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

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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. 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The rider will use his or her own (vest or jacket) during the day and a Post weather hotline Courses currently offered on motorcycle and PPE for this course. reflective upper garment during 526-0096 Fort Carson are: • Motorcycle Refresher Training: See Motorcycle on page 4 • Basic Rider Course: The BRC is The MRT is a requirement for Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 3

YYoouunngg are smooth there, as well,” he said. “No for everything you’ve done.” were focused on doing one good thing from page 1 one could have done it better.” Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey, at a time, but now we’re doing multiple, Graham gave half the credit for the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson multiple things at the same time.” United States running five mobilization growth and success of Division West command sergeant major, presented The melting pot of units that the training centers on different posts, not and Fort Carson to his senior enlisted Young with a commissioned artist’s Mountain Post has become is what only does he coordinate with all the advisor of two years. print depicting the division’s pivotal Young said he is most proud of. units that are mobilized and all the “You’ve done just tremendous battle for Sadr City while it was “We have melded the 23 or so unit units that are training those mobilized things, and we’ve moved the division deployed to Baghdad. patches that we have on this installation (units), he also has to spend a lot of time forward,” Graham said. “I know you’re “It really symbolizes that we together and let them know they’re all coordinating with the installations on going to continue to keep the division couldn’t have done our mission over part of the team,” he said. “It’s not all which we train, making sure that things moving in the right direction.” there if you hadn’t prepared us, about Division West; it’s not all about Graham presented trained us — got us ready, and taken senior mission command or any single Portia with the “Heart of care of our Families for us while we brigade; it’s everybody working the Mountain” award for were gone,” Dailey said. “You never together to accomplish any mission. her efforts in helping had to worry about your Families The community recognizes Soldiers who young Army spouses. back here at Fort Carson. From the deploy. They want heroes regardless of “This is only appropri- Grahams to the Youngs — just the what unit patch they’re wearing. I think ate as Division West goes best care for our wounded Soldiers, we’ve managed to provide that to the to Fort Hood that we give for our Families back here.” community, and I think they’re proud (Portia) the ‘Heart of the Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. of the Soldiers.” Mountain,’ because I think James Kilpatrick said he and Young Although he said he’s pleased to those of us that know her had a good working relationship and be staying with Division West for its know that she has the heart both were dedicated to taking care of transition, Young said he would miss of a mountain,” said Soldiers and Families. the community he lived in for the last Graham’s wife, Carol , In Young’s two short years as post two years. during the ceremony. “We command sergeant major, the face of “I feel good that I’m still with all know … what she’s Fort Carson changed dramatically. Division West,” he said. “I feel great done with our young “That’s probably been the most about being the Division West spouses, but also some of amazing thing I’ve seen — the command sergeant major and going us old spouses. I think construction growing along with the with the division to (Fort) Hood and we’ve all learned some- Soldiers; simultaneously pushing out seeing that through. thing from her. I want to brigade after brigade and receiving “I’m proud of Fort Carson. I Division West (First Army) Command Sgt. Maj. Terry thank you for setting an brigade after brigade coming back, and couldn’t ask for a better installation. Young speaks to military and community leaders at his example of putting your they’re still making all this stuff hap- I’ll always consider this the highlight farewell ceremony Aug. 5. Family first. We’re grateful pen,” Young said. “It used to be we of my career.” We Salute You!

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DDiivviissiioonn WWeesstt to take command of the Mountain “Carol and I will miss the great MMoottoorrccyyccllee from page 1 Post,” Graham said. “Carol and I have camaraderie of the Mountain Post from page 2 truly appreciated your friendship and Team,” Graham said. “Thank you all “For everything you’ve done for your deep care and concern for for your untiring efforts of caring for dusk/dawn and at night. Outer the Soldiers and Families of Division Soldiers and their Families as we Soldiers and their Families and for garments will be properly secured, West and for those of Fort Carson and transitioned the command of Fort making Fort Carson one of the clearly visible and not covered. Items, across the Army, I want to say simply: Carson to your quality leadership.” premier military installations in our such as backpacks, may be worn on ‘Thank you,’” Miller said. He commended the Division West Army today.” top of the outer garment, but they must Carol thanked Miller and (First Army) brigade commanders, While the leaders helped keep meet the same visibility requirements Campbell for giving the Grahams the and the Soldiers they represented, as the post and its programs running, of the outer garment. Brightly opportunity to serve at Fort Carson. they stood in the ceremony. Graham said it was the Families colored/reflective belts do not meet “This has been such a big, huge “These professional Soldiers have of Soldiers that keep the Army the outer garment requirement. part of our journey, and we’re so done unmatched work of training and itself going. • Impact or shatter resistant goggles, grateful,” she said. “Thank you so deploying more than 50,000 Soldiers, “We all know that in addition to wraparound glasses or full face shield much for letting Mark have this job — Sailors and Airmen for combat in Iraq our great Soldiers and civilians attached to the helmet, which meets both of these jobs. We are so grateful and Afghanistan and for stability and serving Fort Carson Division West ANSI standards. Windshields, to this community for everything. I support operations in the Sinai, the we cannot forget our Army Strong eyeglasses, and fairings do not meet got way more out of this than I gave.” Horn of Africa and for training Families,” he said. “Your support of this requirement. The goggles may be Graham, who was the Fort Carson detainee (operations) guards in your Soldier is what keeps our Army darkened for daylight use; however, commanding general until the 4th Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,” he said going today.” they must be clear during the hours of Infantry Division uncased its colors in Graham went on to thank Fort Graham’s next assignment will be darkness or adverse weather conditions. July, thanked that division’s commander, Carson’s brigade commanders; his the FORSCOM G3, Training and These rules also apply to Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, and his chief of staff, Col. John Hadjis; and the Operations; G5, Military and Civilian passengers. Additionally, any wife, Ginger, for their dedication to garrison commander, Col. Robert F. Operations and Civil Affairs; and motorcycle operator and passenger the post community. McLaughlin, for making Fort Carson G7, Information Operations Officer, entering a military installation must “There is no finer command team the “best hometown in the Army.” in Atlanta. also meet these requirements. Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 5

4th Inf. Div. Hq begins training Story and photo by Pvt. Andrew Ingram the battlefield almost instantaneously. This information operating procedures developed during the TOCEX. 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office is used by the commander and battle staff to make well Eventually, the 4th Inf. Div. Headquarters will informed tactical decisions at key moments. participate in more advanced training scenarios in The 4th Infantry Division Headquarters staff has “Our whole purpose is to keep the commanders which Soldiers in the JOC will fine tune their skills in arrived at Fort Carson and begun training. With brand informed so they can make good decisions,” a simulated deployment environment. new facilities and many Soldiers who have never served Thomas said. The 4th Inf. Div. Headquarters is still in the early at the division level, over the next few months the Donald Lam, a CPOF instructor, said that this stages of training. The TOCEX was the crawl stage. division headquarters staff will be honing tactical skills. dynamic system allows the operator to quickly and With more training the division headquarters will The first step of the training was the Tactical accurately monitor events on the battle field. The soon be at a run and ready for any trial. Operations Center Exercise Aug. 3-6. CPOF also allows for easy The TOCEX mission was to develop standard organization and dissemina- operating procedures for the Joint Operations Center. tion of information, he said. Soldiers trained on hardware, systems and procedures The CPOF receives data in order to create synergy between the Soldiers who from various sources: maps, will be working in the JOC, said Maj. James Yount, reports from Soldiers on the 4th Inf. Div. chief of operations. ground, recent local history “The overall purpose of the TOCEX is to train the and countless other sources, staff to function in combat,” said Yount. said Lam. He explained that the training would give the Putting all of this informa- headquarters Soldiers a chance to practice using the tion in a centralized location Command Post of the Future system and build the gives division leaders a better internal staff-section procedures in both garrison and picture of what is happening on tactical environments. the battlefield, said Thomas Sgt. Matthew Thomas, 4th Inf. Div. battle non- Understanding the systems commissioned officer, who was assigned to the is only the beginning. The Multi-National Division — Bagdad Command TOCEX laid the groundwork Information Center during Operation Iraqi Freedom for future training. 07-09, explained that the JOC is the hub for all of the Soon the headquarters Master Sgt. Pamela Green, 4th Infantry Division surgeon operations noncom- division’s tactical operations. staff will build on what they missioned officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Jayme Turner, 4th Inf. Div. surgeon Thomas said that the CPOF and other systems have learned in a staff exercise operations NCO, train with the Command Post of the Future system. The CPOF allow the division staff to track what is happening on and fine tune the standard helps Soldiers organize and understand information they receive from the field. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009

