Vol. 75, No. 4 Jan. 27, 2017

Precious cargo

Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers Soldiers of 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Jan. 12. The troop’s deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces for Operation Infantry Division, work together with Airmen to safely load an AH-64 Apache attack Freedom’s Sentinel in which they will be supporting elements of 1st Combat Aviation helicopter into the belly of a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy military transport aircraft Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, out of Fort Riley, Kan. See story on Page 5. Mattis takes oath as 26th Defense secretary By Jim Garamone because law requires former service members to have year. He was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1972 DOD News, Defense Media Activity been out of uniform for at least seven years to serve after graduating from Central Washington University. as defense secretary. Mattis retired from the Marine He served as a rifle and weapons platoon By a 98-1 vote Jan. 20, the Senate confirmed Corps in 2013. commander, and as a lieutenant colonel he commanded Retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to be the Mattis is a veteran of the Gulf War and the wars in the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, in Operation Desert 26th secretary of defense, and Vice President Michael R. Iraq and Afghanistan. His military career culminated Storm. In Afghanistan, he commanded some of the Pence administered his oath of office shortly afterward. with service as commander of U.S. Central Command first troops to go into the country. In the Iraq War, he Mattis is the first retired general officer to hold (CENTCOM). commanded the 1st Marine Division in the drive to the position since General of the Army George C. The secretary was born in Washington and raised in Baghdad in 2003. Marshall in the early 1950s. Congress passed a waiver Richland, Washington, graduating from high school there for the retired four-star general to serve in the position, in 1968 and enlisting in the Marine Corps the following See Defense on Page 4 Inside

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MOUNTAINEER Healthy eating key to weight loss Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves Commentary by Carol Carr provides satiety and can help control your appetite. Fruits, Clinical dietitian, Evans Army Community Hospital vegetables, beans and whole grains are excellent sources Garrison Commander: Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. of fi ber and nutrients. Try to limit highly processed foods The new year is here and it is time to start thinking and items with added sugars. These foods are often low Garrison Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt about your New Year’s resolutions. If you want to succeed in fi ber and nutrients and high in empty calories. Chief, Print and Web Communications: and make resolutions that last, make sure your goals are You’ll certainly want to watch your portion sizes, even Rick Emert both realistic and attainable. if you choose healthy foods, as this can impede your weight Realistic weight loss is between ½ and 2 pounds per loss efforts. An appropriate portion size for meat is 3 ounces, Editor: Devin Fisher week for most healthy adults. The best way to lose weight which is about the size and depth of a deck of cards. Staff writers: Alexandra Flodin is to make healthy lifestyle and dietary A serving of rice, pasta or starchy choices that you know you can stick with. vegetables such as potatoes, peas or corn Scott Prater The following tips can help you The best way to is about ½ cup or less. While you decrease get started. lose weight is your portion sizes of protein and starch, in- Sports writer: Walt Johnson First, refl ect on your current dietary crease the portion of nonstarchy vegetables Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall and exercise routine to identify areas for to make healthy (broccoli, carrots, Brussel sprouts, etc.) on improvement. 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Policies and statements refl ected in the Military At Ease news and editorial columns represent views Troop heads to Afghanistan Attraction of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of Soldiers support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel — Page 5 Paint Mines east of Colorado Springs — Page 23 the Department of the Army. Military Briefs Attraction Reproduction of editorial material is Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Castle in the mountains — Page 23 authorized. Please credit accordingly. Town hall shines light on training schedule Beyond the gate Meeting outlines upcoming training schedule — Page 10 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 24 Soldiers hang up uniforms Within the gate Eight Soldiers retire — Page 11 Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 26

Community Sports Fellowship bridges gap for transitioning Soldiers Hoops coach nets award Program pairs transitioning Soldiers with local and Angel “Ace” Acevedo receives Presidential Volunteer national employers — Page 14 award. — Page 21 Display / Classifi ed advertising Early intervention packets now available Briefs 634-5905 District accepting applications — Page 13 Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 22 Mountaineer editor Community Briefs 526-4144 Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15 Classifi ed The Journey (Chapel series) Featuring small business directory and a welcome Post information ‘Hardest prayer I ever prayed’ — Page 18 home real estate section — Page 27 526-5811 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 Post weather hotline 526-0096 Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News HHBN reorganizes Company A deactivates, Soldiers move to HSC Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Diandra J. Harrell mission in support of the division headquarters. 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office “The command team of Capt. Middlebrooks and 1st Sgt. Jolly have been extremely successful thus The 4th Infantry Division completed trans- far, and I believe (they) are exactly the right two to formation of its Headquarters and Headquarters navigate the new HSC through a tough transition,” Battalion Tuesday by deactivating Company A and said Howe. then consolidating the Soldiers into Headquarters Lohrenz spoke about his time as the HSC and Support Company. commander. The changes took effect during a ceremony at the “It has been an honor, a privilege and even a chal- William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. lenge to serve as the commander of Headquarters Capt. Tara Middlebrooks, commander, and and Support Company,” said Lohrenz. “I would 1st Sgt. Patrice L. Jolly, first sergeant, cased like to extend a thank you to the Soldiers standing the Company A colors, symbolizing the unit’s in formation today. You are a representation of deactivation, and then immediately assumed all the Soldiers within the company. Any success leadership of HSC from Capt. Andrew Lohrenz this company has had over the past year is directly and 1st Sgt. Juan Buenrostro. credited to you and your hard work. I only hope “Today culminates the time and effort to that in some way I have been able to take care of organize two companies, HSC and Alpha, into one you as you have taken care of me.” Headquarters and Support Company,” said Lt. Col. Organized Dec. 10, 1917, at Camp Greene, Justin Howe, commander, HHBN, 4th Inf. Div. “Today North Carolina, this marks the eighth restruc turing ends the transformation of the Headquarters and of HHBN. Support Company into a … more efficient organization “Today begins an incredible opportunity that capable of supporting and enabling the mission com- will challenge the path to readiness,” said Howe. Capt. Tara Middlebrooks, left, commander, and 1st Sgt. Patrice mand and life support for the 4th Infantry Division.” “As our nation navigates a transition of leadership L. Jolly case the Company A, Headquarters and Headquarters Howe said although the company leadership and in itself; so, too, will the HSC begin to carry on the Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, colors during a ceremony Tuesday size has changed, HSC will continue its primary mission with new leaders.” at William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Jan. 24. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017 HR Soldiers return from deployment Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tre Marris all the in-processing done for such a large theater, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office the troops proved to be a success. We didn’t have any in-processing issues the entire time.” Family and friends gathered inside the 4th She said it was the teamwork of the Soldiers Sustainment Brigade headquarters late Jan. 19 that made them successful and it wasn’t just those to welcome home a small contingent of Soldiers downrange who were part of the team. returning from a nine-month deployment to Kuwait. Spc. Cesar Romero, human resources spe- Eighteen Soldiers from 22nd Human cialist, 22nd HR, said his loved ones’ support Resources Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, kept him motivated during his third deployment. 4th SB, 4th Infantry Division, were deployed to “It’s amazing to be able to do this job and support in-processing of personnel into the U.S. have the support we do from our Families Central Command theater of operations. and friends,” Romero said. “My wife and Family 1st Lt. Ashley Gordon, platoon leader and are what kept me going.” officer in charge of the group, said the Soldiers worked hard every day making sure Soldiers coming Staff Sgt. Tabitha Hundall, squad leader, 22nd Human into the area were able to make a smooth transition. Resources Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, “The troops were able to successfully 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, is in-process over 42,000 Soldiers, civilians and greeted with hugs by friend and former Soldier Tiffany contractors during our time deployed,” Gordon Henry Jan. 19 during a welcome home ceremony at said. “Despite being solely responsible for getting the brigade headquarters.

