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Vol. 76, No. 36 Sept. 7, 2018 Iron Strike 18 Photo by 1st Lt. Dan Lee Through the dust clearing of a friendly assault force defeating the opposing force, intended to perfect operations for the brigade’s upcoming rotation to the National the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, engineers continue Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Fort Carson leaders met with media and marking and improving the obstacle lanes in order to allow faster movement for community members at the training area Aug. 27 to demonstrate the capabilities of additional follow-on units Aug. 31. The field exercise, called Iron Strike 18, was the 3rd ABCT. See story on pages 16-17. Space, Missile Systems Center Deputy secretary discusses future of Space Force By Terri Moon Cronk in El Segundo, California. The SMC, a subordinate “The first law of transformation is, do no harm. DOD News, Defense Media Activity unit of Air Force Space Command, is the center of Our missions are too important. That doesn’t mean we technical excellence for developing, acquiring, fielding don’t take calculated risks or we don’t move quickly,” WASHINGTON — Space is a contested environ- and sustaining military space systems. he said. “But, from the Pentagon’s standpoint we’re ment, and the U.S. must deploy new tools, new capabilities “We’ve got a president who says space is no longer a not going to do harm, and that’s why I wanted to come and the right leadership to ensure dominance in that sanctuary,” he added. “We need to defend our economy. out here and spend some time with you.” environment, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. We need to put in place the authorities and the capabilities During the course of the next year, a lot of changes Shanahan said recently. (in space) to protect our way of life — period.” will take place in terms of technology, roles and The deputy secretary spoke Aug. 27 to airmen, Shanahan said in his corporate experience, he’s responsibilities, he said. civilians and contractors at Los Angeles Air Force been through a transformation similar to what SMC Base’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) is undertaking. See Space Force on Page 4 Message board Inside A Lead-based Paint Town Hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday at McMahon Auditorium. Page 5 Page 15 Page 10 2 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 7, 2018 Commentary MOUNTAINEER Reduction requirement Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Randy A. George memos to Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt improve Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert readiness Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon By Office of the Secretary of the Army Staff writer: Scott Prater WASHINGTON — Consistent with the new Army Sports writer: Walt Johnson Vision, the secretary of the Army has signed memorandums that modify or eliminate certain training requirements to Army directive 2018-07-3, prioritizing efforts — Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall improve the warfighting readiness and lethality of our readiness and lethality (Update 3) The following Army. These memorandums will be captured in an Army items are no longer required by HQDA: This commercial enterprise newspaper is directive that will be published this summer. This directive a. Subsequent command inspections as outlined in an authorized publication for members of the will ensure that existing Army directives and regulations AR 1-201. Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are not necessarily the official are updated to reflect the secretary’s guidance. b. The inclusion of initial command inspection view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government records as a part of deployment records as outlined or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Army directive 2018-07, prioritizing efforts — in AR 1-201. is 8,000 copies. readiness and lethality c. Unit safety officers are no longer required to The editorial content of the Mountaineer In order to build a more capable and lethal force, maintain motor vehicle accident reports as is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) is reducing required in AR 385-10. address is [email protected]. requirements in brigade and below units. 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The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week Medics teach NATO forces — Page 5 Page 19 before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer Soldier thwarts assailant At Ease staff reserves the right to edit submissions for 1st SBCT troop uses training to save bus full of Attraction newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements reflected in the passengers — Page 6 Military appreciation at zoo — Page 21 news and editorial columns represent views Military Briefs Attraction of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Cave of the Winds open for tours — Page 21 the Department of the Army. Gold Star mother continues son’s legacy Beyond the gate Reproduction of editorial material is Mother volunteers for fallen service member — Page 10 Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 authorized. Please credit accordingly. Soldier of the Week Within the gate Sgt. Angela Greene — Page 12 Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24 3ABCT hosts community day at PCMS Carson leaders give tour, show brigade’s capabilities Sports — Page 16 Soldier loves intramural sports competition Softball player gives all with intense desire to Display / Classified advertising Community win — Page 25 634-5905 Troops take part in USAA/Broncos training camp Briefs competition Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 26 Mountaineer editor Football coaches teach service members — Page 15 526-4144 Community Briefs Classified Post information Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 Featuring small business directory and a welcome 526-5811 The Journey (Chapel series) home real estate section — Page 29 Post weather hotline Attitude is key — Page 19 526-0096 Sept. 7, 2018 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News From left: Col. Eric S. Edwards, commander, Evans Army Community Hospital; Pfc. Macy Ryan with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; Sgt. 1st Class Judith Legrand with 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne); Capt. Giovanna Camacho with EACH; and Command Sgt. Maj. Federico Conde, senior enlisted leader, EACH. Ryan, Legrand and Camacho each gave personal accounts of overcoming obstacles to become Soldiers who embody the Army values and excel in their respective career fields during the annual Women’s Equality Day observance Aug. 27 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

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