Vol. 77, No. 16 April 26, 2019 Prepare for ‘Rangers lead the way’ extreme weather, wildfires Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

With summer quickly approaching, it is time to consider several hazards which have the potential to affect the Fort Carson community. ’Tis the season for severe thunder and lightning storms, which can start fires and create flash flood conditions. Extreme weather happens throughout the year, however, the current focus of the emergency management staff in Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) is on the summer extreme weather conditions and wildfires. Extreme weather includes tornadoes, hailstorms, flooding and severe thunderstorms. This time of year, humidity is very low, typically in the single digits or in the teens, which can lead to very dry fire conditions. These conditions provide for an intense wildland fire season, yet the periodic flash floods can menace many of the creeks. The one thing each of these extreme weather conditions or wildfires have in common is each individual person and how well-prepared a person is. Now is the time to think about preparing emergency kits and talking with family about creating a plan in the case of severe weather or wildfires. What is the plan? How will family members communicate? What about pets? If power is lost for an extended period of time, is there enough shelf stable food and potable water on hand to last for three days? Fort Carson community members should consider participating in the following activities to help prepare for future severe weather events. • Sign up for local alerts and warnings by enrolling in Fort Carson’s emergency warning and mass notification system, called AtHoc; a link is on the Fort Carson homepage • El Paso County operates a mass warning notification system as well; register cell phone numbers by visiting the El Paso-Teller 911 Authority at https:// elpasoteller911.org • Assemble or update emergency supplies for home, car and workplace • Learn about local hazards and create a Family Emergency Plan; don’t forget pets • Collect and safeguard critical documents, keep them in a fireproof, safe place or create password- protected digital copies Photo by Markeith Horace • Document property and obtain appropriate The 28 remaining teams of the 2019 Best Ranger Competition begin day two events at Todd Field with various insurance for relevant hazards round-robin events April 13 at Fort Benning, Ga. The teams took part in a modified Army Combat Fitness Test, an Expert Infantryman Badge weapons lane and a dual-tower and knot-testing challenge. See Wildfires on Page 4

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MOUNTAINEER Prevent, recover from Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Randy A. George lower back injuries Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger By Capt. Paul Kuwik Modified bent leg body twist Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt Physical therapist, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, • Lie on back with knees bent and feet flat on ground Chief, Print and Web Communications: 4th Infantry Division • Lower knees to approximately 90 degrees to the table • Hold for two seconds and return to starting position, Rick Emert

Lower back pain is an extremely common complaint, then repeat going opposite direction Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon however, performing mobility and strengthening exercises • Repeat two-three times with repetitions of 10 about can significantly improve symptoms. four-five times daily Staff writer: Scott Prater Hip extension What are common causes? • Start with a knee on the floor Sports writer: Walt Johnson Postural neglect • Lunge forward, extending hip as far as possible Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall • Sitting in a slouched posture, prolonged forward • Hold for two seconds and return to starting position. bending, improper lifting form • Repeat two-three times with repetitions of 10 about • Associated with a “rounded” back, which causes four-five times daily This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the excessive stress on the low back muscles and Department of Defense. Contents of the ligaments especially under load Core strengthening exercises Mountaineer are not necessarily the official Poor core stability Gluteal bridge and progression view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government • Core stability is considered the ability to • Lay on back with knees bent or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation maintain an even pelvis during dynamic activities; • Tighten glutes and lift the hips is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer poor core stability can lead to compensations • Hold for two seconds, and return to starting position. is the responsibility­ of the Public Affairs Office, during deadlifts, squats and running, which can • Repeat three times with repetitions of 10 about Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. 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The deadline for submissions to the Colorado National Guardsmen compete Dedication, excellence, teamwork Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week Army, Air Force split Best Warrior Competition — Page 10 EACH bariatrics program receives accreditation — before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer Space-enabled capabilities Page 27 staff reserves the right to edit submissions for Panel talks support to operations, disaster newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. relief — Page 11 At Ease Policies and statements reflected in the news and editorial columns represent views Privately Owned Weapons Mentorship Program Attraction of the individual writers and under no Initiative takes educational approach — Page 12 Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs daily — Page 29 circumstances are to be considered those of Military Briefs Festival the Department of the Army. Services available on Fort Carson — Page 13 Fountain Creek family fun day festival — Page 29 Reproduction of editorial material is Families welcome home loved ones Beyond the gate authorized. Please credit accordingly. Soldiers return to Carson after 9 months — Page 14 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 30 Soldier of the Week Within the gate Sgt. Ruben Ramos — Page 15 Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 32 Best Ranger Competition ‘Ivy’ teams rough it for 3 days — Page 20 Sports Tuu Shua wins volleyball title Community Intramural volleyball championship decided — Page 33 Display / Classified advertising 40 attend SOS event B r i e f s 634-5905 Event honors Gold Star spouses — Page 19 Sports events in, around Fort Carson — Page 35 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response, Soldiers enter MBA hall of fame Mountaineer editor Prevention Dream turns into reality — Page 36 526-4144 ‘What I really needed’ — Page 22 DES highlight Classified Post information Division chiefs inform community on current policies, Featuring small business directory and a welcome 526-5811 procedures — Page 24 home real estate section — Page 37 Post weather hotline 526-0096 April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News Change of responsibility New leadership eager to continue brigade legacy Story and photo by Spc. Rommel Forde 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The “Raider” Brigade welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. Romani to the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, as he took over leadership responsibilities April 16 from Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Tennant during a ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Col. Monté Rone, commander, 1st SBCT, presided over the event as Tennant passed the organizational colors to Romani. “Command Sgt. Maj. Tennant, you exceeded the scope of your duties and responsibilities as the command sergeant major of the Raider Brigade,” said Rone. “You epitomize what it means to be an (NCO) and expert war fighter and you live the Raider Brigade motto of being ‘Fit, Inspired, Disciplined, Trained and READY.’” Tennant served nearly 30 years in the Army and the past 27 months as the 1st SBCT senior enlisted leader. During his time, Tennant successfully trained and led more than 4,500 Soldiers in the brigade through multiple field exercises, two National Training Center rotations and one deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. “I will never forget his passion, he is the definition of what you call a passionate and dedicated leader,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Jelani Edwards, senior enlisted leader, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st SBCT. “You could find him out there during physical training … with these young troopers early in the morning. Then late in the evening, staying after with staff to make sure everything is taken care of.” Tennant said it takes a team to maintain a position that provides leadership, guidance and mentorship for the thousands of troops. “I have been truly blessed with mentoring over 74 first sergeants and commanders, 14 command sergeants major and battalion commanders along with their operations sergeants, which supported clear and concise orders to train and develop the 37 diverse companies in this amazing brigade,” he said. Tennant took the time during the ceremony to express his confidence Command Sgt. Maj. Charles W. Tennant, outgoing senior enlisted leader, passes the colors in Romani. to Col. Monté Rone, commander; before handing them to Command Sgt. Maj. Delfin J. “Command Sgt. Maj. Romani you are truly more than ready to take this Romani, incoming senior enlisted leader, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, signifying the passing of responsibility to the new leadership April 16 at the See COR on Page 4 William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. 4 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019

Grueling competition tests troops

Photo by Jeanine Mezei Capt. Brandon Passons and Sgt. 1st Class Michael Merritt run to complete the Community Hospital (EACH), and Merritt, a radiology specialist at EACH, earned 12-mile road march during the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) competition their badges after a grueling two-week competition. Out of eight EFMB recipients, at Fort Carson April 19. Passons, a nurse and executive officer at Evans Army three were assigned to EACH.

back pain, about 35 percent of those in their Wildfires Back exercises 20s had some sort of disc degeneration or From Page 1 From Page 2 herniation but were symptom free. Doomed to chronic pain? • Make property improvements to reduce potential injury and • Repeat three times with repetitions Many times, people with back pain property damage of 10 about two-three times weekly feel they have to live with it forever. While • Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources Single leg split squats symptoms may be slow to improve, things A wildfire is an unplanned fire burning in a natural area such • Place back foot on chair, squat down can always be done to positively impact as a forest, grassland or prairie. Wildfires can: keeping trunk upright back pain, even if it only slightly reduces • Often be caused by humans or lightning • Don’t let front knee move forward symptoms. Stick with the exercises and • Cause flooding or disrupt transportation, gas, power and • Return to starting position improvements should likely be seen. communications • Repeat three times with repetitions When to be concerned: • Happen anywhere, anytime, and risk increases with periods of of 10 about two-three times weekly If back pain worsens or if other little rain and high winds concerning symptoms occur such as • Cost the federal government billions of dollars each year MRI says … unrelenting night pain, increasing When under a wildfire warning, get to safety right away: Many people with back pain undergo numbness and/or weakness of legs or dif- • Leave if told to do so excessive imaging revealing some kind of ficulty with maintaining bowel or bladder • If trapped, call 911 abnormality. In one study of people without function seek immediate medical care. • Listen for emergency information and alerts • Use N95 masks to keep from breathing particles in the air Understanding the differences between watches and warnings as issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service assist you in planning next actions. COR Medal, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the A tornado watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes From Page 3 Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Iraq are possible, in and near the watch area. It does not mean they will Campaign Medal. occur. It only means they are possible. A tornado warning is issued brigade,” Tennant said. “You and your “Command Sgt. Maj. Tennant was a when a tornado is imminent. When a tornado warning is issued, seek family will be the perfect fit for the next great inspiration, very motivational, and he safe shelter immediately. challenges ahead. You have more than always pushed the Soldiers to want to do A severe thunderstorm warning is issued when severe thunderstorms proved your readiness and eagerness to their best,” said Spc. Stacie Williams, Dakota are occurring or imminent in the warning area. Severe thunderstorms continue the legacy of the Raider Brigade.” Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, are defined as follows: Romani brings a long list of 1st SBCT. “I believe that Command Sgt. 1) Winds of 58 mph or higher and/or achievements and experience to the brigade. Maj. Romani will do the same thing.” 2) Hail that is one inch in diameter or larger Since joining the Army in May 1997, some Romani is looking forward to the Before venturing out, monitor weather forecasts for intended of Romani’s achievements and credentials responsibility, he said, and has plans for travel area and the route planned to get there. Be aware of warning include, the Warrior Leader Course, Senior the brigade. signs during activities: darkening cloud cover, high winds, rainfall, Leader Course, the U.S. Army Sergeant “It is a privilege and honor to assume thunder and flashes of light are the warning signs for possible cloud- Major Course, Air Assault School, Jump this role as your command sergeant major,” to-ground lightning strikes. Dense white or light gray smoke is an Master School, Ranger School and Sapper Romani said. “I can promise you (these) indicator of a fire. Listen to weather-alert radios, TV or commercial Leader Course, to name a few. three things: I will always give you 110 radio or use a weather application on smart phones to stay Along with his military education, percent — from physical training to informed about thunderstorm watches and warnings or information Romani earned an associate degree in close of business and beyond; I will be about wildfires. general studies, a baccalaureate degree personally accountable for everything that For more information concerning severe weather or wildfires, in business administration and a master’s I ask from you; and I will always keep visit http://ready.army.mil/ or https://www.colorado.gov/dhsem/ degree in leadership studies. Some of his myself mentally alert, physically strong readycolorado-0. military awards and decorations include the and morally straight.” April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Heroic actions rewarded Four Soldiers receive valor awards Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Four Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stood proudly in front of their leaders and peers April 12 during an awards ceremony at Fort Carson. The ceremony recognized Sgt. 1st Class Timoteo Salinas, Staff Sgt. Andrew Brant, Staff Sgt. Ryan Bomze and Spc. Alexander Jimenez for their heroic actions six months ago while deployed as part of Task Force Stalwart in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. On the morning of Oct. 4, a platoon from Alpha Company, Task Force Stalwart, encountered an improvised explosive device, which immobilized one of the platoon’s vehicles. The Quick Reaction Force (QRF) platoon was immediately notified. “Our platoon was the QRF platoon that morning,” said Salinas, the platoon sergeant at the time. “We were doing one week as QRF platoon every other month, so we weren’t doing it very often, we just got to be the unlucky platoon that got called upon that day.” Above: Col. Dave Zinn, commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Salinas and his platoon sprang into action and Infantry Division, pins an Army Commendation Medal with V device on Staff Sgt. headed out to the site of impact with an explosive Andrew Brant, with 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT, April 12 ordinance disposal (EOD) team to clear the path. during an awards ceremony at Fort Carson. Right: Four Soldiers with 1st Battalion, “Once we were in position, we helped the 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, received Army Commendation Medals with V device April 12 during an awards See Valor on Page 15 ceremony on Fort Carson.

