Vol. 76, No. 4 Jan. 26, 2018
Ballistic breaching
Photo by Alexandra Shea Sgt. Coy L. Thomas, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th M500 shotgun at targets for ualifi cation Jan. 17. After ualifying, Soldiers partici- Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th nfantry ivision, fi res his pating used shotguns to blow out door hinges to gain entry. See story on pages 16-17. Mattis unveils new strategy By Jim Garamone DOD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON — The new National Defense This is a defense strategy that will guide our efforts See Strategy on Page 4
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Find “U.S. Army Fort Carson” and “4th Infantry Division” on Facebook for current news and events. Page 6 Page 13 Page 8 2 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 26, 2018 Commentary
MOUNTAINEER Tax center to open Feb. 1 Commanding General: By Bonnie L. Dunlop a Gen Rand A George Chief of legal assistance, Offi ce of the Staff Garrison Commander: ol Ronald Fitch r Judge Advocate • Social Security cards for each Garrison Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert Editor: e inFisher Staff writers: Ale andraShea Scott rater Sports writer: Walt ohnson • Schedule Ks ayout graphics: eanne a erall Common tax mistakes address is Here are some common tax mistakes to avoid: • ot fi ing returns for a i e bers with earned • Not updating address — The IRS will mail all communica- inco e a i e bers can fi e their own ta return, tion to the address listed on your tax return. not claiming themselves as an exemption, and usually get back taxes paid. This situation is seen most com- • Not deducting sales tax if not paying state income tax— monly with high school and college students with part- If you live in a state where there is no state income tax time jobs. and you are itemizing, then you can take a deduction for the sales taxes you have paid all year long (including • Early withdrawal of Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or taxes on purchased vehicles). If you are not sure how Individual Retirement Account (IRA) — If you took an much you paid in sales tax, you can use the calculator early withdrawal of your TSP or IRA you will be assessed provided by the IRS to determine an accurate sum. a 10 percent penalty and will also owe federal income ta on that a ount at the ti e ou fi e. • Victim of identity theft? — You will need a pin from the IRS (it will be mailed to the address listed on your last • Not avoiding tax liability by investing in IRA/TSP — A ta return to e ectronica fi e our ta es. great way to minimize your tax liability and plan for retirement is to invest in a traditional IRA or TSP. • Not depreciating rental property — Depreciation counts as a loss of income. When you sell your rental property • Spending tax refund instead of investing in retirement the IRS will count depreciation, whether you claimed it — older Americans fear running out of money more or not, when determining capital gains/losses. than dying. At a glance Military Chapel Briefs and schedule Veteran inspires new generation Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 Former 4ID Soldier dedicated life to service — Page 5 Modernized EOD X-ray system saves time, lives At Ease 71st EOD fi eld testing new equipment — Page 6 Event 2018 Winter Olympics Ximmian Kuaile! Happy New Year! — Page 21 7 Soldiers to compete in bobsled, luge — Page 8 Event Military Briefs Carnivale comes to Colorado — Page 21 Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 Beyond the gate Soldiers to hang up uniforms Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 11 to retire at Wednesday ceremony — Page 11 Within the gate Soldier of the Week Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24 Spc. Peterson Itugbu — Page 12 Ballistic breech exercise tests infantry Sports 1-68 Armor trains with shotguns— Pages 16-17 Youth center offers weight training Facility adds functional fi tness, kickboxing — Page 25 Community Briefs is la lassifiedad ertising Grant Library receives makeover Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 27 634-5905 Facility in midst of extensive renovation — Page 13 Community Briefs ssifi e o ntaineereditor Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15 Featuring small business directory and a welcome 526-4144 The Journey (Chapel series) home real estate section — Page 28 Best point of view — Page 18 Post information 526-5811
Post weather hotline 526-0096 Jan. 26, 2018 — MOUNTAINEER 3 News Carson dispatcher earns 911 award Story and photo by Scott Prater Mountaineer staff tower and the call is then directed to Rebecca Winans, Fort Carson Fire epartment dispatcher, answers a 911 call at the Fort Carson Emergency Communications Center Monday. See Award on Page 4
175 E. Spaulding Ave. Pueblo West, CO 81007 719-547-3478 www.indiansoco.com 4 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 26, 2018 Strategy “ To those who would From Page 1 threaten America’s “To those who would experiment in de- mocracy, they must know if you chal- if you challenge us it will be your longest lenge us it will be your longest and your worst day. ” — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis Continuing resolutions harm readiness Reforming DOD’s business practices force if our nation is to retain the ability to defend