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Photos by Sgt. Aaron Berogan Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., commander, 1st U.S. Army, pins the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) medal on former Capt. Andrew L. Bundermann, infantry officer assigned to Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, March 7 during a ceremony at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. Bundermann’s award was upgraded from a Silver Star to a DSC for his actions Oct. 3, 2009, while deployed to Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan. Minnesota native earns Distinguished Service Cross By Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield of mortar and small arms fire near their combat outpost 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, in Afghanistan. 4th Infantry Division In his Army physical fitness shorts and flip flops, and in the absence of the Bravo Troop commander, Bundermann MINNEAPOLIS — On the morning of Oct. 3, 2009, took charge of the Soldiers and began to coordinate external 1st Lt. Andrew Bundermann and the Soldiers of Bravo communication. Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, woke up to the sound See Medal on Page 4

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The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) transitioned to wearing the Army Materiel Command (AMC) shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) March 8. The new SSI provides a visual symbol of IMCOM becoming a major subordinate command to AMC. The SSI patch is worn on the left shoulder sleeve. It identifies the unit a Soldier represents and instills unit pride and legacy. “With the restructuring there will be a more cohesive effort at higher headquarters, which should have a trickledown effect to garrisons across the Army, and HHC garrisons, for more effective operations,” said Capt. Mike Gorman, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Fort Carson. Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper directed the assignment of U.S. Army IMCOM to the AMC, based on recommendations of the Installation Management Reform Study. The study conducted analysis, developed courses of action and provided recommendations to improve readiness across the Army. “This transition establishes unity of command and effort on our installations, improves the readiness of our Soldiers and formations, and strengthens the well-being of our Soldiers, civilians and Families,” Capt. Mike Gorman, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson, places an Army Materiel Command patch on the left shoulder of 1st Sgt. Edith Canada, HHC, USAG Fort Carson, signifying See Insignia on Page 4 IMCOM becoming a major subordinate command to AMC.

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during the battle of Kamdesh in much Medal the same way our Soldiers and I have, ever since … he was absolutely From Page 1 indispensable,” he said. “It’s really happening, it’s not a joke, Receiving the award in Minneapolis it’s not training, it’s not a movie, it’s not was not only momentous to Bundermann fake,” said Bundermann, describing and his Family but also to the UoM the day of the attack. “This is actually ROTC community. happening.” According to ROTC Cadet Hannah That was the start of the Battle of Thompson, a Howard Lake, Minnesota, Kamdesh, the battle between the 54 native, being part of the same program Soldiers on Combat Outpost (COP) that Bundermann was once part of, Keating and over 300 Taliban forces. is an honor. “The most critical decision we made Photos by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield “We are all doing the same things (that day), was when we said we can no Maj. Stoney L. Portis, former commander, Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry that he did as he was learning (to be an longer be on the defensive side of the Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, talks about former Capt. officer) and hopefully we can follow in back initiative and get into an offensive Andrew L. Bundermann March 7 during a Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) ceremony his footsteps one day,” she said. posture,” he said. “Whether radio, at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. The award was upgraded from a Silver Star to As Thompson enters her senior hands, yelling, screaming, whatever it is, DSC for Bundermann’s actions Oct. 3, 2009, at Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan. year at UoM, she said she is using communication was always key.” Bundermann as an example of how After 13-hours of battle, the Soldiers Bundermann, who was originally Bundermann was happy to see the to be a good leader. successfully defended their post but awarded the Silver Star for his actions Soldiers and the unit continue to receive “You want to be the best officer ultimately lost eight Soldiers: Justin in the Battle of Kamdesh, was one of 12 recognition for the work and bravery they you can be, but you have to realize there Gallegos, Christopher Griffin, Kevin upgrades from a Silver Star to the DSC, displayed that day. are (Soldiers) underneath you that are Thomson, Michael Scusa, Vernon the second-highest award for valor. The “(The award is) theirs more than it is willing to risk their lives … and follow Martin, Stephan Mace, Joshua Kirk and upgrades were part of a Pentagon-wide mine,” he said. “I just happen to be the you into combat, (Bundermann) is a great Joshua M. Hardt. review of combat awards given after Sept. person standing (on the stage) to get it.” example of that,” she said. Nearly 10 years after the attack, 11, 2001, launched by former Defense However, Maj. Stoney L. Portis, Bundermann, now a regional the Minnesota native stood in front Secretary Ash Carter. commander, Bravo Troop, 3rd Sqdn., manager for a consumer package goods of his Family and friends on stage of “I’m extremely privileged and 61st Cav. Reg., 4th BCT, at the time, company, said he misses certain aspects the Northrop Auditorium, where happy to be part of (this), but most said it was important to recognize of the Army. he once stood as a University of importantly it’s a great opportunity to Bundermann’s leadership. “I remember all the great things Minnesota student and Reserve honor those eight gentlemen every day,” “When I heard Andrew’s award was the Army has to offer, and joining the Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadet, said Bundermann. “I am very proud of getting upgraded to the Distinguished Army is still the best decision I made; to receive the Distinguished Service every single one of them and everything Service Cross, I was relieved and proud and I can’t say it enough about how much Cross (DSC) March 7. they did. I am very proud of that team.” to know the Army saw Andrew’s heroism I love that organization.”

