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Div. West Heads to Fort Hood Story and Photo by Rick Emert Mountaineer Staff Vol. 67 No. 32 Aug. 14, 2009 Word of the month: Brotherhood Div. West heads to Fort Hood Story and photo by Rick Emert Mountaineer staff Division West (First Army) officially closed the Fort Carson chapter of its history Aug. 6 with a colors casing and relinquishment of command ceremony on Manhart Field. The division was to uncase its colors at Fort Hood, Texas, Thursday. Division West (First Army) was activated at Fort Carson Aug. 22, 2006. It was formed from the 7th Infantry Division — which inactivated the same day — and the mission expanded to cover readiness training of all National guard and Reserve units west of the Mississippi. Before the colors were cased, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commander of the division since Sept. 14, 2007, relinquished command to interim commander Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Robinson. Robinson and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Young, who remains with the division during its transition, cased the unit’s colors following the relinquishment of command ceremony. “I look forward to taking on the critical mission that we have to train and validate Reserve component units that will deploy to the Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Robinson, interim commanding general, Division West (First Army), left, and the division’s Command combat zones of Iraq and Afghanistan and other Sgt. Maj. Terry Young prepare the guidon to be cased in Aug. 6 ceremony before the unit relocates to Fort Hood, Texas. areas of concern throughout the world,” Robinson said in remarks after assuming interim Before the ceremony, Gen. Charles Campbell, Miller said. “He was able to do that and still manage command. “For the last two years, as the deputy com- commanding general, U.S. Army Forces Command, all these activities here at this installation and care mander of First Army, I’ve been impressed by the presented the Distinguished Service Medal to for all the Families here. team that Maj. Gen. Graham and Command Sgt. Maj. Graham and commended him for his dedication to Miller spoke of Carol Graham’s service to the Young have led and what they’ve accomplished.” the Fort Carson community as well as six other community in remarks during the ceremony. Lt. Gen. Thomas G. Miller, First Army military communities that housed units under his “As an advocate of military quality-of-life commanding general, heralded Graham for the growth responsibility. issues and as a member of spouses’ organizations, of the division’s headquarters under his leadership. “He was able to figure out how to master the your energy will truly be missed, and I know there’s “He has built this headquarters from funda- First Army business, which he did, and train Reserve no one here and no one … that’s met you that won’t mentally a section to a full operational capability, component Soldiers to standard, which he did. agree with that,” he said. and then went about the business of training units Everybody that left under Mark’s tenure was trained See Division West on page 4 for war,” he said. to standard, and they proved themselves in combat,” Carson bids farewell to CSM Young Story and photo by Rick Emert officer for Division West (First Army) as it transitions Young didn’t hold a typical post command sergeant Mountaineer staff to Fort Hood, Texas. major position. In addition he is the Division West Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, former Division West (First Army) top noncommissioned officer, he worked Mountain Post commanders and command (First Army) commanding general, said Young was a on issues affecting Soldiers on Fort Carson while also sergeants major, and community leaders gathered to senior NCO who still related to the youngest of Soldiers. coordinating with seven training brigades on other bid adieu to Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Young and his “It’s been my honor and privilege to work alongside installations in the western United States, Graham said. wife, Portia, at a farewell ceremony Aug. 5 at the Command Sgt. Maj. Terry Young,” Graham said. “He “With seven brigades … across the western former post headquarters. gets it. He understands Soldiers. He relates to Soldiers. Young will remain the senior noncommissioned He’s done just amazing things for the division.” See Young on page 3 II Military Community Feature NN SS II DD EE Page 7 Page 12 Page 22-23 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 MOUNTAINEER Commander’s column Commanding General: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Garrison Commander: New GC outlines goals Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: by Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Families will be a cornerstone in all that we do. It is Dee McNutt Fort Carson garrison commander imperative that the garrison understand your needs, concerns Chief, Print and Web Communications: and priorities and that we regularly update you on our progress Douglas M. Rule As the new garrison commander I would like to take toward meeting those needs. We will ask for your input and Editor: Julie M. Lucas this opportunity to thank the wonderful leaders, Soldiers, feedback regularly and will commit to providing you Staff Writers: Rick Emert Families, civilians and community members for the information, updates and answers to all of your questions. We Devin Fisher exceptionally warm welcome my Family and I received will achieve this through many means; town hall meetings, since arriving at Fort Carson. My wife, Cindy, and I newspaper articles, through the various unit chains of Happenings: Nel Lampe are honored to serve all of you for the next command and one-on-one as I meet you at Sports Writer: Walt Johnson three years. I would like to tell you a little various events and activities around post. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall bit about myself and what I will try to do Fort Carson is truly blessed to be for you during my command. nestled at the base of the glorious This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the I have 23 years of Army experience to Colorado Rockies and supported by the Department of Defense. Contents of the the table with several deployments. I am a generous community of Colorado Springs. Mountaineer are not necessarily the official proud son; husband and father of five, so I I want to continue to build on the already view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or know firsthand the challenges our Soldiers strong relationship that exists between the the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. and Families face in this time of persistent Mountain Post and the caring people of this The editorial content of the Mountaineer conflict and repeated family separations. unique city. Their generosity, compassion is the responsibility of the Public Affairs I value my Family and the Mountain and caring have proven to be invaluable Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is Post Family. This includes all the civilian, to our Soldiers and Families and it will [email protected]. military, contractor and volunteer personnel be a priority of mine to continue to foster The Mountaineer is posted on the who work so hard every day to improve Fort these strong bonds, and let our supporters Internet at http://csmng.com. McLaughlin The Mountaineer is an unofficial Carson and support our warfighters. I also know how very grateful to them we are publication authorized by AR 360-1. The value teamwork, loyalty, a positive attitude, for all they do for us. Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs effective communication, feedback and predictability. I look forward to getting to know the Soldiers and Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Without these we cannot be an effective, cohesive team. Families of Fort Carson over the next several months. We Army, under exclusive written contract with I will strive to continue the proud traditions of a Fort will be holding regular town hall meetings where we will Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. Carson garrison that is comprised of a professional team listen to your input and answer any questions you may have. The appearance of advertising in this with a caring attitude and ensure that we are providing for As our post continues to grow with the return of the 4th publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Soldier and Family wellness. We will keep our community Infantry Division we will need to work together to continue Department of the Army or Colorado Springs safe and secure while we continue to prepare for the to live up to the Fort Carson motto “The Best Hometown Military Newspaper Group, of the products or multiple planned deployments during the next several years. in the Army.” I am committed to making that phrase a services advertised. The printer reserves the right to reject advertisements. Strong communication with our Soldiers and their continuing reality for all of our Soldiers and Families. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, Carson offers free motorcycle safety training user or patron. 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