10Th SFG(A) Activates 4Th Bn

Vol. 68 No. 34 Aug. 27, 2010

Word of the month: Unity 10th SFG(A) activates 4th Bn. by Rick Emert Mountaineer staff

The 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), was activated in a ceremony Aug. 19 at Manhart Field. The battalion, which will have more than 400 Soldiers assigned when its growth is complete next year, is led by the command team of Lt. Col. John Taft and Command Sgt. Maj. Luis Pauka. The new battalion will increase combat effectiveness, Pauka said. “In standing up this battalion, we’ve increased the combat power of 10th Special Forces Group and of the special operations community overall and, of course, the overall combat power of our Army,” he said. In remarks during the ceremony, 10th SFG(A) Commander Col. Sean Swindell recognized the team responsible for coordinating the battalion’s activation. “They have created a perfect blend of experienced officers and noncommissioned officers along with those fresh out of the Special Forces Qualification Course in order to satisfy the current global need for Special Forces by providing more Soldiers to support ongoing missions around the world and to provide needed relief to the Special Forces units that have been continuously deployed since 9/11,” he said. Swindell noted that the moment was historic for the Special Operations community and charged the battalion’s leadership with continuing the command’s tradition of service. “Today’s activation ceremony is a step into the future for 10th Group. However, we would be remiss not to link this battalion to our past, the first special service force, the (Office of Strategic Services), and Col. Aaron Bank (who helped develop the Special Forces’ organization),” he said. “Using the training strategies and the lessons learned during World War II by Col. Bank, I direct 4th Battalion leaders to create an elite unit of men, skilled in foreign languages to interface with Photo by Spc. Joseph Masterpool indigenous forces, the arts of sabotage and stealth tactics, the Lt. Col. John Taft, commander, 4th Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), center, accepts the guidon from 10th SFG(A) Commander Col. Sean Swindell as Command Sgt. Maj. Luis Pauka looks on during See Activates on page 4 the battalion's activation ceremony Aug. 19 at Manhart Field. Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October by Elaine Wilson the population eligible to receive that These changes bring the program, for spouses of junior servicemembers, American Forces Press Service aid — from all military spouses to commonly known as MyCAA, back to and was expanded to all pay grades and spouses of junior servicemembers — its original intent of equipping military programs of study in March 2009. WASHINGTON — The Military and more robust counseling services. spouses of junior servicemembers with “We’re trying to empower, to give Spouse Career Advancement Accounts portable careers, such as in spouses in particular, an opportunity to program will resume Oct. 25, but with real estate or health care, be immediately impactful as soon as some significant changes to the popular The counseling piece is probably Clifford Stanley, the under- they get into a community,” Stanley spouse employment program, a defense the most important, and pivotal, secretary of defense for said in an interview with the Pentagon official announced last month. part of this program. personnel and readiness, Channel and American Forces Press Changes include a reduction in the ‘ — Clifford Stanley said. The program was See Jobs on page 4 amount of financial aid, a change in ’ launched in November 2007 II Military Community Feature NN SS II DD EE Page 6 Page 11 Pages 20-21 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

MOUNTAINEER Commander’s column Commanding General: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Garrison Commander: Labor Day safety message Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins assistance from their leadership: records and qualifications. Dee McNutt Commanding general, 4th Infantry • Motor Vehicle/Motorcycle safety This year Fort Carson has lost Chief, Print and Web Communications: inspection; this inspection will be eight Soldiers to private vehicle Douglas M. Rule Division and Fort Carson conducted by the leadership. accidents and one due to drowning; Editor: Julie M. Lucas Staff Writers: Rick Emert The Labor Day holiday was • Receive an end of duty day safe- furthermore, we have had more than Devin Fisher dedicated to recognize the working ty briefing from the unit commander 200 Soldiers injured in accidents on Geoffrey Roper men and women of our great nation. and first sergeant prior and off duty. These Staff Sgt. 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The war The Mountaineer’s editorial content is the road south from Nuremburg to Munich, I don’t deserve turned the Boy Scout into a hero. edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort and they stopped in the middle of the small any applause, He left home in 1942 and didn’t return Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. town of Dachau in late April 1945. Shortly again until 1944. Saul said he was just Releases from outside sources are so after shooting out the steeple of the church and I don’t look doing what he had to do. indicated. The deadline for submissions to the ‘ Mountaineer is close of business the week in the town square (to prevent a sniper from for it, I have no “If guys like us didn’t do what we before the next issue is published. The hitting a Soldier), all Hell broke loose. regrets, and if did, then we’d be speaking German and Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit Sid said 100 “strange-looking people in Japanese,” he told me. submissions for newspaper style, clarity and I’d had to give typographical errors. strange-looking clothes talking a strange He says he had it easy in the Army Air Policies and statements reflected in the language” jumped out into the streets and my life for this Corps and still feels for the foot Soldiers in the news and editorial columns represent views started screaming. In broken English, some war. He said no one saw the horrors they did. of the individual writers and under no said, “Thank you, liberators.” Sid asked a country, I would circumstances are to be considered those of “They were freezing their butts off, the Department of the Army. teenager in German, “What’s happening have. Still would. sleeping in the dirt and the wet, and not getting Reproduction of editorial material is here?” and the young man explained that — Saul, veteran enough to eat. They fought summer and authorized. Please credit accordingly. there was a camp where Germans were winter,” he said. He recalls that every Pacific killing people and there was a trainload full of people island he stepped’ on had cemeteries as far as he could see. being shot with machine guns by the Schutzstaffel. The “I don’t deserve any applause, and I don’t look for “strange-looking people” had managed to get away from it,” Saul told me. “I have no regrets, and if I’d had to the Germans and were hiding in the village, still wearing the give my life for this country, I would have. Still would.” Classified advertising black-and-white striped clothes from the concentration camp. I believe him. 329-5236 Thinking it was some kind of joke, Sid told the young The World War II Memorial has often been called the man, “If you’re with a circus or a carnival, then I don’t have “Jewel of the Mall.” While there, I saw the best the capitol had Display advertising 634-5905 time to fool around here.” The man assured him that he to offer and had a chance to spend time with the real treasure was serious, and Sid called in his commanding officer, who of the memorial, World War II veterans. As I walked there Mountaineer editor was about a quarter mile outside Dachau. Sid, his fellow among these 35 amazing men, I thought how appropriate that 526-4144 Soldiers from the 42nd Infantry Division, and members of they stood between the Washington and Lincoln monuments. Post information the 20th Armored and the 45th Infantry Divisions all rolled Washington led a group of men against the tyranny of 526-5811 into the concentration camp. “It was saddest example of England and became the father of this nation. Lincoln saved Post weather hotline inhumanity to man you could ever see,” Sid said. “There the country when a civil war could have destroyed it. And 526-0096 were dead everyplace, and the stench was unbelievable.” these veterans, and the 16 million men and women who Saul recalled looking like a 12-year-old Boy Scout when served our nation from 1941-1945, saved the world. Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Post welcomes 3rd BCT troops by Sgt. Philip Klein B, 3rd Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division Public 3rd BCT, was glad to be home Affairs Office and grateful for the experience he earned during the deployment. Eighty-five Soldiers of the “This was my first deployment,” 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th said Sonnier. “I gained valuable Infantry Division, returned to experience as a leader, and as I the Mountain Post Aug. 23 after prepare to retire after 20 years completing a six-month tour of I will take these experiences duty in Iraq. with me as I transition into the Forty-nine Soldiers returned civilian world.” after completing their contracts “The job can be a little with the Army and will begin to stressful at times but the brigade out-process the military. The is succeeding in their mission,” remaining 36 Soldiers were said Sonnier. “Everyone is in selected by 3rd BCT commanders good spirits” in order for the unit to meet Brig. Gen. James Pasquarette, mission required strength levels in deputy commanding general, sup- accordance with the drawdown of port, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, forces and equipment from Iraq. welcomed the group of “Iron” As the last combat brigade Brigade Soldiers returning home. left Iraq, the 3rd BCT will “These Soldiers from the great continue its mission of training, 3rd Brigade Combat Team are advising and assisting the Iraqi coming home early which is ample Security Forces and providing proof and evidence of what is support to provincial reconstruction going on in Iraq,” said Pasquarette. teams as they help to build “We are on schedule to bring the Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Williams civil capacity. mission in Iraq to a close.” Sgt. James Barrington, a motor transport operator, assigned to Company B, 64th Brigade Support Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Sonnier, The 3rd BCT will continue its Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, greets his son Brandon at the welcome an information technology mission until their scheduled home ceremony for the 3rd BCT at the Special Events Center Aug. 23. Soldiers returned early in specialist, assigned to Company redeployment next year. accordance with the drawdown efforts in Iraq. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

