Vol. 65, No. 24 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of Division West, First Army and Fort Carson community June 14, 2007 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Soldiers thanked for role in Henniger rescue

Story and photo by Spc. Rodney Foliente 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs

Two Soldiers from Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, visited the civilian whose life they helped save in May and were thanked during a press conference at the Denver Medical Health Center June 4. Sgt. Michael Cordosi, gunner, and Sgt. Christopher Smith, section chief, were the first responders and helped stabilize Rai Henniger, senior vice president of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team, after a pyrotechnic Heather Henniger,left, wife of Rai Henniger, who these Soldiers helped save in May, leads the applause for accident that occurred during Army Sgt. Christopher Smith, center, section chief, and Sgt. Michael Cordosi,center right, gunner, both from Appreciation Night at Colorado Spring’s Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Security Service Field May 12. during a press conference at Denver Medical Health Center June 4. The Soldiers later visited her husband, “Around (3 p.m.) we heard the explo- Rai Henniger, senior vice president of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball team, in his hospital room, sion,” began Cordosi. “We went around their first time meeting him since the accident. the scoreboard to investigate and found Rai lying on his back. We rushed past the onlookers, and continuously trains and retrains. Both Soldiers situation at the time the accident occurred and also evaluated the casualty and did everything we could to are combat lifesaver qualified. labeled the Soldiers and everyone else involved in stabilize him until the paramedics arrived.” “They were able to keep Rai alive, talking and the rescue as heroes. After reaching the wounded man, Cordosi and conscious until paramedics arrived,” said Heather But perhaps because they are Soldiers, Cardosi Smith said they cleared his airway and turned his Henniger, his wife, during a press conference where and Smith said they don’t consider themselves head to prevent him from choking. They then she met Cordesi and Smith for the first time, hugged heroes. They were just doing their job. They said they stabilized his head and used towels and whatever was and thanked the Soldiers as heroes. saw someone hurt and had to take care of him. at hand to stem the bleeding. They also treated him “It’s not just from me,” she added. “I have three “You see a guy on the ground, the first instinct is for shock and kept him conscious. children, and they consider you to be real heroes.” to help him and save him,” said Smith. “You can’t Even after the paramedics arrived, the Soldiers Henniger’s doctors explained that the patient’s explain it; you see it and you just react. That’s all you continued to assist until Henniger was placed inside injuries were life threatening and that he arrived at do. That’s what you’re trained to do. It’s part of our the ambulance. the hospital in critical condition. Henniger suffered duties to help people.” They attributed their actions to their sense of duty multiple fractures to his face and skull, burns and “We were just doing our job,” added Cordosi. and humanity and were grateful for their Army cuts to his face, and his nose was split open. He also They did their duty as American Soldiers and training. They explained that saving lives is a huge lost his left eye. part of soldiering. The Army teaches it to its Soldiers The doctors emphasized the severity of the See Rescue on Page 4

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Take care when on the water by Chief Warrant Officer are the keys to a safe day on the water. boat. An additional 200 to 250 people suffer David Muehleisen Coast Guard statistics reveal that a boat nonfatal injuries from mishaps. When operating Ground Task Force, U.S. Army Combat operator with a blood alcohol concentration a boat with a propeller, follow these simple steps: Readiness Center above .10 percent is estimated to be more than • Look before starting the engine 10 times more likely to die in an accident than • Never exit or enter from the rear while the Spending a day on the water is a great way to a sober operator. Most states and the federal engine is running relax and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, this government have a BAC limit of .08 percent, • Educate your passengers on propeller activity also has its share of danger. Knowing and it’s illegal to operate a motorboat, canoe, awareness some of the hazards involved will help ensure a rowboat, personal watercraft or any other vessel • Take extra care when towing passengers nice day in the sun doesn’t end in tragedy. under the influence of alcohol. Drinking alcohol • Never permit riders on the boat’s tail According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2005 and operating gasoline-fueled equipment proves Would you consider fishing a high-risk statistics, 491 Americans drowned while boating. the old saying “oil and water don’t mix” is true. activity? Would it even register as a possible risk Of those, 426 — a whopping 87 percent — Another threat we normally might not if someone told you they were going fishing failed to use a personal floatation device. From consider is operating a watercraft while using this weekend? Tragically, in December 2006, fiscal 2004 through Feb. 12, 2007, 30 Soldiers prescription or over-the-counter medications. Armywide two Soldiers lost their lives while died from drowning. Nine of those fatalities Common medications, such as those for blood fishing at a lake near their installation. Were they involved some type of watercraft, and in only pressure or allergies, might have side effects drinking? No, alcohol wasn’t a factor. Here’s what one instance was the Soldier wearing a PFD. that can be multiplied by environmental stressors. happened: One of the Soldiers was a nonswimmer Had they used PFDs, many of these Soldiers So, boating under their influence is a factor and neither wore a personal floatation device. might still be serving in our formations. even for those who don’t drink or use illegal When a storm blew in and the weather conditions Wearing a PFD can increase the survivability drugs. If you’re unsure or have questions about drastically changed the water’s surface conditions. rate of a nonswimmer or a swimmer who suddenly your medications, contact your physician. The Soldiers’ small vessel was no longer suitable finds himself in open water, but understanding According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s Boating for the conditions and capsized. Wearing heavy your physical limitations, the effects of Safety Web site, www.uscg.mil, about 25-35 winter clothing and no PFDs, these Soldiers never environmental stressors, drugs and alcohol and people die every year as a result of being struck stood a chance of surviving this tragic event. implementing proper controls to mitigate the risks by the propeller and/or propulsion unit of their Take care anytime you’re near the water.

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Chief Warrant Officer David Muehleisen while 94 percent of Soldiers who used their seat belts let a heat casualty happen in your formation. Ground Task Force, U.S. Army Combat survived a rollover incident. Just as Soldiers can suffer a heat injury by not Readiness Center Units that practice rollover drills reap the benefits of drinking enough fluids, they also can drink too much. that training in disciplined, skilled and competent Hyponatremia is a condition where the sodium concen- What training can a unit conduct at home station to vehicle crews that react instinctively during a rollover. tration in human blood is lower than normal. Causes help reduce accidents and injuries while deployed? While deployed, ensure your Soldiers participate in include overhydration, skipping meals or dieting, loss Honestly, there are just too many tasks to list, but Humvee egress-assistance training. HEAT can increase of body salt or misdiagnosis and treatment for dehy- help is available. The Coalition Forces Land a Soldier’s ability to understand the disorientation dration. Those suffering from hyponatremia can exhibit Component Command provides training priorities involved in a rollover and instill the fundamental skills symptoms such as confusion, weakness or nausea and to units preparing to deploy. Proper training and needed to react and survive if they’re ever involved in vomiting. If you believe a Soldier is suffering from information, along with identifying and preventing one. Soldiers surveyed after using HEAT devices in hyponatremia, help replace salt loss and follow the complacency and indiscipline, equips your Soldiers Kuwait said the training is as realistic as possible. measures for heat exhaustion. If symptoms persist or with the tools they need to stay in the fight. Another area that continues to be a major concern become more severe, evacuate the Soldier to a medical A driver training program that reinforces good, for leaders and Soldiers is heat-related injury. Heat facility. To prevent hyponatremia: fundamental driving skills while training in garrison injuries and illnesses pose a significant threat to Army • Follow fluid replacement guidelines greatly enhances a unit’s ability to successfully personnel both deployed and at home. Complacency • Replace lost salt by consuming meals and sports complete its missions in combat. Driving a standard can be deadly when Soldiers don’t hydrate before, drinks as directed Humvee at the Joint Readiness Training Center or during and after operations in the extreme heat of the • Provide snacks or carbohydrate electrolyte National Training Center and then transitioning to summer months. Those most at risk for heat injury are beverages during long training events an up-armored Humvee in combat requires drivers the youngest and most inexperienced Soldiers. • Don’t take dietary supplements to modify their driving habits. The handling charac- According to the U.S. Army Center for Health The Combined Arms Center-Training recently teristics are vastly different. Understanding the Promotion and Preventive Medicine, there were 204 developed “The Road to Deployment” Web site for impact of this vehicle’s increased weight on its cases of heat stroke and 958 cases of heat exhaustion commanders as a “one-stop shopping” spot containing braking and steering and adjusting accordingly can reported in the Army in 2005. Prepare your team now requirements for deploying units. The Web site reduce accidents and rollovers when deployed for the extreme heat they’ll encounter in Iraq and provides U.S. Forces Command and CFLCC training Enforcing the use of seat belts and gunners’ Afghanistan. requirements, as well as a number of links to restraints also will reduce your unit’s risk for fatalities. USACHPPM and the U.S. Army Research Institute information and capabilities that will help com- The risk of dying in a rollover is six times greater for for Environmental Medicine have several heat-injury manders meet those requirements. The Web site is Soldiers not wearing their seat belts in a Humvee, prevention products available on their Web sites. Don’t http://rtd.leavenworth.army.smil.mil.