Lt. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., commander, 1st U.S. Army, talks about former Capt. Andrew L. Bundermann, infantry officer assigned to Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, March 7 during a Distinguished Service Cross ceremony at the Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. James presented the award to Bundermann for his actions Oct. 3, 2009, while deployed to Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan.

any significant change here at Fort Carson,” said “ It gives the garrison, and Insignia Col. Brian K. Wortinger, garrison commander, From Page 3 USAG Fort Carson. “However, what it does it gives IMCOM, a seat at provide for us is, it gives the garrison, and it gives said Brig. Gen. Omar Jones, the Army’s chief of IMCOM, a seat at the four-star table so that we have the four-star table so that public affairs. senior leadership representation for the significant AMC’s mission is to develop and deliver mate- decisions that need to be made at the Army level.” we have senior leadership riel readiness solutions to ensure globally dominant While the SSI has changed for IMCOM land force capabilities. AMC Soldiers and civilians Soldiers, the organizational colors, distinctive unit representation for the are trained and ready to execute directed missions insignia and coins will remain the same. IMCOM’s in support of Army priorities and missions. workforce will remain at current locations, and no significant decisions IMCOM’s mission is to integrate and deliver positions will be physically relocated or eliminated base support to enable readiness for a globally- during the transition. that need to be made responsive force. IMCOM Soldiers and civilians The SSI made its first appearance during World handle daily operations of U.S. Army installations War I as units designed and fabricated insignia for at the Army level.” and services expected from any small city including wear on the uniform. The SSI was authorized for wear fire, police, housing and child care. before the end of the war and divisions, corps and other — Col. Brian K. Wortinger “On a day-to-day basis it should not create headquarters soon started wearing them. March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military

Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, ruck march 26.2 miles on Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Sunday in honor of the Soldiers from the World War II Bataan Death March. More than 400 Soldiers on Camp Buehring volunteered to participate. Memorial ruck honors WWII Bataan veterans Story and photo by Sgt. Liane Hatch Buehring, Kuwait, Sunday. — many Soldiers stepped up to challenge Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd ABCT, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public The Camp Buehring Morale, themselves and to honor historic veterans. finished third overall and first in the age Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Welfare and Recreation office hosted the “I’ve always wanted to do this, and group for 40-49-year-olds, with a time memorial ruck as a smaller version of here’s a great opportunity to give it a of 5 hours and 56 minutes. CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — one that takes place annually in White shot,” said 2nd Lt. Phoenix Jones with Not too far behind him was Sgt. Hundreds of Soldiers, including many Sands, New Mexico. Participants ruck 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, Wesley Langskov and Spc. Tristen from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat marched 26.2 miles in uniform, carrying 3rd ABCT. Smith, both with 3rd Battalion, 29th Team, 4th Infantry Division, honored rucksacks weighing at least 35 pounds. While Soldiers considered simply Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd ABCT, who World War II Soldiers from the historic Participation was voluntary, but finishing an accomplishment, some went out came in fifth and sixth place, respectively. Bataan Death March by participating despite their very recent arrival — and with with specific goals in mind, and it paid off. in a memorial ruck marathon at Camp one Soldier who arrived just two days prior Sgt. Dennis Albaugh with 64th See Ruck march on Page 11

