Vol. 71, No. 25 June 28, 2013

Division cases colors, welcomes generals

Photo by Spc. Nathan Thome By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner Cannon crewmembers with Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire a 15-cannon salute during the division casing ceremony Tuesday at Founders Field, in preparation to deploy to Afghanistan The 4th Infantry Division cased its colors during a ceremony Tuesday in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. at Founders Field, and welcomed two generals to the installation. The casing symbolizes the beginning of the “Iron Horse” Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion’s one-year deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “I am confident we will make progress during deployment for two reasons,” said Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “First, our commitment to learn and adapt to complex environments, where your unit’s history and reputation will serve as a guide, dating back to World War I. Second, is our collective strength and commitment to teamwork.” About 500 Soldiers will deploy in the coming weeks to lead NATO’s International Security Assistance Force Regional-Command South. The Iron Horse Division will continue to support and enable Afghanistan’s National Security Forces as they conduct security operations to create the necessary conditions that will promote economic development and governance. HHBN leaders cased the battalion colors June 24. During the ceremony, LaCamera welcomed Brig. Gens. Michael A. Bills and James E. Rainey to Fort Carson. Addressing Bills first, LaCamera said: “We are fortunate to get this great leader, and highly regarded leader, and I personally couldn’t be happier to leave Fort Carson in the hands of Mike Bills. I know the care, compassion and energy Mike will bring to the team will be of no disappointment.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner Bills will serve as the senior mission commander at Fort Carson Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, and Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall, senior enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, case the See Division on Page 4 division colors Tuesday at Founders Field. INSIDEINSIDE

Message board 4th on 3rd postponed The 4th on the 3rd Independence Day celebration scheduled for July 3 has been postponed to a date to be determined. Details will be published as they become available. Page 3 Page 15 Pages 22-23 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso

Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt

Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert

Editor: Devin Fisher

Staff writer: Andrea Stone

Happenings: Nel Lampe

Sports writer: Walt Johnson

Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall

This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. Graphic by U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is [email protected]. The Mountaineer is posted on the Inattentive driving deadly Internet at http://csmng.com. The Mountaineer is an unofficial By Lori Yerdon civilians, between the ages of 21 and 45, negotiated a publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Directorate of Communication and Public Affairs, U.S. one-mile driving course that simulated urban driving Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center while observer/controllers attempted to “distract” them no way connected with the Department of the as they drove. Army, under exclusive written contract with FORT RUCKER, Ala. — Motor vehicle accidents Throughout the course, drivers encountered hazards Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. involving a distracted driver kill thousands of people each designed to replicate distractions drivers face daily. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, year on America’s roadways. They dealt with objects suddenly jutting across the road, does not constitute endorsement by the Anytime drivers text, use a cell phone or navigation “passengers” attempting to get their attention, blaring Department of the Army or Colorado Springs system, change a radio station, eat or drink, or do anything music, continually ringing cell phones and a barrage of Military Newspaper Group, of the products or that diverts their attention from the road, the opportunity text messages. services advertised. The printer reserves the for an accident to happen increases exponentially. “The training was very realistic and helped point right to reject advertisements. Everything advertised in this publication For some accident victims, they were merely in the out your weaknesses and strengths,” said Spc. Hilary shall be made available for purchase, use or wrong place at the wrong time and a distracted driver Phillips, U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. patronage without regard to race, color, religion, slammed into their vehicle. No matter the circumstances, “I think it (the training) will definitely teach people to sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical organizations across the nation agree that distracted driving be safer drivers.” handicap, political affiliation or any other has become an epidemic on U.S. highways. Once the drivers completed the course, the observers/ nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal Joining the nationwide effort to raise awareness of the controllers critiqued their performance. Then the drivers opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, risks associated with this unsafe practice, the U.S. Army listened to a testimonial from a Crestview, Fla., man the printer shall refuse to print advertising Combat Readiness/Safety Center hosted its first distracted familiar with the consequences of distracted driving. from that source until the violation is corrected. driving event, “So you think you can drive … distracted?” In 2011, Rusty Fine’s 18-year-old niece, Megan For display advertising call 634-5905. at Fort Rucker, Ala., June 4. Warman, was texting and driving on her way to school. All correspondence or queries regarding advertising and subscriptions should be directed “We are all guilty of driving distracted and putting She veered off the road slightly, overcorrected and her to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper ourselves and others at risk when we’re on the road,” said car flipped at least six times. She died 10 days later Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, director of Army Safety and from her injuries. Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905. commanding general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety His niece’s legal guardian, Fine said the impact of her The Mountaineer’s editorial content is Center. “We hope today’s activities will demonstrate death was devastating. edited, prepared and provided by the Public just how dangerous distracted driving really is.” Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort See Driving on Page 4 Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. Thirty-three Soldiers and Department of the Army Releases from outside sources are so indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business the week before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit What makes me submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements reflected in the Iron Horse Strong news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. 1st Lt. Yvette Watson Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Executive officer, Company A, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

I joined the Army in I still believe that this country 1997 so I could give back to stands for freedom, liberty and a country that has given so the pursuit of happiness. Classified advertising much to me and my Family, What makes me resilient is 329-5236 and to be a part of something I learn more from my failures greater than myself. than my successes; it is one of Display advertising Serving my country my core beliefs that my failures 634-5905 encompasses far more than renew my humility and allow Mountaineer editor just raising my hand and going me to put things in perspective, 526-4144 to war; it means believing in which sharpens my objectivity. what I am fighting for and I think before I speak and I try Post information knowing that I could pay the to maintain a positive attitude 526-5811 ultimate sacrifice. regardless of the circumstances I continue to serve because or what situation may arise. Post weather hotline 526-0096 June 28, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Agreement seals partnership Story and photo by “This document is the first of its kind in Sgt. William Smith (U.S. Army Forces Command) and (in the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Continental United States); it specifically outlines relationships that will ensure that we A memorandum of understanding to protect the 70,000 Soldiers, civilians and formalize information flow between Fort Families that work on Fort Carson and live Carson and local law enforcement agencies in the surrounding communities,” he said. was signed at the 4th Infantry Division Lt. Col. Timothy MacDonald, provost Headquarters building, Tuesday. marshal, 4th Infantry Division, said the The agreement establishes a relationship memorandum will solidify the bond with between the civilian and military agencies for local law enforcement agencies. the specific purpose of sharing information “This MOU can only have a positive regarding incidents involving Fort Carson effect,” MacDonald said. “What we have done servicemembers to ensure accurate, timely is make our relationship with local law and efficient communication, according to enforcement that much stronger. Now, when the memorandum. something happens off-post involving one of Officials from Colorado Springs, Fountain our Families, they should know that we have and Manitou Springs police departments, El good processes and relationships in place Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State with local law enforcement and that any Patrol and Fort Carson law enforcement issues that happen there will be addressed.” agencies signed the MOU. Pete Carey, chief of police, Colorado “What we are doing here today is nothing Springs Police Department, hopes the new, but it is now formally recognized, and has document will ease the burden from Soldiers’ already saved Soldiers’ lives,” said Lt. Col. Chris minds when they are away from their Families. Heberer, commander, 759th Military Police “When Soldiers deploy to defend our Battalion and director of Emergency Services. country, the last thing they need to worry “It has helped local law enforcement about is if their Family will be protected,” find criminals, where our Soldiers or Family Carey said. “With this memorandum, we will Col. David Grosso, garrison commander, signs a memorandum members were victims, and brought them to do everything that we can to protect their between Fort Carson and the surrounding local law enforcement justice; (It’s) very powerful,” Heberer said. Family while they are gone. It helps to set the agencies, Tuesday at the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters. The He added that the memorandum will standard of open communication between local MOU formalizes the relationship between Fort Carson and local law allow local law enforcement to better assist See Agreement on Page 4 enforcement agencies. Joint Task Force Carson. 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013 Amnesty program collects ammunition, explosives The Fort Carson community can turn in Ammunition up to .50 caliber can be placed in the ammunition up to and including .50 caliber, should abandoned or unauthorized ammunition and ARA amnesty container outside of operating hours. not be moved by untrained personnel; Notify the 71st explosives July 8-12, no questions asked. No documentation is required for the turn-in of Explosive Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance The week is set aside to ensure the maximum amnesty A&E. Disposal) at 526-2528. recovery of abandoned military A&E, providing The amnesty program is not intended to If military A&E is found outside the boundaries the opportunity for individuals to return items and circumvent normal A&E turn-in procedures. Turn of Fort Carson military areas, notify local civilian remain anonymous. ins will not be used as a basis for investigations or authorities or the military police at 526-2333. A&E can be turned in to the Ammunition prosecutions and are exempt from Army Regulation For more information, contact the Ammunition Reclamation Area on Butts Road, one mile south of 190-series investigation requirements. Supply Point at 526-4381 or the Quality Assurance Butts Army Airfield, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Abandoned military A&E, excluding small arms office at 526-1795/1892.