Miscellaneous • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Don Phillips at 526-9271. Partial issues White House Transportation Agency — is looking • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. for promotable sergeants-sergeants first class with a at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools Cash sales/report of survey military occupational specialty of 88M/Z and at least and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. eight years time in service to serve four-year • Base operations contract Contracting Officer Direct exchange assignments with the agency. WHTA provides a fleet Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. of motor vehicles, master drivers and transportation reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, Partial turn-ins services to the first family, White House staff and damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. official visitors of the first family in the Washington • Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood Full turn-ins area; provides transportation support for presidential at 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. motorcades and travel stateside and abroad as directed report damaged and overturned latrines. Unit issues and turn-ins by the White House Military Office. Applicants must Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. have good driving records, good credit histories and Briefings DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate be eligible to receive a top secret security clearance Casualty notification/assistance officer training under the following hours: with a presidential support duty clearance. For — is held Tuesday-Aug. 21 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in • Wolf — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), more information contact Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth A. the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Daniel, [email protected], Sgt. 1st Class 104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Sean D. Steffensen, [email protected] or to perform this solemn duty. Rank requirements • 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. Sgt. 1st Class Robert L. Robinson Jr., Robert. are sergeant first class-command sergeant major, (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. [email protected] at the WHTA Administration warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. For more Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Office, 202-757-0754/0770, Fax: 202-757-0756. information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail • Striker’s Cafe — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — [email protected]. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 is open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members, Summary court martial officer training — is held p.m. (dinner). Closed Saturday and Sunday. Department of Defense civilian employees and Thursday from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Family • Patton House — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. contractors. The group meets every Wednesday at Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. This (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 11:30 a.m. at Alternate Escapes for socializing, training teaches the roles and responsibilities of a p.m. (dinner). Saturday-Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. learning mentorship principles and organizing rides. SCMO in the casualty operations process. Only (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (supper). To join, you must have your motorcycle registered on commissioned officers can serve in this capacity. • Butts Army Airfield — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 post. For more information, contact Master Sgt. Terry For more information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585. or e-mail carsdhrmpdcasualty@conus. army.mil. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — Mountain Post Reassignments levy briefings — are held Education Center hours of operation — The chapter, holds meetings the third Tuesday of each Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Mountain Post Training and Education Center, month at the Family Connection. Call Sgt. 1st Class Thursdays for personnel being reassigned stateside. building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Justin Widhalm, 310-1884, for more information. The briefings are held in building 129, room 202A; • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- The Officer Candidate School board — will be sign-in is at 7 a.m. and the briefings start at 7:30 Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- Sept. 16. For more information contact Tom Grady a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring a copy of their 4:30 p.m. at 526-3953. orders, but must bring a pen to complete forms. • Learning Resource Center/Military Occu- Funded Legal Education Program — The Office of Call 526-4730 for more information. pational Specialty Library — Mondays-Thursdays The Staff Judge Advocate General is now accepting Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays 10 applications for officers to attend law school. the second and third Wednesday of each month at the a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Interested officers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1 Kit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 Harr • Defense Activity for Nontraditional to determine their eligibility. This program is open to Ave. at McNierney Street. The Retirement Services Education Support and Army Personnel Testing commissioned officers in the rank of second lieutenant Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to — Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 — captain. Applicants must have at least two, but not the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. p.m.; closed training holidays. more than six years of total active federal service at the ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional time legal training begins. Applicants must send their first and third Tuesday of each month. Briefing Academic Skills Training — Mondays-Thursdays request through command channels, to include the sign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1042, room 310, 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. officer’s branch manager at AHRC, with a copy on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be • eArmyU Testing — Mondays-Fridays 12:15- furnished to The Office of The Staff Judge Advocate within 120 days of their expiration term of service, 4:15 p.m.; closed training holidays. General, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron, 10th but must attend the briefing no later than 30 days Claims Defense hours — are Mondays-Fridays 9 floor), 1777 North Kent Street, Rosslyn, VA 22209- prior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Soldiers must attend a 2194, to be received before Nov. 1. Interested officers 526-2240 for more information. mandatory briefing before receiving a claim packet. should contact their local staff judge advocate for Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held At the briefing, Soldiers must submit a Department further information or Col. Randy Kirkvold, 526-1429. Tuesdays at noon at the Education Center, building 1117, of Defense Form 1840/1840R (pink form), at DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is room 120. For information, contact University of building 6285, 526-1355. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Colorado at Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. Medical Activity Correspondence Department office Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closed numbers and points of contact for services: from any military occupational specialty, have a general Thursdays and on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, score 526-7284 for more information. order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and number for emergencies or routine tasks. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit • Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898 the Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required. Hours of Operation • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or to listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. BOSS meetings are held the third report complaints. In-processing Wednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at 11:30 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. 526-1695. 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Lethal Warriors search mountains of Kunar Story and photo by Spc. Eugene H. Cushing 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assigned to Task Force Mountain Warrior, conducted reconnaissance in the Pesh River valley July 21 to gather information for future combat operations. 1st Lt. Chris J. Capasso, platoon leader for 1st Platoon, explained his unit was conducting reconnaissance of possible enemy positions and escape routes. Capasso said the platoon found actionable intelligence, including several enemy fighting positions and trails. “It helps plan and shape future operations,” he said. “The mission’s purpose was to gather information on the enemy.” Staff Sgt. Joseph S. McKinney, platoon sergeant for 1st Platoon, explained why reconnaissance missions are important to the success of future operations. “The enemy we’re fighting is an enemy we can’t see,” he said. “These missions set up the future operations.” Capasso praised his Soldiers for the work they did on the day’s mission and the work they continue to do in hunting down the enemies of Afghanistan. “These guys have been working real hard,” he said. Sgt. Dustin Kaminiski, team leader for 2nd squad, 1st Platoon, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th “They’ve been doing missions back-to-back with little Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, assigned to Task Force Mountain complaint. They understand that to go after these guys, we Warrior, and Staff Sgt. Johnny L. Bates, squad leader for weapons squad, 1st platoon, stand guard in have to get out there and patrol the mountains.” a small village in the Kunar province. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 Carson honors fallen heroes Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer Spc. Randy L.J. Neff Jr. April 18, 1985 – July 22, 2009 July 11, 1987 – July 22, 2009 Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer joined the Army Spc. Randy L.J. Neff Jr. joined the Aug. 11, 2003. He attended basic and Army June 22, 2006. He attended basic advanced individual training at Fort and advanced individual training at Leonard Wood, Mo., and graduated as a Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and graduated combat engineer in December 2003. as a combat engineer in October 2006. After serving as a gunner with the Neff was assigned to the 576th 82nd Engineer Battalion in Bamberg, Engineer Company, 4th Engineer Germany, Rimer was reassigned to the Battalion, at Fort Carson in October 173rd Infantry Special Troops Battalion, 2006. After being reassigned to also at Bamberg, as a combat engineer. Headquarters and Headquarters Company, He was assigned to Headquarters and 4th Eng. Bn. in 2008, Neff deployed to Headquarters Company, 4th Engineer Bn., Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi at Fort Carson in December 2008. Rimer Freedom in February 2009 and then deployed to Iraq in support of Operation mobilized with the battalion to Iraqi Freedom in February 2009 and then Afghanistan in support of Operation mobilized with the battalion to Afghanistan Enduring Freedom. He was killed in in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. action July 22. He was killed in action July 22. His awards include The Bronze Star, His awards include The Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the combat action, Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, driver and mechanic badges. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Neff is survived by his mother, Sandy and the combat action, driver and K. Davis; stepfather, Steve C. Davis; mechanic badges. and wife, Madelyn Neff. Rimer is survived by his parents, The helmets, rifles and boots of Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer, left, and Spc. James H. and Donna J. Rimer, and wife, Randy L.J. Neff Jr. rest on their memorial displays at Soldiers’ Annalisa Rimer. Memorial Chapel Aug. 4.