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I attribute Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division week, her orders changed. She and her “I was more or less just worried about 100 percent of my success to the support classmate, 1st Lt. Charlotte Levine, being successful, not even really about I’ve received.” CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — became “firsts,” the first women assigned what that meant as a woman,” Penton said. Her support doesn’t just come from When asking deployed Soldiers at Camp as armor officers at Fort Carson. “I had my enlisted life, where all I had the top. Though Penton said she is tough Buehring, Kuwait, about goals for the “I got to (Fort) Carson in February to do was execute, and (now) I have on her Soldiers, her care for them and duration of a deployment, some might say 2018, and by March the company pulled to plan and oversee the execution. I dedication to the platoon shines through. they’re trying to save money or work on me in and made me a platoon leader. have to answer for what happened; did “She’s done exceptionally well as college courses. Others might say they From there we went straight into a we do everything correctly? Were we platoon leader,” Depuydt said. are focused on fitness goals or studying gunnery,” Penton said. “… I came in only successful? Where did we fail? There are Depuydt was Penton’s first gunner for the promotion board. knowing what I had learned at ABOLC, so many answers I have to have now, and when she arrived at the unit, and said But one lieutenant had a very and going into gunnery we would I have to own up to whatever happens.” they both entered new roles; they were different answer; 1st Lt. Ebony Penton sit and do drills all the time to make Penton said she is treated like a able to learn and grow at the same time. talked about her Soldiers and how to sure I was prepared and that I had all the Soldier and her gender isn’t even a factor. “The platoon responds really well to develop them, train them and how information I needed.” “At the end of the day, we’re all her leadership and we can tell how much to make sure they’re taken care of, The unit and leadership began Soldiers, period,” she said. “My company, she really cares about us,” Depuydt said. said the platoon leader with Battle molding her to become a good leader. my battalion, nobody has ever made “She’s just one of us, you know? We don’t Company, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor “I don’t know if it was in the back me feel like anything less. They don’t see ‘female,’ we just see that she really Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat of anyone’s mind that ‘Oh, we have a care that I’m a woman; they care that does perform, and she cares about us … Team, 4th Infantry Division. Her goals female (armor officer) now,’ but right I’m a Soldier.” and about our performance as a platoon.” are to help her Soldiers succeed in the away I saw that everyone wanted me to As the Army continues to integrate Moving forward, Penton is unsure Army and beyond. be successful, and I was able to qualify women into combat roles, Penton said what she wants her military career to It is that level of care and attention on my first gunnery,” she said. “It was she isn’t doing anything special. look like but knows she wants to be on that defines Penton’s leadership, said intense, there was a lot of screaming and “I don’t think of myself as being on the ground, turning wrenches. Cpl. Mitchell Depuydt, armor crewman, excitement, but we qualified. My whole the forefront of anything,” she said. “I’m “Being a platoon leader is awesome Battle Company, 1st Bn., 66th Armor platoon qualified.” happy to be here, and I’m happy to be because you’re right here, you’re in it with Reg., 3rd ABCT. That experience, Penton said, set the successful. But a lot of women have the Soldiers, but as I think and look at Penton, originally from Minden, stage for what she would describe as a already been to combat. Maybe not always moving up the chain … you get swept Louisiana, first arrived to the battalion successful year of training leading up to on the front lines, but we’ve been here up in meetings and briefings,” she said. in February 2018, straight out of the the unit’s deployment to Kuwait. as long as (women) been allowed to “I don’t know if I see a military career Armor Basic Officer Leader’s Course And while she came to the battalion, serve in the Army.” past company command.” (ABOLC) at Fort Benning, Georgia. new to armor, Penton was not at all new And while she doesn’t see herself Regardless of where her career Initially, she was assigned to Fort Hood, to the Army. as being one of the forerunners, she ultimately takes her, Penton was emphatic Texas — one of only two duty stations Having joined the Army in 2008, expressed tremendous admiration for about stepping out of her comfort zone Penton spent eight years as an automated the women who went before her. and confidant it was a good choice for her. logistics specialist before being put on “From the Women’s Army Core to the “When I was enlisted, never did I “ At the end of orders for recruiting in Rochester, New first few to go to Ranger School, and to ever think I would be an armor officer,” York. It was during that time she put those first women entering combat (job) she said. “But it’s been awesome. I would the day, we’re in a packet for Officer Candidate School roles — I probably wouldn’t have had this tell anyone who’s on the fence right now and upon graduation in 2017, was selected opportunity without them,” she said. to jump out there and challenge yourself. for armor. As she lives out this unique opportu- “I know it’s scary because you hear all Soldiers, “I think her prior service as an nity, Penton said she received nothing but the stories and you see the negativity enlisted Soldier adds a lot to her support from her leadership, NCOs and some people have. There are so many period. My leadership,” said Spc. Rodney Marsh, Soldiers in the year she’s been at the helm. people who are stagnant in their Army an armor crewman in Penton’s platoon. “Being thrown immediately into this careers who want to tell you that you can’t “She relates a lot more to the Soldiers position, it was a lot of anxiety for me,” do it. Bypass them. Find the answers to company, my than some of the platoon leaders who Penton said. “But I overcame it because the questions you seek, and find out and don’t have that previous experience.” everyone came alongside me, like ‘hey, do it for yourself. There’s support for you. battalion, Coming into her role as a platoon let’s do this, let’s work together,’ and Find it and go for it.” nobody has ever made me feel like anything less. They don’t care that I’m a woman; they care that I’m a Soldier.”

