The largest exhibition about the $6 for students, $4 ages 4-12 and free for 320 Peppergrass Lane, Call 520-6745 for ancient Maya ever to be displayed in the U.S., those under 4. 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Owner Uche Njoku takes an order at Jack’s Cafe in the Jump-n-Jack’s facility Jisella Njoku, 6, left and at Citadel Crossing. Xavier Njoku,10, check out Jump-n-Jack’s Children tackle the obstacle course inflatable the drink selection at the at Jump-n-Jack’s as parents relax nearby. snackbar at Jump-n-Jack’s.

A pirate ship is one of seven inflatables available An indoor play facility with inflatables for children to play on at Jump-n-Jack’s. Story and photos by Nel Lampe Five large jump houses use: air hockey, basketball Mountaineer staff are in the portion of the and cars, as well as a facility for ages 6 and up. It Just the Facts “multi-cade” game that Jump-n-Jack’s opened at 10 a.m. Saturday. It is designed for up to 12 years • TRAVEL TIME — 15 minutes has 3,000 choices. Board was cold outside, foggy and snowing. But it was old. The obstacle course is games can be checked out if warm in the facility. By 11 a.m. dozens of children probably the crowd favorite. • FOR AGES — Families families want to play a game. were playing in the jump houses at Jump-n-Jack’s; There’s a pirate ship, a slide No outside food is parents were relaxing, having a cup of coffee, and two jump houses. • TYPE — inflatables play area allowed. Guests can surfing the Internet, doing homework or chatting. Uche and Tahiana Njoku • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★ purchase peanut butter and A birthday party was underway in one of the four are from Atlanta, where there (Out of 5 stars) jelly sandwiches, hot dogs, party rooms. are several jump houses. grilled cheese sandwiches or The 17,500 square-foot facility has been open for “Every time we went home, • WALLET DAMAGE — $ pizza slices. Salads are also about 14 months. The bright yellow walls make the we took our kids there. We available, as well as fresh place seem sunny, even on dreary days. Seven jump talked about how we wished $ = Less than $20 fruit, muffins, cookies, ice houses in primary colors add to the fun atmosphere. there was a place like that $$ = $21-$40 cream and yogurt. Drinks It’s spacious, with lots of room for children. in Colorado Springs.” $$$ = $41-$60 include lemonade, tea, hot Toddlers have their own area, with two jump They decided to start $$$$ = $61-$80 chocolate and smoothies; houses, a kitchen set, blackboards, shopping carts, one and Jump-n-Jack’s juice boxes and water are “grocery” shelves, a puppet show and Little Tike Cars. is the result. (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) also available. A table has a train setup. The area is for ages 2-5. Uche Njoku puts a There are rules at big emphasis Jump-n-Jack’s: children must on the team members who work remove their shoes but must wear socks for sanitary there. His hiring process includes reasons. There’s no exception to this rule. Socks having job seekers play games. He may be purchased at the front desk if children aren’t wants to ensure the people who wearing socks. Adults cannot play on the inflatables. work at Jump-n-Jack’s are a good fit. Children may not be dropped off but must be Uche Njoku said Jump-n-Jack’s has great parties. Monday is military day, admission is $6.99. Families are welcome to Jump-n- accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Team members are trained to give a personalized Family Readiness Groups can have free meetings Jack’s and there are plenty of tables Families may bring their own birthday cakes to approach to each party. Parties can be arranged for at Jump-n-Jack’s, call 573-8770 for details. and chairs available for parents. There arranged parties. eight, 14 or 20 guests, for two hours with a host, Family memberships are available for three are newspapers, magazines and a large Admission is good for all day, so families invitations, thank you cards, entertainment, pizza months, and frequent user discounts are available. flat screen TV for watching news or can leave for appointments, meals or errands, and and juice boxes. Families can bring their own Special offers can be found on the company’s sports. Free Wi-Fi is available. Parents return later the same day. cake or order cupcakes from Jump-n-Jack’s. Facebook page. can interact with other parents in the Parents must sign a waiver before children use Private parties can be arranged at Jump-n-Jack’s, Jump-n-Jack’s is at 563 N. Academy Blvd., in adult lounge, work on homework or the facility. The waiver is available on the website. when the facility can be rented for a specific the Citadel Crossing Shopping Center. It’s across surf the Internet, while having a cup The hours for Jump-n-Jack’s are Monday- timeframe. Academy Boulevard from the Citadel Mall and of freshly roasted coffee or healthy Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday hours Admission for children is $8.99 for each behind the Olive Garden restaurant. Youngsters use the jumphouse in the toddler area at Jump-n-Jack’s as a snacks from Jack’s Café menu. are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays hours are noon child ages 1-12. Children under 1 year old are The website is http://www.Jump-n-Jacks.com Places to see in the team member in a referee uniform watches. There are also games children can to 6 p.m. admitted free as are parents. or call 573-8770. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014 March 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — March 7, 2014

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