Vol. 74, No. 29 July 22, 2016
Diving in
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Above: U.S. Army Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (ODAs), Soldiers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) pose for a group photo after a maritime training exercise near Astoria, regon. B practicing combat di es, beach infi ltrations and high alue target extractions, these ODAs will be ready for real-world scenarios requiring a maritime assault force. Left: U.S. Army Soldiers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), perform last minute checks as they prepare to conduct a dive off the coast of Astoria, Oregon. Soldiers ho are Special orces ombat i er ualifi ed conduct annual training to sta current and profi cient on their abilities to conduct maritime operations. Army Cyber develops workforce By David Vergun commander, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence Fogarty spoke July 14 at the “Network Readiness Army News Service and Fort Gordon, Georgia. in a Complex World” panel hosted by the Association “We think we made the right call because both of the United States Army. The Army is the only service that didn’t create a inform (each) other,” he said. “Most defenders come Besides signal and military intelligence, electronic separate military occupational specialty for offensive from the signal side, most offensive come from the and defensive cyber, said Maj. Gen. Stephen Fogarty, military intelligence side.” See Cyber on Page 4
Message board Inside Iron Horse Week takes place Aug. 1-4 on Fort Carson. See page 4. Pages 18-19 Page 5 Pages 6-7 2 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 Commentary
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Commanding General: Tips lead to healthy summer eating a Gen R anF Gonsal es Commentary by Carol Carr cannot live without some potato salad, then enjoy just a Garrison Commander: ol Ronald Fitch Clinical dietitian, Evans Army Community Hospital few bites to keep your portion size in check. arrison ublic Affairs ffi cer ee c tt Go easy on fried foods. Fried chicken can often be a Summer is here and it’s time to fi re up the grill. summertime favorite but is fi lled with extra fat. Instead, Chief, Print and Web Communications: Barbecues can be a good time to enjoy the great outdoors grill skinless chicken breast or bake chicken in a crunchy Ric ert and socialize with friends and Family; however they can coating such as corn fl akes. If you love barbecue sauce on Editor: e inFisher also be fi lled with fat and sugar-laden foods. your chicken, try making your own instead of using the How can you eat healthy and manage your weight this sugar-rich store-bought brand. 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ost eatherhotline 526-0096 July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News 4ID bids farewell to DCG By Spc. David Freydin During the ceremony, Gonsalves presented the 4th Infantry Division ic Affairs Office Legion of Merit and a statue of Kit Carson to Mingus as a token of appreciation Soldiers, Families, civilians and community Amy Mingus received the Outstanding Civilian members gathered to bid farewell to Brig. Gen. James Service Medal, Heart of the Mountain Pendant and J. Mingus, deputy commanding general, 4th Infantry Ivy Spouse Award for outstanding public service as a Division, at Founders Field July 15. Thrift Shop adviser. Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, James Mingus thanked Gonsalves and guests for 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, kicked off the ceremony making his experience at Fort Carson a memorable one. expressing his gratitude toward Mingus and his Family. “To general Gonsalves, your leadership, mentor- “Jim is a Soldier’s Soldier and at heart would prefer ship, friendship … made us truly feel like Family,” he to be out in the field with our Soldiers,” said Gonsalves. said, adding that even though he spent most of his time “With our loss of the Mingus Family also comes our deployed, Gonsalves and his command team went time to celebrate and express our appreciation for their the extra mile to help make the mission successful. contributions and tremendous impacts they have had on James Mingus arrived at the Mountain Post nearly Fort Carson and the Iron Horse Division. Your leadership two years ago and took over as the deputy commanding and the impact that you have made here at Fort Carson general Sept. 29, 2015. He deployed to Germany in January and all across Europe will undoubtedly have a lasting as commander of the 4th Inf. Div. Mission Command effect for many more years to come. I wish you great Element (MCE), which is the regionally aligned divi- success as you depart to Fort Leavenworth.” sion headquarters for Europe. The division deployed the MCE to oversee U.S. Army forces in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Bulgaria that are sup- “ Your leadership and the porting Operation Atlantic Resolve. The MCE represents the first division-level headquarters in Europe since 2011. impact that you have made here James Mingus, who deployed in support of opera- at Fort Carson and all across tions Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom 12 times Photo by Joseph Francis from 2001 to 2012, was attacked by a suicide bomber Brig. Gen. James J. Mingus, deputy commanding Europe will undoubtedly in Afghanistan in 2012. Mingus was saved by Medal general, 4th Infantry Division, delivers his farewell speech of Honor recipient, Retired U.S. Army Capt. Florent at Founders Field July 15. He thanked Maj. Gen. Ryan have a lasting effect for many Groberg, and said the experience reinforced how F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and important and precious Soldiers truly are. Fort Carson, for making his experience at Fort Carson more years to come.” Mingus’ next assignment is director of the Mission memorable. Mingus’ next assignment is director of the Command Center of Excellence, part of the Army Mission Command Center of Excellence, part of the Army — Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Schedule of events Iron Horse Week run Medical Stakes Pershing Field Medical Simulation Training Center • Aug. 1, 6:30 a.m. until complete • Aug. 1-3, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. • ug. a.m. finals Basketball Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Volleyball • Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center • Aug. 2-3, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Aug. 1-2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • ug. a.m. finals • ug. a.m. to noon finals
Combat swim Orienteering Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Training Area Bravo • Aug. 1-2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Aug. 3, 9 a.m. until complete Soccer Combatives Pershing Field William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center • Aug. 1-2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. • ug. a.m. to .m. ualifier • Aug. 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., intermediate Softball • ug. a.m. to .m. finals Mountain Post Sports Complex • Aug. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Flag football • ug. a.m. finals Mountain Post Sports Complex • Aug. 1-3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ultimate frisbee • ug. a.m. finals North side of Pershing Field • Aug. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Golf tournament Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Awards ceremony, • Aug. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Iron Horse Week barbecue and Josh Turner concert Marksmanship Pershing Field, Aug. 4 Ranges 5, 11, 15 and 69 • Awards ceremony, 11 a.m. • Aug. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Barbecue and social, noon (Course description and safety brief) • Josh Turner concert, 3 p.m. • Aug. 2, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Aug. 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cyber training for officers is now cyber workforce to be shifted to Title 10, intelligence and military intelligence Cyber underway and the first enlisted cyber “excepted service,” he said. to become cyber professionals “with- From Page 1 course at Fort Gordon will begin in “Excepted service means it’s easier out starting from scratch,” since they February, he noted. to hire people, it’s easier to pay people, already come equipped with a lot of warfare (EW) “will be linked inextri- and it’s easier to get rid of people who the knowledge and skills necessary to cably to cyber,” Fogarty said. Developing cyber workforce aren’t working out,” Schneider said. “It integrate into cyber operations, he said. “That newly integrated force will Congress, the administration and is a much more flexible system.” Fogarty added that “cyber is the provide EW and cyber planners at the Office of the Secretary of Defense Army’s most important power-projection brigade combat team, division and have been in discussions to change the A parallel approach platform.” corps levels,” he continued. “It will authorities of cyber. Currently, the cyber A memo signed July 12, by the direc- The weapon is the network, Fogarty provide the actual operators for workforce falls under Title 5, said Karl tors of Office of Personnel Management, said. Without information dominance, offensive electronic attack capabilities. Schneider, principal deputy assistant the Office of Management and Budget, aircraft can’t fly, ships don’t sail We’re the only service that’s added EW secretary of the Army, Manpower and and the federal chief information officer, and ground forces don’t maneuver on to the mix.” Reserve Affairs. The plan is for the makes it easier for people in signals the battlefield. July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military
Sgt. Christopher Hunt, horizontal construction 588th BEB train, engineer, 842nd Engineer Company, 153rd Engineer Battalion, 196th partner with Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Dakota National Guard, directs South Dakota NG a bulldozer at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site during 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s Operation Iron Strike fi eld training e ercise July 12. The 842nd. teamed up with 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion for the e ercise as part of the Associated Units pilot program that partners active-duty units with Reserve- component units to enhance mobilization readiness.