— 1st Lt. Ebony Penton

1st Lt. Ebony Penton, armor officer with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, directs Soldiers in the motor pool at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Saturday. Penton served as platoon leader for just over a year and is one of two female armor officers in the battalion. March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 9 Hardwood healing Success on court helps wounds of war By Sgt. James Geelen Maj. Michael R. Meyers II, left, coach for the All- 4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Army Women’s basketball team, presents a jersey Infantry Division to NBA Hall of Fame player and current Head Coach of Georgetown University, Patrick A. Ewing, during As a young boy growing up in Tacoma Park, a team practice last year. Meyers will be the head Maryland, Maj. Michael R. Meyers II, had a coach for this year’s All-Army Women’s team in May. passion for basketball and was a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers. allowed me to do the same for others,” he Meyers, battalion executive officer for 4th said. “Whenever you’re checked in mentally Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment on something, you’re checked out of all the Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, attended a negative things that happened to you.” private school where he met an inspirational Meyers used his military basketball career basketball coach, Chuck Faust, who fostered his and those around him to help his disorder. He love of basketball and helped develop Meyers’ began establishing teams at each base he was coaching ethic. stationed. “I credit all of my success to Coach Faust “The team at Fort Riley (Kansas) was and his coaching style,” Meyers said. “He helped amazing,” he said. “We produced an All-Army me do so many great things.” player and an All-Army trainer. I coached Meyers played basketball in middle school the Daegu, South Korea, team and we won the and some in college before joining the Army. All-Korea championship, and the Fort Hood “I felt my basketball skills were at a peak team won back-to-back championships, too.” when I commissioned as a lieutenant,” Meyers Throughout his military career, Meyers found a said. “But I felt there wasn’t a future for me as balance between his volunteer work and his Army a player.” career, where he was able to promote basketball But bigger things were in store for Meyers. and help other Soldiers handle their PTSD. While assigned to the “Black Jack Brigade” Meyers’ dedication to basketball is now being in Fort Hood, Texas, Meyers deployed to recognized. As of a month ago, he was selected Iraq, and returned with post-traumatic stress to be a part of the inaugural class of the Military disorder (PTSD). Courtesy photo Basketball Association Hall of Fame April 12 “I came back from deployment in 2007 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. and I had trouble adjusting, at times,” he said. “I Coaching basketball not only let him continue “The Hall of Fame selection committee was had strange feelings, anxiety and trouble staying working with and developing young players but also gracious enough to look at so many volunteers,” focused, and for a while it looked like I would turned out to be a way for him to manage the negative Meyers said. “I feel fortunate and blessed that they never be associated with basketball again. But then effects of deployment. thought of me.” I started coaching. Basketball has been a great way “I realized that by building these programs for me to maintain resiliency.” and coaching, it helped to keep me grounded and See Meyers on Page 11