Defense From Page 1 Lifeguards’ response pivotal He was instrumental in publishing the Story and photo by Scott Prater comforted the patient and monitored vital signs. Army and Marine Corps counter insurgency Mountaineer staff Sanchez said she thought the patron might be having manual when he served at Marine Corps a stroke. He had vomit on the side of his mouth, he was Developmental Command in Quantico, The afternoon of Jan. 6 proved eventful for the staff at breathing but was very tense and he could not respond to Virginia. He commanded the 1st Marine the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center pool. Just as they the lifeguards’ statements. Expeditionary Force before being chosen were preparing for a shift change around 1:30 p.m., a patron “I told the emergency dispatcher that we suspected for four-star rank as the commander of U.S. walking in from the locker room notified lifeguards that the patron might be having a stroke, so the dispatcher had Joint Forces Command and NATO’s Allied something may be amiss in the men’s hot tub area. us go through some stroke-identifying tests,” Sanchez Command Transformation in 2007. He was When lifeguards reached the hot tub area, they found a said. “After administering the oxygen, however, the patron named CENTCOM commander in 2010. patron clinched up on the deck. The lifeguards initiated an began responding.” Mattis is a student of the study of war. emergency action plan, which alerted other staff members Emergency medical technicians arrived a short time later Former Defense Secretary William S. Cohen to the area. to take over care for the patient, and he was transported called Mattis “a man of thought as well “Our first job is to respond to an emergency,” said to Evans Army Community Hospital around 2 p.m. as action,” when he introduced him at aquatics manager Jennifer Colvig, Directorate of Family “The in-service training we do each week was really the Senate Armed Services Committee and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “An emergency is an helpful in this type of incident, but I think our military confirmation hearing last week. emergency. We’re not doctors, we can’t say if a person is training, the combat lifesaver classes we complete, also The world is awash in change, Mattis having a heart attack or a stroke, but we know when someone taught us a lot,” Campbell said. “It was a well-coordinated told the committee. looks sick. We know when someone needs help.” effort, we all just knew what needed to be done.” “Our country is still at war in Afghan- Calmly, the staff sprung into action. Spcs. Shawn After the incident, Colvig and Sanchez reviewed surveil- istan, and our troops are fighting against Campbell, Daniel Partin and Carlos Buitrago and Pfcs. Akwo lance camera footage of the incident, when they watched (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) Akwo and Joseph Huff moved the patron onto a backboard the patron climb out of the hot tub, sit down, then lockup and other terrorist groups in the Middle East where Colvig administered oxygen. At the same time and pass out. and elsewhere,” he said. “Russia is raising assistant aquatics manager Shannon Sanchez called an That’s about the time another patron walked by the grave concerns on several fronts, and China emergency dispatcher and began running through a series area, which is visible from the men’s locker room, and is shredding trust along its periphery.” of stroke tests on the patient. Colvig, Campbell and Partin alerted lifeguards. The “islands of stability” in the world “The great thing about this incident was that everyone are under attack by nonstate actors and on staff remained calm and collected, and then went about rogue nations, Mattis said. “Our armed performing the emergency tasks that we all train for,” forces in this world must remain the Colvig said. “We’re proud of them, no one panicked, and best-led, the best-equipped and the most they knew what to do while keeping the patron’s dignity lethal in the world.” at the forefront. It’s important to note that training made He told the committee that he will a big difference here.” be “the strongest possible advocate for The staff at the Iron Horse pool includes active- military and civilian personnel and their duty Soldiers who are on special duty for six months. Families,” and that he will “foster an Battalions are tasked with providing unit members who atmosphere of harmony and trust at the can swim and are not afraid of water. Other than that, department with our interagency partners there are no limitations. and the congressional committees.” “We get about a week and half with them to work The secretary told the committee on their swimming skills and get them (lifeguard) that alliances and collaborations with certified, then they become working lifeguards,” Colvig other countries are a necessity in this said. “After six months, they go back to their units and changing world. we get a fresh group. And, even though this group has “History is clear, nations with strong only been working (here) since November, its members allies thrive, and those without them have performed excellently. Time and time again, they’ve wither,” he said. responded well.” Mattis said his priority as defense Colvig indicated that given the nature of this incident, secretary will be to strengthen military the group worked through emergency scenarios in the readiness, strengthen U.S. alliances and hot tub area during their next in-service training. bring business reforms to DOD. “We’ve never had to move someone in the hot tub “Our military is the envy of the Spcs. Daniel Partin, left, and Shawn Campbell perform a “quick area before,” Colvig said. “I think that collectively the world, representing America’s awesome out” with Pfc. Joseph Huff during training at Iron Horse Pool Jan. group did a great job, but the in-service allowed us determination to defend herself,” he said. 23. Lifeguards use this technique when they need to pull a patron to work up a better technique, so that if this scenario “Working with you, I will endeavor to out of the water as soon as possible and only when they do not happens again we’ll move a little more smoothly because keep our unique, all-volunteer force second suspect a head, neck or back injury. we’ve practiced and perfected it.” to none.” Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Troop heads to Afghanistan Story and photos by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

After almost a year of con- centrated training and detailed preparation, Soldiers and aviators with Troop A, 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, began their deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Jan. 12. The troop’s deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces in which they will be supporting elements of 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, out of Fort Riley, Kansas.