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The 4th Infantry Division performs at the National Night Out event Aug. 4 at the Youth Services Center. National Night Out Event helps take bite out of crime Story and photos by Rick Emert coordinator and mayoral program manager. Mountaineer staff While much of the focus was on crime prevention, there was plenty of fun for children and Families. The rain couldn’t keep more than 1,600 Fort The 748th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Carson community members from attending the Disposal), 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal National Night Out Aug. 4 at Youth Services Center. Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), had It was co-sponsored by Balfour Beatty Communities demonstrations of its remote-controlled EOD vehicles; and the Fort Carson Mayoral Program. Balfour Beatty provided free burgers and hot dogs; the The event, which is designed to improve community 4th Infantry Division Band and country singer and ties and prevent crime and drug abuse, included a Family member Amy Downing performed; and the fingerprinting booth run by Community Oriented military police had working dog exhibitions. Policing Service, military and Department of “The event went very well,” Bautista said. “Lots of the Army civilian police officers and officers from good information was delivered by the different agencies, El Paso County Sheriff Department and the Colorado and we had 500 more participants than last year.” State Patrol. The Fort Carson Fire Department Kiowa Village mayor Jennifer Isbill said the National had fire trucks at the event, which were popular Night Out event helps bring the community together. among the children. “This is a great way to get the community involved “Although we are a gated community, we are not and show what organizations are available on post to Officer Felipe Nardo, Community Oriented immune from crime; we need to be aware about crime help,” she said. Policing Service, fingerprints Elijah Malpass, prevention, drug awareness and the overall safety of our The event is held annually on Fort Carson on the Family member, at the National Night Out community,” said Joey Bautista, installation volunteer first Tuesday of August. event Aug. 4.

Michael Lamora tries out the explosive ordnance disposal remote-controlled vehicles at the National Night Out event Aug. 4.

Left: Donald Moore, deputy mayor of Apache Village, left, and volunteer Raymond Rosete grill burgers in the rain at the National Night Out event. Balfour Beatty Communities staff members cooked free burgers and hot dogs for those who attended. 12 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 Nordic walking helps injured Soldiers move Story and photo by Nordic walking instructor. As part walker. I feel really good.” said that in September, a program Douglas M. Rule of his recovery, he discovered that Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Bunch, called iRest, a combination yoga- Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Nordic walking, which is much like WTB, who spotted Cruz, was meditation-relaxation program would cross-country skiing without the skis impressed. He said that Cruz had had start as well as a weekly art-therapy Soldiers assigned to the Warrior and snow, could help athletes recover several injuries to his back and legs, class. Both classes will be taught by Transition Battalion are recovering from their injuries. and had told Bunch that he hadn’t been local, qualified volunteers. from all types of injuries and many According to Edwards, by using able to walk upright since experience balance problems from leg, the poles — shorter than Nordic ski his injuries and surgeries. back and traumatic brain injuries. poles — for additional balance, the After several rounds with According to Susanne Harland, injured person has better control over the poles, Cruz was not Fort Carson Station manager, his or her balance. Additionally, he only walking upright, but American Red Cross, the Red Cross said, the two poles are better than taking significantly larger has a mission to help, as they can, using a cane or walker, because a cane steps than he had with his with the recovery of these wounded can cause a person to favor one side or walker. Bunch arranged warriors. She has been involved with the other, and both have the user for a set of the poles to be helping wounded Soldiers since the hunch over, which may increase sent to Cruz’s therapists Vietnam War era. problems in recovery and balance. He for authorization. “It’s my love, working with the said that he not only has used them Sgt. 1st Class William wounded warriors,” she said. Harland for injured athletes, but has worked Huntington, WTB, has said that she is always trying to with people who have multiple sclero- a leg injury, and does find new and innovative ways to sis and Parkinson’s disease. walking as part of his help the Soldiers. Edwards came to the Soldier therapy. He has tried one One way she has been able to help Family Assistance Center Aug. 6 to lead pole when walking his dog, here is to bring in special programs injured Soldiers in the proper use of the but noticed a significant and speakers. One such person was walking poles and to train therapists in difference using two. Pete Edwards, founder of American using the poles as part of rehabilitation The Red Cross is Nordic Walking System. She found programs. His son, Keefer Edwards, working with the WTB to out about Edwards through Wade assisted him. They both flew in from have more programs like Walrond, who is with the Walter Reed Michigan, volunteering their services. Nordic walking come in. Station of the Red Cross in Washington. Within minutes of using the poles, “The needs keep Sgt. Jose Cruz, Warrior Transition Battalion and Edwards is a former marathon several of the Soldiers showed a changing and if we can wounded 4th Infantry Division Soldier, tries out the runner, who injured his knees in a marked improvement in their mobility. find a way to meet those Nordic walking system Aug. 6 at the Soldier Family running accident. He is also a running Sgt. Jose Cruz, WTB, said, “It’s needs, we will facilitate Assistance Center. WTB Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Bunch and skiing coach and is certified as a really good, better than using the them,” said Harland. She spots Cruz and tries the system out himself.