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It and subscriptions should be directed to Colorado Springs Please credit accordingly. MOUNTAINEER June 14, 2007 3 NEWS Helping to shape IPs 1-9th Infantry Regiment training IPs in Ar Ramadi by Spc. Courtney Marulli eliminated some of that threat.” members of the Iraqi army. on the Iraqis because it provides easier 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Enos said several of his Soldiers Camp Ramadi, on the west side of access to those on this side of town. Infantry Division Public Affairs had worked on a military transition town, has a training center where Enos “We hope to integrate IP liaison team during their previous deploy- sent some of the Iraqi police for training. officers to accomplish some of that AR RAMADI, Iraq — Ar ments, and had seen the value of the But, by opening up another training training,” he said, of having former Ramadi has frequently been dubbed Iraqi police force and proceeded to center at Camp Corregidor and running the Wild West when comparing it to train the policemen along with it themselves, Enos said it will be easier See IPs on Page 4 other areas of Iraq, but recently the tide has changed and things are calming down. With fewer firefights breaking out, members of 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment have been concentrating on training the Iraqi police. Company D, which spent many months clearing areas of Ar Ramadi, is now the designated training company. They are in charge of training the local Iraqi police at Camp Corregidor, to ensure they know what to do and can eventually take over security responsi- bilities themselves. “When we first got here, if you walked downtown you were going to get in a firefight,” said Capt. James R. U.S. Army photo Enos, commanding officer of Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment conduct a physical training test for the Iraqi police. The PT Company D. “Through all the opera- test is one of the many training aspects Company D, 1-9th Infantry is concentrating on as the unit began tions we’ve done in Ramadi, we have focusing its mission on training Iraqis June 1 at Camp Corregidor in Ar Ramadi, Iraq.

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like uniforms and weapons.” IPs Enos said the Iraqi Police have proven Rescue From Page 3 From Page 1 they are effective because they are from the police officers who come to Iraq as contractors local area and know it well. members of the Colorado Springs community. to train the police force in police tactics. “I think some of it will be new to them,” The Soldiers said they had met Henniger about 30 minutes The Iraqi police are going to learn he said of the training. “You’re dealing with before the accident. Both Soldiers said they were sad to see basic marksmanship, close-quarters combat, people who have never undergone training such an accident happen to Henniger, who is an active sup- ethics, how to put together a detainee before and this is the first time they’re dealing porter of Fort Carson and the military. But, they added, they packet, investigation techniques and with a formalized training process.” were glad to be able to help and were relieved to see him on detainee operations, Enos said. This change is to help the Iraqi police, but his way to recovery. Basic training skills are already some- it’s also a huge change for Soldiers in Company “It’s a relief to know he’s a lot better,” added Smith. “I’m thing the Iraqis know, but Enos said the goal is D who were doing combat operations only a just glad to know he’s alive.” to have them build upon that so they can carry few months ago. As of late, the company has Cordosi and Smith said that they did what anyone else out squad-level live-fire exercises. been in a lull and primarily pulling guard. would have done. But there were others present. Perhaps “(Our goal is to) get them working together “They’re excited,” Enos said of his some of the onlookers couldn’t keep their cool in the heat of as squads to build an effective team,” he said. Soldiers. “It’s something new to do. It’s really the moment, or perhaps others didn’t know what to do. But as The company started training the Iraqis June 1. no different than being back in the States and Rai Henniger said, the Soldiers were there, they reacted and When 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry doing training. It’s the same type of training they knew what to do. Regiment first took over in Ar Ramadi, Enos we do for our Soldiers.” “Other people could’ve done what you did; they didn’t, you said there was one Iraqi police recruit on the Once the training gets going, Enos said the did,” said Henniger, when the Soldiers visited him in his hospital east side of the city. Now, they have five Iraqi goal is to eventually create a “train the trainer” room after the press conference. “I’m glad that you were there police stations with about 300-400 policemen course so they can teach a few select Iraqis, that day and I thank you.” He thanked them specifically for at each station. who in turn, can teach their peers. their actions that day, and for their service to our country. “They’ve actually been pretty good to “The best case scenario is all we’re doing Doctors are hope that Henniger will be released within work with,” he said. “They seem demanding is overwatch while Iraqis are training fellow two to three weeks, but he still faces more surgery and at times, but it’s all understandable requests Iraqis,” he said. extensive therapy.

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FORT IRWIN, Calif. — “I do not want any Americans to be hurt because they are here to help us. I like them here,” said Litfee Mamsur, “deputy mayor of Medina Wasl,” after an improvised explosive device ripped through the main street of his town. Medina Wasl is the fictitious Iraqi town at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., where medics from 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reacted to the IED and provided aid to the town’s people. The town’s residents are made up of actors who can speak Arabic and it is up to the medics not only to provide treatment, but decide who is friend or foe. “First thing is, you have to stop the bleeding and get the patient out of there ASAP,” said Pfc. Won Lee, health care specialist, Company C, 64th BSB, about the patients he saw after arriving on scene. Lee was one of the first medics to arrive and Pfc. Won Lee, from Torrance, Calif., health care specialist, Company C, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, was faced with an assortment of medical dummies 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, helps lift an actor playing an Iraqi patient onto a litter during a trauma exercise at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. See Trauma on Page 10