See Deploy on Page 11

Right: Soldiers with 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, bid farewell to Troop A during a sendoff ceremony at the squadron’s hangar on Butts Army Airfi el an Inset: Soldiers prepare to load an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter inside the cargo area of an Air Force C-5 Galaxy iliar ransor aircraf an

See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com 6 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017 2IBCT transitions enlisted leadership Story and photo by Center, symbolizing the transfer of essential leadership going forward as but one of the biggest lessons you left a onaon naon responsibilities of the brigade. the brigade resets, retrains and increases me with was watching your interactions 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Hillig comes to the brigade from 1st readiness in preparation for future mis- with Soldiers as we walked the (brigade) Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd sions in support of the nation’s defense. footprint. You light up when you see your Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Hillig thanked Sparger for his Soldiers, and it is undoubtedly where you Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig Div., where he served as the battalion dedication and professionalism during fuel your inspiration,” said Hillig. succeeded Command Sgt. Maj. Sammy command sergeant major. The senior the transition process. Sparger as the senior enlisted leader of enlisted leader is tasked with providing “You probably don’t even know it, See 2IBCT on Page 11 the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Jan. 20. Sparger passed the “Warhorse” Brigade colors to Hillig during the change of responsibility ceremony held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events

“ It is an honor to serve amongst you. Your reputation as dedicated and disciplined warriors will be hard to emulate …” — Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig

Col. Mathew Cody, center, commander, n nfanr riae oba ea Infantry Division, passes the brigade’s colors to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig, during a change of resonsibili cereon an in the William “Bill” Reed Special ens ener e colors ere firs passed to outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Sammy Sparger, right. Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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Soldiers, leaders, Family and Deploy friends of the troop gathered at the From Page 5 squadron’s hangar at Butts Army Airfield Jan. 12 to bid farewell to the Soldiers hang up uniforms The 4th Combat Aviation deploying Soldiers. Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, pilots “You are trained and ready, and Mountaineer staff and crewmembers conducted four soon our brothers and sisters in arms live-fire exercises, six aerial gunnery already in Afghanistan, as well as our Eight Soldiers were honored for their tables and provided AH-64 Apache enemies, will know why there is no service to the nation during a retirement counterin surgency support in last greater ally and no worse foe,” said Col. ceremony Wednesday in the William year’s Emerald Warrior air-centric Lori Robinson, commander, 4th CAB. “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. exercise at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Following the ceremony, Soldiers They are: to prepare for the deployment. and Airmen loaded AH-64 Apache  Lt. Col. Gary A. Evans, “We’ve done a lot of good training attack helicopters and containers of Headquarters and Headquarters to prepare and be ready for every equipment into a U.S. Air Force C-5 Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th situation we may encounter,” said Galaxy military transport aircraft,  Lt. Col. James F. Montgomery, HHBN, Infantry Division Capt. Jon Liljah, commander, Troop marking the official beginning of 4th Inf. Div.  Sgt. 1st Class Michelle J. Gould, U.S. A, 6th Sqdn., 17th Cav. Reg. “Among Troop A’s mission.  Master Sgt. Daniel S. Johnson, 3rd Army Military Intelligence Corps Band our ranks we have experience deploy- “This is what our pilots and crew- Battalion, 361st Regiment  Sgt. 1st Class Walter A. Oriet, 4th ing and carrying out this mission, and members have trained for,” Liljah said.  Sgt. 1st Class John E. Cortez, 4th Engineer Battalion I know our pilots and crews are excited “We are excited to do our part to support Sustainment Brigade  Staff Sgt. Grieg A. Wilson, Public and ready for this mission.” Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.”  Sgt. 1st Class Jace L. Studdard, 2nd Health Activity-Fort Carson

while continuing to train Soldiers and leaders 2IBCT at every opportunity,” said Col. Matthew Cody, From Page 6 commander, 2nd IBCT. Cody praised Sparger’s leadership and initia- He took a moment to speak directly to tive, citing multiple experiences of their time shared his Soldiers. in the brigade. “It is an honor to serve amongst you. Your “Perhaps the biggest compliment you can say reputation as dedicated and disciplined warriors about a leader is that he made the organization will be hard to emulate, and I promise to try every better. In Command Sgt. Maj. Sparger’s case, this day to replicate your devotion,” he said. couldn’t be more accurate,” said Cody. Sparger’s service to the brigade culminated He noted that Sparger could be routinely found with the unit’s recent return from what could be covered in dirt, smiling from ear to ear as he worked considered a global deployment. alongside his Soldiers. “Over the course of Command Sgt. Maj. “By far, this has been the most challenging and Photo by Maj. Johnathon Knapton Sparger’s time in the 2nd IBCT, the brigade reset most rewarding duty I have ever undertaken, and I oliers an leaers i e n nfanr riae oba ea from its last deployment, added a third maneuver have never been as proud of anyone or anything as Infantry Division, salute during the playing of the national anthem battalion, transformed its brigade engineer I am of being among the Soldiers and leaders of the a a cane of resonsibili cereon an in e illia ill battalion, supported Cadet Summer Training, Warhorse Brigade,” said Sparger, who intends to retire Reed Special Events Center. deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kosovo — all to the state of Texas with his wife, Christy. 12 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017

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Pastor Jesse Brown Jr. delivers a speech during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center Jan. 19. This year’s theme was “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A day on, not a day off.”