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones Engineer Battalion, 196th Maneuver Enhancement program was launched in March to establish formal r Ar ore ri a e o at ea ic Affairs Offi ce, Brigade, South Dakota National Guard, partnered with relationships between units in the active Army, Army 4th Infantry Division the 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Reserve and Army National Guard. Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during Although both the 842nd and 588th are engineer Interoperability and unit cohesion are important the Iron Strike fi eld training exercise, July 7 to Friday. units, each provided unique profi ciencies to 3rd Brigade’s parts of the overall success of the Army’s mission. The partnership is part of the Army’s Associated multi-faceted, full-spectrum fi re coordination exercise. In the spirit of increasing cohesiveness, National Units pilot program, a new concept to increase readiness Guardsmen from the 842nd Engineer Company, 153rd and responsiveness of the Army as a total force. The See Iron Strike on Page 10
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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo Sgt.1st Class James Suh, platoon sergeant, Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division dismount Soldiers during testing of the Stryker Virtual Collective Trainer July 14. Soldiers with Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, “deployed” with U.S. armed forces July 14, to seize and secure an oil pipeline in the imaginary country of Atropia. But this time, Soldiers prepared to seize a key objective from the Arianan forces from an air-conditioned building on Fort Carson using the Stryker Virtual Collective Trainer (SVCT). “We are saving money by coming here and giving them multiple iterations,” said Capt. Jacob Haag, commander, Company B, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Then when we go on to the platoon validation exercise we get to have graduate-level conversations. We can learn here in the virtual trainer before we even get on the ground.” The SVCT consists of four Stryker infantry carrier vehicles. There is a driver vehicle commander, gunner, two guards Cpl. Matthew Arron Cicero, left, located outside the vehicle and dismounted Trainer as a full platoon set. We have had Inf. Div. “I was impressed.” and Sgt. Charles Wadman, team squads that the Soldier can control as it in our lab as a single vehicle, but this is Stinchfi eld said they would use the leaders, Company B, 4th Battalion, individual avatars inside the Stryker and the fi rst time we have networked together feedback they have been getting from 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker when dismounted. and connected using virtual battle space the Soldiers for requirements needed Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry “We came here at the invitation of Col. to create a platoon collective capability.” before fi elding the SVCT. Division, train as guards located (Curtis) Taylor (commander, 1st SBCT),” The Soldiers are assessing the SVCT’s “We are happy to be here.” he said. outside the Stryker vehicle during said Maj. Mike Stinchfi eld, chief, Combined capabilities while using the system to train “Honestly, if we feel at the Combined their virtual training. Soldiers with Arms Center-Training Innovation Facility, as a platoon. Arms Center we don’t get feedback from 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. tested the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Fort “I liked how I could view everything,” the operational Army about a system in Unit conducts training Stryker Virtual Collective Trainer Leavenworth, Kansas. “This is the fi rst time said Pfc. Moises Soriano, driver, Company development, then we are probably not July 13. VR for Strykers we have set up the Stryker Virtual Collective B, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., 1st SBCT, 4th asking the right people.”
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support the maneuver units by providing more construction assets compared to collaboration with the 842nd. Iron Strike mobility and countermobility using 588th BEB.” “I feel that the 842nd engineers are From Page 5 various methods.” Partnering with the 3rd ABCT a tremendous unit,” said Command Sgt. During Iron Strike, the 842nd used allowed the National Guard Soldiers Maj. Walter Stevens, senior noncommis- “Our unit focuses mainly on hori- equipment such as bulldozers and front-end to experience and be part of a brigade- sioned officer, 588th BEB, 3rd ABCT, 4th zontal construction,” said Sgt. 1st Class loaders to enhance defensive positions level exercise. Inf. Div. “Their technical expertise is far Robert Bute, motor sergeant, 842nd Eng., for the maneuver units. “It was a really good experience for superior than I’ve ever seen. They’re a 153rd Eng. Bn., 196th MEB, South Dakota “Our mission was to support 588th our National Guard troops to see how great contributor to our team.” National Guard. “We have engineers who BEB and 3rd ABCT by digging tank active-duty units operate,” Bute said. “It Iron Strike serves as a final build roads and structures.” ditches … for the Abrams tanks and was also good for us to get more familiar home-station, validation exercise prior Spc. Jesse Dupras, combat engineer, Bradley fighting vehicles,” Bute said. with our own equipment.” to 3rd ABCT’s upcoming National Company A, 588th BEB, 3rd ABCT, 4th “We are able to do more construc- The 588th BEB leadership also Training Center rotation at Fort Irwin, Inf. Div., said, “Our main mission is to tion missions because our unit has expressed their appreciation for the California. July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 11 12 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 Fighting Eagles learn CBRN survival Story and photo by 1st Lt. Samuel Jolley 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted operational decontamin ation (decon) training in preparation for a culminating fire coordination exercise during Iron Strike field exercise, July 13. The purpose of the decon course was to increase readiness, adaptability and proficiency in reacting to a chemi- cal, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) attack. “The goal of CBRN training is to familiarize each Soldier on how to react in a worst-case scenario,” said Maj. Michael Harrison, operations officer, 1st any circumstance under conditions as is to limit the spread of a chemical Sgt. Hassan Rammal, center, noncom- Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. close to combat as possible.” warfare agent,” Rammal said. “To ac- missioned officer in charge of chemical, Div. “Operational decontamination helps The training kicked off with mech- complish this, a decontamination lane is biological, radiological and nuclear reduce the effects of a chemical warfare anized infantry Soldiers conducting broken down into measuring the extent (CBRN) training, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry agent in the area we may be operating a movement to contact. After over- of contamination, initial wash of Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat in, for both friendly units and the whelming the enemy, the Soldiers were contaminant, application of decon- Team, 4th Infantry Division, helps a Soldier civilian population.” hit with simulated chemical rockets taminant, detailed wash of vehicle, and properly put on the Joint Service Lightweight During the Iron Strike exercise that forced them to react and continue secondary monitoring.” Integrated Suit Technology gear during at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, the their mission wearing their chemical “I already knew a lot of what we decontamination training July 13. The training scenarios include possible enemy protective equipment. executed during our movement to contact, purpose of the training was to prepare attack with weapons of mass destruction. The units then moved to a site to but I learned more during the operational Soldiers for a CBRN attack if deployed “Due to the CBRN threat that learn about the stages of decon. decontamination training,” said 1st Lt. overseas. adversaries overseas present, it is Once at the decon site, training Markus Ford, platoon leader, Company essen tial that our conventional fighting was broken down into five stations for B, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd ABCT, The training provided an oppor- forces are able to conduct all operations “contaminated” Soldiers to pass through, 4th Inf. Div. “I’m glad we had the tunity for Soldiers to get reacquainted in our chemical protective equipment as said Sgt. Hassan Rammal, CBRN NCO, oppor tunity to conduct CBRN train- with their CBRN equipment in prepara- well as our ability to quickly decontami- 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 3rd ABCT, 4th ing. Iron Strike has given our Soldiers tion for the brigade’s upcoming rotation nate and get back into the fight,” said Inf. Div. confidence knowing that they have the at the National Training Center at Fort Harrison. “We’re training readiness for “The purpose of decontamination right equipment to survive in combat.” Irwin, California.
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Military p o ing benefits. The registry is available at https:// Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry veteran.mobilehealth.va.gov/AHBurnPitRegistry. Briefs — Veterans and service members who have Army health care recruiters — will be conducting deployed to the Southwest Asia theater of operations informational briefings Tuesday from 11 a.m. to Ongoing on or after Aug. 2, 1990, as well as those who have noon and 2-3 p.m. at the Fort Carson Education Free commercial driver’s license training — deployed to Afghanistan or Djibouti after Sept. 11, Center, building 1117 classroom 303B. Learn more Teamsters Military Assistance Program/ABF Freight 2001, can use the registry questionnaire to report about U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Commercial Driver’s License training program exposures to airborne hazards (such as smoke programs such as the Army-Baylor Physical establishes a direct pathway for transitioning from burn pits, oil-well fires, or pollution during Therapy Program, Army Enlisted Commissioning Soldiers to secure high-quality, skills-based training deployment), as well as other exposures and health Program, Master of Social Work, Social Work in commercial driving and enter immediate concerns. The registry creates a snapshot from Internship Program and the Health Professions employment with ABF Freight upon transition. which to identify changes in health; provides a Scholarship Program. Contact Capt. Nicole Skroch This six-week intensive career skills training questionnaire that can be completed and used to at 303-873-0491 or [email protected], program is a combination of in-classroom learning discuss concerns with a health care provider; and or Sgt. 1st Class Lyndie Corder at lyndie.s.corder. and practical driving and maneuvers. The program addresses follow-up care and Veterans Affairs [email protected]. is free to eligible transitioning Soldiers within 180 days of transitioning from active service. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information ETS briefings — are available at http://www. transition overview, Military Occupational Skill session which is held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions. Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of the education center, building 1117, room 309. html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for more information. Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs Directorate of Public Works services — Services Reassignment briefings — are available at http://www. benefits. Elective classes available following the range from repair and maintenance of facilities carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/ program include social networking, employer day, to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning Levy.html. advanced résumé, federal résumé and dress for motor pools. Below are phone numbers and points Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career Skills success. Optional track days consist of entrepre- of contact for services: Program — The 12-week program partners eligible/ neurship, technical and higher education. • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Support selected transitioning Soldiers with local companies in • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. management or professional internships. Participants 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks and spend time in a classroom environment gaining valuable Transition Unit Soldiers. for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs corporate skills and management certifi cations. This • Briefings — predeployment briefs for transitioning or other facility damage. program is designed for active-duty Soldiers within service members and professional development • Elevator maintenance — Call the Fort Carson 180 days of transition, available to work shortly after briefs for leaders and staff can be scheduled by Support Services service order desk at 526-5345. completion of the program and who hold a bachelor’s calling 526-1001/6465. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at degree or equivalent experience in a military field or Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] an associate’s degree with 10 years of equivalent is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is experience. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. overflowing or emergency service is attend an information session held Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services required. the third Wednesday of each month • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- • Facility custodial services — Call at 10 a.m. in the education center, Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email building 1117, room 112. customer is served at 3:30 p.m. [email protected] for ser- Better Opportunities Disposition Services — Disposition • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- for Single Soldiers vice needs or to report complaints. Services - Defense Logistics Agency in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal BOSS meetings are held (DLA) Disposition Services Colorado 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, the first Wednesday of — Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or each month at 4 p.m. in Springs, in building 324, 1475 call 526-3321 for an appointment. email [email protected]. The Hub conference room. Wickersham Blvd., conducts ori- • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — • Self-help — Call Terry Hagen at 526- entations as required. Orientations Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. 9262 or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail. Contact Spc. Anna Lopez discuss DLA processes to include Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions mil for tool sign-up and assistance/ at 524-2677 or visit the turning in excess property, reutiliz- coordinated on case-by-case basis. guidance. BOSS office in room 106 ing government property, web-based of The Hub. • Subsistence Support Management Office, • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag tools available, special handling of building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to at 526-2859 or email anthony.d.haag. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” property and environmental needs. To noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. [email protected]. to 40404 to receive updates schedule an orientation, contact Allen • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 • Base operations contracting of- and event information. Kirkpatrick, allen.kirkpatrick@dla. — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- ficer representative — Call Dan mil, for environmental requirements; 4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call Jahnke at 524-0191 or email daniel.j.jahnke. Jason Graffi, jason.graffi@dla.mil, for receiving/ 526-9094. [email protected] for questions on snow re- turn in; David Sams, [email protected] for • Installation Property Book Office, building moval, grounds maintenance and contractor reutilization/web tools. 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and response to service orders. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, or [email protected] to request, for service the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer or to report damaged or overturned latrines. University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Services, ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. at 896-0797 or 524-2924, or email [email protected] • Hazardous Material Control Center, building to request a facility, parking or regulatory traffic sign. o r o operation 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or riefing (SFL-TAP), formerly known as Army Career and the warehouse at 526-2979. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Alumni Program, is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. Work Management Branch — The DPW Work The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- to 4 p.m.; open training holidays but closed on Management Branch, located in building 1219, manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant federal holidays: responsible for processing work orders — Facilities first class through command sergeant major, chief • SFL-TAP Computer Lab and Clearing Station, Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, building 1118 room 133, 526-1002 — located — is open for processing work orders and other to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty behind the Garrison Headquarters, services include in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Notification Officer Training. The three-day training Individual Transition Plan review and appointments Afternoon customer support is by appointment only, course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers with career counselors; computer labs for required call 526-2900. must register through their school NCO to attend pre-separation briefs, job searches and résumé The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is this training. Call 526-4551 for more information. writing; and clearing (only location to clear, able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement • Transition University, building 6237, 526-1001/ 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information. 6465 — five-day program includes classes on hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. ort ar on ining a i itie o r o operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter(WildernessRoad) LaRochelle10thSFG(A) Friday 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: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Saturday- Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Closed Sunday Supper: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Thursday 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: Closed July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Community
The Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard rides into the Norris-Penrose Event Center to present the nation’s colors July 13 during the Pikes Peak or Bust Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Rodeo Fort Carson-Patriot Night. 76th annual rodeo dedicated to military Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Tre Marris Bust Rodeo Association, stressed the importance of the 4th Infantry Division ic Affairs Offi ce annual rodeo and its dedication to service members. “Since 1946, we have been supporting military The audience cheered as horses and riders charged members and their families,” Estrem said. “Former into the Norris-Penrose Event Center July 13 to mark the military members, like myself, do it just so we can give beginning of the 76th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo. back to those families that we once were. This also Traditionally, the fi rst night of the rodeo is the Fort shows and supports the western history that is part of Carson-Patriot Night dedicated to Soldiers and their Colorado Springs.” Families. Many of the volunteers in the arena included Although the fi rst night is dedicated to the Army and Fort Carson Soldiers or Family members of Soldiers Fort Carson, each night of the four-day event is dedicated and were wearing red shirts as tribute. to a different military community from the Pikes Peak In addition to volunteers, the Fort Carson Mounted region. Proceeds help support service members and Color Guard presented the colors and Sgt. 1st Class their families, regardless of the branch of service. Jody Manford, vocalist, 4th Infantry Division Band, One volunteer said that it was a great experience to sang the national anthem to start the rodeo. help out and learn about the rodeo. Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, “It was interesting to see how everything comes 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, said this was a together just to make this event happen,” said Tammy chance for the community to say thank you to the troops Scribner, volunteer and wife of a Mountain Post Soldier. but also for the troops to say thank you to the community. “It’s even better knowing that this all goes back to support “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the military members and their families. This is something front-range community for all that you have done and I defi nitely want to continue to be a part of every year.” Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding continue to do for our Soldiers and their Families,” he According to offi cials, since 1946, the proceeds of general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, said. “Fort Carson is exceptionally blessed to be part the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo have been utilized to help provides opening remarks for the Pikes Peak or of such a supportive and friendly community.” support service members and their families in the Pikes Bust Rodeo hosted at the Norris-Penrose Event Kevin Estrem, volunteer liaison, Pikes Peak or Peak Region. Center July 13.
Participants of the steer wrestling event race out of the box to overtake the steer during Fort Carson- Patriot Night at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo held at Norris-Penrose Event Center July 13. 16 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 WCAP athlete wins Pat Tillman award By Tim Hipps Ar y Insta ation ana e ent o an
Sgt. Elizabeth Marks does not swim to win medals, reap accolades, or even earn a spot on the U.S. Paralympic Team. hoto y oe araoni, co rtesy “I don’t chase medals,” Marks said. “I chase “I will do everything I can to bring home the Sgt. Elizabeth Marks, paralympic swimmer, U.S. Army World experiences. I don’t believe in stepping on a block or gold from Rio, and it will be because of you. We Class Athlete Program, delivers her acceptance speech training and thinking about an object. I train thinking did this, and anything else from here on forward I after receiving the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the about friends that I’ve impacted along the way and will consider a testament to your grace, your love ESPYS July 13 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. strangers that I’ve gotten to impact along the way. and your affection. And I will leave you with this: That’s the real prize. That’s what it’s all about for me. if you’re struggling, if you’re hurting — whether was, but I didn’t know what ESPYS were.” Marks recently won four gold medals at the it’s mental or emotional — if ever you think you’re Her father, James Marks, who turned 66 on 2016 Invictus Games and has earned a berth in the alone, you’re not. And if ever you think no one the eve of the 2016 ESPY Awards show, served in 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. She was honored July cares, I do. Please come join me behind the blocks.” the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. 13 at the 2016 ESPY Awards Marks received a “He said to me, ‘I’m always proud of you, baby with the Pat Tillman Award standing ovation after her girl, and I always will be,’” Elizabeth Marks said. for Service. speech, but just prior to “He said, ‘Good job.’ My dad is the kind of man “Last night was a receiving the award, she had who I could make him a snowman out of mud and whirlwind,” she said of her expressed doubts that she bring it to him and he would be just as excited as me ESPY Awards experience. “It was worthy of it. winning a gold medal.” was beautiful and humbling. “I was in shock when Elizabeth Marks is the first active-duty Soldier My favorite part was getting I received the news, and I to receive the Pat Tillman Award, but she said she is to meet Marie (Tillman) and called my dad because far from being finished. learn more about the Pat I couldn’t really process it,” “Every step along the way has been unexpected Tillman Foundation.” she recalled before actually and sometimes hard, sometimes beautiful,” she said. At the ESPY Awards, receiving the trophy. “I’m just grateful for all of it. What it led to is just a Marks’ message was received “I said, ‘Dad, I won an result of trying hard, caring about what I was doing, loud and clear. ESPY and it’s the Pat Tillman and wanting to do it for my military family.” “I want to say ‘thank you’ Award.’ He started ranting For now, Marks is ready to go to Rio de Janeiro to the men and women that are and raving and said, ‘Do and take on the world. serving, to the families that you know what that is, Baby?’ “I feel ready and I feel excited,” she concluded. serve alongside them,” she I knew who Pat Tillman “I’m ready to do it.” said. “Mostly, I want to say Editor’s note: The Pat Tillman Award for ‘thank you’ to my wounded, Service was established in 2014 to commemorate Paralympic swimmer Sgt. ill, sick and injured service the former NFL player and U.S. Army Ranger’s Elizabeth Marks of the U.S. men and women all over the legacy, and honor an individual with a strong Army World Class Athlete world. When I came off life connection to sports who has served others in a way Program displays her Pat Tillman support, you sent me messages that echoes the legacy of Tillman. Sgt. Elizabeth Award for Service July 13 after of encouragement and love Marks sustained bilateral hip injuries in 2010 while returning to her seat at the ESPY and you didn’t even know me. serving as a combat medic in Iraq, and struggles Awards held at the Microsoft I want to say ‘thank you,’ and I with vision and hearing difficulties immediately Theater in Los Angeles. hold you dear to my heart. Photo by Tim Hipps after swimming races. July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 17
Youth Volunteer Name: Aidan McCabe Volunteers Supported organization: American Red Cross, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) Accomplishment: Aidan McCabe is the youngest of the volunteer in the Red Cross summer youth program. He Quarter volunteers in three different departments at EACH which include the atient d ocate Office ain linic and Fort Carson Agency/Directorate Same Day Surgery Clinic. He has been a reliable volun- Name: Sgt. Jonathan Velez, Troop C, 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, teer for each of those departments, reaching out to help 4th Combat Aviation Brigade the patients or the medical team in a very professional Supported organization: Automotive Skills Center, Recreation Division, way. Aidan McCabe contributed 161 hours this quarter. Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and What it means to him: “It means a lot to me because a lot of people Recreation mentioned I am doing really good for my age, and it sets an example for Accomplishment: Sgt. Jonathan Velez has been a eo le m age to get out and hel others to find our lace in the orld. devoted and trustworthy volunteer at the Automotive Skills Center. He would go far beyond the expectations Family Readiness Group (FRG) to help the customers in need. His radiant personality Name: Kelsey Kivlehan and intelligence have been valued by all Soldiers, Supported organization: 3rd Battalion, customers and staff who have interacted with him. 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Velez has contributed 65 hours this quarter. Accomplishment: Kelsey Kivlehan volunteered What it means to him: “Receiving this award for Company C, Battalion Support Company, Family means there is no better gift than time, and that’s Readiness Group Leader, Battalion Care Team, and how you inspire others.” Merchandise Representative for the 3rd Bn., 10th SFG (A). Her tremendous effort and commitment has been valued by all the Families that needed Nonprofit/Private Organization assistance during a difficult time. he s ent Name: Katy Myers countless hours organizing and hosting events within Supported organization: Mountain Post the FRG program. Her jubilant attitude has been a Spouses Club (MPSC) large asset to this community. She has contributed 172 hours for this quarter. Accomplishment: Katy Myers is the previous What it means to her: “It is just a huge honor to represent 10th Special president for the MPSC. This quarter, she has helped Forces Group, the Soldiers and the Families that all helped give their time to the clu not onl financiall ut also ith o erseeing make our unit feel like a Family.” different community service projects. With her service, the coat drive provided 1,500 coats to the Fort Carson Community and her welfare and scholarship Editor’s Note: The winners for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 were fundraisers collected more than $1,200. Her 157-hour honored in a ceremony July 19 at the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters commitment to the MPSC is greatly valued. building. To nominate individuals in the four categories for next quarter, (She was unable to attend the ceremony.) contact Army Community Service at 526-4590. Compilation and photos by Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell, Garrison Public Affairs Office. 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Feature SESAME STREET
Sesame Street performer, Katie, greets fans after the Elmo and friends Sesame Street USO Experience For Military Families production Tuesday at McMahon Auditorium. Event organizers reported more than 608 fans attended the fi rst of three productions planned for ort arson. perform at Fort Carson Story and photos by Scott Prater life in a new town. She misses her old friends and Mountaineer staff worries about making new ones. “We enjoyed it,” said Adrienne McInelly. “We’ll Life-size Sesame Street characters took the be moving next summer, so this was the perfect stage at Fort Carson Tuesday, sending hundreds time for us to see this specifi c show. My daughter’s of children into a frenzy at the Sesame Street name is Katie, too, so it hit home with us.” USO Experience for Military Families. While this show addressed the subject of Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster and friends transitioning military Families, the cast and crew performed under the lights and sounds of a also perform a show centered on the idea of a high-energy production at McMahon Auditorium. military Family moving to a new installation. Both The show, produced by the USO in partnership shows were performed separately on Wednesday. with the Directorate of Family and Morale, “My favorite part was when the chickens took Welfare and Recreation, brought some of the the stage and interacted with Katie and the other most popular Sesame Street characters up close characters,” said Danelle Butzin, military Family and personal to the audience. As some of the member. “It was very entertaining, fun and characters sang and danced, others strolled into educational. It’s also helpful in getting kids ready Sesame Street the audience to meet and greet fans. to transition. Being a military spouse of someone characters sing and “My daughter loves Elmo and her face just who is looking at getting out, it’s great for our dance onstage during lit up when she saw him,” said Angelica Davis, kids to know they’ll still be part of the military the Sesame Street USO military Family member. and USO community, and that doesn’t go away.” Experience For Military The show was specifi cally produced for military Fort Carson was the 20th of 52 stops this Families event Tuesday Families. Sesame Street producers even created a year for the cast and crew, some of whom started at McMahon Auditorium. special character, Katie, solely for this production. touring with the Sesame Street USO production “Katie is the daughter of military parents,” as far back as 2008. said Nicole McClendon, USO tour manager, who McClendon said the idea for the production travels with the team of 14 characters and crew. “In stemmed out of a DVD series called, “Talk, Listen this specifi c show, Katie’s parents are in the process and Connect,” which was also a partnership of transitioning out of the military and moving between Sesame Workshop and the USO. to a new town.” “We had such great success from that project Sesame Street performer, During the show, Katie visits Sesame Street that we decided then to do a live show,” she Katie, converses with after living elsewhere with her military parents. said. “That was 2008 and this group has been Muppet-chicken performers She is reunited with her Sesame Street friends and performing Sesame Street productions at military during the Sesame Street relays her worries and concerns about adjusting to installations since 2011.” USO Experience For Military Families production at McMahon Auditorium Tuesday. 20 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016
Community Of note vehicle displays and free food. Career Day — The Army Community Service Recycle Center new location — The Directorate Briefs Employment Readiness Program hosts a career of Public Works (DPW) Recycle Center, day at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events formerly located in building 155, is now located Center, building 1829, July 29 from 10 a.m. to in building 400 off Tevis Street. Customers Claims to the estate 2 p.m. Recruiters from major corporations as can also drop off their recyclable commodities Sgt. Miguel Angel Diaz — With deepest regret well as federal and state agencies from the at the following installation locations: to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having local region and across the nation are looking The Exchange dropoff location at the claims against or indebtedness to his estate should to hire military personnel, Family members southeast corner of the Exchange on contact 1st Lt. James M. Lavin at 526-6171. and civilians. This event is open to everyone Sheridan Avenue, Monday-Friday from and no registration is required for job seekers. 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday General announcements Call 526-0452 for more information. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An attendant is Water Quality Report — The Fort Carson National Night Out — The Directorate of on duty to provide assistance. Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the Emergency Services sponsors its annual The Specker Avenue and Long Street annual Water Quality Report. A link to the Water National Night Out event Aug. 2 from 4-8 parking lot collection point east of the Quality Report is available at http://www.carson. p.m. in the parking lot of Soldier’s Memorial Education Center. army.mil/DPW/. The report provides a summary Chapel, building 1500, 6333 Martinez Street. The Wolf Dining Facility parking lot of the water quality delivered throughout the The event will feature informational displays, collection point off of Specker Avenue installation via the water distribution system. Fort safety tips, child seat restraint inspections, north of the dining facility. Carson’s water is supplied by Colorado Springs a bounce house, military working dog Call the DPW Recycle Center staff at 526-1695 Utilities. DPW staff is committed to providing demonstration, smoke house, emergency for more information. customers with a superior and reliable supply of high quality water. This report is designed to inform customers about the quality of drinking Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 deductibles, and acronyms? Surveys have found water delivered to their water taps every day. Call or via email at [email protected] with the that most service members and their Families are DPW at 526-1730 for more information. subject line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached at confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical is an enormous and complex health care system. employees — is currently being accepted for emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact There are several TRICARE programs available the following civilians who have exhausted all the CPAC Management Employee Relations depending on status and location. Visit http:// available leave because of medical emer gencies team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Yard sales on post – can be held the first and third Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers Carmelita Carrillo and Brenda Hart, Directorate Saturday of the month, from April-December, online payments — EACH offers an online payment of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way to Carrie Davidson, U.S. Army Network Enterprise off-post residents can set up in the Balfour Beatty make electronic payments to federal government Technology Command; David Grant, Denver Communities community center parking lot, agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct Recruiting Battalion; Chad Staggs, Directorate building 4355, near Gate 3. Call Army Community debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. of Emergency Services; and Rhonda Welles, Service at 526-4590/1082 for more information. Department of the Treasury. Paying online is the Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Army TRICARE Urgent Care Pilot Program — preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. appropriated fund civilian employees wishing TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote and Young Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/ to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Adult-Prime beneficiaries may be able to pay-gov.htm for more information. Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/ participate in the new Urgent Care Pilot Program Army Medicine Secure Messaging — allows pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army which runs through May 23, 2019. TRICARE will beneficiaries to directly contact their health care appropriated fund civilian employees from cover two urgent care visits to any TRICARE- team at https://app.relayhealth.com. The site another federal agency interested in donating authorized provider each fiscal year, Oct. 1 to allows beneficiaries to initiate: a web visit leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at Sept. 30, without a referral or authorization from consultation, receive preventive care reminders, http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/ a primary care manager. An authorized provider send a note to the provider’s office, request test opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian person- is any individual, institution/organization or results, ask for prescription renewals and ask nel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by questions to their provider and care team. be forwarded to Irma Otte, Fort Carson Civilian national organization or meets other standards of Talk to the Army Medical Home team to get the medical community, and is certified to provide enrolled in secure messaging. benefits under TRICARE. This is only available Pay for medical records online — The Evans to active-duty service members, including Army Community Hospital (EACH) Release activated National Guard and reserve members, of Information section has partnered with the who are enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote. Department of Treasury, DFAS pay.gov and EACH There are no point of service deductibles or cost Resource Management Division/Uniform Business shares for the two urgent care visits, but network Office to offer patients the option to pay for copies copayments still apply. Once an individual receives of their medical records through Pay.gov. Patients urgent care, he must notify his primary care who need duplicate copies of medical records, as manager about that care within 24 hours or the well as insurance agencies and legal offices now first business day after the urgent care visit. Visit have the option to use Pay.gov for copy record http://www.tricare.mil/Plans/SpecialPrograms/ charges ($20.80 for search and processing, plus 13 UrgentCarePilot for more information. cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/ Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts start/72613275 for more information. beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial nurses who can answer urgent health care Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical borrowers encountering problems with payday condition and give professional advice to treat loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ the condition at home or refer for an acute complaint or call 855-411-2372. appointment. The nurse advice line can be VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Number verifications are conducted at the Military spouse competitive employment — Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from Spouses of active-duty service members upon 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous JAG assists with name change, adoption — The U.S. may apply for competitive employment Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. restriction from the date of the sponsor’s order The office cannot provide court representation but to use the authorization. Spouses returning from can furnish the necessary documents and proce- overseas may apply under Executive Order 12721, dural information. Call 526-5572 for details. which gives three years to use the authorization. Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Spouses of a veteran with 100 percent service Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building connected disability may be eligible for 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday- employment under different circumstances. Friday and closed on federal holidays. The The Employment Readiness Program, Army center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, Community Service, Directorate of Family and microchip implantation, dental appointments Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses and sick call as well as some surgeries, including in applying for education and employment. Contact spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultra- the ERP staff at 526-0452/0467 for information. sound and other advanced imaging capabilities. TRICARE benefits — Confused by all the Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make TRICARE coverage options, co-pays, an appointment. July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 21 DES highlight Editor’s note: The following to the service the dispatchers another citizen in need or fi rst article was written by the Directorate provide to the community. responder in the fi eld. Please of Emergency Services division chiefs In America, over 91 percent of be cell phone aware and safe. to inform the Fort Carson community adults carry a cell phone all the time. of current policies and procedures. Of that, the majority have likely Fire “pocket dialed” someone at some Preventing kitchen fi res — Fort three feet away from the stove. Dispatch time; and most have probably pocket Carson Fire and Emergency Services I Keep the top of the stove clean. Emergency 911 calls — Today’s dialed 911. encourages the Fort Carson community I Keep pot handles turned in toward Emergency 911 (E-911) dispatchers Older cell phones were to know how to prevent kitchen fi res. the back of the stove when cooking. are busy with a workload that might pre-programmed with a feature that Cooking equipment is involved in break most “normal” people. The allowed 911 to be called even when roughly 150,000 home fi res each Physical security E-911 center on Fort Carson handles the phone was locked. When only year, according to the National Fire Installation access — Unescorted a full spectrum of calls for service one number is held down for a few Protection Association. Many of those access onto Fort Carson is restricted that covers all emergency services seconds, typically the “9” button, fi res start because people aren’t paying to personnel in possession of an disciplines of fi re, police, emergency the phone automatically dials 911. attention. And while a few minutes authorized DOD identifi cation (ID) medical services as well as the routine Often, the caller doesn’t even know may not seem like much time to be card or an installation pass/badge. calls for information, directions, points he unintentionally dialed 911 away from what’s cooking, that’s all it Guests, visitors, vendors and of contact all over the installation until he receives a call back from takes to start a fi re that could destroy contractors who request unescorted and daily business throughout the a concerned emergency services a home and harm a family. installation access must undergo a garrison. Dispatchers process in excess dispatcher asking if he is safe. A lot One of the keys to preventing National Crime Information Center – of 10,000 calls per month. Fort Carson of adults have allowed their small injuries from kitchen fi res is to Interstate Identifi cation Index Directorate of Emergency Services children to play with their phone, maintain a safety zone of 3 feet (NCIC-III) criminal history (DES) has an exceptional safety record and then receive an embarrassing that is kid- and pet-free around all background check prior to being in the fi eld and that is due in great part call back from 911. cooking equipment and stoves when granted access. Personnel requesting to the phenomenal job the emergency These kinds of calls take precious an adult is cooking. reoccurring unescorted access must services dispatchers do every day. time and attention away from a dis- Other ways to prevent kitchen fi res process through the Gate 1 Visitor As the environment, culture and patcher’s primary mission, answering and injuries include: Control Center and have a Fort community changes, emergency emergency calls from someone in need I Always pay attention to things that Carson Form 2036 digitally signed services personnel face more and and the safety of fi rst responders. are cooking. by their sponsor. Vetting for one-time more challenges to include an increase A typical 911 pocket dial takes about I Watch the stovetop when frying, installation access can be performed in call volume. With these changes, three minutes to process, verify the grilling or broiling food. at Gate 3. DOD ID card holders may one new cultural “norm” stands out caller is not in danger or need, and I If leaving the kitchen, even for a short escort non-DOD ID card holders onto to the E-911 centers more than any move on to the next priority. These period of time, turn off the stove. the installation. Call the DES Security other — the cell phone. The cell phone three minutes can literally mean the I Keep all things that can burn — dish and Access Control Division at is the No. 1 source of distractions difference between life and death of towels, curtains or paper — at least 526-5543 for more information.
