Vol. 75, No. 49 Dec. 15, 2017 Heroes’ medals return

‘home’By Master Sgt. Casey Nelsen 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Two of the 4th Infantry Division’s finest Soldiers donated their Medals of Honor to the division during a ceremony Dec. 7 to coincide with the unit’s centennial three days later. The military’s highest award for valor was presented to former Staff Sgt. Clinton Photos by Sgt. Micah Merrill Romesha and Retired Capt. Florent Groberg during 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, accepted Groberg’s medal Retired Capt. Florent Groberg presents his Medal of Honor ceremonies at the White House Feb. 11, 2013, and and Division Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny to Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Nov. 12, 2015, respectively. accepted Romesha’s medal, which Groberg presented Infantry Division and Fort Carson, during a Medal of Honor Groberg and Romesha decided to give their medals on behalf of Romesha, who was unable to attend the donation ceremony at the division headquarters Dec. 7. to the division after being inspired by fellow Medal ceremony because of an ill Family member. Groberg and former Staff Sgt. Clint Romesha donated their of Honor recipient Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who “These medals represent a tangible piece of Medals of Honor to the 4th Infantry Division. donated his medal to the 173rd Airborne Brigade our past, and the stories we will tell of Clint’s and Combat Team in July. Flo’s courage and selflessness under unimaginable Romesha received the Medal of Honor for his “It is our great honor. It is the greatest honor in conditions, will inspire, encourage, even demand, courageous actions while serving as a section leader the world to be here amongst all of you, to return the current and future generations of ‘Ivy’ Soldiers to with Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, medal to its home,” Groberg said during the ceremony work hard and prepare so that they, too, will always 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., during combat held at the division’s headquarters. be ready to answer our nation’s call no matter where, operations against an armed enemy at Combat Outpost Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, no matter when,” said George. Keating, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009. On that morning an estimated 300 enemy fighters attacked the outpost from all sides using “ This medal is too big for us. recoilless rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, anti-aircraft machine … This medal represents guns, mortars and small arms fire. Romesha is the fourth living every individual who has recipient to be awarded the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan, and the first living recipient from ever worn a uniform. … the 4th Inf. Div. Groberg received the Medal of It represents our nation, our Honor for his courageous actions while serving as the brigade flag, who we are, freedom.” personal security detachment — Retired Capt. Florent Groberg See Medal on Page 4 Inside

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Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, left, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, asks Gen. David G. Perkins, right, Leaders talk concepts, doctrine commanding general, Story and photo by Former 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers, Perkins The new Field Manual 3.0 Operations Army Training and Doctrine Staff Sgt. Diandra J. Harrell and Mingus traveled to the Mountain Post to provides doctrine on how Army forces, Command, Fort Eustis, 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office share the concepts in the new Field Manual as part of a joint team, conduct sustained, Virginia, a question Dec. 8 3.0 Operations and to celebrate the division’s large-scale combat operations with current during a leader professional Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding centennial Dec. 10. “The purpose of today was force structure and capabilities against a development session about general, Army Training and Doctrine not to make anyone an expert, but to introduce regional adversary. new doctrine and concepts Command, Fort Eustis, Virginia, and Director the big ideas associated with the doctrine in “We also hope the leaders here today found in the updated Field of Mission Command Center of Excellence FM 3.0 that was released a few months ago, appreciate the change in the environment Manual 3.0 Operations. Maj. Gen. James J. Mingus, Fort Leavenworth, and to garner feedback from the field and the and the complexities for the future threats,” Kansas, talked new doctrine with 4th Infantry force on portions we may have gotten right Division command teams Dec. 8. or wrong,” Mingus said. See Leaders on Page 4

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Photos by Sgt. Micah Merrill Above: From left, Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Gen. Gustave Perna, commanding general, Army Materiel Command; Retired Gen. James Thurman, former commanding general of 4th Inf. Div.; Retired Lt. Gen. Guy LaBoa, former commanding general, 4th Inf. Div.; Pvt. Owen Luchies, youngest Soldier; Sgt. Maj. Rick Ayala, 4th Inf. Div.; Patricia Forrest, widow of Retired Lt. Gen. John F. Forrest, former commanding general of 4th Inf. Div.; 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny; and Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, Training and Doctrine Command; cut the cake during the 4th Infantry Division Centennial Ball Friday at the Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs. Left: Perna presents Retired Lt. Gen. Guy LaBoa with the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin during the ball. The general presented each Vietnam veteran in attendance with the commemorative pin to recognize his service during the Vietnam War. Perna, who served as the guest speaker for the event, honored the diisions rich histor and reconied the sacrifices made the oldiers who have served in the division and the Families who have supported them. The division’s 100 years of service to the nation dates back to the 4th Division’s creation at Camp Greene, North Carolina, on Dec. 10, 1917.

Medal Leaders From Page 1 From Page 3 commander for 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Mingus said. “It’s an intellectual shift. … we Inf. Div., in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, Aug. 8, 2012. He can’t lose what we’ve done over the last 15 approached a suspicious individual to detain him and years, but we also must ensure we are ready noticed a bomb under the man’s clothing. Joined by Sgt. Andrew for the next fight.” Mahoney, Groberg pushed the man to the ground and the Doctrine describes how the Army oper- bomb exploded. Seriously injured, Groberg later medically ates, while concepts change the service for retired from the Army. He is the 10th living recipient to be the future. FM 3.0 connects Army doctrine to awarded the medal for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan, and the developing multi-domain battle concept. the third living recipient assigned to the 4th Inf. Div. “For a long time I was only used to ground For both men, the medal is symbolic of sacrifice and combat but, as the battlefield expands from represents the Soldiers they served with who lost their lives. Eight land, air and sea to cyberattacks, we must be Soldiers died at COP Keating, Oct. 3, 2009. Three Soldiers and able to attrite the enemy in any environment,” one U.S. Agency for International Development employee were Mingus said. “This new FM with these new killed when the suicide bomber’s vest detonated Aug. 8, 2012. concepts will help prepare us for any type “This medal is too big for us. It doesn’t represent us as indi- (of) countermeasure the enemy tries to use viduals, it’s impossible,” said Groberg. “This medal represents against us,” Mingus said. every individual who has ever worn a uniform. It represents As the session ended, 4th Inf. Div. and every individual who has ever supported the military. It Fort Carson Commanding General Maj. Gen. represents our nation, our flag, who we are, freedom.” Photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill Randy A. George expressed his gratitude for Groberg also noted the sacrifices made by service Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th the information shared. members’ Families. Infantry Division and Fort Carson, renders honors at “I speak on behalf of every command “That is the hardest job in the world … to be a Family member the Medal of Honor wall in the division headquarters team here when I say thanks for sharing this of someone who is downrange because you cannot control their building after receiving two Medals of Honor on behalf new doctrine with us,” George said. “The fate. You just have to pray and keep hope,” said Groberg. of the division Dec. 7, 2017. Retired Capt. Florent battlefield is very complex. Our enemy is The medals are on display in the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters Groberg and former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha constantly developing, and the new concepts along with photos and citations of the division’s 25 Medal of donated their Medals of Honor to the 4th Inf. Div. during will give leaders the tools needed to fight Honor recipients dating back to World War I. a ceremony held at the division headquarters. and win.” Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military Blended Retirement System Opt-in date draws near By Scott Prater The new retirement system was instituted through had to serve in the military for 20 years to receive Mountaineer staff the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. retirement benefi ts. With the blended retirement system, Anyone in the military as of Dec. 31 will be any Soldier who spends two or more years on active The Army’s newly created Blended Retirement automatically grand fathered into the legacy retire- duty will have some type of retirement benefi t. System is set to launch Jan. 1, and Soldiers who want ment system. But, those with less than 12 years of According to a DOD report, some 70 percent of to earn matching funds toward their retirement as early service have an option. They’re required to learn about offi cers and 90 percent of enlisted members currently as possible need to complete their training soon. the blended retirement system so they can make an serve for less than 20 years. Soldiers who have more than two years of service, informed decision as to whether they want to opt in “The blended retirement system is essentially a but less than 12, can choose to opt in to the Blended to the new system in 2018. layer of the Thrift Savings Plan,” said Mary Braxton, Retirement System (BRS) beginning Jan. 1, according to Through the legacy retirement plan, Soldiers ACS Financial Readiness Program manager. “Soldiers Dallas Shrawder, fi nancial readiness coun- who come in after Jan. 1 and those who selor, Army Community Service (ACS). choose to opt in to BRS will build their However, Soldiers will need to complete “ … those who choose to own personal retirement plan after they have their BRS online training on the mypay. been on active duty for two years, when dfas.mil website and receive a certifi cate they become vested.” number to input into their opt-in electronic opt in to BRS will build There is plenty to learn about the new documents in order to offi cially opt in to system, even if it’s just becoming familiar the system using the same website. with fi nancial terms, such as “vested.” “Soldiers have the entire 2018 their own personal “Really, what the fi nancial readiness calendar year to decide to opt in to the counselors at ACS are here for is to help the Blended Retirement System, but it’s retirement plan after Soldiers and their Family members make life important for Soldiers to opt in as soon as choices with their money,” Shrawder said. they can because the Army will match “They need to make their own fi nancial deci- an individual’s retirement contributions they have been on active sions, but we can give them the tools to do so.” up to 5 percent,” said John Willcockson, Soldiers and Family members can personal fi nancial counselor, ACS. “Those receive one-on-one training about the who delay their decision will miss out duty for two years …” Blended Retirement System by calling on those matching funds. That’s money the ACS Financial Readiness Program at that compounds over time.” — Mary Braxton 526-4605 to make an appointment.

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Twenty surgical team members returned to Fort Carson Dec. 8, following a nine-month deployment to Helmand and Kandahar provinces, Afghanistan. The 2nd Forward Surgical Team, 627th Hospital Center, Soldiers were welcomed by their command Soldiers with the 2nd Forward Surgical Team, 627th Hospital Center, stand in formation during a welcome home team, Family and friends during a ceremony at The Hub. ceremony at The Hub Dec. 8. The Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan in February. “It’s an honor to welcome the 2nd FST (Soldiers home) from their Afghanistan deployment,” said 82nd Airborne Division, the 6th Marine Regiment and coverage to U.S. and coalition forces, they also saved Col. Mark A. Stevens, 627th HC commander. “It’s a special operations joint task force as well as Afghan Afghanistan lives by being ready and available as a great to see them, and we’re proud of what they army, police and commando forces. secondary surgical team for the Afghanistan medical accomplished while they provided damage-control “You provided exceptional surgical support for system for vascular and traumatic brain injuries and surgery in support of combat operations (as part of over 40 complex trauma cases while conducting mass casualty events at Afghanistan treatment facilities. operations Resolute Support and Freedom's Sentinel).” operations at two austere outposts,” Stevens said. “You “It was an exciting deployment,” said Maj. Elizabeth Stevens explained that two teams of surgeons, have performed flawlessly and preserved life during Tricozzi, 2nd FST commander. “You become very close anesthetists and nurses split into separate areas four mass-casualty events, handling that task with as a team. Everyone is doing three to four jobs because of Afghanistan while supporting myriad U.S. and precision while also improving the readiness of U.S. our team is so small, but it’s a great opportunity to multinational units in hundreds of operations. Units and Afghan forces.” be right up there with the (combat) Soldiers, Marines supported included the 101st Airborne Division, the Though their mission was to provide surgical and Airmen. They knew we were there and that gave them the confidence to go out and do the best mission they could and take those risks they needed to take in order to win the fight.” Capt. William Townsend, a 2nd FST anesthetist, Capt. William said “austere” was a great description of the facilities Townsend, the teams operated under while deployed. anesthetist, “We were in a building, but it wasn’t a hardened 2nd Forward building,” he said. “Our operating room, for example, Surgical Team, was just large enough to fit a patient, three people and 627th Hospital our equipment, and that’s about it.” Center, reunites Townsend was welcomed home by his wife, with his wife, Meagan, and 13-month old son, Benjamin. Meagan, and “There are a lot of different emotions; I’m happy, son, Benjamin, sad and excited at the same time,” he said “My son during a is walking now, and I think he recognized me, but it’s homecoming hard to tell. Luckily, we were able to get some FaceTime ceremony Dec. 8 in while I was away.” at The Hub. Stevens said that while executing split operations, the 2nd FST endured staffing and support shortages, yet achieved stellar results in trauma care, resulting in a 95 percent survival rate. The unit was also recognized by deployed leadership for its quality of care. Training changes culture Story and photo by Alexandra Shea Changing the culture is the main and to motivate others to keep their Armed with the knowledge and Mountaineer staff theme of the training to help prevent fellow Soldiers safe. resources gained during the training, sexual assault and sexual harassment Moore said respecting each other is a the graduates are charged with providing Nineteen Soldiers and civilians from by having personal courage to intervene key element to changing the culture to help Soldiers assistance with sexual assault across Fort Carson graduated an intense in a potential situation, taking action to end sexual assault and harassment before reporting, providing an environment two-week Sexual Harassment/Assault prevent sexual assault and harassment a situation becomes a reportable incident. of safe 24/7 response capability Response and Prevention (SHARP) and supporting their respective com- program Foundation Course Dec. 8. mand teams with prevention training The graduates received their certifi- and awareness efforts. cates during a ceremony and returned to “I learned a lot from this course, the their units as victim advocates. training was really intense,” said Sgt. 1st The program’s mission is to reduce, Class Duy Q. Nguyen, Group Support with an aim towards eliminating, sexual Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group offenses within the Army through culture (Airborne). “I look forward to helping change, prevention, intervention, investi- build an Army free of sexual assault gation, accountability, advocacy/response, and harassment.” assessment and training to sustain the Once the graduates return to their all-volunteer force, according to the Army units, they have the potential to further SHARP website. their training by applying to become The training included topics such SHARP subject matter experts through as knowing a victim’s rights, restricted a seven-week SHARP Career Course. and unrestricted reporting and providing Contact the unit senior sexual assault a victim resources to seek medical and response coordinator (SARC) to find out mental health assistance. more about becoming a victim advocate. “I will be the change,” said Capt. For assistance from a certified Marquarious Moore, 759th Military Police SHARP victim advocate, call the Fort Battalion. “I see a lot on a daily basis (to Chie arrant ficer icholas . Clemons th nineer attalion receies his Carson SHARP office at 338-9654 or include) people who could step forward certificate o trainin or comletin the eal Harassmentssalt esonse and the Department of Defense Hotline at but don’t; I want to.” reention roram ondation Corse Dec. . 877-995-5247. Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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After research, planning, proposals Soldiers and final approval, Butts Army Airfield with Troop (BAAF) has joined other Army airfields A, 6th with capabilities to launch the Shadow. Squadron, Soldiers with Troop A, 6th Attack 17th Reconnaissance Squadron, 17th Cavalry Caalr Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, eiment 4th Infantry Division, conducted the troop’s th first Shadow unmanned aircraft launch Combat from Butts Army Airfield Dec. 11. iation “In the past, we’ve had to train from Brigade, tactical areas with a 40-minute convoy th from Carson,” said Lt. Col. Jamie Infantry LaValley, commander, 6th ARS, 17th Diision Cav. Reg. “These exercises required the launch a use of tactical vehicles and an extended Shadow stay in the field, for up to two months.” unmanned Staff Sgt. Christopher Lynch, squadron aircraft for standardization operator, said the ability the first to launch from BAAF would dramatically time at increase productivity and training. Butts Army “I’m really excited to launch from irfield Carson,” he said. “I hope this validation Dec. 11. proves successful to all involved so we can continue sustained flight operations out here.” According to Troop A 1st Sgt. Jerome Vandyke, it was a historic event. He said staging the aircraft launches from Fort Carson can reduce Now, when they go somewhere like (the National because Soldiers will be close to work and can conduct time and resource requirements by at least 80 percent. Training Center, Fort Irwin, California), their proficiency multiple training missions without having to wait for, “It’s a logistical challenge,” he said. “With limited will be significantly higher due to the amount of or reserve, landing areas. resources, planning training missions took up to two flight hours they will be able to successfully complete “Everyone can collectively get more flight time, months. About one-third of the duty day was spent launching from Carson.” (making us) … a better combat proficient organiza- preparing and transporting. We gain that time back. LaValley said unit morale and cohesion will increase tion,” LaValley said.

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Mountaineer staff person; $6.80 for Family members of enlisted personnel corporal and below, the discount holiday Culinary specialists will serve a special rate. There is no charge for meal card holders. holiday brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 25 The Stack DFAC is located in building 2330, DFACs to serve at the Robert C. Stack Dining Facility (DFAC). near Titus Boulevard and Specker Avenue. Wolf Staffs at the James R. Wolf and Warfi ghter DFAC is located in building 1444, near Specker DFACs will serve up their holiday meals Thursday Avenue and Nelson Street and Warfi ghter DFAC from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. is in building 9439, near Wilderness and holiday meals The price for the holiday meals is $9.05 per Warfi ghter roads.

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ETS briefi ngs — are available at http://www.carson. Ongoing Military army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call Request Fort Carson pest control services — for 526-2240/ 8458 for details. military and civilian facilities by calling 526- Briefs Reassignment briefi ngs — visit http://www.carson. 5141. Leave a message that includes requestor’s army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefi ngs/Levy.html. name, building number, room number and phone Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located number; a brief explanation of the problem; and i e fi s at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts where the pest problem is located (be specifi c). Casualty Notifi cation/Assis tance Offi cer training orientations by appointment. The orientations discuss The pest management contractor, Mug-A-Bug Pest — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- Disposition Services’ processes to include turning Control, will respond within fi ve working days, manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant in excess property, reutilizing government property, Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The fi rst class through command sergeant major, chief web-based tools available, special handling of property person who places the service call may or may not warrant offi cer 2-5 and offi cers, captain and above, to and environ mental needs. To schedule an orientation see the pest management contractor responding attend Casualty Assistance Offi cer and Casualty training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, to the call. If, however, the worker cannot fi nd the Notifi cation Offi cer Training. The three-day training call 526-9689; for environ mental questions, 526-0289; pest problem, he will attempt to make contact with course is held monthly at Prussman Chapel. Soldiers and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002. the requestor. The pest management offi ce is not must register through their school NCO. Call Army ROTC Green-to-Gold — briefi ngs are held manned at all times as the contractors are responding 526-5613/5614 for more information. the fi rst and third Tuesday of each month at noon to pest control calls, therefore requesters must leave a Retirement briefi ngs — are available at http://www. at the education center, building 1117, room 120. message. Voicemail messages are checked three times carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army Services.html. Call 526-2840 for details. ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. See Briefs on Page 14

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Story and photos by Sgt. Micah Merrill the 4th Infantry Division 14th Public Affairs Detachment engineer. “Teams will receive the Six teams traveled more than 40 miles in under 40 task, condition and stan- hours while competing in a variety of events, pushing dards prior to accomplishing them to their mental and physical breaking point each event,” said Brady. during the Fort Carson Best Sapper Competition Dec. 6-7. The competition of both The teams consisting of a mix of officers and technical and tactical events enlisted members were selected to represent their units included a test of all knots and in the postwide competition based on their competence rope systems in the sapper in combat. handbook, construction of To simulate real-life situations faced by combat a poncho raft, swimming engineers, overall competition events remained unknown and treading water in to the competitors, according to Maj. Daniel Brady, uniform, 15-mile road march, demolitions exam, nonstan- dard physical fitness test, obstacle course, breaching with a shotgun and explosives and building and detonating field expedient charges. “The learning experi- ence here is worth it, and (it is) excellent training,” st ts. ric reer and ric ere enineer said Staff Sgt. Joshua Reninger, a competitor with oficers assined to th riade nineer attalion 4th Engineer Battalion. rd rmored riade Comat eam th Inantr One of the most physically demanding events Diision lot and lan their rote oints drin the is the ruck march. With competitors more than 14 land naiation ortion o the ort Carson est aer hours into the competition and their rucks weighing Cometition Dec. . reer and ere won the est 40 pounds or more, each hour made the weight seem saer title drin the 6hor cometition. heavier. Although teams carry their rucks with them to each event throughout the competition, the 15-mile competitors breaching obstacles while carrying a mani- ruck march would prove to be the most daunting. kin, and building and detonating field expedient charges. Temperatures, already below freezing, continued to Their final event would take them back 15 miles drop as the sun set behind the mountain range leaving to the finish line near where the competition began some competitors with frozen canteens. Nearing the 36 hours earlier. midpoint of the competition, exhaustion was visible on With members of their units cheering them the faces of Fort Carson’s toughest engineers. on, 1st Lts. Eric Perez and Eric Krueger, 588th “Their feet are bleeding, and they’re still going,” Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Brady said. Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., sprinted across the Medical personnel were present and evaluating finish line to win the Best Sapper title, followed closely competitors to ensure their safety. by 1st Lt. Daniel Butensky and Sgt. Elisco Guzman, The competitors arrived at the next station near 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade midnight, knowing their time to prepare would be Combat Team. t. ric man an enineer assined to th riade short. Within three hours, in single-digit temperatures, “These guys were already hurting before they nineer attalion st trer riade Comat eam th they began the night land navigation course that would started this run,” said Sgt. 1st Class Collette Jarvis, Inantr Diision maneers throh the ostacle corse be completed just after sunrise. 4th Inf. Div. construction operations noncommissioned portion of the Fort Carson Best Sapper Competition Dec. 7. The sun came up as the clock ticked down on officer. “They’ve got a lot of heart.” Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 13

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The following are the Courts-martial results results of cases tried – A private fi rst class was convicted Nov. 9 by a military judge – A specialist was convicted by a military judge, pursuant to his alone, pursuant to his plea, of one specifi cation of AWOL in pleas, of two specifi cations of AWOL in violation of Article 86, on Fort Carson violation of Article 86, Uniformed Code of Military Justice UCMJ during a special court-martial Nov. 30. The judge sentenced from Nov. 9-30. (UCMJ). The judge sentenced the accused to reduction to private the accused to reduction to private, forfeiture of $1,543 pay per and to six months confi nement. As part of an offer to plead guilty, month for two months, 25 days confi nement and a bad conduct a pretrial agreement limited confi nement to 30 days. discharge. A pretrial agreement had no effect on the sentence.

Briefs Of note tasked to support the Fort Carson installation Veterans in Piping — United Association maintenance and supply posture by providing From Page 11 (UA) Veterans in Piping (VIP) program is an technically profi cient personnel as trainers, a day Monday through Friday. To report pest emergen- intense, accelerated training program in the fi eld mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also cies, Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control of pipe welding. This program is designed for offers refresher training in areas such as Global contracting offi cer represen tative at 719-491-8603. active-duty service members transitioning from Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Directorate of Public Works services — Services the military with a separation/retirement date of Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of range from repair and maintenance of facilities to plus or minus one month of the class end date. Command class; Command Supply Discipline recycling support. Following are phone numbers Upon successful completion of the full-time, Program (CSDP, staff and unit level); Financial and points of contact for services: 18-week training program training, each graduate Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW is placed in a fi ve-year UA apprenticeship program Preparation; Supply Support Activity (SSA) operations and maintenance contractor, T&H with guaranteed job placement. Graduates can Operations; Chemical, biological, radioactive Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. be placed in over 300 locations across the United and nuclear; arms room operations; maintenance Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks States. Information sessions are held on the fi rst operations, driver’s training program; Preventive and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffi c Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Education Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) signs or other facility damage. Center, building 1117, room 203B. Service training; Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services members can also meet with UA representatives Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor pool shop desk at 526-4345. on the second and fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. at operations; that can be scheduled for individual • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, or group training. For additional information or at 491-0218 or email [email protected] building 6237, room 207. to schedule training, visit the COMET team in when needing trash or recycle containers, trash The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth is overfl owing or emergency service is required. Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team — is at 503-3095 or [email protected]. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] • Self-help — Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership for service needs or to report complaints. [email protected] for tool sign-up and refl ects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email pao@ • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack assistance/guidance. samampc.org for more information. Hafl ett at 526-6206 or email jack.m.hafl ett.civ@ • Base operations contracting offi cer representative Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship mail.mil. — Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email jerald.d.just. Work Plan — is a 16- to 20-week program, in • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds partnership with Department of Defense Military or email [email protected]. maintenance and contractor response to service orders. Installations, designed to provide a comprehensive • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 experience for service members transitioning out of BOSS meetings are held the fi rst Wednesday of each month or [email protected] to request, for service or military service who have an interest in local govern- at 2 p.m. in The Hub conference room. to report damaged or overturned latrines. ment. Since the position requires a great degree of Call 524-2677 or visit the BOSS offi ce in room 106 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second involvement in areas such as utilities, public safety, of The Hub. Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at economic development,fi nancial management, public Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. works, and community development, the fellow will Text “follow Carson- The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most receive a broad base of experience. 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from the staff at the Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Community Trees for Troops delivers 13th year of cheer Story and photos by Alexandra Shea them into cars and trucks. Children were given Mountaineer staff an opportunity to take their pick of candy canes that decorated the entrance. Volunteers from across the post braved the “It makes me feel awesome to get a tree this early morning cold Dec. 6 to unload FedEx trucks year,” said Spc. Tyler A. McIntosh, 4th Squadron, at the Iron Horse Sports Complex packed full 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade with more than 600 Christmas trees. Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. “My Family has been The volunteers hand carried the trees off the wanting to get a tree; they will be so happy when I get trucks and lined them up against the fences leading home. They don’t know I came to get a tree today.” to the softball fi elds to ready them for inspection Many Families who received a tree this year by Soldiers and their Families as part of the 13th said they plan to reinvest the savings from pur- annual Trees for Troops program. chasing a tree back into their Family by purchasing More than 100 tree farms from around the additional gifts and holiday decorations. nation gave about 18,000 live trees that were McIntosh said he would purchase additional delivered to 65 military installations in 17 lights to surprise his wife and their two children. countries, to include Afghanistan and Guam, in “We care about the servicemen and women hopes of spreading the spirit of Christmas to service who make such great sacrifi ces each and every members and their Families. The spirit of giving was day,” said Lauren Doll, FedEx manager of also fostered as Soldiers and civilians from across communications. “The Trees for Troops program Fort Carson gave the gift of time to ensure the tree is just one way we can give back to them.” distribution was a successful mission. “It feels really good (to volunteer). Sometimes the holidays can be really hard, and these trees can bring Christmas spirit with them,” said Sgt. Cody D. McCoy, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. “I know trees take years to grow, and to give them to Soldiers on Fort Carson is a wonderful thing.” Some volunteers, such as Pete Faocetti with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Supply Branch, make volunteering for the program an annual tradition. Above: Pete Faocetti, Directorate of Family and Morale, He returned to volunteer as a tree trimmer. Welfare and Recreation Supply Branch, trims the trunk of By lunchtime, the trees were prepared, cutting a Christmas tree that was provided to a Fort Carson Family stations were established and the volunteers Dec. 7 through the Trees for Troops program. were ready to assist Soldiers in selecting trees. Arriving Soldiers could select trees of Left: Sgt. Cody D. McCoy, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th varying size. Once selected, the trees were taken Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, helps unload to the cutting station where the bottoms were trailers fi lled with 600 Christmas trees Dec. 6 at the Iron Horse trimmed to allow them to take in water. Volunteers Sports Complex. In its 13th year, the program annually provides then assisted in tying trees to rooftops or loaded about 18,000 trees to service members and their Families. DES highlight

Editor’s note: The following effect can face up to $130 in fi nes, Unattended cooking is the leading article was written by the Directorate and if a roadway is blocked due to cause of U.S. home fi res and home fi re of Emergency Services division chiefs insuffi cient vehicle equipment, the fi ne injuries. To prevent this, stay in the to inform the Fort Carson community can be up to $650. More information kitchen while frying, grilling or broiling Ensure fryers are used on a fl at of current policies and procedures. regarding Colorado’s roadway rules, food. Most cooking fi res involve the surface to reduce the potential for safety and conditions can be found at stovetop, so keep anything that can accidental tipping. Police, Provost Marshal Division https://www.codot.gov. catch fi re away from it and turn off the Never leave a fryer unattended. PMD (Law Enforcement) stove when leaving the kitchen, even Most fryers don’t have thermostat Road conditions — With ski Fire and Emergency Services if it’s for a short period of time. When controls so if you don’t watch it season upon us in some areas and others Holiday fi re safety — For most, simmering, boiling, baking or roasting carefully the oil will continue to getting ready to open, it’s important to the holiday season represents a time for food, check it regularly and use a timer. heat until it catches fi re. be aware of the Colorado Department Family festivities and good cheer. What NFPA also suggests creating a “kid-free Never let children or pets near the of Transportation (CDOT) Code 15 few consider is that the holiday season zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove fryer when in use. for state roadways. This rule is a time when there is an increased risk and areas where hot food and drinks To avoid oil spillover, don’t overfi ll is announced for specifi c roadways of home fi res. According to the National are prepared or carried. the fryer. when the state has determined that Fire Protection Association (NFPA), A longtime food favorite in the Ensure the turkey is completely weather conditions are severe enough to many households engage in holiday southern United States, the deep-fried thawed and be careful with warrant it, and primarily for roadways activities that serve as some of the turkey has quickly grown in popularity. marinades — oil and water with signifi cant ascending or leading causes of U.S. home fi res. While some people rave about this tasty don’t mix. descending grades. According to the As people get busier during the creation, Underwriters Laboratories The National Turkey Federation CDOT website, when a Code 15 is in holidays, they often become rushed, Inc. (UL) safety experts are concerned recommends refrigerator thawing effect vehicles under 26,001 pounds, distracted or tired. That’s when that backyard chefs may be sacrifi cing and to allow approximately 24 hours including passenger vehicles, must home fi res are more likely to occur. safety for good taste. for every fi ve pounds of bird thawed have snow tires with a minimum tread Fortunately, with a little added Here are some turkey fryer in the refrigerator. depth of 1/8 inch, all weather tires awareness and some minor adjustments safety tips: Keep an ABC fi re extinguisher with mud and snow mark (M/S) with to holiday cooking and decorating, Turkey fryers should always be nearby. Never use water to 1/8-inch tread, four-wheel drive and the season can remain festive and used outdoors at a safe distance extinguish a grease fi re. Remember tires with 1/8-inch tread or traction safe for everybody. Take some from buildings and any other to use your best judgment when devices (chains, auto-sock, etc.) for two preventative steps and follow simple material that can burn. attempting to fi ght a fi re. drive tires. Drivers caught without the rules of thumb so that most home Never use on wooden decks or Visit http://www.nfpa.org/holiday proper equipment when this rule is in fi res can be prevented. in garages. for more information and safety tips. A volunteer with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation takes photos with Santa Claus following the annual tree lighting ceremony Sunday at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. 16 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017 Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Feature

Story and photos by Sgt. Asa Bingham 14th Public Affairs Detachment

The Fort Carson community gathered Sunday to celebrate the 4th Infantry Division’s centennial during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. The 4th Infantry Division Band performed popular holiday music, and clips of traditional Christmas movies were shown to lead the audience into this year’s theme of “Timeless Tidings.” “This is a season to celebrate another year’s sacrifi ce and excel- lence for the ‘Iron Horse’ Division,” said Spc. Kayla Winslow, 4th Infantry Division Band vocalist and emcee for the holiday concert. The “Iron Horse” Division was created as America entered World War 1 in 1917. The 4th Division was founded Dec. 10, 1917, at Camp Greene, North Carolina. Following the battles of the Great War, the division participated in World War II, the Vietnam War and in Afghanistan and Iraq. This holiday season is special because all of the brigades are back at Fort Carson to spend this special time with their children and Families. As Sgt. Gregory Finkbeiner played an electric guitar solo rendition of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Winslow asked the audience to keep Soldiers who are currently deployed around the world in their prayers as they celebrate the season. Then Col. David M. Hodne, deputy commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, who is scheduled to be promoted Friday, hosted the concert and tree lighting ceremony along with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and thanked the Families and guests who attended the event. The event showcased the many talents of the 4th Infantry Division Band, to include its Iron Brass, Barkeley Avenue, Brass Authority and Mile High performance teams. Attendees were also treated to cookies, face painting, caricature drawings and visits with Santa Claus. Soldiers of the 4th Inf. Div. Band selected and arranged classic and contemporary musical sets from “Happy Hanukkah” to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and concluded with “Joy to the World.” “The goal of the concert was for people to have a good time, relax and get ready for the holiday season,” said Chief Warrant Offi cer 2 Robert Bruns, bandmaster for the 4th Infantry A volunteer with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation takes photos with Santa Claus following the annual Col. David M. Hodne, deputy commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, flips the switch after “Scrooge” led attendees Division Concert Band. tree lighting ceremony Sunday at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. in the countdown, during a tree lighting ceremony at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Sunday.

The 4th4th InfantryInfantry Division Division Band Band performs performs during during the the holiday holiday concert concert and and tree tree lighting lighting ceremony ceremony Dec. Dec.10, 2017, 10 at at the the William William “Bill” “Bill” ReedReed Special EventsEvents Center. Center. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017

Community Of note Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Coffee and Pharmacy now open — The Soldier Readiness cookies will be provided. Briefs Center (SRC) pharmacy, located in the Introduction to Medical Assisting Training Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Course — is offered by the American Red Ave., building 1525, room 402, is now open for Cross on Fort Carson. Applications are Claims to the estate pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries available at the hospital office and are due Chief Warrant Officer 3 Barry W. Fountain — can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at by 4 p.m. Jan. 8. No late applications will be With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- accepted. Applicants must be at least 18 years Anyone having claims against or indebtedness Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. old, have a military identification card, to his estate should call Navy Cmdr. Eugene Albin New support group — Evans Army Community hold a high school diploma or GED, and be at 556-2450. Hospital has began a Pregnancy and Infant Loss a U.S. citizen. Interviews will take place Sgt. Collin J. Zak — With deepest regret Support Group for Families experiencing grief Jan. 15-16. The course will run April 16 to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having from miscarriage, stillborn or infant loss. The through June 22 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. claims against or indebtedness to his estate should group meets the third Monday of each month Contact the hospital Red Cross office at call 1st Lt. Johnathon Kriegh at 218-280-6008. from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligan’s Grill inside the 526-7144 for more information. Staff Sgt. Jordan J. McCoy — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, call Capt. Cory A. Plymel at 252-679-5194. 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. specialty care or radiology services. Patients may Missed hospital appointments — When someone is schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling General announcements a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) people missed out on that appointment. A habitual Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss their appointments, denying several patients the at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin the Family member travel screening process opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado for overseas assignments and address questions Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four Colorado Springs campus. regarding the program. The briefings take place ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. or via phone when the automated AudioCARE and closed on federal holidays. The center offers Civilian Assistance Services — provides short- calls a few days before the appointment. wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implan- term assistance to Department of the Army Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. Family members, and retired military personnel Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk- It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced and eligible family members with adult living in appointments are not available. The extended imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 problems, substance use concerns and issues hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty for information or to make an appointment. affecting workplace productivity and well-being. military personnel, active-duty Family members Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule Worksite interventions are offered and consul- and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — TRICARE an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday- tation is available to super visors and managers Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain regarding workplace matters. Services are free 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. appointments, patients must present a valid military floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The Services are made available through the Fort identification card. The clinic also provides basic Carson Employee Assistance Program located laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does See Briefs on Page 20

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A new chance every day RSO holds Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim Meador thinking, “If I’m going to die, I might as well go over toward the Deputy garrison chaplain lake and fl oat a bit.” holiday Before he reached the water, however, he arrived at the Art services There is a painting in the Art Institute of Chicago entitled, Institute, went in, and saw “The Song of a Lark.” “Song of a Lark,” by 19th century artist Jules Breton. The The painting truly moved him. Murray recalled thinking, The Fort Carson painting captures a homely, young peasant woman — a fi eld “Well, there’s a girl who doesn’t have a whole lot of prospects, Religious Support worker — looking skyward with a harvester’s bag over one but the sun’s coming up anyway, and she’s got another chance Offi ce (RSO) will shoulder and a scythe in her hand. Behind her, the sun is rising at it.” He continued, “So I think that gave me some sort of have a Christmas Eve over the fi eld where she will soon feeling that I, too, am a person, and I get another chance every Candlelight Worship begin her toils. For a moment she looks day the sun comes up.” Service at 7 p.m. heavenward leaving the viewer to Failing at a job, the ending of an all-important relationship, Dec. 24 at Soldiers’ wonder what she might be thinking. sinking into insurmountable debt or facing an unimaginable Memorial Chapel. Actor, writer, artist and comedian health challenge can bring anyone to a point of despondency. Everyone is welcome Bill Murray said this painting saved his The accompanying emotions are raw, powerful and painful; such to the worship service life. The Illinois-born entertainer that not hurting sounds better than not living. The resulting that will include the told the Chicago Sun-Times his diminished perspective cripples a person’s ability to consider program “Lessons and fi rst experience on stage “was other alternatives. Yet Murray’s story reminds us that there are Carols.” Contact Lt. so bad” that he walked out always other options. We may not see them in the moment, but Col. Blaine Smrekar following the performance and we get another chance every day the sun comes up. And who at 526-8011 for more started wandering the streets of knows what changes, hopes and solutions it may bring. information. Chicago. He felt hopeless that his In one of his lowest moments the prophet Jeremiah found a The RSO will desire to act would do nothing but similar truth. “The Lord’s loving-kindnesses indeed never cease, hold Christmas Eve lead him to despair. He said he for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Catholic Masses headed toward Lake Michigan great is your faithfulness,” Lamentations 3:22-23. Dec. 24 at 4:30 The divine perspective is always better, brighter and truer and 11 p.m. and than the human one. Find it and embrace a new beginning. a Christmas Day Mass at 9 a.m. The Catholic Children’s Pageant will be at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. Contact Capt. Joseph Lea at 526-8583 for more information.

Chapel Briefs Chapel schedule Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Catholic Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Healer Chapel Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Evans Army Community Hospital Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary Martinez Street education, 524-2458 • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 offered during both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook reconciliation, 526-8583 • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Monday-Thursday and fi rst page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Friday of month, noon, for details. 526-8583 526-8583 Mass, 526-7386 Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years reconciliation, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 old) through high school. Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at Protestant Latter-day Saints 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Healer Chapel (general protestant) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from Evans Army Community Hospital is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected]. Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another in Prussman Chapel (gospel) the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, Barkeley Avenue and Prussman at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected]. building 1853. Chaplain sponsor is Maj. Jesse King, Fort Boulevard Carson Family Life chaplain, who can be reached at • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, Buddhist [email protected]. 526-5744 Capt. Somya Malasri leads worshippers to strengthen both mind Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 and body through chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) observing the fi ve precepts Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Chapel. All are welcome to observe and participate. Contact Malasri at 526- services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (general 2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and protestant) purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street Eastern Orthodox and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXt attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 Hogan Street and Barkeley Avenue Jewish Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., or [email protected] for more information and Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333- 526-8889 2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Ted Randall, 10th • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Security Forces Group (Airborne) Group Support Battalion, 524-2458 Islamic who can be reached at [email protected]. Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.

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There are several TRICARE programs available Briefs depending on status and location. Visit http:// From Page 18 www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. Ambulance service — Post officials urge commu- MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that nity members to contact emergency personnel by meets the third Thursday of each month from calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. and ambulance crew will be able to administer in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency encouraged to attend these events. Department at 526-7111 for more information. Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a non- of Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience profit, all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. Families. Membership is open to all spouses of These surveys provide direct feedback to health the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. care providers to improve quality of care, patient Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information. experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded Hospital for every survey returned to increase behavioral health psychologist/counselor beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and available to work with parents who have quality of care. concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. A Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to pediatric pharmacist is also available to 5 a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room manage children’s medication. entrance. The Emergency Room entrance is Transfer military hospital or clinic when on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7. relocating — TRICARE Online (TOL) users Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts must update their military hospital or clinic beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered location online each time they relocate. nurses who can answer urgent health care Transferring military hospital or clinic questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical affiliation in TOL does not automatically condition and give professional advice to treat transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense the condition at home or refer for an acute Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. appointment. The nurse advice line can be Same day appointments — Evans Army reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Com-munity Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are of division and customizable unit-specific merchan- operating under an appointment model called dise available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www. TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal evans.amedd.army.mil/vs/csavailapp.aspx or that allows users to make, change or cancel calling the Access to Care Line at 526-2273. Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- appointments at military hospitals or clinics, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) centric secure messaging platform that enables including same-day appointments. It also lets offers online payments — EACH offers an online patients to directly communicate securely via users view radiology and lab results, medication payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick the internet with their primary care provider team profiles and immunization records. Users can way to make electronic payments to federal to receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic also use the system to refill prescriptions for government agencies with credit cards, debit cards disease management, test results, appointment military hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up. or direct debit. This is a secure service provided requests, medication refills and other health care JAG assists with name change, adoption — by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult online is the preferred method for paying EACH Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. medical bills. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army. computer. It is a valuable service that helps save The office cannot provide court representation mil/RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information. time and money by eliminating trips to the military but can furnish the necessary documents and Pay for medical records online — The Evans Army hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. Community Hospital Release of Information appointments and stress by communicating Yard sales on post — can be held the first and section has partnered with the Department of the virtually and directly with their health care team. third Saturday of the month, from April- Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH Resource Talk with your provider or care team to enroll or December, in all post housing areas. Single Management Division/Uniform Business Office to if you are one of the 1.6 million Military Health Soldiers and off-post residents can set up in offer patients the option to pay for copies of their System beneficiaries who has an existing Patient the Balfour Beatty Communities community medical records through Pay.gov. Patients who Portal Secure Messaging account, bookmark center parking lot, building 4355, near need duplicate copies of medical records, as well as https://mil.relayhealth.com to continue communi- Gate 3. Call Army Community Service at insurance agencies and legal offices now have the cating securely with your health care teams. Learn 526-4590/1082 for more information. option to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/. 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EVENT Santa Claus, dinosaurs meet No, it’s not a Sci-Fi movie but Santa In addition to the center’s year-round Travel distance Claus will meet dinosaurs as the Rocky exhibits and offerings, families can also 25 miles Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center celebrate the holiday season as they walk hosts jolly ol’ St. Nick and Mrs. Claus through the festively decorated facility Hours Saturday in Woodland Park. and visit Santa. Mrs. Claus will host a Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center offers families of all special show, “Mrs. Claus and her Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ages a day to spend exploring the history Reindeer Dogs,” a story about Border The center will be closed Dec. 24-25 and life of several dinosaurs, prehistoric collie Sienna and her little brother, Joey. marine reptiles, pterosaurs and fish of Treat bags filled with goodies will be Cost North America’s late Cretaceous period. handed out at the end of the show. Adults, $11.50 Life-size models of several of these Families are invited to create tree Seniors, $10.50 dinosaurs are located across the museum decorations at the craft tables. Here families Children 5-12, $7.50 to help visitors visualize these animals can make two ornaments, one to decorate Children 4 and younger are free in life. The center contains a working the center’s tree and one to take home. fossil laboratory where guests can watch Santa and Mrs. Claus will be Contact as specimens are freed from the rock visiting the center for a limited time, Rocky Mountain Dinosaur matrix and are then restored. Children check the online schedule for a complete Resource Center can also experience the thrill of list of dates and times. Layered clothing 201 S. Fairview Street discovering fossils by visiting the dig is recommended as the temperatures in Woodland Park, CO 80863 Photos courtesy of Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center box in the children’s area where they Woodland Park can drop quickly. Plenty 719-686-1820 Above: Staff members at the Rocky Mountain can dig and find their own fossils. of parking is available at the center. http://www.rmdrc.com Dinosaur Resource Center help bring a species of dinosaur to life by creating a life-size model. Guests can visit the working fossil laboratory to watch fossils being released from their rock matrix and restored.

Left: The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center in Woodland Park hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus for a special show called, “Mrs. Claus and her Reindeer Dogs.” The holiday couple will be visiting the center for a limited time so check the complete schedule online for dates and times. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017

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Cripple Creek Take a drive around the Cripple Creek area for a self-guided tour of the 1890s-era mine headframes decorated for the holidays, Friday- Photo by Nel Lampe Sunday, 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Cripple Creek Denver’s annual Christkindl Market is at 1601 Arapahoe Street in Denver, along the 16th Street Mall. Catch a is about an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs. free shuttle along the mall to Arapahoe Street and Skyline Park. Patterned after a traditional German Christmas Take Highway 24 west to Divide, then take Market, with decorated stalls featuring German-style goods and foods and a fest tent, the market is open at Highway 67 south to Cripple Creek. 11 a.m. daily through Dec. 23. It closes at 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and at 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Entry is free. “Ángel of the Christmas Mine” is in the Butte Theater, 130 Bennett Ave. in Cripple Creek. Tickets are $11-$20. Visit http://www. younger. Take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, take Colorado Springs buttetheater.com for information. Exit 98B to Elizabeth Street and take a left; then Ice skate in Acacia Park, the only outdoor skating take a right on Victoria and park in the Riverwalk rink in town. Admission is $10 per person, which Pueblo parking lot. Go to the boathouse for tickets. includes skates. There’s a $1 discount for military. The Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open Ave. in Pueblo, has its seasonal exhibit, “Season Cañon City through Christmas Eve. The Christmas-themed of Enchantment,” through Jan. 6. There’s the Take a magical ride on the Royal Gorge Route park has two dozen rides, a Christmas Shop, a Toy traditional Teddy Bear tree and holiday crafts Santa Express Train, with trips running Shop, Ice Cream Parlor and Café. Ride a Ferris and traditions. Hours of the museum are 9 a.m. through Dec. 30. Visit http://www. wheel or visit with live animals. Ride the antique to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Call 719-295-7200 for royalgorgeroute.com or call 888-724-5748 for carousel, see a magic show, ride an electric car, more information. more information. Children are invited to wear train or peppermint slide. Children can visit with “ElectriCritters” is at the Pueblo Zoo from cozy pajamas on the train, which stops at the Santa in his house and ride a zip line. Remember, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday through Dec. 23 and “North Pole” to pick up Santa. Passengers it’s colder at the North Pole so dress warmly. The Dec. 26-30. The 25-year-old event includes 150 participate in singing holiday songs. Passengers military admission rate is $18 per person and creations with a quarter million lights and hot are served hot cocoa and cookies. The train leaves everyone 12 or older must have a military identifi- chocolate and treats available at the Candy Cane from the depot at 330 Royal Gorge Blvd. in Cañon cation card. Parking is free. Santa’s Workshop Café. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for City. Pick up reserved tickets in the depot ticket is west of Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 children. The zoo is in City Park, at 3455 Nuckolls office before boarding the train for the two-hour west to the small town of Cascade and take a left Ave. Call 719-561-1452 for more information. ride. Food is available on the train. Trains are at the traffic light. Take the Pikes Peak Highway The Pueblo Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, at 101 scheduled for up to three daily departures through to the North Pole. Call 684-9432 for information. S. Union Ave. in downtown historic Pueblo, Dec. 24 and Dec. 26-30. Prices begin at $40 for “Electric Safari” at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is dressed in holiday lights for the holidays, adults and $30 for children. celebrates the holiday with lights and cheer, from dusk to dawn. There’s no fee required to including 85 light sculptures on the zoo’s walk along the Riverwalk or view it from nearby Fountain 50-acres. There are warming fires throughout streets. Visit http://www.puebloriverwalk.org The Fountain Community Theater presents “A the zoo. Tickets are $9.75 for adults and $6.75 for for more information. Christmas Chaos” at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday. children. There’s a military discount. It’s open Take a boat ride with Santa on the Arkansas Tickets start at $8, and a family package is Friday to Dec. 23 and Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 from River along the Riverwalk Friday-Saturday available. The theater is at 326 W. Alabama Ave., 5:30-8:30 p.m. The zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne from 5-8 p.m. through Dec. 23. Tickets are $6 in Fountain, behind Coke’s Diner. Visit http:// for ages 4 through adult and $1 for those 3 and www.fountaintheater.org for more information. See Beyond the Gate on Page 24 Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 23 24 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017

trainer, are one session for $70, fi ve for $230 or $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; At Ease 10 for $320 at the four post fi tness centers. In $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday addition, a fi tness assessment is $25 and a from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. Within the gate computerized body fat analysis is $10. Contact • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, a fi tness center for more information. two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person The Thunder Alley Bowling Center will host TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. a New Year’s Eve party Dec. 31 beginning at group for weight loss that meets Thursdays • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 9:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Cost is at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and win a free $20 for ages 15 and older; $10 from ages 6-14 Meetings are held on the second fl oor in room 209. game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. and free for 5 and younger. The event includes Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays bowling from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., party favors is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Must from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. and a food and beverage voucher. Children under present military identifi cation or government • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive age 15 must be supervised at all times; and adult identifi cation at fi tness center front desk. Call a free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee ticket must be purchased in order to purchase Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. specials for mommies Wednesday from a child ticket. Tickets can be purchased online The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex 10 a.m. to noon. at https://carson.armymwr.com or at the center offers special days with discounts to veterans • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes located in building 5111 at 6391 Chiles Ave. Call and women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. 576-1098 for more information. Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free Call 526-5542 for more information. Fort Carson certifi ed trainers are available at each range time the second Saturday of each month. Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive post fi tness center to help people get started Call 719-896-6196 for more information. emails about upcoming events and activities on their fi tness journey. One-on-one packages Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the on post. Visit http://carson.armymwr.com; click include one session for $40, fi ve for $175 and following weekly specials: on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two people and a • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and of interest.

Sunday. Tickets start at $29. Beyond the gate Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. From Page 22 “Santaland Diaries” is in the Dusty Loo Bon Vivant Theater, 3955 Village in holiday lights Mountain Road, near the Broadmoor Regent Circle on the University Hotel; call 633-9925 or visit http:// of Colorado-Colorado Springs Casa Bonita, a Denver- www.cmzoo.org for information. campus through Dec. 23. Visit area themed restaurant “Annie” is on the Colorado Springs http://www.theaterworkscs.org for with a Mexican-style Fine Arts Center at Colorado dates, times and ticket information. village décor, is lighted College stage through Jan. 7. for the holidays. The Performances are Thursday-Saturday Denver 52,000-square-foot at 7:30 p.m., with additional Denver Zoo Lights run through Dec. restaurant is in a pink performances Saturday and Dec. 30 31 at the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele palace with a tower at 5 p.m., Dec. 24 at noon and St., in Denver City Park. There’s and gold-leaf covered Dec. 26-27 at 7 p.m. Children under 70 acres of illuminated displays. dome. Inside, there’s 4 are not permitted in the theater. The zoo lights up at 5:30 p.m. Tickets entertainment, including Tickets start at $20, call the box are $12-$17. cliff divers, puppet shows, offi ce at 634-5581. Blossoms of Light is a holiday skits, Black Bart’s The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. extravaganza as trees and gardens hideout, an arcade, El Cascade Ave. has these events are aglow with thousands of lights. Mercado and a menu scheduled: The event runs through Jan. 1, from of Mexican-style food and • “A Colorado Nutcracker,” performed 5-9 p.m., including holidays. The all-you-can-eat sopapillas by the Colorado Youth Ballet, Denver Botanic Gardens are at as well as Gringo items. Colorado Youth Symphony and 1007 York St. Tickets at the door are Casa Bonito is at 6715 W. Colorado Springs Chorale, Thursday $17-$20. There’s a military discount Colfax Ave. and is open and Dec. 22. and tickets bought in advance are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Christmas Symphony by the Colorado also discounted. Call 720-865-3500 Photo by Nel Lampe Springs Philharmonic is at 2:30 p.m. for information.

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Runners and pets take off from the starting line to begin the 2017 Fort Carson Jingle Bell Run Saturday at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Jingle Bell Run kicks off holiday season Story and photos by Walt Johnson run took place at 11 a.m. The fi rst thing Mountaineer staff people were treated to was a Family or pet picture session with Santa. That was The Directorate of Family and Morale, followed by a candy cane hunt at the Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness north sports complex and ugly sweater and Division staff hosted its annual Jingle Bell best holiday costume contests for humans Run Saturday at Iron Horse Sports and and pets. Fitness Center. Eric Blanton and his wife, Cathy, and The event over the years has become daughters Jazzmin and Paisley, were recognized as the athletic beginning to the happy with the event and the participation holiday season for many runners in the Fort of the post community. Eric Blanton said Carson community. It featured a 5K run the outing was great for the post and his and walk and many Family-based activities family. that gave participants a full morning and “This is a lot of fun for us and the kids afternoon of exercise and fun. Over 300 get to run with us. It’s not often you get to members of the post community and their run with your Family, so this is special for pets showed up for the run which was held us. It’s also great to see so many people under ideal weather conditions. from the post community come out and Action was hot and heavy before the support this event,” he said.

Above: A Fort Carson youth gets into the holida sirit while lain on a fi re trc decorated for the Christmas season Saturday at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

Left: Paisley Blanton beams with pride after winning the prize for best children’s costume at the 2017 Jingle Bell Run Saturday. Joining her, from left, are her sister, Jazzmin; father, Eric; and mother, Cathy. 26 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017 FOOTBALL PICKS Pro Pro Denver vs. Indianapolis Arizona vs. Washington Chicago vs. Detroit Green Bay vs. Carolina L.A. Chargers vs. Kansas City Houston vs. Jacksonville Miami vs. Buffalo L.A. Rams vs. Seattle Baltimore vs. Cleveland New England vs. Pittsburgh Cincinnati vs. Minnesota Tennessee vs. San Francisco N.Y. Jets vs. New Orleans Dallas vs. Oakland Philadelphia vs. N.Y. Giants Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay

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McKibben Physical Fitness Center will be closed Old School’s Robert Dec. 22 for maintenance. The facility staff crifin shoots expects it to be open regular hours Dec. 23, from over Military Police 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., before beginning holiday hours. defenders during the For more information, call 526-2597. preseason basketball Fort Carson Aquatics holds its third annual tournament Dec. 7 English Channel Swim Challenge beginning at Iron Horse Sports Jan. 1. The goal is to have participants swim 22 and Fitness Center. miles over the course of the event at their own The Military Police pace. Anyone with a DOD identification card defeated Old School is eligible, but those under age 12 must be to capture the accompanied by a parent or guardian. Sign up for tournament champi- the program at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness onship. Registration Center Indoor Pool. The cost is $3 per person for for the upcoming Fort nonpass holders and is free for pass holders. The Carson intramural challenge will use the honor system as people basketball league will track their miles swam and report them to runs Tuesday to Jan. a lifeguard at the pool. People can register at 4 at the Iron Horse any time at any post aquatic facility, but must Sports and Fitness complete the challenge by March 12, according Center. Games will to officials. Call 526-4093 for more information. be played Monday- Football fans can get a full helping of NFL games Thursday at 6:30, at The Hub. The facility has the NFL Sunday 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Ticket package and shows various games on Anyone 16 years and 12 screens. The facility is open Sunday from older with a DOD 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cover charge and identification card is food and beverages are available for purchase. eligible to play in the The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble league. Call 526- is Jan. 5 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. 3972 or 526-5772 The event begins with a shotgun start at noon. for more information. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month, weather Photo by Walt Johnson permitting. Call 526-4102 for more information. The Fountain-Fort Carson High School boys and girls basketball teams’ regular season is every 30 minutes. The event is open to all service make an impact on the community. Call underway for their upcoming seasons. The members, Families, veterans, DOD civilians, 526-1101 for more information. boys’ team is competing in a tournament at contractors, first responders, obstacle course Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds its annual Columbine High School, 6201 S. Pierce St. in enthusiasts and sports professionals. Individual Christmas sale through Jan. 2. People can Littleton, Friday-Saturday and in the Cherry registration and signed waivers are required for receive 5-30 percent off purchases in the pro shop Creek tournament in Aurora Thursday through each participant. Children 6-15 can participate or special orders with a combined value of $25 Dec. 23. The Lady Trojans host Chaparral with a parent or guardian 18 or over. Call 526- or more. The golf course will also have golf and High School Friday at 6:30 p.m. The team will 2597 for more information. range punch cards, trail fees, annual fees and be on the road to face Mountain Vista High Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are frequent rider cards on sale. Call 526- 4102 for School Tuesday at 7 p.m. looking for people interested in volunteering more information. The Mesa Ridge High School boys and girls as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone DFMWR will host the third annual Warrior Dog basketball teams’ regular seasons are interested in being a coach must pass a back- Dash at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center underway. The boys’ team has closed out its ground check, attend a mandatory three-hour March 10. The 5-kilometer run is in conjunction December play and will now be off until after preseason training session and be available two with K-9 Veterans Day, an unofficial recogni- the holiday season. The Lady Grizzlies won a to three hours per week for practices and games. tion of military working dogs and their handlers, big game Saturday over the Doherty Spartans to CYS officials said anyone interested in being according to Garcia Physical Fitness Center close out its December play and will also be a coach must have good communication skills officials. The event will be held rain or shine at taking off until after the holiday season. with CYS sports staff and parents of the the track outside Iron Horse Sports and Fitness DFMWR staff hosts a Spartan Winter Challenge players. According to CYS officials, youth Center, according to officials. It is open to all Jan. 27 at the running track adjacent to coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment DOD identification card holders. Anyone 14 and McKibben Physical Fitness Center. The $5, for their children, promotion points for younger must have adult supervision. Registration two-hour event will consist of training sessions active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will is $15. Call 526-3944 for more information. Trojans begin season

Photo by Walt Johnson Fountain-Fort Carson’s Tyshaun Durham drives to the basket ahead of Vista Ridge defenders High School in Colorado Springs. The Trojans lost the season opener 60-40. The team Tristan Pratt, 21, Julius Dowell, 23, and Micha Hilts, 33, during action Dec. 7 at Vista Ridge continues its season Friday against Castle View High School in a tournament in Denver. 28 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017 Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 29 30 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017 Dec. 15, 2017 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 15, 2017

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