Martin Luther King Jr. “Dr. King’s infl uence and motivation in 4ID celebrates civil rights leader Story and photos by Alexandra Flodin was ordered to sit in the rear of a public bus to which she the fi ght for Mountaineer staff replied, “No.” Shortly after, a boycott of the bus company was organized by King and within six months courts would equality and “We must build dikes of courage to hold back the rule that the segregation of public transportation was fl ood of fear.” unconstitutional. This act would begin 13 years of boycotts, This is one of many quotes made famous by Dr. Martin rallies, marches and King’s teachings of nonviolence for fair treatment Luther King Jr. equal rights for all Americans. Themed “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A day on, In 1983, President Ronald Regan signed a bill creating had a huge not a day off!” this year’s celebration was hosted by the a federal holiday to honor King. It is celebrated on the 4th Infantry Division Equal Opportunity Team and third Monday in January, close to the civil rights leader’s impact on Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., Jan. 15 birthday. and brought community members together at the Elkhorn King’s words of courage and fear, taken from the book society then Conference Center Jan. 19. “The Strength to Love,” and titled “The Antidote of Fear,” King, a Baptist minister, played a pivotal role in the was the focus of the speech by guest speaker Pastor Jesse American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until Brown Jr. during the observance. and are his assassination in 1968. An author, social activist and “Normal fear protects us, abnormal fear paralyzes graduate of both Pennsylvania’s Crozer Theological us,” he said. “Normal fear motivates us to improve our certainly still Seminary and Boston University, King’s actions would individual and collective welfare. Abnormal fear constantly affect the nation and his teachings would earn him the poisons and distorts our lives. Our problem is not to be relevant today.” Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He would be the youngest rid of fear, but rather to harness and master it. We need to man in history to receive this award. understand the fears that come; we need to let it transform — Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African-American woman, us into our better self (rather) then our worst self.” Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. honored the actions and teachings of King by empowering those in attendance with remembering the struggles of a young Command Sgt. nation and learning and sharing that Maj. Stephen knowledge with others. A. Pickerin II, “Dr. King’s infl uence and Headquarters motivation in the fi ght for equality and and Headquarters fair treatment had a huge impact on Battalion, 4th society then and are certainly still Infantry Division, relevant today,” said Fitch. “The main speaks with point of these observances is not just Pastor Jesse to remember and celebrate but also to Brown Jr. following learn something new. I hope you have the Martin learned at least one thing; take that Luther King Jr. forward and educate others.” Day observance. Brown said in closing, “Let us mark Brown was the this day of celebration undoubted and guest speaker unafraid, because our nation has come a for the event held long way since the fatal day of that gun- at the Elkhorn shot. We need to know that all human Conference kind are together and we must stand Center Jan. 19. together. We shall overcome. We are not afraid. Remember, the King celebration day is a day on, not a day off.” 14 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017 Fellowship bridges gap for transitioning Soldiers Story and photo by Scott Prater Fort Carson offers a multitude of pro- through Wednesday participants fellow one starts in May and then we have a Mountaineer staff grams designed to assist Soldiers, from with their partner company. fall class that starts in late August.” junior enlisted to field grade officers. “We match them with a company Information sessions are offered Transitioning from the military can One such program focuses on that is interested in them and that they every third Wednesday in building be a tough process. Anxiety, fear and Soldiers who hold either a bachelor’s are interested in,” Jenkins said. “We 6236 at the Career Skills Program confusion can dominate life for many or associate’s degree and are separating get a good variety of companies and (CSP) offices. Soldiers in their last few months of soon. It’s called the Hiring Our then the participants interview, in a Andy Koloski, a retired lieutenant service, especially those who attempt Heroes Corporate Fellowship. The sort of speed-dating format.” colonel, attended a corporate fellow- to manage the search for a civilian program pairs transitioning Soldiers On Thursdays the transitioning ship cohort here last year and ended career on their own. with local and national employers, Soldiers (and a few spouses) enter up connecting with a small, local Fortunately, programs exist at Fort preparing them for mid- or senior-level the classroom for training, learning defense contractor. Carson to help service members navi- professional positions. corporate skills and professional “For me, the corporate fellowship gate the process of finding meaningful In order to participate, the management certifications. On Fridays, was a great opportunity to try on employment outside the military. transitioning Soldier has to be within the Soldiers return to their units. corporate America and to gain “The DOD has authorized service 180 days of separation, must anticipate “Companies like Dynarotech and experience downtown without the departments at military installations a discharge under honorable conditions Lockheed Martin, Cintas and even burden of having to find a job,” he around the world to allow their service and have his battalion commander’s nonprofits have participated,” Jenkins said. “I wanted to see if liked it or not. members to participate in what they support for attendance. said. “We really get a wide variety of The experience of working in that call skill-bridge programs,” said Sherry “The corporate fellowship program companies involved.” industry was very enlightening to me.” Jenkins, Central Region Area 5 Career has an academic flair to it as well, in The program’s winter session, Ultimately, he decided to move Skills Program coordinator. “I like that that participants work on a professional known as a cohort, began Monday. It away from the career field and is now term because it describes what these certification while in the program,” is the fourth cohort to occur since the a veteran outreach coordinator for a programs are intended to do, which is Jenkins said. “Plus, they participate program’s inception at Fort Carson. local university. bridge the gap between the skills that a in various types of mentoring. They “This time, we have 24 students, “The biggest thing that came transitioning service member has and learn things like business writing and which includes two spouses,” Jenkins out of the career fellowship was the what employers are looking for.” interview techniques.” said. “That’s a typical size class, and we networking opportunities it provided,” The Army Career Skills Program at The class is 12 weeks long. Monday have three cohorts each year. The next Koloski said. “I was fortunate enough to attend a few high-level meetings and I met many people involved in that in- dustry and a lot of veterans and people in government. But, more importantly my network expanded through the Col. Ronald people in my cohort, because they met P. Fitch Jr., a lot of people, too. It really magnified garrison my network locally by the hundreds.” commander, Through CSP, transitioning encourages service members can also choose transitioning to participate in civilian job and Soldiers employment training, including during the apprenticeships and internships. firs a of CSP’s longest running initiative is the winter the Veterans in Piping program, a pre- Hiring our apprenticeship plan that trains partici- Heroes pants to enter the welding and pipefitting Career career field. CSP also offers Commercial Fellowship Driver’s License training, Service to cohort at the Sales, a Local Government Fellowship Fort Carson program and the Warrior Training Education Advancement Course that trains Center transitioning Soldiers to process Veterans Monday. Affairs disability compensation claims. Contact the CSP at 526-1195 or visit the office in building 6236, room 102, for more information on the programs offered. Early intervention packets now available Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8

Children who will be 4 by Oct. 1 may qualify for the Early Intervention Program for the 2017-18 school year. Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 prekindergarten Child Find services are available for children living within the district boundaries; there are no exceptions, said district officials. The district has implemented a screening procedure to determine eligibility for early intervention services which includes questionnaires in the areas of health, social and skill development. Packets can be requested on the district website at http:// www.ffc8.org/earlychildhood by clicking on the “Go to Survey” button. While completing the survey parents have the option to have the packet mailed to their house or picked up at Weikel Elementary on Fort Carson or at the Conrad Early Learning Center in Fountain. After packets are returned and reviewed, parents will receive a letter in the mail or a phone call with information concerning the next step in the Child Find process. Contact the Child Find Office at 304-3550 with questions Photo by Christy McGee about the process or developmental concerns for a child who From left, Khloe Jackson, Tara Steckiel, Preston Talavera and Iris Efta test their balance at the Conrad will not be 4 years old by Oct. 1. Early Learning Center in Fountain. Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 15