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A dose in humility Catholic Maj. Paul Lynn small enough. Let’s go to bed.” education Chaplain, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division According to Bebe, this practice of transcendental classes set awareness — comparing themselves to the size and William Bebe, an American biologist and friend of beauty of the universe — was a healthy way to practice for August then President Teddy Roosevelt, tells the story of how he humility. Looking up at the heavens gave them new Catholic Religious Education and Roosevelt would go out on perspective on themselves. It served as a guard against classes begin Aug. 21 at 10:30 the lawn at night and search the taking themselves too seriously. a.m. in Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. skies for a certain spot of light Comparing oneself to the heavens isn’t uncommon. In Classes assist children and — a place near the lower left- Psalms 8, David, looking up at the same night sky writes, adults in their understanding of hand corner of the constellation “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fi ngers, the Catholicism, its traditions and Pegasus. In tandem they would moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is its place in the world today. recite: “That is the spiral man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that Preparation for the galaxy in Andromeda. It you care for him?” David, too, feels his own insignifi cance celebration of the sacraments is as large as our Milky in the vast universe but he adds a personal dimension — takes place in the following Way. It is one of a hundred the astonishing wonderment of a good and gracious grade levels: million galaxies. It consists of God who personally cares for and loves him. Second grade, reconciliation one hundred billion suns, each Indeed, in the grand scheme of things we are and fi rst communion larger than our own sun.” small — a humbling fact. But from the depths of that Eighth grade and above, With a smile, Roosevelt humility, the great God of the universe speaks of our confi rmation would then quip, unfathomable worth and his immeasurable love. It is Active Catholics who love to “Now I think we are personal, specifi c and shining down on each of us, work with children and adolescents every night. Look up and see. are asked to consider volunteering to serve as catechists. Training will be provided. Register through the parish and the Religious Education Offi ce. Contact Pat Treacy at patricia.a. [email protected] or 524-2458 for additional information.
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Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Religious Education class — Classes are held Chapel at Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through Briefs during both services. Youth group meets Sunday high school. Registration is also being held at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson Catholic church. These classes are held on a Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. for more information. weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by emailing children’s names and ages to [email protected]. CWOC Chapel schedule meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. Catholic Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst Native American prayer/spiritual services — 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 526-7386 The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services Protestant Latter Day Saints provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purifi cation, blessing of Healer Chapel (Traditional) Service held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Evans Army Community Hospital Capt. David Clement, chaplain and LDS branch presidency, at 502-0739. protection, and continued spiritual and emotional • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 support to military members. The ceremonies Prussman Chapel (Gospel) are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Eastern Orthodox are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. Boulevard Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Call Michael • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday off-post services please call 719-473-9238. school, 526-5744 Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols. Jewish Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (Multi- Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air denominational Worship Celebration) Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Call 526-5769 for details. • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Islamic Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meets Wednesday Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXt at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social, followed Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. by an Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at 526-8889 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Donald Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge Fawson at 435-668-5327 or donalfawson@gmail. Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael com or Capt. Jacob Snell, chaplain, at 330-3120 Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049. or [email protected] for information or a ride.
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Marksmanship training
outh air ri e shooters from Fountain-Fort Carson High School compete July 14 at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center against high school competitors from the western region. he ci ilian marksmanship program hosts summer camps at various locations around the countr . One of the goals of the program is teaching young people how to safely use eapons. he shooters are taught safety and proper use of the fi rearms.
Photo by Walt Johnson 26 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 Sports Briefs Family workout
Fort Carson The Colorado Rockies are offering military Family member members special ticket buys this season. The ichelle elletier, next opportunity is when the Rockies take on the right, helps her Atlanta Braves Friday-Sunday. Military personnel mother and Army can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion retiree, riscilla and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their oreland, Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 through a service charge per order), a discount from the usual or out onda price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for at c ibben the military discount and provide reference number Physical Fitness 20791908 to take advantage of the offer. This offer enter. ost is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating areas fitness centers are subject to availability; limits may apply and have a number of all areas are not available for each game. aerobic, cardio The Colorado Springs Sky Sox hosts the Round and exercise Rock Express, the Texas Rangers’ affiliate, classes a ailable. Friday-Monday at Security Service Field. Games all a fitness are Friday at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 p.m., facility to get a Sunday at 5:05 p.m. and Monday at 12:35 p.m. list and times CYSS registers athletes for its youth sports fall for exercise season through Aug. 5. Fall sports include flag programs offered. football, volleyball, soccer and cheer leading. Photo by Walt Johnson Registration can be done in person at Parent Central Services, building 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army. U.S. Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain said anyone interested in being a coach must mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Call 526-4425 Air Force Station and Schriever Air Force Base. have good communication skills with CYSS sports for more information Contact Bob Marsh at 719-590-7984 or email staff and parents of the players. According to The post intramural flag football season is [email protected] to enter a team or compete CYSS officials, youth coaches receive discounts scheduled to begin Aug. 17 at the Mountain Post as a single golfer. on sports enrollment for their children, promotion Sports Complex. The league will be played in a The 2016 National Physique Committee Armbrust points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours seven-on-seven format in battalion and company Pro Gym Warrior Classic will be held Aug. and will make an impact on the community. Call leagues. Games will be played Monday-Thursday 26-27 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and 526-1101 for more information. at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. There will be a Conference Center, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway, in Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 5th mandatory coaches meeting Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Loveland. Events Aug. 26, scheduled from 10 a.m. annual Mountain Post Historical Association The league is open to DOD identification to 9 p.m., include junior/teen fitness; fitness; figure tournament Sept. 16. The tournament will begin cardholders 18 and older. Call 526-5772 or and men’s physique. Events Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost for the 524-0859 for more information. to 9 p.m., include bikini; women’s physique; tournament is $75 for retired military; military Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will host women’s bodybuilding and men’s bodybuilding. members can register at the reduced fee of $50 a “Back to School Aerobathon” Aug. 13 from Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. and $100 for civilians. The association’s mission 9-11 a.m. The free aerobathon will feature all DFMWR will sponsor the “Dirty Duathlon” is to build a museum dedicated to preserving Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and individual and team event Sept. 10 at Training the history and sacrifices of all Mountain Post Recreation (DFMWR) aerobic classes offered Area Bravo on post. People can register at Iron Soldiers, past, present and future. Contact in 25-minute segments for people to try. There Horse Sports and Fitness Center or Garcia Amy Lester at 719-633-2867 or email amy@ will be a belayer on site for anyone interested in Physical Fitness Center through 4 p.m. Sept. 7. mountainposthistoricalcenter.org to enter the wall climbing. There will also be bench press, The registration fee is $15 per person (same-day tournament or for more information. pullup and pushup contests. Call 526-2706 for registration will be $30 per person). Call 526-3944 The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans more information. for more information. football team opens the 2016 season at home Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 11th Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) officials against the Ralston Valley Mustangs, Sept. 2. annual Any Soldier Golf Tournament Aug. 26. are looking for people interested in volunteering The rest of the Trojans’ home schedule is Sept. 16 According to officials, the biggest tournament as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone vs. Pine Creek, Oct. 14 vs. Highlands Ranch, hosted by the post golf course is expected to have interested in being a coach must pass a background and Oct. 21 vs. Legend. The Trojans’ road schedule a field of 144 golfers. Officials said the majority check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason is Sept. 10 vs. Pomona, Sept. 30 vs. Doherty, of golfers are active-duty service members and training session and be available two to three hours Oct. 8 vs. Poudre and Nov. 4 vs. Valor Christian. retirees from Fort Carson, Peterson Air Force Base, per week for practices and games. CYSS officials — Compiled by Walt Johnson Into the net
and oledo, right, atches his kick sail past the opposing goalkeeper to score a goal onda at the ountain ost Sports omple . he post intramural soccer playoffs are scheduled to begin onda and run through hursda at the comple . ames will begin at p.m.
