Vol. 72, No. 28 July 18, 2014

Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. David M. Clark, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, uncase the division colors during a ceremony on Founders Field, Monday, celebrating the division’s return from a 12-month tour to southern Afghanistan.

‘Ivy’ Division uncases colors Carson hails George; farewells Thomson, Rainey Story and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey are not the score. The story is what the men and women commanding generals, Joint Task Force Carson. 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce of CJTF-4 and all friendly forces in Regional Command “You have heard me say that the only thing we (South) did and achieved over the last year. owe our servicemembers and their Families is The 4th Infantry Division uncased its colors at “They built on the hard work, bloodshed and good leadership,” LaCamera said. “Both generals — Fort Carson, Monday, following a 12-month tour as fi ghting of the past decade,” LaCamera said. Rainey and Thomson — exemplifi ed great leadership Combined Joint Task Force – 4, commanding Regional During the ceremony, the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort and selfl ess service. We could not have been as Command – South at Kandahar Airfi eld, Afghanistan. Carson community bid farewell to Brig. Gens. John successful as we were without their leadership, “I could quote the number of enemies killed in action, “J.T.” Thomson III and James Rainey, outgoing mentorship, determination and commitment to not roads cleared and security forces trained, but I’m not,” deputy commanding generals and welcomed Brig. Gen. just the mission, but the people of Afghanistan. said Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, Randy A. George. George and former Acting Senior 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “These numbers Commander Col. (P) Mike Tarsa will serve as deputy See Division on page 20

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MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera

Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton Master yourself before mastering others Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: Commentary by Spc. Sean Kiely concern to the business Dee McNutt Warrior Leader Course graduate and needs of others. Chief, Print and Web Communications: The Warrior Ethos Rick Emert The idea of an ethos is dying in America. Pursuit of reminds me of this truth wealth and material goods seem more and more to govern every time I recite it. Editor: Devin Fisher the decisions of people across our country. We are left with We have to be excellent Staff writer : Andrea Stone a nation of selfi sh opportunists who live for immediate Soldiers before we can

H a p p e n in g s : Nel Lampe pleasure and instant gratifi cation. We are left with a nation become excellent leaders. of people who live only for themselves. The Ethos is a short creed, S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson In the Army, we stand against the failures of our only four lines, but every L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall culture. We stand by constant reminders of what we ought line begins with “I” and to be. We stand by our Army Values. reminds us that our dedi- We, in the Army, know the value of a creed. A cation always begins with This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of creed unites us under a set of common principles. A creed ourselves. Our leadership the Department of Defense. Contents of the articulates the best guidance our culture has to offer. always begins with us. In Mountaineer are not necessarily the offi cial A creed brings light to values that are simple to understand, the Warrior Leader Course Kiely view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or but diffi cult to act on and truly master. this truth appears every- the Department of the Army. Printed circulation The best expression of our Army Values lies inside the where. The best leaders is 8,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer Soldier’s Creed, in the four lines of the Warrior Ethos. among our peers are always the Soldiers who square away is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, The Warrior Ethos is a simple, profound expression of themselves fi rst. The best leaders are the fi rst to fall into Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail our dedication to our mission and our fellow Soldiers. formation, listening for the next order from above. The best address is [email protected]. It cannot be mistaken and it cannot be misunderstood. 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www.intel l itecmedical .edu / stu dent- consu mer- inf ormation 4 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014 Defense offi cials study Iraq assessments By Jim Garamone with open minds, and no recommendations are attached The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant still poses Department of Defense News, to the assessments right now, Navy Rear Adm. John a legitimate threat to Baghdad and its environs, the Defense Media Activity Kirby said during a Pentagon news conference. admiral said. Any recommendations would “follow the “We continue to see Iraqi security forces prepare WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck intent the commander in chief has expressed from themselves and stiffen themselves to defend the Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. the beginning, which is to explore ways to help the capital,” he said. “We believe that they will fi ght to Martin E. Dempsey and other top military offi cials Iraqi security forces confront the threat that exists defend Baghdad. We also have seen Iraqi security forces understand the urgency of the situation in Iraq, but will act within their own country from (the Islamic State of go on the offensive in places like Tikrit, which they deliberately in forming recommendations based on the Iraq and the Levant),” Kirby said. are still fi ghting for right now.” draft assessments that American teams have submitted, Though there is no timeline for the recommendations, Iraqi security forces have solidifi ed their gains the Pentagon press secretary said Tuesday. all in the decision cycle understand the urgency, he said. against the terror group. They now maintain control of All those involved are approaching the assessments “We’re going to be deliberate about it,” Kirby the oil refi nery in Bayji and the Haditha Dam. said. “We’re going to be “But there are areas well north of the capital up in measured. We’re going to the north-central to northwest part of the country which “We’re going to be measured. We’re going keep an open mind. And, as fell quite quickly to ISIL, that are now contested, that we said before, getting this (Iraqi security forces) and even some (Kurdish) forces done right is more important are fi ghting back and retaking,” Kirby said. to keep an open mind. And, as we said than getting it done quickly.” Meanwhile, the U.S. assessment teams in Iraq Iraq is again a dan- continue their work, examining the Iraqi security forces before, getting this done right is more gerous, “contested” place, and determining their cohesiveness and capabilities, Kirby said. Kirby said. They are also studying what is happening important than getting it done quickly. “There are still innocent on the ground and are studying ISIL, he added. Iraqis suffering as a result Finally, the teams are working “to give us a sense — Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby of ISIL and their activities of what an advisory mission could or would look like, inside Iraq,” he said. should we move to that,” the admiral said.

always ours to choose excellence or to completing it. Despite these never leave a fallen comrade. Ethos choose mediocrity, to choose selfl ess unknowns, we must always WLC makes the world of the From page 2 virtue or to choose selfi shness. Every place that mission above all else, noncommissioned offi cer our world. day we must renew that commitment. without question. The NCO Creed and the Warrior Ethos in the moment with the information This is why we say these words. I will always place the mission collide here. They both describe the we are given. WLC, however, gives As a culture, we often forget even fi rst. This is our dedication to our two priorities uppermost in our minds: us a chance to step back and refl ect on the most important lessons we learn. country and the faith we have in our the accomplishment of the mission and the values that defi ne us as a warrior Creeds and mottos are how we leaders to make the decisions that need the welfare of our Soldiers. But before culture. WLC challenges us to not overcome this fl aw in our nature. to be made. Once we accept this, we you can truly be concerned and able merely live the values day to day, but Our mission is not always must live those words to completion. to help your Soldiers, you must master to understand them so that we may glamorous. We may not understand I will never accept defeat, no matter yourself, and this to me is the message never forget what we have committed how all the parts come together. what. I will never quit, no matter of the Warrior Ethos. Listen to its call, ourselves to, and why. The Warrior We may not even be properly what. And I will always stand by those you future professionals, you present Ethos reminds us that the decision is commended or recognized for Soldiers who stand next to me. I will and future NCOs, you leaders. July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Program aids transitioning Soldiers Story and photo by Andrea Stone The recent graduating class is the second in the new Spc. Edgar Aguilar, Spc. Ryan Connelly, Spc. Mountaineer staff program. The first nine Soldiers graduated in March. Travus Crabtree, Sgt. Michael Galan, Spc. Michale It’s an opportunity that Staff Sgt. William Mikschl Garcia, Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Huestis, Staff For the recent graduates of the Veterans in Piping is grateful for. Sgt. Matthew Lauilefue, Staff Sgt. Jesse Lewis, Spc. Program, transitioning out of the Army is a little “It put my mind at ease while I separated from the Travis Schmoll, Staff Sgt. Kevin Siemer, Sgt. Joel less stressful. military, helped me learn a new trade, and guaranteed Stanley and Sgt. James Wester. Thirteen Fort Carson Soldiers graduated from (me) a job day one of being out of the military,” he said. For more information about the program, call the the training in a ceremony attended by Garrison The other program graduates are: Fort Carson Education Center at 526-2124. Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton Reiss and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, July 9. The 18-week program, a partnership between the Mechanical Contractors Association of Colorado and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union No. 58, trains transitioning Soldiers in welding, pipefitting and plumbing, at no cost to the Soldiers or the Army. In addition, the graduates are placed in second- or third-year ap- prenticeships, depending on their military experience. “Soldiers are the people (employers) want to hire,” Reiss said. “Soldiers are the people who will show up on time, work hard, earn their money. They have values, ethics, leadership skills. They learn while serving and are priceless to employers. They are disciplined, selfless and innovative. Their attributes will serve any organization well.” The Colorado program is the third location in the nation, in addition to VIP programs at Camp Pendleton, Calif., and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. “(The volunteer) military creates an obligation for all of us, (for) those individuals that volunteer and put their lives on the line for the rest of us, to protect our freedoms. We have an obligation not just to welcome them home, but to make sure that they have a transition that leads to a high quality of life,” Hickenlooper said. “Your experience creates a set of skills that are going Fort Carson Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton Reiss addresses the recent graduates of the Veterans in Piping Program, to translate into making you great employees.” an 18-week program that trains transitioning Soldiers in welding, pipefitting and plumbing.

6 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014 July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 7 ‘Warhorse’ returns home By Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch the overall aspect of building relations, it was the “It was important that we were there to be Soldiers of 2nd 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public personal relationships that grew. able to help other nations in the area,” said Sgt. Armored Brigade Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division “The big thing was developing relationships at Tyree Kitchen, generator mechanic, Company B, Combat Team, the Soldier-to-Soldier level and the leader-to-leader 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd ABCT. “In 4th Infantry With more than 90 percent of the 2nd Armored level,” said Stanley, who was the 1st Bn., 67th Reg., case there was an incident that could occur, we were Division, pass Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, home executive officer for a majority of the deployment. there at a moment’s notice to mobilize and go where through a corridor from a nine-month deployment, the command team “What we saw was that it went all the way up and we would be needed.” of flags held by uncased the brigade’s colors at the Special Events allowed the ARCENT commander and ARCENT For senior leadership, it was an experience Patriot Guard Center, July 10. staff to further relationships with military leaders to see Soldiers of different nations interact. Riders at the The unit, which deployed last October to of those countries and even political leaders.” “It was really neat to see,” said Stanley. “When Arrival/Departure Kuwait and relieved 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., took Soldiers spoke about why they felt it is signifi- you break it all down and you get down to it, what you Airfield Control over the mission of promoting stability in the cant to conduct the mission overseas. see is soldiers are soldiers. Even though cultural Group, July 10. region through training and partnership, barriers exist, language barriers exist, More than 2,000 as part of Operation Spartan Shield in when you put a bunch of Soldiers together, Soldiers have support of Operation Enduring Freedom. regardless of the country they are from, they redeployed from “The brigade’s mission was a mix immediately start to develop relationships.” a nine-month of several smaller missions,” said Maj. For Kitchen, the time spent in Kuwait deployment Matthew Stanley, executive officer, 2nd will go down as valued time away from to Kuwait. ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “The main mission friends and Family. we were tasked to support was to provide “I grew in my overall job perfor- forces in support of several contingency mance,” said Kitchen. “It allowed me operations across the U.S. Central and to focus on things specific to my job U.S. Army Central commands’ area and allowed me to get better. Not having of operations.” outside distractions let me focus on my The two units that saw the majority total Soldier concept like being physically Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch of these missions were 2nd Battalion, fit, taking care of the needs of my Soldiers 8th Infantry Regiment and 1st Battalion, and overall just broaden my horizons Buses carrying Soldiers of 67th Armor Regiment. of being a Soldier.” 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Soldiers of 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., With the mission now complete, Team, 4th Infantry Division, are mainly acted as light infantry and played Stanley knows he will take what he escorted by emergency vehicles the role of a quick response force with the learned and use it later on in his career. as they enter Fort Carson, July capability to respond to any serious incident “This was a great learning experience 10. The Soldiers are some of in the region while 1st Bn., 67th Armor to conduct those operations that I will the last to leave Kuwait and Reg., maintained its status as a mecha- Photo by Sgt. Matt Waymire continue to see throughout my career,” return to Fort Carson. nized unit and focused on partnering with Eliany Munoz, daughter of Spc. Joseph Munoz, human resource specialist, said Stanley. “It was a great experience countries in the region such as Kuwait, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, to partner with those other countries, Oman and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 2nd Armored Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, holds a sign for her father and I think we will see a lot more of that As the brigade’s mission focused on during a welcome home ceremony at the Special Events Center, June 27. across the Army.”

Lt. Col. Andrew Koloski, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, uncase the brigade colors during a welcome home ceremony at the Special Events Center, July 10. The uncasing of the colors signifies the brigade’s return from a nine-month deployment to Kuwait. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch Sgt. 1st Class Lewmas Laurinaitis, food service supply specialist, Headquarters and Photo by Sgt. Matt Waymire Headquarters Company, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Soldiers of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pass through a cloud of smoke as they enter the Special Events Center during a welcome Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, encourages his 10-month-old son, Justice, to take home ceremony, July 7. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Porch his first steps after a welcome home ceremony at the Special Events Center, July 10. 8 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014 Soldiers compete for Ten-Miler team Story and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey between males and females, to represent Fort Carson noncommissioned offi cer in charge, 127th Military 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce at the annual Army Ten-Miler in Washington, D.C., Police Battalion, 759th Military Police Brigade, is Oct. 12. The men’s team will look to defend the Active striving to prove. Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers participated in Duty Men Commander’s Cup title while the women “This will be my fi rst time on an offi cial team,” the third of four time trials for positions on the Fort look to better their second-place fi nish. Kirk said. “I’ve gone twice before in Washington, D.C., Carson Army Ten-Miler team, July 10, at Garcia Martindale attributes the success of the team to the but I ran on my own. I’m looking forward to being a Physical Fitness Center. consistency of its training and the support it receives. part of a team and getting to race with them.” “The Soldiers will be timed in a 10-mile run and “We started an extramural running club which Kirk attributes his enjoyment of the sport to the we’ll compile the results to pick the fastest individuals helps with year-round training, and we have a lot of camaraderie he shares with the other runners in for the team,” said Lorri Martindale, facilities manager return runners from teams in the past,” Martindale the Fort Carson extramural running club. for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and said. “Plus, command group and DFMWR are very “We get out in the community and run in a lot of Recreation and lead coordinator for the Fort Carson supportive of the event and team.” different venues,” Kirk said. “It’s a lot of fun to get out Army Ten-Miler team. Running isn’t just limited to the young and the bold there in the community.” The team will consist of 16 Soldiers, divided equally as 49-year-old Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Kirk, operations Army veteran John Anderson, who helped the Fort Carson team win the Commander’s Cup last year, serves as a coach for the extramural running club and is involved in helping the Soldiers maintain their fi tness throughout the year. “We get together every morning, Monday through Saturday, to run about 6-10 miles,” Anderson said. He said it was a privilege to run at the Army Ten-Miler last year. “I think Washington, D.C., is a great opportunity to represent your battalion and Fort Carson,” Anderson said. “It’s also a reunion of sorts, meeting people from other posts that you have met before. It’s an honor to be at the Capitol, and it’s a great way to get a 10-mile tour of the city.” The fi nal time trial will be at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at Garcia Physical Fitness Center. Participants just have to sign in and be prepared to run the 10-mile course.

Soldiers start their 10-mile time trial, July 10, to earn a spot on the Fort Carson team that will compete in the annual Army Ten-Miler, hosted in Washington, D.C., in October.

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At 20,320-feet elevation and with wind chill “The team loved the challenge which is so indicative “The Soldiers saved the park rangers some temperatures near 50 below, climbing Mount McKinley of these guys,” said the ODA team leader. “We have a tremendous effort,” said Missy Smothers, Talkeetna- in Alaska is not the everyday walk in the park. lot of Type-A personalities.” based Park Service registration supervisor. For a 12-man team, known as an operational The team fl ew into Denali’s base camp at 7,200 feet According to Maureen Gualtieri, Park Service detachment — alpha, from Company B, 3rd Battalion, and spent two days there, including a day conducting spokesperson, the ODA will receive a Denali Pro 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), climbing Mount crevasse rescue training. From there, the team moved Pin, given to 30-50 climbers or teams each year, in McKinley, also known as Denali, served as the culmi- to Camp 1 at 7,800 feet, spending the night before recognition of strong climbing ethics, self-suffi ciency nating exercise for nearly two months of requalifi cation proceeding to Camp 3 at 11,000 feet. The team chose to and assisting fellow climbers in need. training designed to maintain baseline profi ciency and skip stopping at Camp 2 at 9,600 feet. They spent three Climbers often wait at Camp 4 for good weather enhance the ODA’s military mountaineering capabilities. days at Camp 3 training and adjusting to the altitude before proceeding to Camp 5 at 17,200 feet, where “Our main objectives for the training included before continuing to Camp 4 and spending four days high-altitude illnesses and frostbite become an even conducting high alpine mountaineering operations, at 14,200 feet. On their second day at Camp 4, they greater threat. The goal is to minimize the amount of getting every team member basic climber certifi ed, were tested with a real-world incident. time spent at Camp 5 before attempting to summit the training crevasse and high-angle-rescue techniques, A climber fell on the West Buttress and broke his peak. All 12 team members made the climb to Camp and, fi nally, practicing glacier movement techniques,” leg. Park Service mountaineering rangers skied to the 4, but on the eight-hour movement to Camp 5, four said the ODA team leader. ODA and asked if the team could assist in evacuating team members began to feel the effects of the altitude. The training began in May with mountain level the climber from his location at 13,200 feet to the ranger “We’re a team and having everyone summit Photos courtesy 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) one and movement training occurring at Fort Carson station at 14,500 feet. This meant expending energy would have been nice, but we weren’t going to “Our training objective all along had been to Green Berets from 10th Special Forces Group and Eleven-Mile Canyon near Lake George. The initial despite having a challenging climb up the icy Headwall take any unnecessary risks,” said the ODA team improve our profi ciency at high altitude and glacier (Airborne) rope in with National Park Service training involved refreshing team members on basic the following day. There was no hesitation in the team’s leader. “I really applaud our team. Our medics travel; we accomplished that,” said the ODA team mountaineering rangers to extract an injured climbing skills such as knots, rescue operations and the immediate and deliberate answer, “Yes.” watched everyone closely and when someone was leader. “Summiting was just a bonus.” climber from 13,200 feet to the ranger station use of an essential climbing kit. In late May, the team “As Special Forces, we’re taught that if we have told to stop, they said, ‘OK.’” The team gave credit to both the Talkeetna Ranger at 14,500 feet on Mount McKinley. conducted high alpine operations with the summiting the ability to help, then we do,” said the ODA team The remaining team members spent three days Station staff and members of the Alaska National of Pikes Peak and Mount Blanca. leader. “I have four medics on my team, physically at Camp 5 before attempting the fi nal 3,000 feet to Guard who provided critical information and essential for contingency deployments to 10th Group’s areas “We took advantage of having several 14,000-footers capable and mentally tough guys, and this was an the summit. The short distance involved 12 hours of logistical support throughout the exercise. of responsibility, Europe and Africa. In addition to nearby,” said the ODA team leader. “These tested our high- opportunity not only to help an injured climber but climbing. 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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Self-help weed control program — Department of DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Defense regulations require training for people applying pesticides on military installations. Units interested in Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. participating in the Directorate of Public Works Self- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. help Weed Control Program must send Soldiers for Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. training on the proper handling, transportation and Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. trained by the DPW base operations and maintenance Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. be issued the appropriate products and equipment so (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. units can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Weed control self-help training sessions for Soldiers LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. are available the first and third Monday of the month 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] special handling of property and environmental up an appointment to pick up weed control products when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information about or emergency service is required. Borrerorivera at [email protected] • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@ the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. at 526-6670 or email [email protected] dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory Finance travel processing — All inbound and for service needs or to report complaints. at [email protected]. outbound temporary lodging expense, “Do it • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family 526-6670 or email [email protected]. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis at the education center, building 1117, room 120. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. 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Call 526-9707 for more information. — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Command Evaluation and Training Team — [email protected] for questions on snow customer served at 3:30 p.m. COMET provides commanders at all levels with removal, grounds maintenance and contractor • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in a responsive maintenance and supply assessment response to service orders. — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- and training tool that improves the combat • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, effectiveness, readiness and efficiency of their units’ or [email protected] to request, for service call 526-3321 for an appointment. logistical programs. The team identifies supply or to report damaged or overturned latrines. • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — and maintenance weaknesses and problems, and • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last provides individual and unit reinforcement training Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions based on assessments. Results remain confidential [email protected] to request a facility, parking or coordinated on case-by-case basis. for the unit commander only. COMET provides regulatory traffic sign. • Subsistence Support Management Office, building assistance in the majority of maintenance and supply The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and management areas with one-on-one training, to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact Tim During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. mail.mil for information. and weekends is 526-0051. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094 Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson There will be no automated processing of requisitions Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Briefings until July 28 due to conversion to the Global Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays Combat Support System-Army. The facility p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. will only handle high-priority or emergency The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a requisitions on an individual basis at this time. most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. All high-priority requisitions will be processed To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical with a Department of the Army Form 2765 an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- and a current signature card. The walk-through leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. request must have the unit’s resource management membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — office and supply support activity accountable SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson officer’s signature on the DA Form 2765. at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. commanding general has directed all Soldiers, • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 sergeant first class through command — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. Carson and surrounding bases, without a primary officers, captain and above, must attend Casualty • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer are available, by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to Officer Training. The three-day training course served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or must register through their school noncommis- to midnight. online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/ sioned officer for attendance of this training. The • Hazardous Material Control Center, building srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call next classes are Aug. 10-21 and Sept. 16-18. Call 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 526-7170 for more information. 526-4551 for more information. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson. or the warehouse at 526-2979. There will be no responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/RetirementServices. automated processing of requisitions until July 28 Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance html. Call 526-2840 for more information. due to conversion to the Global Combat Support of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper System-Army. The facility will only handle high- and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. priority or emergency requisitions on an individual numbers and points of contact for services: army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. basis at this time. All high-priority requisitions will • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. be processed with a Department of the Army Form Support Services service order desk can be reached Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in 2765 and a current signature card. The walk-through at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign request must have the unit’s resource management routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the office and supply support activity accountable damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel officer’s signature on the DA Form 2765. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, Special Forces briefings their physician and battalion commander, and a pen 526-2124, hours are as follows: are held Wednesdays from to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday noon to 1 p.m. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special Operations Forces Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday briefings are held building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion Briefings are held in building 1218, room 314. Call to include turning in excess property, reutilizing Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. government property, web-based tools available, Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Soldiers host Molly Pitcher Day Story and photo by Molly Pitcher is the nickname given to for what the Soldiers do, and why they train as hard Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III Revolutionary war hero Mary Ludwig Hays, as they do,” Delger said. “It’s important to engage 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public who provided water to Soldiers in battle and took with the Families. It provides them comfort while Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division over her husband’s cannon when he could no their Soldiers are away.” longer continue fighting. To kick off the festivities, Family members Soldiers and Family members of 3rd Battalion, Lt. Col. Cory Delger, commander, 3rd Bn., were treated to a live-fire demonstration put on by 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored 29th FA Reg., said he wanted to do something for Battery B, 3rd Bn., 29th Field Artillery Reg. After Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, the Families in a show of appreciation for all the the demonstration, Families visited equipment joined together for the battalion’s annual Molly support they provide. displays to get an up-close look at the different Pitcher Day at Fort Carson, July 2. “We wanted the Families to get an appreciation types of equipment the unit uses on a daily basis. 1st Sgt. Bart Hatcher, Battery C, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., said the event was a great opportunity for the Families to see how a field artillery fire mission comes together to support Soldiers fighting on the front lines. “It’s always good for Families to see a big gun fire, because they enjoy it,” Hatcher said. “More importantly though, the Families got to see all the different systems work together to make a fire mission happen.” For first-time attendee Hillary Carlson, the experience provided her with a better understanding of the calculations, planning and precision Soldiers must have to complete a successful fire mission. “It was interesting to see the technical aspect of what Soldiers do and how involved their jobs really are,” Carlson said. “It was also great to see all of the Families come together and see how close everyone is.”