Community Of note to continue communicating securely with your Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- health care teams. Learn more about this change Briefs centric secure messaging platform that enables at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. patients to directly communicate securely via the Flu shots available — Patients enrolled with General announcements internet with their primary care provider team to designated primary care clinics are encouraged Missed hospital appointments — When someone receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic to request their flu shots with any scheduled is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means disease management, test results, appointment appointments. Clinics may have specified times that two people missed out on that appointment. requests, medication refills and other health care for walk-in flu vaccinations, so beneficiaries A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure are encouraged to call their clinic directly or rebooking their appointments, denying several Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desk- 524-CARE (2273) and ask for the clinic’s patients the opportunity to receive the care top computer. It is a valuable service that helps available flu vaccination walk-in times. they need. Evans Army Community Hospital save time and money by eliminating trips to the Children with a pediatric clinic appointment beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce and any accompanying siblings are encouraged appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient unnecessary appointments and stress by commu- to get their flu vaccinations during the visit. Access System appointment line at 526-CARE nicating virtually and directly with their health Pediatrics will provide walk-in flu vaccinations (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via care team. Talk with your provider or care team on a space-available basis weekdays from phone when the automated AudioCARE calls to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Flu Mist will not a few days before the appointment. Military Health System beneficiaries that has be offered this year. Soldiers will receive their Spouse competitive employment — Spouses of an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging flu shots with their units. Visit http://www.cdc. active-duty service members upon arrival to account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com gov/flu for current flu information. new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may apply for competitive employment under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from The Extended Hours Clinic will provide medical Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building the date of the sponsor’s order to use the authoriza- services to active-duty military personnel, their 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday tion. Spouses returning from overseas may apply Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficia- and closed on federal holidays. The center offers under Executive Order 12721, which gives three ries. TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implanta- years to use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran The clinic also provides basic laboratory and tion, dental appointments and sick call as well as with 100 percent service connected disability pharmacy services, however, it does not provide some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. may be eligible for employment under different emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced circumstances. The Employment Readiness or radiology services. Patients must be at least 18 imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for Program, Army Community Service, Directorate years or older; pediatric services are expected in the information or to make an appointment. of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, future. Upon arrival, patients must present a valid Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of can assist spouses in applying for education and military identification card. The clinic is located Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient employment. Call 526-0452/0467 for information. at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of receive the surveys about 72 hours after their Hours Clinic at the Colorado Springs-based Premier Colorado Colorado Springs campus. Patients may appointments. These surveys provide direct Medical Home. The clinic is open Monday-Friday schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling feedback to health care providers to improve from 4-9 p.m., except federal holidays. Patients the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). must have scheduled appointments at this time. Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson See Briefs on Page 20

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Above: Pvt. Jaquarius Bobo, an M1 Abrams tank system maintainer, 1st Battalion 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, secures equip- ment inside a C-17 Globemaster III during a strategic airlift ission a e Arrialearure Airfiel onrol Grou an

Left: Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Airmen from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, load communications equipment onto a Globeaser a e Arrialearure Airfiel onrol Group Jan. 15. The equipment is headed to the 3rd ABCT area of oldiers, operations in Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve.

Below: Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Airmen from the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, complete loading a C-17 S irmen Globemaster III with communications equipment at the Arrival/ earure Airfiel onrol Grou an join forces for strategicA airlift Story and photos by enhancing deterrence capabilities into the theater of operations,” said The equipment was staged prior aircraft,” said Staff Sgt. Todd Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor in the region, improving the U.S. Sgt. 1st Class John Blankenship, to loading to ensure proper weight Duncan, petroleum supply specialist 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public ability to respond to potential crises mobility NCO officer in charge, distribution on the cargo aircraft. NCO in charge, 1st Battalion, 6th Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division and defending allies and partners Headquarters and Headquarters “We also go through a joint Armor Regiment, 3rd ABCT. in the European community. Company, 3rd ABCT. inspection process where the load “They tell us how they need the Soldiers and Airmen teamed Soldiers from the “Iron” Air travel allows time-sensitive is reviewed prior to movement.” equipment loaded onto the aircraft, up Jan. 15 to load communication Brigade and Airmen from the items to go through the proper vali- All safety precautions are and we assist them with the load equipment onto a C-17 Globemaster 21st Logistics Readiness dation and verification procedures taken into consideration throughout and strapping it down,” said Duncan. III destined for Europe in support Squadron, Peterson Air Force prior to transport, he said. the process. This was the Soldiers’ first of Atlantic Resolve. Base, conducted the strategic “The unit might have to change “Safety to the aircraft and time participating in a strategic The equipment belongs to the airlift at the Arrival/Departure hardware or software (in theater), Soldiers ensures safety to the people airlift mission. 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Airfield Control Group near the and … using strategic airlift ensures down below,” Blankenship said. “The Soldiers were excited on 4th Infantry Division, which is Colorado Springs Airport. that the repair personnel have The Airmen provided guidance being a part of this mission and currently on a nine-month rotation “(Strategic airlift) is the best enough time to complete the neces- on properly and safely loading working with Air Force personnel,” supporting the mission tasked with method for moving our equipment sary services,” said Blankenship. and securing equipment into the said Duncan. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017 ‘Hardest prayer I ever prayed’ Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim Meador encounter helped him grasp the importance of choice. Prayer breakfast Deputy garrison chaplain He could let the pain isolate him from others or unite set for Thursday him with others. The Fort Carson Religious Support “It’s cancer.” “I don’t think I would be here today had it not been Offi ce will hold the 2017 Fort Carson That was the devastating and unexpected news the for the spiritual support of my wife, daughters, friends, National Prayer Breakfast Thursday at doctor told 25-year-old Jim Aten, a college professor. students and church,” he said. 6:30 a.m. in the William “Bill” Reed He had stage-four colon cancer. Second, engage in spiritual surrender. Aten Special Events Center. Writing about his three-year, remembers taking the trash to the curb one winter Tickets are available through ongoing experience in the morning while praying that God would heal him. Then, unit chaplains and chaplain assistants Washington Post, Aten makes all of a sudden, he dropped to his knees and asked the for a recommended price of $5. some keen observations about most challenging prayer of his life: He requested God to Seating is limited. personal disasters. take care of his wife and children if he didn’t make it. Retired Maj. Jeff Struecker will First, seek spiritual “It was the hardest prayer I ever prayed,” he said. It be the guest speaker. At age 18, he community. Aten recalled that was a prayer of spiritual surrender. enlisted in the Army as an infantryman a colleague stopped by one Third, make meaning of the experience. Aten relates and retired as a chaplain with more day to encourage him. the story of a man whose roof had been blown away than 22 years of active federal service. His response, “I during “Superstorm Sandy.” He currently serves as lead pastor of don’t like being the type Facing his disaster, the man quipped, “Sometimes you Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, of person who needs help.” have to lose the roof to see the stars.” Aten demonstrated Georgia. He served for 10 years in the His friend replied, “We that two people can go through the same identical loss, with 75th Ranger Regiment, from private don’t like to admit it …, one believing God saved him and the other believing God to platoon sergeant, and won the David but we are all the type of is punishing him. His point, those who cannot fi nd positive L. Grange Best Ranger Competition people who need help.” meaning in their diffi culty struggle a great deal more. in 1996. Aten said the Psalms 34:18 says, “The Lord is close to the broken- His combat experience includes hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” participation in the invasion of Panama, Operation Desert Storm, Black Hawk Down in Mogadishu, Somalia, and more than a dozen other combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Struecker will sign copies of his book, “Road to Unafraid,” following the event.