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Military Of note Gate 5. Golf course and hospital access Save the date for TREA — The Enlisted will be through Gate 1. Commercial Briefs Association Chapter 1 is hosting a grand vehicles going to the housing area just reopening ceremony May 4, 1-4 p.m. at 3035B inside Gate 5, will be processed at Gate 5 S. Academy St. during this time. Hours of operation Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry Facility New hours of operation for Joint Personal These hours are approximate and may be — The facility located at building 1525 does not Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday- adjusted slightly. Community members launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing Thursday the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 should plan to use the other gates for access and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army p.m. The office will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. to Fort Carson during these times. Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which provides a for training and will open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered every Friday. A face-to-face personal property training — The 4th Infantry Division and by the LRC laundry facility. Annex A is posted at the counseling briefing is mandatory for JPPSO. At Fort Carson commanding general has directed Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in this time, the self-counseling option to process all Soldiers, sergeant first class through building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to clean their applications through the Defense Personal command sergeant major, chief warrant OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, not accept OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of is located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Casualty Notification Officer Training. Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment. The training is held in the USO building, at 524-1888 or email [email protected]. Gate closures for barrier maintenance — The 1218, room 203 on a first-come, first- Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday- Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct served basis. The class times are 8 a.m. Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building routine maintenance on the vehicle barriers to 5 p.m. The 2019 training dates are: March 1525, room 308. The phone number is 526-2840. Saturday-Sunday. The following gates will be 12-14 (full), April 9-11, May 7-9, June 11-13, Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong closed to both inbound and outbound traffic July 9-11, Aug. 13-14, Sept. 10-12, Oct. 15-17, St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from during the following times: Nov. 12-14 and Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer • Saturday: Gate 20 will be closed 7 a.m. to Williams, Casualty Assistance Center operations adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but noon; Gate 4 will be closed 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and trainer, for additional training opportunities. can provide general claims assistance. Household goods • Sunday: Gate 5 roadway at the barrier will Call 526-5614 or email usarmy.carson. claimants must report their loss or damage directly be closed 9 a.m. to noon. [email protected] to the transpor­tation service provider (TSP) by fax or The housing areas will be accessible through or [email protected]. through the Defense Personal Property System at http:// www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must pre-separation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; • S oldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, be subm­ itted to the TSP within nine months of delivery initial coun­seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., Unit Soldiers. household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- for Per­sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. customer is served at 3:30 p.m. visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort • Transition services in building 6237 — include • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. a mandatory weekly five-day program covering in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program transition overview, Military Occu­pational Skill 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, call (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at Crosswalk, finan­cial planning, U.S. Depart­ment 526-3321 for an appointment. one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. of Labor employment workshop and Veterans • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday- to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days. in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on predeployment brief or a profess­ional development • Transition services in building 1118, room a case-by-case basis. brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP 133 — Biweekly elective classes available • Subsistence Support Management Office, building for upcoming job fairs and job postings. following the five-day TAP program include 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 social networking, Bring Your “A” Game, employer 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Elwell St. near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, interview — services include a computer lab to complete the techniques and dress for success. See Briefs on Page 12

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Meet 1st Lt. Jacob Lay, the 4th Infantry Division earn the coveted EIB. He went above and beyond and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Lay is a by preparing himself for the EIB test while platoon leader with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor continuing to prepare for the unit’s upcoming Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat deployment. Lay earned his EIB with “True Team, 4th Inf. Div. He completed all 42 tasks Blue” standards by passing every event the and the 12-mile road march in order to earn first time. His knowledge and expertise during the Expert Infantryman’s Badge (EIB). Out this strenuous event demonstrate that he is a of 811 candidates, Lay was one of 91 to READY leader and represents the best of the successfully complete all of the training and Ivy Division. Steadfast and Loyal!

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Photos by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield Left: A Soldier with 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, sets up a radio Feb. 21 during Sapper Stakes, a competition that challenges Soldiers through various physical and mental events, focusing on mobility, countermobility and survivability. Above: Another Soldier with 52nd BEB, 2nd IBCT, assembles an M2 .50-caliber machine gun Feb. 21 during Sapper Stakes on Fort Carson.

