Vol. 72, No. 32 Aug. 15, 2014

Competition Walking the red carpet brings new skill set Story and photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault 4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division

Protect and serve is a job Soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion take pride in. They trained with fl ight medics to add another lifesaving skill to their tool bag, Aug. 7. Soldiers from Company C, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, taught medevac training to Soldiers during their 759th MP Bn. “Immortal” Challenge Competition on Fort Carson. “It was good training for the 759th MPs and us,” said Maj. Eric Carlson, executive offi cer, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg. “It helped us sharpen our skills and helped them learn new ones. Everyone should know what it is like to call in for medevac support and how to properly facilitate the moving of the injured, which could possibly save (a) life.” CAB medevac aircrew members taught MPs many lifesaving procedures that are useful domestically and in deployed environments. “After we ruck marched to our motor pool, we received briefi ngs on medevac procedures and fi rst aid from fl ight medics,” said Spc. Mariana Pearce, military police, 984th Military Police Company, 759th MP Bn. “We started with buddy aid training. The medics then told us about lessons-learned medical applications from deployment as opposed to how a Soldier would do the same application here in the states.” See MPs on page 4

Photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III Soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion march from Butts Army Students attending Patriot Elementary School on Fort Carson are greeted by Soldiers from 1st Battalion, Airfi eld to the Fort Carson Museum at Gate 1 after being transported 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Aug. 7, as they enter by a UH-60 Black Hawk from 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry the school to start a new academic year. See story on Page 17. Division, during the 759th’s MP competition on Fort Carson, Aug. 7.

Message board INSIDE Destination Fort Carson The biannual event that welcomes Family members to Fort Carson is Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Special Events Center. Representatives from on and off post service Pages 32-33 agencies will be on hand. Page 12 Pages 20-21 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014

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Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt observe city’s rules Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert Commentary by Crystal Ross last four months as crews work to repair damaged Editor: Devin Fisher Mountaineer Staff retaining walls, clean rebar and loose debris, construct additional drainage structures and stabilize existing Staff writer: Crystal Ross Now that July and the deluge the end of it brought to railroad ties and surrounding slopes. Once the Incline Happenings : Nel Lampe southern Colorado have passed, Soldiers and their Families closes, people who try to use it can be fi ned $100 with a may fi nd themselves itching to get out and enjoy the many mandatory court appearance and court fees. This fi ne is S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson recreational areas located near Fort Carson. Two of the in place for the safety of users and the construction crew L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall most popular options are the Manitou Incline and North as well as for protection of the site. Cheyenne Cañon Park, which are owned by the city of Users of the Incline and Cheyenne Cañon should know This commercial enterprise newspaper Colorado Springs. City offi cials stress that it is very that cigarette smoking is not permitted in city parks except is an authorized publication for members of important to observe the laws governing the areas as many in designated smoking areas or parking lots. This means the Department of Defense. Contents of the of the rules are in place to protect the environment of the that once someone is on the Incline or away from parking Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial parks as well as to allow fellow users to enjoy them. areas in the canyon, no smoking is allowed. It is also not view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or Fort Carson is incorporating the Environmental Division allowed at the top of the Incline. the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. into educating Soldiers, civilians, retirees and their Families No fi res of any kind are allowed in North Cheyenne The editorial content of the Mountaineer through weekly Newcomers’ Briefi ngs and classes during Cañon Park, and discharge of fi rearms is illegal in the is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Soldier/civilian in-processing to ensure that Fort Carson park as well. Dogs in the canyon are required to be leashed. Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail community members do their part to protect the environment No alcohol is allowed in the park, and any items packed address is [email protected]. and terrain of the city’s outdoor recreation areas. in must be packed out, including trash. 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Affairs Offi ce, building 1218, room 320, Fort It is important that we project Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. the professionalism, discipline Releases from outside sources are so and commitment that we are indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Photo by Andrea Stone Mountaineer is close of business Friday the Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, climb the known for and that our local week before the next issue is published. The community expects from us. Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit Manitou Incline for physical training May 31, 2013. submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements refl ected in the news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no What makes me circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is IRON HORSE STRONG authorized. Please credit accordingly. Pfc. Nicholas Baccinelli Signal support systems specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division What makes me Iron Horse who live within America. Display / Classifi ed Strong is knowing that I have a My short-term goal is to advertising big impact on the communication obtain the rank of sergeant, and 634-5905 side of the Army. my long-term goal is to make a I come from a very patriotic career of the Army. Mountaineer editor Family that has served our The biggest infl uences on my 526 -4144 country, and since the fi rst grade Army career would have to be it has been my goal and dream Staff Sgt. Thomas Harrelson and Post information to join and serve my country to Spc. Tyler Welch for helping me follow in my Family’s footsteps. further my knowledge and training 526-5811 I continue to serve because I as a signal support systems love being a part of protecting specialist to support our brigade’s Post weather hotline our great nation and the people communication capabilities. 526-0096 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 3

Summer 2015 Soldiers to get new camo uniform Program Executive Offi ce Soldier 2015 Army Uniform Board include: at their disposal to make that happen. elimination of the mandarin collar and The new pattern is different but visually WASHINGTON — The Army has replacement with a fold-down design compatible with what Soldiers wear now in confi rmed what Soldiers have been hearing change of the infrared square identifi cation Afghanistan. It does have the same acronym, rumors of for months now: a new camoufl age for friend or foe, known as the IFF tab however. In Afghanistan, Soldiers wear the pattern for combat uniforms is on the way removal of one of three pen pockets on “Operation Enduring Freedom Camoufl age with a number of improvements. the ACU sleeve Pattern,” called OCP for short. Beginning in the fall of 2015, the Army elimination of the drawstring on the “The Army is naming the pattern will begin issuing to new Soldiers an Army trouser waistband the Operational Camoufl age Pattern to Combat Uniform that bears the Operational Currently, Soldiers wear ACUs with the emphasize that the pattern’s use extends Camoufl age Pattern. That same uniform will Universal Camoufl age Pattern. By 2018, they beyond Afghanistan to all combatant also become available in military clothing will be wearing an Army Combat Uniform commands,” said a senior Army offi cial sales stores in the summer of 2015. with the “Operational Camoufl age Pattern.” in a July 31 press release. Soldiers are expected to retire their current The fabric of the uniform, the cut, the The new pattern is borne from efforts uniform and begin wearing the new pattern placement of pockets and other details, for to meet a 2009 directive by Congress to by the summer of 2018. instance, will remain the same. It is only develop a camoufl age uniform suitable for The uniform bearing the new pattern will the geometry and palette of the camoufl age the Afghanistan environment. That initiative, be largely the same as what Soldiers wear pattern printed on the fabric that will change. along with Soldier feedback, led the Army to now, except that the lower leg pockets will The cost of uniforms with the new pattern develop the Operational Camoufl age Pattern. be closed by a button instead of the “hook will be comparable to the current uniform. As part of that program, the Army and loop” fabric fastener on the current Army According to the 2014 pay charts, online was directed to develop and evaluate Combat Uniform. Soldiers complained that at http://www.dfas.mil, enlisted Soldiers camoufl age patterns that will provide the fastener made too much noise in combat receive between $439 and $468 annually to effective concealment in a wide variety of environments, offi cials said. The insert pockets buy new uniforms — that includes replacing for knee pads and elbow pads will also be the outgoing uniform with the new one. See Uniform on page 4 removed from the new uniform, according Soldiers will have about three years — to Program Exe- the time between the fi rst availability of the cutive Office New physical uniform in military clothing sales in 2015 The Army will begin issuing an Army Combat Soldier. training uniforms and the time they are required to wear it in Uniform that bears the Operational Camoufl age Other changes on horizon 2018 — to transition the contents of their Pattern to new Soldiers in the fall of 2015. that will be con- — See Page 8 clothing bag to the new look. They will also The uniform will become available in military sidered by the have more than $1,300 in clothing allowance clothing sales stores in the summer of 2015. PEO Soldier photo

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“ The people performing Army environmental experts to visit (the Directorate of Public Works provide suggestions to elevate the installation’s Policy included at the end of the Environmental Environmental Division environmental compliance posture. State Battle Book ((http://www.carson.army.mil/ assessments) and federal environmental regulators DPW/Documents/environmental-battlebook- A team of environmental experts from view this Army effort positively and as june-2014.pdf ). are subject Headquarters Installation Management a great internal means to prevent the The EMS is specifi cally designed to Command and Army Environmental occurrence of environmental notices of achieve continual improvement throughout matter Command are conducting an Environmental violation, fi nes, penalties and bad press. the various environmental media areas, which experts Performance Assessment System and The inspection will focus on environ- promotes effi ciency, reduces costs and improves Environmental Management System mental media areas such as air, cultural awareness of short- and long-term goals. (who) bring evaluation at Fort Carson, Sept. 3-10. resources, the EMS, hazardous material Fort Carson has determined its signifi cant EPAS inspections, scheduled every management, pollution prevention, environmental aspects are: to the three to four years, identify and prescribe stormwater management and storage air emissions fi xes to environmental issues encountered tank management. hazardous waste generation table not on an installation. The solutions may The DPW Environmental Compliance noise generation be in the form of identifying additional Assistance Team representatives are solid waste generation only their resources or making corrections and supporting their assigned units and activities spill generation adjustments to the way daily operations in preparing for the EPAS. The most common To comply with the EMS, people working compliance are conducted to improve the post’s fi ndings observed by the ECAT deal with spill on the installation need to be aware of how knowledge environmental compliance. management, improper storage of hazardous their activity can impact the environment and “These external performance assessments materials and proper labeling of products, ensure they have the proper environmental but best are a great Army tool to help installations stay which the EPAS inspectors will check. training to complete their job. in compliance,” said Carlos Rivero-deAguilar, The EPAS team has extensive compliance The consequences of EMS failure can practices Directorate of Public Works Environmental experience from other installations and may be the ineffi cient use of resources, potential Division chief. “The people performing them be able to offer corrective suggestions on how environmental degradation, loss of training from other are subject matter experts (who) bring to the to improve upon a current practice or provide lands, accidents/injury, public health impacts table not only their compliance knowledge instructional on-the-spot solutions. and fi nancial losses. installations.” but best practices from other installations. We In addition to the EPAS, the installation’s For more information about the EPAS look forward to their visit. Their assistance EMS conformance will be assessed. visit, call Jim Ahl, DPW Environmental — Carlos is going to make us better and enhance our All Fort Carson Soldiers, civilians and Division, at 526-4446. Rivero-deAguilar ability to support the mission.” contractors working on post must be aware To fi nd out more information about Fort The inspectors do not create a demerit of the EMS, which is outlined in the signed Carson’s EMS, call John Wachter, DPW sheet or issue fi nes or penalties, but rather Fort Carson Environmental Management Environmental Division, at 526-8893.