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Catholic Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Veterans • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 preaching is offered during both services. Youth group meets • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 information. Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30- Protestant Latter Day Saints 11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being Healer Chapel (Traditional) Sunday worship is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Religious Evans Army Community Hospital Education Center, building 1853. Contact Branch President Jeff held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Hanni at 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by Prussman Chapel (Gospel) Eastern Orthodox emailing children’s names and ages to fortcarsonmccw@ Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call Boulevard 719-473-9238 for off-post services. gmail.com. CWOC meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at school, 526-5744 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Jewish Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (Multi- at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the denominational Worship Celebration) U.S. Air Force Academy. “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Islamic services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXt Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New 526-8889 Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at Inipi. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek 405-313-8049. at 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols. Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 19 DES highlight Editor’s note: The following  If using a space heater, check that create a loose car seat article was written by the Directorate of it has tip-over protection, which harness, putting the child at Emergency Services division chiefs to ensures it will shut off if tipped a greater risk of injury. Instead, inform the Fort Carson community over. It should have an Underwriters lay the jacket over the child like a of current policies and procedures. Laboratories tested sticker on it. blanket once he is safely secured. people or cars. They are especially  Portable space heaters should  Infants being pulled in a sled or dangerous when the snow is Fire and emergency services also be plugged into a wall outlet, pushed in a stroller need extra hard-packed or icy. Instead, throw Home heating safety — The Fort not to extension cords. bundling because they aren’t snowballs at safe targets, such as Carson Fire and Emergency Services moving and generating body heat trees or telephone poles. offi cials encourage community Emergency Communications Center the way a playing child can.  Building forts and tunnels can be members to be safe while heating Winter safety tips for children  Make sure the child wears a hat fun, but this activity should always their homes during the cold months. — Cold and snowy weather does because a lot of body heat is lost be supervised by an adult. Forts One of the biggest mistakes that not mean that children have to stay through the head. and tunnels can collapse and can be made is putting fl ammable cooped up inside. Playing outside  Mittens can keep a child’s hands suffocate children. materials too close to heating elements. in the winter is a great way to beat warmer than gloves as they allow  Remind children not to put metal Also, remember that some of these cabin fever and let children burn off the fi ngers to be curled up together objects in their mouths. Lips and heat sources can burn skin, causing excess energy. for extra heat. tongues can freeze to the metal and injuries. Making sure that vents are Here are a few tips to help keep  Wear warm, waterproof boots that cause injury. cleared and that portable space heaters everyone safe this winter: are roomy enough for an extra pair  Take extra caution when crossing are used in the right area can help  Dress children in layers of clothing of socks and to wiggle toes. roads because it may be hard for prevent fi re and life safety hazards. that can be put on and taken off  When dressing a child for outside drivers to see children playing if Other ways to prevent fi res and easily. Generally speaking, dress play, don’t forget to apply sun- they have snowy or frosty windows. injuries include: them in one more layer of clothing screen. The sun’s rays can still cause Icy roads also make it more diffi cult  Keep all fl ammable linens, clothes than an adult would wear in the sunburn in the winter, especially to stop quickly. and papers 3 feet away from vent same conditions. when refl ecting off snow.  Kids love to push the limits when openings.  Don’t buckle a child into a car seat  Choose play areas away from they are skiing or snowboarding, so  Keep small children away from heat while he is wearing a bulky coat. The roads, fences and water. make sure they wear helmets and generating devices to prevent burns. coat can compress in a crash and  Snowballs should never be aimed at other protective gear.

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Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, Briefs room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. From Page 15 TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appoint- quality of care, patient experience and ments at military hospitals or clinics, including satisfaction. JOES also provides additional funds same-day appointments. It also lets users view to Evans Army Community Hospital for every radiology and lab results, medication profiles and survey returned to increase beneficiary access immunization records. Users can also use the to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. system to refill prescriptions for military hospital Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule or clinic pharmacy pick-up. an outpatient lactation support appointment TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that most Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the service members and their Families are confused Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an on the third floor of Evans Army Community enormous and complex health care system. Center. The MPBC offers two breastfeeding There are several TRICARE programs available support groups that meet the first Tuesday and depending on status and location. Visit http:// third Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:15 p.m. www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. in the OB-GYN clinic’s classroom. Breastfeeding 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety classes are available on the first Thursday and third of division and customizable unit-specific mer- Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the chandise. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. encouraged to attend these events. Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered borrowers encountering problems with payday nurses who can answer urgent health care loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/ questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical complaint or call 855-411-2372. condition and give professional advice to treat Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) the condition at home or refer for an acute offers online payments — EACH offers an on- appointment. The nurse advice line can be line payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. quick way to make electronic payments to federal Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term govern ment agencies with credit cards, debit cards assistance to Department of the Army Civilian em- or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by ployees, active-duty spouses and Family members, the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying online and retired military personnel and eligible family is the preferred method for paying EACH medical members with adult living problems, substance use bills. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ concerns and issues affecting workplace produc- RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information. tivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are JAG assists with name change, adoption — offered and consul tation is available to super visors The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult and managers regarding workplace matters. name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA The office cannot provide court representation but civilian employees. Services are made available can furnish the necessary documents and proce- through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance dural information. Call 526-5572 for details.

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Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball coach Angel “Ace” Acevedo, center, talks with his players during a game.