Agreement “What this MOU does is formalize those from Page 3 relationships that we build with them, so the next person who fills the role already law enforcement and Fort Carson, no matter knows what is going on; it provides how often their leadership changes.” continuity with them.” MacDonald also said this document MacDonald said he wants to ensure will help keep the relationships between people know that the document doesn’t Fort Carson and local law enforcement violate Posse Comitatus, the prohibition going well into the future. against using servicemembers as domestic “We change out frequently on the law enforcement. The memorandum is only military side of this, whereas the local law about strengthening bonds with local law enforcement doesn’t,” MacDonald said. enforcement agencies. Standards &DISCIPLINE On-the-spot corrections Bills Rainey Joint Task Force Carson needs enforcement of the standards; enforcement of our Army Values; enforcement of treating all with dignity and respect; and accountability. Division Use on-the-spot corrections as a tool to make quick, effective corrections to serve with this proven and to deficiencies in training or standards. from Page 1 battle-hardened warrior,” said Soldiers usually require on-the-spot corrections because they either don’t LaCamera. “Jim, I know your ruck know the standard or don’t care. A Soldier who knows the standard but chooses for the duration of the division’s is packed, and I’ll see you there.” not to follow it may have larger problems their chain of command should address. deployment. His previous Rainey’s previous assignment When making an on-the-spot correction, use the following steps: assignment was serving as the was as the director, Mission ¶ Correct the Soldier deputy chief of staff for opera- Command Center of Excellence, ¶ Attack the performance, never the person tions, U.S. Army Europe and 7th U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, ¶ Give one correction at a time, do not dump Army, Heidelberg, Germany. Fort Leavenworth, Kan. This is his ¶ Don’t keep bringing it up — when the correction is over, it is over. Bills spent three years as an second time with the 4th Inf. Div.; ¶ Correct errors in the use of judgment and initiative in such a way as to enlisted Soldier prior to receiving he served as the operations officer encourage the individual. his commission in 1984. for the division’s deployment to Under general military authority, leaders may take appropriate corrective actions “You have my total commit- Iraq in support of Operation New whenever a member of any armed service, anywhere, commits an act involving a ment to teamwork, to training, Dawn, as well commander of the breach of good order or discipline. This applies on or off post, on or off duty. readiness and the care for our then 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Leaders can make corrections regardless of rank. Hold yourself and your Families,” said Bills. Team, 4th Inf. Div. fellow Soldiers to the standard. LaCamera also formally “Sir, I promise to you, and all welcomed Rainey, deputy com- the men and women that serve Field Manual 7-22.7 The Army Noncommissioned Officer Guide; FM 7-21.13 manding general for maneuver, here at the 4th and Fort Carson, The Soldiers Guide; Army Regulation 600-20 Army Command Policy 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, who that I’ll give my best up here will deploy with the division. and all I have,” said Rainey. “I couldn’t be more proud “Steadfast and Loyal.”

Driving of an entire football field, blind. of course, they feel also that they can defy the odds.” from Page 2 • 11 percent of all drivers under the age of 20 The event coincided with National Safety involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted Month and safety officials hope it raised awareness “Never in a thousand years did we think this at the time of the crash. This age group has the of an Army and nationwide driving safety would happen to Megan,” he said. “But it did and it largest proportion of drivers who were distracted. problem. USACR/Safety Center officials are in can happen to any family. It’s important that the word • In 2011, vehicle accidents involving a distracted the process of producing an informational gets out about how dangerous it is to drive distracted.” driver accounted for 387,000 personal injuries. awareness package within the upcoming weeks The National Safety Council reports that thousands • About 9 percent of all drivers are talking on cell using some of the information gathered at the event die needlessly each year because people continue phones at any given daylight moment. that will be available to everyone in the Army. to use their cell phones while driving, handheld • Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times Distracted driving is an emerging trend that or hands-free. worse than driving while not distracted. needs to stop, said Walt Beckman, program Here are some facts from the NSC and the With the number of people dying in crashes manager and deputy director, Driving Directorate, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration involving a distracted driver on the rise — 3,331 in USACR/Safety Center. that are indicative of how rampant and dangerous 2011 compared to 3,267 in 2010 — safety officials “Many times Soldiers think they can multitask distracted driving is: are determined to educate individuals. while driving and that’s not the case,” said Beckman. • Drivers who use handheld devices are four times “The biggest problem is most people don’t realize “Drivers need to focus on driving and not worry more likely to be involved in crashes serious enough just how dangerous it is,” said Dr. Joseph MacFadden, about the text message or phone call that can wait. to cause injury. USACR/Safety Center Human Factors Directorate, Taking your eyes off the road or your mind off the • Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s research psychologist. “They don’t know the task of safely operating a motor vehicle, even for eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds; statistics. Most young people (who) are texting just a few seconds, can cause a devastating accident the equivalent, at 55 mph, of driving the length and driving these days are completely unaware, and, and a life-changing event. It’s just not worth it.” June 28, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5

Carson on list Army to cut 12 brigade combat teams Story and photo by C. Todd Lopez to be reorganized by the end of fiscal 2017, Army “We will reinvest some of the Soldiers, equipment Army News Service officials announced Tuesday. and support personnel into the remaining BCTs,” In addition, the Army also announced last year it Odierno said. WASHINGTON — Fort Carson’s 3rd Armored would cut two brigades in Germany that complete The Army’s decision to cut those 10 BCTs Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is inactivation this fiscal year. These changes will reduce involved “extensive BCT analysis that included over among the 10 BCTs based in the United States slated the number of BCTs in the Army from 45 to 33. 6,500 hours of simulated combat in 34 separate “Based on extensive analysis, the scenarios and extensive interviews with our lessons of 12 years of war and the need commanders,” Odierno said. “We also conducted a to increase the Army’s operational programmatic environmental analysis that looked at capability and flexibility, the Army is both the environmental and socio-economic reorganizing our brigade combat teams impacts. Additionally, we conducted listening to reduce the number of headquarters sessions at 30 installations with Soldiers, Families, while sustaining as much combat local leaders and the business community to better capability as possible,” Chief of Staff understand the impacts of all potential decisions.” of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno The general also said the Army saved nearly $400 said during a press conference at the million in military construction by putting projects Pentagon. “In other words, we are on hold until the final decisions were made about increasing our tooth-to-tail ratio.” which brigades to reorganize. It is expected that, at a later date, the While 10 BCTs will be eliminated from the Army, name of an additional BCT will be some of the components from those brigades will be announced that will also be reorganized, put into remaining brigades. In particular, Odierno Odierno said. When that happens, it said, a third maneuver battalion, and additional will bring the total number of remaining engineer and fires capabilities will be added to each BCTs in the Army down to 32. armor and infantry brigade combat team. While the number of BCTs will be That, Odierno said, will make those remaining reduced, the size of remaining BCTs BCTs “more lethal, more flexible and more agile.” Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno announces Tuesday will increase, on average, to about 4,500 Maj. Gen. John M. Murray, director of force that 10 brigade combat teams based in the United States are slated to be Soldiers. That will be accomplished, in management with Army G-3/5/7, said the Army will many cases, by moving assets from reorganized by the end of fiscal 2017. The move will reduce the number See Brigades on Page 11 of BCTs in the Army from 45 to 33. existing BCTs into other brigades.