MPs From page 1 2nd Lt. Noella Taylor, platoon leader, 984th MP, helped coordinate medevac training for the competition and sees it as a helpful tool for her military police offi cers. “This is a big deal with our company’s culture,” said Taylor. “Our Soldiers are going through events such as medevac scenarios, room clearing, fi rst aid lanes and learning about the history of Fort Carson. After rucking more than 15 miles, they are given a written test. The winners will receive an Army Achievement Medal.” Pearce embraced the competition and set aside her fears. “This will be my fi rst time in a Black Hawk and I’m terrifi ed of heights,” said Pearce. “I won’t let my fears get in the way of maybe a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fl y on a Black Hawk, because who knows if I’ll ever get to do it again.” The CAB Soldiers look forward to bringing realistic and useful training to their fellow Fort Carson ground commanders. “This is just how we do business,” said Carlson. “It’s a part of our unit’s initiative and culture to supply the best training and support to all ground commanders who need or want it. We are honored to support them.”

Soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion prepare to board a UH-60 Black Hawk (Medevac) from 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, to transport them from Pershing Field to Butts Army Airfi eld, Aug. 7. Photo by Sgt. Jonathan Thibault

on flame resistant ACUs that would rigorous testing and evaluation, the OCP that the pattern would offer exceptional Uniform be worn by Soldiers deployed in either was proven “the best value for the Army. concealment, which directly enhances From page 3 arid or heavily wooded terrains. Soldier force protection and safety was force protection and survivability All organizational clothing and the Army’s primary decision criteria,” a for Soldiers.” terrains and environments. The individual equipment, such as MOLLE senior Army offi cial said. The senior offi cial said the Army’s Operational Camoufl age Pattern is a gear, protective vests, ruck sacks and plate “The Army has selected a pattern adoption of OCP “will be fi scally result of that effort. As part of the program carriers and non-fl ame resistant ACUs, will as its base combat uniform camoufl age responsible, by transitioning over time two “bookend patterns” of OCP are being be offered in the OCP pattern only. pattern,” explained the offi cial. “The and simply replacing current uniforms optimized and evaluated for possible use The Army has also said that following Army has confi rmed through testing and OCIE equipment as they wear out.” Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5

‘Iron’ Brigade CSM Sims assumes responsibility Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Col. Gregory Sierra, second from right, commander, Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, passes the noncommissioned offi cer sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims, incoming command sergeant major, Command Sgt. Maj. Todd Sims replaced r Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Balmforth as the senior 3 rd ABCT, during a change of responsibility ceremony, enlisted leader for 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Aug. 6 at Founders Field. Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a ceremony Aug. 6 at Founders Field. Sims said he is proud to have been selected to serve as the sergeant major for the 3rd ABCT. “My wife and I look forward to serving with the brigade,” Sims said. “I look forward to the challenges of taking this brigade into the future.” Sims previously served as the command sergeant major for 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Sims has also served as command sergeant major for 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st SBCT, 25th Inf. Div., and for 1st Bn., 38th Inf. Reg., 4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, then based out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Sims recently completed the brigade pre-command course/command sergeant major course and the command sergeant major development program at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., prior to arriving to 3rd ABCT. Balmforth, who is set to retire in 2015, said he was proud to have been the command sergeant major of 3rd ABCT and thanked the Soldiers and Families of the brigade. “The Soldiers and Families of 3rd ABCT have my unending gratitude for their hard work and commitment to the Army,” Balmforth said. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 7 CSA: Engaged leaders key to resilient force Story and photo by Capt. Peter Smedberg Program, Soldier for Life: “I think just the term ‘engaged’ means action; Chandler explained that being engaged does not mean and it’s your responsibility as a leader to do something 10th Mountain Division Transition Assistance Program, you can’t just spout the NCO Creed or Warrior interfering; rather, it means NCOs should be empa- about it.” he said. “It’s about being empathetic, extending Total Army Sponsorship Program, Ethos and thump your chest and say ‘look at me, I’m thetic and knowledgeable about how to help and what “That takes a level of commitment, character and FORT DRUM, N.Y. — As the Army begins Strong Bonds and the Integrated an NCO,’” Chandler said. “It means actually services are available to Soldiers and their Families. competence,” Chandler said. “I challenge any NCO, moving toward reduced troop numbers, a glaring yourself to Soldiers and trying to Disability Evaluation System into a taking steps to be engaged in your Soldiers’ lives “It could be financial issues, it could be if you don’t know where your Soldiers live off post reality faces units across the board: commanders must streamlined environment that is and the lives of their Families.” physical issues that a Soldier or Family member has, and have not physically gone out to see how they live be prepared to sustain a rigorous operational tempo understand where they’re coming easily accessible and abundantly and where they live, you are not an engaged leader.” with fewer Soldiers standing in formation. from — being aware of the issues that staffed at the lowest unit levels While addressing 10th Mountain Division Soldiers To help shed some light on the future of the U.S. Armywide. during a town hall meeting, Chandler said engaged Army, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler may be present in their lives.” Despite the wide array of leadership extends past the supervisor level down to III and his wife, Jeanne Chandler, visited Fort Drum, — Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III resources available to today’s the “battle buddy.” N.Y., Aug. 5-6, to meet with Soldiers and Family Soldiers and Families, the key to “I go back to the Army profession where members and to talk about the Army’s Ready and resiliency is engaged leadership at it’s about character, commitment and confi dence,” Resilient Campaign. Army if we have Soldiers who don’t have the ability the fi rst-line supervisor level, according to Chandler. he said. “You should be looking out for the welfare Building the force during 13-plus years of to bounce back, whether that’s from an emotional Engaged leaders will be able to identify issues with of your battle buddy both on and off duty. You combat in Iraq, Afghanistan and other more obscure injury or physical injury, so we’ve got to have as many their Soldiers’ physical and mental well-being — many should be committed to them, willing to do what theaters around the globe helped shape the Army into Soldiers ready as we possibly can,” he said. “Resiliency times before the Soldiers themselves — and help guide is necessary to ensure their well-being. a force of more than 570,000 — a number that could helps us in our ability to bounce back and to be that them to the appropriate resource to address their needs. “You should know what to do if you sense that shrink to 450,000 by the end of fi scal year 2017, and person who is able to deploy and fi ght and win our “There’s a lot of things that engaged leadership something’s wrong and be able to talk to your leadership if sequestration continues, could result in an even nation’s wars.” means, but to me it means being present in your about it,” Chandler said. “If you do that, I think you’re lower number of troops as overseas contingency To help mitigate the stressors placed on Soldiers Soldiers’ lives, whether they live in the barracks or supporting our Ready and Resilient Campaign.” operations wind down. and Families as a result of a leaner force, the Army off post,” Chandler said. “It’s about being empathetic, With a smaller Army, an added demand is placed has placed high-level command emphasis on its Ready extending yourself to Soldiers and trying to under- on the need for a ready and resilient force capable and Resilient Campaign, known as R2C. stand where they’re coming from — being aware of of standing up to operational requirements at home R2C is designed to integrate and synchronize the issues that may be present in their lives.” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, left, station, at national training centers and while deployed. multiple efforts and initiatives already underway to Individual resilience can be built, maintained speaks to Command Sgt. Maj. James L. Manning Jr., “We’ve got to have as many Soldiers ready as we improve the readiness and resilience of its force. and strengthened when viewed as an enduring right, and 1st Sgt. Christopher Cunningham, both with possibly can,” Chandler said. “We have a very small R2C ties assets including Sexual Harassment/ concept and acquired through regular training, but 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Army that will get smaller, but we will still have to Assault Response Program, Army Substance Abuse without engaged leadership — leaders who really Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Aug. 5, during do the things we’ve done over the last 13 years. 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Soldiers test the new Army Physical Fitness Uniform at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Soldiers can begin purchasing the new PT uniforms in October 2015. Army photo New PT uniforms result of Soldier feedback By David Vergun the modesty issue, Mortlock said. like durability, laundering, fi ber strength, color fastness Army News Service The trunks will continue to be made with durable and color maintenance after laundering. nylon fabric, but it is lighter than and not as stiff as the A key part of testing addressed the concern of WASHINGTON — A new Army Physical Fitness IPFU trunks. Also, there will be a four-way stretch some Soldiers that a black shirt may cause overheating. Uniform will become available servicewide, beginning panel inside the trunks, sort of like bicycle pants, which Instrumented tests showed that the lighter weight material in October 2015. eliminates the need for Soldiers to purchase their own and superior moisture-wicking fabric more than com- Its design is based on Soldier feedback, said Col. undergarments. The trunks include a bigger key pocket pensated for any increased heat from the dark material. Robert Mortlock, program manager, Soldier Protection and a convenient and secure identifi cation card pouch. The response to the APFU was “overwhelmingly and Individual Equipment, Fort Belvoir, Va. In all, some 34 changes were made to the new APFU. positive,” Mortlock said, particularly with the trunks. There’s a three-year phase-in program and the cost The APFU has fi ve parts: the jacket and pants which Not only that, Soldiers said they wear the APFU will be about $3 less than the current Improved Physical resemble warm-ups, trunks or shorts, and the short- and on weekends and off-duty outside the installations, he Fitness Uniform, he said. long-sleeve T-shirts, he said. The ensemble is modular, said, adding that many said they wouldn’t wear the The Army Physical Fitness Uniform program meaning parts of the APFU can be mixed and matched, current IPFU off-duty. That means communities across was actually initiated because of Soldier feedback. for example, short- or long-sleeve T-shirts with the pants the country will soon see Army pride as Soldiers do A February 2012 Army Knowledge Online survey of or trunks. During PT formations, the platoon sergeants their workouts. some 76,000 Soldiers found that Soldiers had issues will determine the appropriate combo. The APFU will come in two types: the Clothing with the IPFU, he said. They liked its durability, but Soldier feedback not only determined the form, fi t Bag variant and the Optional APFU, which will be believed the IPFU’s textiles had not kept pace with and function of the APFU, it also determined its look. visually the same as the APFU Issue variant but uses commercially-available workout clothes. They also had The Army made prototypes of the APFU in a variety some different materials. The individual items of the concerns with other things, particularly modesty issues of colors and designs and displayed them at a series two variants can be mixed together. The Optional APFU with the shorts, especially in events like situps. Those of Soldier town halls at Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Bragg, variant will become available fi rst when it arrives in concerns were expressed by males as well as females. N.C.; and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Soldier Army military clothing sales stores sometime between The issue was of such concern that Soldiers were feedback was solicited about the design features as October and December 2014. purchasing spandex-like undergarments to wear beneath well as the preferred color scheme. The Clothing Bag issue variant will be issued to the trunks, Mortlock said. Then, the Army launched a second AKO survey, Soldiers from the clothing initial issue points, starting Another issue was that there were not enough in which more than 190,000 responded, Mortlock said. between April and June, and to Reserve, National Guard female sizes in the IPFU, he said, meaning IPFUs that Soldiers overwhelmingly favored a black T-shirt with and Senior ROTC from July-August 2015. The APFU would fi t all shapes and sizes. gold lettering and a black jacket with gold chevron will be phased in as the IPFUs are used up and worn Program Executive Offi ce Soldier worked closely and the Army logo. out. The mandatory wear date will go into effect with the Natick Soldier Research Development and Then it was on to testing. about October 2017, or about three years after the Engineering Center to develop a new PT uniform that About 876 Soldiers at Fort Wainwright, Alaska; APFU is introduced. met Soldier concerns but did not cost more than the Joint Base Lewis-McChord; Fort Bragg; Fort Sill, In conclusion, Mortlock said the Army reached out IPFU. The APFU met the goal of controlling costs Okla.; Fort Hood; and Fort Jackson, S.C.; wore the to Soldiers at “multiple touch points to ensure we got this and improving performance by adopting lighter high- APFU during PT for a three-month period, providing right. The message is we’re listening to Soldiers. We’re tech moisture wicking fabric. The APFU introduces feedback on such things as form, fi t and comfort, continuing to listen to Soldiers, and this is the Soldiers’ multiple sizes, including female sizing, and has solved Mortlock said. The APFU was also tested for things selection and Army leaders went along with this.”