Family members from 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stand in line for a close look at an M109A6 self-propelled howitzer, July 2. The displays were set up for Family members as part of the battalion’s Molly Pitcher Day at Fort Carson. 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014

honors Soldiers Story and photos by which for the last 12 years has Sgt. William Smith rewarded local enlisted service- 4th Infantry Division Public members for their service to Affairs Office the nation, said Tony Fagnant, committee chair, Salute our COLORADO SPRINGS Troops, Interquest Rotary Club. — Opening night of the 74th “For the Rotary to be able Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo to recognize these Soldiers honored Soldiers and their service at the local level and let to the nation during Fort Carson them know how much we Appreciation Night at the Norris- appreciate all they do for us Penrose Event Center, July 9. is a gift,” Fagnant said. “I want to thank the com- After the presentation, munity leaders and volunteers the Soldiers marched into who are part of this great effort the rodeo arena as part of the in recognizing the outstanding opening ceremonies. competence of the Soldiers “I have goose bumps,” said we have at Fort Carson,” said Sgt. Wilberto Calderon, infantry- Deputy Commanding General man, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Col. (P) Mike Tarsa, Joint Task Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Force Carson. “We have 56 great Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. “It Soldiers that represent more feels pretty awesome to receive than 25,000 Soldiers serving recognition from the community. on Fort Carson. Let’s take the I feel honored to be able to wear opportunity to recognize them.” the Army uniform and serve my Tarsa and Command Sgt. country every day.” Maj. David M. Clark, 4th The 4th Infantry Division Infantry Division and Fort and Fort Carson Mounted Color Carson, were present when the Guard presented the nation’s Soldiers received medallions colors and Sgt. 1st Class Tony before the rodeo at the Salute our Cooper, 4th Inf. Div. Band, sang Troops Medallion Presentation the national anthem during the Ceremony. opening ceremony. The Soldiers, all sergeants Tarsa thanked and first class and below, were welcomed the rodeo audience. selected by their respective “Assembled in front of chains of command for the arena are 56 Soldiers that recognition of their hard work represent the Soldiers of Fort and service. Carson,” Tarsa said. “More The ceremony is sponsored importantly, they represent the by the Interquest Rotary Club, thousands that are still serving Joint Task Force Carson in harm’s way fighting our Soldiers salute during the nation’s wars. We appreciate all national anthem during the things that you do for our opening night of the 74th Soldiers and Families. While Annual Pikes Peak or it is always an honor to wear Bust Rodeo at the Norris- our nation’s uniform, we are Penrose Event Center, privileged to live and serve July 9. Fifty-six JTFC here in Colorado Springs.” Soldiers were awarded The day prior to the medallions as a token event, Fort Carson Soldiers of appreciation for their participated in the annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade service to the nation. in Colorado Springs. Soldiers were involved in the actual rodeo events as well. Four-man teams from the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Deputy Commanding General Ordnance Disposal) and the Col. (P) Mike Tarsa, Joint Task 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Force Carson, congratulates Mounted Color Guard Sgt. Ruth Hanks, 984th Military participated in the wild cow Police Company, 759th MP milking competition. The Battalion, after she receives a competition consists of chasing medallion from the Interquest down a cow straight from the Rotary Club, during a range and attempting to milk ceremony July 9 at the it. The first successful team is Norris-Penrose Event Center. proclaimed the winner.

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard presents the nation’s colors during the opening ceremonies of the 74th Annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, July 9, at the Norris- Penrose Event Center. July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 19 Camp continues lessons learned Story and photo by with equine therapy to help with from fellow campers and the staff Jeff Troth showing compassion. helped her make it to the top of the Medical Department Activity “Every day is a different 40-foot wall, not once, but twice. Public Affairs Office theme,” said Delano. “We do a lot She would have made it to the top of social skills building, a lot of on her third run, but the holds at From time to time everyone teamwork and teambuilding. We the top of that run were a bit too can use a little help. That was have one day of getting to know far apart for her reach. one lesson 20 children learned people and making friends.” “Her second climb was during Fort Carson’s School For one camper, the social part excellent. I was impressed she Behavioral Health Intensive was his favorite aspect of the camp. made it the whole way up,” said Outpatient Program “Summer “I got to hang around with kids the girl’s mom. “She was a little Camp,” July 7 through Thursday. I don’t know and become friends, nervous, but she made it. She even The two-week camp, for good friends with them,” he said. asked for help when she needed students from Fort Carson’s At the end of the first week, help, which is a big step for her.” elementary and middle schools, the campers went rock climbing And those steps are why the was designed with the children’s at the Directorate of Family and camp was started four years ago. needs in mind. Morale, Welfare and Recreation During the school year, the “Every activity we do at Outdoor Recreation Complex. campers, who range in age from the camp is therapeutic in some The theme for the day was facing 6-13, attend school on post and way,” said Jacqueline Delano, challenges, perseverance and see behavioral health therapists. Ph.D., deputy chief for the School working as a team. After a “Every child that comes into Behavioral Health program, Evans safety brief by the Outdoor Rec our program has some kind of Army Community Hospital. “It staff, the campers conducted diagnosis,” said Delano. “It might may look like the kids are just warm-up games, which stressed be an adjustment or anxiety having fun, but there is actually encouraging each other and disorder, or they might be bipolar. thought behind each activity.” teamwork before they ascended We even have a couple (of) kids The camp’s art therapy the complex’s 40-foot walls. with autism.” classes included a “Me Scrapbook The boy said he wasn’t By being embedded at the Collage” and an “Interactive Art nervous about climbing the tall school, the therapists are able to and Cool Science” day to show the walls. He made it to the top of not only work with the children children that things aren’t always three of the four runs. On the and parents, but also consult with what they seem. To keep them fourth run the handholds were the teachers, who see the children moving, there was recreational spaced a little out of his reach. all week long. The summer camp therapy with soccer to teach Another camper began her was started after the therapists Campers climb the 40-foot wall at the Fort Carson Outdoor teamwork and judo for impulse first climb slowly, unsure of what Recreation Complex. control. The camp concluded she was doing. But encouragement See Camp on page 25 I AM NO ORDINARY STUDENT At Colorado Technical University, our strong support of the military is evidenced by the policies we have in place to help you pursue your education and achieve your personal, professional and academic goals.

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Joint Task Force Carson cannon crew members fi re the ceremonial last round for the departing deputy commanding generals, Brig. Gens. John ‘J.T.’ Thomson III and James Rainey, during a hail and farewell ceremony on Founders Field, Monday. Photos by Sgt. Eric Glassey

Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers hold state Outgoing and territory fl ags during the 4th Infantry Hail and Mayor Division uncasing ceremony on Founders Field, Monday, celebrating the division’s return from farewell salutes DCGs say a 12-month tour to southern Afghanistan. Left: Brig. Gen. Randy A. George, incoming deputy commanding general, troops 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, goodbye receives a ceremonial spent round signaling the beginning of his leadership with the division, during By Steve Bach Division a hail and farewell ceremony on Mayor, city of From page 1 Founders Field, Monday. Colorado Springs “Brig. Gen. Rainey had the Welcome home main effort in overseeing the Soldiers of Headquarters neutralization of the Taliban,” and Headquarters LaCamera said. “His efforts Battalion, 4th Infantry created the time and space to Division allow Brig. Gen. (Patrick) Kidd, The citizens of the our Australian Defense Force city of Colorado Springs deputy, to build the capacity of appreciate your support the Afghanistan Security Forces of Operation Enduring and Brig. Gen. Thomson’s Freedom over the past 13 efforts to responsibly drawdown months in Afghanistan. 12.5 years of combat build up.” Your leadership role Rainey thanked LaCamera in the training, advising for his leadership and the and assisting of Afghan Soldiers for their selfl ess service. National Security Forces “Sir, I know you’ll be the is commendable. We are fi rst one to defer all the credit, grateful for your safe but leadership is a decisive return home, and thank element of combat power and you for your sacrifi ce you absolutely set the standard,” and service. Rainey said. “I would like to thank the men and women of CJTF-4, for your selfl ess and Thomson recognized the various personnel involved in and Tarsa spent the last year as the acting senior commander inspirational leadership and service. making the 4th Inf. Div. and Joint Task Force Carson a team. of Fort Carson. Above left: Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, 4th Infantry Division and Fort “In closing, I love this division,” Rainey said. “I’ve been “To the leaders, Soldiers, civilians and Families of JTF LaCamera brought the ceremony to a close as he honored Carson, pins a Bronze Star on Brig. Gen. James Rainey, outgoing deputy commanding general, in it for fi ve years, 39 months of that in combat. I think it’s the Carson, you are the heart and soul of this formation,” Thomson those who made sacrifi ces to keep the nation secure. 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, during a hail and farewell ceremony on Founders Field, Monday. best division in the Army. We don’t need any fancy boots, sexy said. “The gates of freedom remain open today because of your “As I conclude, I ask you to keep the Families — not only Rainey will next serve as commandant, U.S. Army Infantry School, U.S. Army Maneuver Center hats or horses. We just go to work — blue collared — handle dedication and professionalism. You are what makes us Iron the U.S. but our coalition and Afghan brothers and sisters — of of Excellence, Fort Benning, Ga. Above right: LaCamera pins a Legion of Merit on Brig. Gen. our business, win every single fi ght and we do that on the back Horse Strong.” our fallen and wounded in your thoughts and prayers. The fi ght John ‘J.T.’ Thomson III, outgoing deputy commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, of our great men and women. It’s going to be hard for me to Thomson will now serve as commandant of cadets at the is not without loss as our memorial at the front gate can attest,” during a hail and farewell ceremony on Founders Field, Monday. Thomson will now serve as leave for the last time.” U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. LaCamera said. “It is an honor and privilege to serve here at commandant of cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. Rainey will be commandant, U.S. Army Infantry School, George served with the 4th Inf. Div. in Afghanistan before the 4th Inf. Div. and JTF Carson. Strength and Respect, Steadfast U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Ga. as the commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Loyal.” 22 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014 Soldiers, Family members climb to new heights Story and photo by (and) our services are very inexpensive Sgt. Eric Glassey for the Soldiers.” 4th Infantry Division Public The rates and services provide Affairs Offi ce servicemembers and their Families a way to experience the outdoors. Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers and “My sister-in-law and Family came Family members engaged in Twilight out here to visit, and they wanted an Rock Climbing at the Garden of the experience,” said Capt. Jason Fish, Gods in Colorado Springs, July 9. plans offi cer, 4th Infantry Division. Fort Carson’s Adventure Programs “This is a very inexpensive and safe and Education, a branch of the Directorate way to do stuff.” of Family and Morale, Welfare and Rock climbing is one of several Recreation, hosted the event to provide open enrollment activities that APE easy, affordable and educational outdoor hosts. Other activities include kayaking, sport experiences for Department of mountain biking and white-water rafting. Defense servicemembers, civilians and “These are our open enrollment their Families. programs,” McConnell said. “Like “This evening is about the adventure many outdoor sports, the equipment is of rock climbing at various experience expensive. Here at APE, we provide the levels,” said Trevor McConnell, APE equipment, training and experience. In recreational specialist. “We have fact, Fort Carson has the largest APE different levels of diffi culty ranging in the Army. There are more than 70 from introductory to more challenging different programs available.” One participant said she recommends the program for anyone Linda Beaver, a military spouse, belays her looking for something new to do. daughter, Lizandra Beaver, while she is climbing “The whole organization was during the Twilight Rock Climbing event at phenomenal,” said Linda Beaver, a Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, July military spouse. “First, we did white- 9. Fort Carson’s Adventure Programs and water rafting over the weekend and Education, a branch of the Directorate of Family then learned about the rock climbing and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, hosted and decided to get involved.” this event for Department of Defense service- Visit http://www.mwrfortcarson.com members and Families. for more information.

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Claims to the Estate Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lee Crouch — With deepest regret a monthly support group for those whose lives to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having have been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth claims against or indebtedness to his estate should or loss in the first few months of life. The contact 1st Lt. Gregory Knobel at 719-352-9864. group meets the second Tuesday of each Staff Sgt. David Thomas — With deepest regret month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more information, claims against or indebtedness to his estate visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. should contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 James Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — Clemons at 719-428-9734. The program provides short-term assistance to Spc. Rafael Ribeiro — With deepest regret to the Depart ment of the Army civilian employees, active Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims duty-spouses and Family members, and retired against or indebtedness to his estate should contact military personnel and eligible family members Capt. Christopher Vause at 719-524-0742. with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and Upcoming events well-being. Worksite interventions are offered Education Fair — The Fort Carson Education Center and consultation is available to supervisors and will host an Education Fair, Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. managers regarding workplace matters. EAP in building 1117 at the corner of Specker Avenue services are free to eligible civilians and DA and Ellis Street. Representatives from more than civilian employees. Call 526-2196 for assistance. 40 schools will be present to answer questions. The EAP is located at 1638 Elwell St. in building 6236, room 229. General announcements Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Breakfast at VFW — Breakfast at VFW Post Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers 6461 is held the first Sunday of each month from numerous education opportunities, including 9-10:30 a.m. at 753 S. Santa Fe, Fountain, and individual appointments, healthy cooking classes, is open to the public. Suggested donation of $3. commissary tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports Call 719-382-7957 for more information. nutrition, cholesterol management, weight Advisory Council — Evans Army Community management and dietary supplement classes. Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a Patient Call 526-7290 for more information. and Family Advisory Council to assess current Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial policies, operations and programs. Meetings are Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from monthly. Applications are available at the Patient and borrowers encountering problems with payday Family-Centered Care Resource Center or call the loans. To submit a complaint, consumers can PFAC coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint School lunch and breakfast program — School or call 855-411-2372. District 8 is accepting applications for the national Mountain Post Running Club — The club will volunteers for den leaders and committee School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the members. No experience is needed. Training Application forms will be provided to all homes Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. with a letter to parents. Additional copies are available for $1 off meals at the food court. There is always a need for new volunteers to fill available in each school. The information provided Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance positions or just help out at various activities. on the application is confidential and will be Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson used only for the purpose of determining open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call at [email protected] or the Cubmaster, eligibility and verifying data. Applications may 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information Robert Jepsen, [email protected] be submitted any time during the school year. can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family [email protected] for more information. Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple Water report — Fort Carson’s Directorate of outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping the Threat meetings for Family members of military Public Works has issued its annual Water Quality community and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress Report. The report is an annual summary of the committee chair, 785-226-0267, troop(underscore) disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday water quality delivered throughout Fort Carson [email protected] for more information. evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing via the water distribution system. The report Speed limit changes — The pre-existing 40 mph Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at can be viewed at the following web address: speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness 559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details. http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/documents/ and Airfield roads was reduced to 30 mph. Call Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort Carson Fort+Carson+Water+Quality+Report+2014.pdf. 526-9267 for information regarding the change. Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards. Call DPW at 526-2022 for more information or Same day appointments — Evans Army The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday- to obtain a hard copy of the report. Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are Olson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded operating under an appointment model called for more information or to learn about volunteer behavioral health psychologist/counselor available “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at to work with parents who have concerns about Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact the store during normal business hours or at the their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, recycling center located near the main exchange. hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is 526-2273, to make an appointment. Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks also available to manage children’s medication. Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating children ages 9-16 from military Families to Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers can — TRICARE Online users must update their participate in the military mentoring program, learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The military hospital or clinic location online each which matches children with adult volunteers class will be the second Tuesday of every month time they relocate. Transferring military hospital who serve as positive role models. Visit http:// at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Community Hospital’s or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically www.biglittlecolorado.org for more information. Nutrition Care Division. Call 526-7290 to sign up. transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. coordi nation to and from post, as well as van pool Police Records section has moved to building 2757, Library program — Tutor.com for military Families options, typically for those commuting 30 or more MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and offers homework and studying help from a miles to post. Riders are matched based on their Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for origination and destination points, as well as days and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Fingerprinting hours K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors and times of travel. Users specify whether they at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700, are available online 24/7 to help students in more are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The than 16 subjects, including math, science, English interested in sharing driving duties. When a Fort Carson Police complete fingerprints for and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with “match” is found, users are notified immediately on-post employment. For any other fingerprint standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams of rider options, allowing them to contact and needs, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast com/military for more information. ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson. Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. appreciation day the fourth Friday of every month Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free events throughout help minimize the impact of budget cuts on community members to contact emergency the day include breakfast and light lunch, medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital personnel by calling 911 instead of driving resiliency resources, preventive health screenings receives funding based on patients seen and personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the and wellness resources, workforce and education customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, resources, social networking, arts and crafts can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will and cooking classes. For more information, and departments and clinics fully functional. be able to administer critical care and aid. call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Call 526-7256 for more information. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs for more information. 24 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014 Live for today

Commentary by graduated from high school and grow up and to be free — to be able are today. May we be Chap. (Capt.) Marta Conway turned 18, who announced to me to do what we want. When we grow grateful and see the beauty 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation his adulthood of independence. up, we fi nd that we are waiting of the journey where we are at in Regiment, 25th Infantry Division He looks forward to the day of for that future day when we get to our lives. Let us live our lives today, ultimate freedom. I told him that wherever we want to be — the day and not cast our eyes too far ahead. We recently celebrated our with such freedom comes much we fi nally arrive, only to grow and Be free to enjoy today. Be free freedom, the day America gained responsibility. wish for the good days of youth to love someone today. Be free to its independence. It is a paradox of life. where we had little responsibility. help out your neighbor today. I have a son, who just We spend our youth waiting to Let us look to enjoy where we Be blessed today.

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. Catholic Religious Education registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of confi rmation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to partici- pate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information. Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Latter Day Saints’ Soldiers meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ are suicide survivors, meets the second pizza and social, followed by myldsmail.net, or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at an Institute (Bible study) at at 330-3120 or [email protected] the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6:30 p.m. at Provider Chapel, for information or a ride. 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Ellis Street at Barkeley Heartbeat, a support group for battle Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at Avenue. Contact elder buddies, Family members and friends who 719-304-9815 for information.

Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected]. July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 25

Camp From page 19 BBC awards academic scholarships noticed an increased number of missed appointments during the Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation has awarded 27 academic residents who are high school seniors summer, and that some children scholarships in total to the children or undergraduate students attending had regressed in their treatment The Balfour Beatty Communities of active-duty military members for accredited educational/technical when the new school year began. Foundation has awarded $2,500 the upcoming 2014-2015 school year. institutions. Qualifying recipients “So we wanted to have more academic scholarships to three Fort As part of the Foundation’s goal to must be Family members of continuity of care so the children Carson Family members for the promote the pursuit of education active-duty military members won’t lose what they were working 2014-2015 school year. and a commitment to community currently residing in military on during the school year,” Scholarships were presented to leadership, BBCF awards academic housing managed by Balfour said Delano. “We also get to Jamie and Bailey Rainey, daughters scholarships to military housing Beatty Communities. see different things from them of former 4th Infantry Division and when they are in a group setting Fort Carson Deputy Commanding compared to when they are in General for Support Brig. Gen. individual sessions. James Rainey and Tracy Rainey; “For those with fear and and Allison Grosso, daughter of anxiety issues, the rock climbing former Garrison Commander Col. is a great experience and gives David Grosso and Claire Grosso. them a chance to work on those Jamie Rainey will be attending issues. If we are working on anger Ohio State University. Bailey management skills during the Rainey is currently studying school year, the camp allows us an psychology and Spanish at Texas opportunity to coach them in using A&M. Allison Grosso will continue those anger management skills.” to attend Northeastern University One mother was appreciative studying physical therapy. her daughter could attend the “On behalf of the Foundation, summer camp. I would like to congratulate this “It is a fantastic camp and does year’s hardworking and dedicated great things for the kids,” she said. scholarship winners,” said Chris “I am so happy to have something Williams, president, Balfour Beatty for her to do where she has an Communities Foundation. “We are outlet and can build on her social proud to support all recipients and skills over the summer.” hope that with this assistance they For more information on are one step closer to fulfilling the School Behavioral Health their dreams and continuing to Photo by Andrea Stone program, call the Evans Army grow as young leaders and adults Claire Grosso, left, accepts a scholarship on behalf of her daughter, Allison Grosso, from Community Hospital’s Child who will have a positive effect on Lynn Rivera, senior community manager, Balfour Beatty Communities, July 11. Allison Grosso and Family Assistance Center at their communities.” is one of three recipients of this year’s Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation academic 526-0771 or 503-7070. Balfour Beatty Communities scholarship award.

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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Heidi Grondahl Intramural softball player

How did you get started playing sports? I started out playing baseball when I was 7 years old and continued playing the game all through high school. I actually played multiple sports throughout my life and transitioned to softball in college. What sports have you played? I played baseball, softball, basketball, tennis and soccer. What was your favorite sports moment? That’s a tough one to answer, but I would have to say it was when I was in college, we were going into a championship game in the state tournament, and I came up with runners on second and third and got the hit that brought in the winning run. That was pretty exciting. Do you watch a lot of sports? Not really. I am not really huge on watching sports, and I am terrible with statistics and stuff like that. That’s why I just stick with playing. I do follow football; I am a big Seattle Seahawks fan, and it was pretty awesome to see them win the Super Bowl this year. If you could do anything in sports that you haven’t done what would it be? My ultimate goal is to complete a triathlon. I will mark Sept. 6 on my calendar to do the triathlon on post. I like the challenge, the complexity and the diversity of each (triathlon) event. I did swimming in high school and incorporating that with the other events should be interesting. I’m actually a terrible cyclist but I think that will be a great challenge for me. If you could change anything in sports what would it be? I would like to see the designated hitter in the National League Photo by Walt Johnson (Major League Baseball). What athlete would you like to meet? People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that … I would like to meet Russell Wilson (Seahawks quarterback) and talk I started a Bible study with a group of my fellow Soldiers while we to him about his faith and how he deals with it. were in Afghanistan. It really helped us get through the deployment 28 MOUNTAINEER — July 18, 2014