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Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Wednesday Thursday-July 7 (Holiday/DONSA) Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed (Wilderness Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Road Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed

Miscellaneous themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/ Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days Air Force Prior Service Program — is open to Class Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information. of their expiration term of service, but must attend no certain former members of the military branches as Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- well as those currently serving in the Reserve and responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Guard. The program has three categories of opportu- Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency nity: direct duty with no requirement for completed of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in years of service; direct duty with a requirement for and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from completed years of service (plus or minus nine numbers and points of contact for services: 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA months); and various retraining opportunities. The • Facility repair/service orders — Fort processes to include turning in excess property, key element for those wanting to join through Carson Support Services service order desk can be reutilizing government property, web-based the program is their most recent military job. Those reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- tools available, special handling of property and interested can contact a local recruiter to determine cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, eligibility. For more information or to locate a damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. recruiter, visit http://www.airforce.com/contact- • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike us/faq/prior-service/ or call 719-548-9899/8993. Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web Self-help weed control program — Department of [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. Defense regulations require training for people is overflowing or emergency service is required. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in applying pesticides on military installations. Units • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. interested in participating in the program must send Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and Soldiers for training on the proper handling, mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel transportation and application of herbicides. Once • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the individuals are properly trained by the Directorate of Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to Public Works base operations contractor, Fort Carson [email protected]. bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — their physician and battalion commander, and a pen appropriate products and equipment so units can treat Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Weed control [email protected]. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held training sessions for Soldiers are available the first • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon and third Monday of the month through September Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ at the education center, building 1117, room 120. from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people • Base operations contracting officer Hours of Operation for training. For more information about the DPW representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Central Issue Facility Self-Help Weed Control Program, call 896-0852. or email [email protected] for questions • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from Finance travel processing — All inbound and on snow removal, grounds maintenance and 7:30-10:30 a.m. outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it contractor response to service orders. • Initial and partial issues — Monday- Yourself” Moves, servicemember and Family • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay 524-0786 or email [email protected] to • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. request latrines, for service or to report damaged Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. or overturned latrines. • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The email [email protected] to request a facility, 526-3321. office assists Soldiers with room assignments and parking or regulatory traffic sign. • Unit issues and turn ins — require terminations. For more information call 526-9707. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is approval, call 526-5512/6477. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building Education Center hours of operation — The Public Works has an incentive program to prevent 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers Mountain Post Training and Education Center, recyclable waste from going to the landfill. should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. • Counselor Support Center — Monday- for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for Briefings a.m. to 4:30 p.m. the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 526-5898 for more information about the program. to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private to sergeant • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson first class with a minimum General Technical Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. of each month at the Family Connection Center from higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. active members and those interested in becoming http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Medical Activity Correspondence Department future SAMC members. The club was originally a Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — office hours — The Correspondence (Release U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom- is held July 17-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans of Infor mation) Office in the Patient missioned officers but is now an Armywide program Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Administration Division hours are Monday- for those who meet the criteria and have proven Call 526-5613/5614 for details. Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call noon the second and third Wednesday of each 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Special Forces briefings are month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, Work Management Branch — The DPW Work held Wednesdays from noon building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue Management Branch, responsible for processing to 1 p.m. and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Special Operations Forces recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing briefings are held the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. work orders and other in-person support from 7- Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer sup- Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing port is by appointment only, call 526-2900. The Work 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Management Branch is located in building 1219. June 28, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 7 Battle of Gettysburg ‘That these dead shall not have died in vain’ Army War College

In late June 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee led the 75,000-man Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania. The 95,000 man Federal Army of the Potomac, commanded by Maj. Gen. George Gordon Meade, moved north to confront Lee’s forces. Leading elements of the two armies met at Gettysburg, Pa., July 1, as much by accident as design. Although Lee had intended to fight a defensive battle, the chance meeting of the armies caused him to alter his plans and the success gained on the first day convinced him to continue the attack July 2. Likewise, Meade determined to commit his entire army and ordered a concentration of forces in defensive positions on the ground south of Gettysburg. The armies clashed again July 2 at various places, to include Devil’s Den, the Wheat Field, Little Round Top and Culp’s Hill. Both armies remained on the field where Lee ordered three Confederate divisions, about 15,000 men, to attack the center of the Union line, July 3. Courtesy Army War College CEOs and others, according to Len Gettysburg experiences to think about the Graphic depiction of the The Confederate attack failed: Fullenkamp, Army War College lead historian, challenges of decision making, the burdens Battle of Gettysburg Confederate casualties: 28,063 — 3,903 and retired Navy Capt. Steve Knott, USAWC. of responsibility and the notion there will from the Army Heritage killed in action always be second-guessers. See video at and Education Center’s Union casualties: 23,049 — 3,155 killed Timeless lessons about leadership: http://youtu.be/4KtdUOLdU58. collection of the Military in action “As you move around the battlefield, you The principles and leadership from the Order of the Loyal find examples of where leaders stood up, battlefield are relevant today to the military Legion of the United Why it still matters gave directions and their men followed and Fortune 500 companies, said Knott. States, Massachusetts The Battle of Gettysburg offers timeless everywhere,” Fullenkamp said. During visits Commandery. See Gettysburg on Page 12 lessons to Soldiers, military leaders, corporate with today’s military leaders, they use

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Reg. the chance to have that responsibility,” The Soldiers have been training Team Public Affairs Office, With the closure of counter- he said. “Rapid deployment with for the mission since April, and 4th Infantry Division insurgency operations in Iraq and the tanks, Bradleys and all that comes assumed full responsibility for it in current drawdown in Afghanistan, with it, are skills and mission sets that May. They have encountered different The calls went out to Soldiers at Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., we haven’t practiced in a long time.” challenges to ensure they are ready. 1 a.m., letting them know they had two has assumed the mission in support of Day one of the training event One challenge for Ervin was days to prepare for a deployment that the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort covered personnel readiness, during figuring out how to effectively manage could take them anywhere in the world. Bragg, N.C. which Soldiers verified and updated and use the unit’s resources, which Leadership from Com pany A, 1st The mission of GRF is different records, life insurance policies and include a platoon of Abrams tanks, one Battalion, 8th Infantry Regi ment, 3rd from the Army’s counterinsurgency sought legal assistance for help with with Bradley fighting vehicles and Armored Brigade Combat Team, focus of the last 12 years, requiring items such as powers of attorney. another of dismounted Soldiers. 4th Infantry Division, conducted a Soldiers and units to brush up on some Day two covered loading of See GRF on Page 12 two-day deployment rehearsal training older skills, Schoellhorn said. equipment, including Abrams tanks exercise, June 11-13, as part of an ongoing series of training to An M113 Armored Personnel fulfill the unit’s role in support Carrier balances on a of the Global Response Force. balancing wedge while “It’s a real-world deployable Mary Strauch, transportation mission,” said Maj. 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Brigades Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. from Page 5 Campbell said that the changes to the brigades make the remaining BCTs more capable. Reunited convert brigade support troops battalions within Campbell said that some Soldiers will need remaining BCTs into “brigade engineering to move as part of the changes. But for the battalions.” Additionally, he said, BCTs will most part, moves will be from one unit on an get additional “gap-crossing” capability and installation to another. route-clearance capability. “A majority of that will stay on that post,” “We will also increase the fires capability,” Campbell said. “But we will have to add some, Murray said. “Specifically, we’ll go from a (in) some places. Some will have to move.” 2x8-gun fires battalion to a 3x6 — so two With the expected cuts, the Army will be left additional guns, one additional battery to with a mix of 12 armored, 14 infantry and seven support the three maneuver battalions. And Stryker BCTs. Those numbers could change in then in order to do that, some of the echelon- the future. Campbell said he feels confident above-brigade structure in terms of engineers that the brigades identified already would be the will have to be reorganized to provide that ones to be “reorganized.” But if the Army finds, additional engineering capability to the BCT.” in the future, that it needs a different mix of Stryker brigades, Murray said, currently brigades than what has already been identified have three maneuver battalions, but no brigade — some existing brigades might instead be support troops battalion. Those brigades will changed to meet the new requirements. get a brigade engineer battalion. It’s expected the current slate of proposed changes will be complete by the end of fiscal 2017, though Odierno Affected units said that continued sequestration could Brigade combat teams marked for reorganization include: make it happen faster. He also said that q 4th Stryker BCT, 7th Infantry Division, Joint Base the current changes are not a result of Lewis-McChord, Wash. sequestration currently in place — but q are instead a result of the Budget 3rd Armored BCT, 4th Inf. Div., Fort Carson, Colo. Control Act of 2011. q 4th Infantry BCT, 1st Armored Division, Fort Riley, Kan. “These end-strength and force- Photo by Sgt. William Smith q 4th IBCT, 101st Air Assault, Fort Campbell, Ky. structure reductions predate seques- Sgt. 1st Class Wilen Hopkins Jr., traffic management coor- q 3rd IBCT, 1st Inf. Div., Fort Knox, Ky. tration and ongoing fiscal year 2013 dinator, 573rd Movement Control Team, 43rd Special Troops q 3rd IBCT, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, N.Y. budget reductions,” Odierno said. “If Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, hugs his son, Wilen q 4th IBCT (Airborne), 82nd Airborne Division, sequestration continues into fiscal year Hopkins III, and other Family members during a redeployment Fort Bragg, N.C. 2014, Army reductions to end strength, ceremony Monday at the Special Events Center. The 573rd force structure and basing announced q 2nd ABCT, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga. MCT deployed to Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, for nine (Tuesday) will be only the first step.” months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where the q 4th ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas The Army is currently planning Soldiers oversaw the movement of equipment and more q 3rd IBCT, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas to reduce its end strength to 490,000 than 75,000 personnel in Regional Command-North. Soldiers by the end of fiscal 2017. 12 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013

Brigade certification

An M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzer from Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fires a GPS-guided M982 Excalibur round during a live-fire exercise at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., June 17. The monthlong training exercise will certify the brigade, with its more than 3,500 Soldiers, as readily deployable.