AAccttiivvaatteess JJoobbss up-front fee of greater than $2,000 career and education counseling from page 1 from page 1 may apply for a waiver of the annual services, Stanley said. cap up to the maximum benefit of “There are still opportunities,” use of explosives for demolition, amphibious Service. “We want to make sure they $4,000, he added. he said. “This one program is just warfare, rock climbing, desert warfare, have opportunities to work when Financial aid will be limited one small part of the overall equation mountain fighting and ski troops.” they get to a new duty station.” to spouses of active-duty service- of taking care of our family Although the battalion is new, the Officials temporarily halted the members in pay grades E-1 to E-5, members. It’s an important part, but Soldiers assigned are mostly combat- program Feb. 16, pending a top-to- W1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2, Stanley it’s a small part.” experienced, Taft said. bottom review, after an enrollment said, as well as the spouses of To fund the program, officials “These are the brave men who do all surge overwhelmed the system and activated Guard and Reserve members have budgeted about $210 million for the hard work and go into harm’s way. The caused the program to nearly reach within those ranks. Spouses of 2010 with an increase to $250 million ‘so what?’ is just this: 84 percent of those its budget threshold. In March, with Guard and Reserve members must for 2011 due to an expected spike in assigned to 4th Battalion have combat the review still under way, officials be able to start and complete their enrollments, Stanley said. For future experience,” he said. “They are the finest resumed the program for the more courses while their sponsor is on years, officials are estimating a budget Soldiers in this group.” than 136,000 spouses who already Title 10 orders, he added. of about $190 million per year. Taft, speaking to local media after the had established an account. Those spouses eligible to receive To ensure the vitality of the ceremony, said the Soldiers bring varied The review took time, but aid can use the money to fund program, Military OneSource skills to their missions in Iraq, Afghanistan, officials wanted to ensure they could associate’s degrees, licenses and counselors will encourage spouses Africa and Europe. sustain the program for the long-term, certification programs, not higher to explore other funding resources, “Without getting into too much particularly in light of fiscal realities degrees. The program wasn’t intended including federal benefits. And detail, they are just uniquely trained,” he the government is facing, Stanley said. to support bachelor’s and master’s staffing levels have been increased to said. “They’ve got cultural capabilities, “We want to help people be degrees, Stanley said. However, he handle the anticipated call volume unique tactical and technical skill sets employed, but at the same time we added, spouses pursuing higher and enable more one-on-one that allow them to carry out missions have to be cost conscious,” he said. degrees can explore a plethora of counseling with spouses, Stanley that are a little bit different than our The aim is to sustain the program, other education opportunities — said. Officials also will monitor the commensurate partners.” he said. “We don’t want to start it such as scholarships, federal grants program much closer now to ensure Swindell told the Soldiers standing on and stop it. This is something we and the G.I. Bill — with help from they can maintain it, he added. the field that, as their predecessors helped want to continue because it’s Military OneSource consultants. The program became “wildly bring down the Iron Curtain, they would important to take care of our “The counseling piece is probably popular” before, mainly through word help bring an end to extremism. families and our spouses.” the most important, and pivotal, of mouth, Stanley said. People heard “Those who serve in this command The previous program offered all part of this program,” he said in a about the program and immediately have bravely stepped forward and spouses of active-duty servicemembers roundtable discussion with reporters. recognized it was a good deal. unsheathed the sword on our enemies,” he a lifetime benefit of $6,000 to be Spouses currently enrolled in And “It’s still a good deal,” he said. “I’ve heard it said that communism used for education purposes. the program can continue their said. “We always tend to look at the didn’t fall, it was pushed. Likewise, violent Under the new parameters, participation through Oct. 21, when glass as half empty. We are doing the extremism will never crumble nor fade spouses of junior servicemembers MyCAA will ramp down and prepare best we can with what we have — I away of its own accord; it will be the valor, can apply for a maximum financial for the Oct. 25 launch. As of Oct. 25, wish we had a lot more money, but we the grit and the fighting spirits of you, the benefit of $4,000 for up to three those spouses who fall within the don’t — but this glass is still half full.” men of 4th Battalion that will give heart to years from the start date of the first eligible pay grades can continue their Spouses can learn more about our friends while pursuing terrorists where class, with a $2,000 annual cap, program participation. Spouses who MyCAA on Military OneSource at they hide, wrecking their militias’ designs Stanley explained. Spouses pursuing no longer are eligible for financial 800-342-9647 or by going to the and keeping them far from our shores.” licenses or certifications requiring an aid still can participate by accessing Military OneSource website. Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 5

4th BCT changes command by Spc. Beth Raney to Mingus during the ceremony. is clearly evident that this installation 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Soldiers from the six battalions is all about Family, supporting the war Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division stood in formation on the field to fighter and Soldiers.” represent the units that Mingus will George goes on to serve as a fellow The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th now command. for the Council on Foreign Relations Infantry Division, welcomed a new Mingus, comes to the brigade after in New York. commander, Col. James Mingus, at a commanding the Regimental Special “I would like to thank you guys change of command ceremony held at Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger for your amazing teamwork not only Manhart Field Aug. 13. Regiment, at Fort Benning, Ga. inside the battalion but throughout Col. Randy A. George, who “We are extremely humbled to be (the) brigade,” said George, as he commanded the brigade for two years a part of this great Fort Carson team addressed the “Warrior” brigade for and led the Mountain Warriors on a and to be members of the storied 4th the last time. “It has really been an deployment to the rugged mountains Infantry Brigade Combat Team,” honor to serve with each and every of Afghanistan, relinquished command Mingus said during the ceremony. “It one of you.”

Photo by Spc. Beth Raney Above: Col. Randy George, right, outgoing commander of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hands the unit colors to Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during the brigade change of command ceremony at Manhart Field Aug. 13.

Left: Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, salute their new commander, Col. James Mingus, during the brigade change of command ceremony on Manhart Field Aug. 13. Photo by Spc. Eugene Cushing 6 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 1st BCT begins ops in Afghanistan Story and photo by senior noncommissioned officers of Kandahar City and by providing Div., addressed the attendees. Spc. Breanne Pye the units we have had the great privilege electricity to the city of Farah. Task Force Raider, in partnership 1st Brigade Combat Team Public of working with, it has been our honor “In little groups of paratroopers with the Combined Team Kandahar Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division to serve alongside you every day,” with our Afghan National Security City and the ANSF, will conduct said Drinkwine. Force partners we conducted over 1,500 counterinsurgency operations in order KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — A In the last year, TF Fury operated leader engagements and countless to secure key infrastructure and control transfer of authority ceremony was held battle space in nine provinces of regional Shuras and community visits,” said the city of Kandahar, creating a secure on Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan Aug. commands South and West, covering a Drinkwine. “Irreversible gains were environment by, with and through their 18, signifying the end of the deployment geographic area half the size of Texas. made through the obligation of over Afghan partners, he said. for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd They completed 247 projects throughout $70 million that helped improve the The goal is to shape support for local Airborne Division, and the beginning those areas, including developing the quality of life here in Afghanistan.” and eventually national governance in of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th police training center and a new police In his parting remarks, Drinkwine the Kandahar Province, said Martindale. Infantry Division’s mission in the heart headquarters in Zabul Province. expressed his hope for TF Raider. “The Raider Brigade has spent the of Regional Command South, They assisted the people of “The Raider Brigade is going to be last year preparing for this moment,” Kandahar City. Afghanistan by building schools, a magnificent partner and undoubtedly said Martindale. “We are trained and During its 12 months in providing medical outreach programs will achieve even greater successes in ready for the task at hand and, like the Afghanistan, Task Force Fury estab- to remote villages, digging 201 local the months ahead,” he said. Fury Task Force, we are here to win. lished a strong partnership with the wells to provide citizens with clean After the Raider colors were “We look forward to working side- government of the Islamic Republic water, repairing essential bridges to uncased, Col. Jeffrey R. Martindale, by-side with our partners to continue of Afghanistan, Afghan national help commercial traffic reach commander of 1st BCT, 4th Inf. to turn the tide here in Kandahar as police and Afghan national army part of the main effort in this war.” working together to provide security and stability to the Afghan population. “The relationships forged under fire with our Afghan partners have been Lt. Col. Robert O’Brien, left, deputy significant and life lasting,” said Lt. commanding officer, 4th Brigade Col. Brian M. Drinkwine, commander Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, of the 4th BCT, 82nd Airborne Div. salutes Col. Jeffrey R. Martindale, “We have seen them grow to a more commander, 1st Brigade Combat capable and confident army and police, Team, 4th Infantry Division, at the who have earned the trust of their fellow conclusion of the transfer of authority Afghans and who the Taliban fear.” ceremony Aug. 18 at the Kandahar “To those Afghan commanders and Special Events Center.