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Equipment — As of June 1, Soldiers currently retirement 526-4233/4234/8470; travel 526- Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. assigned to a modified table of organization and 9930/0507/0475; accessions 526-8479/8236/4558; (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 equipment unit with permanent change of station and chief of in- and out-processing 526-6230. p.m. (dinner). Weekend hours are 7:30-9 a.m. orders within the continental United States are DPW services — The Directorate of Public (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 4:30-6 required to retain certain OCIE and will be allowed to Works is responsible for a wide variety of services on p.m. (dinner). ship one duffel bag containing OCIE to their new Fort Carson. Services range from repair and mainte- 10th SFG — Monday-Friday 7-9 a.m. (break- station. For a list of items or if you have questions, call nance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch). Closed for dinner Directorate of Logistics supply contacts Dale Caddick and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone and on weekends. at 526-6140 or Frank Howard at 526-6477. numbers and points of contact for services: Education Center hours of operation — The $500 Reward — The U.S. Army Criminal • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service Mountain Post Training and Education Center’s hours Investigation Detachment is offering a $500 reward order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this are as follows: for information leading to the apprehension and number for emergencies or routine tasks. • Counselor Support Center — Monday through conviction of the person(s) responsible for the • Refuse/trash — Call Larry Haack at 526-9237 Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m.-4:30 damage to U.S. Government property and fires in when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing p.m. motor pool building 1882 on May 2. If you have or emergency service is required. • Learning Resource Center/Military information about this or any crime, contact CID at • Facility custodial services — Call Larry Haack Occupational Specialty Library — Monday through 526-3991 or the Military Police desk at 526-2333. at 526-9237 for service needs or to report complaints. Thursday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday The $500 reward offer expires May 11, 2008. • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; and training holidays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The 232nd Army Birthday Ball — will be held 526-1695. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education June 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel on Circle • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Support and Advanced Personnel Testing — Monday- Drive. Tickets are $35 for on-post personnel and $45 Don Phillips at 526-9271. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.; closed for off-post personnel. The guest speaker is Gen. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant training holidays. Kevin P. Chilton, commander, Air Force Space at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help • Basic Skills Education Program/Functional Command, and 2,400 sponsorship opportunities are tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper Academic Skills Training — Monday-Thursday available. For more information or to purchase tickets, • Base operations contract Contracting Officer 1-4 p.m.; closed training holidays. contact your unit point-of-contact or call Information, Representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for • eArmyU Testing — Monday-Friday, 12:15-4:15 Tickets and Registration at 526-5366. reporting wind damage, snow removal concerns, p.m.; closed training holidays. Harmony in Motion — is holding auditions for damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Legal Assistance hours — Operating hours for the basses, tenors and sopranos. Any Soldiers interested • Portable latrines — Call Woody at 526-1854 to Legal Assistance Office are Monday-Thursday from 9 can contact Sgt. Scott Dickson at 524-3618, request latrines, for service or to report damaged or a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. 338-2340 or [email protected]. overturned latrines. The Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline — accepts calls from 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at Hours of Operation (800) 984-8523. The call center offers wounded and Central Issue Facility regular business Commanding injured Soldiers and family members a way to seek hours — are listed below. Call 526-3321to make help to resolve medical issues and provides an appointments. General’s Hotline information channel to senior Army leadership to In-processing by Maj. Gen. improve the way the Army serves the medical needs Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Robert W. Mixon Jr. of Soldiers and their families. Initial issues Commanding General, McNair Kaserne Reunion — The first annual Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Division West, First Army Partial issues reunion for veterans, family and friends of the 32nd and Fort Carson Signal Battalion that served at McNair Kaserne, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Hoechst, Germany, will be held June 15-17 at the Cash sales/report of survey The Commanding Holiday Inn at the Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. For more Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. General’s Hotline exists to Mixon information contact Rhonda Gunn at Direct exchange provide Mountain Post [email protected] or (847) 458-8346 or Doug Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. Team members a channel to express their Otoupal at [email protected] or (432) 426-2644. Partial turn-ins concerns and good ideas directly to me. Food Service special events — Family Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m. It is in everyone’s interest to share Readiness Groups and units that conduct fundraisers Full turn-ins information and solve problems efficiently and by selling limited food items are required to fill out Monday-Thursday 7:30-10:30 a.m. quickly. The Commanding General’s Hotline is an application and checklist for their event. Contact Unit issues and turn-ins one way to successfully resolve difficulties. Capt. Teal Reeves at 526-7922, or Sgt. Misty Gordon Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. Communication is a two-way street, and at 526-7375 for details and a copy of the paperwork this is one way I use to communicate with needed. The application and checklist are also Trial defense service hours — TDS hours of Soldiers, family members, civilian employees available through unit Family Readiness Groups. operation are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 and contractors of the Mountain Post team. Self-Help Weed Control Program — Units p.m. TDS is closed on Fridays except for There are two avenues to communicate that wish to participate in the Self-Help Weed appointments and emergencies. Administrative concerns, complaints, suggestions or praise: Control Program must have Soldiers trained in chapters and Article 15 briefings are held Tuesdays call the hotline, 526-2677, or go online to the proper handling, transport and application of and Thursdays at 1 p.m., and walk-ins are taken www.carson.army.mil, click on “contact us” herbicides. Training sessions are held every until 12:50 p.m. and complete the form. Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. through the end of Claims Division hours — The Claims Division Your issue will be worked by me and October in building 3711. Each unit may send up to office hours are Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 my staff, but please try to resolve conflicts five people for training unless preapproved for more p.m, Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed federal and through traditional means first, including your through the unit commander and DECAM. Call the training holidays. To make a claim, Soldiers must chain of command. Pest Control Facility at 526-5141for information. attend a mandatory briefing. At the briefing, Soldiers So that we may process your concern, Warrant Officer Program — is available for must submit a Department of Defense Form suggestion, complaint, problem or praise, please all Reserve component Soldiers who meet the 1840/1840R (pink form). give us your name, rank, unit and as much qualifications. The Army Reserve Warrant Officer DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities information about the situation as possible. Accessions team is located in building 8932, 4000 operate under the following hours: MOUNTAINEER Military June 14, 2007 7 Hunters start building trust for a secure Iraq Story and photo by Spc. Paul J. Harris forces,” Willoughby said, but was quick to retort that both the Iraqi Army and Police. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry it will not be a one-sided job. Saadon suggested to Willoughby that funding Division Public Affairs Office “Coalition Forces cannot do it alone,” he said. “I be provided to institute a better screening process think we proved today the partnership we will establish for new applicants to help weed out possible FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Kedar Kamal Latif between Iraqi army and leadership from both towns insurgent double agents. al-Dulaymi, the “mayor of Medina Wasl,” along with will provide (stability). Having them here today just to “Before we can provide good security we’ve got key town leaders met with Lt. Col. Monty Willoughby, meet them and understand who we are is paramount.” to make sure the people that (provide the security) are ‘Hunter’ commander, 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 3rd Willoughby also met with Lt. Col. Sajad Saadon, trustworthy,” Willoughby said. “(Saadon) and I Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and his commander of the Iraqi Army 3rd Battalion, 11th specifically talked about that this morning. It will be staff June 1 to discuss his ideas for improving the Brigade, to discuss rooting out potential insurgents of a long road, but it had to get started somewhere.” security of the town. The role Willoughby and his “More guns, cars and command staff will play in training,” said Rafaz Arfan, dealing with the local populous chief of police for Medina Wasl. is important. After the meeting, “We need to do more patrols the Hunter commander suggested inside the village and outside that it might be the junior enlisted the village with the U.S. forces Soldiers who could play the most and the Iraqi army.” pivotal role in the fight against Medina Wasl is the fictitious terrorism in this region. Iraqi town located at the National It is imperative at the lowest Training Center at Fort Irwin, level that Soldiers understand Calif. The town’s people might the culture of the Iraqis since be Arabic-speaking actors, but they, out of any of us, will come the ideas discussed during the in contact with them the most, meeting had real world themes. Willoughby said. “Job growth will lead to “Treat them like human security,” said Arfan knowing beings, how you would like to be that a lot of his fellow Iraqis turn treated, with dignity and respect,” to the insurgents based on he said. “What we do not want to economic reasons. do is turn people who are maybe “I agree economic develop- on the fence into coalition non- ment will help assist the people Lt. Col. Monty Willoughby, commander, 2nd Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 3rd Brigade supporters; we want them to be and help them believe in the Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, listens to the issues of the town’s people from coalition supporters and Iraqi government and help coalition Medina Wasl at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. Army supporters.”

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Trauma From Page 5 with various critical injuries. What Lee did not expect was the dummies were designed to bleed profusely to replicate severe arterial bleeding. “I put my knee (on the artery); whatever it takes to stop that bleeding to save a life,” Lee said. Lee already used a tourniquet on another patient and was forced to make do with the equipment he had at the time to get the bleeding under control. “I had to use the old-fashioned way with a cravat,” Lee said, “as soon as I put it on, the spurting of the blood stopped and started oozing slowly.” Time was critical during this exercise because if medics did not evacuate the casualties quickly enough, the threat level on the town increased. After 10 minutes, simulated mortars began to fall. After that, a “sniper” appeared from one of the buildings, shooting at the American forces and the medics were forced to decide which casualties, based on severity of their injuries, to treat first. Soldiers from 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, “They got after it, no matter how bad it got help lift a patient into an ambulance during a trauma exercise at the National Training Center at they just kept coming at them,” said Lt. Col. Fort Irwin, Calif. Robert L. Hatcher Jr., commander, 64th BSB, who was on hand to view the event and also to see Dailey was standing next to Hatcher at the event and and medics because the elder infantryman knew if he had given his Soldiers enough support in the was happy with how his younger Soldiers preformed. security might be the most important element in a planning stages. “They got out and they assessed the situation first trauma incident. “We were stretched for resources so I only sent instead of rolling right in there, identifying for “Security is paramount in any situation,” Dailey two gun trucks out for this organization,” Hatcher Jr. themselves whether they were in harm,” Dailey said. said. “As soon as you lose the security factor the said. “I met the minimum standards, but I won’t do “Then they established forward security prior to entire element becomes vulnerable. As long as the that again. It will always be four gun trucks.” doing anything else.” Soldier is out here improving everyday, that is the key Lessons were learned up and down the rank It was the cognizant thought of security that to our success. If we get better at one task today, then structure. Striker Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey was most happy to see from his Soldiers we are better Soldiers tomorrow.” MOUNTAINEER June 14, 2007 11 COMMUNITY SWAT team trains downrange