Photo by Walt Johnson July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Tournament highlights post hoops talent Story and photo by Walt Johnson varsity basketball coach, coached the in a new basketball conference, the divisions and the post team will be Mountaineer staff winning Blazers in the tournament. Central Military Conference which is playing in the West division which He had the task of putting together his composed of 16 teams. There will be will consist of Peterson Air Force The Blazers used sharp shooting team with only a few of the players eight teams in the north and eight in Base, Cannon Air Force Base, New and tight defense to capture first place from the post team last year. But that the south. The league will have four Mexico, and Fort Bliss, Texas. in the 2016 Fort Carson Summer Slam didn’t stop him from basketball tournament Saturday at looking forward to Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. this year and the The summer tournament is chance to see what designed to encourage athletes to get talent is available for in a competitive event before the fall this year’s team. and winter basketball season. The “A lot of the Directorate of Family and Morale, guys I had on Welfare and Recreation sports office the tournament team scheduled the 12-team tournament as were players that an open roster format which allowed return from last year’s teams to put a roster together with post team,” Acevedo whomever they wanted. said. “We also had Deb Keller-Mitchell, intramural two other guys who sports tournament director, said the are looking to play level of play and the fun had by with us this year, and the participants indicated how much we had another player the players enjoyed the tournament that is trying out for and also revealed the high level of this year’s team. The talent on post. challenge for me is “We saw some very good we had about two or basketball over the two days of the three practices to put tournament,” Keller-Mitchell said. everything together. “The teams were very well put together I also wanted to play and there were not many games that in this tournament weren’t competitive going into the to see what kind of last few minutes. It was a good chance players we have on to see how much basketball talent is post for this year’s on post and the players enjoyed the team,” he said. wonderful competition,” This year the post A Blazers player soars to the basket to score during the championship game of the post Summer Slam Angel “Ace” Acevedo, Fort Carson team will be playing bas etball tournament.
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Members of a tour group learn about military uniforms from Mac McCormack in A C-47 Skytrain, also called a Gooneybird, was used for hauling troops and equipment during the aviation museum near Pueblo. World War II. Pueblo’s aircraft museum a treasure trove Story and photos by Nel Lampe city manager, Fred Weisbrod. Eventually, enough B-47 Stratojet, F-8A1 Crusader, C-119 Flying A replica of a British Spitfi re aircraft, predominant in the Battle of Britain during World War II, is being made A machine used to produce oxygen from lunar soil for use as Mountaineer staff money was raised to build a large hangar next to the Boxcar, F-11F Tiger, F-80 Shooting Star, T-37B of wood by volunteers in the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. breathing air and propellents is in the Pueblo aircraft museum. B-24 Museum building. Some of the aircraft from Tweetybird, F-104 Starfi ghter, F-100 Super Sabre, The aircraft museum in Pueblo has two hangars the Weisbrod collection were put inside the hangar, F-86D Sabre Dog, UH-1 Huey, HC-21 Workhorse fi lled with military mementos, equipment, uniforms, along with many of the B-24 Museum’s collections. and a UH-1M Huey Gunship. vintage vehicles, aircraft patch collections and a A second hangar was built a few years later There’s a Stearman PT-17 Kaydet built in 1934 weasel. There are military uniforms and memorabilia and several more planes and artifact collections are but used in World War II and a Bleriot X1 that was from enemies and allies in past wars and about housed there. built in 1909 and saw service during World War I. three dozen aircraft, including several from World The museum is now known as the Weisbrod Upkeep and restoration of the museum’s aircraft War II. More modern aircraft are displayed from Pueblo Aircraft Museum. The collections continue are done by volunteers. the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard and the to be expanded. Presently, a display of military Although most aircraft in the museum are museum even has Russian Mikoyan-Gurevich uniforms is being installed in Hangar 1. military aircraft, a few nonmilitary fl ying machines (MiG) aircraft. A growing collection of space-related About a year ago, two MiG aircraft were are displayed, such as the Alexander Eaglerock, artifacts is in the second hangar, while some aircraft obtained from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base manufactured in 1926 by the Alexander Aircraft are displayed outside. Aerospace Maintenance and Re-generation Group Company, located in northern Colorado Springs. When the U.S. became involved in World War II (boneyard) in Arizona. The MiG-15 and MiG-17 Alexander was once the largest manufacturer of after Pearl Harbor was attacked Dec. 7, 1941, will be restored and are being prepared for display. aircraft in the nation. military bases were hurriedly built around the Restoration of the MiG 17 has started and it is The museum has a library that is open to the country. Soon, three Army installations were being presently parked outside the hangar. public, and contains more than 6,000 military writings built in southern Colorado, including Camp Carson, Visitors can view a rare historic document in the and more than 1,000 military videos, including Colorado Springs Army Air Base — now Peterson Pueblo museum – a copy of the signing of the 1945 German propaganda newsreel fi lms from World War II. Air Force Base — as well as Pueblo Army Air Base, offi cial Japanese surrender by its foreign minister A children’s corner is located in the museum six miles east of the town of Pueblo. and army chief of staff. It is one of six signed copies. where visitors can participate in craft activities, try Pueblo Army Air Base was constructed hastily U.S. men’s uniforms and a collection of women’s on uniforms and climb into a small airplane. — built in just 91 days. America needed to train World War II uniforms from every branch of service The gift shop is at the entrance/exit of the air crews as America’s involvement in the war are on display. There are model aircraft collections, museum with lots of aviation-related mementoes, effort accelerated. military patch collections, aircraft engines, patches, posters, aircraft models, toys, T-shirts, U.S. factories stopped making cars and vacuum communication equipment and personal artifacts stuffed animals and games. cleaners and started making aircraft and other goods from the base donated by former Soldiers assigned Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum is located needed for war. Workers at the Ford Motor Company to Pueblo Army Air Base. There’s even a model about six miles east of Pueblo at the Pueblo Memorial Willow Run facility in Michigan were assembling of the 1940s Pueblo base. Airport. To reach the museum, take Interstate 25 B-24s rather than Fords. That plant made 6,792 There is a display about the 10th Mountain south about 40 miles to Pueblo. Take Highway 50 B-24s during World War II. The B-24 was the Division that trained at Leadville, several displays east at exit 100A. Go north to the airport and follow replacement for the B-17 because it could fl y faster about wars that U.S. troops signs for the aircraft museum. and had a longer range. have participated in, Turn left at Magnuson Avenue Many B-24 crews were trained at Pueblo Army including several about (there’s an F-84 aircraft displayed Air Base, including its most famous student, movie the enemies and allies Just the Facts at that intersection). The museum star Clark Gable. involved in World War II. • TRAVEL TIME – 45 minutes is in a blue hangar marked “Air In 1986, the Pueblo Historical Aircraft Society The museum’s second • FOR AGES – anyone Museum.” There’s free parking put together a display about the B-24 aircraft to mark hangar has a large number in front of the hangar. • TYPE – aircraft museum the 50th anniversary of its fi rst fl ight. The society of items from space Knowledgeable volunteers amassed a large collection of artifacts, fl ight logs, exploration, including a tire • FUN FACTOR – ##### give guided tours of the museum photographs, Army uniforms and other memorabilia from a space shuttle. Other (OUT OF 5 STARS) to visitors and answer questions. to be displayed at the event. displays include aircraft • WALLET DAMAGE – FREE FOR MILITARY Admission is free for The collection was well received and the involved in space missions. $ = Less than $20 active-duty military. Students group later decided to start a B-24 Museum with A B-29 World War II are charged $7, military retirees those artifacts. aircraft is in Hangar 1 as $$ = $21-$40 $7 and adults are $9. Pueblo’s Memorial Airport is on the site of the is a C-47 Skytrain and a $$$ = $41-$60 The museum is open Monday- former Army air base. The new museum was housed half-size model of a Spad $$$$ = $61-$80 Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in a building at the airport. XIII. Other aircraft include hours are 1-4 p.m. Call 719-948- Near the airport terminal was a collection of a 26-B Invader, F-84 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) 9219 for more information or military aircraft that was started in 1972 by Pueblo’s Thunderjet, T-34 Mentor, visit http://www.pwam.org. Mac McCormack, a volunteer at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, tells a tour group about the Stearman PT-17 Kaydet aircraft that hangs from the ceiling. 30 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at 30 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Happenings W. Dale St., has four special exhibitions The downtown Sunday Market from 9 a.m. running concurrently through Sept. 18. “All to 2 p.m. is in Acacia Park and features Briefs New Women” includes portraiture of John Singer Colorado-grown produce and food vendors. Sargent, Cindy Sherman, Sara Ware Howsam and The First & Main Town Center hosts a free Lyle Ashton Harris. “Under the Big Top” includes summer concert series during July in the “Super Kids Save the World” is the current Pikes artist Marc Chagall’s Le Cirque and other artists. park across from the Cinemark theater Peak Children’s Museum Exhibit that can be “A Reservoir of Occurrences: Stephen Batura” complex on Powers Boulevard. The concerts seen at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, includes the Colorado artist’s works. The fourth are from 5-7 p.m. every Friday. at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, just off Garden of exhibit, “Salvador Dali: Inferno, Purgatorio, Cheyenne Mountain State Park Visitor Center the Gods Road, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. Paradiso,” includes the artist’s woodblock prints. has an Art in the Park Gallery show through to 4 p.m., through Sept. 10. This exhibit is The Fine Arts Center is a Blue Star Museum Aug. 31, “Isolated Tranquility,” by artist based on the British children’s book, “George and admits active-duty military and up to five Matt White. The park is directly across the Saves the World by Lunchtime.” This is the Family members for free through Labor Day. highway from Fort Carson’s Gate 1. second traveling exhibit hosted by the Pikes Peak Lakeside Amusement Park in the Denver area, The Dutch Nelsen Chapter, Korean War Veterans Children’s Museum; the first exhibit, “Clifford, at 4601 Sheridan Blvd., is open for the season Association, will commemorate Korean the Big Red Dog,” attracted 7,000 visitors. A at noon and closes around 10 p.m. Call War Armistice Day Saturday at 10 a.m. in military discount is available with identification. 303-477-1621 to verify hours. Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. Guest Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-17 and “Farther North to Laughter,” a melodrama, is speaker will be James McGibney, honorary $2 for ages 2-4. Call 576-8000 for information. now playing in the Iron Springs Chateau, consul-general of the Republic of Korea in A new exhibit is in the Colorado Springs Pioneers 444 S. Ruxton Ave., in Manitou Springs. Denver. The general public, veterans and Museum. “Art and Facts of Business” showcases Dinner is at 6 p.m., followed by the performance, active-duty personnel are encouraged to attend the Colorado Springs history of businesses in which audience participation is encouraged. this patriotic event. through time. Artifacts, photos and historic Call 685-5104 for reservations Friday-Saturday. Bat Walks are Tuesday nights in the Garden signage from local businesses will be displayed. Tickets for dinner and a show are $31 and the of the Gods Park for the rest of the summer. Entrance to the museum at 215 S. Tejon is free. It show only is $16.50. There’s a military discount. Participants meet at the Garden of the Gods is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Van Briggle: The Manitou Connection” is in Visitor & Nature Center Red Rocks Room at The El Paso County Fair runs through Saturday the Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 6:30 p.m. before going to the park to watch in Calhan, 30 minutes east of Colorado Manitou Ave., in Manitou Springs through the nightly bat flight. Dress for the weather, Springs via Highway 24. The fair opens at 10 Aug. 31. A Pikes Peak Hill Climb exhibit is wear sturdy shoes, bring water and a flashlight. a.m. There are contests, animal shows, equestrian also in the heritage hall, as well as other Recommended for ages 5 and up; reservations events and entertainment. Saturday’s events information about Manitou Springs. Call are required, call 319-0108. include a demolition derby. 685-1454 for further information. It is open The Renaissance Festival at Larkspur is nearing the end of its season — just three more weekends to visit the 16th century village. Hours are Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. Blue Star Museum to 6 p.m., rain or shine, through Aug. 7. Go north on Interstate 25 to exit 172 and follow signs. Costumes are welcome. Colorado’s newest dinosaur attraction is now open. The Dinosaur Experience hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many of the world’s museums have dinosaurs that were found near Cañon City. This new state-of-the-art 16,200 square-foot facility has 27 full-scale dinosaur fossil casts from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, as well as a rope course, a theater, cafe and a gift shop. It is off Highway 50, 8 miles west of Cañon City, near the turnoff to the Royal Gorge Bridge at 44895 Highway 50. Admission for the facility is $12 for adults and $8 for 12 and under. A ropes course at the facility is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these upcoming shows: • Jerry Seinfeld July 29 at 7 p.m. • Candid Camera is Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. • Kansas is on stage Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. • Gaither Vocal Band is on stage Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. • The Colorado Military Taptoo is set for Aug. 27 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Spring Spree, a free annual community and music festival, is in Memorial Park Aug. 13-14. There will be two entertainment stages with live music all day and 200 arts, craft and food vendors. Spring Spree runs Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Park is at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. The Colorado State Fair is at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo Aug. 26-Sept. 5. One of the nation’s oldest state fairs, this one includes a demolition derby, rodeo, Huey Lewis Photo by Nel Lampe and the News, Lee Brice, Travis Tritt, fair Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, is a participating Blue Star Museum, with free admission for food, entertainment, animal shows, equestrian active-duty military and up to five Family members through Labor Day. The art museum is open Tuesday-Thursday, events, “Wild About Monkeys”, “Wizard’s 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A parking garage is at 12th Challenge,” “Sean Watson Master of Illusion,” Avenue and Broadway. The Denver Art Museum is in the downtown Denver area. and a midway and carnival rides. Visit http:// www.coloradostatefair.com for information. July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 33 34 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016 July 22, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — July 22, 2016
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