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4SB Soldiers 534th Signal Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Soldiers attach security lines to a high-capacity line-of-sight communications antenna April 1 during train to fight the Warfighter exercise at Fort Hood, Texas. Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

FORT HOOD, Texas — “Train like you fight, and fight like you train.” The Army has used the phrase for 534th Signal decades, to emphasize the need for Soldiers to be ready Company, 4th to go to war at any given time. They may not know Special Troops where they’re going next, but they know they have to Battalion, 4th be ready at a moment’s notice to answer the call. To that Sustainment end, the Army conducts periodic Warfighter exercises Brigade, 4th to keep the Soldiers sharp in their skills. Infantry Division, Warfighter is a two-week command and control Soldiers attach exercise to test and evaluate a company’s reaction and security lines to methods of battle pertaining to its management and a high-capacity execution abilities, through a virtual battlefield. These line-of-sight joint exercises improve information flow and processes communications between higher commands and subordinate units. antenna April “We participated in multiple brigade-level staff 1 during the exercises leading up to this event to ensure the team Warfighter was aware of the mission and was prepared to anticipate exercise at Fort support requirements to ensure mission success,” said Hood, Texas. Capt. Emily Chapman, assistant operations officer, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. “Not only are we exercising all of our communications systems, but this is the most realistic way to stress the logistics planning capabilities due to the size of the mission we’re supporting.” The Warfighter exercise provides real interactions “The exercise focused on the complex battle that staff sections and show the parent units that we are with professional role-players including local civilian may take place between U.S. Coalition Forces and ready to engage and destroy the enemy.” leaders, humanitarian relief groups, media reporters the enemy,” said Sgt. Justin M. Lawler, geospatial The event was the premiere culminating exercise and even criminal organizations, all meeting with and engineer, 4th SB. “The training is meant to provide for brigade staff this year. challenging a unit’s leadership and staff. the commander with the combat abilities from all “The exercise is great training that gets us out of the normal garrison work environment and aids in the training of Soldiers on their primary duties and battle tasks,” Lawler said. “I’m doing battle tracking, enemy equipment research and system Soldiers with capabilities, plus I make sure that communications 4th Sustainment are setup with the parent units.” Brigade, 4th Infantry During the Warfighter exercise, 4th SB Division, carry a oversaw sustainment and replenishment shelter into position operations in the III Corps area of responsibility April 1 during the against a notional foreign enemy. Warfighter exercise “4th Sustainment Brigade will be controlling (WFX) at Fort Hood, five other combat sustainment support battalions,” Texas. WFX is a Chapman said. “The exercise will assess two-week command our brigades’ ability to manage, direct and and control exercise synchronize logistics support across multiple to test and evaluate divisions aimed to train and improve operational a headquarters readiness, warfighting functions and effectiveness reaction and across the brigade staff.” methods of battle Chapman has been waiting for the opportunity pertaining to its to participate in a warfighter exercise, she said. management and “I’ve never had the chance to participate in execution abilities, a Warfighter before in my short but exciting, nine- through a virtual year career,” Chapman said. “It’s been something battlefield. I’ve been looking forward to since arriving in the unit almost a year ago. I’m very thankful to be a part of this unique learning experience.” April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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Rommel Forde the 50 Best Sapper teams from across events, strength and endurance events, The pair quickly realized that 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team the country and world have had the technical events, land navigation and having an encouraging teammate Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division chance to compete in this rigorous com- an “X-mile run,” which consisted of can mean the difference between petition and earn the title of Best Sapper. running five miles while carrying success and failure. FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. “When our nation needs a tough water jugs and sand bags, while covering “When times get hard, you can — Capt. Erwin J. Marciniak, logistics job done, they call the Army. When our a distance of 50 miles. always get through by understanding officer in charge, and 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Army needs a tough job done, they call “We prepared for this competi- the only thing that will make the pain Matsumoto, assistant operations offi- on the Sappers,” said Retired Lt. Gen. tion by running, rucking and we spent stop is completing the tasks or event,” cer, both with 299th Brigade Engineer Robert B. Flowers, 86th Commandant some time on the weekends studying said Marciniak. “It’s amazing how by Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat of the U.S. Army Engineer School and our Sapper skills,” Matsumoto said. “We adopting this mindset allows you to Team, 4th Infantry Division, teamed up 50th Chief of Engineers, who played a also followed the Mountain Technical break through the fatigue and keep a to compete in the Best Sapper Competition key role in advocating for the authorized Institute 13-week best ranger train up.” fast pace.” April 8-10 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. wear of the Sapper tab. Out of the 48 teams to compete, only Matsumoto said it was an honor just The competition challenged and “Over the last 50 hours, Marciniak 26 finished the arduous competition. to be selected for the competition. tested combat engineers from both the and Matsumoto lived up to our motto of “To physically prepare for the “But to be deemed one of the top Army and Marine Corps on a multi- ‘Proven Pioneers,’” said Command Sgt. competition, we followed the grueling three teams out of the group of the tude of skills required to be a combat Maj. Shade S. Munday, 299th BEB, 1st 13-week Mountain Tactical Institute’s country’s best, that is a remarkable feat,” engineer. It wasn’t until June 2004 SBCT. “They proved that Pioneers will Best Ranger Train Up Plan,” said said Matsumoto. that the Sapper tab was authorized for accept any challenge placed in front of Marciniak. “And then we prepared for The team said they learned a lot permanent wear upon completion of them, leaving future Pioneers inspired.” it technically by reviewing the published from the competition. the Sapper Leader Course. Since the Each team participated in a ruck guidance and then receiving help from “The biggest thing I’ve taken away first Best Sapper Competition in 2007, march, written exam, team-building our battalion and the training aids.” from the competition is the focus on the Even with months of training basics and just how broad that basis of and preparation, the Best Sapper knowledge is,” said Marciniak. “One of Photos by Spc. Marcus McKinney Competition still presented difficult the things I like about the competition is Capt. Erwin J. Marciniak, right, logistics officer in charge, and 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Matsumoto, hurdles for the candidates to overcome. you never know what is going to be tested assistant operations officer, both with 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade “I overcame the deadlift station by each year and there are always a few events Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct water borne operations, during the Best Sapper seeing my strong battle buddy, Chris, on you didn’t prepare for. It’s humbling but Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., which they placed first out of 48 teams. the sidelines, silently judging me,” said at the same time extremely motivating Matsumoto. “That gave me the boost of when you get through those events, and it confidence and encouragement I needed illuminates areas you need to work on in to get through that station.” order to become a better Soldier.”

Above: Capt. Erwin J. Marciniak, logistics officer in charge, carries 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Matsumoto, assistant operations officer, both with 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Above: 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Matsumoto, assistant Right: 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Matsumoto, Division, during the buddy carry exercise operations officer with assistant operations officer portion of the Best Sapper Competition at 299th Brigade Engineer with 299th Brigade Engineer Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Capt. Erwin J. Marciniak, left, logistics officer in charge, and 1st Lt. Left: 1st Lt. Jeremy Y. Matsumoto, assistant Division, crawls under a log completes a reverse low crawl Jeremy Y. Matsumoto, assistant operations officer, both with 299th operations officer with 299th Brigade during the obstacle course under barbed wire during the Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade portion of the Best Sapper obstacle course portion of 4th Infantry Division, work as a team to carefully prepare a charge Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducts Competition at Fort the Best Sapper Competition for a demolition exercise during the Best Sapper Competition a weapons assembly during the Best Sapper Leonard Wood, Mo. at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.

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Six Airmen and eight Soldiers of the Colorado Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida Above: Staff Sgt. Christopher Baile, 140th Logistic National Guard competed in the 2019 Best Warrior Readiness Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard, Competition at Fort Carson April 11-14 to see who marches between stations wearing Mission Oriented among them was the best. Protective Posture gear at the 2019 Best Warrior When the competition finally came to an end and Competition at Fort Carson April 13. Fourteen Colorado the Soldiers and Airmen were tired and exhausted, they Army and Air National Guardsmen competed in the four-day mustered up the energy and motivation to see who the event challenging them physically and mentally with tasks winners were. Tech Sgt. Christopher Bailey, a cargo including a stress shoot, land navigation, written test, road noncommissioned officer in charge, 140th Logistics march, obstacle course and other surprise events. Readiness Squadron, was named the best NCO among them. Spc. Jake Beehler, a UH-60 helicopter repairer Right: A Soldier with the Colorado Army National with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 140th Aviation Guard maneuvers the obstacle Regiment, was named the best junior enlisted. course at Fort Carson April 14 during “Coming into it, I didn’t have knowledge of the 2019 Best Warrior Competition. The a lot of the stuff,” Bailey said. “I think my mental competition went from April 11-14 and consisted fortitude and the heart I had to push through is what kept of various events challenging the Soldiers and me (going).” Airmen mentally and physically. The challenges were part of a promise made by Command Sgt. Maj. Edward Macias, Colorado Army Colorado Army and Air National Guardsmen Below: National Guard senior enlisted leader, during his compete in the 2019 Best Warrior Competition at introductory briefing on the first night of the competition. Fort Carson April 11-14. The three-day event “You’re going to be challenged, physically and challenged the Soldiers and Airmen with physical and mental tasks including a stress shoot, land Courtesy photo See Best Warrior on Page 17 navigation, written test and other surprise events.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Panel talks support to operations, disaster relief By Lira Frye for the brigade to do everything it needs Lt. Col. Anne McClain, opened the Domestic Operations Awareness and U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense to support the space mission, Dickinson discussion with a recorded video Assessment Response Tool (DAART), Command/Army Forces Strategic Command said, “not only for the Army, but for the presentation from the International Space provides situational awareness to leaders joint force.” Station (ISS) and talked about how the ISS that enables disaster relief forces to When most people think of the “Whether a Soldier needs to shoot, was instrumental in studying the planet. have a common operating picture by Army, they do not necessarily think move or communicate, there is typically Having spent most of her career sharing photos, area assessments and about its space-enabled capabilities, nor some type of space platform contributing conducting low reconnaissance flying a written information. are they aware the Army has a specially to how we do that,” he said. Kiowa Warrior, McClain said she could “There’s a commonality between trained space cadre, said the leader of Leaders from throughout the confirm that “the ISS is the ultimate the use of space to support traditional U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense command as well as West Point, joined reconnaissance platform.” military operations and space in support Command/Army Forces Strategic Dickinson in a panel discussion focusing The ability to receive and share of civil authorities,” De Fatta said. “They Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT). on how the Army’s space capabilities information as well as communicate both need effective communication and In remarks made to members of the apply to every Army and joint force using space-based platforms is critical command and control.” international space community, industry mission set, including humanitarian in both military operations and disaster Another commonality is the need to and defense leaders, April 11 at the 35th assistance and disaster relief. relief efforts. track and locate those participating in a Space Symposium, Lt. Gen. James H. “USASMDC/ARSTRAT provides Panelist Richard De Fatta, director, military operation or a disaster relief effort. Dickinson, USASMDC/ARSTRAT’s the Army and the joint force capabilities SMDC’s Future Warfare Center, provided Mark Utz, the command’s Force commanding general, said the Army has that enable military use of the space information on two space-enabled systems Tracking Management Center chief, the greatest number of space-enabled domain,” he said, describing capabilities designed to support communication and described how defense force tracking systems among all the services. from Army astronauts on the International information needs. The first system, capabilities provided by SMDC can be With the U.S. picking up its pace in Space Station to Army Space Support Fly-Away kits, was developed to address used to support civil authorities. the race to space, the 1st Space Brigade’s Teams who provide space expertise to command, control and communication “Force tracking provides military new location at the Mountain Post is forces operating on the ground. challenges encountered by disaster significant as it holds the capabilities Panel member, U.S. Army astronaut response teams. Another system, the See Symposium on Page 17 “There’s a commonality between the use of space to support traditional military operations and space in support of civil authori- ties. They both need effective communication

and command Photo by Dottie K. White Lt. Gen. James H. Dickinson, commanding general, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic and control.” Command, right, leads a panel during the 35th Space Symposium April 11 in Colorado Springs. Leaders from throughout the command as well as the U.S. Military Academy, joined Dickinson in a panel discussion focusing on how the Army’s space — Richard De Fatta capabilities apply to every Army and joint force mission set, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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“Ivy” Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division and community members took part in a new initiative at Fort Carson called the Privately Owned Weapons Mentorship Program to learn about weapons safety and perform target practice, April 12. The event was scheduled due to a dramatic rise in accidents, a lack of knowledge of Colorado state law and negative trends in basic weapons safety. “The 4th Infantry Division developed an initiative to take an educational and recreational approach in increasing privately owned weapons safety, confidence and competency in order to increase our readiness posture and mitigate accidents (or) incidents with privately owned weapons,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig, division command sergeant major (Rear), 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “The event was well received by the 96 participants, and is something we will host as a quarterly event.” Weapons safety has been a growing concern with leadership within the 4th Infantry Division. “In the last three years, we’ve had 11 negative discharges involving privately owned weapons,” said Michael Sabatini, deputy safety director, 4th Infantry Division. “Since September 29, 2018, we’ve had seven negative discharges.” As trends began moving in a negative direction, the division safety officers advised brigade leadership that a weapons safety course should take place to coach and mentor Soldiers. Above: Command Sgt. “Just in this fiscal year, we have lost two Soldiers that involved “A lot of people don’t really know the details about it.” Maj. Anton Hillig, division privately owned weapons, so we wanted to do something that would Along with the training and the shooting practice, the program was command sergeant major help curb the negative trend that was going on,” Sabatini said. a way to introduce the range to many of the Soldiers on Fort Carson. (Rear), 4th Infantry Division The event included certified weapons instructors from the El “A lot of the Soldiers didn’t know that this range is available to and Fort Carson, briefs Paso County Sheriff’s Office, who discussed weapons safety and them for free,” DeSimon said. participants prior to the Colorado state laws. The large turnout for this initial program pleased the program’s start of the Privately Owned “The instructors wanted to talk about specifically the “Make organizers. Weapons Mentorship My Day” law just because there’s so much ambiguity about it,” “I’m ecstatic about it,” Sabatini said. “I think it is going to make a Program event at Fort said Sgt. 1st. Class Glenn DeSimon Jr., the division provost NCO. significant, positive impact on our Soldiers and Family members.” Carson April 12. The event included target practice, weapons safety guidance and a state law instruction.