Story and photos by Michael J. Pach “It gives us the opportunity to really train,” Mountaineer staff said Sloan. “We’re very restricted on ranges in Boulder County. Residents have gotten control If you ate breakfast at the Wolf dining facility over range hours. But, we come down here May 29 through June 1, you probably saw a herd (Fort Carson) and can shoot anytime. Everybody of law enforcement vehicles parked nearby and here has been so accommodating to us and a bunch of people in tigerstripe camouflage uni- friendly. We’ve been really pleased and have forms inside and wondered what was going on. been trying to be good stewards ourselves. Fear not, because nobody was in trouble, We’ve been trying to be high-disciplined, which nor was there a hostage situation on post. is not hard, and consider Soldiers first. If there The vehicles belonged to the Boulder County are Soldiers in line at chow, we let them go first Boulder County Sheriff's bomb squad sets off a Sheriff’s Office and its Special Weapons because we know they have to go to work.” shaped charge on a Tuff Shed at Range 141A. and Tactics team. The team was here to The SWAT team took advantage of their conduct a week’s worth of annually required time here by spending more than 18 hours training exercises downrange. downrange on some days. SWAT Commander Tommy Sloan Before the SWAT team could train explained that for the 31 members of his team, downrange, members of the Boulder County SWAT duty is secondary to their jobs as Sheriff’s Office had to complete an installation patrol officers, detectives or dispatchers. They checklist. The checklist documents that the participate in SWAT training once a month. team has met all the requirements such as Fort Carson put out the welcome mat for attending a safety briefing given by the Sloan and his team by providing housing in Installation Safety Office, completing a range building 811 and allowing access to the Wolf walk and submitting a memo to Evans Army Boulder County Sheriff's Office SWAT team DFAC and several training areas downrange. Community Hospital detailing how they members take cover as they shoot at targets The 21 officers that make up the SWAT will provide medical support for their team. during a live-fire exercise. tactical team practiced open-field movements Training Specialist Siose “Mo” Molia with military formations on their first day coordinates all training requests with outside downrange and followed the next day with urban agencies that want to use the Fort Carson ranges. maneuvers in one of the mock villages using “We can train and work closely with all simulated ammunition (paint ball rounds). outside agencies as long as the facilities The rest of the team, which includes the are available and they meet all of the bomb squad, the K-9 unit, dispatchers and requirements,” said Molia. training videographers, joined the tactical Sloan had good things to say about the team for the remainder of the week for support he received from Molia and the live-fire training in a village on range 141A range control officers and also had a and a hostage-negotiation exercise in which message for the Soldiers. every member played a role. “Keep those guys (the terrorists) busy over Patrol Deputy Kelly Pohl holds back Boomer, a Sloan was grateful for the opportunity to there and we’ll take care of everybody here,” Belgium Malinois, during a training exercise. train on Fort Carson because of the support he said Sloan. received, the accommodations, the quality of Sloan felt that training here will make the the ranges and a restriction level lower than what SWAT team’s job of keeping things safe he’s used to dealing with in Boulder County. on the home front easier.

SWAT team rushes through a doorway just after the door is blown away from the frame by a flexible linear shaped charge. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, Eric Robinson, left, Jim O'Brien, center, and Jim Chamberlain prepare a flexible linear shaped charge to be placed on a door for a door breach exercise. Sgt. Nick Goldberger, right, Boulder County Sheriff's Office SWAT trainer, holds a battering ram as his team gets ready to breach a door during a training run. Boulder County Sheriff's SWAT team officers bust through the door of a shoot house on Range 141A. MOUNTAINEER 12 June 14, 2007 Community Colorado Military Survivors Group offers strength, solace by Rebecca E. Tonn McElroy explained CMS’ mission: “We attend and happy to find a group of women who knew Mountaineer staff all the memorial services at Fort Carson. We give what she was going through. the family a condolence card with our contact Rather than formally introducing herself, the Colorado Military Survivors sponsors a information. We let them know we understand what newcomer hugged each widow. When first timers support group for widows, which meets every they are going through, and that we are available to attend a group, CMS’ custom is for each woman to other Wednesday in the choir room at Soldiers’ talk at 2 a.m., if they need to. We offer bereavement share her story of the “last moments of normalcy” in Memorial Chapel, with Chap. (Col.) James Ellison groups for all survivors: spouses, parents, siblings, her life, before the shattering news was delivered by and Chap. (Lt. Col.) David Pollok. parents-in-law and children.” servicemembers in dress or Class A uniforms. CMS is a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Bereavement groups are also organized according Eyes around the room glistened with tears as the Development Center and received its 501(c)(3) status, to timeline — less than six months, six months tender words of what turned out to be their last for charitable deductions, in April, said Aymber to a year, one year to 18 months, two to three years, conversations with their husbands were shared — McElroy, CMS program director, whose husband, a three years and beyond — so that survivors are followed by details of casualty notification and staff sergeant in the Air Force, died in Iraq in 2006. meeting with others who are walking similar paths learning how their husbands had died. CMS meetings are neither somber nor overly of grief. And Colorado Military Survivors has a The newcomer kept saying how grateful she serious. Sometimes the widows have personal licensed child bereavement counselor who provides was to have discovered the group. As each woman questions regarding faith for the chaplains. Other counseling for the children’s group, McElroy said. shared her own story, the newcomer was relieved to times, they have questions about grief, coping and “We want to get the word out to survivors that know what she had been thinking and feeling for six moving forward. Experiences are shared and we are here,” she said. months was normal. All the disbelief, followed by conversation flows around the room. Laughter, Memorial Day is not a “long holiday weekend” shock, then several months of feeling dazed and smiles and hugs are frequent. for military survivors. Survivors see it as an unfocused — it all was a normal reaction to death. During a May 16 meeting, the group discussed opportunity for the civilian community to remember Lines of support and lifelong friendships are milestones — birthdays, recitals, competitions and and honor the brave men and women who gave formed in these bereavement groups. graduations — with the chaplains, and how they their lives in service to our country. “We have turned our tragedies into an are bittersweet for survivors. “We appreciate the public displays of organization that can provide support to other “It’s tough enough when they (spouses) go off to patriotism and solidarity. However, for the family families of Colorado’s fallen Soldiers,” Morris said. war and miss (a child’s) first steps. There’s always of a fallen hero — every single day is Memorial For more information about CMS or attending going to be something you wish they were here for,” Day,” McElroy said. a bereavement group, contact McElroy at Ellison said. Lori Morris, CMS social activities The widows attended the Global War on [email protected] or visit co-coordinator, agreed: “You want them to be there Terrorism memorial ceremony at Fort Carson May 24; the Web site at www.coloradomilitarysurvivors.org. for each new thing that comes along.” Her husband, the Veterans Memorial an Army staff sergeant, died in a rollover accident Day Tribute and wreath- near Tal Afar, Iraq, in 2005. laying ceremony at the Conversation turned toward moving forward, Colorado Capitol May and Christina Reyes, CMS bereavement coordinator, 26; a ceremony at Fort shared some good news: “I just applied at Pikes Logan National Cemetery Peak Community College to start on a nursing on Memorial Day; and degree in the fall.” Everyone smiled and offered 15 CMS participants congratulations. Reyes was living in Denver when returned the next day to her husband, an Army sergeant, was killed en route help remove thousands of from Kuwait to Iraq in 2005. She moved to flags from the cemetery. Colorado Springs to be near Fort Carson and is a Survivors tend to founding member of CMS. form close connections Ellison played peekaboo with Reyes’ son, rather quickly, since they Nikko, age 23 months. “Nikko’s much more verbal have undergone similar this time,” Ellison said to Reyes, while covering his tragedies, several women face with a napkin, then pulling it away. Nikko said. During a recent smiled widely, his chubby cheeks bouncing. Then CMS meeting, a Ellison and Nikko wore napkins on their heads newcomer came to the like hats, prompting laughter around the room. group. She was relieved

Photo by Michael J. Pach Top: Christina Reyes, right, and her daughter, Sienna, age 5, lay flowers beneath Sgt. Luis Reyes’ name, which is inscribed on the Global War on Terrorism memorial, after the ceremony honoring fallen Soldiers May 24 at Fort Carson. Reyes is the bereavement coordi- nator and a founding member of Colorado Military Survivors. Left: Widows meet every other Wednesday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. “This allows individuals a chance to examine how a group can help survivors through their journey of grief in a safe and neutral environment,” said Aymber McElroy, program director and a founding member of Colorado Military Survivors. Photo by Rebecca E. Tonn MOUNTAINEER June 14, 2007 13

