Vol. 68 No. 20 May 21, 2010

Word of the month: Strength Locals salute best of military Story and photo by Devin Fisher Mountaineer staff

Nearly 800 people united at Broadmoor Hall May 14 to salute the military and see who would have bragging rights as the top enlisted members in Colorado Springs. Community and military leaders and fellow servicemembers attended the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce- sponsored “Home of the Brave” Armed Forces Week luncheon that honored the area’s 12 best enlisted, ultimately naming the top three. Fort Carson’s 1st Sgt. Alicia Newton, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), was named the outstanding senior

Photo by Rick Emert noncommissioned officer, while the Air Force’s Tech. Sgt. Darren Williams, Schriever Air SECDEF visits Force Base, and Senior Airman Olivia Gorman, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates speaks with Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Infantry Peterson Air Force Base, won the NCO and Division and Fort Carson, and Col. Jimmie O. Keenan, commander, Evans Army Community Hospital, Tuesday at the junior enlisted categories, respectively. Soldier and Family Assistance Center. Gates visited Fort Carson for information sessions with Warrior Transition “It’s awesome. I’m humbled,” Newton said Battalion Soldiers and their spouses and with the WTB cadre and health-care providers. Gates also was briefed by of being named the top senior enlisted member. Perkins, Keenan, and Lt. Col. Andrew L. Grantham, commander, Warrior Transition Battalion. See Best on page 3 Iraqi leaders visit Mountain Post by Spc. Shameka Edwards Stewart, Ga., to get a firsthand look at training and Fadil Jawad Ali, 3rd Brig. commander, 1st IA. 4th Inf. Div. Public Affairs Office observe and experience how the Army trains its The remaining two are assigned to the Kurdish divisions and general officers. Security Forces; Brig. Gen. Jameel Ali Ibrahim, Six Iraqi officers visited the Mountain Post Of the six visiting officers, four are assigned to the Kurdish Regional Government liaison officer to the May 10 to provide continuity and information to the Iraqi Security Forces: staff Lt. Gen. Hasan Kareem Ninewa Operations Center and KSF aide, Lt. Col. leaders of the 4th Infantry Division headquarters Khudhair, commander, Ninewa Operations Center; Ahmed Haji Sadeq, Kurdish Regional Government during their trip to the U.S. staff Brig. Gen. Ayad Mohammed Salih Khorsheed, deputy liaison officer to the Ninewa Operations Before making a stop at Fort Carson, the officers 12th Iraqi army division deputy commander; staff Center, Kurdish and Arabic interpreter. visited the Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery, Brig. Gen. Abdulrahman Handhal Mahdi Alburghif, See Iraqi on page 4 the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., and Fort 10th Brigade commander, 3rd IA and staff Col.

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MOUNTAINEER Commander’s column Commanding General: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins Garrison Commander: Ironhorse remains steadfast, loyal Col. Robert F. McLaughlin by Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey Never before has the support of the Army Family Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Command been so great. Our volunteers, the Department of Defense Chief, Print and Web Communications: sergeant major civilians and the Fort Carson Family Readiness Groups are Douglas M. Rule consummate professionals and work tirelessly to ensure that Editor: Julie M. Lucas The Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort all of our Soldiers are fit mentally, physically, spiritually Staff Writers: Rick Emert Carson are busier now more than ever. The Ivy Division and emotionally. Their hard work and dedication to our Devin Fisher has moved forward since arriving here last summer, mission ensures that our Soldiers remain combat ready and Geoffrey Roper completing multiple training events and providing support this Army is truly the best it can be. Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith Sgt. Alexis Ramos to the units of the Mountain Post Team. Time and time again, the leadership of the 4th Inf. Div., Happenings: Nel Lampe The Soldiers stationed here have demonstrated their this installation and the U.S. Army has demonstrated its Sports Writer: Walt Johnson steadfast resolve and will to win, always placing the mission commitment and resolve to ensuring that our Soldiers, their Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall first. Our many brigade combat teams Families and our community have the best and various support units returned from medical care, community services and This commercial enterprise newspaper is missions abroad to train here at Fort Carson educational opportunities money can provide. an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the and deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq, This is evident by the countless Mountaineer are not necessarily the official conducting decisive full-spectrum operations programs, services and community events view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or in defense of our nation and its people. here at the Mountain Post. Despite a very the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. I can truly say the Soldiers remain high operational tempo, demanding and The editorial content of the Mountaineer the top priority for my command and the rigorous training and long duty days, our is the responsibility of the Public Affairs leadership of this great post. We remain leaders at all levels continue to work to Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is committed to ensuring that our Soldiers ensure that their Soldiers have access [email protected]. are empowered and engaged and have the to the many resources offered at Fort The Mountaineer is posted on the training and the resources to accomplish Carson. In recent months, our Soldiers Internet at http://csmng.com. The Mountaineer is an unofficial any task and succeed at any mission, no and their Families have engaged in many publication authorized by AR 360-1. 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BBeesstt unit, Fort Carson and the Army select a winner in each category. from page 1 in the junior enlisted category. Army Chief of Staff Gen. He was accompanied by George W. Casey Jr., the event’s Newton, who has led numerous volunteer projects his fiancee, Jessie Lundmark. guest speaker, spoke of the from providing school supplies to children, CARE “I am so proud (of him),” quality of the men and women packages for deployed Soldiers and the Run for the Lundmark said. “To achieve this serving in today’s armed forces. Fallen, said the community’s support to the military is amazing and just adds to his Recalling a few Memorial Days inspires her to help out in the local area. character and everything he is.” ago when he participated in the “The (Colorado Springs) community embraces Brian Binn, president of ceremony at Arlington National the military, everything they do is for the military,” the Military Affairs Division, Ceremony, spoke at the Vietnam Newton said. “I would like to give back more to the Greater Colorado Springs Memorial and then visited community because they give so much to us.” Chamber of Commerce, said the Korean War Veterans and Lt. Col. Dorothy Huber, 71st EOD deputy the local community has the World War II memorials, he commander, spoke highly of Newton. always been supportive of said he was moved by the scope “She is the most deserving Soldier I have those who serve in uniform. of the loss represented in all served with in my 21 years in the Army,” she said. “For us to be able to take the memorials. “For her to win this is amazing.” the time, one day a year during “But I was struck by how Spc. Kyle B. Edgbert, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Armed Forces Week, and lucky we are as a country to Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry recognize our enlisted forces continue to have generation Division, said it was “a huge honor” to represent his — and all of our military after generation of Americans 1st Sgt. Alicia Newton, 71st Ordnance Group here in the region, we who believe so strongly in the (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), returns to look forward to it every values and ideals that this her seat with the outstanding senior non- year and it is just the country stands for that they ... I was struck by how lucky we commissioned officer award May 14. right thing to do to willingly give their lives,” he are as a country to continue to recognize them for said. “You can all be very have generation after generation their sacrifices and service to our nation.” proud of the men and women of the armed forces ‘ While serving as the master of ceremonies, and what they do.” of Americans who believe so Binn said the 12 finalists are winners already, Casey thanked the community members in strongly in the values and ideals after being nominated by their organization attendance for their support to the Soldiers and that this country stands for that after winning a series of competitions within Families who live in the Colorado Springs. their respective categories. The packages of “We couldn’t do what we have done the last they willingly give their lives. the 12 nominated active-duty and Reserve eight and a half years without the support of the — Gen. George W. Casey Jr. Soldiers and Airmen, were reviewed and the American people and you do it here better than any ’ panel of judges interviewed the nominees to place that I have seen,” he said. 4 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010