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Claims against the estate — With deepest 524-6427 for more information. regrets to the Family of Capt. Barry McGowan, Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers deceased. Anyone having claims against or activities for boys in the first-fifth grades that indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. include sports and academics, helping to instill Matt Vigeant, 603-438-9688. family and community values such as honesty, Claims against the estate — With deepest good citizenship, respect and more. The Cub regrets to the Family of Sgt. Jonathon A. Manea, Scout program includes the following dens: deceased. Anyone having claims against or Tiger (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. (third grade), Webelos I (fourth grade) and Hipolito X. Martinez, 719-526-3609. Webelos II (fifth grade). For more information Claims against the estate — With deepest contact Cindy Mathis at 719-559-8886 or regrets to the Family of Pfc. Richard K. Jones, e-mail [email protected]. deceased. Anyone having claims against or Join Boy Scout Troop 164 on Fort Carson — indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Boy Scouts is a year-round program for boys age Randall Tau, 719-351-0968. 11-17. Boys who are 10 may join if they have Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets to received the Arrow of Light Award or finished the Family of Cpl. Jonathan Walls, deceased. Anyone the fifth grade. Boy Scouts is a program of having claims against or indebtedness to his estate fun outdoor activities, peer group leadership should contact Capt. Jamie Jordahl, 503-4104. opportunities, and a personal exploration of Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets career, hobbies and special interests, all to the Family of Spc. Randy L. J. Neff Jr., deceased. designed to achieve the Boy Scouts of America’s Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to objectives of strengthening character, personal his estate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 fitness and good citizenship. If you would like Anthony Haiduk, 524-1642. to sign your son up for Boy Scouts, contact Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets Raffaella Lamora, at 719-559-8686 or e-mail to the Family of Spc. Andrea Reed, deceased. raffaella(underscore)lamora@yahoo. com. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness Girl Scouts — are currently registering to her estate should contact 2nd Lt. Michael adult leaders and girls for the upcoming Luckett, 913-306-5687. year. The new grade levels are: Daisy Claims against the estate — With deepest regrets (kindergarten-first grade), Brownie to the Family of Sgt. Joshua J. Rimer, deceased. (second-third grades), Junior (fourth-sixth Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to grades), Cadette (seventh-ninth grades), his estate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Senior (ninth-10th grades) and Ambassador Adam Heisner, 352-206-6292. (11th-12th grades). For more information Changes to morning road closures — to contact Kenya Cruzat, director, at the Girl accommodate the new unit physical fitness Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24. training time of 6:30-8 a.m. Mondays-Fridays went New paperback books available to units — into effect Monday. Magrath and Minnick avenues Maneuver Book Kits are boxes of new, will both still close at 6:30 a.m. weekdays. Minnick popular paperback books. The kits are will now reopen at 7:30 a.m. and Magrath at 8 a.m. distributed through the post library to units Units will continue to conduct traffic control along the going to the field for training or deploying PT route to help ensure the safety of the Soldiers. overseas. Grant Library has a large stockpile Fort Carson command — re-signs the Army Family of these books available. It only requires a unit Covenant 2 p.m. Thursday at the Family Readiness representative, such as the first sergeant or Center. The covenants renew the promises to Soldiers chaplain, to come to the library and provide and their Families that the Army will do everything basic information on the unit. Library staff will they can to support the Families, especially in times supply the boxes of books. The service is free of deployments. All are invited to attend. and the books are not returned to the library. Academy Boulevard construction — El Paso Provide your Soldiers with something to do County is constructing detour pavement on while traveling or during training downtime. Academy Boulevard between Pikes Peak Contact Rebecca Harris, Grant Library director, Community College and B Street that may at 526-8144 for more information. cause traffic delays through Aug. 21. Permanenet Department of Defense civilian employees — following civilian employees under the Voluntary pavement is planned for construction on the B wishing to deploy in support of the Global War Leave Transfer Program. The employees who have Street ramps. Traffic on Academy Boulevard on Terrorism, particularly to Iraq or Afghanistan, exhausted all available leave because of medical will then use the detour during the upcoming to assist in the rebuilding of these countries are emergencies and are currently accepting leave bridge construction project. Access to Fort encouraged to investigate the possibilities. donations are: Lou Ann Armstrong, Garrison Carson from B Street will remain open during Information on building an increased civilian Resource Management; Marcus Boyd, Directorate construction, but some work may create temporary deployment capacity can be found at of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; delays. When completed, this project will improve http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/ Anthony Jackson, Directorate of Plans, Training, access to and from Fort Carson via Academy pr080212capacity.pdf. Installation Management Mobilization and Security; Rhonda Welles, Space Boulevard at B Street. Command Human Resources point of contact and Missile Defense Command; Jeanette Hellwig, The Forces Command Inspector General — is is Diane Blakely, 703-602-1695. Directorate of Public Works; Carolyn Hale, Linda scheduled to visit Fort Carson Aug. 31-Sept. 3. Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — Rankin, Dental Activity; and Allan Harris and The FORSCOM IG will be set up to receive Due to ongoing construction at Evans Army Theresa Dixon, Directorate of Emergency Services. concerns (either positive or negative) regarding Community Hospital, parking at the hospital To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact the issues or suggestions Mountain Post Team members continues to challenge patients and staff alike. Garrison Resource Management Office at may have. The first session is Sept. 1 from 11:30 Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] to a.m.-1p.m. and the second session is Sept. 2 from needing new prescriptions can save time and effort obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual 3-4:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held in the Pine by getting them at the full-service commissary Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. Room of the Fort Carson Army Community pharmacy, located between the commissary School and sports physicals — Evans Army Service. For more information, call 526-9474 or and Class Six store. Any beneficiary requiring Community Hospital is conducting school and e-mail [email protected]. refills can use the automated refill ordering system sports physicals Saturday for 4th Infantry Records check and immunizations — August is and can select the commissary location. Order Division Family members and EACH beneficiaries. National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a refills by calling the automated system at 524-4081 Appointments, which are required, can be made good time to get shot records reviewed before or online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. using the appointment line at 457-2273 school starts. Bring immunization records to Evans Select “online prescriptions” and “EACH for ages 5 through college students. Appointments Army Community Hospital near the dining facility Commissary” for pharmacy location. This service is are available from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. This service Tuesday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The staff will review available for all retirees, active-duty personnel and is not open to walk-ins or Family members shot records to make sure they are current and their Family members. Hours of operation are enrolled with off-post providers. Parents should provide the immunizations the same day or Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. bring their children’s immunization records during the clinic’s normal walk-in schedule. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian and any school-required forms. For more Contact the EACH Immunization Clinic at employees — is currently being accepted for the information call 526-6488. 16 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 Living water quenches thirst Commentary by with a Samaritan woman. He told Chap. (Capt.) Matt Hamrick her that the water she was really 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry thirsting for couldn’t be found at Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat the bottom of a well. She came Team, 4th Infantry Division that day to the well intending to retrieve water, but she actually My last assignment was received “living” water from the as a chaplain for a basic training source of life. Jesus told her that battalion. if she drank from the living water, When I talked to Soldiers she would never thirst again. She about the things that their drill didn’t understand at first, but sergeants said to them, I would when she left that encounter with get a wide variety of answers, Jesus, she was a different person. but one of the most common There is a thirst inside each of replies was: “Drink water.” us much like the thirst this woman The Soldiers heard this phrase, had. We try to quench our thirst day in and day out, from their drill with all kinds of things the world sergeants. They could almost hear has to offer, but they never it in their sleep. The Soldiers didn’t completely satisfy us. At the end go anywhere without their canteen, of the day, we are still thirsty. and they even wore beads on Water is the only thing that can their uniforms to indicate how truly quench our thirst on a hot many canteens of water they had day, but no matter how much water

Photo by Devin Fisher consumed. It’s obvious why there we drink, we will always be thirsty is such an emphasis placed on again. If we drink from the living New Healer chaplain drinking water — it keeps us alive water that Jesus provides, our Chap. (Maj.) Pekola “P.K.” Roberts speaks to the Healer Chapel Protestant service in the heat. Without water, our parched souls will be quenched congregation Sunday morning following the Passing of the Stole ceremony officially bodies cannot function. Our souls and will be truly satisfied for all naming her the chief of the Evans Army Community Hospital Department of Ministry and are no different. Without living eternity. Jesus offers to meet our Pastoral Care. The first African-American woman to serve in this capacity, Roberts water, our souls will die. every need and desire, but we replaces Chap. (Col.) David A. Pollok, who served as the chief for the past six years. In John 4, we read about an must be willing to “drink water” encounter that Jesus had at a well from the source of life. Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 17