Photo by Sgt. Matt Waymire

GRF supporters of the mission. The 43rd Sustainment Gettysburg from Page 10 Brigade and Fort Carson Directorate of Logistics are from Page 7 among the elements providing support to prepare “It was difficult to prepare for the plethora Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., in its GRF mission. Meade wins the battle of Gettysburg because he of things that we might encounter,” said Ervin. “We are here to support the units,” said empowered his trusted subordinates, gave them clear “Understanding how to coordinate all those efforts Shanette Thornton, movement branch chief, Fort direction and then stayed out of their way. See video at into one (effort) was a challenge.” Carson DOL, who said exercises like this help http://youtu.be/3DM2q6oZgfY. Getting time to train and discuss the capabilities prepare the units for the actual mission. and limitations of equipment and personnel with “The 43rd SB and DOL really have done an Soldier courage, discipline and sacrifice: fellow unit leaders helped to overcome those incredible job,” said Schoellhorn. “Soldiers in 1863 are no different than Soldiers difficulties, Ervin said. Spc. Travis Doody, M1 Abram tank crewman, today with respect to courage, discipline and Even at the lowest level, they felt that they can Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., said Soldiers sacrifice,” said Knott. Stories of heroism are enduring accomplish any mission. have confidence in their training and their leadership — like the story of the 1st Minnesota Regiment’s 262 “My platoon still trains and performs their as they prepare for the GRF mission. Soldiers who filled a gap in the Union line and duties as directed,” said Ervin. “Yes, we’re fit and “Our leadership is doing a really good job with attacked 2,000 Confederate Soldiers. See video at ready to go to answer any call we may get.” guiding us,” he said. “They’re showing us the ropes, http://youtu.be/lOTOLBVHE(underscore)0. One of the exercise’s main goals was to practice getting us ready for deployment and going over crew coordinating with external military and civilian drills (repetitively). I feel 100-percent prepared.” Command responsibilities: “More often than not, a key individual, at a key place, at a key moment, makes a difference,” Fullenkamp said. That’s why it’s important for a commander to inculcate into every one of those Sustainability individuals a commitment to the endeavor. See video at http://youtu.be/5JI0PB-SXWg. “You have to communicate your intent or your vision to your people, especially your trusted June subordinates,” Knott said. “Gen. Lee failed to do this TIPS with Gen. James Longstreet during the battle. You cannot take it for granted as a senior leader that your Green procurement trusted subordinates get what you want to do through osmosis.” See video at http://youtu.be/hz5-ByjtAsQ. • Purchase recycled-content products, such as paper. • Organic things are safer for people and the planet. Contrasting Gettysburg and today’s battles: “Combat is combat. It’s timeless. It’s one of those Invest in local goods and services — it reduces transportation costs and supports the local community. • things that bring the past and the present together. • When buying new appliances, be sure to purchase energy-efficient ENERGY STAR® models. Good leadership, decisions, training, and courage and • Consider how much materials are consumed — how about downsizing and simplifying? camaraderie was important in 1863. It’s absolutely important today,” Fullenkamp said. See video at http://youtu.be/g67Rqflp4Hg. June 28, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Soldiers hone combat lifesaver skills Story and photos by health care specialists assigned to gain confidence in their abilities,” food service specialist, Headquarters Spc. Andrew Ingram 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Berke said. “Everyone is already CLS and Head quarters Company. “In those 1st Armored Brigade Combat Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th certified and has a good baseline of situations, Soldiers have to step up Team Public Affairs Office, Infantry Division, guided the battalion understanding, but the hands-on and perform these procedures with a 4th Infantry Division through a practical review of medical aspects of this class drive home the minimal amount of supervision from skills learned during CLS training. importance of what we are teaching.” the medics.” CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — By constantly training, Soldiers On day two, troops conducted a Craig said she would like to continue “Packhorse” Soldiers enhanced their eliminate the opportunity for skills to practical exercise designed to highlight conducting the in-depth training annually, combat lifesaver skills during Guardian atrophy, said Spc. Victoria Bertke, the real-world importance of their lessons. in addition to mandated CLS classes. Gauntlet, a two-day medical course at health care specialist, Company C. In groups of two, Soldiers moved Soldiers learn and maintain skills Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 18-19. “This class helps us develop the tactically through the Camp Buehring most effectively when they see their During the first day of the training, other Soldiers in our battalion, and training area, assisting casualties, applications firsthand, said Sgt. Jessica responding to enemy fire and reacting Kujawski, ammunition specialist, to chemical attacks. Company A. Berke said the Soldiers demonstrated “You can show somebody how to both competence and confidence in do something 100 times, but the best their abilities during the event. way for someone to learn is to do it “The more these Soldiers practice, themselves,” she said. the more confident they become, and The 4th BSB medics began hosting the more we can rely on them during the Guardian Gauntlet for their fellow real-world operations,” she said. “We can Packhorse Soldiers shortly after deploy- never have full control of a situation, so ing to Kuwait, and will continue training it’s good to know that we have well for the remainder of the deployment. trained combat lifesavers at our side.” In addition to enhancing troops’ The Packhorse troops also learned medical expertise, the exercise also how to clear airways and perform validated the Company C medics’ saline locks, procedures normally confidence in the combat lifesavers reserved for medical personnel. skills, said 1st Lt. Zachary Patterson, “In some situations, there may only medical services officer, and evacuation be one or two medics to treat multiple platoon leader, Company C. casualties,” said Spc. Tamika Craig, “This course is not only designed to build confidence in the CLS certified Soldiers’ ability, but to provide an Soldiers with 4th Brigade Support Battalion, advanced medical skill set that one day 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th might be needed in a mass casualty Infantry Division, learn how to properly situation,” he said. “This training truly secure a wounded comrade to a portable makes the CLS Soldier a force multi- litter, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, June 18. plier, who can potentially save lives.”