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FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, and once Connor’s parents lost their parental rights — a “The process to becoming a foster parent is a 10-week Afghanistan — Preparing for a deployment is a lengthy, process that took nearly two years — we started the class and a lot of paperwork where you decide on ages, time-consuming process, but one Fort Carson Soldier adoption process as soon as we could.” gender, race and issues you feel you may be able to deal took on the added burden of navigating the legal system The Martins, who raised six children of their own, with,” Karyn Martin said. “You also have to decide if you to add a seventh child to his Family. happened upon the foster care system through an just want to be a foster parent or foster with the option to Sgt. 1st Class Edward Martin, military police, unfortunate event. adopt if the parents’ rights are terminated. There is a very 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry “Haili, one of our daughters that still lived with in-depth background check on everyone who lives in the Division, currently deployed to Kandahar province, us at that time, had a friend whose mother had a home. You need references, a full inspection of your home Afghanistan, and his wife, Karyn Martin, residing 6-month-old girl and was going to jail,” Edward and you have to go as far as making a diagram of your in Leavenworth, Kan., have opened their home as Martin said. “That mother had asked Karyn to watch home with measurements of rooms as well as windows. foster parents. They have taken in many displaced her child while she was in jail. After talking, we It’s a lot of work, but it’s been well worth it.” children over the last four years, but one child stole decided to watch the little girl. Karyn contacted (a Once they were licensed, the Martins began their hearts and has changed their lives forever. foster care and adoption services organization) so fostering babies from all different backgrounds, some with health issues, but they were prepared. “In your training you have to get CPR certified and have several classes that cover other medical needs,” Edward Martin said. “KVC holds a conference each year where you receive updates on events for foster children and refresher classes, if needed. You get to talk with other foster parents from your area that may be able to help you with any issues you are going through because they have been through it.” Although the Martins had a wealth of information available to them, there were still challenges ahead when they decided to adopt Connor. “As Connor has gotten older we have learned he has medical problems such as a lung disease, speech problems, epilepsy and a sleeping disorder that we deal with daily,” Karyn Martin said. “None of that stops him from being a happy little boy who is very easy to love. He’s nearly 3 now and although he deals with these illnesses, he still smiles all the time. He is the most amazing little boy.” Generally, the Martins foster a child until his parents are deemed capable by the courts to regain custody or the court rules the child becomes available for adoption. 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The adoption process for Connor was completed right before Martin’s need it,” Edward Martin said. “Just helping one child current deployment to Afghanistan. is worth it.”

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Miscellaneous Self-help weed control program — Department of Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Defense regulations require training for people DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday applying pesticides on military installations. Units Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. interested in participating in the Directorate of Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public Works Self-help Weed Control Program must Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. transportation and application of herbicides. Once Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. individuals are properly trained by the DPW Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. base operations and maintenance contractor, Fort Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Carson Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. appropriate products and equipment so units can Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed treat weeds in rocked areas around the unit. Weed control self-help training sessions for Soldiers are LaRochelle Closed Closed * - Closed Friday available the first and third Monday of the month 10th SFG(A) Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for Dinner: Closed training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon up an appointment to pick up weed control products 526-6670 or email [email protected]. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army about the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Command Evaluation and Training Team — COMET • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag provides commanders at all levels with a responsive at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. Hours of Operation maintenance and supply assessment and training tool mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services that improves the combat effectiveness, readiness and and equipment or a motorized sweeper. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. The team • Base operations contracting officer representative Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email customer served at 3:30 p.m. problems and provides individual and unit reinforce- [email protected] for questions on snow • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in ment training based on assessments. Results remain removal, grounds maintenance and contractor — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- confidential for the unit commander only. COMET response to service orders. 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, provides assistance in the majority of maintenance • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 call 526-3321 for an appointment. and supply management areas with one-on-one or [email protected] to request, for service • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — training and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions mail.mil for information. Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email coordinated on case-by-case basis. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is lo- [email protected] to request a facility, parking or • Subsistence Support Management Office, building cated in building 1454 on Nelson Blvd. The hours of regulatory traffic sign. 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. office assists Soldiers with room assignments and to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second and weekends is 526-0051. • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. Briefings 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical to midnight. membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- • Hazardous Material Control Center, building SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command- the warehouse at 526-2979. and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort ing general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain Carson and surrounding bases without a primary class through command sergeant major, chief warrant Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, must attend 526-2124, hours are as follows: are available by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Officer Training. The three-day training course is held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ through their school noncommissioned officer for atten- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call dance of this training. The next classes are Aug. 19-21 • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion 526-7170 for more information. and Sept. 16-18. Call 526-4551 for more information. Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/RetirementServices. Medical Activity Correspondence Department Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance html. Call 526-2840 for more information. office hours — The Correspondence (Release of of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. Infor mation) Office in the Patient Administration and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday numbers and points of contact for services: Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call Support Services service order desk can be reached building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the 6222, 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under Full Replace • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to Value claimants must report the additional loss or 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 directly when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing their physician and battalion commander, and a pen to the transportation service provider by fax or or emergency service is required. to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. report on the Defense Personal Property System line • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency within 75 days. Claimants must submit the claim at 526-6670 or email [email protected] Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in on DPS line through http://www.move.mil within for service needs or to report complaints. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- nine months for FRV compensation for certain 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Special Operations Recruiting: to include turning in excess property, reutilizing Claims Office within two years of delivery or date Building 1218, Room 312/313 government property, web-based tools available, of incident. Call 526-1355 for more information. Ellis Street, Fort Carson special handling of property and environmental Work Management Branch — The DPW Work 524-1461/1462 needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Management Branch, located in building 1219, Briefs every Wednesday: Borrerorivera at [email protected] responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Special Forces: noon, for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@ Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open Civil Affairs/PSYOP: 1 p.m. dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory for processing work orders and other in-person support http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb at [email protected]. from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Living with autism The adolescent years

Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of wake-up call that put everything stories on autism. The fi rst story is available on in perspective for her. the Mountaineer website at http://www.fortcarson “We were over at the hospital mountaineer.com/2014/04/living-with-autism/. getting a hearing test for Isaac,” she said. “I am in the elevator Story and photo by Sgt. William Smith feeling sorry for myself (when) 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce the doors open to the elevator and this lady is pushing a wheelchair An 11-year-old boy wakes, eats breakfast, in front of her and pulling another brushes his teeth and combs his hair. It is a hot wheelchair behind her. I looked summer day so he takes his shirt off and goes in and saw they were her children. the backyard to jump in the pool. It is time to They had little braces on their leave and the struggle begins. necks and towels to wipe their Isaac refuses to get out of the pool when his mouths. I sat there and looked at mother, Sharna, asks him to. my dad the whole time. They got She shows him a piece of paper with a schedule off a fl oor before us and I started on it, fi nally convincing him to come back inside crying. I said, ‘Isaac is going to and get ready to leave. be fi ne. He can run, he can jump, Isaac suffers from moderate autism and as he can play and he laughs.’ That the summer winds down, he is transitioning into was a true eye-opening moment. middle school. That is what helped (snap) me Maj. Matt Fitzgerald, staff judge advocate, out of my self pity.” Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and The Fitzgeralds said they read Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, a poem a short while after Isaac’s and his wife, Sharna Fitzgerald, have raised a diagnosis that has motivated child with autism for about 10 years and said it them over the past decade. gets easier with time. “There is a poem written “We were stationed in Germany when the by Emily Perl Kingsley called Isaac Fitzgerald, 11, son of Maj. Matt Fitzgerald, staff judge advocate, Headquarters doctors said that Isaac — 2 years old at the time — ‘Welcome to Holland’ that Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, had several signs of autism, but they didn’t have has helped ground us,” Matt cuts out shapes during an applied behavioral analysis appointment at the Colorado the facilities that we could go to (to) get the full Fitzgerald said. “She does a great Autism Center in Colorado Springs, July 16. diagnosis,” Sharna Fitzgerald said. “I was angry job describing what it is like after Isaac’s initial diagnosis. I did not want to get raising a special needs child. out of bed. I knew something was wrong, but when “She said that having a child is like all of your able to do certain things but feel as long as he is I heard those words it was just shock. I don’t even life planning to go to Italy. You read everything you happy, healthy and well cared for that is all they know how to explain it. can about Italy. You learn everything you can about can ask for. “I was thinking, ‘Oh my God, there is something Italy. You plan all of your trip itinerary for Italy. “Some of the biggest successes we have had wrong with my perfect baby,’” she said. “You think You set your expectations for Italy. The next with Isaac are him talking, being able to follow to yourself, ‘My baby is perfect, how can there be thing you know, you land and the stewardess says, directions, recognizing sight words, dressing himself something wrong with him?’ No one wants that ‘Welcome to Holland.’ That is an autistic child. and buckling his seatbelt,” Sharna Fitzgerald said. for their child. I was miserable, and I couldn’t focus. “All of your life you say, ‘Oh, I am going to have The Fitzgeralds said they are now able to take I couldn’t make dinner. I couldn’t wash clothes. I kids and they are going to be healthy and happy,” he their eyes off Isaac and let him be a child. felt like I was on a merry-go-round. I didn’t know said. “They are going to have 10 fi ngers and 10 toes; “That has been a decade-long struggle,” said what to do next.” they are going to grow up a certain way and go to Matt Fitzgerald. “Right now, he is upstairs and I Sharna Fitzgerald said she decided to college … an autistic child is a diversion from Italy. have no idea what he is doing. Five years ago that move stateside with her parents to get Isaac fully “Once we read that, it changed our perspective would have never happened; it would’ve been, diagnosed, while her husband fi nished his time in of how we viewed our challenges with Isaac,” Matt ‘Where is Isaac? What is he doing?’ If he wanted Germany. She said once Isaac was diagnosed he Fitzgerald said. “The point of the story is you know to go outside, you went outside.” began receiving the therapy he needed. that Amsterdam is a beautiful city, but if you spend Sharna Fitzgerald said Isaac’s behavior has all of your time wishing you were in Italy, you’re improved a lot and credits that to all his therapists Perspectives and acceptance going to be miserable. You are going to miss all of working together to do what is best for him. “Isaac didn’t talk until he was 6 and didn’t the beautiful things that Amsterdam has to offer “With Isaac we have seen a huge increase actually respond and communicate with us until if you keep thinking you are going to Italy.” in his communication skills and that is the biggest he was almost 9 years old,” said Matt Fitzgerald. “He is Isaac; he’s autistic; it’s what he is,” piece,” said Amanda Jones, autism program manager, “There is some parental shame where you feel like Sharna Fitzgerald said. “I have learned to accept it.” Colorado Autism Center in Colorado Springs. “He you have done something wrong … ‘I shouldn’t knows how to ask for a break now instead of engaging have eaten this, I shouldn’t have (given) him that Successes in inappropriate behavior to get what he wants. shot,’ so on and so on.” The Fitzgeralds recommend parents facing “When Isaac fi rst got here he just wanted to play After a talk with her father and a visit to the similar challenges keep an open mind. They credit with balloons and self-stimulate himself with similar hospital, Sharna Fitzgerald said she realized it a lot of Isaac’s success to his various therapists and objects. He would hit a balloon against his hands would be diffi cult, but they would get through all applied behavioral analysis. They advise constantly or rub it against the side of his face. He wasn’t as the challenges ahead. During the process of getting being in contact with the teachers and therapists. Isaac’s autism diagnosis, Sharna Fitzgerald had a The Fitzgeralds know their son will never be See Autism on page 16

What is autism? are markedly different from those of typical children. Families. They have to frequently change duty stations Theresa Yakich, autism program manager, “Children with less-severe cases may be diagnosed and face social uncertainties with the ever-changing Colorado Autism Center, explained that autism, or with Pervasive Development Disorder or Asperger’s faces of new peers.” Autism Spectrum Disorder, are general terms for a syndrome,” she explained. “Asperger’s is characterized Pete Libby, lead behavior clinician, Colorado Autism group of complex disorders of brain development that by normal speech and verbal abilities, but displaying Center, said that some of the indicating factors to look begins at birth or within the fi rst 2.5 years of life. less severe autistic social behavioral problems.” for are not giving eye contact, not having a social smile “These disorders are characterized, in varying Yakich added that military children on the spectrum in infancy and not attempting to imitate sounds. degrees, by diffi culties in social interaction, verbal have an even harder time, constantly having to adjust “Autism is different; it is not cookie-cutter, which and nonverbal communication and repetitive every few years from changing duty stations. is why the puzzle piece is so perfect for the symbol of behaviors,” Yakich said. “Most autistic children are “It is always tough for a child with autism to have to autism. Every case is different. It is diffi cult to defi ne perfectly normal in appearance, but spend their time start over with a group of people,” she said. “Military life because each child with autism is different — no two engaged in puzzling and disturbing behaviors, which is particularly diffi cult for children with autism and their are the same.” 16 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014

Isaac Fitzgerald, 11, plays on a seesaw during an applied behav- ioral analysis appointment at the Colorado Autism Center in Colorado Springs, July 16.

Quick facts  An estimated 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with autism in the United States.  More than 23,000 military children have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.  Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.  Autism treatment costs a family $60,000 a year on average.  There is no medical

Photo by Sgt. William Smith detection or cure for autism.

challenges can be multiplied. important to keep open communication Red fl ags Autism An individualized education plan to help make the transition as smooth The following “red fl ags” may indicate a child is at risk for From page 15 helps a school tailor a child’s educational as possible, she said. career to the needs of the child, based “There is such a large spectrum Autism Spectrum Disorder. connected to his clinician and the world on his academic abilities. If there are when it comes to autism — not every If a child exhibits any of around him. Now he is really involved behavioral concerns that need to be child fi ts on the same IEP or has the the following, ask a with his clinicians and understands addressed they will be in the child’s same educational needs that their peers pediatrician or family what is going on.” IEP, a legal document the schools are do,” said Brown. “The environment is doctor for an evaluation: With all of the therapy Isaac has required to follow. way different and can be overwhelming,  No big smiles or other received he was able to walk with his The Individuals with Disabilities particularly when they have to transition warm, joyful expressions class during his fi fth-grade graduation. Education Act — commonly known classes. I feel it is really important for by 6 months of age or Sharna Fitzgerald said the small things as the IDEA — is the federal law that parents to keep that communication thereafter make her happy. governs what schools can and cannot open between both schools during  No back-and-forth sharing “Isaac was able to walk up by do for the child. that transition to make sure the child’s of sounds, smiles or himself, with minimal help from his “It is important for parents to do needs are being met.” other facial expressions peers, to receive his elementary school some research to learn what their rights Sharna Fitzgerald said the IEP by 9 months diploma,” she said. “I felt like, oh my and responsibilities are, that way they process is what a person makes it.  No babbling by 12 months goodness, that is what we are striving can go into the IEP meeting with knowl- “The IEP process has been great. for, Isaac to be as independent as edge of what the law is and what the It is all about how you interact with the  No back-and-forth possible. Instead of having his aide school is required to do,” said Jessica teachers. If you are just dropping your gestures such as pointing, walk him up there and looking different Brown, systems navigator, Exceptional child off at school every day and the showing, reaching or than everyone else, they found a way Family Member Program, Fort Carson. only time they see you is at the IEP waving by 12 months to use his peers — that made us feel so When moving schools, it is meeting, you are not going to have a  No words by 16 months proud. I am so thankful to his teachers important to make sure the previous IEP good relationship with them.  Any loss of speech, and peers who did that for him. They is as detailed as possible, said Brown. “If you pop in and say, ‘I want to babbling or social skills worked so hard with him to be able “When a Family moves and they spend an hour observing class’ … (you) at any age to do that all year. That moment meant enter a new school, that school is required show that you are engaged. You come  No meaningful, two-word more to me than anything else all year.” by law to provide comparable services. in with questions and you explain where Whatever is in that current IEP, they Isaac has problems and where he can phrases — not including have to provide those services until they use some help. You explain what you imitating or repeating — Individualized by 24 months education plans come up with a new one for that school.” are doing at home and ask them what As servicemembers are required to Brown said there can be some they are doing at school so you can Source: http://www. move every few years, transitions can diffi culties when a child is transitioning reinforce it at home. You build that AutismSpeaks.org be rough. With a special needs child, the from elementary to middle school. It is relationship with them.”

Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 1-8 Soldiers greet studentsl Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, lined the entrance to Patriot Elementary School Aug. 7 as they greeted the students and staff with cheers of encouragement and high-fives to welcome them back to school. Capt. Patrick Osman, commander of Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, said he remembered his nervousness when starting school each year and wanted to encourage the Patriot Elementary School students as they start back up. school functions such as reading programs, Spc. Dylan Warburton, second-grade student “The extra motivation from the assisting teachers and the school’s Fueling infantryman, Company A, 1st Bn., Cayleigh Kinman is greeted, Soldiers and community of Fort Carson the Future healthy living initiative. 8th Inf. Reg., said he was happy Aug. 7, by Soldiers from shows the importance of education to these Patiot’s principal, Rosa Saenz-Aragon, to be a part of the event and seeing the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry students,” Osman said. “For the students said it was great for the students to see the children get excited about school. Regiment, 3rd Armored to be able to feel the support for education Soldiers welcoming them back to school. “It was a great feeling to see the kids Brigade Combat Team, from the community is vital. We look “It was a very proud moment seeing come in with a smile when we greeted 4th Infantry Division, as forward to working with Patriot the Soldiers greet the students and staff as them,” Warburton said. “Greeting them she enters the school on Elementary in the future.” they came in,” Aragon said. “This sets the like this gives them a little bit of extra the first day of the new The “Fighting Eagles” Battalion culture and climate going forward into motivation to get going into the school academic school year. sponsors the school through the Adopt-a- the school year about the importance of year. I enjoy being able to make them School program and supports numerous education. It was very welcoming.” so happy.”

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WeekendCollege_CSMNG_Dog.indd 1 8/6/14 3:17 PM 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Hospital staff goes back to school Story and photo by Jeff Troth during Evans’ Strategic Planning Seminar in April. directed training that is conducted within military units Medical Department Activity “I was shocked at how well they responded to it around the globe, or within other Army hospitals. Public Affairs Office and how quickly it has been implemented,” she said. “What Irwin (Army Community Hospital at Fort “Sometimes you get ideas like this and there is no Riley, Kan.) or Madigan (Army Medical Center at Employees of Evans Army Community Hospital traction, but it had traction almost immediately. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.) needs for their are going back to school. This was the right time and the right place for my staff may not be what Evans needs,” Chatman said. The employees will not have to leave the university idea.” EACH University held its first classes the week of hospital to further their education while attending The idea for the university and its curriculum July 14 with more than 400 staff members attending the hospital’s new school — EACH University. wasn’t just to improve employees’ performance at customer service classes, which focused on improving The university is a low-cost, internal training the workplace, but to enhance their overall lives, too. the care experience patients receive at Evans. program that was the brainchild of Evans employee “This has to do with making someone a better “One of our core focuses at Evans is patient and Toni Chatman, a logistician whose duties at the person and, in turn, a better employee,” she said. customer service, and that service depends a lot on hospital involve property management and hand The university was designed to be organization- how we interact with each other,” said Poulsen, receipt management. ally driven. The hospital staff and command will “how our doctors, nurses and administration staff “I am a military spouse and this is the sixth work together to determine which classes will be most function and support each other to make the best (medical treatment facility) that I have worked beneficial to Evans. This will be different than the possible patient care experience.” at,” said Chatman. “I noticed that names and faces Department of the Army — or Medical Command — Those who attended the customer service changed … but there were similar classes were given tools to create a needs at all of (the MTFs).” positive care experience and maintain Chatman said all the places it. They also discussed conflict she’s worked offered classes and resolution when things don’t go the training for the medical staff to way a patient expects. sustain their medical proficiency but “We can’t meet everyone’s had limited classes for non-medical expectations every time, but it support staff. She said she came up doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t do with the idea for a training program our best so that someone doesn’t that focused on building and feel like a number,” said Mark empowering the hospital staff. Greene, a U.S. Army Medical Chatman worked on her idea but Command class facilitator. “The never brought it to any of the hospital’s goal for service excellence is command team until this year. always doing our best to create a “Lt. Col. (Eric) Poulsen (Evans’ positive experience for everyone deputy commander for adminis- who walks through our doors.” tration) said that he was looking for ideas on how to improve the facility, See EACH on page 22 improve patient relations and improve staff morale, and I thought this was the perfect place and the perfect opportunity to pilot my Mark Green, U.S. Army Medical idea,” Chatman said. Command class facilitator, discusses She presented the concept of seeking solutions with hospital staff, an EACH University to the hospital July 17, during an EACH University commander and hospital leadership customer service class.

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Story and photos by Sgt. Eric Glassey Jeffrey Shultz, operations offi cer in charge, engineers the opportunity to hone their skills. more profi ciency by the bulk and magnitude crews expect construction will be completed in 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce 52nd Eng. Bn. “This project’s value is estimated “We’re always looking for stuff that trains of the project. We’ve seen a huge increase time for the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat around $2 million to $2.5 million if we were our actual skills as a construction unit,” Shultz in our quality and their speed has more than Team, 4th Inf. Div., rotation. PIÑON CANYON MANEUVER SITE — to contract it out. We’re doing it with troop said. “That’s all we’re doing down there at doubled. It’s really paying off.” “Dealing with all the rain has been our Engineers Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers from the 52nd construction at $700,000.” Piñon Canyon. That is our bread and butter. The Soldiers noticed the quality of biggest struggle, but we’ve been able to overcome Engineer Battalion saved more than $1.5 million The $700,000 goes straight into the The difference is that we’re building on a scale work and increase in profi ciency during their it,” said 1st Lt. Harmony McCoy, executive in taxpayers’ money with troop construction materials for the construction projects, with that we just never get to do. The last time a time at Piñon Canyon. offi cer, 544th Eng., 52nd Eng. Bn. “We did it at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site during a no overhead or profi t, while allowing Soldiers unit this size was able to do a project this size “It’s great seeing Soldiers who haven’t had the with all the teamwork within the battalion.” two-month project which began in late July. the opportunity to develop their skills. was during a deployment. We’re able to opportunity to do this learn how to lay concrete,” The battalion hopes to have more opportunity Planning began two years ago for the “We don’t charge anything for troop labor,” replicate that training here. said Spc. Kevin Sweeney, carpentry and masonry to train its Soldiers on large construction projects save Army project that includes laying more than 2,800 Shultz said. “We are covering those costs. “It’s just phenomenal training for the specialist, 544th Engineer Company, 52nd Eng. Bn. such as this as they provide infrastructure for cubic yards of concrete to build helicopter The $700,000 pays for the gravel, concrete, Soldiers,” Shultz said. “Just to put it in “We started off with a large number of lower their fellow Soldiers. landing pads, expanding maintenance fencing and a smaller amount of tools required perspective, when we’re talking about concrete enlisted who (had) never done anything with “From our standpoint, our selling point workspace around large area maintenance to do the work. It’s all materials cost. There is work, a typical training project that we do concrete before. It’s been fun to watch them over- back to the installation, to Department of Public shelters and fencing for a storage yard. no profi t built into the cost.” would be two to three loads of concrete come the learning curve and become profi cient at Works and Installation Management Command “Our best guess is that we’re saving In addition to providing ample infrastructure coming in from a concrete company. We’re all things concrete, from placement to fi nishing.” is that you invest in troop construction and $1.5 million the Army about ($1.5 million),” said Maj. for future training, this construction affords the doing over 400 loads. You just get so much Despite the heavy rainfall at PCMS, the we’ll save millions of dollars,” Shultz said.

Soldiers with 544th Engineer Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, level the concrete for 10-inch pads around a Large Area Maintenance Shelter to allow Soldiers to do maintenance while at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Monday.

Soldiers with 544th Engineer Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, prepare to pour 10-inch concrete pads around a large area maintenance shelter to allow Soldiers to do maintenance while at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Monday.