Left: Participants engage in target practice during the initial Privately Owned Weapons Mentorship Program at Fort Carson April 12. The goal of the quarterly program is to educate Soldiers and Family members on weapons laws in Colorado and promote safety.

See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Military Of note School. Since 1941 OCS has trained many of Briefs The Second (Indianhead) Division Association America’s finest leaders, including 50 Medal is looking for people who served in the Army’s of Honor recipients. Alumni serve this nation 2nd Infantry Division. The 98th annual reunion in as Army officers and later as industrial leaders, Hours of operation New hours of operation for Joint Personal Property Tuscon, Arizona, will take place Sept. 18-22. For more government administrators, elected officials and Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday information call 224-225-1202 or email Bob Haynes national leaders. The OCS Alumni Association the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office at [email protected]. fosters fellowship, highlights OCS history and will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will IBM and Casy are offering a free Cyber Security memorializes OCS graduates lost in service to our open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to-face Training course for veterans and military members nation. Learn more at https://www.ocsalumni.org. personal property counseling briefing is mandatory May 6-10 in Colorado Springs. The course will Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training for JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling option provide a certification for those interested in cyber — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson to process applications through the Defense Personal security and data analytics. Email [email protected] commanding general has directed all Soldiers, Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is for questions or to register, visit https://casy.us/ibm-i2. sergeant first class through command sergeant located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Garrison ceremonies staff relocation — The Garrison major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 Ceremonies and Events Team has moved to a new captain and above, to attend Casualty Assistance to schedule a DPS appointment. location. The staff is now located at building 1230 on Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry Facility the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street (where The training is held in the USO building, 1218, — The facility located at building 1525 does not the DA Photo Studio is located). Room numbers are 119 room 203 on a first-come, first-served basis. The launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing for the administrative NCO, 116 for the NCO in charge class times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2019 training and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by and 114 for the program manager. Phone numbers have dates are: May 7-9, June 11-13, July 9-11, Aug. Army Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which remained the same, 524-4578 or 524-2827. 13-14, Sept. 10-12, Oct. 15-17, Nov. 12-14 and provides a list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to Save the date for TREA — The Enlisted Association Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek Williams, Casualty be laundered by the LRC laundry facility. Annex A is Chapter 1 is hosting a grand reopening ceremony Assistance Center operations and trainer, for posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry May 4, 1-4 p.m. at 3035B S. Academy Blvd. additional training opportunities. Call 526- facility in building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to Seeking OCS Alumni — The Officer Candidate 5614 or email usarmy.carson.imcom-central.list. clean their OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. School (OCS) Alumni Association is looking for [email protected] or derek.williams4. The CIF will not accept OCIE turn in that is not graduates of the U.S. Army Officer Candidate [email protected]. clean or free of dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 or email pre-separation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; coordinated on a case-by-case basis. [email protected]. initial counseling­ Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and • Subsistence Support Management Office, building Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. p.m. in building 1525, room 308. The phone number 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — is 526-2840. review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from to 3 p.m. • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer • Transition services in building 6237 — include — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but a mandatory weekly five-day program covering p.m.; call 526-5984. can provide general claims assistance. Household transition overview, Military Occu­pational Skill • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, goods claimants must report their loss or damage Crosswalk, finan­cial planning, U.S. Depart­ment of 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer directly to the transpor­tation service provider (TSP) Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. by fax or through the Defense Personal Property benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of fairs, resource fairs and employer days. midnight. delivery. Claims must be sub­mitted to the TSP within • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — • Hazardous Material Control Center, building nine months of delivery for full replacement value. Biweekly elective classes available following the 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal five-day TAP program include social net­working, Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced the warehouse at 526-2979. now being adjudicated by the Center for Per­sonnel résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can dress for success. of Public Works Business Operations and Integration be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, Division Work Management Branch, located in http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition building 1219, is responsible for processing work Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. Unit Soldiers. orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services Form 4283). The Work Management Branch is open (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- for processing work orders and other in-person one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on customer is served at 3:30 p.m. customer support is by appointment only and can federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn be scheduled by calling 526-6112. predeployment brief or a profess­ional development in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 Medical Activity Correspondence Department office brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, hours — The Cor­respondence (Release of Information) for upcoming job fairs and job postings. call 526-3321 for an appointment. Office in the Patient Administration Division • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Elwell St. near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. — services include a computer lab to complete the Last issue/turn in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions See Briefs on Page 18

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter (Wilderness Road) LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. 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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Saturday- Closed Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Sunday Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Thursday 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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed 14 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 Families welcome home loved ones Soldiers return to Carson after 9 months Story and photos by Sgt. James Geelen 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers with 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, returned home April 13, and were welcomed with a ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. The 247th CSC, deployed in July in support of Operation Inherent Resolve for U.S. Central Command. Their mission was to conduct train, advise and assist operations that enabled Iraqi National Defense and Security Forces to increase security and stability in order to prevent terrorist safe havens. “Our Spartans performed excep- tionally, working independently, many in austere environments and spread out over 14 locations in four countries,” said Capt. Julius J. Price, commander, 247th CSC, 68th CSSB, 4th SB. “I am honored to be a part of such a world class organization.” For many of the Soldiers this was their first deployment. “It’s a great feeling to be home right now,” said Spc. Churon Stewart, a Above: Soldiers from petroleum supply specialist. “After 247th Composite Supply nine months of sun, fuel and missions, Company, 68th Combat I’m ready to see my Family and get Sustainment Support some home cooking.” Battalion, 4th Sustainment During the reunion, Staff Sgt. Kevin Brigade, 4th Infantry Naylor, motor sergeant, was able to meet Division, deboard a plane his 7-month old daughter, Kenzie. April 13 in Colorado Springs “I’ve waited a long time for this day after a nine-month to come,” Naylor said. “It’s the greatest deployment in support of feeling in the world. There’s nothing else Operation Inherent Resolve. that can make you feel like this. The ceremony also welcomed home the 984th Military Police Company, Left: Staff Sgt. Kevin Naylor, 759th Military Police Battalion. The motor sergeant, 247th MPs also deployed in July but to Kuwait Composite Supply Company, and Qatar in support of Operation 68th Combat Sustainment Spartan Shield. While deployed they Support Battalion, 4th executed professional law enforcement Sustainment Brigade, 4th and personal security detachment Infantry Division, reacts to missions in support of Area Support his wife, Ashley, and 7-month- Group (ASG) Kuwait and ASG Qatar in old daughter, Kenzie, April order to ensure the safety and readiness 13 at the William “Bill” Reed of coalition forces. Special Events Center after The troops were welcomed home a nine-month deployment during the ceremony, surrounded by in support of Operation friends and Family. Inherent Resolve.

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After medically evacuating the incident happened or helped aid the work his Soldiers did that day. Valor casualty from the area and learning of casualty, Soldiers sometimes don’t know “Receiving this award to me From Page 5 the Soldiers passing by, Salinas’ top how to react afterward,” said Salinas. “I personally is not a big deal,” said priority from that point on was talking wanted to let them get their thoughts and Salinas. “It’s more rewarding to know platoon secure the area,” said Brant, to his Soldiers. feelings out while it was still fresh on that we did everything we could to try squad leader for the QRF platoon at the “Whether they heard about the their minds.” to save someone’s life, to me that’s the time. “Shortly after helping secure incident, were at the site where the Salinas said he was proud of the most important thing.” the area, one of the medics and I saw a secondary (explosion) go off.” Brant said he vividly remembers seeing one of the EOD team members impacted by the blast. Without any hesitation Brant and Jimenez, the QRF’s platoon medics, sprinted approximately 50 meters to aid the casualty. “I was trying (to) assist in anything I possibly could, putting pressure on arteries to stop the bleeding, while the medics did the more complex stuff,” Brant said. “At that moment, we all just reacted, it was instinct.” As the Soldiers provided aid to the casualty, Bomze began reporting the incident to his higher headquarters and called in a MedEvac. Having leaders who used their training during the incident to help keep calm and help provide aid to the casualty was crucial, according to Salinas. “Some younger and less experienced Soldiers will freeze and not know what to do, but someone with From left: Sgt. 1st Class Timoteo Salinas, Staff Sgt. Ryan Bomze, Staff Sgt. Andrew Brant and Spc. Alexander Jimenez, all with 1st experience will let their training kick in Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stand in front of their leaders and peers and react quickly,” he explained. after being awarded the Army Commendation Medal with V device April 12 during an awards ceremony on Fort Carson.

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Photo by 1st Lt. Haley Merrill 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry by engaging near targets and working together as a team. The brigade deployed to the Division, conducts short range marksmanship April 21 in Kuwait, testing their reflexes central command area of operations in support of Operation Spartan Shield in February. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 17

of the weekend, and nighttime temperatures dropped Best Warrior below freezing and daytime temperatures rose only Symposium From Page 10 into the 40s. From Page 11 The morning of April 13, the competitors conducted mentally,” Macias said. “I’ll ask you: Can you make a series of warrior tasks and drills; in short order, snow and civilian decision makers near real-time location yourself better, and then can you make your other fell, adding another unanticipated challenge. After and status of forces and can be employed on ground warriors that are in your section better?” assembling weapons in full-mission oriented protective and air systems,” Utz said. The Soldiers and Airmen were pushed to their posture gear, competitors donned a rucksack full of First, position and status information from limits and beyond by the events, which tested them their equipment and conducted a road march through beacon transmitters is collected by military or with little to no rest in between. The events challenged the now muddy ground of Fort Carson. commercial satellites. The reports are then received the competitors on a large number of skills ranging This marked the third year Airmen competed and processed by the Mission Management from land navigation to weapons assembly in full alongside Soldiers, emphasizing the joint operations Center and disseminated to operations centers or mission-oriented protective posture gear to performing often conducted by the two branches. Macias command posts for display on digital maps. Recent first aid on a simulated casualty. encouraged the competitors to work with each other, uses include tracking hurricane hunter aircraft Bailey said he enjoyed the entire competition, and this was observed throughout the competition. during Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and supporting and for him both the best part as well as the most Soldiers cheered on Airmen as they performed the firefighters during California’s wildfires in January. challenging part was the land navigation test, which challenges and vice versa, all the way to the very end Like the command’s force tracking mission, challenged the participants to find five points scattered of the competition as the service members left no one the organization providing space support reaches in the vicinity of the nearby U.S. Air Force Academy. behind. After many of the competitors were already well beyond Army formations. Night fell during the test, forcing them to find some finished with the ruck march, they turned around to Army Space Support Teams from the 1st of the points in the dark. cheer on their fellow Soldiers and Airmen. Space Brigade support planning and operations Beehler agreed and said his favorite event was Beehler will go on to compete in the Region 7 for combatant commands at theater level as also the land navigation test, even though he had never Best Warrior Competition held in Reno, Nevada, May well as humanitarian assistance/disaster done it before. 20-24, where he will be joined by Staff Sgt. Kelly relief efforts in their local communities. Multi- The tasks were not the only hindrance the McLachlan, human resources specialist, Headquarters component ARSSTs bridge the gap between the competitors had to overcome — the weather was also and Headquarters Detachment, 5th Battalion, 19th technical effects of space and the practical use a factor. It was cloudy, cold and windy through most Special Forces Group. McLachlan was named the of the effects on the ground. top Army NCO of the Panel member Col. Eric Little, 1st Space competition. Brigade commander, explained that in the Bailey, McLachlan immediate aftermath of a natural disaster, ARSSTs and Beehler will also quickly provide some of the first releasable satellite travel to Slovenia in imagery of the affected area. During wildfires, August to compete in they can also provide awareness of hot spots or a six-man super squad fire perimeters using Overhead Persistent Infrared event. Joining them imagery (OPIR), to better guide those fighting will be three of their the wildfires. fellow competitors: Tech The final panelist, Lt. Col. Diana Loucks, Sgt. Peter Nash, flight director of the Space and Missile Defense chief, 140th Security Command Research and Analysis Center at the Forces Squadron; Spc. U.S. Military Academy, closed out the discussion by Jason Higdon, multiple explaining the space-related educational programs launch rocket system and student research opportunities available at crewmember, Battery A, West Point to prepare future Army leaders for 3rd Battalion, 157th Field increasingly space-enabled careers. Artillery Regiment; and Dickinson summed up the panel presentations Airman 1st Class Corbin and reiterated the importance of Army space assets. Andersen, security forces “I hope we were able to show you that our member, 140th Security space Soldiers not only support military operations Forces Squadron, who but also provide a great capability in support was also named the best of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief,” Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph K. VonNida junior enlisted Airman he said. “We have great Soldiers from all Colorado Army and Air National Guardsmen compete in the 2019 Best Warrior of the 2019 BWC components of the U.S. Army doing those missions Competition at Fort Carson April 11-14. competition. each and every day.”