IIrraaqqii “With help from U.S. forces, “This is a unique opportunity,” briefing from Maj. Gen. David G. from page 1 improvised explosive device attacks are he said. “I have never seen this Perkins, commander, 4th Inf. Div. and down since 2008,” he said. “We are before — where the actual general Fort Carson. While at Fort Carson the officers getting better at tracking down the officers that we will be working very Perkins said to Khudhair, since he toured the Battle Command Training enemy and stopping them.” closely with in a very complex part was the highest ranking officer he had Branch/Directorate of Plans, Training, The NOC commander spoke of of the country at a really critical time the choice of a slide show presentation Mobilization and Security. the relationship he has with the 3rd in Iraq’s history, come forward here or a wrap-up of the facts. There they were briefed on the Infantry Division headquarters staff to our country to help us learn about Khudhair chuckled as he answered, capabilities of the center and operate who are currently in command of their challenges firsthand.” “short wrap-up.” the simulators. USD-N in Tikrit, Iraq. “This is an opportunity for us to “The 4th Inf. Div.’s mission is to Khudhair, who requested to use the “I look forward to working with the bring them (the Iraqi officers) over to support the ISF and the state department Bradley Fighting Vehicle simulator 4th Inf. Div., to building a partnership the U.S. for them (the 4th Inf. Div. who will stay in Iraq once we leave,” said through the United States with you,” he added. headquarters leaders) to work with, as Perkins explained during the brief. Division-North deputy commanding Later in the day Khudhair and Ali we transition and work with the 4th Inf. Perkins told the NOC commander general of support Arabic interpreter, Ibrahim spoke at a press conference Div. so they can establish a strategic that he looks forward to working Shirif Shadad. “We need to train for the along with Brig. Gen. James relationship, ensure a transition hand-in-hand with the ISF to improve enemy we have. We will have tanks Pasquarette, DCG-S, 4th Inf. Div. and between the U.S. divisions and ensure a the situation in Iraq and asked Hasan around for a while.” Brig. Gen. Tom Vandal, DCG-S, 3rd continuity of operations,” said Vandal. what was the biggest security he faced “Tomorrow’s fight is the security Inf. Div., who led the team that escorted Also during the press conference, right now. of my country and I want to be prepared,” the Iraqi officers to the U.S. Ali Ibrahim said through his interpreter “The border,” answered Khudhair. said Khudhair as he left the vehicle “This is a great initiative, we have “I am glad to be in the U.S., it was a “The border is our greatest concern.” simulators and headed to the medical had the opportunity to hear from the Iraqi dream to me; I never dreamed I would The Iraqi officers ended their tour training center. army generals and the one liaison officer ever be here in the U.S.” of the U.S. with a visit to the Garden of After the tour Khudhair briefed key from the Peshmerga their perspective “I will teach all of my soldiers the the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, in leaders of the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters of what it is like today in Iraq and the things I have learned here,” he added. Colorado Springs, May 11 before at the headquarters building. challenges they face,” said, Pasquarette. The officers ended the day with a heading back to Iraq. May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 5 ‘Iron’ Brigade assumes mission by Maj. Alan Brown today, I promise you that the Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Iron Brigade will continue to work hard on Office, 4th Infantry Division advising and assisting our great partners in the Iraqi security forces as they provide security CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE for the people,” he said. ADDER, Iraq — The 3rd Brigade Combat The 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., is beginning its Team, 4th Infantry Division, officially accepted fourth tour in Iraq since 2003. It is returning to the advise-and-assist mission in Dhi Qar, Iraq just 13 months after a successful 15-month Maysan and Muthanna from the outgoing 4th deployment in Eastern Baghdad. Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, in The brigade’s mission will be to advise and a change of responsibility ceremony May 2 at assist the Iraqi security forces as they work Contingency Operating Base Adder. toward a safe, secure and sovereign Iraq. The During the ceremony, Col. James E. Rainey, brigade will also work closely with the brigade commander, and brigade Command Sgt. provincial reconstruction teams as they provide Maj. Miles S. Wilson uncased the unit’s colors assistance to provincial governments. for the first time since they were cased at Fort “We will continue to work with the Carson in early March. outstanding PRTs to help provincial leaders Rainey acknowledged the success of the and governments improve their ability to meet

4th BCT, 1st Armored Div., and pledged to needs of the people and improve quality of Photo by Spc. Chastity R. Boykin build upon its achievements, as he addressed life,” said Rainey. “Much work remains, but Col. James E. Rainey, brigade commander, 3rd Brigade Combat an audience of 200 U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi success is clearly attainable. We look forward Team, 4th Infantry Division, and brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Miles security forces. to serving together and to (a) secure, stable S. Wilson prepare to salute the flag after uncasing the brigade “To our partners, friends and brothers here and sovereign Iraq.” colors May 2 at Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq. 6 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 Carson honors fallen heroes Sgt. Sean M. Durkin Jan. 18, 1986-April 9, 2010 Sgt. Sean Michael Durkin was born in Phillipsburg, N.J., and enlisted in the Army in February 2006. He attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Ga. After his training, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment. In March 2007, he deployed with 1/325 AIR to Iraq for seven months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In January 2009, he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He deployed with the unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X where he served as a fire team leader. Durkin’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, Parachutist Badge and Expert Marksmanship Badge. Durkin is survived by his mother, Mary.

Photos by Geoffrey Roper Sgt. Michael K. Ingram Jr. 4th Infantry Division honor March 6, 1987-April 17, 2010 guard members stand at port Sgt. Michael K. Ingram Jr. was born in Monroe, Mich., and enlisted in the Army in November 2005. He attended Basic arms during the ceremony Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort held at Soldiers’ Memorial Benning, Ga. His first duty station was with 1st Battalion, 9th Chapel May 12. Infantry Regiment. In April 2008, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment reflagged to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He deployed with the unit in support of Operation Enduring Freedom X where he served as a fire team leader Ingram’s awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Boots and coins sit with Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on pictures of the fallen Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Soldiers in Soldiers’ Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge Memorial Chapel and Expert Marksmanship Badge. Ingram is survived by his mother, Patricia Napier, and during a ceremony in father, Michael Ingram Sr. their honor May 12.

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Miscellaneous U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — is from any military occupational specialty, have a general open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members, technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, score Golden Knights seek candidates — The U.S. Army Department of Defense civilian employees and 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and Parachute Team is seeking candidates for its 2010 contractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit Assessment and Selection, which begins Sept. 7. Those at Alternate Escapes to socialize, learn mentorship the Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. interested in trying out for this elite parachute team are principles and organize rides. Motorcycles must be encouraged to submit applications immediately; registered on post to join. For more information, contact Hours of Operation submission deadline is July 31. To be selected, an Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585. individual must be on active duty, have completed 100 DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from 9 free-fall parachute jumps and have a good military and responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located on civilian record. Individuals submitting packets for Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. selection will attend a rigorous six-week assessment facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning Claimants who receive shipments under the old system, and selection program of training. Members who motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers and Full Replacement Value or Defense Personal Property successfully complete the program will be knighted points of contact for services: Program system, should bring their notification forms in a special ceremony as an official member of the • Facility repair/service orders — KIRA service (Department of Defense Form 1840/1840R or DP3 Golden Knights. Applications are available at order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number Form) for additionally discovered loss or damage to the http://www.usarec.army.mil/hq/goldenknights/. For for emergencies or routine tasks. Claims Office within 70 days to receive appropriate more information call Master Sgt. Bryan Schnell at • Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898 initial guidance. For more information call 526-1355. 910-396-3206 or DSN 337-3206/3131. when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are Professional development presentation on transition emergency service is required. listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments. — The Army Career and Alumni Program sponsors a • Facility custodial services — Call H.D. In-processing “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” lecture “Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. June 4 from 9-11:30 a.m. in building 1118, room 133. to report complaints. Initial issues Presented by The Military Officers Association of • Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at Mondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m. America, the lecture is geared to servicemembers 526-1695. Partial issues contemplating retirement in one-five years. The lecture • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. will be given by Air Force retired Col. Dan Koslov, Don Phillips at 526-9271. Cash sales/report of survey now a deputy director of transition services on • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. MOAA’s national staff. The presentation, given at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help tools Direct exchange annually at more than 150 military installations and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. worldwide, includes comprehensive information on • Base operations contracting officer representa- Partial turn-ins the retirement decision itself, employer perceptions, tive — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting wind Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m. resumes, job search, networking, career fairs, interview damage, snow removal concerns, damaged traffic signs Full turn-ins techniques, salary negotiation, benefits packages or other facility damage. Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and the current job market. Geared toward officers • Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood at Unit issues and turn-ins and senior enlisted, all ranks and spouses are 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to report Call 526-5512/6477 for approval. welcome. A free copy of the lecture’s companion damaged and overturned latrines. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate book will be provided to each attendee. To register, under the following hours: call 526-1001/1002. Briefings • Wolf — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (breakfast), 2010 Joint Officer Development Seminar — The 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Reserve Officers Association holds its 11th annual Medical Evaluation Board Outreach Briefings — Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 Joint Officer Leadership Development Training The MEB Outreach Counsel Office conducts a briefing a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Seminar July 15-18 in Colorado Springs. The seminar, on the MEB/Physical Evaluation Board processes at 10 • 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Thursdays, 7-9 a.m. for reserve officers grades O1-O4 and warrant officer a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the new Soldier (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. 1-chief warrant officer 4, features a professional and Family Assistance Center, building 1481, off Titus (dinner). Fridays, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. growth agenda, senior officer briefs and mentoring and Boulevard. For more information call Rhonda Joell at (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. networking opportunities. The event is a unit-funded 526-9854 or e-mail [email protected]. • Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Thursday, 7-9 reimbursable expense (when authorized). For more Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 information, visit http://www.roa.org/JOLDTS2010. — is held June 15-18 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the p.m. (dinner). Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 Army Learning Center — is open Mondays- Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The This training is required for all Soldiers asked to • Raiders — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (break- center features 50 computers and academic and technical perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 600-8-1, fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). support personnel who provide assistance. The learning this duty is limited to those in the ranks of sergeant Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 a.m. (drive-through and grab and center is used for the General Technical Preparation first class-command sergeant major, chief warrant go). Closed Saturday and Sunday. classes — for Soldiers who want to improve their GT officer 2-5 and captain and above. No reservations Education Center hours of operation — The scores of at least 99 — two sessions, Mondays- are required to attend training. Classes offered on a Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served basis. For more information 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: welcome. The center is located in the education center, call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614. • Counselor Support Center — Mondays- building 1117. For more information call 526-2124. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.- Basic Skills Education Program — The education Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for 4:30 p.m. center offers two BSEP sessions, Mondays- personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings are • Army Learning Center — Mondays-Thursdays Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. for held in building 1219, room 202A; sign in is at 6:45 a.m. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Soldiers with a general technical score below 100 and briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring • Defense Activity for Nontraditional who are interested in improving their vocabulary, a copy of their orders, but must bring a pen to complete Education Support and Army Personnel paragraph comprehension and arithmetic reasoning forms. Call 526-4730/4588 for more information. Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays 7:30- skills. After completion, many Soldiers attend the GT Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon 11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m. Preparation Class and then retake their Armed Forces the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Medical Activity Correspondence Department office Classification Test to raise their GT score. Classes Kit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 Harr hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) begin every Monday at the education center, building Ave. at McNierney Street. The Retirement Services Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are 1117. Call 526-2124 for more information. Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closed Officer Candidate School packets — must be the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Thursdays and on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or turned in at building 1218, room 158, by June 7 to ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the first 526-7284 for more information. be considered by the local board. Packets will be and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign in consolidated and those meeting all eligibility begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A, on a first- requirements will be scheduled for the local OCS board come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 held June 16. Approved packets will be forwarded to days of their expiration term of service, but must attend U.S. Army Human Resources Command for approval. the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or For more information call Thomas Grady, chief of start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. Personnel Actions Section, at 526-3953/3947. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held Casualty Assistance Center — provides training for Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117, units, family readiness groups, care teams and other room 120. For more information call University of interested parties regarding casualty operations, personal Colorado Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475. BOSS meetings are held the first and third effects, predeployment preparedness and estate Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in Wednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at planning. For more information call Jean Graves at 526- building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m. 10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS. 5613 or e-mail [email protected]. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant 8 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010

Photo by Julie M. Lucas Members of the 759th Military Police Battalion march into the Special Events Center May 14. Welcome home 4th BCT, 759th MPs by Geoffrey Roper the whole group has been together. Mountaineer staff “It is great to have HHD and 984th back at Fort Carson. It has been such a long time since we have Fort Carson welcomed home Soldiers from the had all of the 759th here together. Since I (had a Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment and permanent change of station) here while they were 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military deployed, I look forward to meeting and working with Police Battalion, May 14. all of them,” he said. The 759th MP Bn. conducted combined Sgt. Nancy Tyree said she feels the same way. operations with the Afghan Border Police and “I’m glad they’re all back and I’m really looking Afghan National Police in the Nuristan, Nangarhar, forward to working with them,” she said. Kunar and Lagman provinces in order to enhance Friends and Family members came out in full to police capabilities at the regional level. welcome the Soldiers home, although they had to The 984th MP Company worked closely with the wait a few days longer than expected when the Afghan national police in the Nuristan, Nangarhar, flight was delayed due to the volcanic ash from Kunar and Lagman provinces in order to enhance Iceland and mechanical issues with the aircraft. police capability at the provincial and district level. In addition, close to 700 Soldiers from the 4th The two units deployed to Afghanistan in support Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, came of Operation Enduring Freedom for approximately home during three ceremonies held at the Special one year and were part of President Barack Obama’s Events Center Saturday-Monday. Afghanistan surge. The 4th BCT has been supporting Operation Both units also supported Combined Joint Task Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan for the past year, Force 82 and units from the 4th Brigade Combat assisting the Afghanistan national army with Photo by Geoffrey Roper Team, 4th Infantry Division. security, governance and peacekeeping operations Spc. Breylon Eiland, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th 1st Lt. Cecil Murfree II, 759th Military Police in the Kunar province. Infantry Division, gets a big hug from his mother, Battalion adjutant, said it has been a while since During their deployment, 4th BCT was also Lagranita Hall, at the welcome home ceremony held at responsible for conducting police the Special Events Center Sunday. assessments in the Nangarhar province to ensure safe elections, forming and more importantly, be able to talk to his son. partnerships with local doctors to “It’s difficult because they miss things with your strengthen health care in the Hutal kids. They miss a lot of Family things that you take village of Afghanistan, and holding for granted,” said Lauren Schoepp, wife of Sgt. several district training academies for Anthony Schoepp. the Afghanistan national police. She said her son Cael, who is deaf, was just as One Family flew in from Georgia excited to see his daddy after being away for so long. to welcome home its son and brother, “He definitely misses his dad. He does the daddy Pfc. Austin Craig. sign all the time, and he’s been asking for a couple His sister said it was tough weeks ‘where the heck is he?’” dealing with the stress of having Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding her brother away. general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, “It’s an unknown not hearing speaking to the Soldiers and those who came out for from him for days and knowing he’s the event, summed it up when he said “The reason not in a safe area,” said Heather we’re proud to be an American is because we have Craig. “It’s very exciting knowing Soldiers in the 4th Brigade Combat Team like you, that he’s here. Even when the plane and an Army like you, who are willing … to sacrifice landed, it was just a relief just to see (and) travel to the far reaches of the earth, and him on the ground,” she said. defend our freedom and liberty.” Craig’s mother, Tammy felt the As a side note, all Family and friends coming to same way. the welcome home ceremonies are being asked to Photo by Geoffrey Roper “We’re very excited to see him please keep their pets at home. The animals will not Three young boys dressed as Soldiers await the real Soldiers of 4th come back because we know he’s be allowed into the Special Events Center nor the Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, before the start of the welcome home safe now,” she said. fitness centers where the Soldiers hold ceremonies, home ceremony held at the Special Events Center Sunday. More than For another Soldier, getting and a notice is posted to keep people from leaving 1,000 Soldiers returned to the Mountain Post during the past week. home meant he would see his wife, animals in their cars during the events. May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 9

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Above: Brittany Kinkaid receives a free haircut from Dustin, a student at Paul Mitchell cosmetology school at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 13.