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Joint Task Force Carson cooks prepared 1,500 pounds of eggs and 1,100 pounds of pancake batter as a show of thanks to the community for its continued support of the military, during the Colorado Springs Street Breakfast, June 19. The Army cooks volunteered to feed the 4,500 people who attended the annual event. In its 53rd year, the breakfast celebrates Western Heritage Month and kicks off the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Days July 10–13. The Street Breakfast affords Fort Carson the opportunity to Above: Col. David interact with the community in a unique and exciting way. Grosso, left, “It gives the public a chance to interact “The breakfast was a good experience for me,” said Spc. garrison commander, Chainisha Williams, food service specialist, Headquarters and serves pancakes with the Army. It helps us strengthen Headquarters Company, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Armored alongside Fort Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “We started setting Carson cooks, the bonds we have with them. I would up for the breakfast at (midnight) and worked very hard. I enjoyed during the Colorado showing the people of the Colorado Springs community the appre- Springs Street recommend people to come out to ciation they deserve for all of the support they give us, and to have Breakfast June 19, that reciprocated back to us made all of the hard work worthwhile.” in downtown the breakfast in the coming years.” Sgt. Robert Forshey, avionics systems repairer, Company B, Colorado Springs. 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation — Sgt. Robert Forshey Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., said he had so much fun at his first Street Breakfast that he plans to attend in the future. “The breakfast was an incredible amount of fun, with music, and interacting with people from the community,” said Forshey. “It gives the public a chance to interact with the Army. It helps us strengthen the bonds we have with them. I would recommend Right: Staff Sgt. Daedra people to come out to the breakfast in the coming years.” Stonerock, 4th Infantry The proceeds raised from the breakfast go back to Fort Carson Division and Fort Carson by benefitting military charities, said Brett Axton, co-chairman, Mounted Color Guard, Service to Mankind. sings the national “We want people to come to the rodeo, because that money goes anthem during the back to military charities as well,” he said. “The relationship that exists Colorado Springs Street between Fort Carson, Pikes Peak Range Riders and SERTOMA is Breakfast June 19. great, and we want them to know our community loves our military.” July 10 is Fort Carson Night at the rodeo. Fifty-seven JTF Carson Soldiers will receive medallions as a token of appreciation for their service to the nation and be recognized on the arena floor and post Soldiers will compete in the wild cow milking contest. Below: Community members enjoy a The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard pancake breakfast, will present the colors and participate in the grand entry each prepared by Joint night. Tickets are available at http://www.pikesorbust.org or at Task Force Carson the Norris-Penrose Events Center box office, 1045 Lower Gold cooks, in downtown Camp Road in Colorado Springs. Military receive $2 off each Colorado Springs grandstand ticket purchase by entering coupon code “military” June 19. online; must present military identification card at the stadium. 16 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013 TBI, PTSD Chief Army initiating collaborative effort of staff Story and photo by This year’s theme was “Visible Honor research study for TBI, sponsored by David Vergun for Invisible Wounds.” the National Football League, General Army News Service PTSD and traumatic brain injury are Electric and Under Armour, he said. outlines not just military-specific issues, Cho said. Also, $700 million has been allocated WASHINGTON — During the “They deserve a national discussion.” toward both PTSD and TBI as the result last 12 years, many Soldiers have A big part of that discussion, he said, of an Aug. 31, White House executive priority returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with needs to focus on reducing the stigma order to go after the problem with wounds, some visible and some not, associated with mental health issues. renewed effort in a collaborative manner Chief of Staff of the said a leader in Army Medicine. Besides a national discussion, Cho with the Department of Veterans Affairs Army Gen. Raymond T. “The invisible wounds — post- said agencies need to come together, and other organizations. Odierno, unable to attend traumatic stress disorder and traumatic both inside and outside the military, Additionally, the Army has set up the National Post-Traumatic brain injury — are just as damaging as to learn more about identifying and seven “restorative centers” in Stress Disorder Day event the visible ones. They impact the Families treating PTSD and TBI, as well as Afghanistan, where TBI can be identified at the Capitol, wrote in a as well as the Soldiers,” said Brig. Gen. preventing it in the first place. and treated, often allowing Soldiers to letter for the attendees: John M. Cho, deputy chief of staff for Cho said a PTSD diagnosis is stay in theater as they improve, he said. “PTSD is a combat operations with Army Medical Command. particularly challenging, because He explained that PTSD often, but injury. Veterans suffering An Iraq war veteran himself, Cho “you can’t simply get a lab test or not always, occurs with TBI, and that from PTSD deserve the same spoke Saturday outside the Capitol in take an X-ray to find it.” relationship, too, is being researched. dignity and respect as our Washington, D.C., as part of National As part of its collaborative effort, the “We’re nowhere near where we want to fellow wounded warriors. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Day. Army is participating in a $60 million be, however, when it comes to researching “With the continued PTSD and TBI,” he said. “A lot more support and encouragement needs to be done.” of organizations like Honor Brig. Gen. John M. Cho, deputy chief of staff for Cho said PTSD impacted him for ALL, the Army and this Operations, Army Medical Command, addresses personally when his brother, who also nation have made enormous the issue of post-traumatic stress disorder and is a U.S. Military Academy graduate, strides in treating this injury, traumatic brain injury, on Capitol Hill, Saturday. returned from Afghanistan. His brother removing the stigma and was suffering from PTSD. instilling dignity in our He sought treatment and is better recovering veterans. But now, Cho said, adding that his brother more work must be done!” is telling his story to other Soldiers in Honor for ALL, a an effort to get them to seek care. nonprofit sponsoring the “We know treatment helps,” Cho event, is dedicated to said. “We can help them get better eliminating the stigma and they can continue to serve in our of PTSD and supports Army with honor and distinction.” research into finding the As a result of his brother’s experience, causes and treatment of Cho said he’s a big believer in group the disorder. therapy, particularly cognitive processing psychotherapy.

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Finance that you invest in yourself.” from Page 17 “It’s a really good class, especially for Popular EFMP event returns new spouses coming into the military because Medical Department Activity. He and his wife a lot of them don’t know. They know the By Andrea Stone have been married 16 years. financial hardships of being single or in the Mountaineer staff “We’ve struggled outside the military, and civilian world. They don’t know how moves we’ve struggled inside the military,” he said. (and other military hardships) can affect The most popular event for the Exceptional Family “They’ve always tried to steer us in the right you,” Tawanda Goosby said. Member Program is scheduled to happen again July 11. direction … always trying to help make sure The importance of communication was The EFMP’s sensory movie night begins at 6:30 p.m. a priority in both classes. at the Freedom Performing Arts Center with the “If you have a money screening of “The Incredibles.” argument, that’s actually a good At the first sensory movie night, held in April in thing,” Neiser said. “It’s the recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, more beginning of communication than 40 parents and children attended. where you’re sharing values.” “We handed out surveys for everyone to take. Debt and investment was a Everybody loved it. (They) wanted us to do it again,” said message carried over from the Susan Moyer, EFMP manager. “The response was so finance to the romance class. positive, we decided this is something we need to do for Romantic debt includes anger our military community on a regular basis.” issues, financial conflict, The night is designed for those with a sensory disorder, mistrust and emotional many of whom also have autism. Because of the disorder, many isolation, Robinson said. of those children can’t go to a regular movie theater because of “It’s a lot more fun to invest the crowds, the darkness and the movie volume, Moyer said. in a marriage than to be in debt “They get overstimulated, and they can’t handle it,” she said. in your marriage,” he said, At the sensory movie night, the lights are left on and listing ways couples can invest the volume of the movie is turned down. in their marriages, such as “We have a room off to the side where, if someone gets open communication, date overstimulated, the parents can move (with the child),” she nights and physical affection. said. “The kids can get up and roam around, whereas in a “(Romance) helps us feel regular theater, that is such a no-no. And the parents under- special,” he said. “We’re special stand this, and they respect it, and it’s OK with everybody.” to somebody else in this life. In April, no snacks were served because of dietary That we mean something to restrictions, but one comment that was repeated through the somebody else, that we’re surveys was that attendees wished there was popcorn. So, at important … It helps provide the July movie night, popcorn and bottled water will be served. worth to you that you matter The movie night will be held on a Thursday because of because you matter to this person furloughs, but Moyer said she hopes to have future movies, you’re in a relationship with. which are planned quarterly, on Friday nights. It provides meaning. It provides The movie nights are designed to provide an outlet for a sense of not being alone.” Families and reduce pressure for parents. The most important “It can be very challenging parenting a child with sensory investment couples can make is sensitivities because that child could be experiencing a in their marriages, Robinson said. sensory overload in a public place, and you have people “The Army places a lot of who … don’t know what’s going on shooting them dirty looks, demands on us. We give a lot or (saying), ‘You need to discipline your kid’ or ‘You need to of priority to our career,” he said. learn how to parent your kid,’ when that’s not what’s going Photo by Andrea Stone “But you’ve got to give priority on at all. They can have a meltdown tantrum in the middle of Staff Sgt. Oscar Goosby, biomedical equipment specialist, to your marriage because one Wal-Mart, and it’s because the lights are too bright for this Evans Army Community Hospital, Medical Department Activity, day you’re not going to be in kid to handle, and people don’t understand that,” Moyer said. and his wife, Tawanda, hug after they were asked to demonstrate the Army, but you’re still going “Any kind of outlet we can provide for (parents), we’re a comforting hug during a romance class at Elkhorn Conference to be married. You still want to here for them,” she said. Center, June 20. have a spouse to go home to.” COLORADO SPRINGS  ] Coin Club  Corcoran® Tanker Boots $12995 Free Admission ##& 2 2v(%&E+*$* June 28, 29 & 30 at the Freedom Financial Services Expo Center 3650 N. Nevada Ave. Friday 28th from 9AM to 5PM Saturday 29th from 9AM to 5PM Sunday 30th from 9AM to 4PM Buy - Sell - Trade