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT Briefs From Page 13 except for the second Thursday of the month BOSS meetings are held from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal the first Wednesday of holidays. Call 526-0890 for details. each month at 2 p.m. in Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able The Hub conference room. to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in build- Call 524-2677 or visit the ing 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should BOSS office in room 106 call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number is of The Hub. 526-0051. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive updates Briefings and event information. Retirement and ETS briefings — are available TRANSITION SPOTLIGHT: at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/ Partnership helps veterans access eye care benefi t MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 for details. Better Opportunities Reassignment briefings —visit http://www. for Single Soldiers carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ Briefings/Levy.html. Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orienta­tions by appointment. The orien­tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ­mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn in questions, call 526-9689; for environ­mental questions, 526- 0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002.

Ongoing The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation maintenance and supply posture by providing technically proficient personnel as trainers, mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also offers refresher training in areas such as Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of Command class; Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP, staff and unit level); Financial Liability Investigation of Property e newest Mt. Carmel community partnership is making a big impact with quality Loss (FLIPL) Preparation; Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations; Chemical, optical care and convenience for veterans, military and their families. e Springs Dry biological, radio­active and nuclear; arms room operations; maintenance operations, Eye Center is now performing annual eye exams and providing eyeglasses in residence driver’s training program; Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) at Mt. Carmel. Led by Keegan Meyer and his team, formerly of Abba Eyecare, the training; Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; e ort helps veterans access their covered, annual free VA eye exam and a free pair of glasses. “ is service is open to veterans of any era and includes a comprehensive and motor pool shop operations; that can be scheduled for individual or group exam and digital lenses by a licensed optometrist,” said Keegan. “Many veterans are training. For more information or to schedule training, visit the COMET team unaware of their annual optical care bene t. is partnership encourages veterans to in building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas. access that and I’m excited to provide the exam and glasses at Mt. Carmel.” Springs [email protected]. Dry Eye Center at Mt. Carmel also welcomes military, veterans and families – and Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance all other community members - to access their insured bene ts. “We welcome all of facilities to recycling support. Following are phone numbers and points of forms of Tricare, Medicaid, Medicare, and most other insurance plans,” said Keegan. contact for services: “For the uninsured we o er a ordable packages as well.” Visit veteranscenter.org for • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance information and participation instructions. contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer­gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic EVENTS CALENDAR signs or other facility damage. • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345. *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Apr 27: erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai Chi, May 1: Wells Fargo Employer Day: [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overflowing 10-11am multiple locations, nationwide, 10 am-3 or emergency service is required. pm, Pre-event job search assistance: • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s. Apr 29-May 10: Free Hazardous Waste (719) 772-7000 Worker Training, Pre-register: Richard [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints. Gagne (719) 772-7000 May 1: Living with Chronic Pain/ • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email Illness, 6-week class, pre-register: Apr 29: Spiritual Coverage, meet with a (303)927-9225 [email protected]. chaplain, 10 am-2pm May 1: Warriors First, support group for • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email anthony.d.haag. Apr 30: Spiritual Connection Group, non- justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm [email protected]. denominational discussion of spirituality, May 1: Art erapy promoting stress • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Jerald Just at 524- noon-1 pm relief and self-healing, 5-7pm 0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds Apr 30: Creating Your Best Resume, 1-3 May 1: Point Man Ministries Faith main­tenance and contractor response to service orders. pm, pre-register: (719) 772-7000 Night, 6-8 pm • Portable latrines — For latrine request at Fort Carson visit the DPW Apr 30: Veteran-X PTS-focused group, May 2: PTS Support Group, 10-11 am website’s alphabetical listing of programs and services at http://www.carson. 4:30-6:30pm army.mil/DPW/Services.html. The portable latrine infor­mation is located under May 2: Financial/Bene ts Education Apr 30: Yoga, PT/trauma relief-focus, Class, 6:30-8:30 pm, pre-register: (719) latrines. To receive portable latrine request information email Aaron Greenwood 5-6pm 772-7000 [email protected] or call 524-3100. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in Help Us Support Ours: the Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be a member, a Soldier Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information. directly impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through Request Fort Carson pest control services — for military and civilian facilities by more than 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and calling 526-5141. Leave a message that includes requestor’s name, building number, have direct impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. room number and phone number; a brief explanation of the problem; and where the pest problem is located (be specific). The pest management contractor, Mug-A- Le n m e at Bug Pest Control, will respond within five working days, Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The person who places the service call may or may not see veteranscenter.org the pest management contractor responding to the call. If, however, the worker cannot find the pest problem, he will attempt to make contact with the requestor. The pest manage­ment office is not manned at all times as the contractors are Visit us at responding to pest control calls, therefore requesters must leave a message. 530 Communication Circle, Colo Springs & SFL-TAP, 7366 Mekong St, Fort. Carson Voicemail messages are checked three times a day Monday through Friday. To report pest emergencies, Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control contracting officer representative at 719-491-8603. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Community

Gold Star spouses work collectively to compose a song during the Fort Carson Survivor Outreach Services Gold Star Spouses Luncheon April 18 at Event honors Gold Star spouses the MCM Elegante Suites hotel. Story and photos by Scott Prater member, dating back to World War I. Families would they are entitled and encourages survivors to remain Mountaineer staff display a flag with a blue star to signify that a a part of the Army Family as long as they desire. member was away at war. If the service member “When Family members first come to us, we Fort Carson Survivor Outreach Services died, the blue star would be replaced with a gold star. know they have a lot of sadness in their lives,” said (SOS) honored and recognized the surviving The U.S. Senate approved a resolution in 2013 Angela Gunn, SOS program manager. “So we want spouses of fallen Soldiers with a luncheon and to designate what was then termed Gold Star this event to be a place where they don’t have to be service April 18. Wives Day in recognition of the sacrifices by sad. We try to have fun, upbeat events and activities About 40 spouses and Family members attended spouses of the fallen. so that they feel comfortable.” the event at the MCM Elegante Suites Hotel. SOS is an Armywide program, which began in James Kilpatrick, SOS support coordinator, Special guests included Patty George, spouse of 2009, providing support to survivors of deceased emceed the event, welcomed Gold Star spouses Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, Soldiers. SOS is part of ACS and DFMWR and and led a few of the event’s activities. 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; and Kristen ensures survivors receive all the benefits to which Attending spouses experienced an inviting Kea, division chief, Army Community Service atmosphere and relished the company of (ACS) of the Directorate of Family and Morale, fellow spouses who share their grief. Following Welfare and Recreation’s (DFMWR) . presentations from SOS staff and spouses, the The event was held in recognition of Gold Star attendees participated in a music therapy Spouses Day (April 5), a remembrance day for demonstration and interacted in a group activity. the survivors of fallen Soldiers. “I think the most beneficial aspect of these The Gold Star symbolizes the loss of a service events is that, sometimes when you’re feeling the pain and grief of someone, just knowing that someone else has walked that journey, “Sometimes when whether words are spoken or not, someone has been where you’re at, they’ve worn your you’re feeling the shoes,” said Toni Kirkwood, spouse of retired Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Kirkwood, who died pain and grief in November 2015. “There’s comfort in knowing that you’re not suffering alone.” of someone, just The main event activity introduced spouses to a few drum and string instruments, and knowing that allowed them to play and practice with each other before they joined the group to compose someone else has an impromptu song. “There is always something different at walked that journey, these SOS events,” Kirkwood said. “Sometimes you get stuck in your box and you don’t want whether words to venture out and try different things. So, this gives you an opportunity to experience are spoken or something that doesn’t cost anything and may turn out to be a good fit for you.” not, someone has Besides hosting the annual luncheon, SOS conducts quarterly family nights as well as a been where you’re Christmas event. “One thing that is unique about this group at, they’ve worn is that people are in different places along their Gold Star spouses play instruments and compose lyrics dur- grief journey,” Kirkwood said. “So, if you’re your shoes.” ing a musical interactive experience at the Gold Star Spouses new to that journey, you just see that there’s Luncheon, hosted by the Fort Carson Survivor Outreach Services hope to get beyond that dark cloud, so you can — Toni Kirkwood April 18 at the MCM Elegante Suites hotel. start to live your life again.” 20 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 21 Feature Best Ranger Competition ‘Ivy’ teams rough it for 3 days By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The annual Best Ranger Competition challenged the best 53 two-man teams of U.S. Army Rangers. Teams went through three-grueling days of competition April 12-14 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Three out of the 53 teams at this year’s competition represented the 4th Infantry Division, teams five, six and seven. The six Soldiers to represent the division included: 1st Lt. Connor Bestwick, 1st Lt. Nick Rodriguez, 1st Lt. Jacob Boyle, 1st Lt. Clay Stanley, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joshua Detwiler and Staff Sgt. Dale Taylor, all with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The three-day competition started with an early morning mass run, which led into events such as the Victory Pond swim, urban assault course, various ranges and a foot march, among many other events. “Participating in a competition like this felt like stepping out onto the Super Bowl field, as the known underdog, having never competed,” said Boyle, assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT. “I felt proud to represent Fort Carson and all the Soldiers I deployed with last year.” With each day the number of teams began to decrease, ultimately only 16 teams made it to the third and final day. Among them remained team six, which included Boyle and his teammate Detwiler, with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd IBCT. “I had an amazing partner and we supported each other during the entire competition, one obstacle at a time,” said Detwiler. “I am incredibly proud that we could (take) the 4th Inf. Div. to the end and place.” The members of team six said they felt honored to be able to compete and the competition helped them understand the importance of mental strength. “There are very few opportunities to test your mental grit and this competition has proven … my Ranger buddy and I have the grit of warriors,” said Boyle. For Detwiler, competing and being able to stay to the very end was like a dream come true, he said. “To be able to compete in the Best Ranger Competition shows that you are the best of the best within the divisions; the fact that I was afforded that opportunity Photo by Patrick A. Albright was amazing,” he said. “I hope to inspire future Rangers to compete as well.” Rangers swim during the 2019 Best Ranger Competition April 12 at Camp Rogers at Fort Benning, Ga. After two full days and nights of events to test their stamina, technical prowess and mental acuity, 16 teams crossed the finish line concluding competition.

Photo by Patrick A. Albright After two full days and nights of events to test their stamina, technical prowess and mental acuity, teams crossed the finish line during the 2019 Best Ranger Competition April 14 at Camp Rogers at Fort Benning, Ga.