The Fort Carson Awana Club meets Thursdays starting Sept. 10, from 5-7 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Awana is an international, nondenominational Chapel Schedule ministry dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Christ with ROMAN CATHOLIC young people. Awana teaches children and youth how to Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person apply Biblical principles to their everyday life through an Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 exciting and challenging program that includes fast-paced Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 games, upbeat songs, Bible-based lessons and lots of fun. Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 For more information, call Stacy at 382-3970 or visit the Awana International Web site at http://www.Awana.org. PROTESTANT Registration for child and youth Catholic Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Bible Study religious education is taking place for preschool Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 through post-confirmation ages and sacramental Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 preparation classes. Classes begin Aug. 23 and are Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 held Sundays 10:30-11:50 a.m. Children must be Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797 registered in order to attend these classes. To register, Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797 stop by Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel and speak with Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Ball/526-1928 Pat Treacy. Registration is also taking place for adults Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 who are interested in becoming Catholic. These sessions Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Reid/524-4316 will be held Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. To register for JEWISH these classes, contact Treacy at 524-2458 to schedule For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. an appointment. Protestant Women of the Chapel’s fall sessions WICCA begin Aug. 25 with a big kickoff event. In addition to Sunday 2 p.m. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021 child care at Child Development Centers, arrangements COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE for home-schooled students, first grade and up, are Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are available.Visit the PWOC International Web site traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Command Chaplain. The http://www.pwoc.org for more information on PWOC. lodge was rebuilt May 22 after it was damaged in the Turkey Creek Fire in 2008. Michael Hackwith and his wife conducted the rededication ceremony, assisted by Gerald Ice, Wounded Knee District, Pine Ridge, S.D., and his wife, Eldena Red Eyes. Hackwith, Oglala Lakota, is the spiritual advisor. Please call the fol- The next Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge ceremony lowing for information and directions: Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929. will be Saturday at 6 p.m. The Fort Carson community is welcome to attend. A dinner will be served following the lodge. If you plan to attend the lodge, hydrate well before the ceremony, and it is suggested to fast a least a couple of hours. Call Zoe Goodblanket for more information at Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected]. following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. The Military Council of Catholic Women Memorial Chapel: Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. for the Friday — Psalms 69, Ezra 6-10 invites interested women to join them in a journey rosary, meditations and devotions; Wednesdays 7-8 Saturday — Psalms 70,Nehemiah 1-3 together in faith, growing in love and hope. MCCW p.m. for “Why Catholic?,” studies on the Catholic Sunday — Psalms 71,Nehemiah 4-6 serves the Catholic community at Fort Carson, the faith; and the first Friday of each month 10:30 Monday — Psalms 72,Nehemiah 7-10 chaplains and the chapels, while fostering friendships a.m.-12:30 p.m. Additional programs and events Tuesday — Psalms 73, Job 1-3 and deepening Catholic faith through various will be announced. Call the parish office at 526-5769 Wednesday — Psalms 74, Job 4-6 programs and Bible studies. Meetings are at Soldiers’ for more information. Thursday — Psalms 75, Job 7-9 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 TriWest offers online behavioral health care by Evans Army Community enhanced level of support, without the added worry http://www.triwest.com/bh. TriWest’s trained Hospital Public Affairs of external perceptions or judgment. We’re pleased professionals help callers understand their to assist the military in standing up this new benefit, TRICARE benefits, behavioral health options, refer Fort Carson Soldiers and their Families routinely because it’s the right thing to do.” them for appropriate services, assist with locating find themselves living through extraordinary circum- In addition to TriWest’s network of 20,000 a provider, or schedule an in-person or Web-based stances and unusually stressful and difficult situations. behavioral health care providers who serve the appointment with a qualified professional. Sometimes this means they may need TRICARE West Region, the “stepped care” The TRICARE Assistance Program offers a additional resources and support tools, experienced approach to behavioral health care provides an 24/7 option for private, non-reportable, face-to-face professionals to talk to, behavioral health counseling array of options and access to resources and services videoconference counseling. In the TRICARE West or medical treatment to help them cope with the that best meet individual needs. Region, eligible beneficiaries will use Skype, a many challenges and issues. TriWest’s continuum of online behavioral health videoconferencing application, to connect to a Evans Army Community Hospital offers readily- services includes: a behavioral health portal, 24/7 master’s or Ph.D.-level assistance counselor. This accessible behavioral health contact center and live chat, counseling is a nonmedical discussion of personal care, either on post or through TRICARE assistance program life issues. Issues can range from relationships, local TRICARE network (TRICARE appears and tele-behavioral health care. stress management, all the way to crisis intervention. providers. Additionally, TriWest The Behavioral Health The Tele-Behavioral Health Care option allows recently announced its new to be) a very good Portal at www.triwest.com/bh eligible beneficiaries to receive clinical one-on-one Online Behavioral Healthcare information sharing provides information and behavioral health services from a TRICARE network Program. The program expands ‘ education through an extensive provider across town or across the state. Patients at access to behavioral health site that can help virtual library of articles, tips, originating sites (local TRICARE-authorized providers services for TRICARE West tools, FAQs and streaming with videoconferencing capabilities) connect to a Region’s active-duty service- direct those in need videos. Topics range from distant provider (a TRICARE-network behavioral members, their Family mem- of care. deployment-related stress and health provider) using interactive audio/video bers, TRICARE Reserve Select post-traumatic stress disorder, to technology for services such as consultation, coun- — Col. George Brandt enrollees, and Transitional parenting, relationships, depres- seling, psychotherapy or medication management. Assistance Management ’ sion, substance abuse, suicide Col. George Brandt, chief of Behavioral Health, Program enrollees and their eligible Family members. and coping with loss. In addition, the Web site offers EACH, has reviewed the new TRICARE program and “Our new online care program will provide an interactive resource locator that provides links to said it appears to be “a very good information sharing those we are privileged to serve with access to hundreds of national and community-based resources site that can help direct those in need of care.” care and much needed support services when and available to provide an array of assistance services. As this program is detached from the military where it is most convenient for them,” said David The TriWest Behavioral Health Contact Center electronic medical record, Soldiers accessing care J. McIntyre, president and chief executive officer is available 24/7 by calling (888) 874-9378 or secure See TRICARE on page 24 of TriWest Healthcare Alliance. “They deserve this Web-based e-mail, or instant messaging/live chat at Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 19

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and may even know someone going to be out of control,’” she asking them to do,” she said. who was required to attend class- said. “There are things you can Current marriage enrichment es. However, many Fort Carson do other than hitting or nothing. programs available include the Families aren’t aware of the They take energy and they take Prevention and Relationship numerous ongoing programs time, but they are so worth it.” Enhancement Program that teaches available to help them cope with She said the programs help couples how to communicate the various challenges of parent- parents understand the stages more effectively and enhance the hood and marriage, she said. of child development so they quality of their relationship and “The best part of my job is build up empathy for their the Five Love Languages, an letting people know what’s children and don’t have interactive workshop that focuses possible,” Koss said. “I think unrealistic expectations. on how different personalities family life can be the most Soldiers who accumulate express love in different ways. enriching part of our existence 40 hours in parenting classes Strengthening Step-Families and if we have the tools to make receive a certificate from Family Cooperative Parenting and it that way.” Advocacy that is worth four Divorce classes are also offered. Koss noted the Fort Carson promotion points. Family Advocacy also Family Advocacy Program has Keeping relationships with participates in unit training such been offering parent-nurturing spouses healthy can be, at times, as Reintegration University, a programs since 1992. Current as challenging as those relation- two-day program for Soldiers classes include programs for ships with children. The additional returning from deployment. The parents of newborns–12-year-olds, stressors facing a military program presents briefings on to include classes specifically Family can make it an even domestic violence and sexual designed for mothers, such as more daunting task, Koss said. assault in addition to a two-hour Mom’s Support Net, and fathers, Koss said adding stressors block for couples, incorporating such as Boot Camp for New Dads such as deployments that bring the Five Love Languages and and a Nurturing Father’s Program. periods of solo parenting while Prevention and Relationship The nurturing programs concerned or a loved one’s Enhancement Program. are based on a “no-hitting safety can also strain a couple’s For information on the Family philosophy,” teaching parents relationship. Advocacy Program classes offered how to nurture themselves so “The military knows it is at Fort Carson, stop by ACS, Family member Sun Young Desimone plays with her they have energy left to nurture asking a lot of Families now … building 1526, Mondays–Fridays 10-month-old daughter Chanel during the Family their children, Koss said. and we owe those Soldiers and from 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., visit Advocacy Program’s Baby Nurturing class Tuesday. “A lot of times people think, those Families a lot of support to http://www.community.carson. Desimone said the class has helped improve Chanel’s ‘if I don’t spank my kids, they’re help them deal with what we are army.mil/ACS/ or call 526-4590. development and both she and her daughter enjoy the interaction with fellow mothers and babies. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009 Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 23 away and Up, up

by Sgt. James Moore remembers how Soldiers, himself included, were 43rd Sustainment Brigade treated during the Vietnam era. Thanks to Charbonnel and his wife, Jackie, 34 pilots and dozens of Fort Carson Soldiers and Families were presented volunteers and contributors, Soldiers were able to with a unique and unforgettable experience in South become crew members on board a hot-air balloon Park Valley July 25–26. and soar the high skies of Colorado. Volunteer pilots came from all over the state Jackie, the event coordinator, said, “We all put a of Colorado, as well as Texas, Arizona and New lot of hard work into putting this event together and Mexico, to provide Soldiers and their Families or it’s worth it when we see the joy and excitement in friends free hot-air balloon rides. their (the Soldiers and their Families’) faces.” “It can cost a pilot approximately $400–800, if As a crew member, Soldiers were given not more, to come out to this event, but they don’t hands-on experience in the complete setup process mind,” said Dave Charbonnel. “They want to be able to of a hot-air balloon. Once the balloons were fully give Soldiers something in return for their sacrifices.” inflated, the pilots welcomed Soldiers and one This year marked the third celebration of Honor Photo by Sgt. Kevin Quill guest each on board the baskets. Onlookers gaze at Fly. Charbonnel started the event to thank Soldiers Sgt. Nicholas Hoad, Headquarters Company, the open space and their Families for their courage and sacrifices. He 43rd Sustainment Brigade, was on the ‘Heavenly within one of the retired from the Army after 20 years of service and Hog’ with his wife, and spent an hour and 15 hot-air balloons. minutes in the air. “Once you see the breathtaking view from a thousand feet in the air, you really come to appreciate hot air balloons. It was so peaceful and quiet up there,’ he said. While July 25 consisted of excitement and a color-filled sky, July 26 was cloudy and there was a constant, light rainfall, forcing the pilots to call off their flights for that day. Despite not being able to fly, people were still happy to be there. “It really makes you feel appreciated,” said Staff Sgt. Steven Richardson, a platoon sergeant in the 549th Quartermaster Company, 43rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 43rd SB. “I’ve never Crew members ridden in a hot air balloon before, and even assist in raising though I didn’t get a chance to do so today, it the first group was still worth the drive out.” of balloons July 25. Photo by Sgt. Kevin Quill

Photo by Sgt. James Moore A group of pilots begin inflating the display hot-air balloon Two hot-air balloons July 26. barely touch as their crews prepare Photo by Sgt. Kevin Quill for launch July 25. As the sun starts to warm the South Park Valley, balloons gracefully take to the sky July 25. Photo by Sgt. Kevin Quill Layout by Jeanne Mazerall 24 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009

TTRRIICCAARREE Tech expo offers ‘Solutions’ from page 18 Story and photo by of the latest in military tactical gear. Explosives Ordnance Battalion, are not readily visible to military behavioral Spc. Shameka D. Edwards Maj. Andrew McCormick, Fort 71st Ordnance Group (Explosives health care providers. Brandt said this 4th Infantry Division Public Carson Provost Marshal Office, Ordnance Disposal), said he came would offer discreet access for those who Affairs Office said this was his first time at the to check out the cool new things want more privacy. However, as Army expo. He said by coming to the that the expo had to offer. behavioral health care providers are “Solutions for Every Mission” expo, he was able to verify some of “The expo is a helpful tool responsible to make independent assess- was the theme of the the 7th annual the products that he ordered. for everyone that uses technology,” ments of each Soldier’s ability to deploy Technology Expo held Aug. 5 at Command Sgt Maj. Jeffery said Rumbolt. or meet retention standards, network the Elkhorn Conference Center. The Mann, 52nd Engineer Battalion, said The dates for next year’s expo providers should discuss this with their expo was sponsored by National that his battalion was new to Carson have not been set at this time but patients and consider sharing relevant Conference Services, Inc. and he came out to see some of the should be around the same time information with military providers. The exposition featured more new things they may be getting. next year said Kelly McCarthy, Whenever they want and wherever they than two dozen exhibitors that Spc. James Baker of the 242nd NCSI assistant events coordinator. are, Fort Carson Soldiers and their Family displayed and demonstrated members will now have more tools to get some of the newest technology the behavioral health support they may from communications to need. So if they find themselves living encryption software. through extraordinary circumstances and Katie Rumbolt, an events unusually stressful and difficult situations, coordinator for NCSI, said the active-duty Fort Carson Soldiers can call purpose of the expo was to 524-5559 for on-post assistance during provide Fort Carson units with duty hours; others should call the EACH innovative technologies to assist Behavioral Health Department at 526-7155. with deployments, logistics and After hours, they can call the EACH mission accomplishment. Emergency Room at 526-7111, the Military It’s a great networking OneSource Crisis Intervention Line opportunity for the senior 800-342-9647, or the Suicide Prevention leadership to make the decisions Lifeline 800-273-8255. In addition, they regarding the purchase of new can also visit TriWest’s Behavioral Health technology, said Rumbolt. “They Portal (http://www.triwest.com/bh) or call always want to know what’s up Soldiers attending the 7th annual Fort Carson Technology Expo at the Elkhorn the BHCC at 888-TRIWEST for the latest and coming,” she added. Conference Center listen as the demonstrator from the Global Knowledge Online Care information. Aardvark Tactical attracted Information and Assurance Training Solutions explains what the company has to Editors note: Information included the largest crowds with the Taser offer. The annual exposition gives Soldiers and leaders opportunities to view and in this article was provided by TriWest X26 demonstrations and a display experience the latest advancements in military and civilian technology. Healthcare Alliance and Brian P. Smith.

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Car-less commuting Reducing car trips pays off Story and photo by Individual options available to Susan C. Galentine alleviate the commuting situation Directorate of Public Works Public include increasing ridership of available Relations public bus routes to Fort Carson, initiating ridesharing programs (carpools Driving from point A to B on post and vanpools), and even boosting One alternate is getting increasingly challenging. physical fitness through riding a bike way to get to The influx of 4th Infantry Division to work and around the installation. work is by troops and Families this summer adds The impact on air quality biking. It helps to the strain on installation roadways from driving personally-owned save gas money designed decades ago for a smaller and government vehicles here is and provides the volume of traffic. significant. Air-quality modeling physical fitness Taming traffic congestion on Fort conducted on Fort Carson within the benefits. Carson’s roads is a top priority for last two years provides estimates of installation planners to tackle. To give vehicle emissions generating upward programs benefit the government by worth it in the long run when people can perspective on the burgeoning issue, of 85 percent of the installation’s reducing roadway infrastructure needs save money and get to work on time. Rick Orphan, Directorate of Public overall hazardous air-pollution and reducing its air pollution impacts. To find out about public bus routes Works traffic planner and engineer, emissions, according to Chad Meister, “The program provides a voucher on to Fort Carson, visit http://www. estimates traffic volume here could DPW air program manager. to federal employees for a monthly springsgov.com/Page.aspx?NavID=992. increase more than 50 percent over The federal government is doing transit pass. The recipient agrees to To find out more information current levels by 2013. its part to encourage individuals to try using the transit system at least about ridesharing, contact Metro Short-term and long-term solutions leave their cars at home by offering an 50 percent of their commuting days,” Rides at 385-RIDE or VPSI at 800- are in the works and, combined with a Army Mass Transit Benefit Program, said Juniper. VAN-RIDE, or do an online search personal commitment from Soldiers preferential parking and many more Federal limit on payments from the at http://www.militaryvanpool.com. and staff, those measures will offset incentives and rewards in the works. government to the transit agency has For more information and to apply the degree of driving discomfort. Fort “It is the policy of the federal recently increased to $230 per month. for the Army Mass Transportation Carson staff is currently working with government, the Department of Traffic congestion is everyone’s Benefit Program, available to service- the city of Colorado Springs Mountain Defense and the Army to support the problem — whether a Soldier, a Family members and federal employees, Metro to retain and improve bus use of mass transit to access workplaces member or civilian employee. Success call the Fort Carson transportation services, and with other transportation instead of private vehicles,” said in reducing traffic on post requires demand manager at 524-1087 or visit agencies to establish increased Christopher Juniper, Fort Carson letting go of the love for the POV which http://www.asafm.army.mil/rabp/masst services on post. sustainability planner. “Mass transit Americans are known for. It may be rans/masstrans.asp.

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The following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between July 30-Aug. 5.

AWOL __2_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful were cited for simple assault. __2_ servicemembers were cited for AWOL — use of cocaine. __3_ servicemembers were cited for larceny of surrendered to military/civilian authorities. __5_ servicemembers were cited for wrongful government funds. __8_ servicemembers were cited for failure to use of marijuana. __1_ servicemember was cited for collecting — go to place of duty. __3_ civilians were cited for possession of drug unauthorized travel pay for Family members. __2_ servicemembers were cited with desertion. paraphernalia. __1_ civilian was cited for child neglect. __1_ civilian was cited for possession of less __2_ servicemembers were cited with domestic Motor vehicle crimes than 1 ounce of marijuana. violence. __1_ servicemember was cited with driving vehicle __1_ civilian was cited for possession of marijuana. __1_ servicemember was cited for failure to while under the influence of alcohol. obey a general order. __1_ servicemember was cited with failure to Miscellaneous crimes report a traffic accident. __1_ servicemember was __1_ servicemember was cited with fleeing the cited for worthless scene of a traffic accident. check — by __1_ servicemember was cited for limitations dishonorably failing on backing. to maintain funds. __1_ servicemember was cited with dui per se __1_ civilian was cited for (refusal test). harassment. __1_ servicemember Drug and alcohol crimes, not including was cited for failing motor vehicles to maintain funds. __3_ servicemembers were cited with possession __1_ civilian was cited of marijuana. for military assault __2_ servicemembers were cited for use of in time of war. dangerous drugs. __1_ servicemember was __1_ servicemember was cited for possession cited for cruelty of cocaine. and maltreatment. __1_ servicemember was cited for use of __1_ servicemember was hallucinogens. cited for larceny of __1_ servicemember was cited for government funds. use of opiates. __3_ servicemembers Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 29

Warrior Transition Battalion’s Philip Burnett blasts a pitch over the left-field wall during the post competitive league championship game Aug. 7 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Warriors repeat as post champs Story and photos by Walt Johnson The 3rd BCT team had to win three games from the beginning. That was our whole focus from Mountaineer staff before it got to the championship game against the the time the season started,” Durham said. WTB and if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, Brian Morgan, WTB coach, said this was a For the second consecutive year, the Warrior the team had to match skills with the most potent special team not because it won the title but for the Transition Battalion proved to be too much to offensive team on post. The WTB team wasted little other things it brought to the games. handle as it won the post competitive league softball time exerting its offensive might in the game and, in “We have a mature team with everyone in their championship Aug. 7 at the Mountain Post Sports some ways, take the fight out of the 3rd BCT team. 30s.We have all played ball at various levels, we have Complex. In the first two innings the WTB team outscored played at a competitive level on and off post and we The WTB team defeated Company A, 1st the 3rd BCT team 14-2 to take any drama out of the have for the most part played together for the past Battalion, 8th Infantry, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, championship tilt. So dominate were the WTB bats two years. We played as a team all year and tonight 4th Infantry Division, 21-6 to keep the crown on that in each inning the team sprayed line drives on the we just hit the ball well. When I think about this its head representing supremacy in softball here. field and in two cases each inning over the fence. team I will always think about the camaraderie we The biggest story of the night wasn’t WTB The infantry team could only manage two runs in the had. We were friends and teammates and that makes winning its second title in two years — it was the second and third innings while the WTB team added you comfortable with everyone. It’s nice to have a start time for the championship game. Because duty seven runs in the third inning to secure the title. team that is on one bus and not a team that has guys schedules would not have permitted the games to After the game WTB slugger Kevie Durham that drive in 15 different cars,” Morgan said. be played after Aug. 7 on a consistent basis, the said this was as total a team effort as it could have championship game was played at 10 p.m. Both wanted and very satisfying for a team that played its teams looked ready to play at the time of night that last game together as many of the players will move most games have ended, but it turned out to be too on before the start of the next intramural season. long a night for the 3rd BCT team to overcome. “We were focused on winning the championship

Warrior Transition Battalion’s Derek Smith is tagged Warrior Transition Battalion player Brian Morgan dives safely into third base after a double by a teammate during out at the plate as he attempts to score during action action Aug. 7 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Aug. 7. 30 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009

On the Bench Combatives tourney test soldiers skills by Walt Johnson For more information, Mountaineer staff contact Sgt. 1st Class Vinny Miller at 526-3629 (office), An event that will feature 502-1640 (cell) or e-mail him at sports skills as well as [email protected]. combat skills will be held on The Rockies continue their post in August. special ticket offer for military The 2009 All Carson personnel in August for major Combatives Tournament will be league baseball action at Coors held at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Field in Denver. Special Events Center. First- All military personnel can and second-place winners in the purchase discount tickets for the event will be eligible to represent outfield box, pavilion and upper Fort Carson in the All–Army reserved infield/outfield area for championships, which will be held their Family and friends for at Fort Benning, Ga., in September. upcoming series in August. The The competition is open to San Francisco Giants will be the brigade and regimental teams, opposition 7:10 p.m. Aug. 21, 6:10 with each group eligible to have p.m. Aug. 22, 1:10 p.m. Aug. 23, two teams per weight class. The and 6:40 p.m. Aug. 24. competition will be held in six Tickets are $10 per ticket weight classes: flyweight (140 (with a $3.50 service charge Photo by Walt Johnson pounds and under); lightweight per order), discounted from the (155 pounds and under); welter- usual range of $20-$38. Call the Safe at second weight (170 pounds and under); Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, state Fort Carson’s Elwood Russell cruises into second base during action at the Military middleweight (185 pounds and that you are a military member Worlds tournament at the Mountain Post Sports Complex July 31. An Air Force team from under); light heavyweight (205 and provide reference number Peterson and Schriever Air Force Bases won the tournament and will represent Colorado pounds and under); and heavy- 584427. This offer is not at the Military Worlds competition in September. weight (more than 205 pounds). available on a walk-up basis. Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 31 10th Cav captures league championship Story and photo by led 5-3, and people thought the Walt Johnson fireworks were just beginning. Those Mountaineer staff thoughts turned out to be half right. In the top of the second, the Spraying hits all over the infantry team did not score, so as the Mountain Post Sports complex helped cavalry team came to bat, it still had the 4th Squadron,10th Cavalry a two-run lead. Then the fireworks Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, broke out. Going a step further than 4th Infantry Division, softball team it did in the first inning, the cavalry capture the 2009 recreation league team’s first seven batters in the inning championship Aug. 6. scored to stretch the team’s lead to The cavalry team defeated the 12-3 and, for all intent and purposes, 4th Infantry Division team, 20-6, to put the game away. capture the title. The game was not After the game, cavalry coach supposed to be such a blowout, as the Terry Mercier said this was a typical two teams played a closely-fought offensive game for his team, but contest just a night prior to the it still was surprising the victory championship game. Most observers came so easy. coming to the sports complex expected “We have a team that averages a close game between the two teams, about 20 runs a game, although last but the expectations did not turn into night (Aug. 5), we had to go into reality as the game played out. extra innings to beat those guys and In the top of the first inning, the only scored 15 runs. Tonight, we really Infantry team scored three runs and got the bats going, had a minimal it looked as though this could be a number of errors and just came to slugfest between the two teams, play a good game. We had a lot of because everyone knew the cavalry guys that transferred during the team could generate a lot of offense. season and we had to continue to put The cavalry team wasted little the pieces together and persevere time responding to the three-run throughout the season. We have guys inning by the 4th Inf. Div. team as that are willing to come out and put the first five batters the team sent to their hearts into the game. Everyone A 4th Infantry Division runner barely beat the throw to second base during the recreation the plate scored in the inning. After that came to play with us this year league championship game at the Mountain Post Sports Complex Aug. 6. the first inning, the cavalry team played hard,” Mercier said.

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anitou Springs was a popular resort town in the late 1800s. Although the townM no longer has the casinos, spas, dance pavilions and bath houses that attracted vacationers with steamer trunks filled with proper resort clothes, vacationers still come to Manitou Springs. Tourists check out the water in the mineral springs around town and watch the street performers. The steep streets and Victorian-era homes and buildings give Manitou Springs the look of a resort or tourist The Penny Arcade is filled with antique games and animated rides for children. It contains games from 100 years ago, as well as Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man and Space Invaders. town. Unique shops, creek-side shops and a wide selection of T-shirts and machines that have wood rails and Manitou Avenues, many of them restaurants attract visitors and impart penny gumball machines. Play Space with “kitchenettes” advertised. a feeling of being on vacation. Invaders, Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man. The tourist attractions that drew Customers stand in line to buy ice There’s a video game from each tourists to Manitou Springs more than cream, saltwater taffy and popcorn at year since video games came out. 100 plus years ago are still there: the Patsy’s Candy Stand, that has been oper- Family groups of tourists these Gardens of the Gods park, the Cliff ating at the same location for 106 years. days arrive by SUV and stay in a Dwellings and the Cave of the Winds. Next door is the Penny Arcade, campground or one of the classic with 1908 uniscopes, pinball motels that are on Colorado and See Manitou on page 34 Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour • FOR AGES —anyone • TYPE — historic resort town • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — YOUR CHOICE $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 Places to see in the Pikes Peak area. Dozens of visitors and tourists enjoy a pleasant afternoon in a park-like area adjacent to (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Manitou Boulevard and a mineral water spring. Several park benches are in the area. Aug. 14, 2009 34 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 14, 2009