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A carnival-like atmosphere encompassed Iron Horse Park June 20, as Fort Carson’s single Soldiers somersaulted on bungee trampolines, splashed in a pit of bubbles and enjoyed live music. About 300 Soldiers joined in the fun during the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers’ inaugural Single Soldier Day, which also featured a dunk tank, human foosball and toilet bowl races. Racing motorized toilet bowls through a narrow course proved a big draw. His first time attending a BOSS event, Spc. Mike Johnson, 2nd Pvt. Christian Delgado, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry takes a spin on a motorized toilet bowl during Single Soldier Day, June 20 at Iron Horse Park. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Local band Hydrogen Skyline performs at the Single Soldier Day at cited the races as his favorite activity at the event. Iron Horse Park. The band donated its time to entertain the troops. “I broke my toilet bowl,” Johnson said. Pointing to Spc. Keith Webber, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, he continued, “then he ran over me. I beat him in the obstacle course, though.” Webber said he appreciated that his unit encouraged him and other single Soldiers to attend the event, and authorized them to be away from work for the afternoon. “It was nice that the Army pushed it out to all the single Soldiers, to come for a half day,” Webber said. “It was a good turnout.” BOSS president Spc. Anthony Castillo was pleased with units’ buy-in to the event. “Telling Soldiers ‘this is where you’re going for the day’ really builds morale,” said Castillo. “The more units we get to do that, the more morale we build.” Castillo said the event is a tool for helping Soldiers integrate into units and hopes to transform Single Soldier Day into an annual occurrence “specifically for the single Soldier. An appreciation day, in a sense, to go and have fun.” In true carnival fashion, Soldiers could purchase refreshments, such as funnel cakes, on site. The day’s fun included prize drawings as well, for items donated by local businesses and universities that sponsored the event. Music was provided by deejay Sound of the Soldier and local band Hydrogen Skyline, all volunteering their time. Several married Soldiers also volunteered to help run the many activities. “I volunteered so single Soldiers can have some fun,” said Sgt. Jim Alexander, 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service), who helped run the dunk tank and was even dunked himself several times. “The Soldiers seem to be having a pretty good time,” Alexander said, adding that he would recommend future BOSS events to single Soldiers. After surviving her first dunking, Pvt. Olivia Boerstler, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., said, “I think it’s a lot of fun.” Soldiers interested in becoming more involved with BOSS can speak with their unit’s BOSS representative or contact Castillo at 524-2677. Single Soldiers can also text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive updates and event information, or check the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facebook page for upcoming events. Single Soldiers slip and slide in the BOSS meetings are held the first and third bubble pool during Single Soldier Spc. Robert Fleig, 4th Infantry Division Band, does a flip on the Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. Day June 20 at Iron Horse Park. bungee trampoline. at The Foxhole. 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013 Ceremony honors military service Story and photos by Andrea Stone The use of military working dogs dates back to and more people saying they were coming.” Mountaineer staff World War II with the establishment of the “K-9 When there were concerns about space, Singh Corps” March 13, 1942. decided to move the ceremony off post. He deployed four times to Iraq, and on one of After Vietnam, when the troops came home, The role of military working dogs was highlighted those tours, was chosen to guard President George the dogs were usually left behind to face an during the service, with representatives from the W. Bush when he visited Baghdad in 2008. He uncertain future. Federal Protection Agency and two of their working saved lives, and on Saturday, his life was celebrated All that changed in November 2000, when dogs attending. and his death mourned in a memorial service at President Bill Clinton signed into law House “(I) can attest to the courage of these dogs on a the American Legion Post 38 in Fountain. Resolution 5314, which allowed military working daily basis,” Powers said. “I know how much we MWD Emir H323 may have been four-legged, dogs to be adopted. appreciate these dogs in service to us, helping us.” but the Air Force working dog, adopted by a “On average, every military dog saves 150 lives,” Emir was remembered, not only for his military retired Fort Carson Soldier, garnered respect. Singh said. “Now there are 3,000 military dogs in service, but also his time as a service dog for his “They (military working dogs) are warriors, the K-9 Corps in all military branches. So, 3,000 owner, who attends Pikes Peak Community College. too,” said Daniel Cisneros, assistant state captain, times 150, that’s how many lives have come back, “Emir had a calming effect on the veterans, … and Colorado Patriot Guard Riders. “They are soldiers, saved because of a war dog. That’s a lot of people.” he was very protective,” said Vicki Furaus, certifying and they need to be identified and recognized and Emir, through his owner, had his own Facebook official, Veterans Affairs at PPCC. given the respect and honor due. They save lives.” page with more than 1,500 likes. At the end of the memorial service, Emir’s last The Patriot Riders escorted Emir’s owner, When Emir died, Singh was looking for a way will and testament was read: “Thanks to everybody Lanai Singh, to the memorial service. to honor his life, so she turned to the dog handlers who made the last year and a half one of the most “This is the first time we’ve done something at Fort Carson. exciting and happy times of my life. Every day was like this for the working dogs,” Cisneros said. “(She) first came to us seeking help because the joyful and I will watch over you as Angel Emir.” Emir was retired from Kirtland, Air Force Base, dog had just passed,” said Capt. James Powers, com- N.M., with a back injury and adopted by Singh 17 mander, 69th and 148th Military Police Detachments, months ago. Singh, who was medically retired as a 759th Military Police Battalion. “It originally started specialist from Fort Carson in 2010, waited through out with us doing a ceremony because we had just her time in the Army to adopt a dog. done one for one of our dogs. We had the script. We When Singh knew she wouldn’t be deploying any- had the protocol down. But she started getting more more, she decided to start adopting retired military dogs. Emir was the second of three she’s adopted. She also fostered one. The waitlist to adopt military working dogs is long, and only about Uli pays his respects to fellow military 300 dogs are retired Above: working dog, Emir, at a memorial ceremony each year, Singh said. Saturday at the American Legion Post 38 in The dogs fall under Fountain. Uli and Emir went through basic military two categories — patrol dog training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, dogs and specialized together. After their service, they were both search dogs. The search adopted by retired Spc. Lanai Singh. dogs are easier to place because they are generally less aggressive, she explained. Left: Retired Spc. Lanai Singh accepts a coin “I prefer to adopt and a pin from the Patriot Guard Riders’ ride the patrol dogs so that the captain at a memorial service for Emir, a military other dogs can have working dog, at the American Legion Post 38 in families and children,” Fountain, Saturday. Almost 50 people and four she said. dogs attended the ceremony. We have your community covered