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Courtesy photo environmental science, personal Eric was pleased with the success Boy Scout Eric Anderson, age 16, from Troop 469, stands next to the 102 management and three citizenship of his project and has a message for backpacks that he delivered to Evans Army Community Hospital for badges, has sharpened Eric’s leadership, all servicemembers: “Thank you for wounded Soldiers as part of his Eagle Scout service project. organization, survival and people skills. serving our country.” TRAILBLAZER TRUCKLOAD SALE! This Friday and Saturday Only! June 15TH-16TH All ‘07 Chevy Trailblazer •Loaded! •5yr/100k Mile Powertrain Warranty! LS 4x4’s Just •Low Miles! •All Priced Below NADA Wholesale Book! $19,650 Come early for best selection! ‘01 CHEVY K-1500 EXT 4X4 LT ‘98 PONTIAC GRAND AM #1871 ...... $16,995 #1835A ...... $2,995 ‘03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ ‘96 BUICK CENTURY MORE GREAT #1863 ...... $16,995 #11865A ...... $2,995 ‘00 GMC SIERRA ‘97 CHEVY BLAZER PRE-OWNED BARGAINS #H1405A...... $16,995 #H1098A...... $2,995 ‘03 DODGE DURANGO SLT ‘99 ISUZU RODEO 4X4 #1880A ...... $16,995 #1601B ...... $3,995 ‘03 PONTIAC VIBE GT ‘01 BUICK PARK AVE ‘02 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z-71 ‘99 CHRYSLER 300 #1861 ...... $12,995 #1808A ...... $7,995 #H1274A...... $17,995 #1830A ...... $5,995 ‘06 CHEVY COBALT LT ‘04 KIA SPECTRA ‘01 CHEVY K-1500 EXT CAB LT 4X4 ‘99 BUICK REGAL #1910 ...... $12,995 #H2014A...... $8,995 #1871 ...... $17,995 #1904B ...... $5,995 ‘03 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT ‘03 FORD TAURUS SES ‘02 GMC YUKON SLT 4X4 ‘95 GMC K-1500 EXT CAB #1846 ...... $13,495 #1943 ...... $8,995 #1944 ...... $17,995 #H1175A...... $6,995 ‘06 CHEVY COBALT LTZ ‘02 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 ‘03 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LTZ ‘93 FORD F-150 4X4 #1902 ...... $13,995 #H1124B...... $9,995 #1932 ...... $17,995 #H1180B...... $6,995 ‘06 CHEVY COBALT LTZ ’97 JEEP WRANGLER 4X4 ‘07 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GT #1926 ...... $13,995 #H2088B...... $9,995 #1940 ...... $18,995 ‘06 CHEVY IMPALA LT ‘01 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4 ‘05 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 #1936 ...... $14,995 #1747A ...... $9,995 #1860 ...... $18,995 ‘06 PONTIAC G6 V-6 ‘01 CHEVY IMPALA LS ‘03 CHEVY SUBURBAN LT #1939 ...... $14,995 #1866 ...... $9,995 #1912 ...... $20,995 ‘06 BUICK RENDEZVOUS ‘05 SATURN ION 2 ’03 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER ‘02 FORD FOCUS SE #1720 ...... $18,172 #1911 ...... $11,995 #1891 ...... $21,995 #H1180A...... $6,995 ’06 CHEVY EQUINOX AWD LT ’01 FORD F-150 4X4 CREW CAB ‘04 CHEVY K-1500 CREW CAB ’98 INFINITI Q45 #1884 ...... $19,995 #1852A ...... $12,995 #1914 ...... $23,995 #TP393 ...... $8,995 ’04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LT ’02 SATURN VUE AWD ‘99 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE ’00 DODGE RAM #1883 ...... $19,995 #1868A ...... $12,995 #1833 ...... $26,995 #TP385 ...... $11,995 ‘03 CHEVY TAHOE LS 4X4 ‘04 VW GOLF GL ‘01 CHEVY CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE ’06 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER #1836 ...... $21,995 #1838B ...... $12,995 #1756 ...... $28,888 #TP391 ...... $11,995 ‘04 PONTIAC GTO ‘06 SATURN ION 3 ‘04 CHEVY CORVETTE Z06 ’03 JEEP LIBERTY #H1481A...... $21,995 #1915 ...... $12,995 #1895 ...... $37,995 #TP297A ...... $12,995 ‘07 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4WD ‘03 CHEVY BLAZER LS ‘04 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER #1779 ...... $22,495 #1724 ...... $13,681 #TP297 ...... $13,995 ’03 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z-71 ‘01 CHEVY K-2500 CREW CAB ’04 HONDA CIVIC #1889 ...... $23,995 #1827A ...... $14,995 #TP389 ...... $14,995 ‘05 CHEVY K-1500 4X4 LT ‘04 CHEVY S-10 CREW CAB 4X4 ’05 VW BEETLE CONVERTIBLE #1840 ...... $24,995 #H1477A ...... $14,995 #TP382 ...... $18,995 ‘04 CHEVY AVALANCHE Z-71 ’00 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR ‘98 CHEVY CORVETTE COUPE #1879A ...... $24,995 #H2081A...... $15,995 #TP347 ...... $22,495 ‘05 CHEVY K-1500 CREW CAB 4X4 ’03 GMC ENVOY ’99 CHEVY CORVETTE #1845 ...... $25,995 #1941 ...... $15,995 #TP374 ...... $22,995 ‘06 CHEVY K-1500 EXT CAB 4X4 ’04 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS 4X4 ‘92 CHEVY SUBURBAN ‘06 PONTIAC SOLTICE #1873A ...... $15,995 #H2019A...... $2,995 #TP354 ...... $24,995 #H1172A...... $26,995 ’99 CHEVY K-1500 4X4 ‘94 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4X4 #1930 ...... $15,995 #F7166B ...... $2,995