MMaanniittoouu Pikes Peak and back; reservations are necessary. Springs would be a good resort site. from page 33 The Manitou Springs Cliff Dwellings is Bell built a mansion nearby and proceeded another site popular with tourists. Although to plan a European-style resort. He scaled The top of Pikes Peak can still be reached, authentic cliff dwellings, the dwellings weren’t down the plans for luxurious villas when a but probably not on the back of a mule. People originally in Manitou Springs, but were dismantled recession hit. Smaller houses and shops were can ride the cog railway to the top and return; in the Four Corners area, transported to Manitou built instead in the hilly, forested area, which drive there themselves, book a trip with Gray Springs and reassembled at the present site. adds to its charm. Line or climb to the top. Manitou Springs is also known for having off- The resort opened in 1874 with the Eat at the Stage Coach Inn, which was once beat events. Possibly the world’s only “Fruitcake completion of the Cliff House Hotel. the stage stop between Colorado Springs and Toss” is held in January; created to give people The resort was highly successful; even Cripple Creek in the 1880s. something to do with unwanted fruitcake gifts. Presidents William McKinley, Theodore Bring a cup or glass to try water from the The town celebrates the Mardi Gras season Roosevelt and Ulysses S. Grant came by springs — each spring has its own unique taste. with a Carnivale Parade and Gumbo cookoff. train to Manitou Springs in its heyday. Some local citizens bring plastic jugs to There’s the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Other famous guests were P.T. Barnum of collect the water, mixing it with lemonade or fruit in August, when people come from all over circus fame, Thomas Edison the inventor, drink mixes for homemade carbonated drinks. to run to the top of Pikes Peak. Buffalo Bill and Zalmon Simmons, the The Chamber of Commerce has a list and Several festivals take place in Manitou Simmons Mattress mogul. map brochure for the springs as well as other Springs during the year, such as a Mountain But the automobile age changed everything. brochures and maps about attractions in the Music Festival, the Commonwheel Art Fest Popularity of mineral-water cures declined and area. The Chamber of Commerce is open seven held Labor Day weekend, a clay fest, beer fest, cars became the mode of travel rather than days a week, and is at 354 Manitou Ave., near buffalo barbecue and other events. passenger trains. Resort hotels were less popular the Blue Skies Inn; call 685-5089. Another unusual event is The Emma Crawford with motorists, who vacationed a few days rather Among the attractions in Manitou Springs Coffin Race around Halloween. than a few weeks. Motor courts and auto courts is Miramont Castle. This unusual castle Call the Chamber of Commerce for began replacing the hotels — motorists wanted combines seven architecture styles and was information on any event. to stay near their cars. Several motels in Manitou built during the Victorian era. The castle is The natural mineral springs at the site were Springs date back as far as the 1920s-1940s. open for tours, lunches and teas. Its small used by Native Americans for many years. With To reach Manitou Springs from Fort Carson, chapel can be rented for weddings. the settlement of the West, explorers, adventurers take Highway 115 to the Cimarron Exit, then The Iron Springs Chateau on Ruxton Avenue and settlers visited the springs and believed the take Highway 24 West to Manitou Springs Exit. presents an old-fashioned melodrama and dinner waters had curative powers. during its season, mid-April to mid-October. Colorado Springs’ Natural attractions include the Garden of founder, Gen. William Palmer the Gods park and the Cave of the Winds. and his friend, Dr. William The Cog Railway takes riders to the top of Bell, thought the mineral

People wait in line to purchase refreshments at Patsy’s Candies, which has been in business for more than 100 years.

Above: The Ute Chief Spring is located at the western edge of town. The Ute Chief spring water is the best for making Manitou lemonade.

The Cliff House Hotel was built in 1874 and is on current lists of best small hotels. Note the brown house on the right, which is Visitors stop at a spring for a taste of on a steep street mineral water. The Chamber of Commerce behind the hotel. has maps of the Manitou mineral springs. Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 35 Pvt. Hazard by James Boroch

Photo by Nel Lampe Splish, splash The Uncle Wilber fountain in Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs is a great way to cool off. Every half hour the blue dome starts to rise and Uncle Wilber, playing his tuba with his pet monkey “Spot” become part of the water show. It’s the most fun fountain ever. The one-of-a-kind fountain operates each summer near Tejon and Bijou streets.

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Free entry to national parks concerts and events are also available at Fountain Fall Festival The last days for entrance fees to be waived ITR at varied prices. The Colorado State The city of Fountain hosts its annual fall for national parks are Saturday and Sunday. Fair runs Aug. 28-Sept. 7; call 526-5366. celebration “A Ruby Jubilee.” A barbecue Included in the list of those with fees waived are Military Appreciation Day is Aug. 30, when supper is Sept. 6, 5-7 p.m., for $7 a plate for the Florissant Fossil Beds, west of Colorado military members are admitted free and their adults; children are $5 a plate. A dance to a DJ Springs on Highway 24 near Florissant; Bent’s Family members pay $5 admission, rather is 7-9 p.m., at 212 N. Santa Fe. A pancake Old Fort at La Junta; the Great Sand Dunes near than the usual $8. The Colorado State Fair is breakfast is Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m., at Fountain Alamosa; and Rocky Mountain National Park at the state fairgrounds in Pueblo. Middle School, 515 N. Santa Fe. Adults are north of Denver at Estes Park. charged $5; children under 11 are $3. At 10 a.m., Tops in Blue the annual parade is at 10 a.m., on Santa Fe. Concerts at Pikes Peak Center Featuring the Air Force’s talented music Following the parade, there are crafts, food, fun Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are and dance Airmen, “Tops in Blue” makes the and entertainment in Metcalfe Park., featuring in Pikes Peak Center Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Air Force Academy a stop on its World Tour “Gentle Rain Band,” dancers and singers. Jerry Seinfeld is in Pikes Peak Center ’09 Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. in Arnold Hall. All Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. seats are free, first come, first served. Colorado History Museum Paula Poundstone is in the Pikes Peak The Colorado History Museum, 1300 Center at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. Air Force Academy football Broadway, in Denver is now free of admission. Tickets are sold at King Soopers stores, the Tickets are on sale for the Air Force As the museum will be closing April 1, 2010, Citadel, the World Arena box office and Pikes Academy football home games. Call 472-1895 while a new museum building is constructed, Peak Center box office or call 520-SHOW. for ticket information: exhibits will gradually be dismantled and the Sept. 5, Nicholls State current building closed. Until then the museum ‘American Soldier’ tribute Sept. 26, San Diego State will be free to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 A photographic tribute to the American Oct. 10, Texas Christian University p.m., Mondays-Saturdays , and Sundays from Soldier, from the Civil War to Iraq, will be on Oct. 17, Wyoming noon-5 p.m. Parking is street side, or in the exhibit at the Phil Long Expo Center through Nov. 7, West Point Cultureal Center Parking Garage at 12th Avenue Sept. 13. Admission to the exhibit is $6 for Nov. 14, University of Nevada, Las Vegas and Broadway. adults and $4 for children and seniors. Phil Long Expo is near the Chapel Hills Mall. Air Force Academy concerts Scottish-Irish Highland Festival This season’s Academy Concerts, held in The 33rd Annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Colorado State Fair tickets Arnold Hall Theater at the Air Force Academy, Celtic Festival is in Estes Park Sept. 10- Colorado State Fair tickets are available includes: Dennis Miller, Sept. 19; In the Sept. 12, in the Stanley Park Fairgrounds. at Information, Tickets and Registration Mood, Oct. 16, Camelot, Nov. 6; 10 Tenors, Activities include a Tattoo, dancers, music, located in the Outdoor Recreation Center. Nov. 20; LeAnn Rimes, Jan. 22, Pink Floyd traditional food and drink, Highland games Wristbands for the carnival are $22 per Experience, Feb. 5; and LeGrand Cirque, March and more. For more information, go on line to person. On site, the wristband for the 5. Call 333-4497 for ticket information. The http://www.scotfest.com or call 800-90ESTES. Crabtree Carnival is $25. Some tickets for concerts are open to the public. — Compiled by Nel Lampe GGeett OOuutt Aug. 14, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER 37

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