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Claims to the Estate to noon. The EFMP office is located in the Staff Sgt. Joe A. Nunezrodriguez — With deepest hospital’s Woods Soldier Family Care Center, regret to the family of the deceased. Anyone room 2124 on the second floor near the central having claims against or indebtedness to his estate stairs. Contact the EFMP Nurse Administrator should contact 1st Lt. Dana Watson at 930-7429. at 503-7442 for more information. Upcoming events TRICARE challenges — UnitedHealthcare Summer food service — The Fountain-Fort Carson Military & Veterans assumed management of School District offers meals to children without the TRICARE program for the western region charge at Aragon Elementary School, located April 1. There are no changes to supported at 211 S. Main St. in Fountain, and Abrams benefits for TRICARE beneficiaries and all Elementary School, located at 600 Chiles Ave. existing referrals for covered benefits will be on Fort Carson. Breakfast and lunch will be honored by UMV. Questions about covered offered Monday-Friday from 7:15-8:15 a.m. benefits or TRICARE coverage should be and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 19. directed to the TRICARE Service Center inside Evans Army Community Hospital or UMV at General announcements 888-874-9378. For more information, visit Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 https://www.uhcmilitarywest.com. needs scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy Changes to dining facility — The Evans Army the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, Community Hospital DFAC has reduced menu helping the community and more. Contact options on weekends and holidays. Weekends Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, and federal holiday hours are: breakfast, troop(underscore)[email protected]. 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Water quality report — The Directorate of Public dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. The DFAC offers an Works has issued its annual water quality report. assortment of nutritious grab-n-go items during these Fort Carson’s water, supplied by Colorado meal hours: breakfast — assorted beverages, Springs Utilities, is of high quality and has been cold cereal, assorted pastries, hard-boiled eggs, for many years. The report can be viewed at breakfast burritos, scones, muffins, fresh fruit and www.carson.army.mil/DPW. yogurt; lunch and dinner — assorted beverages, School lunch and breakfast program — School assorted pre-made sandwiches, assorted pre-made District 8 is accepting applications for the salads, fresh fruit, yogurt and assorted desserts. national School Lunch and School Breakfast Call 526-7968 or 7973 for more information. programs. Application forms are being provided Library program — Tutor.com for military Families to all homes with a letter to parents. Additional offers homework and studying help from a copies are available in each school. The professional tutor, any time of day or night, free information provided on the application is for K-12 students in military Families. Expert confidential and will be used only for the purpose tutors are available online 24/7 to help students of determining eligibility and verifying data. in more than 16 subjects, including math, Applications may be submitted any time during science, English and social studies. Tutor.com the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at can also help with standardized test prep, Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] for Advance Placement exams and with college The Directorate of Emergency Services operates more information. essays. Visit http://www.tutor.com/military for Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., Immunizations for summer vacations — If more information. regardless of inclement weather or road traveling out of the country, ensure vaccinations Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — conditions along Essayons Road, which is an are up to date. It takes about two weeks to Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used develop immunity after vaccination. Call the help minimize the impact of budget cuts on to access several ranges and training areas, so travel clinic, 526-2939, to schedule shots. medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital the road remains open during all conditions. In Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph receives funding based on patients seen and order to notify the motorists of the actual road speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned conditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions” and Airfield Roads will be reduced to can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers status signs are now located along Butts and 30 mph, effective July 9. Call 526-9267 and departments and clinics fully functional. Essayons roads showing whether road conditions for information regarding the change. Call 526-7256 for more information. are green, amber or red. One sign is at the Same day appointments — Evans Army Adult immunizations — Adult patients can visit intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, Community Hospital Family Medicine their Family Medicine Clinics for all immunizations. facing north, and the other is on Essayons Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and The Allergy Clinic will no longer provide adult Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic. Pediatric Clinic are operating under an immunizations. Contact your primary medical Automated medical referral — A new automated appointment model called “Open Access,” provider or clinic for more information reminder system is now in place for medical offering same day appointments. Beneficiaries Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a may not be offered the exact hour they want. needs volunteers for den leaders and committee civilian specialist in the network will receive Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, to members. No experience is needed. Training a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military make an appointment. will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. Health System. The call will remind patients to Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Vista There is always a need for new volunteers to make an appointment. If a patient has already Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is fill positions or just help out at various activities. made an appointment, an option will allow him offering six to 12 month leases to Colorado Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson to report that information. There is also an residents displaced by the wildfire. Call 683-3660 at [email protected] or the Cub Master, option to cancel the referral. Unless acted upon, for more information. Robert Jepsen, [email protected] these reminders will recur at 20, 60 and 120 Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. days. Call 524-2637 for more information on — TRICARE Online users must update their Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family the automated call system. military hospital or clinic location online each Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort time they relocate. Transferring military hospital Triple Threat meetings for Family members of Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically military personnel dealing with post-traumatic credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email Hepatitis A alert — An outbreak of hepatitis A is 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. [email protected] for more information believed to be associated with Townsend Farms Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries [email protected] for details. Donations may be dropped off at the store purchased from Costco and possibly other retail Medications self-care program suspended — during normal business hours or at the recycling locations. The Fort Carson Commissary does Due to fiscal constraints, Evans Army center located near the main exchange. not sell this product. TRICARE beneficiaries Community Hospital is suspending the over- Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination who ate Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant the-counter medication self-care program. All to and from post, as well as van pool options, Blend frozen berries in the past 14 days should self-care classes have been cancelled pending typically for those commuting 30 or more contact their assigned health care provider or further information, and training information miles to post. Riders are matched based on their the Department of Preventive Medicine, will be removed from the Evans Preventive origination and destination points, as well as days 526-2939, to discuss the need for hepatitis A Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive and times of travel. Users specify whether they vaccine or immune globulin injections. Medicine at 526-8201 for more information. are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are Exceptional Family Member Program hours Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters interested in sharing driving duties. When a change — Evans Army Community Hospital’s seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families “match” is found, users are notified immediately EFMP office increased its hours of operation to to participate in the military mentoring program, of rider options, allowing them to contact and better accommodate the needs of servicemembers which matches children with adult volunteers who coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the and Families. The new hours are: Monday- serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013

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Chapel briefs Facebook:Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Chapel Schedule Club Beyond is a program for military middle ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call Saturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 719-355-9594 for dates and times. Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Chapel. Call 526-5744 for more information. Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583 Military Council of Catholic Womenmeets Friday Mon-Fri Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial First Friday of month Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Christopher/526-7386 Chapel. For information, call 526-5769 or visit PROTESTANT “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Bible Study Women” on Facebook. Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386 Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888 Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. EASTERN ORTHODOX Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4340 Email [email protected] or visit PWOC JEWISH Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Veterans ISLAMIC SERVICES Memorial Chapel. Food is provided. Call 971- Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. 219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email arthur.ford (FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCA @myldsmail. net for more information. Sunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected] Heartbeat, a support group COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE for battle buddies, Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information. Family members and friends who are suicide survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information. Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) 6990 Mekong St. Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from Contact Richard Stites at Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more 719-598-6576 or Cheryl study times and location. information, call 526-8263.

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Water World’s highest People who didn’t bring food will Parkway (Exit 220). Turn west on $$$$ = $61 to $80 Nearby are the H Orena and thrill rides include The River Attractions, have plenty of choices. Pharaoh’s Feast Thornton Parkway then take Pecos 2 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Funh2ouse interactive attractions, with Spacebowl/Pranktank, The Lines, The Buffet features burgers, chicken, pulled Street to 88th Avenue and turn left spray and drench features. Wave, Zoomerang, Voyage to the pork, a salad bar and desserts. Buy the into the Water World parking lot. Riders take Pirates Plunge to escape from the Pirate Fortress in Calypso Cove, The Big Top area is at the far south Center of the Earth, Jet Street and Mile Pharaoh’s Feast wristband and eat all Call 303-427-7873 or visit Places to see in the an attraction in Water World in the Denver area. end of the park. 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of motorcycles/quads on the fully paved Pikes Independence Day will be celebrated with a free Peak Highway. Tickets are $40 online and $50 concert by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic at the tollgate. Visit http://www.ppihc.com for Orchestra at Memorial Park Thursday. Food E information about the race and camping on vendors will be on hand and picnics are welcome. Pikes Peak, call 685-4400. Come early for the 7:30 p.m. concert. Memorial GOutT Park is on East Pikes Peak Avenue, between The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest Hancock Avenue and Union Boulevard. is the pre-race celebration held on Tejon Street between Colorado Avenue and Bijou Street Rock Ledge Ranch celebrates a “Family Fourth” Donkey Derby Days in Cripple Creek are Friday. The event is free and includes live bands, at the historic site, on the left side of the Saturday-Sunday. In its 82nd year, with live a chili cook-off and motorcycle jumpers. 30th Street entrance to the Garden of entertainment, family activities, a parade, contests the Gods., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. and donkey races, it’s a crowd favorite. Food Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur The old-fashioned Independence Day celebration vendors will be on hand. There’s no admission is open Saturday-Sunday until Aug. 4 from includes a reading of the Declaration of fee. Cripple Creek is west of Colorado Springs; 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Regular admission is $19.95 Independence. Visit a Civil War encampment and take Highway 24 west to Highway 67 south. for adults, $9 for children. Take Interstate 25 a Buffalo Soldier bivouac. Carnival games will north to Exit 172 and follow the signs. be available for a nominal fee and hot dogs and Elitch Gardens near downtown Denver is open homemade ice cream will be available. Patriotic for the season. The amusement park and water The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 10-13 at music will be performed by the Fountain Creek park are open daily. Tickets at the park are Norris-Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Brass Band. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for $45.99 for anyone taller than 48 inches. Those Gold Camp Road in Colorado Springs. ages 6-17 and those 5 and under are admitted under 48 inches tall are charged $31.99. Parking Advance tickets for the end zone for July 10-11 free. For information, call 578-6777. is $15. Information, Tickets and Registration 7:15 p.m. performances are $12 and grandstand has discounted tickets for $29 each. Take seats are $20. Tickets for July 12-13 are $15 History Colorado Center has opened an exhibit Interstate 25 north to Denver and take Exit 212A. for end zone seats and $20 for grandstand seats. “The American Soldier: A Photographic Walk-up tickets at the stadium cost $3 more. Tribute,” a national traveling exhibit of 116 Lakeside Amusement Park in the Denver area is Tickets for children 12 and under are half price large photos that capture unforgettable images open for the season. The historic park is at 4601 for advance grandstand seats and $1 for advance of American Soldiers — from 1861 to the War Sheridan Blvd. in the suburb of Lakeside; call matinee performance tickets. There’s a $2 military on Terrorism. History Colorado Center is a 303-477-1621. The 105-year-old park has classic discount for grandstand seats for adults; call Blue Star Museum participant, and active-duty rides and a scenic lake. Gate admission is $2.50. 635-1101, ext. 5, for tickets and information. servicemembers and up to five Family members Pay for each ride or buy an unlimited ride wrist are admitted free to the museum through Labor tag for $14 Monday-Friday and $22 Saturday- Blue Star Museum participants admit active- Day, and there’s a discount in the cafe and gift Sunday and holidays. For schedule information duty military members and up to five shop. The center is at 1200 Broadway in Denver, go to http//www.lakesideamusementpark.com. Family members free of admission until call 303-447-8679. Labor Day. The Fine Arts Center, the Peterson Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the race up Air and Space Museum and the World Figure The Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra Pikes Peak, is Sunday. The 91st hill climb starts Skating Museum in Colorado Springs are Blue performs a free concert, “America the at 8 a.m. Fans must be up the peak before Star Museum participants. Beautiful,” at Security Service Field July 20, start time in order to see the race. The nation’s at 7:30 p.m. The stadium opens at 5:30 p.m. second oldest race, behind the Indianapolis 500, The Independence Day celebration Wednesday Parking is $5 at Security Service Field parking features eight car divisions and eight classes at Iron Horse Park has been postponed. lot. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

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Outdoor Pool hosts luau Story and photos by Walt Johnson day was designed to give people a chance to Mountaineer staff enjoy physical training by swimming, providing an opportunity for children to learn about how Post patrons came to the Outdoor Pool in aquatics can help meet their physical fitness large numbers Saturday as the post aquatics needs and afford Families a fun-filled day of center hosted a luau party. games and activities centered around aquatics. According to aquatics center officials, the A number of Families lined up prior to the pool opening at 10 a.m., ready to take part in the event. There were more than 250 people at the facility within the first half hour and another 150 showed up within the next hour. “We knew we would have a good participation level because ... (we) had a very good presale (of tickets). Judging by how presales went we knew there was a huge demand for a program like this and, after the first half-hour, we knew we were right,” said Stephanie Kowaluk, assistant aquatics center manager. In addition to the swimming activities, the first 200 patrons to arrive received free food. The event was so successful that the aquatics center manager, Jennifer Pearson, said they are considering more holiday- or event-themed programs for the post community. “I think one of the best things we did today was making sure that we kept the kids entertained. We had enough games, toys and prizes available so we could continuously handout those items A post youth flies off the high diving to the children, and that kept them board during splash game activities very entertained and I think the Saturday at the Outdoor Pool luau event. parents enjoyed that aspect of our program today,” Pearson said. Above: Stefanie Jenkins, left, receives a skateboard that simulates floating on water from Stephanie Kowaluk, assistant aquatics center manager, Saturday at the Outdoor Pool.

Right: Children participate in a game at the “kiddie pool” at the Outdoor Pool luau Saturday. The children were trying to see how many table tennis balls they could scoop out of the water using only a plastic shovel to put them into plastic buckets. 36 MOUNTAINEER — June 28, 2013 On the BENCH Scholarship award winner Sgt. 1st Class Courtney Fountain-Fort Carson High School Hall of Williams, Sergeant Famer and current Minnesota Vikings right Audie Murphy Club vice tackle Phil Loadholt will hold a free football president, left, talks with clinic Friday for District 8 students. Michael Mendoza, SAMC The clinic, held at the high school stadium, scholarship recipient, and his parents, features two sessions: seventh- through Command Sgt. Maj. 12th-graders from 8-11 a.m., and third- through Michael Mendoza and sixth-graders from 1-4 p.m. Nancy Mendoza, recently. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare Michael Mendoza earned and Recreation officials have announced a the group’s scholarship change to the group workout schedule for July. award which is funded, According to officials, all group exercise in part, by the Fort Carson classes, except kettle bell classes, will be free during Bowl football tournament the month as DFMWR prepares for some changes held each year in February. to the program beginning in August. For more information on the free classes, call 526-3107. Photo by Walt Johnson The Big Dog Brag Funner Mudder five- and-two-kilometer mud obstacle course event is scheduled for Aug. 3 in Colorado Springs. who are enrolled in Colorado colleges or universities Sunday for games against the Giants that begin at 2:40 Event organizers said it is a community activity are eligible, as are U.S. military personnel stationed p.m. The Los Angeles Dodgers will be the opposition designed to do something memorable and fun in Colorado and their Family members. The games Tuesday in a game that will begin at 6:40 p.m. for participants. The organizers said it is a day have been organized in accordance with NCAA Military personnel can purchase tickets in the of food, music, contests, mud volleyball, a children’s guidelines with some exceptions. Online registration outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved fun zone and more. is at http://www.coloradospringssports.org. infield/outfield area for their Families and friends The two-kilometer course has more than The National Physique Committee 2013 for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), 12 obstacles designed for Families. Anyone 6 and Steel City Figure, Bikini Physique and Natural a discount from the usual range of $21-$39. Call older who wants to experience the mud and fun Bodybuilding championships will be held in 303-ROCKIES when you are ready to purchase without all the run is invited to take part in the Pueblo Saturday. tickets and state that you are with the military two-kilometer event. The five-kilometer course The event, which features military athletes, and provide the reference number 21231001. has more than 20 challenging obstacles designed takes place at the Pueblo Convention Center. The Colorado Springs Flames continue for anyone 13 and older. Prejudging begins at 10 a.m. and the finals at 4:30 regular season football play July 6 when it For more information, go to p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. hosts the Colorado Springs Veterans at Harrison http://www.bigdogbrag.com. The next Commanding General Golf Scramble High School in Colorado Springs. The 2012 Rocky Mountain State Games is Wednesday at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. The two-time defending champions will close are looking for amateur athletes to register The event will begin with a shotgun start at out regular season play and look to lock up home for July competitions. 12:30 p.m. The event is a four-person team concept, field advantage for the conference championship Online registration is underway for athletes according to golf course officials. Call 526-4102 game scheduled for July 15 at Harrison High School. who wish to compete in the 35 sports for this to reserve a spot. The golf course is scheduled to The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host Military year’s event. The games will be held July 19-21 hold a CG golf scramble in August and September. Appreciation Night July 11. and 26-28 at various venues in Colorado Springs. The Colorado Rockies are offering military The Sky Sox play the Salt Lake Bees, the According to the Colorado Springs Sports members special ticket buys this season. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim triple-A Corporation, participants must be Colorado residents The next opportunity is when the Rockies take affiliate, at 7:05 p.m. at Security Service Field for at least 30 days prior to the first day of the on the San Francisco Giants Friday at 6:40 p.m. in Colorado Springs. competition they wish to enter. In addition, students The Rockies will also offer discounts Saturday and Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per Family — are available at Information, Tickets and Registration. The vouchers need to be exchanged at the Security Service Field box office, located near Powers Boulevard and Barnes Road. Gotcha If the game is postponed, the tickets will be good for admission to another game this year. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will hold a Demo Day event July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Colorado Springs During the event, customers will get the oppor- Cyclone tunity to sample golf products from various vendors. linebacker and The golf course will supply range balls and people Fort Carson’s will have the opportunity to purchase the products Kristopher Pierce, they sample. For more information call 526-4102. right, tackles DFMWR hosts a soccer tournament in August. Denver Pirates Carson Classic 2013 will be held Aug. 9-11 quarterback Mark at the post soccer fields next to Iron Horse Sports Shaffer during and Fitness Center. The entry fee for the tournament action recently at Five Star Stadium is $250 and must be paid by Aug. 1. in Thornton. The Fédération Internationale de Football Cyclones face Association rules will apply. The tournament the Pueblo Steel will have a pool round and then an elimination Saturday at St. tournament to determine the champion. A most Mary’s High valuable player, top goalie and an all-tournament School football team will be selected and individuals on first- stadium in and second-place teams will receive awards. Colorado Springs For more information contact Archie at 6:30 p.m. Ngwayah at [email protected] or 678-431-7454 or Christopher Ibay at [email protected] or Photo by Walt Johnson 701-240-2511. — Compiled by Walt Johnson June 28, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 37

Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Shulesia Dawson Intramural athlete What is your background in sports? I didn’t play organized sports until (after) I graduated from high school. When I was growing up, I was more of a band geek than a sports player. When I was younger, I did play pickup games with my cousins but never anything organized. Since I joined the military, I have competed in volleyball, (flag) football and dodge ball with the company. What do you consider your best sports moment? Anytime I play dodge ball, and I’m able to hit someone and get them out. There is something really exhilarating to me to be able to throw the ball at that distance and score points for my team by eliminating a player from the other team. What is the one thing in sports you haven’t done that you would still like to do? I would love to learn how to swim. Once I am able to swim, I would like to compete in swimming competitions to see how well I could measure up. If you could go to any sports championship what would it be? I would have a hard time picking between the Olympic Games and the NBA championships. I love watching basketball, which I think is the most invigorating sport ever to watch. I think everyone should want to go to the Olympic Games at least once to cheer for their country and be able to watch the best athletes a country can send compete. I would love that experience. People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that ... I have the musical talent for playing the trombone. People don’t realize ... that my background (is) in music, and I really enjoy playing the trombone. When people first meet me, and I show them pictures of me when I was in high school playing the trombone, they have a hard time believing it was me. I get a laugh when people say that the trombone was just as big as I was .

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