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Miscellaneous the vendors to attend include: Colorado Springs/Pueblo/Fountain Fort Carson’s Neighborhood Watch Program city services and activities; Better needs you — Establishment of a Neighborhood Opportunities for Single Soldiers; Watch Program is a crime prevention tool that Child and Youth Services; outdoor benefits everyone in the community by reducing or recreation; Turkey Creek recreation; preventing crime, through information dissemination Army Community Service; employ- and awareness. ment opportunities; medical/dental This is not an enforcement program. If you are services; veterinarian services; interested in becoming a Neighborhood Watch block vehicle registration, GMH Military captain or participant, contact Fort Carson’s Housing; Boy Scouts and Girl Community Oriented Policing Section office at 886- Scouts and other clubs on-post; 3307 or the Fort Carson police station at 526-2333. YMCA; park and recreation ser- Donated annual leave needed for Fort Carson vices; and school civilian employees — May Harris, Army Community liaison for school registration. Service, and Barbara Dowling, Directorate of Military Spouses Support Information Management, had medical emergencies Group — meets Tuesdays from and have exhausted all available leave. 2:30-4 p.m. at Evans Army Harris and Dowling have been accepted in the Community Hospital, fourth Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. To donate annual floor, room 4846. leave, call or e-mail Connie Griffin, Garrison Learn more about: communica- Resource Management, at 526-1839 or tion difficulties, coping with a [email protected] to obtain form spouse’s mental health issues, coping OF-630A: “Request to Donate Annual Leave.” with loneliness, combat stress and Griffin’s fax number is 526-1838. post-traumatic stress disorder, Neuro Support Group — Head-Way is a support readjustment issues, single parenting, group of independent adults who have experienced a depression, stress, anxiety and other neurological event (traumatic brain injury, cerebral hardships. vascular accident, tumors, etc.) and meet to socialize. For more information call Dr. Head-Way meets Wednesdays, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jacqueline Delano at 526-7013. at Fargo’s Pizza Co., 2910 E. Platte Ave. For more Annual Fort Carson mayors’ yard sale — children. The support group meets Tuesdays from information call Valerie Gardner with Memorial will be the first and third Saturday of each month 1-2:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at the Hospital Adult Rehabilitation at 365-1264. from May-December, between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. On- Family University, building 1161. Scholarships for children/spouse of local post residents may set up in front of their homes. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings — are held Soldiers who were fallen/wounded in action in a Single Soldiers and off-post active or retired each Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. at the Colorado combat zone — As part of the Annual Pikes Peak or Soldiers and their families may set up in the Inn, corner of Sheridan Avenue and Woodfill Road, Bust Rodeo Parade, scholarships will be awarded to Beacon School parking lot. For information on building 7301, room 203. Call 322-9766 or some family members of servicemembers killed or yard sale guidelines, contact your mayor or deputy 471-1625 for more information. wounded in action while in a designated combat zone. mayor or Mayoral Program Coordinator Joey Ongoing road closures — Questions about the Scholarships are awarded to family members Bautista at 526-4590/1049. closure or disruption of traffic along Butts Road who: have been accepted to an accredited college or Phase 4: Harr Avenue reconstruction project — can be addressed to Fort Carson’s Directorate of university, or who are current college students seeking Rocky Mountain Asphalt and Materials has begun Public Works Traffic Engineer, Rick Orphan, at support for either a traditional degree-seeking work on Phase 4 of the Harr Avenue reconstruction 526-9267 or Fort Carson’s Army Corps of Engineers program, up to and including master’s degrees, or project. Phase 4 extends from Coleman Street to Transformation Resident Office, Maj. John for vocational/career and technical education. Prussman Boulevard. This section of road will be Hudson, at 526-4974. Applicants must be committed to attend school shut down to all traffic until the end of June. Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility — during the 2007-2008 academic year. For application To avoid the construction area, use Martinez is open to all Department of Defense card holders, details, contact Brian Binn at 575-4325 or Street, Sheridan Avenue and Prussman Boulevard. active duty and retired. The vet clinic provides basic [email protected]. Send applications to: Military When completed, the “new” Harr Avenue, with right services, such as vaccines, de-worming and appoint- Affairs Council, Attention: Rodeo Parade and left turn lanes, will extend from Coleman Street ments with the veterinarian. Scholarship Committee, Colorado Springs Chamber to Titus Boulevard. The clinic is open Mondays-Fridays, from 7:30 of Commerce, 2 N. Cascade Ave., Suite 110, 4th Infantry Division headquarters — a.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 526-3803 for an appointment. It Colorado Springs, CO, 80903. Application deadline is under construction around building 1430. The is a post requirement to have your pet registered with is Friday. parking lot to the southeast of building 1430, the veterinary clinic within 10 days of moving onto Road closure — Prussman Boulevard, entrances to the east parking lots, and Weston Road post. It is also necessary to have your pets between Sheridan Avenue and Mekong Street, will between Specker and Wetzel avenues, and the microchipped and up-to-date with rabies and dis- be closed until further notice, due to construction parking lot behind the Grant Library are closed. temper vaccines. in the area. Deployment Support Group — Are you Claims against the estate — With deepest Community Fair at McKibben Physical feeling lonely, anxious or fearful about this regrets to the family of Pfc. Justin Abel Verdeja, Fitness Center — is June 29, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. deployment? Join this group of caring spouses. deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebt- This event will showcase what is available at Fort To register call Army Community Service at edness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Adam J. Carson and in the surrounding community. Some of 526-4590. Free child care is available for registered Jackman at 433-4695. For up-to-date information on the Mountain Post, visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. MOUNTAINEER 16 June 14, 2007 Community Be safe when handling ‘donkey-tails’ by Caron Rifici flowers. Part of the invasive nature Directorate of Environmental of this plant is its ability to disperse Compliance and Management thousands of seeds from each ripe capsule up to 30 feet. Seeds Myrtle spurge, also known as germinate rapidly and can remain donkey-tail spurge, has become a viable in the soil for up to eight common plant in xeriscape gardens years. Plants also spread through new comprised of native grasses, rock growth at the center of the plant. It and bark popular in the arid West. thrives in sunny locations and dry, Unfortunately, this addition to rocky or bare soil. Thick stands form gardens and landscapes can cause quickly and crowd out both garden severe contact-allergic reactions, variety and native plants. ranging from blisters to burns. Eradicating myrtle spurge is All parts of this plant are considered not terribly difficult but requires poisonous to livestock, pets persistence after the plants are and humans. pulled or dug from the ground. Because of its invasive, weedy If possible, dig or pull plants nature and poisonous properties, before seed capsules release seeds. myrtle spurge has made Colorado’s Root fragments left in the ground “most wanted” weed list. Colorado can resprout. state law mandates these plants must The Colorado Department of be eradicated from all properties in Agriculture suggests wearing Colorado. The law extends to private long-sleeved shirts, long pants, landowners, city or county managed disposable gloves and eye protection parks and roadsides, as well as all when digging or pulling this plant. of Fort Carson, where it has recently After pulling this weed, be careful to Photo by James Kulbeth been found. not touch your face or eyes. Do not Myrtle spurge, an invasive weed, must be handled with caution as Myrtle spurge is an early-spring- let children handle this plant. Contain contact with the plant can cause severe allergic reactions. blooming plant with tightly clustered, all plant pieces and immediately fleshy, blue-green leaves along dispose in the trash. plants. Myrtle spurge sites must be Compliance and Management staff trailing stems. Inconspicuous flowers Even after elimination from the periodically monitored for new encourages anyone who sees myrtle surrounded by yellow leaves make garden, seeds and rootstock left in growth and retreated. spurge to report it to the Noxious the plant appear covered with yellow the ground will give rise to new The Directorate of Environmental Weed Program at 526-4682.

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Chapel Chapel Schedule ROMAN CATHOLIC Protestant Women of the Chapel — begins Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Mon., Wed., Fri. noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/526-7412 its summer schedule, meeting at Ironhorse Park on Tues., Thurs. noon Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Children are welcome. Bring a sack lunch. For Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Gagliardo/576-7412 information call Jennifer Hinz at 559-5103. Please Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Goellen/526-5769 Tuesday 7 p.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 check the chaplain’s page on the Fort Carson Web Saturday 4 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Goellen/526-5769 site for other summer events. PROTESTANT New Sunday evening Mass —Starting Sunday, Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Cartee/526-7387 Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Communion Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 there will be a Sunday evening Soldiers' Mass at 6 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 Sunday 11 a.m. Prot./Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. This is on a trial Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Borden/526-5973 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sun. School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Dr. Scheck/526-5626 basis through Sept. 16. Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Hartz/526-8011 Tuesday 6 p.m. Adult Bible Study Soldiers' Nelson & Martinez Mr. Love/526-5229 AWA NA — is an international, nondenomina- Sunday 11 a.m. Contemporary Veterans’ Magrath & Titus Chap. Lesh/526-8890 tional organization whose goal is to reach boys and Tuesday 7 p.m. PYOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Ms. Scheck/231-9511 Sunday 9 a.m. Samoan Veterans’ Titus Chap. Lesh/526-3888 girls with the gospel of Christ and train them to JEWISH serve him. AWANA on Fort Carson is sponsored by For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. the Fort Carson Chaplain Program. WICCA The Fort Carson AWANA Club has adjourned Monday 6:30 p.m. Building 4800, corner of Harr and O’Connell Rhonda Helfrich/338-9464 for the summer. For more information, call Stacy NATIVE AMERICAN SWEAT LODGE Native American Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military dependents and Department of Defense personnel. These Chapman at 382-3970. lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson Chaplain Command. Please call the following for information and directions: Charlie Erwin at 382-8177 or [email protected]; or Zoe Native American Sweatlodge — The sweat- Goodblanket at 442-0929. lodge was established on Fort Carson about 11 years Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture The Army Cycle of Prayer. Nation: For the dedicated ago for the primary benefit of military, Family reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. Pray this week for the following: employees of the Federal Aviation These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which members, civilian personnel and Native Americans. Unit: For the Soldiers, Families Administration, who daily ensure mil- is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. and leaders of the 1st Infantry lions of people’s safety who travel These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual Division headquartered at Wurzburg, around the nation's skies. Pray that ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, Today Germany. God would strengthen and sustain Psalms 12, Monday — Army: For all Soldiers, non- them in this vigilant mission. Judges 1-3 Psalms 16, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Friday commissioned officers and officers Religious: For all fathers on — Judges 13-15 Carson Chaplain Command. Anyone interested in Psalms 13, Tuesday — of the Transportation Corps, whose Father’s Day that they might be living Judges 4-6, Psalms 17, regimental home is located at Fort models of the love, mercy and com- Saturday Judges 16-18 attending should contact Charlie Erwin 382-8177, or Psalm Wednesday — Lee, Va. passion of our Heavenly Father. s 14, Judges 7-9, Sunday — Psalms 18, Judges 19-21 State: For all Soldiers and their For more information on the Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 for more information Psalms 15, Judges 10-12 Thursday — families from the state of Mississippi. Army Cycle of Prayer, or to pray Psalms 19, Ruth and directions. Pray also for Gov. Haley Barbour, the for items from previous weeks, state legislators and municipal offi- visit the cycle’s Web site at cials of the Magnolia State. www.usarmychaplain.com.