Left: Debbie Evert, resource coordinator for the Airman and Family Readiness Center at Below: Military spouses Schriever Air Force Base, hands do a quick dance workout out seedlings to spouses at the at the appreciation day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day. held at the Southeast Family Center YMCA. 12 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010

Claims against the estate — With deepest regret physical form to use should be directed to the to the Family of Sgt. Nathan P. Kennedy, deceased. schools. For more information call 719-457-2273. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness Yard sales — Yard sales can be held on post the to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Stephen first and third Saturdays of the month, through Nelson at 719-313-6319. December. Fort Carson residents set up their items Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to in front of their homes. Single Soldiers and military the Family of Pfc. Charlie Antonio, deceased. Anyone Families who reside off post can participate by having claims against or indebtedness to his estate setting up in the Beacon Elementary School parking should contact Capt. Erik Ringenberg at 719-352-6614. lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted by the Claims against the estate — With deepest regret installation Mayoral Program, the Directorate of to the Family of Spc. Eric M. Finniginam, Public Works Housing Liaison Office and the deceased. Anyone having claims against or Balfour Beatty Military Family Housing Office. indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. For more information call the Mayoral Program at Thomas Ryan at 526-6796. 526-8303 or Army Community Service at 526-4590. Vehicle registration and Gate 1 closure — The Gate 3 access — The left lane of traffic entering vehicle registration office, building 6012, will be Gate 3 is restricted to Department of Defense decaled closed Thursday until completion of the Mountain vehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. Contractor and commercial Post Warrior Memorial Ceremony, which begins at vehicles will be required to use the right two lanes 10 a.m. The parking lot for the vehicle registration during this timeframe. For more information call office will be closed at 6 p.m.Wednesday. Gate 1 will the Access and Control Division at 526-2760. be closed for outbound traffic Thursday beginning Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson at 9:30 a.m. and closed to inbound traffic at monthly post retirement ceremony takes place 9:50 a.m. The gate will remain closed until Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Manhart Field. The completion of the ceremony. Non-decaled vehicles ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiers will be processed at Gates 2, 3, 4, 5 and 20 during and the sacrifices of their spouses. this time. Anticipate possible delays at these gates. Legal services — Services provided at the Soldier Troops to Teachers — Mountain Pacific Troops to Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing Teachers is a program that helps retired and separated the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only military members get jobs as teachers. It is a provide powers of attorney or notary services to counseling program that helps guide people through Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, the many steps of becoming a licensed teacher. Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process The program’s staff performs tasks such as transcript can receive legal assistance and powers of attorney evaluations and helping those interested pick the at the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong right licensure program. For more information call Street, building 6222, next to the Family Readiness the Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers program Center. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney at 800-438-6851 or e-mail [email protected]. and performs notary services on a walk-in basis Annual Department of the Army Survey — from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Housing residents will soon receive the surveys that Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays. hours. Parents can obtain medications for their eligible serve as Balfour Beatty Communities report card Optometry services — The Evans Army Community children; those picking up medications for children and will help them improve the quality of life for Hospital Optometry Clinic offers optometry services less than 2 years old will need to know their child’s Families living on Fort Carson. After completing to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — active-duty weight. For more information contact the Pharmacy the surveys, which take a few minutes to complete, Soldiers, Family members 4 and older and retirees Information Line at 524-4088. For information about residents can drop their survey off at any of Balfour 64 and younger. The clinic is located on the second flu vaccinations call the Flu Shot Hotline at 526-6422. Beatties’ three offices for a chance to win one of floor next to the EENT Clinic. It is open 7:30 a.m.- Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — several prizes, to include tickets to Elitch Gardens, 4 p.m. weekdays. To schedule an appointment call Due to ongoing construction at Evans Army a Blu-Ray player and a month free of rent. For more the central appointment line at 719-457-2274. Community Hospital, parking at the hospital information call Kris Spiller at 719-579-1606, Hospital visitor policy — Evans Army Community continues to challenge patients and staff alike. ext. 256, or e-mail [email protected]. Hospital has rescinded its visitation policy put in Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and Sports physicals — Avoid the August rush by effect during the H1N1 influenza outbreak. There needing new prescriptions can save time and effort scheduling children’s sports physicals now by are currently no restrictions on visitors’ ages. by getting them at the full-service commissary calling the appointment line at 719-457-2273 or Routine visiting hours are from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., pharmacy, located between the commissary and 866-422-7391. Parents need to download and bring however, Intensive Care and Mother-Baby units Class Six store. Any beneficiary requiring refills a completed pre-participation evaluation form available open to visitors at 8 a.m. Visitors should not have can use the automated refill ordering system and at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/Webzines/ colds or other illnesses; no more than three visitors can select the commissary location. Order refills by sports/sports-physicals(underscore)files/ slide0001.htm per patient are allowed in a patient’s room at one calling the automated system at 524-4081 or online to the appointment. Questions concerning which time; children must have parental supervision; at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select “online and all visitors must abide by ward rules. prescriptions” and “EACH Commissary” for Hospital after-hours entrance — The west pharmacy location. This service is available for all entrance revolving door is the only after-hours retirees, active-duty personnel and their Family Firewood sale nonemergency entrance to Evans Army Community members. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays Hospital. Visitors must check in with the security 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays. set for Saturday guard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergency Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian The installation firewood patients are the only ones who may enter the employees — is currently being accepted for the yard is open for military hospital through the north-side Emergency Room following civilians under the Voluntary Leave and civilians to purchase entrance. For more information, call 526-7655. Transfer Program. The employees who have exhausted a variety of hardwoods Hospital east parking lot — The 233-space all available leave because of medical emergencies and conifers Saturday parking lot on the northeast corner of Evans Army and are currently accepting leave donations are from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Community Hospital, near the bus stop, includes George Anderson and Danette Wyatt, Directorate of The cost for the open, handicap and motorcycle parking for patients. Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Anthony firewood is $25 per half Patients using the parking lot can enter the east end Jackson, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization cord (8 feet by 4 feet by of the hospital using the sidewalk that starts from and Security; James Koller, Jennifer Taylor, Daniel the northeast parking lot and ends at the east Tyner and Craig Wright, Directorate of Emergency 2 feet). Payments must entrance. Hospital officials remind patients that Services. To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact be made by personal parking is only allowed in designated parking the Garrison Resource Management Office at 526- check or money order payable to the U.S. Treasury. stalls on paved surfaces. Police are ticketing those 1841/1839 or tara.smithoverton @conus.army. mil to The price for firewood will change to $32 or $40 vehicles illegally parked in the dirt or gravel obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate Annual (with the use of the splitter), effective June 1. Four alongside hospital roads or in grass-covered areas. Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency. two-hour blocks will be made available Saturday For more information call 526-7655. Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offers to use the splitter for wood purchased: 7:30, 9:30 Influenza self-care medications — TRICARE- activities for boys in the first-fifth grades that and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Reservations are eligible beneficiaries 18 and older can pick up influenza include sports and academics, helping to instill required in advance to use the wood splitter. self-care medications acetaminophen and ibuprofen family and community values such as honesty, good The firewood yard is located near building 155, without a prescription at the Evans Army Community citizenship, respect and more. The Cub Scout program the Fort Carson Recycle Center, approximately a Hospital pharmacy window 2 Mondays-Thursdays includes the following dens: Tiger (first grade), quarter of a mile from the corner of Wickersham from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), Webelos I Boulevard and Specker Avenue. For more information, Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The commissary pharmacy (fourth grade) and Webelos II (fifth grade). For more or to reserve the wood splitter, call 526-1692/1667. and the outlying clinic pharmacies will also distribute information contact Cindy Mathis at 719-559-8886 self-care medications during normal operating or e-mail [email protected]. May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 13 14 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 Signs of spring can be seen Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) George Tyger So Jesus did not concern himself with outward to walk the path with others especially those most 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, appearance, but what was within all human beings, different from ourselves. As we walk with others 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division which he called the image of God. From this we also understand them. foundation, Jesus walked a path of radical acceptance. What did the author of John mean by “I came Spring has arrived. This is the path the author of John points to with the that you might have life and have it abundantly?” As I walked in the mountains this week, I saw its words, “I came that you might have life and have it To me these words are an invitation to discover first signs. Buds were beginning to blossom, tiny flow- abundantly.” We are not limited by what our true selves, as we join with ers were pushing up through the ground. Birds sang in others say we can or should be, but are others on our unique paths the high branches. Abundant life, in myriad forms, sur- created to live out the divine image in toward an abundant life. rounded me. The words from the Gospel of John came each of us. That is an abundant life. to mind: “I came that you might have life and have it What does this mean for us? abundantly,” I wondered what the author of John might First, I believe it means we are not have had in mind when he wrote of “abundant life.” restricted to one way of being, Walking along, I began to see that the path thinking, or living. The is what matters most. It is easy to get caught up abundance of creation is reflected in particular beliefs and from those beliefs limit in an abundance of ways of being our lives. In other words, it is not about the human. As Soldiers and Family beliefs we have in our heads, but the path we members, this is particularly important walk with our feet. The important question is, to remember. We must live and work “How do I experience the abundant life?” with people very different from While not the only model (Buddhism, Islam, ourselves every day, often under stressful Judaism, Native American traditions, to name a few, conditions. If we are not able to practice have similar teachings), one place to look for insight tolerance at the least, acceptance and into this question is the path Jesus walked in his life. understanding at best, we are in for Jesus was not concerned with particular beliefs, difficult times. It is not our job to rituals or ceremonies, but the image of God in all change others, but it is our job to try to people. Jesus never excluded anyone from his table. understand them and maybe even learn Those who others held in contempt Jesus held in his from them. Next, I believe it means arms. Those who others relegated to living limited accepting that we will grow and change lives, Jesus invited into lives of abundance. He sought ourselves. What you believe today, to live in ways that opened life’s abundance to all may not be what you believe tomorrow. people. Like other great spiritual figures, Jesus saw Accepting your changing self is one that if we are each made in the image of the divine, of the first steps on the path to an then divine possibilities are part of all our lives. abundant life. Finally, it is a willingness May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 15

FAMCOM nights — held 5:45-8 p.m. Saturday and May 29 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, hosted Chapel Schedule by Military Family Ministries. ROMAN CATHOLIC Enjoy evenings of encouragement with your Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact Person spouse, with food and a relaxed environment for Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279 the whole Family. The evenings are designed to Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 spiritually encourage, equip and build strong military Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458 Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 marriages and Families. Tues/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347 The event includes a potluck dinner — bring a PROTESTANT main dish and one side to share; mixers and games; Friday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Bible Study Family worship, prayer and Bible teachings; and a Sunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387 DVD series on marriage and parenting. Children Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 are welcome, but an RSVP is required for planning Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744 purposes. For more information call 719-313-9408 or Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104 e-mail Cedric or Sandi Boehr at [email protected]. Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845 Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316 Postwide Youth Ministries — meets Sundays Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Out-serve, JEWISH Out-pray, Out-last! For additional information, contact For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636. Heidi McAllister, director of Religious Education, WICCA Sunday 2 p.m. Hefley Building, Building 6800, Prussman & Mekong [email protected] at 526-5744 or [email protected]. COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGE Colorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges Vacation Bible School — June 14-18. Go are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. The next sweatlodge/inipi will be Saturday at Turkey Creek. They will go in between 2:30-3 p.m. and there will not be a potluck. Everyone to http://vbs.carson.army.mil for is welcome to join for prayer and purification. For information and directions call Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected] or Wendy Hockwith at information and registration. Due 285-5240 or [email protected]. to a glitch in the system those who registered before May 5 will need to register again. Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are Prussman Gospel Service — sister Rhonda Burton and Scripture is from part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present will hold a complementary Usher 1 Corinthians. 10:13; “The Way Out.” For the entire Bible over a three-year cycle. Board breakfast Saturday 9 a.m.- more information and to RSVP, call Friday — Psalms 139, John 13-14 Saturday — Psalms 140, John 15-16 1 p.m. at Country Buffet (Citadel brother Michael Burton at 380-1008 Sunday — Psalms 141, John 17-18 Crossing). The speaker will be or e-mail [email protected]. Monday — Psalms 142, John 19 Tuesday — Psalms 143, John 20-21 Wednesday — Psalms 144, Acts 1-2 Thursday — Psalms 145, Acts 3-4 16 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 Heroes’ quilt coming to Mountain Post by Rick Emert Carson are represented on the quilt. information in each square was added think they actually think about our Mountaineer staff Created by artist Julie Feingold in to “bring our bravest Americans to fallen Soldiers,” she said. “I think this 2009, the quilt features childhood life by allowing viewers a glimpse into is a great way to pay tribute to them A quilt created as a tribute to fallen photos of 82 fallen servicemembers. each of their personalities, plans and and to pay respect.” servicemembers from the wars in Iraq Fifty of the photos in the center dreams,” Feingold said in comments The quilt, which has been displayed and Afghanistan will be on display at Fort represent each of the United States on her website, http://www.heart2 at various military installations, Carson over the Memorial Day weekend. and include glimpses into the lives hand4art.com/lostheroesartquilt/. Arlington National Cemetery and the A reception to open the display the servicemembers led. Photos of 32 The quilt offers an opportunity U.S. Capitol, will also be on display will be at 5 p.m. May 30 at the post additional servicemembers are sewn for the community to honor service- at the Fine Arts Center in Colorado exchange, where the 5 by 15-feet Lost around the quilt’s border. Most of members who have made the ultimate Springs, 30 West Dale St., May 18-30. Heroes Art Quilt will be available for the photos are sewn into action sacrifice, said Angela Gunn, public viewing until June 2. figure-sized military uniforms. interim program manager, Several Gold Star Family members The idea behind using childhood Survivor Outreach Services. are expected to attend the reception photos was to create more impact for “I think people just see our and five Soldiers affiliated with Fort viewers of the quilt and the personal Soldiers being deployed. I don’t

Courtesy photo Marine Cpl. Kyle W. Powell represents Colorado on the Lost Heroes Art Quilt, which will be at the Fort Carson Post Exchange May 30-June 2.

Left: The Lost Heroes Art Quilt is on display at the Arlington National Cemetery Visitors Center. The quilt was at Arlington from Sept. 27-Oct. 4. Courtesy photo May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 17 18 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 Country singer entertains fans Story and photo by Julie M. Lucas effects of the high elevation. Mountaineer editor “It makes you feel drunk even when you’re not — think of all the money I’d save,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve ever opened for Soldiers and Family members crowded around myself,” joked country music star John Rich to the floor with cameras poised for shots of the Fort Carson Soldiers and Family members at the celebrities. Rocky Mountain USO May 14. “I want him to sing to me,” said Staff Sgt. Rich, along with other members of the Muzik Carrie Steel, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. Mafia including Cowboy Troy and Two Feet Rich performed a military song, “Eighth of Fred, sang and danced, while Rich strummed a November,” as well as songs by Roger Miller rhinestone-covered guitar. and Johnny Cash. Rich joked with the audiences about the The crowd joined in during the performance of the song, “Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy,” which included a rap performed by Troy and dancing by Fred. An audience member shouted out a request for a song Rich wrote about the recent floods that affected Nashville, Country music star John Rich performed songs at the Tenn., called, “Lend a Hand.” Fort Carson USO May 14. Other celebrities, such as Rich thanked the Cowboy Troy and Two Feet Fred, were in attendance. audience for its service. “From all of us around the “We always love entertainment to come down country, you guys are doing here and be able to enrich our lives,” Kilpatrick said. the hard work and we sure “John is such a talented songwriter and appreciate it,” he said. performer and truly jumped at the chance to Garrison Command visit the USO Fort Carson center and perform Sgt. Maj. James Kilpatrick for our troops,” said Phil Martinez, Fort Carson presented Rich with a Fort USO program manager. Carson Mounted Color Guard Group photos were taken with everyone Country music star, right, John Rich, along with Cowboy Troy, left, shakes hands belt buckle on behalf of the in attendance and tickets were given out at the with Fort Carson Soldiers while visiting the Rocky Mountain USO. Rich also Fort Carson command team end of the performance for a show that night posed for photos during the visit. instead of the typical coin. at the Air Force Academy.

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Layout by Jeanne Mazerall Left: Cyclists line up for the upright bike portion of the Warrior Games May 13, 2010 at the United States Air Force Academy.

Right: Seven Soldiers and one Marine shoot in the finals of the standing Air Rifle competition. Photo by Sgt. Alexis Ramos

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. presents silver medals to the Army wheelchair basketball team during his surprise visit to the Warrior Games Thursday. “What I saw in their faces was absolute pride Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Griffin to be out here,” he said about all the athletes. Photo by Master Sgt. Doug Sample

The latter was the case for Spc. Mathurin Agnew. He knew he his firearm to shake. So, he sat down the air rifle, took a deep No one was seriously injured but Princler carried her fear of was selected for the air rifle competition but was added to a sitting- breath, picked the gun back up and saw it was right on target. water as a scar the rest of her life — until the Warrior Games. volleyball team when the games began. Although he had never “As soon as I picked it up, it was right on the target and About a month before the competition, Princler asked fellow played the game before, Agnew practiced with his team — Army 3 it stayed there,” he said. “I squeezed the trigger, told myself to competitor Sgt. Gavin Sibayan, WTB, to teach her to swim. She started — and enjoyed learning the sport. They brought home a silver medal. follow through and knew I had a great shot.” with the backstroke because she was afraid to get her face wet. “It was pretty cool, but it was also tiring,” he said. “I am Great shot, indeed. Widhalm scored a 10.5 to catapult “I wouldn’t even get my face wet in the shower,” she said. so sore, and my knuckles are bruised and bleeding. But it himself into second place and earn a silver medal. Once she learned the backstroke, she started on the was exhilarating to be part of this.” Spc. Marie Princler, WTB, ran track for four years in high freestyle, learning just days before the Games started how Agnew’s team lost 2-1 in the gold medal match against school. She was happy to be selected to run the 100-meter race to jump off the blocks. the Marines. at the Warrior Games, even though she’d never run a 100-meter Princler medaled in both her sports, earning a bronze in For Sgt. 1st Class Justin Widhalm, Company A, WTB, race before. the 100-meter track race, a silver in the 50-meter backstroke, the standing air rifle competition was a “bonus round.” He was “I always ran the 200-, 400-, 800- and 1600-meter races,” and a bronze in the 50-meter freestyle swim. entered in sitting volleyball, cycling and the prone air rifle Princler said. “I also ran cross country.” Plans are in the works for Warrior Games to be held next year. competitions but was called about a week before the games began But Princler wanted the Games to be and asked if he would mind also competing in standing air rifle. more than a chance to regain glory on the Warriors battle for medals Widhalm practiced only one time before the competition. track; she also wanted to overcome her “I’d been preparing for the prone air rifle for nine months, deepest fear: water. She entered the Medal Winners by Stacie Shain And that is just what Warrior Games organizers had hoped. but I didn’t qualify in the finals because I was still mad about the swimming competition to force herself to Name Event Medal “I saw the fighting spirit of the U.S. military in full force cycling competition,” Widhalm said. “Mentally, I was carrying learn to swim and face her fear. Warrior Transition Battalion Public Affairs Officer Spc. Mathurin Agnew sitting vollebyall silver this week at the Warrior Games,” said Brig. Gen. Gary Cheek, around my bad-luck rock.” When she was only 7 years old, Princler Although the Army did not bring home the Chairman’s Cup in commander of the Warrior Transition Command. “The athletes Still, Widhalm qualified for the standing air rifle finals was visiting her grandparents in Maryland Spc. Jerry Coffey wheelchair basketball silver the inaugural Warrior Games last week at the Olympic Training celebrated their abilities over their disabilities, embraced their and thought he might have a good chance to medal. That feeling when the family car was swept off a bridge Spc. Marie Princler 100m track bronze Center, Fort Carson Soldiers from the Warrior Transition Battalion talents and achieved greatness.” lasted until his first shot, on which he earned a 3.9 score that near Frederick, Md., by floodwaters. 50m backstroke silver did their part by delivering about one-sixth of the Army’s medals. Charlie Huebner, chief of Paralympics, U.S. Olympic landed him solidly in last place. Princler was knocked unconscious, the 50m freestyle bronze The Mountain Post’s Soldiers earned 12 of the Army’s 68 Committee said, “These past five days have had an incredible “It was horrible,” the former sniper said. “I had first-shot jitters.” family had to be rescued from the vehicle, Sgt. Christopher Helton standing shot put bronze medals, capturing five golds, four silvers and three bronzes in impact on the athletes and ignited a spark in them all. But, But Widhalm fought back, shot by shot, earning his way and Princler woke up in the hospital. standing discus gold events ranging from sitting volleyball to wheelchair basketball, what’s more important, is that they’re living active lives in their back to fourth place with one shot left. “The bridge was already flooding, Sgt. Gavin Sibayan 50m freestyle gold from swimming to shotput, and from track to air rifle. communities the other 360 days of the year with access to sport “I just remembered what Bob Foth, the USA Shooting and they said that if you wanted to cross, 100m freestyle gold 50m backstroke gold “I’m just happy to have my family name associated with and recreation opportunities year round.” Paralympics coach, told me. He said, ‘The last shot is the most you should do so with caution,” Princler 200m relay gold something like this,” said Spc. Jerry Coffey, whose wheelchair- For many athletes, it was a chance to regain past glories, before important shot.’ And I thought that it was now or never for said. “My grandmother was driving, Staff Sgt. Michael Janssen 200m relay gold basketball team earned the silver medal. “I had a lot of fun, and I their injuries and illnesses left them sidelined. For others, it was me,” Widhalm said. and when she got to the middle, there haven’t gotten to be competitive in a long time. This competition a chance to overcome lifelong fears and learn new skills. 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Survey shapes future Revised ‘online’ coupon of ACS programs policy for AAFES by Rick Emert Welfare and Recreation website for by Cati M. Fulford the Army & Air Force Exchange Mountaineer staff the survey, http://www.armymwr. Fort Carson Army & Air Force Service requires the words com/news/news.aspx?nid=230. Exchange Service Public “manufacturer coupon,” a bar Normally in the business of That survey found that about 70 Affairs code, expiration date, redemption assisting the military community, percent of respondents thought their address, usage policy and stated Army Community Service is now Families had adjusted well to being With a simple click of the face value all to appear on the asking for help from Army spouses — “Army Families,” 57 percent were mouse, saving at the post coupon in order to redeem it. to provide input to the Survey of satisfied with the Army way of life exchange is easier than ever before In most instances, the PX’s Army Families VI. and 63 percent of spouses would be thanks to a decision to accept new coupon policy even allows The Army has sent out 75,000 satisfied if their Soldier spouses manufacturers’ online coupons. for one manufacturer’s coupon to notification letters to spouses randomly made the Army a career, according to “Frankly, the economy has be combined with an AAFES- selected to complete the survey, said results posted on the website. spurred increased interest in issued coupon for the same item. Pat Randle, director, ACS. Although the results were electronic coupons,” said Matt “Unless either offer Randle encourages spouses selected encouraging, that survey was completed Beatty, PX store manager. specifically prohibits a to complete the survey to “make just four years after the war in “This, combined with industry combined discount, coupons their voices heard” about programs Afghanistan began. After nearly a projections showing ‘online’ available through AAFES’ designed to help military Families. decade of multiple deployments to offers accounting for 8.7 percent Mobile Marketing or sale fliers “It might result in increased Afghanistan and Iraq, many things of all coupons sent out in 2010, can be combined,” said Beatty. manning. In some areas it might have changed for Families, and it’s made it necessary to find a Some things just get better even result in brand new programs, quite possible the services offered to way to let shoppers at Fort with age. Such is the case for the depending on what we find out military Families are no longer meeting Carson apply some of the nearly 115-year-old exchange the needs are,” Randall said. “It Families’ needs, Randle said. estimated $12.7 billion in benefit Soldiers, and their can’t just come from us, the service “Some of the assumptions savings said to be out there to Families, have come to depend professionals, saying ‘that’s what that we’ve made based on the purchases made at the PX.” on. From coupon clipping to we think you need.’ We could be information gathered probably aren’t Sites and services that offer discount clicking, online, e-mail way off base in identifying what the true anymore,” she said. “It’s certainly manufacturer coupons range from and text message coupon accep- needs really are.” time for us to take a good hard look companies’ own websites to online tance, combined with tax-free The Army has conducted the SAF at that to match up our services discount portals. What a manu- shopping, is helping ensure the every four-five years since 1987; the with what our customers say they facturer’s coupon says actually exchange benefit at Fort Carson last was done in 2005, according to need and what their Families need — takes priority over its source as is no “limited-time offer.” the U.S. Army Family and Morale, needs have changed.” May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Courts-martial The following are convictions from the Fort Carson installation between January-March.

The Soldier: private two from Company The verdict: guilty. Artillery, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. counts of wrongfully using controlled A, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, The sentence: confinement for 26 The facts: general court-martial Feb. 16 substances. 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th months, reduction to private and and 19 for two counts of desertion. The verdict: guilty of two counts Infantry Division. a bad conduct discharge. The verdict: guilty of all charges. of AWOL. The facts: general court-martial Dec. 3 The sentence: confinement for seven The sentence: confinement for and Jan. 5 for two counts of desertion. months, reduction to private and a eight months and a bad conduct The Soldier: private two from Company The verdict: guilty of all charges. bad conduct discharge. discharge. D, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor The sentence: confinement for 11 Regiment (Rear) (Provisional), months, reduction to the grade of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, private and a bad conduct discharge. The Soldier: sergeant assigned to The Soldier: private two from 4th Inf. Div. Company C, Warrior Transition Unit. Headquarters and Headquarters The facts: general court-martial Feb. 2 The facts: general court-martial Feb. 24, Company, 4th Brigade Support The Soldier: staff sergeant from Head- and March 1 for two counts of for one count of dereliction of duty, Battalion, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. quarters and Headquarters Company, AWOL and two counts of desertion. one count of housebreaking, two The facts: general court-martial March 1 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st BCT, The verdict: guilty of all charges. counts of burglary, one count of for larceny and making a false 4th Inf. Div. The sentence: confinement for six wrongfully using a controlled official statement. The facts: general court-martial Dec. 3 months and reduction to the substance and six counts of The verdict: guilty of both charges. and Feb. 8, for one count of making grade of private. larceny/wrongful appropriation. The sentence: confinement for 135 a false official statement and one count The verdict: guilty of dereliction of duty, days, reduction to private and a of larceny. The Soldier: sergeant assigned to two counts of burglary and five counts bad conduct discharge. The verdict: guilty of all charges. 2nd Battalion,77th Field Artillery of larceny/wrongful appropriation. The sentence: confinement for six Battalion, 4th BCT (Rear), 4th Inf. Div. The sentence: confinement for 16 The Soldier: private first class assigned months, reduction to private and a The facts: general court-martial Feb. 10 months, reduction to private and a to Headquarters and Headquarters bad conduct discharge. for two counts of desertion. bad conduct discharge. Company, 4th BCT (Rear), 4th Inf. Div. The verdict: guilty of all charges The facts: general court-martial March 8 The sentence: confinement for one year, The Soldier: specialist from 4th Brigade The Soldier: private assigned to for desertion and wrongful use reduction to the grade of private and Special Troops Battalion, 4th BCT Company F, 1st Battalion 68th Armor of cocaine. a bad conduct discharge. (Rear), 4th Inf. Div. Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, The verdict: guilty of all charges. The facts: general court-martial 4th Inf. Div. The sentence: confinement for three Dec. 18 and Feb. 19 for wrongful The Soldier: private first class from The facts: special court-martial Feb. 25, months, reduction to private and a distribution of heroin. Battery A, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field for two counts of AWOL and two bad conduct discharge. 26 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 27

Carson team looks for individual awards Story by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff

Fort Carson athletes will join other athletes from the military and civilian communities at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs Saturday to participate in the 2010 Natural Physique Committee Probody Solutions Southern Colorado and Armed Forces Natural Bodybuilding/Figure and Bikini Championships. This is one of the most prestigious events on the NPC calendar each year where a total of seven swords will be awarded to the top athletes in a variety of categories. Fort Carson’s Ann Claiborne will be the master of ceremonies for the event for the second year in a row. Additionally Claiborne has put together a team that will represent the Mountain Post for the first time in the competition that has seen Mountain Post people fare very well in recent years. This year Christina Robertson, Erica Lenn, Kanina Garner, Carla Dial, Pius Agyemang and Debbie Adrig will represent the Mountain Post at the event. Claiborne, who has been a multiple-time Photo by Walt Johnson winner of this event in the past says she thinks Members of the team that will represent Fort Carson at Saturday’s Probody Solutions Southern Colorado and Armed the team representing the post will be very Forces Natural Bodybuilding/Figure/Bikini Championships are: back row, from left, Christina Robertson, Erica Lenn competitive and she is very excited about the and Kanina Garner. Front row, from left, Carla Dial, Pius Agyemang and Debbie Adrig. awards this team may bring home. “I like the way this team has come together. “I needed to do something challenging and I team. I am enjoying this so much because I am This competition is about people getting themselves think this will be that thing for me. I have been learning how to be more confident and that is certainly prepared to compete as individuals but we found working out since I was 18 years old, so this is something that I have developed since I started this. that preparing as a team has helped them get good just the next step for me because this is such a However, this has been a lot harder than I thought preparation for the show. I feel we are going to healthy lifestyle. I have never seen or been to a but I am definitely looking forward to the show. dominate this show. I am confident with the way show before. I get Oxygen magazine and I have “This team is so unique and I was really happy our team looks; I am very also very impressed seen some of the advertisements so I thought it about is how they have pulled together and leaned with the level of dedication that everyone has put would be a good healthy kind of outlet instead of on each other for support,” Claiborne said. “Now forth. This is going to be a different year (for the other things that are not so healthy,” Adrig said. they have taken an individual sport and turned it Southern Colorado event) and we are going to do Lenn is also a first competitor who got involved into a team sport or at least, they will come into the great things this year,” Claiborne said. with the team after a friend suggested she give event as a team even though they will still compete Adrig is one of the people on the team and this Garner a call and talk to her about the event. Lenn individually. What makes you a phenomenal will be the 46-year-old athlete’s first competition. She said after that conversation she decided this was athlete is not what you do on your best day it’s said the whole experience will be new to her since something she wanted to do and has helped her what you can push through and get accomplished she has never competed in or seen a show in with a facet of life she has wanted to improve on. on your worst day. I feel this is what this team has person. She said this is something she needs at this “I met a friend of Nina’s who gave me her num- done and that is why I think they will do so well at point in her life and she is excited about the challenge. ber. So I called Nina and within 24 hours I was on the the competition Saturday,” Claiborne said. MountaineerMountaineer SporSportsts FFeatureaturee

Net action Members of the Army and Air Force volleyball teams take part in floor volleyball action during the Warrior Games at the U. S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The successful event came to a close May 14 after an outstanding week- long event that honored America’s wounded heroes. Photo by Walt Johnson 28 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 On the Bench Carson outdoor pool opens for business by Walt Johnson phone numbers of all team members. Mountaineer staff Once registered, teams will be provided further instructions on what to bring and The Fort Carson outdoor where to meet the day of the event. swimming pool will open its doors for FRATC is being open to teams from the the summer season May 28. Academy, Peterson and Schriever Air The pool will be open seven days Force Bases, and Fort Carson. It will be a week, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The limited to the first 20 teams that sign up. facility offers daily passes for military Contact Chuck Alfultis by e-mail at identification card holders for $2 for [email protected] or by phone adults and children ages 13 and older and at 719-333-4961 for more information. $1 for children ages 12 and younger. Young football fans will have a The cost is $5 for nonmilitary people. chance to participate in an exciting The Air Force Academy will host event in June when USA Football Player the Front Range Adventure Team Academy will be held in Englewood. Challenge June 11. The camp will be held at the Denver FRATC is a competitive team race Broncos training facility (13655 Broncos between 15 and 25 miles. According Parkway) from June 28-July 1 from 8:30 to race officials the race may consist a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The registration fee of hiking, biking, running, climbing, for each player is $325. All young athletes rappelling, swimming and paddling. are required to bring their personal Teams will consist of four members, at shoulder pads, a helmet with a chin strap, least one of which must be female. Team mouth piece, cleats and gym shoes. Photo by Walt Johnson members must be of “above-average” People who enjoy riding a bicycle for fitness and able to attempt/participate exercise will want to join members of the Got him in all events. The time commitment for Mountain Post June 4 for a special event. Intramural softball player Richard Roselle, BAE-DRS-GDLS, gets tagged out the event will be between six-eight hours, Fort Carson will sponsor a “Bike to at third base by James George, Company B, Division Support Troop starting at 6 a.m. Teams must register Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, during softball action Monday. by June 4 for the event with names and See Bench on page 29 May 21, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER 29