Flames win

Flames defenders converge to bring The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare down a Mile High and Recreation sponsors the individual and Grizzlies ball carrier team triathlon sprint competition, Sept. 6 at during action Saturday 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool. at Harrison Memorial The “Tri It” event will be a 500-meter swim Stadium in Colorado (individual) and 750-meter swim (team); 20- Springs. The Flames kilometer bicycle event (team and individual); and beat the Grizzlies, a 5-kilometer run (individual) and 10-kilometer 24-20, Saturday. The run (team). The registration fee for the event is two teams meet again $20 per person if competing individually or as a in the conference team. People can register for the event at any post semifinals Saturday fitness center or at http://mwrfortcarson.com/ at 7 p.m. at Harrison physical-fitness-centers.php. Call Sabine Clark at High School for 526-2742 for more information. the right to play The Rocky Mountain Warriors Poker Run takes in the league place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the championship game. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 101, 702 S. Tejon St. in Colorado Springs. Registration closes at 10 a.m. Saturday and is Photo by Walt Johnson $10. Participants must be 18 years or older, according to event organizers. Call Nathan Newkirk at 896-0340 for more information. Milwaukee Brewers triple-A affiliate, at 7:05 p.m. Shadows Golf Club. The Colorado Springs Flames football team at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. Contact Robin Wininger at 719-659-8498 begins playoff action Saturday at 7 p.m. when Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per Family for more information. it hosts the Mile High Grizzlies at Harrison — are available at Information, Tickets and The Colorado Rockies offer military members High School in Colorado Springs. Registration. The vouchers need to be exchanged special ticket buys. The three-time defending champions at the Security Service Field box office, The next opportunity is when the Rockies look to lock up a place in the conference located near Powers Boulevard and Barnes take on the Washington Nationals Monday and championship game scheduled for July 26, at Road. If the game is postponed, the tickets will Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. Harrison High School. be good for admission to another game this year. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the next Pikes Peak Chapter of the Association outfield box, pavilion, right field mezzanine and Military Appreciation Night July 31. of the United States Army holds its annual The Sky Sox play the Nashville Sounds, the Golf Scramble Friday at Cheyenne See Bench on page 29 July 18, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 29

Bench From page 28 Good scoop upper reserved infi eld/outfi eld area for their Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 21230987 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a A catcher walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to for a youth availability, limits may apply and all areas are baseball not available for each game. team makes The 2014 National Physique Committee Steel City a scoop Show will be held Aug. 2 at Pueblo Memorial save during Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. youth Prejudging for bodybuilding and physique baseball will begin at 10 a.m. in the men’s bodybuilding action and physique categories and women’s body- Saturday building and physique, fi tness routines, bikini, at the fi tness physique and fi gure competitions, Mountain respectively. The fi nals will begin at 5 p.m. Post Sports Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. Complex. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 2014 Fort Carson Match Play championship qualifi er Saturday. According to golf course offi cials, this is an individual championship. The entry fee is $25 (plus fees). All the entry fee goes to prizes as well as additional add on Photo by Walt Johnson money. This is a team stroke play championship event, not a scramble. The tournament will be fl ighted after the qualifi er, with matches set and Department of Defense identifi cation card holders scheduled Monday- Thursday at 6:30, 7:35 and played throughout the summer. This event is open 18 and older. Email Levi Hokkala at levi.hokkala@ 8:40 p.m. There will be a mandatory coaches to the fi rst 100 players to sign up. Call 526-4102 us.army.mil to reserve a spot in the tournament. meeting for the softball league Sept. 4 at for more information. The post fall softball league and fl ag football 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness There will be a softball home run derby at the seasons are scheduled to begin Sept.15. Center. The football league, which will play Mountain Post Sports Complex in September. The softball league will have teams in in battalion and company level action, has its The tournament will be held in two rounds. the men’s and coed divisions. The coed mandatory coaches meeting Sept. 3 at Iron The preliminary round will be Sept. 3 and fi nals teams must have at least fi ve female players, Horse Sports and Fitness Center at 6:30 p.m. will be Sept. 11. The tournament is open to all according to DFMWR offi cials. Games are — Compiled by Walt Johnson

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Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum currently Military Appreciation Day at the El Paso County has “Memories of a Massacre: Perspectives Fair is Saturday. Active-duty military, veterans on Ludlow” as a featured exhibit. The event and Family members are admitted to the fair for took place in 1914 during a union strike. free. Regular admission to the fair is $7 for adults “The Midas Touch: The Penrose-Tutt and $3 for youths. Parking is free. The county Partnership” is a special exhibit opened fair is at the county fairground in Calhan, east of recently. Two childhood friends became Colorado Springs on Highway 24 east. The fair The Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur business partners in Cripple Creek and runs through July 26, and includes animal shows, is open Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., eventually had a great impact on the Pikes Peak exhibits, arts and crafts, a petting zoo and nightly rain or shine, through Aug. 3. Tickets for area. The free museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. events including auto races, a tractor pull, adults are $19.95 and $9 for children. Parking is Lake Pueblo State Park’s swim beach is open demolition derby, rodeo and talent show. free. The fest is at Larkspur; take Interstate 25 for the summer, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday- The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of north to exit 172, follow signs. Monday. There’s no admission charge other than the American Cowboy celebrates its 35th “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the the $7 day pass or an annual park pass ($70). anniversary with a free day Aug. 6. Country Denver Museum of Nature and Science through No lifeguards are on duty and no refreshments are singer Trinity Seely will entertain in the morning Aug. 24. The museum is in City Park at 2001 available. Lake Pueblo is open year-round and and the Flying W Wranglers entertain in the Colorado Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. has campsites. Take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, afternoon. There’ll be pony rides, roping Tickets are $22 for nonmember adults and $13 take Highway 50 West for about four miles to demonstrations, stagecoach rides, food booths for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry Pueblo Boulevard and turn south. Go four miles, and vendor booths. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at a certain time; call the museum or go online at take Thatcher Avenue west and follow signs. Blues under the Bridge music festival begins http://dmns.org for availability when planning a visit. A Native American Indian Festival and Friday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general “Chihuly Rediscovered” is the newest exhibit in Traditional Powwow is Saturday at the Freedom admission to this eighth annual festival at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Financial Services Expo Center, 3650 N. http://www.ticketfly.com. Austin Young, 30 W. Dale St. Renowned glass artist Dale Nevada Ave., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2, Moreland and Arbuckle, Kara Grainger, Chihuly’s works are in the exhibit. Admission to bring chairs and donations of nonperishable food. Alvin Youngblood Hart and Sugaray Rayford the exhibit is $10. The Denver Botanic Gardens Space Foundation Discovery Center features will play for the event under the Colorado also has a Chihuly exhibit through Nov. 30. In Rocketry through Aug. 2. A Taste of Space Avenue bridge, downtown Colorado Springs. partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens, visitors Technology is Aug. 5-16. The Discovery Center is The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show is Aug. 9-10, can buy a ticket to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 Arrowswest 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Center’s “Chihuly Rediscovered” and get $5 off Drive. It is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to Airport. Admission for adults is $15 and $10 the Denver Chihuly show, and vice versa. Denver 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults,$7.50 for for military and ages 6-14. Children 5 and under Botanic Gardens is at 1007 York St., in Denver. college students with identification and $4.50 are admitted free. Food and collectible vendors Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and for children ages 4-17. Military rates are $5 for will be on site. Air shows are at 11 a.m. and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. adults with identification and $4 for children. 2 p.m. each day. Parking is $5. Vintage aircraft Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open Ages 3 and younger are admitted free; call will perform flybys and will be on display. daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. 576-8000 for information. See the website http://www.pprairshow.org for Active-duty military and members of their “The King and I” will be presented by the Opera items restricted from entry. Families older than 10 with military identification Theatre of the Rockies July 25-26 at 7 p.m. Colorado’s State Fair is Aug. 28-Sept. 1, on the are admitted for $16 per person. Under age 2 and July 27 at 3 p.m. in Armstrong Theater state fairground in Pueblo. Held annually in and 60 and older are admitted free. Regular at Colorado College. Tickets for students under Pueblo since 1876, it’s one of the oldest state fairs admission is $21 per person. The workshop is age 18 are $15 and tickets for adults begin at $25. in the nation. In addition to competitive events, on the Pikes Peak Highway. Turn left at the Tickets are at Meeker Music, 624 N. Tejon and cookoffs, fine arts, 4-H, horse shows and livestock traffic light in the small town of Cascade. online at http://www.operatheatreoftherockies.org shows. There are PRCA rodeos with Clay Walker Lakeside Amusement Park, in the Denver or call 646-3127. and Chris Young and appearances by Gabriel suburb of Lakewood, is open for the season. Fountain Creek Firelight Evening is Friday, 7-9 Iglesias, Brantley Gilbert and Tony Orlando. The family-friendly old-fashioned amusement p.m. Throughout its history, Fountain Creek has There is free entertainment, including Olate park has large trees, lots of flowers and a lake. drawn people from all walks of life. During the Dogs, Strong Man John Beatty, Stirrup Parking is free and visitors can bring food or buy evening around the campfire, attendees will hear Some Fun, Strolling Magical Medicine Show, food in the park. An admission fee of $3 is paid to firsthand accounts and historical fiction from Colorado Raptors and Aussie Kingdom. There’s the parking attendant. Rides require tickets or buy explorers and settlers. Music from the period a carnival midway. The Colorado State Fair is an unlimited ride wristband, $14 weekdays and will be part of the program. Call 520-6745 for at 1001 Beulah Ave., in Pueblo. The website $22 Saturday-Sunday and holidays. The park is reservations; $5 fee. Fountain Creek Nature is http://www.coloradostatefair.com. at Interstate 70 and Sheridan Boulevard. Center is at 320 Pepper Grass Lane. — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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State Capitol within walking distance From the eastern stop, visitors can make a three to four block walk to the Colorado State Capitol or Civic Center Park. The capitol building is open to visitors and has free tours Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. These Blue Star Museums near the 16th Street Mall offer free admission to active-duty military and up to fi ve Family members until Labor Day: • The Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with guided tours on the half hour thereafter. • Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., is open Tuesday- Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, is open Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is open Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • The Denver Firefi ghters Museum is at 1326 Tremont Place, and is open Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., call 303-892-1436. • Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 1880 Gaylord St., is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. • History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; call 303-447-8679 for information.