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Most fish caught (ages 3-5) 1st place: YYoungoung anganglerlerss comcompepettee atat WWomacomackk Kenny Crone, 3, with 7 trout 2nd place: Arianna Taylor, 4, with 4 trout

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Story and photos by Dakota O’Brate, age 13, caught Michael J. Pach the largest fish of the day, a rainbow Mountaineer staff trout measuring 49.4 centimeters (19.5 inches) in length. Vennesa The Directorate of Morale Anderson, age 12, caught the most Welfare and Recreation and the fish with an impressive count of 39. Directorate of Environmental The contest started at 9 a.m. Compliance and Management held and ended at noon. Each angler was the annual youth fishing derby allowed to have four fish in his or Saturday at Womack Reservoir. her possession and tokens were Both the weather and the fish handed out to keep count of any fish cooperated as young anglers caught beyond the possession limit. competed for prizes in three age At noon, all contestants were Shelby Evans gets a little help from her dad, Sgt. 1st Class William Evans, 1st Combat categories: 3-5, 6-10 and 11-15. required to bring in their fish to be Arms Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Only trout counted in the tallies, measured so the results could be Division, as she pulls a trout out of Womack Reservoir. but some children didn’t care what tallied while they ate lunch. they caught as long as they were Prizes and gifts were supplied having fun. Some of them even had by the event’s sponsors, Eagle Claw fun just playing with worms. and Sportsman’s Warehouse.

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Chiefs in Colorado Two members of the Kansas City Chiefs’ cheerleading team paid a visit to Colorado Springs June 6-8 to visit with the military members at Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base and the Air Force Academy. At Fort Carson, Chiefs fans came out to get autographs signed and take pictures with the cheerleaders. Photo by Walt Johnson MOUNTAINEER 30 June 14, 2007 Sports & Leisure On the Bench Carson youth soccer team wins soccer tourney on post

Story and photo by the Pepsi Center in Denver. Walt Johnson The Crush will have discount tickets Mountaineer staff for all active duty, retirees, families, and friends, starting as low as $7 per The Fort Carson youth center seat on the upper level and $23 per seat 10-to-12 year old soccer team made on the lower level. It will be the history Sunday when it captured the leaguewide Military Night celebration 2007 Pride Soccer Championship. in which each home team will be The post team won the championship honoring military personnel. game 11-4 behind Mike Resty’s six The Fort Carson Lady goals and outstanding team play. Bill Mountaineers will continue play in Reed, post team coach, said this was a the Colorado Springs softball league moment that all Fort Carson sports fans Wednesday. could enjoy because it showed that the The Lady Mountaineers will play young athletes are progressing through at 7 p.m. at Skyview Sports Complex the youth soccer program held here. Field Number Two. “I was very proud of the way the The U.S. Air Force Academy’s young players understood what needed to Falcon Stadium will be the place to be done to win this type of competition. be July 1 where the 2007 Computer They were prepared and they played as Sciences Corporation's Veterans’ Home hard as any team I have ever coached. Run 5K Run/1K Walk will be held. This is a credit to the players, their The day’s festivities will begin with parents and our fans because without a 7 a.m. start. The Veteran’s run is a the total team effort we could not have patriotic fun run/walk fundraiser in won this competition,” Reed said. support of the Colorado Veterans The Colorado Crush will sponsor Resource Coalition’s Crawford House. A member of the Fort Carson youth center team, left, battles with a Military Night Monday when the member of Pride soccer team during action Sunday at Ironhorse Park. team meets the Chicago Rush at See Bench on Page 31

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The “Ultimate Grill” has been Bench touring throughout the United States From Page 30 in 2007 to promote healthy eating Crawford House supports veterans and provide healthy grilling recipes, in need and is located in downtown and it will serve free samples. U.S. Colorado Springs. Organizers of the Olympic Team sponsor Tyson. and fun run said they hope local military 24 Hour Fitness, also a U.S. personnel will consider making the Olympic Team sponsor, will host a run a part of their professional and booth with giveaways that promote personal fitness program. Organizers healthy lifestyles. said they would also like to see units According to the Colorado use the event for a team builder Springs State Games officials, only and to showcase readiness and a few tickets for the public are commitment to helping local veterans available. Don’t miss your chance to in need. Visit www.pprrun.org for be part of the opening ceremony event and entry details or call Jack with all the pageantry, drama, music Anthony at 205-1741. and color of the Parade of the States The United States Olympic and their athletes. Committee is inviting all Colorado In the tradition of the Olympic residents to visit the U.S. Olympic Games, the State Games of America Complex in Colorado Springs will feature an opening ceremony to join in celebrating Olympic Day Aug. 2 at the Colorado Springs on June 23. World Arena, to celebrate the Olympic Day events will take beginning of the State Games of place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and will America weekend. Pre-ceremony include autograph signing sessions festivities and T-shirt pick-up will by U.S. Olympians, Paralympians take place from 4-9- p.m. outside and 2008 hopefuls; sports demonstra- the World Arena. Doors will open tions; live-bands; car clubs; radio at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony live-remotes; a U.S. Olympic Team program starting at 7 p.m. merchandise sale; sports information Athletes will receive free Photo by Walt Johnson booths and prize giveaways. admission to the opening ceremony. Close play Oroweat, the official bread Spectators can purchase opening ceremony tickets, $10 for adults, $5 for Lady Mountaineer Runner Sarah Robinson was called out on this close supplier to the U.S. Olympic Team, youth (18 & under) & seniors (55+). play at first base to end the game June 6 at Skyview Sports Complex will feature “The Ultimate Grill” — Call (866) 464-2626 to purchase in Colorado Springs. the world’s largest outdoor grill — as part of the festivities. tickets or go to www.ticketswest.com.

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Sliding in safely Fort Carson Outlaw player Jason Medina, center, slides into third base ahead of the tag during action at the Pikes Peak Invitational held Saturday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The varsity team has been playing very well in tournament action but are currently missing five key players due to military commitments. Photo by Walt Johnson

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Mountaineer Christopher Downs Athlete of the Week Sports Position: World Class Athlete Program boxer How did you get started in sports? I started playing sandlot football and basketball when I was a young man. We didn’t have the games the kids have today, sports were our focus. I’ve been playing sports since the time I can remember and it didn’t matter what sport it was. What got you started in boxing? Boxing is one of those sports where you have to have courage and an inner strength. All eyes are on you in the ring because people want to know if you are going to be knocked out or if you will compete. Actually, I was a late starter. I didn’t get started until 2003 at the military boxing smokers. Our company wanted to get a team together and I did it out of curiosity. After my first bout, I was hooked. What is your best personal sports moment? Basketball is my first love, but boxing is the biggest stage I have ever been on. Winning the U.S. championship and going overseas and competing in the world military championships was great. But I would have to say my biggest thrill was the first time I dunked a basketball when I was in the seventh grade. What criteria do you use to root for sports teams. I always root for the underdog because in many ways I consider myself an underdog. On any given day, it can all be taken away from you. What would you change about sports today? I would like to see people with the attitude of “what can I do for the sport” instead of “what can the sport do for me.” If I could change anything, it would be getting people to play the game

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ven without a time Among the village citizens are machine, people can knights, shopkeepers, musicians, Ego back to the Middle food sellers, artisans, damsels, jesters Ages just by heading to the and peasants, as well as wenches, Colorado Renaissance Festival entertainers, and an assortment of Story and photos near Larkspur, about 45 miles north of people in all kinds of costumes. by Nel Lampe Colorado Springs off Interstate 25. Although hundreds of costumed Mountaineer staff Once a year King Henry rules participants speaking old English the village at Larkspur as though are employed by the festival, many it were 1500. costumed merrymakers are paying patrons. Entire families enter the Right: realm in complete costume, others Arsene of may wear a simple cloak, feathered Paris hat or suit of mail. Kilts are performs commonplace as are fancy hats, a card trick ribbon and flower headpieces and on the Globe Stage at the jester hats. Visitors who want to Renaissance join the fun can rent a costume at Festival. the costumer shop near the entrance. Rentals start at about $25, and are less for children’s costumes. Below: Sir Tristan competes in the Although the point of a tournament of skills before the royal renaissance festival is fun, it’s also family and visitors to the realm. a lesson in medieval history. Festival participants stay in character while interacting with visitors, addressing them as “milady” or “milord,” adding to the ambiance and bringing medieval history to life. The Renaissance Festival, in its 31st year of fun, is open Saturdays and Sundays through July 29, rain or shine. To enter the kingdom, visitors purchase tickets at the entrance. The ticket seller will accept cash, Master Card or Lady Visa for the $17.95 adult admission fee; children are admitted for $8. Anyone under 5 is admitted free. Children 12 and under are Places to see in the admitted free July 7 and 8. Discount Pikes Peak area.