us his insights on the game, teaches us and trains Ruck march Meyers us to be on (a higher) level.” From Page 5 From Page 9 Felton has been playing on the All-Army Women’s Team since 2014. Meyers being the head Neither had ever completed a marathon before, but both The people selected were mostly coaches who coach again this year has influenced her desire to said it felt great to finish. made big contributions to the game and are great try out for the team this summer. “I didn’t know too much about (the Bataan Death mentors to all service members. “Last year was a great experience,” Felton March) before, and then I watched a documentary last “He’s very passionate about what he does,” said said. “It was intense playing with people from all night about it,” said Smith. “I had no idea, so it was really Lt. Col. Gavin Luher, commander, 4th STB, 4th SB. around the world, who are in the military and played cool to learn what it was all about and then be able to “You can tell he’s pouring his heart and soul into work collegiate basketball as well.” come out here and do this.” and with sports. People can tell when you’re ‘going Luher agreed and said Meyers is constantly The annual memorial event, which originated in through the motions’ and I never see that with him.” developing his team. New Mexico in 1989, honors the legacy and sacrifice of While Meyers was waiting to hear about “You can always see progress, they’re achieving the American Soldiers who endured what is now known the Military Basketball Association Hall of Fame, more each time,” Luher said. “I think that through as “The Bataan Death March.” After seven months of he decided to put in an application to coach the All- a month of practices, (the) team will build, become fighting the Japanese in the Bataan region of the Army Women’s team. more cohesive and really progress through that Philippines, U.S. and Filipino forces surrendered and, On Feb. 8, Meyers was selected to be the coach train-up and preparation for their tournament.” as prisoners of war, were forced to march 65 miles to of the All-Army Women’s team for the second While the goal is to improve upon last year’s confinement camps throughout the island. Approximately straight year, and hopes to be able to bring the gold silver medal, Meyers wants his fellow Soldiers to 10,000 men died during the march: 1,000 U.S. forces medal back to Fort Carson. represent their units and the Army with pride. and 9,000 Filipino. Of those who made it to the camps and “He’s a great guy, a great coach, who knows “I’m really excited I get to represent the 4th were later freed in 1945, approximately one-third died as the game very well,” said Sgt. Radiance Felton, SB and Fort Carson as a head coach, building and the result of health complications after their release. human resource specialist with 4th SB. “He gives supporting military athletes.” 12 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019

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Behavioral Health Volunteer Mimi Chough • Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations Better Opportunities at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979. for Single Soldiers Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works Business Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch, located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283). The Work Management Branch is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday- Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 526-6112. Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Cor ­respondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details. Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24- Mt. Carmel celebrates team member Mimi Chough who volunteers 15-20 hours each hour phone number is 526-0051. week at Mt. Carmel conducting behavioral health counseling for our clients – veterans, transitioning service members and their families. e Marriage and Family erapist Candidate for licensure serves on a team of licensure candidates and master’s degree- Briefings level interns who provide more than 8,000 hours of care each year at Mt. Carmel through Retirement and ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/ traditional and alternative therapies. DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 for details. Mimi has been with Mt. Carmel since completing her master’s-level clinical internship here Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ in 2018. She was drawn to the behavioral health  eld by an interest in people and a passion Briefings/Levy.html. for the stories unique to each person’s life. Today she helps veteran and military couples through workshops, retreats and counseling services to improve communication, increase Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building connection and assist with transitions in marriage. 324, conducts orienta­tions by appointment. The orien­tations discuss Disposition “I’m drawn to serve the veteran population to honor my father, Daniel R. Costello, who Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government served two tours with the Navy during Vietnam,” said Mimi. “I grew up around veterans; property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ­mental most of my Dad’s friends were veterans and my brothers and I were never far from a veteran needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn in questions, mentor to teach us the ‘Army way’ or ‘Navy way’ to do something. “My father was deeply touched by his time in the military and was impacted by the people call 526-9689; for environ­mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/ he met, and he always passed his pride in being an American to his children. We lost my donation RTD, call 466-7002. father several years ago but I recognize his spirit in the veterans, young and old, that I meet each day at Mt. Carmel,” said Mimi. “I’m proud to serve veterans of all eras and branches and honored be a part of an organization that reaches so many. I volunteer to give back to those Ongoing who have given to our country, and to bring healing and ful llment to service members and The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training their families, for they are my family too.” (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation maintenance and supply posture by providing technically proficient personnel as trainers, mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also offers refresher training in areas such as EVENTS CALENDAR Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of Command class; Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP, Mar 16: Mar 20: Mock Interview Event, PTS/Trauma relief-focus staff and unit level); Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Tai Chi, 10-11 am 9 am-Noon Mar 20: Preparation; Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations; Chemical, biological, Mar 16: Boy Scout ADA Badge Event, Creating your Best Resume, 1-3 pm radio ­active and nuclear; arms room operations; maintenance operations, driver’s Noon-3 pm training program; Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) training; Mar 20: Warriors First, support group Mar 18: Spiritual Coverage, meet with for justice-involved veterans, 4-5 pm Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor a chaplain, 10 am-2pm Mar 20: Art erapy promoting stress pool shop operations; that can be scheduled for individual or group training. For Mar 18: One Family Parenting Class, relief and self-healing, 5-7 pm more information or to schedule training, visit the COMET team in building 1435, 6-9 pm Mar 21: PTSD Support Group, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or [email protected]. Mar 19: Spiritual Connection Group, 10-11 am Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and non-denominational discussion of Mar 21: Free tax-preparation/electronic maintenance of facilities to recycling support. Following are phone numbers spirituality, Noon-1 pm  ling for all, 11 am-4pm and points of contact for services: Mar 20: Employer Day: U.S. Census, Mar 21: Neutral Zone Bible Study/ • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance 11 am-2 pm (*2,000 jobs) Brown Bag Lunch, 1-2:30 pm contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer­gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Help Us Support Ours: • E levator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overflowing or health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and emergency service is required. safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has • F acility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s. directly impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints. more than 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email have direct impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. [email protected]. • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email anthony.d.haag. Le n m e at [email protected]. • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Jerald Just at veteranscenter.org 524-0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds main­tenance and contractor response to service orders. • Portable latrines — For latrine request at Fort Carson visit the DPW website’s Visit us at alphabetical listing of programs and services at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/ 530 Communication Circle, Colo Springs & SFL-TAP, 7366 Mekong St, Fort. Carson Services.html. The portable latrine infor­mation is located under latrines. To receive portable latrine request information email Aaron Greenwood aaron.m.greenwood2. [email protected] or call 524-3100. March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 13 Community Abrams snares national award