Denver’s 16 th Street Mall is city’s top attraction The Colorado Capitol is not far from the 16th Street Mall and is open to visitors 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The free MallRide stops for passengers at every block along the 16th Street Mall. Story and photos by Nel Lampe at the east end of the mall, near Denver Union nearby streets. Read the parking meter hours before Pedi-cabs and Mountaineer staff Station, the recently renovated new commuter leaving the car, as some downtown Denver meters horse-drawn hub, it’s only a four-block walk to Coors Field, require money deposits until late in the evening, carriages are Denver’s 16th Street Mall, once a busy and even more restaurants and pubs in the lower and parking violation tickets are rather expensive. available on Just the Facts street in downtown Denver, jammed with traffi c, downtown neighborhood. Visitors can utilize the free MallRide for visiting Denver’s 16th pedestrians, shoppers and offi ce workers on lunch • TRAVEL TIME – an hour plus The 16th Street Mall is lined with historic offi ce other sights in the downtown area. Street Mall. break, was turned into a tree-lined pedestrian buildings, stores, modern glass skyscrapers, banks, Special festivals, concerts and other events • FOR AGES – anyone mall in 1982. Car traffi c is not allowed on that shopping centers, sandwich shops, pubs, coffee are sometimes held at the mall. Upcoming Aug. 23 • TYPE – pedestrian mall portion of 16th Street — only free, electric shuttle shops, restaurants, an occasional hotel, outdoor is a Food Festival. buses that traverse the more than a mile long dining, juice bars, hamburger cafes and bakeries. A free museum is on the 16th Street Mall at • FUN FACTOR – ##### (OUT OF 5 STARS) mall every few minutes, picking up and dropping Choose from Tokyo Joe’s, Rock Bottom 1020 16th St. The Denver Money Museum is in the off passengers along the way. Restaurant and Brewery, Woody Creek Bakery Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The museum • WALLET DAMAGE – FREE ENTRY The mall resembles a park, with benches, & Cafe, Appaloosa Grill, Hard Rock Café, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, $ = Less than $20 trees, huge pots of fl owers, fountains, public art, Katie Mullen’s Irish Restaurant & Pub, Mellow except on bank holidays. All guests 18 or older must $$ = $21-$40 occasional street entertainers, shopping or food Mushroom Pizza Bakers & Bar, Marlowe’s, Rialto present a valid photo identifi cation card issued by carts scattered along the mall and great people- Café, The Kitchen, Smashburger and more. the federal or state government, and may take a $$$ = $41-$60 watching. It’s the top Denver attraction for visitors. There’s a Denver Visitor Information Center self-guided tour. The museum has historical $$$$ = $61-$80 Nearly 50,000 people ride the free mall buses at 16th and California streets, on the mall, where currency and interactive exhibits. The entrance each day. People can connect with light rail visitors can ask questions and pick up a 16th Street on Curtis Street between 15th and 16th streets. (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR) stations and local bus routes. From the last stop Mall visitors’ guide. In all, some 300 shops or stores Call 303-572-2300 for information. are along the mall and about 50 restaurants as well Historic Union Station has been refurbished as Tabor Center, a three-fl oor shopping area with and now offers transportation and connections — modern retail, offi ce and hotel space and food court. light rail, a 22-gate bus concourse and connections Denver Pavilions, an upscale shopping center, with Amtrak. Commuter rail connections will be is also on the mall. There’s a multi-screen movie offered in the near future. The fi rst train station theater complex and two dozen stores, including was built in 1881. During World War II, 24,000 Banana Republic, Colorado Baggage Co., Forever passengers per day came or went from Union The 16th 21, H&M, Hollywood Cowgirl, Sunglass Hut, Station on the 80 trains per day that served the Street Mall Tricked Out Accessories, Claire’s, Bath and Body town. Its grand opening will be July 26, with is busy with Works and Gap. several new restaurants and a 112-room hotel. pedestrian Places to eat in Denver Pavilions include To reach the 16th Street Mall, take Interstate 25 traffi c and 5280 Burger Bar, Corner Bakery Café and north to Denver and take the Colfax Avenue, groups of Maggiano’s Little Italy. 20th Street or Speer Boulevard exits. Head for the people Visitors can access Larimer Square, a restored skyscrapers. Although most of Denver is laid out enjoying historic area, from the 16th Street Mall. in a north-south-east-west grid, the downtown the park- The free mall shuttles have long hours — from area is not. The downtown area is set on a like setting. 5 a.m. Monday-Friday, from 5:30 a.m. Saturdays diagonal, and the numbered street are oriented and 6:30 a.m. Sundays and holidays. The last northwest/southeast, rather than north/south. MallRide is at 1:21 a.m. Several of the streets are one way. Horse-drawn carriages and pedi-cabs also As auto traffi c is not permitted on 16th Street, provide rides on the mall. choose a commercial lot or park along meters, Parking in the vicinity of the 16th Street Mall is paying attention to the hours meters must have Places to see in the in commercial garages or lots and at meters along coins deposited. The Hard Rock Cafe is one of the restaurants on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. 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