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Miscellaneous this number for emergencies or routine tasks. from any military occupational specialty, have a general • Refuse (trash)/recycling — Call Eric Bailey at technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, score 1st Signal Brigade Association reunion — All 526-5898 when needing trash containers, trash is 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and current and former members of the brigade who overflowing or emergency service is required. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit served in Vietnam, Thailand and Korea since 1966 • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. are invited to the reunion Sept. 16-19 in Tucson, “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or to Ariz. A day trip is scheduled to visit Fort Huachuca report complaints. Hours of Operation Sept. 17. For more information contact Howard • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at Bartholf at 804-381-8586, e-mail [email protected] 526-1695. Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from 9 or visit the brigade association website at • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located on http://www.1stsigbdeassn.org. Don Phillips at 526-9271. the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Officer Candidate School — local board packets • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Claimants who receive shipments under the old system, must be turned in to building 1218, room 158, by Grant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help Full Replacement Value or Defense Personal Property Sept. 7. Packets will be consolidated and those tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Program system, should bring their notification forms meeting all eligibility requirements will be scheduled • Base operations contracting officer represen- (Department of Defense Form 1840/1840R or DP3 for the local OCS board held Sept. 15 in building tative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting Form) for additionally discovered loss or damage to the 1218, room 161. Packages for candidates approved wind damage, snow removal concerns, damaged Claims Office within 70 days to receive appropriate by the local board will be forwarded to U.S. Army traffic signs or other facility damage. initial guidance. For more information call 526-1355. Human Resources Command for final approval. For • Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are more information call Thomas Grady, Personnel at 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. Actions Section chief, at 526-3953/3947. report damaged and overturned latrines. In-processing Wanted by U.S. Army Criminal Investigation U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Division — CID is looking for anyone with information — is open to servicemembers, veterans, Family Initial issues concerning the break-in of three rooms in barracks members, Department of Defense civilian employees Mondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m. 1552. The suspect stole small items of personal and contractors. The group meets Wednesdays Partial issues property and attempted to indecently assault a at 11:30 a.m. at Alternate Escapes to socialize, Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. sleeping occupant in the early morning of May 15. learn mentorship principles and organize rides. Cash sales/report of survey The suspect is believed to be a Hispanic male in his Motorcycles must be registered on post to join. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. mid-20s to early 30s, 5 feet 6 inches tall, with dark For more information, contact Terry Mullins at Direct exchange hair and a medium build. Anyone with information 526-4103 or 338-2585. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. about this person is asked to contact the Fort Carson Partial turn-ins Military Police at 719-525-4384 or CID at 526-3991. Briefings Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. Self-help weed control program — Department of Full turn-ins Defense regulations require pesticide applicators on Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. military installations to be certified. Units who wish — is held Sept. 21-23 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Unit issues and turn-ins to participate in the Self-Help Weed Control Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. Program must have Soldiers trained in the proper This training is required for all Soldiers asked to DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate handling, transport and application of herbicides. perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation under the following hours: The new hours of operation for the Self-Help Weed 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of • Wolf — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (breakfast), Control Program are Wednesdays and Thursdays sergeant first class to command sergeant major, chief 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). from 1-3:30 p.m. Training sessions are held warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 Wednesdays through September, from 1-2 p.m. at reservations are required to attend training. Classes a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). building 3708. Units may send up to five people for offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more • 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Thursdays, 7-9 a.m. training unless additional applicators are preapproved information call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. through the unit commander and Directorate of Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon (dinner). Fridays, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Public Works. To find out more about the program, the second and third Wednesday of each month at the (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. call the pest management coordinator at 524-2124. Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, • Butts Army Airfield — Mondays-Thursdays, 7- Housing area residents may contact the Fort Carson 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 Family Housing Work Order Desk at 579-1605 for a recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the p.m. (dinner). Fridays, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.- complete list of approved products. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Army Learning Center — is open Mondays- Medical Evaluation Board Outreach Briefings — • Raiders — Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The MEB Outreach Counsel Office conducts a briefing (brunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (supper). Thursdays, The center features 50 computers and academic and on the MEB/Physical Evaluation Board processes at 10 5:30-9:30 a.m. (drive-through and grab and go). technical support personnel who provide assistance. a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the new Soldier Closed Saturday and Sunday. The learning center is used for the General Technical and Family Assistance Center, building 1481, off Titus Education Center hours of operation — The Preparation classes — for Soldiers who want to Boulevard. For more information call Rhonda Joell at Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building improve their GT scores of at least 99 — two 526-9854 or e-mail [email protected]. 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: sessions, Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon and Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- 1-4 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. The center is located Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- in the education center, building 1117. For more personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings are 4:30 p.m. information call 526-2124. held in building 1219, room 202A; sign in is at 6:45 a.m. • Army Learning Center — Mondays- Casualty Assistance Center — provides training for and briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. units, Family readiness groups, care teams and other a copy of their orders, but must bring a pen to complete • Defense Activity for Nontraditional interested parties regarding casualty operations, personal forms. Call 526-4730/4588 for more information. Education Support and Army Personnel effects, predeployment preparedness and estate ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays 7:30- planning. For more information call Jean Graves at 526- first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing 11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m. 5613 or e-mail [email protected]. sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Medical Activity Correspondence Department U.S.Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes Peak Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Silver Chapter meets at noon Sept. 9 at the Raider first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 Information) Office in the Patient Administration Dining Facility, building 2330. All warrant officers — days of their expiration term of service, but Division hours are Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 active, retired and former — are invited to attend. For must attend the briefing no later than 30 days prior p.m. and closed Thursdays and on federal holidays. Call more information visit http://www.pikespeakwoa.org. to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for more information. DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is 526-2240/8458 for details. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held BOSS meetings are held Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117, the first and third Wednesday of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and room 120. For more information call University of of each month at the Fox cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Colorado Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. Hole, formerly Alternate numbers and points of contact for services: Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in Escapes, at 10 a.m. For • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. information, call 524-BOSS. service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant 8 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 ‘Vanguards’ welcome new command team Story and photo by Spc. Shameka Edwards toughness and resilience is embedded in the minds of 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office all who have served with you. There is no unit I would rather command.” Lt. Col. Kevin Landers Sr. relinquished command Landers, the outgoing commander, led the of the 4th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Vanguards Battalion for two years, to include the unit’s Brigade, to Lt. Col. Bryan Green during a change of deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi command ceremony held at Manhart Field Aug. 20. Freedom with the mission of route clearance in Baghdad. During the ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Lauro Less than three months into the deployment, Obeada assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted Landers received orders to move his battalion to leader of the “Vanguards.” Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Green comes to Fort Carson, after an assignment The 4th Eng. Bn. deployed from Iraq to at the U.S. Army Central, serving as the chief of Afghanistan, marking the largest unit move from one Operations, chief of the Construction Effects combat area to another since World War II, where the Division, Political Military Economic officer, and unit continued their mission of providing assured deputy engineer for ARCENT Coordination and mobility in southern Afghanistan, said Col. Michael Support Element-Afghanistan. Brobeck, commander, 555th Eng. Bde. During his last assignments, Green accumulated “It is the commitment of all of these Soldiers on the approximately four years of overseas service and parade field today that not only amazed me for 24 conducted operations in approximately 29 countries months, but was the driving force as to why I got up in Southwest Asia in support of Overseas every morning,” said Landers. “It is now time for Lt. Contingency Operations. Col. Brian Green and Command Sgt. Maj. Obeada to “I cannot begin to express how honored, privileged take the helm and lead this legacy into the next chapter. and downright lucky I feel to be taking over this awe- “I respect and honor this organization and down to some battalion,” Green said, addressing the 4th Eng. Bn. every man and woman, you could not have given this Lt. Col. Brian Green, left, incoming commander of the Soldiers for the first time. “You heard the unit’s lineage leadership more effort than you have over the past two 4th Engineer Battalion, 555th Engineer Brigade, passes and the valor they displayed in combat; I was fortunate years,” said Landers as he addressed his former the unit colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Lauro Obeada, enough twice to be in the field, in Iraq and Afghanistan, Soldiers for the last time. “You simply left it all on the senior enlisted leader, 4th Eng. Bn., signifying their when the 4th (Eng. Bn.) was there,” he explained. playing field, you came together as a team, and I leadership of the battalion during a change of “You all earned your reputation as Task Force cannot thank you enough for all that you meant to the command ceremony at Manhart Field Aug. 20. Thor and Ironclaw,” said Green. “Your reputation for legacy of the Vanguard Soldiers before you.”

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Story and photos by Spc. Andrew Ingram “This is our salute to the veterans,” Martin said. POWs and 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office “It is our way of saying thank you.” MIAs from Pat Martin, marketing and events coordinator throughout CRIPPLE CREEK — A wall of sound for Cripple Creek, said he is proud of his town’s American history. blasted down the main street of Cripple Creek. The patriotism and involvement with veterans. “All of us are ground trembled. The waiting masses saw the first “We try to do what we can as a community for stronger when we have hogs pulling into town. the military,” Martin said. “We want to make sure our friends with us,” Fetterman The riders wore leather, black with chains — past and present veterans are being honored.” said. “But you suffered alone and we owe you a debt hard-looking men with scruffy beards and women Shortly after the parade concluded Saturday of gratitude for what you have done.” with tattoos. the motorcycles began to arrive. The Salute to American Veterans Rally-Memorial As they approached, the crowd cheered, making Beginning in Woodland Park, the procession of Wall Dedication was held Sunday at the war memorial way for the riders as they passed through town motorcyclists stretched for more than nine miles. at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Cripple Creek. The Pikes and under the huge American flag that hung at the Steve Dupont, a disabled Operation Desert Peak Region’s Memorial Wall is constructed of end of Bennett Avenue. Storm veteran who took part in the ride, stressed Colorado Red granite and other native materials and is Approximately 5,000 motorcycle enthusiast the importance of showing this generation of open daily. All members of the Armed Forces who from across the United States came together to pay veterans support for their bravery and sacrifices. were killed in action after Sept. 11, 2001 and were tribute to the military and honor our country’s “We go on these rides to show pride in our stationed at one of the five area installations, had a servicemembers, missing in action or held captive, country and our military,” Dupont said. “I try to home of record in El Paso or Teller County, or were during the 18th annual Salute to American Veterans go to as many I can. I want these servicemen and Air Force Academy graduates are listed on the wall. Rally and Festival at Cripple Creek, last weekend. women to know they are not forgotten.” Brig. Gen. James Pasquarette, deputy commanding Before the riders arrived, the citizens of Cripple Following the ride, a memorial and general for support, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, Creek began the festivities early, putting on their remembrance ceremony was held to honor and Air Force Col. Tamra Rank, vice superintendent, own remembrance parade, showing their support veterans both old and new, especially those United States Air Force Academy, spoke to the to the country’s veterans. missing in action or who remained steadfast while guests and placed a wreath at the memorial site. The Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, Ivy the prisoner of a hostile power. Jim Wear, the event coordinator closed the Division Band, and Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Three veterans, former prisoners of war who ceremony by saying he believed it is the duty of Division led Cripple Creek organizations and have made Cripple Creek their home were honored citizens to give back to the Soldiers who protect them. community members down Bennett Avenue. guests at the ceremony. “While the debt of gratitude that we owe to Bill Martin, one of the event organizers, Col. Lee Fetterman, chief of staff for the 4th Inf. every United States veteran, both living and passed explained the town of Cripple Creek hosts the Div. and Fort Carson, who served as the ceremonies on, can never be repaid,” Wear said. “This gathering event every year because its citizens believe it is keynote speaker, thanked the brave men for their is one small effort to show how much we appreciate their duty to support the troops. sacrifices and the sacrifices of thousands of other your sacrifice to our nation, and to our freedom.”