Spc. Kevin Sweeney, carpentry and masonry specialist, 544th Engineer Soldiers with 52nd Engineers Battalion, level the ground at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, tests the concrete mixture to ensure Site, Monday, as part of a two-month project to improve the infrastructure. quality of the concrete slabs they are creating at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Monday. Sgt. Robert Rowe, plumber, 544th Engineer Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, shovels dirt to reinforce the framing prior to pouring concrete at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, Monday. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014

EACH From page 18 Class welcomes newcomers He told the class that hospitals are Story and photo by Andrea Stone “The goal is to inform spouses of what resources are in the problem-solving business. When Special to the Mountaineer available to them here in the area,” said Erin Pinero, Family patients come to the hospital, the staff Connections coordinator. “It’s best for those spouses who works hard to fi nd out what is going on Summer is the season for moving in the military, are just arriving because we do a tour also, so they (become) with their health and how to make them and Families new to Fort Carson have an opportunity more familiar with the post and the surrounding area.” better. Greene said they should take to learn about the post and surrounding community Zoe Dutton, who had only been at Fort Carson for the same responsibility when there is during Newcomer Orientation, Aug. 25-26. about two months when she attended the June 30-July 1 something non-medically related. The fi rst day of the two-day program includes class, said she found the information useful. Other classes Chatman is working briefi ngs from organizations such as Army Community “I thought it was very, very helpful because this is our to get into the EACH University Service, TRICARE, the Education Center and Balfour fi rst duty station,” she said. “I’m new to the military. I’m curriculum include team building, email Beatty Communities. There’s also a tour of Fort Carson. new to Colorado. I learned about the resources. I learned etiquette and using computer programs. The second day takes Family members off post, about Colorado and … we did a tour of Fort Carson, “You’d be surprised at how many with a tour of Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City and which was nice because I don’t know where anything is.” people do not know Microsoft Offi ce Manitou Springs. The program gives Families a chance to see what the programs,” said Chatman. “So we area has to offer, but also gives are looking at having beginner, inter- them an opportunity to meet mediate and advance classes. So no other Family members. matter what your skill level is, you “It seems like the groups that will still learn something. we have, the spouses really bond “The possibilities on what classes with each other,” Pinero said. will be taught are endless,” she said. Newcomer Brittany Haffer Chatman is hoping to have more agreed. than 2,000 staff members walk through “I learn a lot from the other the doors of EACH University classes spouses, too, which helps,” and to come up with a reward system she said. for those who attain a certain number The orientation is offered of university credits. She would also every other month. like to see other military hospitals have Newcomers interested in their own university modeled after attending the Aug. 25-26 orienta- EACH University. tion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Army “My advice to anyone who has an Community Service can register by idea that would improve the workplace visiting http://www.eventbrite.com is to take ownership and fi nd a way to and typing “Fort Carson” in get it in front of your command,” said the search bar. Free child care is Chatman. “If you really care about your Newcomers to Fort Carson visit a candy store in Old Colorado City during a tour, July 1. available with advance registration. organization and want to make it better The tour is part of the two-day Newcomer Orientation program offered every other month. Call 526-1070 for more information. fi nd a way to give your idea a voice.”

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Claims to the estate Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Staff Sgt. Benjamin Gill Prange — With deepest Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone individual nutrition counseling for specific having claims against or indebtedness to his nutrition-related diagnoses. Weight management estate should contact 1st Lt. Alfredo Macedo classes for Family members and retirees are at 312-350-7127. provided as well as classes for the Army Body Sgt. Jacob Hanson — With deepest regret to the Composition Program for active duty Soldiers. Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Other classes provide include cholesterol, prenatal against or indebtedness to his estate should nutrition, healthy cooking and a commissary contact 1st Lt. Mark Hruza at 719-424-6019. tour. Call the TRICARE appointment line at Sgt. Stuart A. Radin — With deepest regret to the 457-2273 to schedule an appointment. Call the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290 to check against or indebtedness to his estate should on the availability for a sports nutrition class to contact Capt. Daniel Rullo at 552-0778. be given at the unit. Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Upcoming events Protection Bureau is accepting complaints Spouse Newcomer Orientation — Orientation from borrowers encountering problems with for military spouses new to the area will be held payday loans. Consumers can visit http://www. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 25-26 in the Army consumerfinance.gov/complaint or call Community Service Center, building 1526. 855-411-2372 to submit a complaint. Go to http://www.eventbrite.com and search for Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Fort Carson to register. Office, located in building 1218, room 218, is Retiree Appreciation Day — will be held from open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Cadet Field House 526-1140 or email the Installation Voting at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The event Assistance Officer at usarmy.carson.imcom.mbx. includes free breakfast, medical and insurance [email protected] for assistance. Visit http://www. information and screenings, an information fair fvap.gov for more information. and guest speakers. Same day appointments — Evans Army Women Veterans of Colorado — The group’s fourth Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, annual conference will be held Sept. 13 in Denver. Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are Visit http://bit.ly/WVOC2014Conference to operating under an appointment model called register or http://www.womenveteransofcolorado.org “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. or http://www.facebook.com/womenveterans Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact ofcolorado for updates. hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, to make an appointment. General announcements Transfer military hospital or clinic when Red Cross dental assistant training — Applications relocating — TRICARE Online users must Prescription policy — All handwritten are available at the Red Cross office at Evans update their military hospital or clinic location prescriptions from a TRICARE network Army Community Hospital. The deadline to online each time they relocate. Transferring provider will be filled at the Soldier and Family apply is Sept. 5 for the session that begins in military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL Care Center located adjacent to and east of Evans January. Applicants must be 18, a military does not automatically transfer the TRICARE Army Community Hospital. When calling in for sponsored identification card holder, a U.S. citizen enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will and have a valid high school diploma or GED. Reporting System. continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill Call the Red Cross office at 526-7144/7589 for Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — window in this facility will reduce wait time. more information. Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help The SFCC pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from Advisory council — Evans Army Community minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on the Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives first floor near the east entrance of the facility; Patient and Family Advisory Council to funding based on patients seen and customer park in the “G” lot, east of the building. Call assess current policies, operations and programs. satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can 503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information. Meetings are monthly. Applications are bring in up to $900. Help keep providers and No-show policy — A “Commander’s Appointment available at the Patient and Family-Centered departments and clinics fully functional. Call Policy” affects all TRICARE beneficiaries Care Resource Center or call the PFAC 526-7256 for more information. who receive health care services on Fort Carson coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. Free Post Shuttle — circulates the cantonment and at the Premier Army Health Clinic. Multiple Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community area and makes regular runs to Wilderness Road no-shows could result in the stopping of medical Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded Complex. The shuttle operates seven days a week services; Soldiers requiring unit escorts to future behavioral health psychologist/counselor from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.facebook. appointments; patients may have to sign a statement available to work with parents who have com/shuttlefortcarson for route maps. Call acknowledging they understand the ramifications concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline 526-6453 for more information. of multiple no-shows; a letter may be sent to the or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian Soldier’s unit when he or his Family member has A pediatric pharmacist is also available to employees — is currently being accepted for multiple no-shows or cancellations; retirees with manage children’s medication. the following civilians who have exhausted all multiple missed appointments, “left without being Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers can available leave because of medical emergencies seen,” or cancellations may have their locations of learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: care changed. To cancel appointments during week- class is held the second Tuesday of every month Jessica Clark, Dental Activity; David Grant, days, beneficiaries can call the TRICARE appoint- at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Community Hospital’s Army Recruiting Battalion, Denver; Linda ment line 526-2273 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 Nutrition Care Division. Call 526-7290 to sign up. Kumley, Directorate of Human Resources; Teresa p.m. Appointments made through TRICARE online Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Miller, Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare can be canceled at http://www.tricareonline.com. Police Records section has moved to building 2757, and Recreation; unnamed employee in DFMWR; MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Stephanie Smith-Froese, Directorate of Public Ongoing events Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon Works; and Andrea Cunningham, DFMWR. Military Appreciation Breakfast — The Southeast and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fingerprinting Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military hours at the Fort Carson Police station, building wishing to donate annual leave must complete appreciation breakfast the fourth Friday of every 2700, have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm. month from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Open to all people The Fort Carson Police complete fingerprints for gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf affiliated with the Department of Defense. on-post employment. For any other fingerprint and return it to John Pylypiw in the Fort Carson Email Drew Aquino at [email protected] for needs, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. Fax to more information. Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — Pylypiw at 526-6128 or call 526-9341 for Breakfast at VFW — Breakfast at VFW Post The program provides short-term assistance to information. Anyone experiencing a medical 6461 is held the first Sunday of each month from Depart ment of the Army civilian employees, emergency and about to exhaust leave can 9-10:30 a.m. at 753 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, active-duty spouses and Family members, and contact the CPAC Management Employee and is open to the public. Suggested donation retired military personnel and eligible family Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. of $3. Call 382-7957 for more information. members with adult living problems, substance Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge Support group — The Pikes Peak Share use concerns and issues affecting workplace community members to contact emergency Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds productivity and well-being. Worksite personnel by calling 911 instead of driving a monthly support group for those whose lives interventions are offered and consultation is personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the have been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth available to supervisors and managers regarding event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, or loss in the first few months of life. The workplace matters. EAP services are free to skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will group meets the second Tuesday of each eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Call be able to administer critical care and aid. month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more information, 1638 Elwell St. in building 6236, room 229. for more information. visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. 24 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Carson’s chapels calling Commentary by Troops Battalion, Prussman Chapel Chap. (Maj.) Steve Satterfi eld is where I was a co-pastor of the Evans Army Community Hospital Gospel service, and I enjoyed playing keys with their choir. We Fort Carson’s chapels are calling. had a lot of fun together. It is also Are we listening? where I attended the memorial for I have had the joy of being Chap. (Capt.) Dale Goetz. I also had stationed at Fort Carson several the honor of working with Chap. “ Come to me, all times. In 2001, I was in the Army (Maj.) Tim Vakoc, who was severely Reserve and I worked out of Veterans wounded in Iraq. May Jesus comfort who are weary Chapel. Chap. (Col.) John Powledge, their Families and friends. Chap. (Maj.) Bill Fox and I prayed Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel is and heavy-laden, there would be a contemporary where I regrettably have had to service at the chapel, so we were lead memorials. I also had the joy and I will give glad that Chapel Next began. I of preaching there during the hear there are a couple of hundred Protestant service. I attended you rest.” people attending it now. many unit ministry team meetings — Matthew 11:28 While I was in the 68th Corps there as well. Support Battalion I preached out After being the deputy/senior of Provider Chapel when it had a clinician of the Department of Protestant service. We also had it Ministry and Pastoral Care at Healer packed out for unit briefi ngs. I Chapel, I have preached and prayed Fort Carson’s chapels are calling. Take my yoke upon you and learn recently did a wedding there, so at promotions many times. It has How will you answer? from me, for I am gentle and humble it was nice to remember the good been a privilege to have worked In Matthew 11:28-30, Christ said in heart, and you will fi nd rest for times with our Soldiers. out of all of Fort Carson’s chapels “Come to me, all who are weary and your souls. For my yoke is easy and When I was with the 4th Special over 13 years. heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. my burden is light.”