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Check out the animals, including Renaissance a zonkey. From Page 35 Open-air stages are throughout coupons are available at participating the village. Catch as many King Soopers, Wendy’s and performances as you can; each Diamond Shamrock Corner show runs about half an hour, Stores. Information, Tickets and with several shows per day. Venues Registration sells adult tickets for include the popular Puke and Snot $15.95 and children’s tickets for $8. doing a fast-paced, double-entendre Arrangements can be made for comedy routine. There’s Ded Bob special events, such as weddings, and his dummy Smuj and the anniversary and birthday parties Washing Well Wenches. as well as other celebrations, for Bawdy tavern singers present a groups of 75 to 2,000. Call show, balancing and high jinks are (303) 688-6010 or go online at performed by the barely balanced, www.ColoradoRenaissance.com and Arsene of Paris performs for information. Large parties are mime comedy and juggling. Rick held in The Royal Garden. Stratton hypnotizes audience Meanwhile, back at the village, members on the Fortune stage. 16th century-style buildings New Celtic Legacy and the Whirly The Children’s Realm, located near the jousting arena, has a free butterfly contain shops, and entertainers Jig Minstrels also perform on ride for children. There’s also a free petting farm, which has a zonkey. perform on the seven stages stage. There are also magic, throughout the village. Games that vaudeville and music shows. potatoes, pizza by the slice, nachos, might have been played 500 years Pick up a Festival Mappe at the meatball sandwiches, egg rolls, ago are available throughout the entrance and locate the shows you spinach pie, onion rings and village, such as the great rocking are interested in. The schedule for shish-kabob. Fish and chips, horse, the maze, the DaVinci ride, shows at each stage is printed at stuffed peppers, and soups and the llama and camel rides, the the top and bottom of the map. The salads. For dessert, try apples with elephant ride, and the king’s swing. shows that are pretty naughty are caramel, frozen yogurt, fruit cobbler, Throw tomatoes at the guy in the marked with “PN,” and parental ice cream, chocolate mousse, stocks at vegetable vengeance or guidance is suggested. banana crepes or chocolate-covered try your skills at archery, wall Village shops sell jewelry, cheesecake. There are Italian climbing or throwing knives. flower and ribbon headpieces and ices, frozen bananas and fudge. Watch the knights in a elaborate costumes. Visitors can There are funnel cakes, fried ice tournament of skill, a tournament buy everything from head to cream and brownies. Vendors sell of arms or trial by combat at the toe — from head adornment to pretzels or pickles. jousting arena. Four knights show footwear, from lace to corsets. There are soft drinks, ice tea, their riding and lancing skills Have your fortune told or your lemonade and bottled water as well before members of the royal face painted and buy a sword or a as rum drinks, hard lemonade and family while spectators cheer mask. More than 200 sellers are stout, wines and beer. for their favorite knight. in the village marketplace. Friar Tuck’s bakery has breads, Ded Bob, left, and his dummy Smuj, A free petting farm and Visitors can get their hands cookies, cakes and pies as well as entertain an audience at the Castle butterfly ride are in the Children’s stamped for re-entry and return to cookies and sticky buns. Rose Stage at the Renaissance Fest. Realm, near the jousting arena. the parking lot for lunch, should The village has several food they choose, or visit courts; follow your nose or check There’s plenty of parking, but one of the Automated the map. Food items are mostly a la early arrivals are nearest the Just the Facts Teller Machines and carte. Prices run from less than $3 entrance. Vans provide free shuttles • Travel time: about 45 minutes purchase lunch on site. for nachos or a pizza slice to about from the parking lot to the entrance • For ages: all There’s food; lots $5 for a turkey leg or steak. and back. • Type: Renaissance festival of food fit for a king in Picnic-type tables and benches are Signs warn that no food, • Fun factor: +++++ the renaissance village. near the food sellers, and benches beverages or coolers may be (Out of 5 stars) Turkey drumsticks are are throughout the village. carried into the kingdom. • Wallet damage: $$$ (entry) quite popular. 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has attracted people seeking food, entertainment parade; a street festival and barbecue will and fun. Mountain Metropolitan Transit will follow the parade. provide free bus service to the fest, which is along Tejon Street. There’s a variety of free Flying W Ranch entertainment on five stages. Comcast offers the The Flying W Ranch serves chuckwagon Family Carnival chance for military families to “connect” with suppers daily through September. The Family carnival night is Friday, 5-8 p.m., loved ones free of charge at the Comcast booth. family-friendly event includes a visit to the at the Elkhorn Conference Center. Admission is For information about SpringSpree, go online Western town, barbecue beef or chicken and $8.95 for anyone older than 12, and $4 for ages at www.SpringSpree.com. the trimmings, followed by the Flying W 6-11. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Wranglers show; $19.50 for adults; children Activities include a buffet, pony rides, face paint- American Idol $9.50, including tax and tip. Children under ing, games, balloon art, a magician and clowns. Winner of the first season American 2 are free. Go online to www.flyingw.com Idol title, Kelly Clarkson, presents a concert or call 598-4000. The Flying W is at 3330 The circus is coming in Denver at the Pepsi Center July 21 at 7:30 Chuck-wagon Road. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & p.m. Get tickets at Ticketmaster 520-9090. Bailey Bellobration is in the World Arena Father’s Day at Royal Gorge through Sunday. This extravaganza includes Street Breakfast Royal Gorge Bridge and Park marks exotic animals, such as white tigers, stunts, The annual street breakfast kicks off Father’s Day with free admission for fathers, high-wire artists, trapeze acts and clowns. the Range Ride, beginning at 6 a.m Wednesday. Regular admission is $23 for adults, and Military ticket prices are $10-$17; call Fort Carson Soldiers prepare and serve pancakes includes all attractions except the bungee 477-2116 for information. to thousands of local citizens and tourists, jump. The Royal Gorge Bridge is about 10 who sit on hay bales to have breakfast and be miles west of Cañon City White-water rafting entertained by Western music and entertainment Go white-water rafting with Outdoor and watch the Range Riders leave on horseback Repertory Theatre Recreation Center; call 526-5366 to sign for a trek around the Pikes Peak area. Southern Colorado Repertory Theatre up for half-day trips, Wednesdays through in Trinidad presents “The Boys Next Door,” Sundays, until mid August. The trips are on Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo June 22-24, July 5-6 and Aug. 2, 10-11 at the Arkansas River, and rafters experience The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, a long-time 7:30 p.m. Sunday performances are at 2:30 levels I, II and III water rapids. No experi- Colorado Springs attraction, is set for July 11-15, p.m. Tickets are $15 at the theater door, ence is necessary — participants must weigh in Norris Penrose Equestrian Center. Fort Massari Theater, State and Broom, in at least 50 pounds and be able to swim. The Carson Night is July 14. Trinidad. Other shows alternating with “The cost is $35 per person. Boys Next Door” include “Italian/American Rodeo Parade Reconciliation” and “Pump Boys and SpringSpree Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade is July 7. Dinettes.” Military members are half price Colorado Springs’ fest, SpringSpree, is The parade starts at 10 a.m. at Tejon and St. with a voucher, available in the Public Saturday, from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., in downtown Vrain streets. The Fort Carson Mounted Color Affairs Office; call 526-1250. Colorado Springs. For 29 years, the street fest Guard and a platoon of Soldiers will be in the — Compiled by Nel Lampe You Save When You Serve.

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