More than 5,000 motorcyclists ride into Cripple Creek to show their support to created a column that stretched for approximately nine miles as they traveled American veterans during the 23rd annual recognition ride Saturday. The riders from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek. 12 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

‘Give us your Soldiers with a problem’ CATEP comes to Fort Carson Story and photo by Douglas M. Rule as it is primarily a training facility. Fort Carson Public Affairs Office The program is entirely voluntary and there is no command notification According to Army statistics, last year, until the Soldier is ready to do so. Armywide, approximately 103,000 redeploying Kate Azar, clinical director for Fort Soldiers filled out a post-deployment health Carson ASAP, said a Soldier who feels assessment. Of that, approximately 14,600 he or she is abusing alcohol or has an self-identified that they thought they might be alcohol-related problem can come in drinking too much alcohol. Only 400 were referred to the office, which is in building to the Army Substance Abuse Program. 6236 on Mekong Street behind the Dr. Lester McFarling, with Army Personnel at Family Readiness Center, and request headquarters, Department of the Army, said this to be enrolled in CATEP. A card was too late. Those 400 were referred because of a with the criteria for enrolling in the serious incident — either driving while under the program is given to the Soldier to influence, abuse of a Family member or the like. review. If the Soldier feels he is What the Army would like to happen is that Soldiers eligible, he is given an appointment seek help before drinking becomes a serious problem. with a counselor that day. The office A possible solution is the Confidential Alcohol is open from 4:30-8 p.m. Mondays- Treatment and Education Pilot program currently Thursdays and Saturday mornings. Dr. Lester McFarling, with Army Personnel at headquarters, Department being tested. Four counselors are on duty and a of the Army, briefs Soldiers on the Confidential Alcohol Treatment McFarling, along with Wayne Stramer, Dr. psychiatrist is available through and Education Pilot program at McMahon Auditorium Monday. Wanda Kuehr and Linda Martinez of the Army the ASAP program until 5:30 p.m. Installation Management Command, came to Fort weekdays. The phone number is 526-2862. some kind of trouble,” Azar said. “If we can get Carson Monday to brief commanders and Soldiers The counselor and the Soldier figure out a plan them in here before they are in trouble, we can about the program, which starts Monday on post. of attack. The treatment program can be anywhere build the support system and build on their internal According to McFarling, the pilot program from a few weeks to one year. Currently, Stramer said, motivation to not use alcohol as a problem solver.” started in Fort Richardson, Alaska; Joint Base the program is limited to one year. After that time, CATEP is limited to Soldiers who feel they Lewis-McChord, Wash.; and Schofield Barracks, the Soldier will have to register in another program might have alcohol problems and haven’t been cited Hawaii. Now the pilot is being expanded to Fort as CATEP is designed to only be a short-term for an alcohol-related incident, McFarling said. It is Carson; Fort Riley, Kan.; and Fort Leonard Wood, solution and not a long-term therapy program. also not for Soldiers who have illegal or prescription Mo. Carson and Riley were chosen because of the “I’m really hopeful about this program because See CATEP on page 24 high deployment rate and Leonard Wood as a control I don’t think Soldiers come in before they’re in Ѥ Ѥ Ѥ Ѥ 46º 00’ 00” 45º 50’ 00” 45º 00’ 00” 44º 50’ 00”

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Prussman Family Night out — Come and enjoy a free dinner and a movie Sept. 3, at Chapel Schedule Prussman Chapel, building 1850, Barkley ROMAN CATHOLIC Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person Street and Prussman Avenue. This month’s Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 movie will be “Apocalypse.” Dinner begins at Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769 Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 6 p.m and the movie begins at 7 p.m. For more Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 information, call Janice Parker at 390-4515. Tues/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 PROTESTANT Protestant Religious Education — Registration Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Bible Study is now open for fall at Soldiers’ Memorial Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 Chapel. For information, contact Heidi Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 McAllister, director of religious education, at Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 [email protected]. Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845 Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Catholic Religious Education — Call Pat Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 JEWISH Treacy at 524-2458 to register. For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

WICCA Bible Study — Join the 759th Military Police Sunday 2 p.m. Hefley Building, Building 6800, Prussman & Mekong [email protected] Battalion for a Bible Study every Wednesday White Mountain Warriors Lodge White Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the chaplain’s are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected]. office, building 1030, on the corner of Specker Avenue and O’Connell Boulevard. Free Subway lunch is provided. The point of contact is Spc. Irene Lenge at 526-0889 or 214-277-4263.

Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures AWANA — Do you want a safe, fun place 5-7 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed for your children to make new friends and learn Registration forms are available at Soldiers’ to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Friday — Psalms 81, Job 13-15 about God’s love for them? Fort Carson’s AWANA Memorial Chapel or by contacting Heidi Saturday — Psalms 82, Job 16-18 club is here for Soldiers and their Families and McAllister, director of religious education, at Sunday — Psalms 83, Job 19-21 registering for the 2010-2011 school year. [email protected]. Volunteers are Monday — Psalms 84, Job 22-24 AWANA begins Sept. 9 and is held Thursdays, also needed for the program. Tuesday — Psalms 85, Job 25-27 Wednesday — Habakkuk 3:2-19, Job 28-30 Thursday — 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Job 31-33 16 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

Consolidated Family Medicine Clinic for Sept. 3 the Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers program — On-post family medicine clinics will consolidate at 800-438-6851 or e-mail [email protected]. for the Sept. 3 training holiday at the Robinson Yard sales — can be held on post the first and third Family Medicine clinic, located just east of Evans Saturdays of the month, through December. Fort Hospital, and the new Soldier Family Care Center Carson residents set up their items in front of their off Sutherland Circle. Evans FMC normally provides homes. Single Soldiers and military Families who this service but is moving to the new SFCC at this reside off post can participate by setting up in the time. All patients who require family medicine Beacon Elementary School parking lot. Yard sales services Sept. 3, regardless of their designated are organized and conducted by the installation clinic, can book an appointment at 457-2274 and be Mayoral Program, the Directorate of Public Works seen by a primary care manager from their home Housing Liaison Office and the Balfour Beatty clinic, at Robinson FMC. Patients can call the clinic Military Family Housing Office. For more information at 526-7764 for further assistance Sept. 3. The call the Mayoral Program at 526-8303 or Army off-post Premier Army Health Clinic and other Community Service at 526-4590. clinics in Evans Hospital will remain open. Gate 3 access — The left lane of traffic entering Outpatient Medical Records moving — Gate 3 is restricted to Department of Defense decaled Outpatient Medical Records will be closed Sept. vehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. Contractor and commercial 10-13 as the office moves from Evans Army vehicles will be required to use the right two lanes Community Hospital to the new Soldier Family during this time frame. For more information call Care Center. The new office opens Sept. 14 at its the Access and Control Division at 526-2760. new location, on the SFCC’s first floor, room Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson 1D326.1 with an information window at 1D326.3. monthly post retirement ceremony takes place For more information call 526-7293. Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. on Manhart Field. The ceremony Civilian personnel launches SharePoint portal — honors the careers of retiring Soldiers and the To better service and inform Fort Carson federal sacrifices of their spouses. employees on new programs, policy changes and or Legal services — Services provided at the guidance, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center will Soldier Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers be periodically posting CPAC news bulletins and undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal other valuable information, such as upcoming events Office will only provide powers of attorney or and training opportunities, to its new SharePoint notary services to Soldiers processing through the site available at https://portal.carson.army.mil/ SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in Fort%20Carson%20CPAC/default.aspx. CPAC the SRP process can receive legal assistance and also has a new external site located at powers of attorney at the main legal office located http://www.carson.army.mil/CPAC/index.html. at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Minick Avenue speed limit change — The speed Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares limit along the northernmost quarter-mile section powers of attorney and performs notary services of Minick Avenue has been reduced from 30 mph on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to 20 mph to address traffic safety concerns. The Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from speed limit along the remainder of Minick Avenue 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays. will remain 30 mph. For more information on this Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian change, contact the Directorate of Public Works employees — is currently being accepted for the Community Hospital’s north side. Nonemergency Traffic Planning and Operations at 526-9267. following civilians under the Voluntary Leave Transfer patients may be dropped off or picked up at the Sports physicals — Schedule children’s sports Program. The employees who have exhausted all other hospital entrances on the west, east or south physicals by calling the appointment line at 719-457- available leave because of medical emergencies and sides. After normal duty hours all nonemergency 2273 or 866-422-7391. Parents need to download are currently accepting leave donations are Anthony visitors must enter by the west entrance. and bring a completed preparticipation evaluation Jackson and James Kwasniewski, Directorate of Plans, Optometry services — The Evans Army Community form available at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ Training, Mobilization and Security; George Anderson, Hospital Optometry Clinic offers optometry services Webzines/sports/sportsphysicals(underscore)files/ Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — active-duty slide0001.htm to the appointment. Questions Recreation; Danette Wyatt, Directorate of Human Soldiers, Family members 4 and older and retirees 64 concerning which physical form to use should Resources; and Jennifer Taylor, Daniel Tyner and Craig and younger. The clinic is located on the second floor be directed to the schools. For more information Wright, Directorate of Emergency Services. To donate next to the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic. It is open call 457-2273. annual leave under VLTP, contact the Garrison 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Schedule appointments Troops to Teachers — Mountain Pacific Troops to Resource Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or via the appointment line at 719-457-2274. Teachers is a program that helps retired and separated [email protected] to obtain form Hospital after-hours entrance — The west military members get jobs as teachers. It is a OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual Leave,” or entrance revolving door is the only after-hours counseling program that helps guide people through the OMP-630B for an outside agency. nonemergency entrance to Evans Army Community the many steps of becoming a licensed teacher. The Patient pickup and drop off — Due to the redesign Hospital. Visitors must check in with the security program’s staff performs tasks such as transcript of the Emergency Department, only emergency guard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergency evaluations and helping those interested pick the patients may be dropped off or picked up at the patients are the only ones who may enter the right licensure program. For more information call Emergency Room entrance on the Evans Army hospital through the north-side Emergency Room entrance. For more information call 526-7655. Evans Army Community Hospital Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — Due to ongoing construction at Evans Army Community Hospital, parking at the hospital SFCC opens in phases continues to challenge patients and staff alike. The Evans Army Community Hospital Soldier Family Care Center’s phased Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and opening is under way and culminates with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 28. needing new prescriptions can save time and effort Signs inside the SFCC will direct patients to the new clinic and office locations. by getting them at the full-service commissary Parking will initially be available on the northeast side of the building and in existing pharmacy, located between the commissary and paved parking lots around the hospital. Patients should use parking lot F located Class Six store. Any beneficiary requiring refills north of the SFCC, and enter from the courtyard by the east hospital entrance. can use the automated refill ordering system and Physical Therapy, Social Work Services, Patient Administration, Chiropractic, can select the commissary location. Order refills Acupuncture, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics and Podiatry are now operating by calling the automated system at 524-4081 or in the new facility. online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select Scheduled opening dates include: “online prescriptions” and “EACH Commissary” Department of Primary Care, Tuesday Laboratory annex, Sept. 9 for pharmacy location. This service is available Pediatrics, Tuesday SFCC Pharmacy, Sept. 9 for all retirees, active-duty personnel and their Family medicine, Sept. 2 Outpatient Records, Sept. 14 Family members. Hours of operation are Mondays- Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 17 18 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 Program gives youths edge in job search Story and photo by Rick Emert phone number of the manager, and they gain than the money, Dorsett said. The experience was helpful Mountaineer staff they call and set up an interview,” “We encourage them to put this on for Sarah Pearson, who attended the she said. “It can be very daunting, their resumes; that’s the important part summer session and apprenticed at With employment opportunities because it’s a cold call. They have to of it,” she said. “It looks nice in any a child development center. scarce for all ages, a Directorate of go through the interview (alone); no type of a resume to have those sorts of “I get a lot of job experience, a Family and Morale, Welfare and one is allowed to go with them.” references available, especially at such lot of work with the kids,” she said. Recreation program beginning Unlike a regular job, the a young age. The HIRED! program “It really helps me learn how to Sept. 20 can give teenagers an edge apprentices aren’t paid until four is giving them the opportunity to gain communicate with different age in joining the workforce. weeks after successfully completing some of the work experience you’re groups. It also helps you learn how to The Child, Youth and School the program, when they receive a going to need to be competitive when communicate with your coworkers.” Services HIRED! Program includes $500 stipend. But the program is more you get out in the job market. It’s While the apprentices gain four 12-week sessions throughout about the training and experience highly competitive now.” experience and meat for their resumes, the year. Registration is currently the sites where they are placed open for the fall term. also benefit, said Dorsett, citing an The program places teenagers example of an apprentice who spent 15-18 in apprenticeship positions his summer diligently cleaning at sites all over Fort Carson. The one of Fort Carson’s pools. apprentices must work 15 hours “That’s not much fun to be per week — 180 hours total for doing at 9 a.m. every day for five the session — and attend two days a week, but they still do it,” training sessions per month. she said. “They do it well and They also must maintain a grade they do it with respect.” point average of 2.0 or higher, Although she recommends said Denise Dorsett, workforce signing up early, Dorsett said she preparation specialist, CYSS. can accept applications through the Youths apply for the program end of the first week of the fall much as they would for a regular session. Applications are available job, beginning with filling out an at Parent Central, formerly Central application to enter the program Registration, and the Youth Services and later going through a job Center. Dorsett can also e-mail interview with the site manager, applications to anyone interested Dorsett said. Sarah Pearson, HIRED! Program apprentice, right, hands a napkin to John Thomas as caregiver in signing up. For more information “I give them the name and Allie Madyda tends to other children Aug. 19 at one of the post child development centers. call Dorsett at 524-2457.

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Photo by Julie M. Lucas Above: Participants decorated shirts with names and faces of friends and family members that have been killed in action .

Photo by Devin Fisher More than 1,000 Mountain Post community members and friends and Family of Fort Carson’s fallen Soldiers participate in the Run for the Fallen Saturday at Ironhorse Park.

Right: A participant Community unites to honor in the Run for the Fallen takes a moment to look at the faces of Fort Carson’s fallen Soldiers Saturday. fallen heroes This is the third by Devin Fisher Soldiers and messages to include “in memory “We don’t ever want to add to our group, honoring those who have fallen,” he said. year the run has Mountaineer staff of my daddy” and “in honor of my hero,” but thank God (the community is) there, Perkins noted there are many memorials taken place. more than 1,500 participated in the initial because they are the ones who get us through around Fort Carson honoring those who gave Photo by Julie M. Lucas Julie Rosenberg had butterflies in her walk at Fort Carson, more than 2,000 last year the hard times,” she said. the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, from stomach as she drove to the Run for the Fallen and more than 1,000 this year. She said seeing others gather to honor the the Mountain Post Warrior Memorial near the Saturday at Ironhorse Park, an annual event The Directorate of Family and Morale, fallen helps the healing process of the fallen front gate, to unit memorials and even to honor Fort Carson Soldiers who have paid Welfare and Recreation offers the event Soldiers’ Families. buildings named after fallen heroes. the ultimate sacrifice. in an effort to join Families, Soldiers and “Having your Soldier remembered is “Probably the greatest sign of what those “And then as soon as I get here (the community members to remember and important,” Rosenberg said. “We’ll always who have served mean and the greatest tribute, event) just brings a smile to my face,” said celebrate our fallen heroes, said Ann Edinger, remember our Soldier, but we want to make biggest monument, to them are our national Rosenberg, who helped organize the first Run DFMWR special events coordinator. sure that everybody else remembers (their colors,” he said, noting Soldiers have fought for the Fallen at Fort Carson in 2008 to honor Saturday marked the second Run for the sacrifice too).” for the country for the last 235 years. all Mountain Post Soldiers who lost their lives Fallen event for Sgt. Zach Crawford, 4th She said the one-mile course, of which most He said the Families of the fallen, those on the battlefield, including her husband, Engineer Battalion, who walked to honor his participants walked, was symbolic of the strug- currently serving and have served, and members Maj. Mark Rosenberg, who served with 3rd fallen comrade, Spc. Eric Lembke who was gles Gold Star Families face. She said the starting of the community who support the Soldiers and Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd killed during the unit’s last deployment. line may be the starting point of one’s grief and their Families are “probably the most apprecia- Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It means a lot (to participate) ... just to honor the finish line is like a light at the end of tunnel. tive of what those who have fallen have done for Rosenberg said her brother-in-law told her the guys that have fallen with us and served “It’s one more thing that I have our nation, because we know more than anybody about the national Run for the Fallen, where Photo by Julie M. Lucas with us ... to keep their name going,” he said. accomplished; one more thing I can put behind else what it is our nation asks (of us).” Brig. Gen. James Pasquarette, deputy commanding a group of runners ran from Fort Irwin, Calif., To date, 306 Fort Carson Soldiers me and say, ‘I did it, and I am surviving.’” The general thanked all who have general for support, 4th Infantry Division and Fort to Arlington National Cemetery. have lost their lives on the battlefields in Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding served the nation. Carson, pins a bib with the name of a fallen Soldier “I decided to get some friends together and Iraq and Afghanistan. general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, “The greatest tribute to all of you who on his son, Luke, 7, at the Run for the Fallen. Photo by Devin Fisher walk (in their honor) and word got out and Rosenberg said the Gold Star addressed the participants prior to the walk. have served and those who have fallen is the Run for the Fallen participants receive high-fives as they finish the one-mile course Saturday at traveled and here we are today,” Rosenberg said. Families are fortunate that Fort Carson has “It’s appropriate that we come out here fact that we are still the greatest nation on Ironhorse Park in honor of Fort Carson’s fallen heroes. Donning shirts with images of fallen a supportive community. today as part of a small piece of the entire nation earth,” Perkins said. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 23

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CCAATTEEPP pilot study here. CATEP personnel will also be out an operations order directing Fort Carson to hire from page 12 working closely with other agencies on post. the staff necessary to make CATEP happen. This “We’ll be talking to the chaplains, military life will reinforce what the local command — Maj. Gen. drug abuse problems. Additionally, certain groups of consultants and hospital personnel,” Henry said. David G. Perkins, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Soldiers, such as military policemen, those in the “We also want to bring in the Family Support Carson commanding general, and Col. Robert F. nuclear weapon personnel reliability program, those Groups as well because they are sometimes the first McLaughlin, garrison commander, as well as the with high security clearances and those in the people to notice this issue and say ‘Hey, here’s this brigade commanders — wants to do. aviation field, cannot join in at this time because program and I want you to know about it.’” “Gen. Perkins and Col. McLaughlin — anything of the safety and welfare issues inherent to those “We’re hoping we can build the trust here,” said they can do to help the Soldier, they are on board military occupations. If a commander finds out that Azar. “We think it is going to start slow, like it has with,” said Henry. “They are looking at this as a Soldier is in the program, he is responsible to at other installations, but then it builds and builds another way the Army is trying to help Soldiers that ensure the Soldier’s privacy is maintained unless and builds and we are hoping that it does that here.” need to seek help and prevent other situations.” there is a compelling need, such as a safety issue, The program has serious interest from high During the briefings at Fort Carson, active to let others in the command chain know after up. Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, IMCOM commanding discussions took place with the team and the discussing it with the ASAP personnel. Also, alcohol general, is giving it his full support, as well as Soldiers, which was the point that brought the team abuse education programs are an integral part of many local commanders. into the field. While some Soldiers were skeptic of the program as Soldiers may only have a perceived Lynch “is very passionate about the program. how well a volunteer program would work, others alcohol program and not need in-depth assistance. He wants to make sure that we give Soldiers every reinforced that they thought it was a good idea. One Kim Henry, Fort Carson Alcohol and Drug opportunity to get treatment,” said Stramer. “He’s Soldier, while liking the idea of the program to help Control officer, said that this will complement the very concerned about the high rate of suicides Soldiers who wanted to help themselves, aired the current ASAP program for someone who might feel across the Army and wants to make sure that thought that problem Soldiers — those with he needs to talk someone about an alcohol situation Soldiers who have problems are afforded the disciplinary problems or otherwise unsuitable for before it becomes a big problem, but doesn’t want opportunity to seek treatment.” military service — might be best released from duty. to affect his career with a flag. She cited the PRIME Stramer added that last week Lynch stated that To this, McFarling reiterated what the program is for. for Life program as one of the programs they have there is no hiring freeze on the ASAP program for “Send us your Soldiers with a problem — been using successfully and will integrate into the hiring staff and IMCOM headquarters is pushing not your problem Soldiers.” Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 25 MountainMountain PostPost LeaderLeader Mentoring a Soldier to become Billy Graham, a great religious Mary Foster a Department of Army civilian leader who has had significant Director of Human Resources who continues to contribute to impact on this nation’s leaders. this installation. People would be surprised The Directorate of Human DHR is the Military Personnel What is your view on the role to know … Resources is a newly established Division. MPD supports every of a leader? The only thing that people directorate within the Installation unit in the ARFORGEN cycle Lead by example! need to know about me is that I Management Command. They with Soldier Readiness Processing/ If you could meet any leader am a devoted wife, mother and a support the mission and Soldiers of manifesting, identification cards/ who would it be? very devoted grandmother. Fort Carson in many areas of the Tags, Servicemembers’ Army Force Generation cycle. For Group Life Insurance/ example the Army Substance Abuse 93, reassignment and program not only provides testing retirement orders, in-out for Soldiers and Civilians, but they processing and casualty are also responsible to provide operations. training on substance abuse and work with leadership to identify Why did you choose high risk areas pertaining to the the Human Resources Soldier and their Family members. career field? The suicide prevention program I started in Human also falls in the ASAP program. Resources in January 1974. Another area within DHR is the I love helping other folks Army Continuing Education System and the HR field allows program which supports educational me to provide assistance. opportunities for Soldiers and What do you like their Family members. about your job? The Administrative Services The variety of branch of DHR supports all unit customers who require mailrooms, Freedom of Information assistance of different Act, Privacy Act and Army Records sorts and sometimes they Information Management System don’t know what to ask training. The Workforce for but I can listen to them Development branch supports and provide assistance the garrison commander and his which makes their time at civilian employees in recognizing this duty station pleasant.

and participating in professional What has been a Photo by Devin Fisher development opportunities. favorite leadership Mary Foster, director of Human Resources, assists Sgt. Stephanie Fredicksen, 759th Military Finally, the largest section of moment? Police Battalion, with outprocessing paperwork. 26 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 Courts-martial The following are convictions from the Fort Carson installation between April-July.

The Soldier: specialist with Company B, 1st three months, reduced to specialist and month for three months, hard labor without Company, 759th MP Battalion. Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st confined for 84 days. confinement for three months and a bad The facts: general court-martial July 8 and Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. conduct discharge. Aug. 4 for wrongful and reckless conduct The facts: general court-martial May 17-19 for and drunk driving. attempted unpremeditated murder and wrongful The Soldier: staff sergeant with 1st Bn., 12 Inf. The verdict: guilty of all charges. appropriation of a pistol. This incident occurred Reg., 4th BCT (Rear)(Provisional), 4th Inf. Div. The Soldier: specialist with 3rd Special Troops The sentence: confinement for 4 months and at an off-limits establishment in Colorado The facts: general court-martial May 21 and Battalion, 3rd BCT (Rear)(Provisional), a bad conduct discharge. Springs. The accused started an altercation July 23, for attempting to entice and coerce 4th Inf. Div. with the passenger of a vehicle in the parking a minor to engage in sexual activity. The facts: general court-martial June 15, lot. As the car was leaving, the accused The verdict: guilty of all charges. for possession of child pornography. The Soldier: specialist with HHC, U.S. Army fired three shots into the side of the car. The sentence: reduction to private, confinement The verdict: guilty of all charges. Garrison, Replacement Detachment. The verdict: guilty of all charges. for three years and to be discharged with The sentence: reduction to private, The facts: special court-martial July 13 and The sentence: reduction to private, forfeiture of a dishonorable discharge. confinement for nine months and a bad Aug. 2 for desertion. all pay and allowances, confinement for 13 conduct discharge. The verdict: guilty of all charges. years and a dishonorable discharge. The sentence: reduction to private, confinement The Soldier: private first class with Troop C, for 105 days and a bad conduct discharge. 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Reg., 2nd BCT, The Soldier: staff sergeant with Rear The Soldier: private first class with Forward 4th Inf. Div. Detachment, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., Support Company E, 1st Bn., 22 Inf. Reg., The facts: general court-martial June 4 and 15, 4th BCT (Rear)(Provisional), 4th Inf. Div. The Soldier: private first class assigned to 1st 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. for AWOL, willfully and wrongfully damaging The facts: general court-martial June 22 Bn., 2nd Aviation Reg, 2nd Infantry Division. The facts: general court-martial April 30 and a privately owned vehicle, wrongful use of and July 22, for larceny of military property. The facts: general court-martial July 13 June 1, for desertion and wrongful use of Cocaine, Methylenedioxyamphetamine, The verdict: guilty of all charges. and Aug. 5 for false official statement and marijuana. Methamphetamine and drunk and two The sentence: reprimand, reduction to sergeant two counts of larceny of military property. The verdict: not guilty of desertion, but guilty of counts of disorderly conduct. and forfeiture of $500 pay per month for The verdict: guilty of all charges. AWOL and guilty of wrongful use of marijuana. The verdict: guilty of all charges. two months. The sentence: reduction to private, confinement The sentence: reduction to private, confined for The sentence: reduction to private, confinement for eight months and a bad conduct discharge. four months and a bad conduct discharge. for nine months and a bad conduct discharge. The Soldier: staff sergeant with 3rd STB, 3rd BCT (Rear)(Provisional), 4th Inf. Div. The Soldier: private assigned to 3rd Sqdn., 61st The Soldier: staff sergeant with 1st Bn, 8th Inf. The Soldier: private with Headquarters and The facts: general court-martial July 1 and Cavalry Reg., 4th BCT (Rear)(Provisional), Reg., 3rd BCT (Rear)(Provisional), 4th Inf. Div. Headquarters Company, 204th Brigade 23 and Aug. 3, for perjury during an 4th Inf. Div. The facts: general court-martial April 30 and Support Battalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Article 32 Investigation. The facts: general court-martial July 19 for deser- June 17, for assaulting a superior commis- The facts: general court-martial June 4 and 16, The verdict: guilty of all charges. tion and wrongful use of methamphetamine. sioned officer, communicating a threat and for desertion. The sentence: reduction to specialist. The verdict: not guilty of desertion, but guilty of assaulting a Colorado Springs police officer. The verdict: not guilty of desertion, but guilty AWOL and wrongful use of methamphetamine. The verdict: guilty of all charges. of AWOL. The sentence: confinement for five months The sentence: forfeit $500 pay per month for The sentence: forfeiture of $400 pay per The Soldier: private with 127th Military Police and a bad conduct discharge. Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 27

John Franklin, left, World Class Athlete Program quarterback fires a pass downfield during a scrimmage Tuesday on post. Soldiers open flag football season Story and photo by Walt Johnson consistency in the schedule and making sure there is will be the World Class Athlete Program squad. The Mountaineer staff good communications between the teams and the unit is made up of a lot of elite athletes who excel in sports office. One of the ways that we know we have a number of sports other than football. If athleticism Although the 2010 post intramural flag football better communications came Monday night when was the only thing needed to win a title, the WCAP season got a late start, it did not dampen the spirits the rain came and all teams knew that the games team would have to be considered the odds-on favorite of the Soldiers that came out to the post football were cancelled,” Braithwaite said to win. Jonathan Harmeling, WCAP commander complex Tuesday to kick off this year’s action. Kent Palm plays for the 984th Military Police and head coach, knows he has a nice challenge The flag football season was supposed to Company, 759th MP Battalion, which recently ahead as he gets his team ready to play this year. begin Monday night, but a heavy rain storm forced returned to the Mountain Post from duty in “When I became the commander I sat down cancellation of the games. Instead, the post teams Afghanistan, and he said his team is looking with my guys and I asked them if they could change were able to get after each other Tuesday night and forward to playing on post this year. He said the one thing about the WCAP program, what changes the Soldiers took advantage of the opportunity to get team played as much as it could while in would they like to see. Most of the guys said they out in the open air and throw around the pigskin. Afghanistan and he likes the talent level they wanted to do something as a whole and not do Kareem Braithwaite, Fort Carson intramural will bring to the field each game. things that are just for the boxers or the wrestlers or sports director, said this will be a new year for the “I think the fact that we played as a cohesive whatever the sport may be. So we decided to come flag football program here because the Soldiers have team in Afghanistan is going to be a good thing for out and play football. These guys are so competitive. had a lot of input into what they want the program us here. We have a team that has a lot of people If there is anything out there where there can be a to be and he is more than willing to make sure the that can catch the ball well and we have a lot of winner or a loser these guys want to be there. We Soldiers get what they want. speed on the team which is a big plus. Defensively decided to come out and represent our unit and it “We have 14 teams ready to compete this year we should also be a good team because we have a kind of brings everyone to the same level when with a few teams in the field. The biggest thing lot of team speed,” Palm said. they aren’t competing in their particular sport and the teams have talked to me about is having some One of the more interesting teams to watch this year it makes it fun for them,” Harmeling said. MountaineerMountaineer SporSportsts FFeatureaturee

Flames fall Denver Titans defenders surround Fort Carson’s James Everitt, 18, as he prepares to throw a pass Saturday in Denver. The Titans ended the Flames unbeaten season with a come from behind 16-14 victory. The Titans won the game on a field goal with 13 seconds left in the game to end the Flames two year undefeated run in conference play and captured the Colorado Football Conference championship. Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 On the Bench Youth center fall sports schedule kicks off Sept. 11 by Walt Johnson Oct. 22 Palmer High School at Garry Berry Mountaineer staff Stadium in Colorado Springs at 7 p.m. The Rockies will offer its last military The post youth sports fall program will specials of August at Coors Field in begin Sept. 11 with a lot of exciting action Denver when the team hosts its archrivals for young athletes. from California. The Youth Services Center will begin its The Rockies take on the Los Angeles fall soccer, football and cheerleading season Dodgers Friday-Sunday. Games begin at after the opening ceremonies, which will take 7:10 p.m. Friday, Saturday's game begins place on Pershing Field at 9 a.m. at 6:10 p.m. Saturday and 1:10 p.m. Sunday. The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans football All military people can purchase discount team begins its 2010 football campaign Friday. tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper The Trojans will begin the season with a reserved infield/outfield area for their family preseason scrimmage against the Mesa Ridge and friends for games against the Dodgers. Grizzlies at 6 p.m Friday. at the high school’s Tickets are discount from the usual range football field. The Trojans will open its home of $18-$38. To take advantage of the offer schedule Sept. 3 when it hosts Fossil Ridge call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES and state High School at 6 p.m. The rest of the Trojans that you are a military member and provide home schedule is as follows: Sept. 24 Pine reference number 20065615. This offer is Creek High School at 7 p.m., Oct. 1 Grand not available on a walk-up-to-the-window

Junction High School at 7 p.m., Oct. 14 basis. You can only take advantage of the Photo by Walt Johnson Rampart at 7 p.m. and Oct. 29 Pueblo South offer by calling the Rockies. High School at 7 p.m. The Youth Services Center is looking Working out The Trojans road schedule is as follows: for a few good men and women to help Fort Carson’s Jennifer Froslie is one of the Mountain Post people Sept. 11, Eaglecrest High School at 1 p.m.; with the youth sports program. participating in the “Burn off the Wait” team weight loss Sept. 17 Chatfield Senior High School at 4 If you have ever had the desire to coach program designed to encourage people to lose weight as a p.m.; Oct. 8 Doherty High School at Garry team. The program began Wednesday and runs through Oct. 27. Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs at 7 p.m.; See Bench on page 29 Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 29

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young children this is the opportunity for you, according to youth center officials. The youth sports program is in need of volunteer coaches for the upcoming softball, baseball, football, cheerleading and soccer seasons. If you think you would like to give back to the youth and coach a team, stop by the Youth Service Center or call 526-1233. The United States Air Force Academy hosts its third annual Health & Wellness Center Biathlon Saturday. The biathlon will include a 12-mile bicycle ride and a 3.1-mile run. Event organizers said it would be great to have Soldiers from the Mountain Post participate in the event which begins at 8 a.m. on the Santa Fe Trail in Colorado Springs. Refreshments will be provided for all participants. For more information on the event call 333-3733. College football fans will want to note the beginning of the college football season is just one week away. There will be two games featuring former family members who have graduated from high school and gone on to play at colleges in the local area. The Air Force Academy Falcons open its season Sept. 4 when it hosts Northwestern State University at Falcon Stadium at 2 p.m. This game will be a great warm up for the teams Sept. 11 contest against perennially nationally

Photo by Walt Johnson ranked Brigham Young University. The BYU game is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. at Falcon Stadium. To the goal Also on Sept. 4 the University of Colorado A member of the Fort Carson youth sports program prepares to send the ball through the net during a Buffaloes meets the Colorado State University Rams start smart soccer game Saturday at Pershing Field on post. at Invesco Field at Mile High in Denver. The game will kick off at noon.

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THE TEAM YOU TRUST™ >HU[[VSLHYUTVYL& 30 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010 MountaineerMountaineer AAtthlehlettee ofof tthehe WWeekeek Marcus Dungen Bodybuilder Marcus Dungen has been a bodybuilder for years. He still holds the record for the most individual wins at the annual Southern Colorado Bodybuilding and Fitness competition held in Colorado Springs. Dungen will be competing in Las Vegas next month as an amateur, but is looking to begin competing as a pro in the near future. What is the show you will compete in all about? This is the Team USA bodybuilding show and if you win your category you are picked to represent the United States in the Natural Olympia against bodybuilders from around the world in Reno, Nev., in November. This isn’t your first time at this event is it? I competed in this show in 2008 when I won the masters championship and was voted most muscular. At the Natural Olympia, I won the 40-49 year old most muscular title and I helped the USA get a gold medal. What is it like to represent the USA at an event like that? That is really prestigious to represent the USA at an event like this. Also you get to compete against other bodybuilders from around the world to see if you can stand up to them. Being able to compete against and then beat athletes from other countries is a pretty good thing I think for the USA and for the individual that can do that. When do you think you will do your first pro show? I’m not sure. I want to see how well I do at the Team USA show and then make a decision on that afterwards. I took a few months off to come back to this event bigger and in the best condition I can. I think my conditioning is right where I want it to be right now. People that don’t know me will be surprised to know … That I like to read and I like to do things that will help me self improve. I believe that if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. Photo by Walt Johnson TakeTake aa mini-vacationmini-vacation inin Adam’s Mountain Cafe has a flower-bedecked terrace next to the creek. Manitou Springs

Story and photos by Nel Lampe people to Manitou Springs more than Mountaineer staff a century ago still draw tourists. There’s the Garden of the Gods Park anitou Springs is with the nearby Trading Post; the a great place to go Cliff Dwellings Museum and the Cave on vacation, a mini- of the Winds. People take the Pikes vacationM or for a day. About four miles Peak Cog Railway to the top of west of Colorado Springs, the town Pikes Peak rather than riding a mule, actually was a popular resort town in or perhaps drive the Pikes Peak the late 1800s and into the 1900s, when Highway to the top. vacationers came by train with steamer Tourists no longer come by train, trunks filled with the latest styles. They but by car. stayed for weeks, visiting the casinos, Vacationing families can be spotted dance pavilions and bath houses, and all over town in summer, eating taking in the sights: Garden of the lunch in one of the family-friendly Gods, Cave of the Winds and riding a restaurants in Manitou Springs, mule to the top of Pikes Peak. The shopping in the unusual shops along dance pavilions and bath houses no Manitou Avenue, playing antique longer exist and people have to go games in the arcade, browsing through to Cripple Creek to find casinos. art galleries or antique stores, tasting But the natural attractions that drew the water from a mineral spring or watching a street performer. Stratton Spring, next to Manitou Avenue, is one Victorian-era houses, hotels of several springs available to the public. and buildings preserve the town’s resort look. Creek-side Springs’ early days are still there: the restaurants, T-shirt shops and Barker Hotel and the 1874 Cliff House. steep streets still beckon. It’s a There’s a restaurant in the Barker Hotel; tourist town all right, although the renovated Cliff House has gourmet 5,000 people live there. food in its dining rooms, an elegant Stop for saltwater taffy, lobby, chairs on the veranda and posh caramel-popcorn or an ice cream linens in historic hotel rooms named cone at Patsy’s Candy Stand after early guests such as Buffalo Bill as people have been doing for and President Theodore Roosevelt. more than 100 years. The Victorian-era Miramont Go next door to the Penny Castle is in Manitou Springs, with its Arcade, where players find seven architecture styles. The castle uniscopes from 1908 and old has tours, lunches and teas and a pinball machines with wooden small chapel for weddings. rails. Put a penny in a gumball The Iron Springs Chateau machine or play Pac Man or dinner theater has actors performing Miss Pac Man. There’s Space old-fashioned melodramas during Places to see in the Invaders and a video game the summer season. Pikes Peak area. Unique shops and restaurants are in downtown from every year. Manitou Springs. Two hotels from Manitou See Manitou on page 32 Aug. 27, 2010 32 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

Manitou For more Manitou than 100 from page 31 years, tourists Today’s tourists might stay in a campground, a and visitors bed and breakfast or one of the classic motels built in have been the 1920s-1940s. buying There are no fast food chains in Manitou salt-water Springs, but there are plenty of restaurants and small taffy and establishments to visit. There’s Adam’s Mountain Café caramel- near Soda Springs Park; Coquette Creperie, the Dutch covered Kitchen, The European Café, Heart of Jerusalem popcorn Café, the Loop, Marilyn’s Pizza House, The Mona at Patsy’s. Lisa Fondue Restaurant and Pirates of the Castaways. It’s in Eat at the Stage Coach, a former stage coach stop. downtown There’s Pike’s Peak Chocolate, ice cream shops, coffee Manitou shops and an occasional street vendor. Springs. The Briarhurst is a fine dining restaurant in the historic manor built by Dr. William Bell. Bell and Colorado Springs founder, Gen. William Palmer were involved in creating the resort town. Many of the mineral springs that brought people to the town for the water’s curative powers are still accessible to the public. Pick up a map of the mineral springs at the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, 354 Manitou Ave. Bring a cup to sample the different waters. Brochures of local attractions and restaurants are also available. The Chamber is open seven days a week; call 685-5089. Learn about the city at The Manitou Springs Heritage Center at 517 Manitou Ave. by viewing displays or taking a walking tour or a tour of the springs. The center is open Wednesdays-Sundays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 685-1454 for more information about the tours. Manitou Springs is close to hiking trails and other tourist attractions, such as Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole and the Flying W Ranch. The Glass Blowers of Manitou shop has glass figures and the Leprechaun Shoppe has Irish gifts. There’s a Christmas in Manitou shop, The Dulcimer Shop and the American Toy Factory. There’s Above: Runners cool off chain-saw art, Bearworks, Retro Moto Toys, a spice in the creek after the marathon to the top of Pikes shop and YoYo Loco, with yo-yos for everyone. Peak and return Sunday. Manitou Springs is known for its unusual events, such as the Emma Crawford Coffin Race at Halloween, the January Fruitcake Toss and a Carnivale Parade and Gumbo Cook-off during Mardi Gras season. Left: The Penny Arcade Manitou Springs hosts several festivals during the in Manitou Springs also year, including Mountain Music Festival, a clay fest, has a collection of beer fest, buffalo barbecue and other events. Coming coin-operated rides. up Labor Day is the Commonwheel Art Fest held in Memorial Park on the east end of Manitou Springs. Take the drive to Manitou Springs some nice day and explore and relax — have a mini-vacation. Below: The Barker House, a To reach Manitou Springs from Fort Carson, take hotel from the town’s early Highway 115 north to the Cimarron Exit, then take days, has a restaurant as well Highway 24 West to the Manitou Springs exit. as a popular porch for dining. Or take Colorado Avenue from downtown Colorado Springs heading west until it becomes Manitou Avenue. Parking is mostly along the streets and a few commercial lots. Just the Facts • TRAVEL TIME — half an hour • FOR AGES — anyone • TYPE — resort town • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars) • WALLET DAMAGE — NO ENTRY, YOUR CHOICE $ = Less than $20 $$ = $21 to $40 $$$ = $41 to $60 $$$$ = $61 to $80 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) Aug. 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 33 34 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010

Colorado State Fair Bizarre, will perform during a 90-minute Dine at the box office or by calling 520-SHOW. The Colorado State Fair, one of the oldest and Laugh at the Elkhorn Conference Center Frankie Avalon is in Arnold Hall at the Air state fairs in the nation, begins Friday and Saturday. For $10, attendees will have a pasta Force Academy Sept. 17. Tickets are $30-$43; runs through Sept. 5. The state fairgrounds are bar with salad, garlic bread and dessert and call the box office at 333-4497. at 1001 Beulah Ave. in Pueblo. The fair has an evening of comedy. The doors open at The Lettermen will be in the Pikes Peak all the traditional ingredients to make up a 5:30 p.m. with the show at 6:30 p.m. Tickets Center Oct. 3 at 4 p.m. state fair: a carnival, free shows, lots of farm are available at the Elkhorn. Bryan Adams: The Bare Bones Tour is Nov. animals, horse shows, rodeos, big trucks, 11 at 8 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 24. demolition derbies, entertainment and more. Fountain Fall Festival Air Supply plays the Pikes Peak Center Admission to the state fairgrounds is $8 on Fountain holds its 41st Fall Festival Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Jan. 7. weekends and $5 Monday-Thursday. Children Labor Day weekend, with a run for the fallen under age 6 are admitted free. Sept. 4 at 8 a.m. at Fountain-Fort Carson Local festivals The carnival is $1 per ticket or $25 for High School, a barbecue supper and dance Two of Colorado Springs’ largest festivals unlimited rides each day. An unlimited pass is Sept. 5, a pancake breakfast at Fountain are coming up: $80 for the entire state fair. Middle School Sept. 7 at 9:30 a.m., a parade The Colorado Balloon Classic is in Tickets are sold for special concerts at the at 10 a.m. and following the parade, crafts, Memorial Park Sept. 4-6, when dozens of Colorado State Fair, including Emerson Drive food, fun and entertainment in Metcalfe Park. balloons lift off about 7 a.m., following a Friday, Blake Shelton Saturday, Charlie Pride For information contact 382-3190. 40-year-old tradition. The festival is free. Wednesday, Queensryche with Rock Sugar The annual folk art festival at Rock Ledge Thursday, America Sept. 3, Smokey Robinson Concerts in Denver Ranch is Sept. 17-19. The Holly Berry House Sept. 4 and Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Brad Paisley is in concert with Darius Folk Art Festival features several tents with Hernandez Sept. 5. Rucker, Sept. 25, at the Comfort Dental vendors selling folk art, clothing, antiques, Concert tickets are at Ticketmaster, Amphitheatre in Englewood. Tickets are crafts, gourmet products, paintings, photographs 800-745-3000, and are $20-$25. $19-$49.75. Get ticket information at 877- and much more. There will also be food 598-8497. The Comfort Dental Amphitheatre, vendors and live music. A fee is charged and Soldier Show formerly known as Fiddler’s Green, is an proceeds go for ranch projects. The Soldier Show will be in the Pikes Peak open-air venue off Interstate 25 and East Center Friday at 7 p.m. With the theme “Soldier Orchard Road in the Denver Tech Center at Ready for football? Show 27.0,” this high-energy, 90-minute live 6350 Greenwood Plaza in Englewood. Air Force Football tickets are on sale musical revue showcases the talents of for 2010 home games with Northwestern active-duty Soldiers. Free tickets are available at Upcoming concerts State Sept. 4 at noon; Brigham Young the Information, Tickets and Registration office, Concerts in the Pikes Peak Center, University, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m.; U.S. Naval the Pikes Peak Center and the World Arena. 90 S. Cascade Ave., in downtown Colorado Academy Oct. 2 at 12:30; Colorado State Springs include: University, Oct. 9, noon; Utah Oct. 30 at 5:30 Comics On Duty Tour Michael Bolton Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.; Cheech p.m. and New Mexico Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. Call The Comics on Duty Tour comedians Steve and Chong, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m.; and Last Comic 472-1895 for ticket information. Bills, Troy Thirdgill, Steve Burr and John Standing Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available — Compiled by Nel Lampe 40 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 27, 2010