Story and photo by Walt Johnson his mother told him if he saw people volunteer service has. It then hit Mountaineer staff in need to help them to the best of me that when we are out here at 5 his ability and expect nothing in o’clock in the morning practicing, Winston Churchill, United return for his kindness. and every time I come in here, it is Kingdom prime minister from 1940 “In my childhood, I helped out a a solid commitment from me to my -1945 and 1951-1955, has been lot with friends or family when they team and my Soldiers,” Acevedo said. Hoops quoted as saying, “We make a living were shorthanded and needed extra He credited his wife, Denise, and by what we get, but we make a life help,” Acevedo said. “I was always one their daughters for their support of by what we give.” (to) help, whether it was cutting grass, his volunteer efforts both while he Fort Carson varsity basketball washing dishes or even babysitting. was in the Army and now as a retiree. coach Angel “Ace” Acevedo is living “My mom … said everyone will Acevedo said he’s not sure how proof of that statement as witnessed always need help, and we are here much longer he will volunteer by his volunteer efforts with the to help each other. After I got in the because he enjoys what he is doing. coach Directorate of Family and Morale, military, it just became a regular thing “I feel like I’m still years away Welfare and Recreation. for me to volunteer, especially in from getting to the point where I may For his tireless efforts to the basketball,” Acevedo said. not want to do this. If the players have Fort Carson community, Acevedo He said he is thankful for being the same type of motivation and disci- was presented the Presidential recognized with the award, and pline I have, I feel I can go a long time Volunteer Award from the Sergeant receiving it from the Sergeant Audie with this program,” Acevedo said. nets Audie Murphy Club at its annual Murphy Club adds to its significance. When the time comes for Acevedo induction ceremony in December. Acevedo said he is aware that it is to move on from leading the post Acevedo said his desire to an award not everybody can get. basketball team, he said he will volunteer began at an early age and “It meant a lot to me and it also continue to live by the principle, “You was a direct result of wisdom he re- shows me you never know who’s don’t always have to receive something award ceived from his mother. He said watching you and the impact your … to be of service to someone.” Youth basketball season opener

Fort Carson youth basketball coaches Andre Wheaton, right, and Michael Cole watch their team members perform defensive positioning drills during practice Monday at the post youth center. The post youth basketball season will kick off Saturday with games beginning at 9 a.m. Post teams will again be in a league with teams from Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Games will rotate between the three installations.

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The Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball team will travel to Eastern Wyoming Community College Saturday and Western Community College Sunday. The team will then take part in the Capital Classic tournament at Fort Myers, Virginia, Feb. 16-20 Registration for the upcoming intramural volleyball league begins Monday at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. There will be men’s and coed divisions. Games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. A coaches meeting is set for March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the facility. Anyone 16 and older with a DOD identification (ID) card is eligible to play in the league. Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more information. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) aquatics staff is holding its third annual English Channel Swim Challenge. Anyone with a DOD identification card is eligible; children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sign up for the free program at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool. The challenge will use the honor system as people will track their miles swam and report them to a lifeguard. Swimmers can register at any time at any post aquatic facility, but must complete the challenge by March 25, according to officials. Call 526- 4093 for more information. Borriello Brothers will host a Super Bowl party Sunday beginning at 12:30 p.m. at The Hub Photo by Walt Johnson Sports and Entertainment Lounge. The lounge Kareem Braithwaite, left, McKibben Physical Fitness Center staff member and boxing instructor, helps orient will have the game featuring the New England Fort Carson Family member Daniel Rodriguez on the punching bag at the facility Monday. There are two slots open Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons on the big screen for the McKibben Boxing 101 class, which accommodates 12 students. Call 526-2597 to sign up for the class. and more than 20 flat-screen televisions through- out the facility. There will be an all-you-can eat buffet available for $10; kids under 7 will eat free. Dog Dash at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will host The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation office will Center March 11. The 5-kilometer run is in a basketball skills competition March 10. The sponsor two ice climbing trips in February. The conjunction with K-9 Veterans Day, an unofficial center will host a three-point shootout contest first will be to Ouray, home of the first ice park recognition of military working dogs and their at 6:30 p.m. Registration will continue through in Colorado. It is just north of Durango and just handlers, according to Waller Physical Fitness March 1. It is open to all DOD ID card holders south of Montrose. The other trip will be to Center officials. The event will be held rain or 18 years and older. People can sign up at the Lake City Feb. 28-29. The staff will teach the shine at the track outside Iron Horse Sports and front desk of the facility. Call 524-0489 or basics of ice climbing or mixed ice climbing, Fitness Center, according to officials. It is open to 526-5772 for more information. as appropriate for the venue, according to all DOD identification (ID) card holders. Anyone The Fountain-Fort Carson High School boys’ Devon Derby, outdoor recreation staff. The staff 14 and younger must have adult supervision. and girls’ basketball teams continue league play. will provide ice tools, crampons, boots for the Registration is $15 prior to the race and $20 the Boys’ schedule: crampons, helmets and a harness needed for the day of the event. Active law enforcement person- • Friday, 7 p.m. at Palmer climb. Call outdoor recreation at 526-5366 for nel with verifiable ID will have free registration. • Saturday, 7 p.m. vs. Pine Creek more information on these trips. There are restrictions on certain breeds of dogs. • Tuesday, 7 p.m. vs. Liberty DFMWR will host the second annual Warrior Call 526-3944 for more information. • Feb. 3, 7 p.m. at Rampart • Feb. 7, 7 p.m. vs. Coronado • Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at Pine Creek • Feb. 17, 7 p.m. vs. Doherty Girls’ schedule: Golf course renovation • Friday, 7 p.m. vs. Palmer • Tuesday, 7 p.m. at Liberty • Feb. 3, 7 p.m. vs. Rampart • Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Coronado Construction • Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at Pine Creek workers • Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at Palmer continue • Feb. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Pine Creek renovation of • Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m. vs. Doherty Fort Carson’s The Mesa Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ Cheyenne basketball seasons are underway. Shadows Golf Boys’ schedule: Club Monday. • Monday, 7 p.m. vs. The Classical Academy The work at the • Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Widefield golf course is • Feb. 6, 7 p.m. vs. Elizabeth scheduled to be • Feb. 8, 7 p.m. at Woodland Park completed by • Feb. 10, 7 p.m. vs. Mitchell April, according • Feb. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Cañon City to golf course • Feb. 16, 7 p.m. vs. Sierra officials e firs Girls’ schedule: commanding • Saturday, 4 p.m. at Cañon City general’s golf • Monday, 7 p.m. at The Classical Academy scramble of • Wednesday, 7 p.m. vs. Widefield the year is • Feb. 6, 7 p.m. at Elizabeth scheduled for • Feb. 8, 7 p.m. vs. Woodland Park Feb. 3, weather • Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at Mitchell permitting. • Feb. 11, 7 p.m. at Lakewood • Feb. 14, 7 p.m. vs. Cañon City Photo by Walt Johnson • Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Sierra — Compiled by Walt Johnson Jan. 27, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 23 At Ease ATTRACTION Paint mines east of Colorado Springs The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is an archeo- formed through erosive action logical district located a mile south of Calhan in the that created incised gullies and northeast section of El Paso County that’s open to exposed layers of clay and jasper. pedestrians daily from dusk to dawn. Over millions of years, the The Paint Mines include 4 miles of trails that Paint Mines eroded gulches were rise over 500 feet in elevation, natural wonders and a formed and painted by leaching restroom facility. The park is open only to hikers to minerals. The colors — butter- preserve the archeological site’s fragile environment. scotch yellow, burnt orange, ruby Dogs, bikes and horses are not allowed. red and soft green — glow in the The 750-acre park features fantastic geological soft light of sunrise and sunset. formations including spires and hoodoos that were Hoodoos, stark white sand- stone sculpted by wind and weather into shapes resembling chess pieces, stand as sentries for the labyrinths of eroded rock. Archaeological Photo by Spc. Anthony Bryant evidence, such as Hikers can walk through the Paint Mines Interpretive Park on designated arrowheads, stone dart trails to observe the strange and ancient geologic formations of the badlands. tips and fossilized wood, has indicated prehistoric and Hours historic occupation of the site by Native Dawn to dusk daily Americans drawn to the mineral-stained rock for use in paints and dyes. Cost The Calhan Paint Mines Archaeological Free District was designated by the National Park Service and the land is protected by Contact the El Paso County Parks Department. 29950 Paint Mines Road Courtesy photo More information about the park is Calhan, CO 80808 The Paint Mines Interpretive Park has a diverse ecological system, available on the website. 719-520-7529 combining badlands, prairie and wetlands. The badlands formed over http://adm.elpasoco.com/CommunityServices/ millions of years and feature spires and hoodoos, columns of rock, Travel distance ParkOperations/Pages/ isolated from other groups of rock, in the shape of a vertical shaft. 45 miles PaintMinesInterpretivePark.aspx