Chapel briefs Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Catholic Religious Education — registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of confi r mation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to participate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information. Trunk-or-Treat — volunteers are needed to host decorated trunks, and donations are needed for the Oct. 26 event from 2-3:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information. Youth Ministries — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Fort Carson” on Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday Heartbeat — a support group for battle Facebook for details. at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an buddies, Family members and friends who Knights of Columbus — a Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider are suicide survivors, meets the second Catholic group for men 18 and Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue. Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at older, meets the second and Contact elder Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building fourth Tuesday of the month at [email protected] or Chap. (Capt.) 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or jacob.r.snell.mil@ Stites at 598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 526-5769 for more information. mail.mil for information or a ride. 304-9815 for information.

Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected]. Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25

‘Bust Your Backpack’

Photos by Crystal Ross Left: Joint Task Force Carson Family members Tniyah Thompson, 6, and her mother, Amanda Eady, search for the perfect ruler at Balfour Beatty Communities’ Bust Your Backpack event, Tuesday. Above: Family member Gretchen Cotto helps her children, Grechmariee and Christopher Burgos-Cotto, right, select school supplies at the Bust Your Backpack event, Tuesday. Each of the 253 children in attendance was allowed to choose 13 items that were provided by Balfour Beatty and Operation Homefront of the Rockies.

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CSMNGCOLORADO SPRINGS MILITARY NEWSPAPER GROUP 26 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Soldier enjoying early success Story and photo by Walt Johnson consider competing in bodybuilding events held He made his bodybuilding debut at the NPC’s Mountaineer staff throughout the state. Southern Colorado show designed to recognize the After working out at a Colorado Springs fi tness military. He fi nished second in that show, PUEBLO — Fort Carson’s Omar Jones has center and being encouraged by those he met, Jones followed it up with a fi rst-place showing at the been a fi xture at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness decided it was time to give bodybuilding a shot. NPC’s Max Muscle event and then got his national Center weight room, making sure he was fi t and “There were a number of people who told me qualifi cation at the Colorado State Championships ready to fi ght the nation’s battles by being in top if I wanted to compete in the (National Physique in Denver in late July. physical condition. Committee) shows that I would probably be Jones said he never considered competing in Jones was fulfi lling his duties for the Army competitive. After I started working out at the the physique events previously — the category has with his weight training, but it didn’t take long for Colorado Springs facility, I started to get serious only been in effect for the past four years, but he is people to notice that the results should make him about it,” Jones said. quickly making a name for himself in the sport’s Colorado community. He said the training fi ts perfectly in his daily workout program because it is a stress release for him and allows him to participate in his passion of weight and cardio training. A former basketball player, Jones is not doing too bad in his newly adopted sport. “This is my main release and I love it. I got to the point where I wanted to get on stage after the rigorous training and dieting I had done,” he said. “Being on the stage was like getting my diploma in the sport. It wasn’t something I thought I would ever do, but now that I am doing it, it feels like something I should have been doing a long time ago.” If his recent success is any indicator, big things are in store for a man who never thought his passion for being fi t to serve his country would take him to being one of the elite physique athletes in the nation.

Fort Carson’s Omar Jones, right, prepares to pose down against competitors during the Steel City competition in Pueblo, Aug. 2. Jones took fi rst place in his weight class during the event.

Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Tifani Scales Track and fi eld athlete What sports did you play me workout programs. growing up? Have you considered running I played basketball, which was the for the Army team? fi rst sport I loved, when I was younger. Yes, I am interested in the World Then I got introduced to track when Class Athlete Program track program. we moved to Charlotte, N.C. I have to run an outdoor event and When you began running meet other qualifi cations. track did you know you had a What is your personal best special talent? moment in track and fi eld? When I began running, I realized When I fi rst started running in that I was one of the fastest female high school I felt I was a bit over- runners in my school. Ever since then weight, so (it would have to be) losing I have run track and fi eld events. weight and getting to a 5-foot, 2-inch Did you recently have a break high jump in high school. That was in track for military reasons? the best jump for anyone from my Yes, I took a break from track high school since Shawn Marion (a when I was deployed to Kuwait. I have professional basketball player) did it. been training again since I have been What is the one thing you back, and I’ve only competed in one haven’t done in sports you would event in Boulder recently. still like to do? What type of training program I would like to travel with an are you on? elite team and be in position to I’ve recently begun training compete for a spot on the 2016 so I can get to the proper weight. Olympic team. When I was in Kuwait I would People who don’t know me workout three times a day and added would be surprised to know that … some muscle weight. I also did the I am very passionate … I live, proper dieting and resting while I breathe and dream about track was in Kuwait. My coaches also sent a n d fi e l d . Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014

Step Zumba

Anja Berry, Iron Horse Fort Carson will be the starting point for the Sports and first gathering point of the Navy Seabee Fitness Run Saturday. Center Zumba The motorcycle run is sponsored by the Navy instructor, Seabee Veterans of America-Island X-2 located center, leads a in Pueblo. The ride will begin at the Gate 1 class Monday parking lot off Highway 115. Registration for the at the facility. event begins at 8 a.m. and the last motorcycle is A new 45- scheduled to go out at 9:30 p.m. and head to minute express Cañon City to meet with other riders who will be Step Zumba registering there. All riders will then leave Cañon class will City at 10:45 a.m. for Cripple Creek, to participate be offered in the annual Salute to American Veterans rally. beginning Event organizers said there is no ride fee and Sept. 5. all riders are welcome. Email event organizers at [email protected] for more information. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the next Military Appreciation Night Thursday. Photo by Walt Johnson The Sky Sox play the Albuquerque Isotopes, the Los Angeles Dodgers triple-A affiliate, at 6:35 p.m. at Security Service Field in Colorado Stadium on the campus of Widefield High School. Mountain Post Sports Complex in September. Springs. Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per The rest of the Grizzlies’ home schedule is Sept. 12 The tournament will be held in two rounds. Family — are available at Information, Tickets vs. Cheyenne Mountain, Sept. 20 vs. Rampart, The preliminary round will be Sept. 3 and and Registration. The vouchers need to be Oct. 10 vs. Vista Ridge and Oct. 24 vs. Falcon. finals will be Sept. 11. The tournament is open to all exchanged at the Security Service Field box The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans Department of Defense identification card holders office, located near Powers Boulevard and Barnes football team opens the 2014 season on the 18 and older. Email Levi Hokkala at levi.hokkala@ Road. If the game is postponed, the tickets will road against the Columbine Rebels, Aug. 22. us.army.mil to reserve a spot in the tournament. be good for admission to another game this year. The Trojans’ first home game is Aug. 28 The post fall softball league and flag football The Mesa Ridge High School Grizzlies football against the Lakewood Tigers at 7 p.m. at the seasons are scheduled to begin Sept. 15. team opens the 2014 season on the road against football field on campus. The rest of the Trojans’ The softball league will feature men’s and the Lewis-Palmer Rangers, Aug. 22. home schedule is Sept. 18 vs. Palmer, Sept. 26 vs. coed divisions. The coed teams must have at The Grizzlies’ first home game will be Aug. 29 Douglas County and Oct. 17 vs. Castle View. against the Cañon City Tigers at 7 p.m. at District 3 There will be a softball home run derby at the See Bench on page 29 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 29

Bench From page 28 Beat the throw least fi ve female players, according to DFMWR offi cials. Games are scheduled Monday-Thursday Joseph Scott, 984th at 6:30, 7:35 and 8:40 p.m. There will be a Military Police Company, mandatory coaches meeting for the softball arrives safely at second league Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports during intramural softball and Fitness Center. The football league, which action Monday at the will play in battalion and company level action, Mountain Post Sports has its mandatory coaches meeting Sept. 3 at Iron Complex. The post Horse Sports and Fitness Center at 6:30 p.m. company level and The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare women’s championship and Recreation sponsors the individual and tournaments are team triathlon sprint competition, Sept. 6 at scheduled to be held the 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool. fi rst week of September, The “Tri It” event will be a 500-meter swim and the battalion level (individual) and 750-meter swim (team); 20- championship kilometer bicycle event (team and individual); and tournament is scheduled a 5-kilometer run (individual) and 10-kilometer to be held the second run (team). The registration fee for the event is week of September. $20 per person if competing individually or as a team. People can register for the event at any post Photo by Walt Johnson fi tness center or at http://mwrfortcarson.com/ physical-fi tness-centers.php. Call Sabine Clark at 526-2742 for more information. availability, limits may apply and all areas are as youth sports and fi tness coaches. The Colorado Rockies offer military members not available for each game. Anyone interested in being a coach must pass special ticket buys. The 2014 National Physique Committee a background check, attend a mandatory three- The next opportunity is when the Rockies Armbrust Pro Gym Warrior Classic will be hour preseason training session and be available take on the Cincinnati Reds, Friday at 6:40 p.m. held Aug. 22-23 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, two to three hours per week for practices and and Saturday at 6:10 p.m. Military personnel Spa and Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale games. CYSS offi cials said anyone interested in can purchase tickets in the outfi eld box, pavilion, Parkway, in Loveland. being a coach must have good communication right fi eld mezzanine and upper reserved infi eld/ Events Aug. 22, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 9 skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents of outfi eld area for their Family and friends for $14 p.m., include junior/teen fi tness; fi tness; fi gure the players. According to CYSS offi cials, youth each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a and men’s physique. Events Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies to 9 p.m., include bikini; women’s physique; for their children, promotion points for active- at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount women’s bodybuilding and men’s bodybuilding. duty Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume building and provide reference number 21230987 to take Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. and will make a defi nitive positive impact on the advantage of the offer. This offer is not available Child, Youth and School Services offi cials are community. Call 526-1101 for more information. on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to looking for people interested in volunteering — Compiled by Walt Johnson