BBeenncchh will need a jogging stroller for from page 28 the dirt terrain, according to Directorate of Family and Morale, Work” Day June 4, designed to Welfare and Recreation officials. get people to ride their bikes to Also, well-behaved dogs on a work and enjoy a free breakfast leash will be allowed to run with at the Outdoor Recreation owners. The program is open to Complex, building 2429, Specker all ages. The registration fee is Avenue, from 7-10 a.m. For $6 for ages 13 and older, $5 for more information on this event ages 5-12 and free for ages 4 and call 526-5366. under. Early registration requests Skating night for May was can be submitted at any of the cancelled due to a military Fort Carson fitness centers, function. The next skate night Friday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. by is scheduled for June 26 at paying with cash or checks the Special Events Center. only. Race date registration, Skating fun will begin at 4 cash or checks only, will be open p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. from 6:30-7:30 a.m. For more Admission is free and children of information contact Kareem all ages are welcome. However, Braithwaite, intramural sports all children 16 and under must be manager, at 331-2323 or e-mail accompanied by an adult at all [email protected]. times of the event. Skates will be The American Cancer issued as available and helmets Society holds a Climb to are highly recommended. For Conquer Cancer event just more information call 524-1163. outside of the post gates. There will be an event to get The event with three- or five- people up and moving when the mile hikes takes place Saturday post hosts family fun at the Fort at the Cheyenne Mountain State Carson five- and 10-kilometer Park just outside of Gate 1. The Fun Run and Walk Saturday event begins at 9 a.m. and is Photo by Walt Johnson at 8 a.m. followed by a free lunch at the My ball The race begins and ends at pavilion in the park. For more the Special Events Center and information contact Sarah Fort Carson Youth Services Center players battle for a loose ball during action Saturday. The features a loop course with rolling Franzese, event chair, at 719- post youth soccer season will wrap up Saturday with games beginning at 9 a.m. hills and dirt running trails. Baby 594-4447. The ACS is part of strollers are authorized, but you the Combined Federal Campaign. 30 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010 MountaineerMountaineer AAtthlehlettee ofof tthehe WWeekeek Jamar Baker Intramural softball player Jamar Baker grew up in the south Bronx, N.Y., rooting for the Yankees, Knicks and Jets. He also spent some time making a name for himself on the athletic field as he played college baseball and basketball in addition to having a great high school sports career. What has been your best moment in sports? I actually have a lot of those. I have had basketball games where I hit the winning shot and baseball games that I got the game winning base hit but my best would be a college basketball game where I concentrated my whole game to stopping the other team’s best player and we won the game at the buzzer on a three pointer by Paul Douglas. What has been your favorite moment in professional sports? I have two — Derek Jeter when he made the catch down the left field line against Boston (he came up bloody and bruised) and the play Jeter made in Oakland when he flipped a throw from the outfield to Jorge Posada to get the runner coming home. Also, I have to add the time Willis Reed came on the court when the Knicks beat the Lakers in 1969. If you could meet any sports person who would it be and why? Walt Frazier (former New York Knicks guard). I love his basketball IQ and he was flashy but you never heard of him doing negative things off the court. He always conducts himself professionally. I would also like to meet Derek Jeter; he handles all the pressures of playing in New York well. If you could change anything in sports what would it be? I would change the way kids are recruited. I think things are being given to kids too easy and it is taking the love of the game away from them because they don’t have to work to be successful. People would be surprised to know that … I settled down after college, have a Family and love being in the Army. Photo by Walt Johnson

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Story and photos by Nel Lampe known for its three-part harmony. Mountaineer staff It’s the second oldest singing group in the nation — next to the or 57 years the ranch hands Sons of the Pioneers. have been serving up cowboy The Flying W begins its 58th grub at the Flying W Ranch, year of serving up chuck-wagon Fon Colorado Springs’ west side, near suppers Friday, Saturday and the Garden of the Gods. Monday. Starting May 28, chuck- About 80,000 guests visit every wagon suppers will be served summer, arriving early enough to visit every night, Monday-Saturday. The the western town before settling in chuck wagon is closed Sundays. at their assigned picnic table for a The tradition started casually chuck-wagon supper under the stars. when a dozen guests stayed for The Flying W is a real ranch — a supper after having a horseback working ranch where cowboys roundup ride. The next night, seven guests cattle, brand them and perform other stayed for supper. First it was a chores around the ranch. couple of nights a week, and But when evening comes, those gradually, more nights were added. cowboys are serving up food — lots of it. By 1963, chuck-wagon suppers And they’re not yet done. After were held every night of the week Native Americans perform dances in the Western everyone has finished supper, those during summer. Now, a thousand or town at Flying W Ranch before supper is served. cowboys take to the stage for an hour more guests are seated nightly at of pickin’ and singin’. The singing dozens of picnic tables. There’s even Flying W Ranch. He said there will group, the Flying W Wranglers, is a site under cover for rainy weather, also be balloon horses. because supper is served, rain or shine. The chuck-wagon supper is a typical But reservations are necessary — and Western meal served in tin plates just horseback rides are no longer offered. like the old days around the chuck The pasture gate opens at 5 p.m. wagon. Guests choose barbecued beef so guests have time to explore the brisket or chicken, accompanied by a Western town. baked potato, beans, applesauce, biscuits Visitors can watch the farrier shoeing and spice cake. Lemonade, iced tea a horse or Native American dancers. or coffee is served in tin cups. A general store, ice cream parlor, The ranch staff quickly and orderly barber shop, school, blacksmith, jail serves the large crowd. Guests follow and a church are in the town. While instructions passed along in good humor. waiting for supper to be served, guests The Flying W Ranch received an walk around the ranch and explore the honor in Forbes’ Magazine in December. town; buildings are furnished in 1890s The magazine named the Flying W style. Some of the stores have goods Ranch one of the 10 best places to get for sale, such as souvenirs, Western the most uniquely American meal. hats, T-shirts, gifts and cookbooks. The 1929 Ute Theater is at the “New this year is a ‘Cowboy Cookie’ ranch. Built in 1929, the movie theater Places to see in the Diners’ steaks are cooked to order over a wood show and a mechanical cowboy skit showed movies in downtown Colorado Pikes Peak area. fire at the Flying W Winter Steakhouse. Starting for the kids,” said Ronnie Cook, who Friday, chuck-wagon suppers are served. handles sales and promotions for the See Flying W on page 32 May 21, 2010 32 MOUNTAINEER — May 21, 2010

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Springs for 40 years. It was scheduled to be torn down and the Flying W owners bought the theater, dismantled it and rebuilt it at the ranch. The theater now serves as site for the Winter Steakhouse, where winter guests enjoy a steak with all the trimmings on Friday and Saturday nights. In addition to steak, Rainbow trout, chicken or smoked beef brisket are offered. The entrée is cooked over a wood fire. There are two seatings for guests during the winter season: 5 and 8 p.m. As is the custom for chuck-wagon suppers, The Flying W Wranglers wait on tables, serve food and clear tables before taking to the stage for an hour of pickin’ and singin’. The Flying W Wranglers also know their way around the recording studio and Hundreds of diners listen to humorous instructions about getting through the chuck-wagon serving line at the Flying W concert stage. The group has recorded Ranch. Dinner is served six nights a week, followed by a performance by the Flying W Wranglers. several CDs and played alongside orchestras in New York City and Washington, not The regular chuck-wagon supper to mention the Air Force Academy and takes place in the evening; call the ranch the Pikes Peak Center. A selection of the for reservations. group’s CDs are available for purchase Flying W Ranch is located at 3330 at the ranch and online at the Flying W Chuckwagon Road, just off 30th Street near website www.flyingwranch.com. the Garden of the Gods. Private parties can be arranged at the Take Interstate 25 north to the Garden Flying W for groups of almost any size. of the Gods Road exit, go west for about Picnic groups can book softball, volleyball, two miles and turn north onto 30th Street, horseshoe and basketball facilities, or a then left onto Flying W Ranch Road and meal and Western show. west on Chuckwagon Road. The little church at the Flying W Ranch There are signs marking the way. can be reserved for weddings, call the Although the ranch was once rural, the ranch for information. entrance gate is now surrounded by houses. Flying W suppers are casual. Jeans Watch for the pasture gate. and Stetsons are worn by many in the crowd, but T-shirts and shorts are also commonplace. The price for the chuck-wagon Just the Facts RAVEL TIME supper is $22 for adults, $12 for • T — half an hour children 6-12 and $5 for ages 3-5. • FOR AGES — anyone The meal, tax, stage show and Western town are all included in • TYPE — chuck-wagon ranch suppers the price. There’s a $2 discount for • FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars) Hot biscuits are served to hungry diners at chuck-wagon suppers Soldiers; show identification. at the Flying W Ranch. Call the ranch at 598-4000 for • WALLET DAMAGE — $$$$ reservations. The Flying W Ranch celebrates by $ = Less than $20 having a day of fun at the ranch July 3, $$ = $21 to $40 with free admission from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $$$ = $41 to $60 There’ll be live Western music, games, $$$$ = $61 to $80 booths and visits to Western town. Hot dogs and hamburgers will (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) be sold.

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