ATTRACTION Castle in the mountains Bishop Castle features three full stories of Cost interior rooms complete with a grand ballroom, Free soaring towers, stained-glass windows, bridges with vistas for a hundred miles and Hours a fire-breathing dragon chimney. Always open Visitors are always welcome free of charge, and the castle itself is always open. Contact Bishop Castle is an elaborate one-man Bishop Castle project named after its constructor, Jim Bishop, 12705 CO-165 which has become a roadside attraction in Rye, CO 81069 central Colorado. 719-564-4366 Since rocks were plentiful on the 2 1/2-acre http://www.bishopcastle.org/ parcel property he purchased for $450, Bishop started to build a one-room stone cottage in 1967. In the mid-1980s, Bishop built a chimney out of steel, riveting thousands of hammered scales that he had cut out of recycled plates together around a steel frame. The dragon chimney usually gets fired up on weekends throughout the summer. By 1995, Bishop had built and installed a 30-foot steel steeple on top of the square Andreatta Tower, named after the family that donated the old school bells that hang in it. After installing the steeple, the tower stood at 160 feet. The castle is located southwest of Pueblo on State Highway 165 in the Wet Mountains of the San Isabel National Forest. Castle Keepsakes, the gift shop at Bishop Castle, includes Bishop Castle style Renais- sance and fantasy weaponry, costuming and accessories, dragons, original ornamental iron work from the castle builder and Eagle River Pewter. It is open weekends November through Courtesy photo April and daily May through October. Visitors are encouraged to explore the castle on their own as there are Photo by Spc. Anthony Bryant no guided tours. The best opportunities to view actual construction Travel distance The skybridge allows visitors to walk over Bishop on the castle is on weekends. 66 miles Castle and see views for miles around. 24 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 27, 2017 At Ease Beyond the gate Broadway shows

The Great Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs is Saturday from 1-3 p.m. in Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave. Join the competition or be a spectator; admission is a nonperishable food item. Call 685-5089 for more information. Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center presents WYNOT Radio Theatre in the Other Coast Caper in an old-time radio comedy, with Friday-Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets for adults are $20. Call the box offi ce at 634-5581. Upcoming winter festivals can help brighten the typical cold winter season — dress warmly and embrace it: • Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships are in Breckenridge. Teams of sculptors do the sculpting through Saturday and the sculptures may be viewed from Saturday to Feb. 5. Visit http://www. gobreck.com for information. • Cripple Creek Ice Festival is held Feb. 11-12 Photo by Nel Lampe and Feb. 18-19. The annual event attracts Broadway shows for the 2016-2017 season are in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. The next show thousands of visitors to see the ice carvings. on stage there is “Dirty Dancing,” Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. Remaining shows this season include “Jesus Christ This year’s theme is “Safari in Ice,” which Superstar,” March 28-29 and “Stomp,” May 2. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. includes an ice maze, ice slide and interactive sculptures. There are bands and family activities. More information is at http://www. engineering and mathematics in youngsters, Feb. 18, featuring Rube Goldberg’s Kinetic visitcripplecreek.com. ages 2-5. There will be crafts and activities. The Kreation. Tesla’s Toolbox is a hands-on workshop “Story of Us: The Pikes Peak Region from A-Z” party is included in admission, which is $10 for designed for ages 10 and up who can engage in is a new exhibit in the Colorado Springs adults and $5 for children. Call 576-8000 for science and engineering projects. Admission to Pioneers Museum. The exhibit allows visitors more information. the discovery center is $10 for adults and $5 to explore the history and geography of the area The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, for children; there’s a military discount. Call RED andHOT to go DEALSback in time to understand what shaped 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these performances: 576-8000 for more information. the community. The museum at 215 S. Tejon St. • “Dirty Dancing” is Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. National Parks has a free entrance day Presidents is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. • “Jesus Christ Superstar” is March 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. Day, Feb. 20. National Parks in Colorado include Parking is street side at meters around Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. The Great Sand Dunes National Park, Florissant the museum. Call 385-5990 for information. “Hit the Road, Jack” is the fi rst play of the 2017 Fossil Beds, Bent’s Old Fort and Rocky Mountain The Veronika String Quartet presents “War season for the Fountain Community Theater, 737 National Park. Music” Sunday at 2 p.m. at Packard Hall, 5 W. Dale St. in Fountain. Shows are at 7 p.m. Feb. 9-11 “Junie B. Jones: the Musical,” based on the book RED CacheHOT La Poudre St. Tickets are $20 for adults and and Feb. 17-18. There’s a 2 p.m. matinee at 2 p.m. series by Barbara Park, is on stage Feb. 24 $15 for students and will be available at the door. Feb. 18. Ticket information is at http://www. to March 26 at the Fine Arts Center. Friday Celebrate the eighth anniversary of Stargazers fountaintheater.org or call 233-5192. Tickets performances are at 6 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday at a free partyRED Feb. 3. DoorsRED open at 7 p.m. for are also available at the door, which cost $8 for matinees are at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults the 8 p.m. show. 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