Ranger teams of the 2019 Best Photo by Markeith Horace Ranger Competition complete Ranger teams of the The 28 remaining teams of the 2019 Best Ranger Competition begin day two events at Todd Field various events April 13, testing 2019 Best Ranger Competition with various round-robin events April 13. their physical and mental agility. complete an event April 13. Photo by Patrick A. Albright Photo by Patrick A. Albright 22 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 Sexual Harassment/Assault Response, Prevention ‘What I really needed’ Commentary provided by Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention office

Editor’s note: The following is a survivor’s story intended to empower others to ensure they know they are not alone; and to observe the month of April with heightened awareness to Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP). When they look upon me what meets their eye? Just another middle-class white guy. Average and privileged like all the rest. Just to succeed, probably doesn’t even have to give his best. Doesn’t know true struggle, discrimination or pain. He was born to his station. He claims life is hard. Yet has no empathy if someone “plays a card.” But if you would please let me shine a light on The hidden existence I lived each day. This oath, which should have made me feel what lies behind me. Was a cold struggle just to get to the end of safe, put me in a terrible place for a wounded My path has not been as simple as it might seem. the day. young man to be in. Some have been harder but this one is me. An alcoholic father that hated himself so much I had to then protect my father, I had to save I did not ride my bike in the burbs, I was “trailer he projected on you. himself from him. trash” as I often heard. An overworked mother too tired to focus on you. Vengeance wasn’t what I needed. I split my life into two. One I spent during the My only space in this world, a shared six-by I didn’t need someone to get what they day while at school hiding the other away. eight-foot bedroom with a hole in the floor. had coming. That one, which I kept hidden from my “friends” My father had grown up on a farm, the rebellious What I needed was my Dad. was the sad truth I actually lived in. child to his stern father’s will. A thing he couldn’t give locked in a prison for See, I lived in one part of town but used my He seemed to have felt jaded and angry at all seeking an eye for this eye. grandmother’s address for the school in another authority for his failing. I didn’t need someone to die. part of town. Now this didn’t mean he wasn’t sometimes a I just needed a man to tell me I was still OK. The people in each life could not and would loving father. That what someone had done to me didn’t not mix. If hair on our heads were ever harmed, he’d mean I was now gay. Or there would be damage to both lives I’d promise, a grisly demise to whomever had And even if I was, that would still be OK. have to fix. touched it. Written by Ken Coffee.

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Spring is arriving and matches or other work items away “Installation access” — robbery, or victims of domestic thoughts may turn to the dreaded ritual and out of the reach of children Unescorted access onto Fort Carson violence or an abduction. of spring cleaning. With it comes a • Inventory all home and yard is restricted to personnel in possession While the list is not all inclusive, a timely reminder to keep the home safe chemicals, paints and poisons, of an authorized DOD identification great reminder is to call when you can. from the threat of fire. The Fort Carson and store them according to card or an installation pass or badge. Text to 911 should only be used if Fire Department urges a safe spring their label; properly dispose of Guests, visitors, vendors and contractors you have an emergency and you are cleanup. In order to keep Family expired, leaking or containers requesting unescorted installation unable to safely make a voice call. and property safe, take the time to that visually appear bad; do not access must undergo a National Instructions for Text to 911 in an check the home and yard for dangerous throw these items in the trash or Crime Information Center-Interstate emergency: materials and unsafe conditions. Check down the drain Identification Index (NCIC-III) • Enter the numbers 911 in the each room in the house including • Make sure all chemicals are kept criminal history background check “to” field the attic, basement, garage, yard and under lock and key and out of prior to being granted access. Personnel • Enter the exact location (building storage shed. the reach of children and pets requesting recurring unescorted access number, cross streets and mile Remove all hazards and check for Check protection and safety must process through the Visitor marker) and nature of the things such as: equipment: Control Center at Gate 1 and have a emergency in the “text” field • Clear out clutter throughout the • Check smoke detectors to ensure Fort Carson Form 2036, which has • Push the “send” button home and ensure exit pathways they are in working order been digitally signed by the sponsor. Be clear with communication. Send are clear • Make sure all doors and windows Vetting for one-time installation access a short text without abbreviations or • Clean out the dryer filter, vents open easily for fast escape can be performed at Gate 3. DOD ID slang and remain calm. Answer and hoses of any lint and debris • Keep on hand a working flashlight card holders may escort non-DOD questions and follow the instructions in the laundry room and battery powered radio ID card holders onto the installation. given from the 911 call taker. Text to • Clean the garage of stored • Check fire extinguishers for For additional questions call the DES 911 is an important tool to enhance newspapers and other rubbish that proper type and placement Security and Access Control Division communications with the public in an can fuel a fire • Make sure street numbers are at 526-5543 or visit the DES website emergency, but it has limitations. Voice • Keep outdoor debris or dead easily visible at http://www.carson.army.mil/ communication is always the fastest vegetation away from the house Much can be done to protect organizations/des.html. way to contact 911. Location • Clean leaves combustible debris yourself, Family and property. In information will be limited to the cell out of gutters, downspouts and the fact, each individual is the key to Emergency tower that the cell phone is commu- roof of leaves safety. A little time spent on simple Communications Center nicating through. The location should • Check outdoor electrical outlets common-sense prevention will do a lot “Text to 911 — call if you can, be the first text you send to 911. A text and replace outdoor light bulbs to make the house a safer place. Fort text if you must” — In February plan is required to text 911. Group Properly store flammable liquids Carson Fire and Emergency Services 2016, the El Paso-Teller County 911 messaging does not work with the and home chemicals: is always available to answer any Authority announced that citizens system, conversations cannot include • Gasoline and cleaning fluids questions, 503-3473 (FIRE). could send SMS text messages to 911 more than one person. Do not send should be well marked and out of Visit https://www.nfpa.org/ for in an emergency. The local Fort Carson the emergency text to anyone other than the reach of children and pets, and more information and safety tips. 911 center works in conjunction with 911. Finally, do not abuse Text to 911. they should be stored in a cool, the El Paso-Teller 911 Authority and is It is for emergency use only. dry place outside the house Police Provost Marshal Division “Bear in mind” — Warmer weather is upon us and bears have been emerging from hibernation. Their metabolism gradually increases and they will begin foraging for food at a time when green vegetation can be scarce. Bears may be tempted to forage for food in and around populated areas. Prevent encounters with a few basic rules: • Do not leave food from barbeques and picnic areas outdoors, especially overnight and clean grills after use • Eliminate birdfeeders or hang them 10-feet up and 4-feet out from the nearest trees • Store pet food inside and feed pets inside; if unavoidable, feed them only as much as they will eat while outside • Keep garbage inside a secure building until the morning of pickup and store recycle containers, such as those containing pop cans, inside People should always be cautious of bears. Call a Fort Carson Conservation Officer through the Fort Carson Dispatch Office Courtesy image of “Text to 911” directions at 526-2333. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 25

Community Of note service member or veteran, visit https://www. Exceptional Family Member Program presents possefoundation.org/nominate-a-veteran. Briefs a workshop, Benefits and Insurance for Anyone can nominate a veteran by clicking People with Disabilities, May 2 from 10-11 “Nominate a Veteran.” To ensure veterans are Claims to the estate a.m. at Army Community Service, 6303 aware of their nomination, please be certain Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jeremy L. Meyer — With Wetzel Ave, building 1524. The free workshop to enter their email address correctly and tell deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone will help explain the Medicaid waivers and them to be on the lookout for emails from Posse. having claims against or indebtedness to his estate their ability to provide supplemental income Veterans can nominate themselves by clicking should call Capt. Matthew Hall at 503-6682. support for Families with special needs. “I’m a Veteran: Sign Me Up!” Subject matter experts will be on hand to Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort General announcements help everyone understand the process of the Carson serviced employees have been approved Do you want access to your medical records? — Colorado Medicaid Waiver Program, as well as to receive donated leave due to an emergency Before making a trip to Evans Army Community Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Medicaid, medical condition: Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online Family Medicaid, Buy-In Medicaid and • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely information from Healthy communities. The Emergency Services (DES) view, download and print medical profile, lab event is open to all DOD identification card • Dana D. Carneal, DES results, immunizations and vital signs for yourself holders. Service animals are welcome. Sign up • Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and and Family members under the age of 12. To is encouraged but walk-ins are welcome. For Missile Defense Command/ARSTRAT conveniently view medical records, visit https:// more information call 719-526-4590. G-6 SOI DIV RSSC EAST www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex. Update to education benefits — Post 9-11 GI Bill • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and xhtml. Proceed to “Health Record,” then transferability changes go into effect July 12. Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) “Download My Data” to access medical records. The transfer of Post 9/11 VA Education Benefits • Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your will be limited to service members with less • Michael Rose, DFMWR Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. than 16 years’ time in service (TIS). Service • Chad Staggs, DES and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is members are still required to have at least six Any Army appropriated fund civilian every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes is years TIS to transfer to Family members, and employee wishing to donate annual leave to a every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy must serve an additional four-year service listed employee, must complete the OPM Form Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday at obligation from the date of transfer. Soldiers 630a at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore) 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and still serving who received a Purple Heart on fill/opm630a.pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and or after 9/11 can submit a request regardless of civilian employee from another federal agency (VA, Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The years served or years of retainability. For more AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, Retire Strong class is currently under construction. information or to attend an Education Center he must complete the OPM Form 630b at http:// Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for GI Bill briefing, contact the Education Center www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b. Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes at 526-2124. Briefings are held each Thursday, pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more 10-11 a.m. in building 1012, room 138. Transfer for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes. applications are available at https://milconnect. to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian Healing Touch at EACH — Healing touch is a Red dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at Cross Program that is a gentle, energy-based, Posse Veterans Program — Nominations for this 526-7541 or by email to clinton.moss4.civ@ hands-on technique that works with the human year’s application process are currently being mail.mil with the subject line “VLTP.” Call energy centers and field. The healing touch accepted. This year, four cohorts — Posses — of 526-8627 for more information. Employees objective is to bring an overall sense of well-being 10 veterans each, will be selected for admission experiencing a medical emergency (personal or to help manage life’s daily stresses. The approach to Vassar College, Wesleyan University, the Family member) who will exhaust their leave is ideal to those looking to explore additional University of Virginia and the University of balances quickly should contact the CPAC care to their regular medical routine. Healing Chicago for the fall of 2020. To nominate a Management Employee Relations team. touch is offered to all active duty, Family members and retirees at Warrior Family Medicine Clinic at Evans Army Community in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 substance use concerns and issues affecting Hospital. Appointments are available Wednesdays Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for workplace productivity and well-being. Work site 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries interventions are offered and consul­tation is available Call the front desk at 526-9277. can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills to super­visors and managers regarding workplace Education Center has moved to building 1012 — at this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DA civilian employees. Services are made available • Full services are available for active-duty Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Soldiers; limited services are available for SFL-TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, Family members, DA civilians and veterans 4:30 p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. Hours: transition team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Reception, administration, check-in (room 138): offers career services for transitioning Soldiers, screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family members and veterans at a new office. holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Army education counselors: The office is located in building 6237, room 115, Family member travel screening process for overseas • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; SFL-TAP. Services include no-cost transition or job assignments and address questions regarding the Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments) seeker assistance and access to paid internships, program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment veteran benefits support, supportive and behavioral federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as there health services, financial counseling, support Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. is limited availability. groups, discounted professional clothing and more. Missed hospital appointments — When someone Computer lab (room 103): Call 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/. is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers two people missed out on that appointment. A Army personnel testing: a two-day Facility Management Class — habitual no-show can take up to five slots with • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to training is for military and civilian facility rebooking their appointments, denying several pick up results visit the reception and managers on the installation to help them patients the opportunity to receive the care administrative office in room 138. understand their roles in maintaining buildings. they need. Evans Army Community Hospital BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): The class instruction includes all aspects of beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and facility management and is offered once a month, appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient 1-4 p.m. (closed Friday) Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to Access System appointment line at 526-CARE Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room 3 p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone 138 at least 15 minutes prior): about DPW Facility Management Program, email when the automated AudioCARE calls a few ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; [email protected] or call 526-4320. days before the appointment. pick one session): Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or Evans Army Community Hospital has begun Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: for Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, 8:30-9:30 a.m. stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the microchip implan­tation, dental appointments and • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying Visit the on-post, full-service college offices Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term for information or to make an appointment. at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community assistance to Department of the Army civilian Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial employees, active-duty spouses and Family an outpatient lactation support appointment aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor. members, and retired military personnel and Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located eligible family members with adult living problems, See Briefs on Page 28 26 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 Unbroken Commentary by Capt. Benjamin Ahn He and two other crewmembers survived the crash choice to survive and a relationship with his God Chaplain, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, but spent the next 47 days floating in a life boat on that came to fruition. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division the ocean. During the ordeal, their numbers dwindled We cannot determine the things we will face to two as their tail gunner succumbed to the elements in life and in our mission. Some of us may be John Maxwell once and despair. They floated about 2,000 miles, called upon to endure greater hardships than others. said, “God chooses what we eventually drawing near to the Wake Islands. But they But whatever comes our way, we can rest assured go through, we choose how went from the frying pan and into the fire when they that it has a divine purpose — a purpose that will we go through it.” A powerful were picked up by the Japanese and sent to a prison ultimately make us better if we allow God’s will to illustration of this truth is camp on Kwajalean Island where they were tortured. be done in our life. seen in the life of Louis Eventually, Louie was transferred to Japan where his A statement that bolstered Louie throughout his “Louie” Zamperini captors continued to torture him. When given the life was his brother’s exhortation, “A moment of — a bombardier on opportunity to collaborate with his captors to end pain is worth a lifetime of glory.” a B-29 aircraft in the his torture, Louie refused, which landed him back God’s word gives us a similar encouragement, Army Air Corps during in the prison camp to face severe punishment. “For our light and momentary troubles are achieving World War II. Yet through it all he remained unbroken in for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them Louie was on a his commitment and service to his country and all,” (2 Corinthians 4:17). routine rescue mission even came to the place after being freed from Faith in God and in his word gives us the when his plane crashed captivity where he sought out his captors to tell them power and perspective to overcome whatever into the Pacific Ocean. he had forgiven them. What enabled him was his comes our way.

Chapel Briefs Chapel schedule Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Catholic Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at Fort Carson Middle School. Enter off of Harr Avenue and drive behind Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Healer Chapel 6333 Martinez Street, Evans Army Community Hospital the school, look for signs. Contemporary worship, children’s • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious building 1500 education, 524-2458 • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https:// reconciliation, 526-8583 • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Monday-Thursday and first www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details. • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Friday of month, noon, Religious Education class — Classes are held from 526-8583 526-8583 Mass, 526-7386 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being reconciliation, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Protestant Latter-day Saints Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers Memorial Chapel; Healer Chapel (general protestant) is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email Evans Army Community Hospital Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship [email protected]. Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Soldiers Memorial Chapel, Prussman Chapel (gospel) chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected]. building 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at 845-392-8425 Barkeley Avenue and Prussman or email [email protected]. Boulevard, building 1850 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Buddhist Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through Native American prayer/spiritual services — school, 526-5744 chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the Avenue and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at sweat lodge include prayer and purification,spiritual Provider Chapel (general protestant) 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. and emotional support, and more to military members. Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350 Eastern Orthodox The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., bible study Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information Jewish Chapel NeXt (contemporary) and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Fort Carson Middle School, Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333- off Harr Avenue 2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. [email protected]. • Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889 Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Islamic men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second 524-2458 Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the call 526-5769. Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. Spanish Bible Study — meets at Soldier Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Spring tips for healthy garden, efficient home Editor’s note: The following article is provided brown growth as close to ground level as possible. As for inside the home, here is a short to-do list courtesy of Colorado Springs Utilities, Fort Carson’s The brown stems above ground from last year’s to save energy: utility provider. growth will never green up again, so remove as  Change furnace and air conditioning filters. Summer is just around the corner. For most, much as possible to let the new growth take center A dirty or clogged furnace filter puts more strain that means carving out chunks of time to do some stage. Prune crowded, damaged or less-than-ideal on heating, ventilating and air conditioning much-needed spring cleaning both inside and branches out of bushes. Be sure to use good systems, which means they must work harder to outside the home. pruning techniques and avoid shearing shrubs. produce the same level of air. By swapping out According to Colorado Springs Utilities, now is  Refresh wood mulch areas. Once plants are the old filter for a clean, new one, air quality is the time to pull on the gardening gloves and tackle cut back, it is much easier to top off areas improved, and the system will run more efficiently. yard care tasks in addition to finding ways to be with shredded wood mulch, wood chips or  Change the direction of ceiling fans. Ceiling more energy efficient inside the home. bark. Add enough new mulch so that the fans can increase a home’s energy efficiency Tips for a beautiful landscape all summer long: whole layer is 3-4 inches thick. This will by making rooms more comfortable with less  Cut back ornamental grasses and perennial keep the weeds down and preserve soil climate control. When the weather warms, fans flowers and prune shrubs. To help grasses and moisture throughout the growing season. should rotate counterclockwise to create a perennials look their best, cut all the dead, crispy,  Apply weed preventer in gravel areas. For cooling downdraft effect. Flip the fan switch areas covered in rock or gravel and to help offset the thermostat a few degrees have had a weed problem in the past, higher later in the spring. consider putting down weed preventer.  De-lint the dryer. With every load a dryer’s By stopping new weeds from lint trap should be cleaned, doing so maintains germinating, this practice can save efficiency and helps with fire prevention. Stray time and effort later in the summer. particles of lint, however, can travel and build Apply this only in areas that will not up over time. Pull the dryer away from the be seeded and water in to activate. wall and use a vacuum attachment to clean the  Water by hose, if needed. Plants’ entire exterior, especially the vents. Remove roots become active once the soil the lint trap and clean the space inside with a temperature rises above 40 degrees. flexible bristle brush. This means plants will typically  Seal any air leaks. One of the best ways to start using soil moisture before maintain a home’s energy efficiency is to ensure sprinkler systems are turned that conditioned air is not seeping out through on. If there is an extended dry poorly sealed areas, such as windows and period, lawns, flowers and trees doors. Invest in some quality weather-stripping, should be hand watered with a caulking and other sealing aids to help keep hose-end sprinkler periodically to cool air in and the warm air out. ensure the soil is moist enough Adding these activities to a spring maintenance Photo courtesy of Colorado Springs Utilities to support healthy growth. Be schedule can pay off once the weather really starts With summer just around the corner, follow a spring-cleaning list to sure to disconnect the hose once heating up. For more energy-saving tips and help your landscape bloom. finished to avoid freeze damage. landscaping information, visit https://www.csu.org.

Dedication, excellence, teamwork

Dayna Dirkintis, a registered EACH bariatrics program nurse and Army wife who decided to make the change after receives accreditation reaching By Jeanine Mezei EACH. “The bariatric team is a “I remember being on the phone the highest U.S. Army Medical Department Activity- multidisciplinary team consisting of with my best friend and telling weight of her Fort Carson Public Affairs Office the Army Wellness Center, Nutrition her I didn’t want to lose everything Care, Behavioral Health, Clinical I fought so hard to have — the life in 2017. In a quiet corner of Evans Army Pharmacy and Disease Management.” husband of my dreams and Pictured is Community Hospital (EACH), a The three-year accreditation the daughter of my life,” said Dirkintis small team of medical professionals helps set EACH apart as a military Dirkintis, a lifelong athlete and before her works diligently amongst dramatic hospital committed not only to yo-yo dieter who decided it was weight loss before and after weight-loss a high volume of successful time to make a change. “I’ve tried journey. photos of their patients. bariatric surgeries, but also to a every diet under the sun.” These photos, just like the patients comprehensive program, which Dirkintis met with her primary themselves, helped inspire their offers before and after surgery care provider shortly afterward Courtesy photo recent success in receiving a national care for severely obese patients. to tell her she was interested in accreditation thanks to their dedication “Our program goal is to help you bariatric surgery and was given a Dayna Dirkintis to excellence and teamwork. live a healthier, happier, longer, more referral for a consult with general after she lost Dr. Robert T. Wilcox, productive life by helping you lose surgery, which is how she came about 140 metabolic and bariatric surgery weight in the most reliable, long-term to meet Wilcox and his team. pounds since director at EACH, recently led the manner possible,” said Wilcox, also “They have the kindest hearts,” her bariatric EACH Bariatric Surgical Center a retired Air Force surgeon who Dirkintis said. “(Wilcox) makes you surgery at in earning accreditation as a began working at EACH in 2001. feel comfortable in your skin, no Evans Army comprehensive center under With the help of Julie Unruh, matter what size you are.” Community the Metabolic and Bariatric bariatric coordinator and nurse Dirkintis went over her options Hospital Surgery Accreditation and practitioner, Wilcox has been able to with Wilcox and then prepared for last year. Quality Improvement Program, a positively affect the lives of bariatric the sleeve gastrectomy, aka gastric The program joint program of the American patients, which consists mainly of sleeve surgery. She was surprised helped her College of Surgeons and the military Family members. at how supportive the staff was, and prepare for the American Society for Metabolic One of these bariatric patients is they made her feel at ease by going surgery with and Bariatric Surgery. Dayna Dirkintis, a registered nurse over her concerns beforehand. the needed “I think every team member and Army wife who decided to “The whole team sets you up services to doing their job well has accredited make the change after reaching the for success,” said Dirkintis, who has ensure she had to our success,” said Wilcox, the highest weight of her life in 2017. lost about 140 pounds since bariatric the tools and bariatrics program director since It physically hurt to take her first surgery at EACH. “If you take all support after 2004 and surgeon contributing to steps in the morning and she soon surgery. 120 bariatric surgeries a year at hit a breaking point. See Bariatrics on Page 28 Photo by Jeanine Mezei 28 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019

all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, Briefs dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. Membership is open to all spouses From Page 25 of the Armed Forces, both active duty and Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the retired. Visit http://www.mpsc.us for Mountain Post Birthing Center, located on the more information. third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the behavioral health psychologist/counselor OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are available to work with parents who have encouraged to attend these events. Call 526-7172 concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline to register for the breastfeeding classes. or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of A pediatric pharmacist is also available to Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience manage children’s medication. Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the Transfer military hospital or clinic when surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. relocating — TRICARE Online (TOL) These surveys provide direct feedback to health users must update their military hospital or care providers to improve quality of care, patient clinic location online each time they relocate. experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides Transferring military hospital or clinic additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital affiliation in TOL does not automatically for every survey returned to increase beneficiary transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. offers online payments — EACH offers an is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The online payment option. Visit https://pay.gov/ Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s public/home for a convenient and quick way to north side and is open 24/7. make electronic payments to federal government Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of debit. This is a secure service provided by the registered nurses who can answer urgent health U.S. Department of Treasury. Paying online is care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the the preferred method for paying EACH medical medical condition and give professional advice bills. Visit https://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ to treat the condition at home or refer for an PatientsVisitors/Billing for more information. acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Number verifications are conducted at the 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, of division and customizable unit-specific from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. merchandise available. The gift shop is open 11 Pay for medical records online — The Evans a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, Army Community Hospital Release of building 1532. Information section has partnered with the TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal Department of the Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov that allows users to make, change or cancel and EACH Resource Management Division/ visiting https://www.tricareonline.com or calling appointments at military hospitals or clinics, Uniform Business Office to offer patients the the Access to Care Line at 526-2273. including same-day appointments. It also lets option to pay for copies of their medical records Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient — users view radiology and lab results, medication through Pay.gov. Patients who need duplicate centric secure messaging platform that enables profiles and immunization records. Users can also copies of medical records, as well as insurance patients to directly communicate securely via the use the system to refill prescriptions for military agencies and legal offices now have the option internet with their primary care provider team to hospital or clinic pharmacy pickup. Visit https:// to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 for receive advice or minor medical issues, chronic www.tricareonline.com to create an account. a digital record or $20.80 for a paper record, disease management, test results, appointment JAG assists with name change, adoption — The which includes search and processing, plus 13 results, medication refills and other health Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/ care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. start/72613275 for more information. Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or The office cannot provide court representation TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that desktop computer. It is a valuable service that but can furnish the necessary documents and most service members and their Families are helps save time and money by eliminating trips procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can Ambulance service — Post officials urge community is an enormous and complex health care reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by members to contact emergency personnel by system. There are several TRICARE programs communicating virtually and directly with their calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles available depending on status and location. Visit health care team. Talk with your provider to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or http://www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. or care team to enroll or if you are one of the limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics Same day appointments — EACH Family Medicine 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries and ambulance crew will be able to administer Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric who has an existing Patient Portal Secure critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Clinic are operating under an appointment Messaging account, bookmark https://mil. Department at 526-7111 for more information. model called “Open Access,” offering same day relayhealth.com to continue communicating The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, appointments. Appointments can be made by securely with your health care team.

to different specialty clinics. to provide support and help with their and I’m here to support,” said Unruh. Bariatrics “I enroll patients in the program, discharge following recovery. Achieving successful, sustainable From Page 27 put in their referrals to get their The journey doesn’t end there, weight loss is due to essentially a life checklist done and set up a consult though. Having bariatric surgery is one makeover, which includes guided the tools they give, all the classes, the with Dr. Wilcox,” said Unruh, who also of the first steps in the life-changing nutrition, exercise and overall well- support group, making sure you assists Wilcox in the operating room process associated with such drastic being, Wilcox said. Potential patients are on top of your nutrition — during each surgery. She is bedside weight loss and the multidisciplinary who smoke or drink excessively are you can’t help but be successful.” when patients wake up after surgery team is here to assist after surgery, not ideal candidates since the risks of While each patient’s journey can according to Wilcox. complications from surgery are higher. vary, Unruh is here to provide support, “My patients go through “If you change your lifestyle guidance and assistance throughout a lot the first year because and add exercise to your life after the whole process, which can take their bodies are changing so the surgery, you’ll have much better four to six months to complete before much, like with body image, long-term results,” said Wilcox. surgery is performed. but they come in to see us For Dirkintis, she not only trans- Patients begin the process by con- formed her body, but also improved sulting with their primary care provider Dr. Robert T. Wilcox, Evans Army her overall well-being and happiness. about their interest in having bariatric Community Hospital metabolic “I feel like who I always was surgery, which is either laparo­scopic and bariatric surgery director, inside is finally showing on the out- sleeve gastrectomy or robotic gastric leads the monthly bariatric side,” said Dirkintis. “It saved my life.” bypass at EACH. After receiving a planning meeting alongside For more information about referral from their provider, a patient Julie Unruh, EACH bariatric bariatric surgery at EACH, speak with begins the journey with Unruh by coordinator April 18. your primary care provider or call the receiving a checklist of required visits Photo by Jeanine Mezei bariatric coordinator at 524-4166. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 29 At Ease Attraction Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs daily The Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs a train on a scenic two-hour trip alongside the Arkansas River through the bottom of the Royal Gorge. A Spring Fling $10 discount on departures at 12:30 p.m. is valid through May 10. More daily departures will be added beginning May 11. Trains played a big part in Colorado after the Civil War ended, and railways were being built to reach the western states. Colorado Springs was founded by Gen. William Palmer, who was scouting for a train route when he arrived in the area. He decided to start his own Photos by Nel Lampe town, and his own railroad, the Denver and Rio Grande ride for an unimpeded view of the gorge Above: Railroad (D&RG), that would run south from Denver to and the river. Passengers Mexico. When gold was discovered in Colorado, Palmer Tour guides on board all trains begin boarding started expanding his railroads west, to the mines. keep passengers informed about the the train But the D&RG ran into problems while building Royal Gorge sights and history as the after the rails through the Royal Gorge; another company wanted train moves along. conductor calls to run rails through the narrow gorge — there wasn’t Passengers should arrive at least a “all aboard.” room for two rails. Known as the “Royal Gorge Wars,” half-hour before departure in order to shots were fired and crews sabotaged each other. pick up tickets in the ticket office The D&RG won the case in court, and the tracks inside the train station. Left: The Royal the Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs on are the original Compiled by Nel Lampe. Gorge Route D&RG tracks. Railroad runs About 30 years after passenger trains stopped Distance beside the running through the Royal Gorge, the Royal Gorge 40 miles Arkansas Route Railroad started a scenic historic train ride River, giving through the Royal Gorge, using trains from the Price passengers a 1950s-era. Special excursion trains have been added Coach class is $49 for adults; $44 for scenic view over the years, to include dinner trains, mystery children; Club class is $64 for adults of the gorge. trains, a Christmas Express train includes a visit and $59 for children. Vista Dome by Santa, and trains for special occasions, such as class is $89 for adults and $84 for children, and Contact Mother’s Day and Oktoberfest. includes a table and a view through large windows. Royal Gorge Route Railroad The cheapest fare class is in coach, which costs $49 330 Royal Gorge Blvd. for adults and $44 for children. There’s also a Club car Hours Cañon City, CO 81212 class or Vista Dome class. Food is available on the train. Reservations can be made from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. https://royalgorgebridge.com/ Passengers can move to the open car during their by phone. 888-333-5597

Festival Fountain Creek family fun day festival Are you looking for a fun family- pond critters, a petting zoo, crafts and Fountain Creek Nature Center. friendly outdoor event that includes nature more. Free pizza will be available to those For more information visit http:// and exploratory activities? As the spring in attendance. www.getoutdoorscolorado.org/activity/ weather in Colorado begins bringing May The available hands-on activities are fountain-creek-family-fun-day. flowers, family-friendly events have begun designed to connect families and bring the Compiled by Amber Martin. popping up around Colorado Springs. explorer and adventurer out in everyone. An outdoor family fun day festival Deanna Sletten, an author and Travel distance hosted by the El Paso County Community blogger, said activities like this event build 5 Miles Services Department will take place May self-esteem in children, strengthen family 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fountain bonds, develop positive behaviors, create Price Creek Nature Center. happy memories, and help parents and Free for active-duty military Families Families can enjoy over 20 outdoor children reconnect. with identification activity stations including a puppet show, This event is the 10th annual festival $4 for members, $5 for nonmembers dinosaur fossils, bug sweeps, kite making, that the nature center staff, volunteers and their partner agencies have put together to Hours connect people to their natural and cultural Saturday, May 4 resources to inspire them to become good 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. stewards for the parks and environment. Fountain Creek Nature Center is 15 Contact minutes south of downtown Colorado Nancy Bernard Springs. From Interstate 25, take exit [email protected] 132A, head east on Colorado 16 to the 719-520-6745 Courtesy photos U.S. Highway 85/87, then south a half Above: A mile. From there, turn west on Cattail volunteer paints Marsh Road to the parking area. a child’s face at This event is free for active-duty the Fountain Creek military Families with identification; Nature Center no reservations needed. The cost is $4 during a past family for members of El Paso County nature fun day event. centers and $5 for nonmembers. Other special events that the El Paso County Community Service Department Left: A volunteer offers in May include a nature quest shows a group of scavenger hunt at Bear Creek Nature explorers her station Center, a free youth fishing derby at during a past Willow Springs ponds in Fountain Creek family fun day event A child flies a kite during a past family fun day Regional Park and the fifth annual Pikes at the Fountain event at the Fountain Creek Nature Center. Peak Birding and Nature Festival at the Creek Nature Center. 30 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019

research taking place at Florissant At Ease Fossil Beds including geology, paleontology, biology, hydrology, Beyond the gate astronomy and much more. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting World different science projects. Tapir Day Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • July 27: History and culture open Two demonstrations will be given. There will house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate also be fun things for the kids: coloring book the history and cultures of the pages, puzzles and crayons. Florissant valley. Take a tour The Western Museum of Mining and Industry of the homestead, learn why announced the opening of its latest exhibit, someone once tried to saw apart a “Underground Mine Lighting.” The exhibit petrified stump, learn about tribal showcases the museum’s large collection of connections within the area. mining lamps and accessories. More than 50 • Aug. 17: 50th anniversary lamps are part of this exhibit, including oil celebration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. wick lamps, safety lamps, carbide lamps, There will be a ceremony with battery-powered lights, miner’s candlesticks keynote speakers and panel and much more. Kids of all ages can enjoy a guests including scientists, scavenger hunt and scout around the museum to people who lived here, people find other lighting artifacts to win a prize. The who fought to make it a exhibit will remain on display through June 9. monument, and people who For more information on the museum, its worked here. Enjoy refreshments exhibits and events, visit http://www.wmmi.org/ and the community. or call 488-0880. • Aug. 20: Coffee and cake with a “The Story of Us” is currently at the Colorado park ranger, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon Grab a cup of coffee or tea and St. The exhibit takes a look at the history of a piece of 50th anniversary cake Colorado Springs, from A to Z. Other exhibits in and celebrate the signing of the the free museum depict the history of Colorado bill that made Florissant Fossil Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Beds a National Monument. Tuesday-Saturday. Throughout the day a variety of “O Beautiful! Shifting Landscapes of the rangers, interns, volunteers and Pikes Peak Region” is at The Fine Arts former staff will be serving up Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. coffee, tea and cake. This drop-in opportunity closes May 15. Visit http://www.cmzoo.org/ through Aug. 4. Admission is $5-$10. Call offers a chance to learn about the different index.php/guest-information/zoo-events/run- 634-5583 or visit https://www.csfineartscenter.org/ people and jobs that are involved in running the to-the-shrine to register. for information. monument. There will also be an opportunity May is approaching quickly and so are the The Broadmoor World Arena has some big to sign the 50th anniversary card. Old Colorado City Territory Days. Memorial events on its calendar. Check with the box • Aug. 25: Fee-free day. Celebrate the 103rd Day weekend will be the annual event with lots office at the World Arena at 520-SHOW. birthday of the NPS and the 50th birthday of of fun activities for the entire family. Free • Jim Gaffigan will be in town Friday at 8 p.m. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. shuttles are provided from the Coronado High • George Thorogood and The Destroyers with Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil School and Rock Ledge Ranch, May 25-27. Damon Fowler, Tuesday at 7 p.m. Beds National Monument and all other NPS There will be live music, petting zoo, vendors, • 4th Annual Pikes Peak Region Small Business areas that charge fees. a mechanical bull, gold panning and more. week food truck cook-off, May 5 at 11 a.m. Colorado Restaurant Association presents the The Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 • Rotary Champions, May 6 at 6:30 p.m. “Taste of Pikes Peak” Sunday. The annual Palmer Park Blvd., is hosting a Hot Wheels — • TedX Colorado Springs Frontiers, event will be at the Broadmoor World Arena Cool Rides indoor and outdoor car show May May 12 at 11 a.m. and open to the general public from noon to 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Displayed will be all • Ali Wong: The Milk and Money Tour, May 26 3:30 p.m. There will be food, live demonstrations years, makes and models. There is limited indoor at 7 p.m. and more than 80 local restaurants and vendors. space. There will be door prizes and trophies • Judas Priest Firepower 2019 Tour, June 5 General admission and $55 plus applicable awarded in various categories. Register day of at 7:30 p.m. fees for VIP access. Tickets can be purchased show or online at https://www.aceent1.com for • “Les Miserables,” May 5-6 at 7:30 p.m., online at http://www.pikespeakcenter.com/, $35 per car. June 7 at 8 p.m., June 8 at 2 and 8 p.m., http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/, or Fam Fest: Family Arts and Music Festival is and June 9 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. https://www.axs.com/; at the Pikes Peak Center June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic City • Glenn Miller Orchestra, June 16 at 3 p.m. or The Broadmoor World Arena box offices; or Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. in Colorado • “The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron?” is June 20 via phone at 520-SHOW. Springs. There will be live music, kid friendly at 7 p.m. and June 21 at 5:30 p.m. The “Look twice ride” is May 4, perfect for activities including a bounce castle, crafts, The Stargazers Theater has some big events warmer weather but also brings awareness painting, shopping and more. Admission is coming up at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado to motorcycle riding. This public event is free. For more information, visit https://www. Springs. Call 719-476-2200 for more information. at Knucklehead Tavern, 2627 Delta Drive. madeformoreproject.org/. • PPBC Presents: Maggie Rains & The Crooked Registration is the day of at 8 a.m. Haunted Mines, 3910 Palmer Park Blvd., is hosting Keys, Thursday at 7 p.m. Look forward to warmer weather and register a paranormal experience June 8 from 10 p.m. • Hug It Forward Music Festival, May 5 at 2 p.m. for special events at the local nature centers. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $25 and patrons must register. • Tribute to Neil Young, Ian Tyson and Stan • Bear Creek Nature Center Visit https://cheyennemountainparanormal.com Rogers, May 10 at 7 p.m. - Nature scavenger hunt, May 11 for tickets and more information. • Joseph Hall - Elvis Rock ‘N’ Remember Tribute, • Fountain Creek Nature Center Mark the calendar for the annual Colorado May 8 at 6:30 p.m. - Girl Scout Day, Sunday Springs Western Street Breakfast June 19 from • Pikes Peak Blues Community Jam, May 29 at - Family fun day festival, May 5 5:30-9 a.m. Along with the breakfast, there will be 6:30 p.m. Remember D-Day with the 4th Infantry Division’s a dress-up contest, petting zoo, roping the hay bale, • The VooDoo Hawks CD Release with Dirty Living History Day event May 18 from 9 a.m. caricature drawing and appearances by Girl of the Kings, June 21 at 8 p.m. to 2 p.m. The event is held outside Fort Carson West and Aide to the Girl of the West and many Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Gate 1 at Kit Carson Field. It is free to the public. more. The event takes place downtown and the hot will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its There will be re-enactments, vehicle displays, fire breakfast is $5. Kids 5 and under eat for free. designation as a National Monument. Fifty engines, police cars, mules and much more. The Great Inflatable Race will be in town July 20, years ago, a passionate group of scientists, The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting its annual 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes citizens and local residents fought a grassroots “Run to the Shrine” event May 18. The 4-mile Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles are spread battle to protect the area that is now Florissant run or walk curves through the zoo, up to the Will throughout the course, and they will bounce, Fossil Beds National Monument. Celebrate the Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back down. The race bump and slide all over the place. Bring friends first day of National Park Week and Florissant offers something for just about everyone. For those and family to this event to get out and get active. Fossil Beds’ 50th anniversary year for free. with a competitive nature, there is chip timing Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/ Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds for competitive athletes, and accommodations for Colorado-Springs for more information, tickets National Monument and all other NPS areas jogging strollers with safety equipment for the and registration information. that charge fees. Events leading up to the 50th families. Enjoy the picturesque view with a 1,000- The 79th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo anniversary include: foot gain in elevation. The race will conclude with Parade is July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown • June 1: 15 for 50 hiking contest. Hike all 15 a party at Lodge at Moose Lake. Registration Colorado Springs. The western cultural event miles of trails and earn a prize. includes admission to the zoo for the day. This is free and there will be much to see; floats, • June 29: Science open house and junior ranger is the only opportunity to travel to Shrine Road equestrian groups and many local businesses day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the ongoing by foot all year. Registration is now open but will be available. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 At Ease Within the gate Capt. America will be at the Exchange Saturday from 2-4 p.m. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Events Strategic Command’s 1st Space Brigade is hosting an annual Safety Day Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. Numerous local vendors will be on hand to demonstrate and promote safety awareness for both on- and off-duty activities such as motorcycle safety, summer recreation safety, distracted driving, outdoor recreation, home maintenance, summer travel, motor vehicle accidents, accidents in the home and more. The event is free and open to everyone. Hamburger and hot dog plates will be available for purchase. Free training for transitioning Soldiers: 80-hour Hazardous Waste Worker Training Program begins Monday. The course goes through May 10 and is for Soldiers, retirees, veterans (with a DD214) and Family members with DOD identification card. The training is held at 5905 Magrath Ave., building 1282. Classes go from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. For more information contact Bill Nash at 785-341-2552 or email, [email protected]. Grant Library is hosting a May the 4th Be With You event, May 4 from 11 a.m. to noon. There will be trivia games, prizes and refreshments. All ages are welcome, parental supervision is required. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders. Call 586-2350 for more information. The Fort Carson Exchange is hosting a “You made the grade, you get Ev y e kn s y  e the the rewards” contest. Students in grades 1-12 with a B average or higher are eligible for a $5 Exchange gift card for each grading period and a chance to win a $2,000, $1,500 or $500 prize. The grading period will be for the 2018-2019 school year and to receive the gift card, students must present a valid military identification card, as well as proof of the qualifying grades to the main Exchange customer service area. The last day to drop off stuffed animals for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic event is Friday at the Joel Hefley Center-Main Community Center, 6800 Prussman Blvd., between 9 a.m. and noon. This is a BEST training event for veterinary staff to practice suture techniques all while LET’S MAKE IT OFFICIAL! fixing up children’s beloved stuffed animals. Pick up will be May 1-2 between 2-4 p.m. The children will go home with their newly sewn animal, take-home instructions and a goody bag. The whole family is invited to the Veterinary Center Open House to see clinic tours May 11, visit booths and learn new information about CSBJ.COM veterinary or technician school, horses, falcons, and military working Vote at dogs. The open house will be across from the main Exchange at 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190. Call 526-3803 for more information. MARCH 29 — MAY 10 Military members can compete for $10,000 and a spot in the World Long Drive at Fort Carson, thanks to the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Army Installation Management Command. Active-duty, Reserve and retired service members can sign up for the April 20 Fort Carson qualifying event at http://www.armymwr. 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS com/MLD. The winner will earn a spot in the Military Long Drive 4:30-6 pm • $25/person Competition Championship at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, May 7. Call 526-1927 for more information. The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) The Freedom Fest is quickly approaching, so save the date, June 28-29. The event begins at 2 p.m. June 28 and ends June 29 at 10 p.m. 2019 EVENT SERIES SPONSORS: Save the date: now is the time to begin training for the Fort Carson LINDA WEISE Spartan Race July 13-14, 2700 Wilderness Road. For more information May 30 and registration, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ spartan-race/2900044/35739. Linda Weise is the CEO and founder of the Colorado Springs Conservatory, which she Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the established in 1994 to bring world-class first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and performing arts education to the region. Weise engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory in piano for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information. and vocal performance. Weise and the CSC The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with have been recognized throughout the state discounts to veterans and women. and across the country with numerous awards. Veterans pay $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 for more information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must present 4:30-6 pm • $25/person military identification or government identification at fitness center front The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: 2019 EVENT SERIES • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday SPONSORS: GREG PHILLIPS from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. June 13 • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards Greg Phillips is director of aviation for the Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe Colorado Springs Airport, which has an area rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits economic impact of about $4 billion. Phillips for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. attended The U.S. Military Academy at West • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a Point, where he received his engineering degree. He went on to earn helicopter wings soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. and his Army Ranger tab. Find out what’s to • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red come for COS. head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. CSBJ.com/Events • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Call 526-5542 for more information. April 26, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 33 Sports Tuu Shua wins volleyball title Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