The Abrams Elementary School Choir performs during an Story and photos by Scott Prater and proud. Our students have shown continued growth assembly at the school March 8. Colorado Department Mountaineer staff across math, reading and writing areas and have been of Education officials joined Fountain-Fort Carson outpacing the growth of students at other schools.” School District officials and Fort Carson leaders to Abrams Elementary School at Fort Carson earned The National ESEA Distinguished Schools present Abrams with a national award for achievement a distinguished honor March 8. program recognizes award winning schools in three during the event. During an afternoon assembly, Colorado categories. Abrams earned its award for performance Department of Education (CDE) Commissioner Dr. in category two: closing the achievement gap between Katy Anthes announced that Abrams is one of 68 student groups. schools nationwide to earn the National Elementary “We’re closing the performance achievement gaps and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School between students, which are based on socioeconomic Award for the extraordinary success of its students. status, gender, ethnicity and other (identifiers),” Skaggs Anthes joined Fountain-Fort Carson School said. “Often there are big disparities among sub groups. District officials and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson But, our kids are achieving across all sub groups. Commander Col. Brian K. Wortinger in presenting So, we’re seeing smaller gaps or no gaps at all the award to Abrams Principal Lois Skaggs and the between groups.” school’s students, teachers and administrators. The CDE collects all school data from throughout “Abrams students had an amazing amount of the year and decides on awarding its winners following success in 2018 and that’s attributed to the school’s careful analysis. teachers, but it also shows the support gained from “Five years ago, this school was struggling,” Skaggs parents, community members and Army leadership,” said. “We were consistently scoring the lowest in the Anthes said. “To all of the students here, this award district. I think our change in systems was pivotal in shows you are growing and learning and putting in the improving, as well as our focus on student engagement work in the classroom. Out of 750 schools in (Colorado), and standards-based teaching. Our classrooms are busy Abrams earned this award because the school has raised and our classrooms are loud. Our teachers work hard and its student achievement for all its students.” are constantly looking for new and creative solutions According to Anthes, “Abrams has attained the and new and different ways to keep kids engaged.” highest rating of student performance that a school can achieve for the past three years. This includes achievement for all students and all sub groups of students. It’s incredible.” Anthes then presented the student body with a check from the CDE for $10,000. Skaggs, in her sixth year as principal at Abrams, said earning Dr. Katy Anthes, commissioner of education, Colorado the award, considering Department of Education, presents Abrams Elementary it is presented to such a School students with a check for $10,000 during a small group of schools ceremony at the school March 8. nationwide, was quite a surprise. “We knew we had great performance Lois Skaggs, principal, Abrams Elementary numbers, but this School, recognizes students for their performance comes as a shock,” during a national award presentation ceremony she said. “We’re happy at the school March 8. 14 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019 Can yoga help back pain? By Sgt. Katherine Smith an exercise program reliant on 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th self-efficacy and devoted time to Infantry Division yoga can reduce pain and disability better than even conser­vative physical Throughout the day, people rely therapy, and can improve physical on their bodies to have the mobility and mental function. and stability to move around and Most yoga classes consist of accomplish tasks. Having low back poses which emphasize balance, pain can disrupt life and plans by not core strength and stability, only making it difficult, but painful and mobility, as well to perform everyday tasks. as how the mind connects Many people start to avoid the to and controls muscles. things they used to enjoy, like hiking, Yoga positions can biking or playing sports. That slowly range in difficulty and transitions into avoiding or dreading position; from hand stands much simpler tasks, such as bending to lying on the back and focusing on time with a physical therapist or so even on vacation, find a chance to over to put shoes on or reaching up to how breathing moves your body. a technician. move. The organization also offers put away dishes or groceries. For some, focusing on breathing There are several resources on mindful retreats to veterans looking Chronic low back pain (CLBP) and the way the body moves can and around Fort Carson available for for an escape and a chance to can be debilitating. Numerous studies be more difficult than deadlifting. veterans and Family members that practice mindfulness and movement have shown that gentle and purposeful Yoga is unique, as it is not only offer free or discounted yoga in a controlled environment. There movement can drastically reduce the designed to tax the body physically programs. The Fort Carson Directorate are even scholarships for veterans effects of chronic low back pain. by pushing the limits of mobility and of Morale and Family, Welfare and who would like to participate in the According to a systematic literature stability, but also serves as a mental Recreation website has an events retreats but don’t have the funds. review by the U.S. Department of workout. The workouts try to calendar listing available classes in the If sitting in a room full of people Veterans Affairs in conjunction with activate muscle groups together and gyms on post, including free classes doesn’t appeal, there are several other the University of California and flow from one position smoothly to for physical readiness training groups ways to get moving. The website has Brown University of over 25 research the next. Conservative physical twice a week and classes available to an online library with poses and studies, CLBP “is the most common therapy also focuses on mobility everyone throughout the rest of the descriptions of each pose or a home cause of limited activity in people and stability but lacks the connection week offered at different times. practice library to follow along. below the age of 45.” yoga has from one exercise or pose Veterans Yoga Project is a resource Just by doing a search online, many The review also stated CLBP is the to the next. Physical therapy may open to veterans where free or people discover a plethora of videos “second most frequent reason for visits also lack the mental component discounted yoga classes can be found; to choose from at a variety of levels. to a physician, the third most common and is not designed to be a calming visit https://www.veteransyogaproject. Just make sure to consult with a reason for surgery and the fifth most or breath-focused program. org for more information. The website health provider to help determine a common cause of hospital admission.” However, it does have the added offers the opportunity to search for proper treatment and movement This study goes on to state that bonus of having a one-on-one instructors and classes by zip code, plan fit for each individual.