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All-stars

Fort Carson’s Brent Nicholson, 52, talks defensive strategy with former Fountain- Fort Carson standout Donte Stewart, 1, during the Colorado Football Conference All-Star Game, Saturday. The CFC all- stars defeated the American Developmental Football Conference all-stars, 24- 16, at Harrison High School’s Memorial Field in Colorado Springs.

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identification and $4.50 for children ages 4-17. cones. The museum on Peterson Air Force Military rates are $5 for adults with identification Base is at the corner of Peterson Boulevard and and $4 for children. Ages 3 and younger are Ent Avenue. Call 598-9755 for information. admitted free; call 576-8000 for information. Colorado’s State Fair is Aug. 22-Sept. 1, on the A special traveling exhibit, “Rise Above,” will state fairgrounds in Pueblo. Held annually in be in the Wings Over the Rockies museum in Pueblo since 1876, it’s one of the oldest state fairs the Denver suburb of Aurora through Tuesday. in the nation. In addition to competitive events, “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the The traveling exhibit highlights the inspiring cookoffs, fine arts, 4-H, horse shows and live- Denver Museum of Nature and Science through story of the Tuskegee Airmen. The 30-minute film stock shows, there are PRCA rodeos with Clay Aug. 24. The museum is in City Park at 2001 highlights obstacles faced by America’s first black Walker and Chris Young, freestyle bullfights and Colorado Blvd. and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. military pilots and support personnel. Audiences appearances by Gabriel Iglesias, Brantley Gilbert Tickets are $22 for nonmember adults and $13 also experience a flight in a P-51 Mustang. and Tony Orlando. There is free entertainment, for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry There is no charge to see the exhibit other than including Olate Dogs, Strong Man John Beatty, at a certain time; call the museum or go online general admission to the museum. Wings Over Stirrup Some Fun, Strolling Magical Medicine at http://www.dmns.org for availability. the Rockies Air & Space Museum is in Hangar 1 Show, Colorado Raptors and Aussie Kingdom. “Chihuly Rediscovered” is in the Colorado at the former Lowry Air Force Base, at 7711 There’s a carnival midway. The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. E. Academy Blvd. Call 303-360-5360 for State Fair is at 1001 Beulah Ave. The website Renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly’s works information. Admission is $11 for ages 12-64, is http://www.coloradostatefair.com. are in the exhibit. Admission to the exhibit is $9 for active-duty military, seniors and veterans The Air Force Academy football team meets $10. The Denver Botanic Gardens also has a and $6 for ages 4-12. The museum is open Nicholls State Colonels at Falcon Stadium as Chihuly exhibit through Nov. 30. In partnership Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, the Air Force Academy Aug. 30 at noon. The with Denver Botanic Gardens,visitors can buy noon to 5 p.m. next home game is with the Boise State Broncos a ticket to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. 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A Taste of Colorado/The Festival of traffic light in the small town of Cascade. annual rally and festival include the Vietnam Mountain and Plain has bands, entertainment Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum currently Memorial Traveling Wall, guest speakers, a and more than 50 restaurants with food booths. has “Memories of a Massacre: Perspectives Veterans Remembrance ceremony, parade, street Admission is free and tickets may be purchased for on Ludlow” as a featured exhibit. The event dance, concerts, food vendors and Prisoner of food, beverages and carnival rides. Call 303-295- took place in 1914 during a union strike. War and Missing in Action Recognition Ride. 6330 or visit http://www.atasteofcolorado.com. “The Midas Touch: The Penrose-Tutt Take Highway 24 west to Woodland Park then Briarfest is Sept. 5-7 at St. Gabriel’s Church Partnership” is a special exhibit opened Highway 67 south to Cripple Creek. campus, 8755 Scarborough Drive, near recently. 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Photo courtesy National Park Service Area This aerial view shows the sand dunes piled up against the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. attractions Other sights to see near the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve include the historic Army post, Fort Garland, established in 1858 and once commanded by Brig. Gen. Kit Carson. The fort is in the town of Fort Garland, on Colorado Highway 160. It is a state museum with admission charged. By Nel Lampe bring kites, others have an impromptu game of dunes are at high altitude so water and Colorado Gators is an attraction Mountaineer staff sand volleyball, make sand castles or sunscreen are advised. The visitor center is about 25 miles west of the sand draw pictures in the sand. at 8,200 feet elevation. dunes in the small town of Mosca. It may seem unusual, but the tallest sand How did all that sand get there? It may be wise to bring food and water dunes in the U.S. are in Colorado. It’s an odd sight For many centuries the Rio Grande River along, as only snacks are sold at the sand dunes Call 719-378-2612 for information or — sand in front of snow-covered mountains. ran though the San Luis valley, carrying sand visitor center. There are few places to get gas visit http://www.coloradogators.com. There are sand deposits in 20 states, but only that was left along the shore and riverbed. or food between Walsenburg and the sand The town of Alamosa is about one sand collection in Colorado. The Great Some of the sand is believed to be eroded from dunes, a 75-mile drive. 35 miles from the Sand Dunes. It Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in ice-age glaciers. Scientists think the dunes The Oasis, a commercial entity near has a population of about 10,000 southwestern Colorado, west of Walsenburg began forming at least 12,000 years ago. the park has lodging, camping, gas pumps, people and has food and several and about 170 miles from Fort Carson. The river eventually changed its course and food, gifts and rents sand boards. It’s at 5400 chain motels. Photo courtesy National Park Service Two and a half hour’s drive one way is winds picked up the sand and blew it across the Colorado Highway 150, a few miles before the Sandboarding on the sand dunes, using boards specifi cally designed for sand, can be fun. quite far for a day trip, so a visit to the sand valley. When the sand met the 14,000-feet high entrance to the Great Sand Dunes National dunes might be better as an overnight trip. Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it was unable to Park. Call 719-378-2222 for reservations. The park does have campsites, some of which escape and fell at the foot of the mountains. The Great Sand Dunes Lodge is at have views of the sand dunes. Reservations are The sand piled up over the years and now 7900 Colorado 150, the phone number is recommended; call the National Recreation covers more than 40 square miles with dunes 719-378-2900. Reservation System at 877-444-6777 for Piñon as high as 750 feet. Visit http://www.nps.gov/grsa/planyourvisit/ Flats campsites that are $20 per night. A Upon arriving at the sand dunes, stop in lodging.htm for more lodging options. couple of lodges are near the park that are open the visitor center to pick up a map, ask Pay the $3 fee charged for everyone older through October. Other possibilities for lodging questions of a ranger, view the exhibits and than 16 at the entrance to the Great Sand Dunes exist at Alamosa, a town of about 10,000 people watch the 20-minute movie about the park. Park and Preserve, then go about 1.5 miles with several chain motels; it’s about 35 miles The bookstore has an inventory of books, farther to the visitor center. Entrance to the from the dunes. postcards, T-shirts, posters and souvenirs. Great Sand Dunes National Park is free Aug. When the sand dunes fi rst come into Some snacks are sold. 25, the birthday of the National Park Service, view, there’s just a strip of brown at the base The visitor center is open daily, 8:30 a.m. and again Sept. 27, National Public Lands Day. of the distant mountains. Up close it’s more to 6 p.m. in summer, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in fall Active-duty military members are eligible mind-boggling. The sand looks like a brown and winter, but is closed on federal holidays. for a free America the Beautiful-National Parks ocean with waves. The sand is constantly Rangers on duty can answer questions or and Federal Recreational Lands annual pass. moving, blown by the winds, breezes and give advice about where to start a visit to It can be obtained in person at the park. Call air currents; ever-changing. the dunes. The visitor center phone number 888-275-8747, option 3, for more information. Almost 300,000 people visit the Great is 719-378-6395. To reach the sand dunes from Fort Carson, Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve each The dunes inspire exploration, but go south on Interstate 25 to Walsenburg, then year, walking on the sand, plodding to the top it’s hard work walking in sand. Remember, take highway 160 west. Continue on highway of a dune for the view, riding down the dunes sand can be hot in summer, so walking in 160 past Fort Garland, turn north on Colorado on sand boards or sand sleds. Some people the sand in bare feet isn’t advisable. The sand Highway 150; it’s about 18 miles to the dunes.

Places to see in the Photo courtesy National Park Service Photo by Devin Fisher Hikers begin the trek to the dunes, leaving footprints in the sand. The highest sand dunes in North America are in front of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014 Aug. 15, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 15, 2014