Tuu Shua came into the 2019 Fort Carson intramural volleyball championship as the number one seed and, when it was over, they were the number one volleyball team on post. Tuu Shua defeated Ma’I Moya in three exciting sets to earn this year’s title. Ma’I Moya was the number three seed coming into the tournament and showed the kind of offense and defensive presence that was guaranteed to give the top seeded Tuu Shua squad all the competition it wanted and more. No one thought the final match of the season would be anything less than a three-set thriller, and they were right. The first game was very close from start to finish. Neither team could get more than a six-point advantage early as spike after spike by both teams showed just how tough a match it was going to be. Just when it looked like one team was going to establish dominance, back came the other team to close the gap. Ma’I Moya was able to take a 15-9 lead and then it held on to win a close contest 25-23 to take the first game of the match. The second game of the match turned out to be a classic. Both teams were playing like their lives depended on the outcome and neither team could pull away from the other. The score remained so close that it was Above: A Tuu anyone’s game. With a chance to win Shua player the championship and the match, prepares to spike Ma’I Moya served up 24-23, but Tuu the ball during the Shua staved off the match winning post intramural point and tied the game at 24. Now, championship with both teams having to win by two game April 18 points, it was back and forth scoring at Iron Horse until Tuu Shua was finally able to Sports and get the two points needed to win and Fitness Center. force a third and deciding game. The third game lacked the Left: A Ma’I Moya excitement of the previous two. Tuu player, finesses Shua took an early five-point lead the ball over the and after Ma’I Moya stormed back net during the to close within three points, the intramural eventual champions then scored five championship of the next seven points to take the game April 18 at match and win the championship in Iron Horse Sports three hard-fought games. and Fitness Center.

Hambone Spring Fling

Fort Carson Soldier Logan Pearce, left, and his wife, Amanda Pearce, workout Tuesday at Waller Fitness Center. The couple will be among the athletes competing in the Hambone Spring Fling event Saturday at the facility from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature 30 teams consisting of two-person men’s and women’s teams. Hambone CrossFit classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at Waller FC. Call 526- 2742 for information.

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Long ball tournament

Kwan Lee, drives the ball during the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Military Long Drive (MLD) qualifier held in conjunction with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, Saturday. The winner, Tyler Jeffers, had the longest drive at 388 yards. He will receive an expense-paid trip to compete in the MLD Championship, at Fort Jackson, S.C., which will be televised on the Golf channel. He also received a $500 gift card to Cheyenne Shadows. Call 526-4102 for more information.

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Saturday’s Tillman Honor Run is an event to honor the late Pat Tillman, a former Army Soldier who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. The event begins at 2 p.m. and will be held at Rock Island Trailhead, Peyton. It is a 4.2-mile run or walk. According to event organizers, the Tillman Honor Run is a casual, family- friendly fun run allowing people to come together with Arizona ARE YOU State University Southern Colorado alumni, fans and members of the military community as they remember and honor the legacy of Tillman. Participants who register after Thursday will have their shirts mailed to them after the event. Register and see more information at http://pattillmanfoundation. READY? org/pats-run. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will host the Pike’s Peak Sergeants Major Association golf tournament May 17. There will be a 6:30 a.m. check-in and an 8 a.m. tee time with lunch being served at 1:30 p.m. JUNE 19-26, 2019 The cost for the event is $65 for active-duty and retirees and $75 for civilians. There will be first, second and third place team awards and contests will include the longest drive, closest to the pin and a hole in #COSburgerweek one. The event will be a four-person scramble which includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, range balls, one complimentary golf game, a breakfast and a snack lunch. For more information contact the golf course at 526-4102. The U.S. Air Force Academy is hosting its annual Falcon 50 Race Series Saturday. This event is the sixth annual running of the Falcon 50. The event has four race distance options: 50-mile run, 26.2-mile run, 26.2-mile military heavy ruck march, and the newly added 13.1-mile run. To register and for more information, visit https:// ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=64230. The run is open to DOD identification card holders only. Registration for the intramural outdoor soccer league ends Thursday. Games will be played on Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center outdoor soccer fields. There will be men’s and coed leagues offered. The league is open to all DOD identification card holders, 18 years and older. There will be a coach meeting Friday at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The season is scheduled to begin May 21. Call 524-0859 for more information. Registration is underway through May 9 for teams interested in joining the intramural softball league. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The league is open to all DOD identification card holders 18 and older. There will be a coach meeting May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The season is scheduled to begin May 21. Call 524-0859 for more information. The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Scramble is scheduled for May 3 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event, beginning with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month, weather permitting. Call 526-4102 for more information. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Academy is now taking sign-ups for its spring adult classes. The six-week program is designed for all skill levels and includes putting, chipping, pitching and the full swing instruction. The class includes going to the course several times to test new skills. The classes begin Saturday from 4-5:30 p.m. The cost is $199, which includes nine hours of instruction, greens fees, equipment and free cart rental when the classes go out on the course. For more information or to sign up, call 332-0024. Fort Carson has partnered with Spartan Race to host Fort Carson- Colorado Springs Super and Sprint Weekend July 13-14. The weekend features four races. The Super serves up more than 25 obstacles over 8 miles of rugged terrain July 13. The Sprint is the shortest of the Spartan races, delivering more than 20 obstacles over 3 miles July 14. Both days will have kids races for those under age 14, with the option of a 1- or 2-mile obstacle course. This year there will also be a para race. Go to https://www.spartan.com/en/race/detail/ 3267/overview for more information. The National Physique Committee Elite Tan Southern Colorado and Armed Forces Championships will be held in Colorado Springs May 4. The event takes place at Doherty High School, 4515 E. Barnes Road in Colorado Springs. Prejudging begins at 11 a.m. and the finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit http://musclequest. com/events/ for tickets. Child Youth Service (CYS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone interested in being a coach must pass a background check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with CYS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYS officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will make an impact on the community. 36 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2019 Soldiers enter MBA hall of fame Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

What started out as a dream turned into reality as the Military Basketball Association (MBA) inducted its first class into its hall of fame April 13 to make basketball a reality for military members of coaches in this inaugural class have put in time and at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. each branch of the armed forces. Acevedo was full our goal is to grab younger players and coaches There were two Soldier-players from Fort of praise for coaches he has gone to battle with and and help them.” Carson, Mike Myers and Angel “Ace” Acevedo, had a special note of praise for his wife, Denise, Myers had similar praise for fellow coaches and among the group of MBA coaches that were who has been by his side throughout the journey. his Family who allowed him to reach the pinnacle recognized for decades of service to the military “When I got to the podium, I knew I wanted to of military basketball. basketball community. Myers is the commissioner thank God, my wife Denise, the players that have “I first want to thank God Almighty because of the MBA, and he said this is a dream that he played for me for all these years and every team without him none of this would be possible,” Myers and Acevedo had for some time until it turned into I have been associated with,” Acevedo said. “We said. “I also want to thank my mother and father, reality prior to the MBA basketball tournament played ball in Okinawa, Afghanistan, Germany and and of course my wife and children. Coaching April 13-15 at the Academy. just about everywhere. If it wasn’t for my wife, I military basketball is really tough on a Family Acevedo was the first one to step to the stage to probably would not be where I am today, because when they see how much time we put in to this and be inducted and he was quick to recognize all of the if I’m not at the house then I am at the gym also the finances that we put into the teams that we Military Basketball Association coaches who are coaching basketball. She has been wonderful to me coach. We had a vision about military basketball, volunteers and spend countless hours and finances over the years, allowing me to do this. All of the and we’ve made that vision become a reality.”

Spring sports begin

Members of the Fort Carson youth soccer program race after a ball Saturday in a game at Pershing Field on post. The youth soccer, football and cheer seasons began Saturday and will continue through May 25. The action for soccer and cheerleading will shift to Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs Saturday and the U.S. Air Force Academy May 4.

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