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Fort Carson’s Outdoor Recreation Center transformed into an exotic zoo March 8 as Soldiers, their Families and community membersE took advantage of an opportunity to see and touch a variety of animals uncommon to these parts. Live reptiles, insects and rodents from distant lands took their positions inside a conference room at outdoor recreation and many seemed accustomed to the limelight. Hosted by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), the event brought some of nature’s most interesting exotic animals in for an up-close and personal interaction with children and their families. More than 100 attendees were greeted by a red-tailed boa constrictor as soon as they walked into the room. There were no cages or enclosures, (except for the tarantulas, scorpions and exotic cockroaches), so attendees could see and touch the shells, skin and tails of most of the odd creatures. Tatyana Nunez, the event’s director and an EFMP systems navigator, wore the boa constrictor for roughly 10 minutes as the first attendees arrived. Tatyana Nunez, “The boa was heavy, so it was difficult to hold systems navigator, for long, but the kids loved touching its skin and Exceptional Family marveling at its size,” Nunez said. “And, that was just Member Program, the beginning of the experience.” shows a red-tailed Attendees also touched chinchillas, hedgehogs, boa constrictor to geckos, a bearded dragon, a tortoise and a blue tongued attendees during an skink, which looked like a long, lightly colored lizard. Animal Adventures “These animals aren’t native to Colorado,” said event at the Outdoor Kathy Beers, the animals’ owner and founder of Kritter Recreation Center Karavan, an organization that seeks to educate children March 8. and adults about some of nature’s lesser known species. “Most people don’t get a chance to see these exotic Fort Carson community Family members get an up-close look at a blue tongued skink during an Animal animals, let alone get close enough to touch them.” Adventures event at the Outdoor Recreation Center March 8. