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Photo by Sgt. William Howard Pvt. Jesse Smith, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, range, Sept. 10. Spotters used a Shooter Objective Ranging Device to calculate distance, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fi res an elevation and weather conditions to adjust the shooter’s aim before each round was fi red. M110 Semi- Automatic Sniper System at a distant target during a sniper familiarization See story on Pages 20-21.

Good Neighbor Carson honors police chief By Anthony R. Mayne Force Carson, hosted a luncheon inducting Colorado Carey began his law enforcement career with Garrison Public Affairs Offi ce Springs Police Chief Peter Carey as the 36th Fort the El Paso County Sheriff’s Offi ce in 1982. After Carson Good Neighbor. 30 years in law enforcement, he was promoted to Distinguished guests and visitors gathered at “Good Neighbors are designated by the fabric police chief of Colorado Springs, a position he has Fort Carson, Tuesday, to induct the 2013 Fort Carson of their green jackets; they are part of the fabric of held since January 2012. Good Neighbor. JTF Carson,” said LaCamera. “This year’s inductee “It is a really good feeling being here today,” Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. has been part of the El Paso County, Colorado, fabric LaCamera, 4th Infantry Division and Joint Task for a long time.” See Neighbor on page 4

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Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton Ethos a crucial norm Commentary by Sgt. Donovan T. Smith craving to serve the Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Dee McNutt Warrior Leader Course graduate country’s people and its continuing qualities. We, Chief, Print and Web Communications: Each association in life, whether it is a Fortune as Soldiers, have total Rick Emert 500 company or the local fl ower shop on the corner, confi dence in one another Editor: Devin Fisher has an interior network and ethos. As for me, it is the and ourselves in light of the Warrior Ethos, which I believe underpins the Army’s fact that we have shared Staff writer: Crystal Ross continuing customs and qualities. It drives an individual’s convictions and ideals. Happenings : Nel Lampe duty to succeed and achieve a greater moral mission The Warrior Ethos S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson by making Soldiers unique in relation to all others on blankets the four lines the planet. focused around a pledge L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall This ethos is a crucial norm for the U.S. Army as to sacrifi ce and give Soldiers are permeated with a morally grounded Warrior your all for our country This commercial enterprise newspaper Ethos that unmistakably symbolizes the Army’s steady and the Army Values. is an authorized publication for members of responsibility to the country we serve. Though the spirits The remainder of the the Department of Defense. 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Child care “ What I want the Soldier to keep Some rates to increase in mind is that By Crystal Ross monthly child care costs of more addition, the Army continues its Mountaineer staff than $200 per child. Those con- commitment to affordable child tractors will also be reclassifi ed care and youth programs by CYSS understands Some patrons of Fort Carson’s as Category 9A. striving to keep fees lower than child care programs will see a slight Armanda Hunt, Child, Youth comparable community programs Soldiers and increase in their monthly rates and School Services coordinator, and by paying a portion of the beginning Nov. 1. Depending said that what most Fort Carson cost of care for all Families Families, and we on their income category, some Families will see a slight increase using CYSS programs.” Families will see a $6-$10 increase, if any at all. Even with the fee increase, while others will see a smaller “To some Families, $6-$10 Hunt said military Families are understand what increase or none at all. per month is signifi cant and affects still getting a good deal on child The change is being made Families in different ways,” Hunt care costs and quality. it means to be across the Department of Defense said. “What I want the Soldier “Anything that’s mission- as the organization transitions to to keep in mind is that CYSS related, CYSS is here to support, single fees within Total Family understands Soldiers and Families, and I think that’s a big difference mission ready, so Income categories to provide and we understand what it means in what the Soldier gets by being consistent child care costs across all to be mission ready, so we offer here on the installation as opposed we offer a variety military services and installations. a variety of programs and to going to … a mom and pop or a Some installations considered services that support the Soldiers’ privately owned organization that of programs and “high cost” will have a different unique missions. We don’t is really there for business, for fee schedule, but Fort Carson is charge nuisance fees for Soldiers profi t,” she said. not one of those. that have mission-related late Parents with questions about services that In conjunction with the new pick-ups. the new fee structure can contact fee schedule, which is mandated “There are many benefi ts to Parent Central Services in building support the Soldiers’ by the DOD, contractors in the Army Families that are enrolled 1518, call 526-1101 or 526-1100 highest income category used for in our program,” she said. “We or visit http://www.mwrfortcarson. rate determination, currently TFI really are here to help that Soldier com/child-and-youth-services. unique missions.” Category 9, will no longer receive be able to focus on their mission php#!administration/c1g86. Parent — Armanda Hunt the Army Fee Assistance child care with the peace of mind that their Central Services also handles rate nor the multiple child reduc- children are in a safe, healthy registration for Families new to tion. This can mean an increase in and secure environment. In child care through CYSS. I AM NO ORDINARY STUDENT At Colorado Technical University, our strong support of the military is evidenced by the policies we have in place to help you pursue your education and achieve your personal, professional and academic goals.

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Good Neighbors receive Neighbor a sport coat with their name From page 1 embroidered on the patch, a lapel pin, a certifi cate and said Carey. “I can’t say how happy I am about our a photo on permanent display relationship with Fort Carson.” with all of the Good Neighbors Carey has been an integral part of the Colorado at the 4th Inf. Div. Headquarters Springs community, helping to foster the relationship building. Good Neighbors are between the local and military communities. This invited to events and cere- relationship has achieved success with many monies held on Fort Carson. programs including the Military Family Liaison Offi cer Good Neighbor contribu- pilot program and the Fort Carson Courtesy Patrol. tions can be loud and public “Not having to look back and worry about our such as sponsoring concerts Families in the post is extremely comforting, and I know and events, or quiet and private you know that,” LaCamera said of Carey. “We are the as a gesture to a young Soldier only installation (in the continental United States) that needing new rank sewn onto has a memorandum of agreement with the local law a uniform. All those contri- enforcement. (Former Commanding General Maj. Gen.) butions are meaningful and Joe Anderson started it before me, and I am fortunate build strong relationships, enough to fall in on it.” LaCamera added. “We have a military and police collaboration “About a year ago, a few that has actually won international awards as far as of us were given a once-in- the collaboration between Fort Carson and the other a-lifetime trip to go over (to military bases in this area,” Carey said. “We get Afghanistan); it took months together once a month and talk about what we can of training,” Carey said. “I do to keep everyone safe. The police department also always had a deep level of provides escorts for returning Soldiers; that is our way respect about the commitment to honor their service and sacrifi ce.” of our deployed troops, but Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Along with the courtesy patrols, Carey pushed once we got over there we Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, right, 4th Infantry Division and Joint for “ride-alongs” to allow Fort Carson leaders, all had a renewed respect for Task Force Carson, presents the 2013 Good Neighbor pin to Colorado Springs Police Chief including LaCamera, to see the interaction between their commitment and what we Peter Carey, Tuesday, at the Elkhorn Conference Center. military members and Colorado Springs Police can do to keep them safe when Department offi cers in various settings. they come back here. It was an amazing trip, and our but you help us translate our actions into words and “I was doing a walk around downtown a year or interactions with military advisers and the Afghan you join us in times of trouble as you wrap your arms so ago with (Maj.) Gen. LaCamera and a couple of his National Police changed how I feel about Soldiers as around the Soldiers, their Families and the Airmen that guys walked up and did not realize what they were they return and where we are at policing in the United are stationed here at Fort Carson. I appreciate that.” walking into,” said Carey. “They saw him on the street States. I am very honored to go do that. I learned a “Neighbor is defi ned as a fellow human being or corner with me, and that was priceless.” thing or two about leadership there also.” places next door. I couldn’t ask for better neighbors than The fi rst Good Neighbor induction was held in This year’s Good Neighbor luncheon was delayed Fort Carson, (the) Mountain Post,” said Carey. “Your 1978. Prior to that, Maj. Gen. Louis Menetrey, with until September to allow LaCamera to attend following rich heritage brings so much to our community. Thank the help of local citizens, established a “benchmark” his deployment to Afghanistan. you very much for this honor and I really appreciate for the Fort Carson Good Neighbor program. It was “We have been doing this (event) since 1978, and it it. Thank you, sir.” an initiative to create strong relationships, increase is my privilege to continue to do this,” said LaCamera. Good Neighbors attending the induction included Don cooperation and open lines of communication with “(Good Neighbors) are our biggest champion in the Addy, Jay Cimino, Tsai Freidberg, Ryer Hitchcock, Lou neighboring communities. community. You may not understand what goes on here, Mellini, Harlan Ochs, Mike Pfalmer and Marvin Stein.

Carson to host cycling events Garrison Public Affairs Offi ce injured service members and veterans will feature competition between 200 Fort Carson will be hosting the cycling athletes from fi ve service branches. The competition as part of the 2014 Warrior fi fth annual competition will take place Games presented by Deloitte. Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 in Colorado Springs at There will be a practice on Tuesday from the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Fort 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Wilderness Road area Carson, Garry Berry Stadium and the U.S. of the post. Traffi c may be affected on Butts, Air Force Academy venues. For more on Wilderness and Warfi ghter roads. Watch the 2014 Warrior Games, visit http://www. for low-profi le cycles through Sept. 29. teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Military/ The event for wounded, ill and Warrior-Games-presented-by-Deloitte. 10 Soldiers to retire The following Soldiers will be honored I Sgt. 1st Class Christopher J. Bardo, 4th during a retirement ceremony Wednesday on Infantry Brigade Combat Team; Founders Field: I Sgt. 1st Class Victor L. Vega-Davila, 4th CAB; I Maj. Leroy E. Rael, 2nd Special Troops I Staff Sgt. Harry T. Upshaw III, 1st Battalion, Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team; 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd ABCT; I 1st Sgt. Steven Fortune, 4th Combat Aviation I Staff Sgt. George A. Sheline, Brigade; 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry I Master Sgt. Anthony D. Regiment, 3rd ABCT; Mason, 4th Brigade Support I Staff Sgt. Jerimie E. Parks, Battalion, 1st Stryker 43rd Sustainment Brigade; Brigade Combat Team; and I Master Sgt. Denise I S gt. Joshua M. Kelly, M. Rayl, Fort Carson 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Inspector General’s Artillery Brigade, Fort O f fi c e ; Wainwright, Alaska. Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5

Remembering 9/11

Photo by Dani Johnson Members of a Fort Carson fi ring detail fi re volleys during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony Canadian Minister of National Defense Robert Nicholson and Melodie Homer, widow of United at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Sept. 11. More than 700 military members, fi rst Flight 93 co-pilot LeRoy Homer. The ceremony was held near the CMAFS 9/11 Memorial — a responders and community leaders from throughout the Colorado Springs area joined forces twisted 8-foot-long, 750 pound steel beam that once helped support one of New York’s World for the combined ceremony. The event featured speeches from Gen. Charles Jacoby Jr., Trade Center towers — and serves as a tribute to those who died Sept. 11, 2001, and honors commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, the servicemembers who gave their lives in the years since.

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Cpl. Zachary Bandli, radio operator, 534th Signal Company, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, receives a Soldier of the Year trophy from retired Maj. Gen. Jim Hodge, executive committee, Pikes Peak Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, at the 43rd SB Headquarters, Monday. After taking top honors at Fort Carson, III Corps and U.S. Army Forces Command, Bandli will compete with the Army’s best at Fort Lee, Va. The Pikes Peak chapter of the AUSA presents the trophy every year to the Fort Carson Soldier and Noncommissioned Offi cer of the Year. The post’s NCO of the Year, Sgt. Ruth Hanks, 759th Military Police Battalion, also took top honors at the III Corps competition.

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Miscellaneous Special Operations Logistics Support Element — is Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation looking for active-duty Soldiers that are airborne DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday qualified or willing to attend airborne training and are Stack Closed for maintenance Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. eligible for a permanent-change-of-station move. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SOLSE seeks sergeants through sergeants first Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. class with military occupational specialties of 88M, Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. 88N, 89B, 92A, 92F, 92Y and 92W with General Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Technical score of 100 or higher, no physical Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. limitations and a secret clearance with the ability Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. to get a top secret clearance. Assignment has (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. promotion rates that vastly exceed conventional Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Army along with abundant schooling opportunities, long-term stabilization and exceptional Family support LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. program and activities. Submit Enlisted Record Brief 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to [email protected]. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Self-help weed control program — Department of and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone their physician and battalion commander, and a pen Defense regulations require training for people numbers and points of contact for services: to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. applying pesticides on military installations. Units • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency interested in participating in the Directorate of Support Services service order desk can be reached Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Public Works Self-help Weed Control Program must at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes to transportation and application of herbicides. Once damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. include turning in excess property, reutilizing govern- individuals are properly trained by the DPW • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at ment property, web-based tools available, special base operations and maintenance contractor, Fort 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] handling of property and environmental needs. To Carson Support Services, Soldiers can be issued the when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera appropriate products and equipment so units can or emergency service is required. at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; treat weeds in rocked areas around the unit. Weed • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey Mike Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/ control self-help training sessions for Soldiers are at 526-6670 or email [email protected] web tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. available the first and third Monday of the month for service needs or to report complaints. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for 526-6670 or email [email protected]. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army up an appointment to pick up weed control products Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag about the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. Hours of Operation Command Evaluation and Training Team — COMET mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services provides commanders at all levels with a responsive and equipment or a motorized sweeper. • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- maintenance and supply assessment and training tool • Base operations contracting officer representative Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last that improves the combat effectiveness, readiness and — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email customer served at 3:30 p.m. efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. The team [email protected] for questions on snow • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and removal, grounds maintenance and contractor — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- problems and provides individual and unit reinforce- response to service orders. 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, ment training based on assessments. Results remain • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 call 526-3321 for an appointment. confidential for the unit commander only. COMET or [email protected] to request, for service • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — provides assistance in the majority of maintenance or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last and supply management areas with one-on-one • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions training and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email coordinated on case-by-case basis. Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ [email protected] to request a facility, parking or • Subsistence Support Management Office, building mail.mil for information. regulatory traffic sign. 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. located in building 1454 on Nelson Blvd. The hours to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. office assists Soldiers with room assignments and The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. and weekends is 526-0051. • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Briefings 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical to midnight. an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- • Hazardous Material Control Center, building leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- the warehouse at 526-2979. at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 first class through command sergeant major, chief Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Carson and surrounding bases without a primary must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, Notification Officer Training. The three-day training 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. are available by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. must register through their school noncommis- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or sioned officer for attendance of this training. The • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ next classes are Oct. 14-16 and Nov. 18-20. Call Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call 526-4551 for details. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. 526-7170 for more information. Retirement briefings — are available at http:// Medical Activity Correspondence Department Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ office hours — The Correspondence (Release of responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort RetirementServices.html. Call 526-2840 for more Infor mation) Office in the Patient Administration Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance information. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of each Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. month at 4 p.m. in The Hub conference room. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Contact Sgt. Zachary Huitt at 524-2677 or visit the building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Management Branch, located in building 1219, BOSS office in room 106 of The Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open to 40404 to receive updates being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and event information. briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 15

Performers with the 2014 Soldier Show perform “Stand by Me” Monday at McMahon Auditorium.

Soldier Show entertains JTF Carson Story and photos by Sgt. William Smith “This month marks the bicentennial of the 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce writing of our national anthem,” Hargis said. “I am almost moved to the point of tears as I sing Performers walked the aisles causing and feel the words that once were written as a laughter and excitement in the audience as the dream that became America. I am quite humbled lights dimmed and an announcer said that by the opportunity to be able to help boost the the 2014 U.S. Army Soldier Show was about morale of the Soldiers and Families.” to begin, Monday, at McMahon Auditorium. In the show’s 31st modern-era anniversary, This year’s production of the Army Spc. Jeff Johnson, a technician with the show, Soldier Show, “Stand Strong,” explores the said he was proud to be able to relay the foundational elements of what instills the Army’s message. strength and character of the Soldiers and “I love this kind of work,” he said. “I am just the Army. During the show, the cast and a regular Soldier who was blessed with the crew exemplify the Army Values of loyalty, oppor tunity to be able to perform for Soldiers duty, respect, selfl ess service, honor, integrity and their Families; it fi lls me with pride.” and personal courage. This year’s show paid tribute to Blue and This year’s show began with the singing Gold Star Families and covered topics from of the national anthem by Sgt. Amy Hargis, how to deal with coming home after a long performer, Soldier Show. deployment to Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention and suicide prevention and awareness. Sgt. 1st Class Tabitha Hernandez, military police, 4th Infantry Division Provost Marshall Offi ce, said she liked how the show put twists on hit songs to relay the Army’s messages and relate them to Soldiers. Performers with the 2014 Soldier “I loved the show,” Show perform John Legend’s “All Hernandez said. “It of Me” as they bring awareness to Performers with the 2014 brought a lot of awareness the diffi culties Soldiers and their Soldier Show perform to the issues we deal Families face during deployments, Katy Perry’s “Roar” as with in the Army. It was Monday, at McMahon Auditorium. they bring awareness defi nitely effective while to Sexual Harassment/ being entertaining, and I Assault Response and recommend it for everyone Prevention, Monday, at (who) can go next year — McMahon Auditorium. it is a must-see show.” 16 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014

Spc. Victoria Betancourt, unit supply specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hands out index cards to students in a first-grade math class at Centennial Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Sept. 8. Soldiers volunteer at local school Story and photos by while she focused on everything Sgt. Matt Waymire else going on.” 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Some of the students presented Team Public Affairs Office, Ellis with stresses he doesn’t 4th Infantry Division normally face at work. “The second-graders were the COLORADO SPRINGS — most challenging when it came Sixteen “Lonestar” Soldiers to keeping them focused while volunteered to spend time with checking out books,” said Ellis. students of Centennial Elementary “I figured out that getting them to School, Sept. 8. focus on the librarian’s instructions The 2nd Special Troops took away their distractions.” Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade School staff said students really Combat Team, 4th Infantry appreciated the Soldiers’ presence. Division, Soldiers went to the “I’ve talked about different jobs Colorado Springs school to set with the kids and (being a) Soldier up a mini carnival, interact with always comes up,” said Holloman. children and help teachers. “(Soldiers) are heroes to (the “When (students) see there students) and they feel like they are people here, they immediately have celebrities visiting.” want to know who they are and In addition to the classroom why they’re here,” said Heather participation, the Soldiers set up Holloman, librarian, Centennial and helped supervise four stations Elementary School. “It’s really at the school’s beginning of the cool to start at a young age to see year carnival. authority figures like this in a Parents were happy to see positive way.” their children interacting with the Part of the volunteering Soldiers during the festivities. involved Soldiers directly helping “I love that the kids are the students as if they were having fun,” said Whitney teachers’ assistants. President. “I love the fact that “I helped the librarian by you guys are involved in the getting the kids into the flow of community. It’s a big positive.” everything because today was This is the first time Soldiers their first day signing out books,” of 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., have said Sgt. Eddie Ellis Jr., motor visited a school since returning in Sgt. Eddie Ellis Jr., motor transport operator, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Special transport operator, Headquarters July from a nine-month deployment Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, supervises a game and Headquarters Company, in Kuwait. The unit plans to visit of spin-the-wheel during a Sept. 8 carnival at Centennial Elementary School in Colorado Springs. 2nd STB. “I scanned all the books schools in the area monthly. Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 DPW schedules cooling to heating transition By Bruce Gronczniak community service facilities (chapels, theater, Due to special requirements, medical facilities Directorate of Public Works Operations Special Events Center, legal, etc.), operational will keep the temperature at 72 degrees, and child and Maintenance Division dining facilities and post and division development center and youth facilities will be headquarters buildings. no warmer than 74 degrees. Maintenance The Directorate of Public Works operations 7 Oct. 15: All remaining buildings, shops, bays, supply areas, warehouses, and maintenance contractor will begin the seasonal facilities and industrial areas. gymnasiums and hangars should transition from cooling to heating Oct. 1. During heating season the be set at 60 degrees. The transition includes turning off cooling systems temperature for comfort During unoccupied times and preparing buildings for the heating season. heating is set in accordance all facilities should be set to 55 Although the process to turn off cooling begins with the 4th Infantry degrees. Buildings will be Oct. 1, the heating systems will be activated based on Division’s Energy Efficiency monitored during cold periods seasonal temperatures or as directed by the garrison Measures Policy. The policy to prevent damage from pipes commander in order to conserve energy and reduce requires temperature set freezing. installation operations costs. points for barracks and If heating is needed higher The following is a tentative schedule, subject to offices to be set at 70 degrees than the policy temperature range, change as weather dictates, for shutting down and to keep the area temperatures an exception must be requested isolating cooling systems: between 68 and 72 degrees through DPW. Call DPW at 526-9241 7 Oct. 1: All child care facilities, Soldier barracks, during occupied hours. for more information.

Mountaineer staff is a story that takes us on an adventure States” will give Families an Tell Me A Story across America to learn about the opportunity to celebrate the military The Military Child Education founding principles of our nation,” said child’s geographical diversity and Coalition hosts a free Tell Me A Story Louise Webb, team lead, Fort Carson knowledge, Webb said. program Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Special Parent to Parent. “The story features Each Family attending will receive Free event Events Center. lines from ‘America the Beautiful’ as it a copy of the book. The event, limited to the first 50 describes the geographical diversity of The Parent to Parent program Families to register, features guest our nation as well as the melting pot that provides workshops for military reader Commanding General Maj. Gen. makes up the United States.” Families in areas of transitioning focuses on Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Infantry Division Webb said the book was selected be- children from post to post, resiliency, and Joint Task Force Carson, who will cause it addresses patriotism and diversity. early literacy and math literacy. To read “How to Bake an American Pie” by “The story highlights the themes of register for the event or for more Karma Wilson. Each Family attending open mindedness, citizenship, fairness, information on the Parent to Parent diversity will receive a copy of the book. hope and optimism,” she said. team, contact Webb at 808-258-5961 or “‘How To Bake an American Pie’ The accompanying book “Our 50 email [email protected]. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014

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While in the womb, babies get their nutrients from Prenatal nutrition key their mothers. to development, growth Commentary by Christine N. Levy American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dietitian, Evans Army Community Hospital the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Institute of Medicine. Congratulations, you’re pregnant. I’m sure  Weight gain — “Adequate” weight gain you’ve heard that you’re now “eating for two” and is the key. Your pre-pregnancy body mass although your baby grows and develops from index, which is a calculation derived from the nutrients you eat, just eating double of what your height and weight, determines your goal you currently eat may not provide all the nutrients weight to gain during pregnancy. Energy the baby needs and may actually just cause needs are not increased until the second excess weight gain from empty calories. and third trimester, 340 and 452 calories, I encourage expectant mothers to think of their respectively. Most pregnant women ultimately pregnancy as a time to develop improved eating need 2,200-2,900 calories per day, but this habits they’ll have for the rest of their lives and requirement should be individually adjusted that their children will learn as well. Babies need to refl ect prenatal weight, rate of weight gain a variety of nutrients for development and growth and maternal age. Recommended weight and they rely on the mom to consume them. To help gain ranges from as little as 15 pounds to as mothers learn more, classes are held the second much as 45 pounds depending on individual Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. in the Nutrition needs. Visit Evans’ Nutrition Care Division Care Division at Evans Army Community Hospital. for a table of recommended weight gain. Call 526-7920 to enroll; no referral is needed.  Recommended dietary intake — You need Here is a sample of what moms-to-be need to a variety of foods each day throughout know and what is covered during the classes: your pregnancy. The class covers all the  Healthy eating for pregnancy and breast- recommended food groups and recommended feeding — What you eat helps your baby grow portion sizes to keep you on track with your during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. weight and prenatal nutrient requirements. You should ideally consume a variety of foods Do yourself and your baby a favor and take in accordance with the Dietary Guidelines for the time to attend the Evans’ prenatal nutrition Americans 2005. At the Nutrition Care Division, class or see a dietitian for help with planning we have compiled nutrition information for you and eating a healthy diet. Healthy eating can be from references and resources such as the United fun and easy, and there is no greater reward or States Department of Agriculture MyPlate reason for doing it than delivering a healthy, website, the Food and Drug Administration, the well-developed baby. Photo by James Gathany 20 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 21 Snipers take aim Story and photos by Sgt. William Howard 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division

A Soldier squeezed the trigger and the percussive blast of a Barrett M107 .50-caliber sniper rifl e disrupted the momentary silence by hurling a round at a target more than 1,000 meters away. Snipers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, repeated the exercise as they engaged targets during a sniper familiarization range, Sept. 10. The Soldiers took turns fi ring the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System and Barrett M107 .50-caliber sniper rifl e under the guidance of an experienced spotter. Spotters used a Shooter Objective Ranging Device to Sgt. Justin calculate distance, elevation and weather conditions Strickland, to adjust the shooter’s aim before each round was fi red. infantry “The spotter is the brain behind the operation,” senior sniper, said Pvt. Jesse Smith, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., 38th Inf. Reg. “As long and Headquarters as my scope is where they tell me it needs to be, I squeeze Company, the trigger and let it go.” 1st Battalion, A new infantryman, Smith said the mentorship he 38th Infantry received from the senior snipers will help prepare him for Regiment, 1st sniper school in the future. Stryker Brigade “The learning experience is pretty easy and you catch Combat Team, on fast,” said Smith. “If you’ve ever shot hunting rifl es before, 4th Infantry it’s pretty much the exact same thing.” Division, gives Sgt. Justin Strickland, infantry senior sniper, HHC, 1st Bn., sight adjustments 38th Inf. Reg., said marksmanship is important for a sniper to shooters as the but his main mission is reconnaissance. spotter during “We’re there to tactically disrupt and recon the enemy,” a sniper said Strickland. “People think we’re there to make a shot but our familiarization main goal is to recon and provide intelligence.” range, Sept. 10. Spc. Alberto Ciccone, infantry senior sniper, HHC, 1st Bn., 38th Inf. Reg., said during a deployment to Afghanistan he mainly provided support while perched in high places. “Overall it’s been a good time, and I love being a sniper,” said Ciccone. “If I could, I would stay a sniper for my entire career in the Army.”

Above: A target is seen through the scope of an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System during a sniper familiarization range, Sept. 10.

Left: Pvt. Jesse Smith, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fi res a Barrett M107 .50-caliber sniper rifl e at a distant target during a sniper familiarization range, Sept. 10. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014

Mascots salute medalists

Medalists from the Rocky Mountain State Games were recognized at Mascot Day hosted by Balfour Beatty Communities, Sept. 11. Sgt. 1st Class Larry Born, left, 10th Special Forces Group, earned silver medals in shot put and discus. Robin Wilson, 12, center, earned bronze in the 400-meter dash. Katelyn McMoore, 12, earned gold in the long jump and 80-meter hurdles.

Photo by Crystal Ross Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 23

Claims to the estate Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Spc. Timothy B. Alexander — With deepest Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers individual regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone nutrition counseling for specific nutrition-related having claims against or indebtedness to his diagnoses. Weight management classes for Family estate should contact Capt. Brian P. Murdock members and retirees are provided as well as at 253-686-6170. classes for the Army Body Composition Program for active duty Soldiers. Other classes provide Upcoming events include cholesterol, prenatal nutrition, healthy Operation Outdoors camp — The Armed Services cooking and a commissary tour. Call the YMCA and USO are sponsoring a free camp for TRICARE appointment line at 457-2273 to servicemembers and their Families. Registration schedule an appointment. Call the Nutrition Care is due Oct. 3 for the Oct. 10-14 camp. Email Drew Division at 526-7290 to check on the availability Aquino at [email protected] for more for a sports nutrition class to be given at the unit. information or to sign up. Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Splash Painting Workshop — will be held Protection Bureau is accepting complaints 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Splash from borrowers encountering problems studios, 115 N. Tejon St. The event is with payday loans. Consumers can visit sponsored by Army Community Service http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint Relocation Readiness Program. Contact Erin or call 855-411-2372 to submit a complaint. Pinero at 526-0457 or erin.e.pinero.civ@ Same day appointments — Evans Army mail.mil or Jean McClintock at 526-0466 or Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, [email protected] to register. Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are Walk a Mile in Her Shoes — Registration is open operating under an appointment model called for the Oct. 4 event, which asks men to run or “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. walk 5 kilometers in high-heeled shoes in recog- Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact nition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, Sponsored by Army Community Service and the 526-2273, to make an appointment. University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Call Transfer military hospital or clinic when ACS at 526-8471 or visit http://www.eventbrite. relocating — TRICARE Online users must update com/org/3540947331?s=18610399 to register. their military hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate. Transferring military hospital General announcements or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — sells a transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense variety of division and customizable unit- Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. specific merchandise. The gift shop is located Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — in The Hub, building 1532. Hours are 11 a.m. Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. help minimize the impact of budget cuts on Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital the facility; park in the “G” lot, east of the building. Office has moved. It is now located in building receives funding based on patients seen and Call 503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information. 1218, room 105. The office is open 8 a.m. to customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-1140 or email can bring in up to $900. Help keep providers Ongoing events the installation voting assistance officer at and departments and clinics fully functional. Military Appreciation Breakfast — The Southeast [email protected]. Visit Call 526-7256 for more information. Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military http://www.fvap.gov for more information. Free Post Shuttle — circulates the cantonment appreciation breakfast the fourth Friday of every Advisory council — Evans Army Community area and makes regular runs to Wilderness Road month from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Open to all people Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a Complex. The shuttle operates seven days a week affiliated with the Department of Defense. Patient and Family Advisory Council to from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit http://www.facebook. Email Drew Aquino at [email protected] assess current policies, operations and programs. com/shuttlefortcarson for route maps. Call for more information. Meetings are monthly. Applications are 526-6453 for more information. Breakfast at VFW — Breakfast at VFW Post available at the Patient and Family-Centered Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian 6461 is held the first Sunday of each month from Care Resource Center or call the PFAC employees — is currently being accepted for the 9-10:30 a.m. at 753 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain, coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. following civilians who have exhausted all and is open to the public. Suggested donation Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community available leave because of medical emergencies of $3. Call 382-7957 for more information. Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family behavioral health psychologist/counselor Jessica Clark, Dental Activity; David Grant, Army Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple available to work with parents who have Recruiting Battalion, Denver; Linda Kumley, Threat meetings for Family members of military concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline Directorate of Human Resources; Teresa Miller, personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in A pediatric pharmacist is also available to Recreation; unnamed employee in DFMWR; the Warrior Transition Battalion day room and manage children’s medication. Stephanie Smith-Froese, Directorate of Public at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the YMCA Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers can Works; and Andrea Cunningham, DFMWR. Any located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing Springs. Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 class is held the second Tuesday of every month to donate annual leave must complete the OPM or [email protected] for details. at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Community Hospital’s Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/ Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Pregnancy Nutrition Care Division. Call 526-7290 to sign up. pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf and return it to and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds a monthly Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort John Pylypiw in the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel support group for those whose lives have been Carson Police Records section has moved to Advisory Center. Fax to Pylypiw at 526-6128 or touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss in the building 2757, MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley call 526-9341 for information. Anyone experiencing first few months of life. The group meets the second Avenue and Osan Street. Hours of operation are a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. can contact the CPAC Management Employee Lutheran Church, 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more Fingerprinting hours at the Fort Carson Police Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. information, visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. station, building 2700, have changed to 2-4 p.m., Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge Hunting, fishing information — Active-duty Monday-Friday. The Fort Carson Police community members to contact emergency military, Family members and civilians can visit complete fingerprints for on-post employment. personnel by calling 911 instead of driving http://fortcarson.isportsman.net/ for information For any other fingerprint needs, contact the personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the about requirements to hunt, fish and enjoy other El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, recreational activities on Fort Carson. Active duty Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will Fort Carson Soldiers can fish for free without The program provides short-term assistance to be able to administer critical care and aid. a Fort Carson permit from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Department of the Army civilian employees, Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 Monday-Friday. Permits are sold at the Outdoor active-duty spouses and Family members, and for more information. Recreation Complex, building 2429. Call the retired military personnel and eligible family Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptions Directorate of Public Works at 524-5395 or members with adult living problems, substance from a TRICARE network provider will be filled at 526-8006 for more information. use concerns and issues affecting workplace the Soldier and Family Care Center located adjacent Mountain Post Running Club — The club will productivity and well-being. Worksite to and east of Evans Army Community Hospital. meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the interventions are offered and consultation is When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps available to supervisors and managers regarding beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A available for $1 off meals at the food court. workplace matters. EAP services are free to dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce The club is open to everyone. Walkers, eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Call wait time. The SFCC pharmacy is open Monday- children, strollers and pets are welcome. 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is Contact Kris Spiller at [email protected] 1638 Elwell St. in building 6236, room 229. located on the first floor near the east entrance of or 579-1606, ext. 256 for more information. 24 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 ‘The truth shall make you free’ Commentary by psyche that make us human. Sounds Chap. (Maj.) Larry Hamrick like a lot to deal with doesn’t it? Well, 43rd Sustainment Brigade no worries, because as humans we have the unique ability to actually During my life I have found that think about our thinking. This ability many people have diffi culty being allows us to come up with some honest about who they are. We pretty good answers to some important often erect a seemingly impenetrable questions concerning who we are in facade that looks like a major reality, if we would apply ourselves. “ As a man thinks department window display. So, let me take you through an Have we ever entertained the important step that may help you be in his heart so idea that we really don’t do a lot of more honest with yourself and also honest refl ection? provide courage to either take down the he becomes.” Of course, if we are all honest facade and live openly as your passable — Proverbs 23:7 enough to admit it, we all want to be self or to undertake some changes that accepted, and that’s normal. This alone you really needed to make for a while. may be the single most important reason This step might require applying for our fronts. But now that we have acceptance, which entails an honest established some things concerning our embracing of all the great and not so outside appearances, let’s look at what great things about yourself. This step may be going on in the inside. is important, because if you don’t within our minds. Our beliefs make this view, not seeing the sign at the Proverbs 23:7 speaks to this fi rst accept, then you could never us feel comfortable and cause us to end of life’s road. What could the sign issue: “As a man thinks in his heart acknowledge the good things about avoid the fears we had better deal read? I would contend that the word so he becomes.” This verse begs the yourself and could never correct what with if we want a better life. “regret” could be written on that sign. question of how we think — about is needed for a more functional life. The Bible verse, “You shall know I’ll leave you with a story: Once ourselves, others, the world, etc. — What prevents acceptance? One the truth, and the truth shall make you a man of 90 looked at me with tears within our hearts. To answer this answer lies in our belief systems, what free” implies that not knowing truth in his eyes and said, “I’ve lived a long requires a bit of refl ection, honest you think in your heart you deeply can bind us in many ways. I think that time, but I really haven’t lived at all.” refl ection that acknowledges the believe. One of the barriers to better there are two obstacles that aggravate Real change is hard, but the payoff is stuff inside of us. This “stuff” is mental and spiritual health is that our our lack of acceptance: fear of failure tremendous. Most of us know inside understood as our beliefs, values, beliefs often trump the truth about and our belief that what we are doing what changes we need to make on the fears, past, fantasies, hopes, faith ourselves, thus stifl ing lasting change. will somehow in the end be OK. outside. Let’s refl ect on this, for who objects and all the other parts of our Beliefs are powerful and deep-seated However, we go through life with knows what treasures you may fi nd.

Chapel briefs classes are available for children in preschool Trunk-or-Treat — Volunteers are needed to host Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains through the age of confi r mation. Classes are decorated trunks, and donations are needed for (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic the Oct. 26 event from 2-3:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ schedules. faith and those who desire to participate in the Memorial Chapel. Contact Pat Treacy at Catholic Religious Education — Registration is celebrating of the sacraments. Contact Pat Treacy 524-2458 or [email protected] being accepted for classes that meet Sundays at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information. from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education for more information. Youth Ministries — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is Chapel schedule available by emailing children’s names and ages to [email protected]. Call Mattie Roman Catholic Guthrie at 520-444-9141 for more information Soldiers’ Chapel • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel on child care. CWOC meets Wednesdays from Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military reconciliation, 526-8583 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday, noon, Mass, • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., 526-7386 Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 • First Friday, noon, Mass, 526-7386 for information. reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., CWOC, Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-5769 Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Protestant Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Healer Chapel Prussman Chapel Soldiers’ Chapel Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. Evans Army Community Hospital Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Boulevard • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Tuesday • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Veterans Chapel 526-5744 Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 526-5769 for more information. • Sunday, 10 a.m., Chapel NeXt, Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday 526-8889 at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider Eastern Orthodox Islamic Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue. Contact Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. elder Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, myldsmail.net or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at 612-432-6099 for Orthodox services. 632-3364 for information. 330-3120 or [email protected] for information or a ride. Heartbeat — a support group for battle buddies, Jewish Colorado Warriors Family members and friends who are suicide Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each Contact the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish Sweat Lodge services information at 333-2636. The chapel is located at Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. Contact Kevin Cheek at 554-7709 for more information. Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Stites at 598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 304-9815 for information.

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The 2014 Fort Carson intramural football battalion and company level leagues’ regular season kicked off Monday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex fi elds. This year promises to be one of the most competitive and will certainly be one of the most participated in, as 54 teams have signed up to compete for the championship in the battalion Intramural football player Zach and company leagues. Bradley, center, snags a catch Levi Hokkala, intramural sports director, during action Tuesday at the said getting ready for the season has been a major Mountain Post Sports Complex. undertaking for his staff because of the volume of intramural activity that has taken place in the past month. Hokkala has lost personnel due to military hours to make sure the Soldiers and Family members now and when we play the championship games in commitments and attrition and he and his staff have the intramural sports programs they need and the middle of November,” Hokkala said. of two people, had to get ready for the football are enjoying seeing the leagues’ success. He said Hokkala said there will also be a new addition season while also concluding the battalion and the football season has gotten off to a great start to the intramural program that the intramural staff company level intramural and women’s softball and he couldn’t be happier. is very excited to put in place. leagues. In addition, the intramural staff is also “We have 54 teams that are competing in this “We are going to crown a true post champion getting ready for the upcoming indoor soccer year’s football leagues (battalion and company level) this year after the battalion and company level league scheduled to begin Sept. 29 at Iron Horse and we are extremely happy that Soldiers and Family seasons have concluded. The winners of the two Sports and Fitness Center. members are taking part in the program. We think leagues are going to meet to decide a post champion Hokkala said he and his staff are working long they will be rewarded with a great season between and we are excited about that,” Hokkala said.

Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Andrew Kyle Mills Intramural softball athlete How did you get started hard for me to pinpoint one or two as playing sports? my favorite. Growing up, my dad played a lot What is the one thing you haven’t of softball and I would always go to done in sports that you would still his games with him. I guess watching like to do? my dad play was why softball has been I have hit inside the park home pretty much ingrained in me. runs, triples, doubles and singles, What would you consider your but I have never hit a grand slam best personal moment in sports? home run. I have never had the I really don’t think I have gotten opportunity to because I am primarily that yet. I have had a lot of good a base hitter and usually bat near the moments, but I haven’t had any game- top of the lineup. changing moments. Winning the If you were king for a day and battalion championship this year was could change anything, what would a fantastic moment, but I feel like you change? I have a lot of ball left in me and at I would change the rules on post this point I don’t know if I have had from playing ASA style to USAAA a favorite moment yet. style. The USAAA style of playing is What team do you root for at a little more exciting for me. the collegiate level? If you had a choice between That would be the University of going to the Super Bowl or the Kentucky. I bleed Kentucky blue ever national championship game since I can remember. The funny thing featuring Kentucky, which would is I don’t have a favorite player or team you attend? because we have so many titles and It would be the national champion- great players to choose from. In team ship game with Kentucky all the sports, there are so many players that way. Through thick and thin I am the are important to team success that its biggest Cats fan you will ever know. Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014

The 2013 National Physique Committee be a mandatory coaches meeting Thursday at Supplemental Giant Natural Colorado 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Open Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Call 526-5772 or 526-0859 for more information. Bikini and Physique Championships will be The Colorado Rockies offer military members held Oct. 11 at Colorado Heights University special ticket buys for the final time Saturday Theater, (formerly Teikyo Loretto Heights), and Sunday. 3001 S. Federal Blvd., in Denver. The Rockies take on the Arizona Prejudging for bodybuilding and physique Diamondbacks Saturday and Sunday at 2:10 p.m. The Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy Club begins at 8:30 a.m. in the men’s and women’s Military personnel can purchase tickets in the will host a golf scramble Friday. categories. Judging will then take place in outfield box, pavilion, right field mezzanine and The scramble is open to Soldiers and fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their civilians and will be held at the Cheyenne figure competitions, respectively, at 9:30 a.m. Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 Shadows Golf Club. The tournament will The finals will begin at 4:30 p.m. service charge per order), a discount from the begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Prizes The Fort Carson indoor soccer season is usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, will be awarded for first, second and third place scheduled to begin Sept. 29 at Iron Horse ask for the military discount and provide finishes, closest to the pin and the longest drive. Sports and Fitness Center. reference number 21230987 to take advantage The cost for the tournament is $45 for active There will be a men’s and coed division; coed of the offer. This offer is not available on a duty and retirees and $55 for civilians. teams must have at least one female on the field walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to Officials said people can register as a team or at all times. Games are scheduled for Monday- as single players. Anyone interested in competing Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. There will See Bench on page 29 in the event can contact Danielle Vaccaro at [email protected] or 524-6224. The Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program and Suicide Prevention Program New season sponsor the Fort Carson Motorcycle Poker Run, Saturday. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the motorcycle ride starts at 10:30 a.m. The event begins at the Gate 1 parking lot off Fort Carson youth Highway 115. The event is free, and all bikers soccer player are welcome. Event organizers said there will Alexander Lovato, be food, door prizes and music. front, races after the The Directorate of Family and Morale, ball as defenders Welfare and Recreation sports office attempt to catch hosts a “Zombie Dash” obstacle course him Saturday at run, Oct. 24. Pershing Field on The event will be held from 8-11 p.m. post. The youth Registration is Monday through Oct. 24 at center began its Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The course soccer and flag will have “scary” obstacles along the route, football seasons according to sports officials. The race is open Saturday. They are to Department of Defense identification card scheduled to run holders 13 and older. Children 17 and under through the end must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older at of October. all times. Cost for the event is $15 (non- refundable). The first 500 entrants will receive a free T-shirt. There will be Halloween candy for all runners and zombies, officials said. Call Photo by Walt Johnson 526-2706 for more information.

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Midland Ave. in Woodland Park, 18 miles works in the exhibit. Admission is $20 to the • “Beauty and the Beast,” a Broadway road west of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. exhibit that closes Sept. 28. The museum is show, is Oct. 15-16 at 7 p.m. The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is Sept. 26-28 open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. • Last Comic Standing is Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at Security Service Field. There’ll be dancers, Denver Botanic Gardens, 2007 York St., has a Dale • David Sedaris performs Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. German music and food. Tickets for Sept. 26 are Chihuly art glass exhibit installed throughout • Dennis Miller is on stage Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. $10 for adults, Sept. 27-28 are $14. Active-duty the gardens. The exhibit is in place through • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas show is at military get a $2 discount. Admission for Nov. 30 and is included in admission, which 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. ages 6-20 is $5. is $15 for adults, $12 for students with Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. A traditional Harvest Festival will be at Rock identification and $9 for ages 3-15. The Colorado International Tattoo will be Ledge Ranch Historic Site Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open Sept. 27 in the Broadmoor World Arena 3 p.m. Admission is free. The historic 1880s 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday and is at 7:30 p.m. A military tattoo dates back to farm will have activities for everyone. There’ll closed Tuesday-Wednesday and Thanksgiving the 17th century and includes military bands, be pony and horse-drawn wagon rides, old-time Day. The Christmas-themed amusement park pipes and drums, dancing groups and drill music, a pumpkin patch and tours of the 1880s closes for the season at 4 p.m. Christmas Eve. teams. Tickets are available at the World Arena Rock Ledge House and the 1907 Estate House. Active-duty military and members of their box office beginning at $19 or call 520-SHOW. There’s a small charge for each activity. Rock Families older than 10 with military identification Listen for the bugling of the elk on an autumn Ledge Ranch is just to the left of the entrance to are admitted for $16 per person. Under age 2 evening with a ranger at Florissant Fossil Beds Garden of the Gods on North 30th Street. The and 60 and older are admitted free. Regular National Monument Sept. 26, 27 and 28 and address is 3105 Gateway Road; call 578-6777. admission is $21 per person. The workshop is Oct. 3 . The program includes a presentation “Dracula” is on stage at the Colorado Springs on the Pikes Peak Highway. Turn at the about the elk followed by an off-trail hike up to Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Oct. 9-Nov. 2, traffic light in the small town of Cascade. 2 miles to listen for the elk. Reservations are nec- Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum currently essary, call 719-748-3523, ext. 202. A $3 entrance at 2 p.m. There’ll also be a show Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. has “Memories of a Massacre: Perspectives fee to the monument will apply to anyone 16 and “Stuart Little” is on the second stage in the on Ludlow” as a featured exhibit. The event older. The fossil beds are 2 miles south of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Oct. 23 to took place in 1914 during a union strike. town of Florissant, on Highway 24 west. Nov. 2. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 6 p.m. “The Midas Touch: The Penrose-Tutt Pueblo’s most popular festival is the Chile and and Sunday at 1 and 4 p.m., Partnership” is a special exhibit opened Frijole Festival held Friday-Sunday in the Call the box office at 634-5583 for tickets recently. Two childhood friends became historic district near the river walk downtown. to a show. business partners in Cripple Creek and Hours are 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to The 12th annual Omega Showboat will be Oct. 18 eventually had a great impact on the Pikes Peak midnight Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. at 7 p.m. in the Hotel Elegante ballroom, 2886 area. The free museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. There’ll be food vendors, roasted chiles for sale and S. Circle Drive. Admission is $35. Performers for The Royal Gorge Bridge is open for visitors to drive entertainment. Admission is $3 for anyone older the Showboat will be selected by auditions Oct. 4. or walk across. Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 than 12. The festival is along Union Avenue. Take Anyone interested in performing in the Showboat for children ages 4-11. Children 3 and under are free. the 1st Street Exit to reach the festival or take the should call 684-4178 to schedule an audition The Royal Rush Skycoaster is also open and costs 6th Street Exit to the Midtown shopping center and time. Musicians, singers, dancers and spoken $25 for one rider, $45 for two riders and $60 for catch the Chile Express free shuttle to the festival. word candidates are sought. three riders. The bridge is open 8 a.m. to dusk. Cheyenne Mountain State Park offers a free National Public Lands Day is Sept. 27, when fees The Royal Gorge Bridge is about 10 miles east beginning archery class for children 12 and older. will be waived at all national parks in the U.S. of Cañon City on Highway 50 west. Students will learn the fundamentals of range safety National parks and monuments observing this A free concert by George Lewis is in Fountain’s and how to shoot a bow and arrow. Equipment will free day in Colorado include Florissant Fossil Metcalfe Park Saturday at 1 p.m., weather be provided. The class is Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Beds near Florissant; Great Sand Dunes National permitting. Lewis performs several Elvis at the archery range at the south end of the park. Monument; Bent’s Old Fort near La Junta; and Presley songs. Register for the class at 576-2016. A $7 daily state Rocky Mountain National Park at Estes Park. The U.S. Air Force Academy plays football park pass or an annual park pass is required for — Compiled by Nel Lampe 32 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 33

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violent labor war. As gold became harder to fi nd, miners and prospectors began to move on. Soon, merchants and saloon keepers followed. After the fi re, buildings were mostly made of brick, rather than wood, and those building are still along the town’s main street. Downtown Cripple Creek looks much the same as it did in 1896 although many buildings have been remodeled or repurposed. The mining exchange is now the Elks Club. Other historic buildings now house casinos, restaurants, antique stores and museums. The Cripple Creek District Museum occupies the former Midland Terminal. It’s open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 15, when it’s open weekends only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the winter. Admission is $3 for active-duty military. Children under 12 are free. Other attractions in Cripple Creek include the Aspen trees should Outlaws and Lawmen Jail at 136 Bennett Ave. be at the height of Historic gold mining town and the Molly Kathleen Gold Mine takes visitors Bar Room Theater on weekends. Call 719-344-9274 autumn color in a 1,000 feet underground to tour a working gold mine. for information. The 1896 Butte Theater has been week or two in the It’s about a mile before reaching Cripple Creek, refurbished and presents live productions by the Cripple Creek area. The Cripple Creek-Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad leaves opposite the Cripple Creek Heritage Center, a free Thin Air Theater Company. “The Complete Works Story and photos by Nel Lampe Although much smaller than in its heyday, the station at 12:30 p.m. Saturday for a 45-minute trip fi rst-class facility that showcases the Cripple Creek of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” is in the Mountaineer staff there are several tourist attractions that remain through the historic gold field. The train is open through area’s history with exhibits of photos and artifacts theater through Sept. 27. October’s show is open in early fall as well as casinos with limited Oct. 5 when it closes for the season. depicting the gold fi eld era. “Sherlock Holmes and the Cripple Creek Ripper.” The historic town of Cripple Creek has about stakes gambling that are open all year. The Homestead House Museum is a former Visit http://ThinAirTheatre.com for information. 1,200 residents. It is at an elevation of 9,494 feet Cripple Creek is a popular destination during population of 55,000 people, a dozen newspapers, bordello from the town’s early days and has original Because of construction on Bennett Avenue, at the base of Pikes Peak. The town came into autumn because of its aspen trees. trolleys, an opera house, a mining exchange, furnishings. It’s open through September, 11 a.m. it is not possible to drive through the downtown being when gold was discovered in the area in 1890. Colorado is known for its plentiful aspen trees two hospitals, many saloons, banks, brothels, to 4 p.m. area at this time. However, there is a free trolley It still has its Victorian-era mining town look. that turn bright yellow or gold in autumn, especially department stores and churches. Railroads The park just west of downtown on Bennett service that runs through the downtown area at elevations above 6,900 feet. serving Cripple Creek included the Florence and Avenue has a statue of Bob Womack, the discoverer Thursday-Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Visitors look at exhibits There are a lot of places for Cripple Creek Railroad, the Colorado Springs of gold. The park is available for picnics. An on-demand city shuttle service runs from 7 and ask questions while prime aspen viewing during and Cripple Creek District railroad, called The The Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week. There’s a $1 fee for visiting the Cripple Creek fall — Crested Butte, Durango, Short Line, and the Golden Circle Railroad. Railroad takes riders on a trip through the historic each rider. The shuttle will take riders anywhere in the Heritage Center. The center Ouray, Telluride, Aspen, In 1890 Cripple Creek was just a ranch with a gold mining district and by some of the ghost town. Call 719-669-7711 and ask the driver for a ride. is a fi rst-class facility with Maroon Bells and Estes Park few cowboys and cattle. A cowboy named Robert towns in the area. Several hiking trails are in the Cripple historic photos, artifacts — but those areas are several Womack spent much of his time looking for gold. He The Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Creek area. and displays about the hours away and might require believed there was gold at Cripple Creek. In 1890 he Company has a free visitor center at 371 E. Bennett To reach Cripple Creek from Fort Carson, take history of the area and the an overnight stay. The quickest found it in Poverty Gulch — a chunk of ore he said Ave. It has information about the modern gold Highway 24 west through Woodland Park to the small world’s largest gold fi eld. road trip to see aspen trees in contained gold, but hardly anyone believed him. mine that operates between Cripple Creek and town of Divide. At Divide, turn south on Highway There are three fl oors of their glorious color is to go to Winfi eld Scott Stratton, a $3 a day carpenter in Victor. Visitors can make arrangements to tour 67 and continue to Cripple Creek. The 45-mile drive exhibits and a 28-minute Cripple Creek — about an hour Colorado Springs, was interested enough to go to the mine during summer. takes about an hour, depending on traffi c. The trip fi lm. The center is about from Colorado Springs. look for gold in the Cripple Creek-Victor area. He The Imperial Hotel presents shows in the Gold may take longer during aspen-viewing season. a mile north of the town Prime viewing time of staked out the Independence Mine July 4, 1891. of Cripple Creek. golden aspen in the Cripple He found a vein of gold 27 feet long and 100 feet Creek area is usually the deep and later sold the mine for $10 million. third and fourth weekends in Word of the gold fi nd in Cripple Creek spread September. The Two Mile High quickly. Soon, hordes of people arrived in Colorado. Club of Cripple Creek hosts Covered wagons were “bumper to bumper” on its free annual aspen tours Ute Pass, heading for the gold fi elds. When Saturday-Sunday and Sept. Cripple Creek was incorporated in 1892, the 27-28. Tours depart every half population was 5,000. In a few years, it had hour, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on grown to 35,000 people, with another 20,000 a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis. people living in other towns in the district. The tours leave from the Cripple The Cripple Creek-Victor Gold Field was the Creek District Museum at 5th richest in the world. Other towns also prospered Street and Bennett Avenue. from the gold. Several investors in Colorado Donations are welcomed. Springs profi ted from mining investments. Gold Cripple Creek doesn’t look processing plants were built in Colorado Springs like a town that once had a and Pueblo. Railroad tracks were built to accommodate passenger trains and ore cars. People in Denver took the train to Cripple Creek Historic mining headframes to shop. Life was great in Cripple Creek. are throughout the gold mining But trouble was ahead. Cripple Creek gold was district. This headframe is at the imbedded in hard rock, and getting the gold out was American Eagles Scenic Overlook costly. Profi ts began to dwindle. Cripple Creek A display of minerals found in the Cripple Creek area is in north of Victor at the intersection was devastated by fi re and the hastily built wooden the Cripple Creek Heritage Center, including an exhibit of Places to see in the of County Roads 81 and 831. buildings and tents burned quickly. There was a turquoise taken from the Bad Boys Mine. Pikes Peak area. 34 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 35 36 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 37 38 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014 Sept. 19, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 19, 2014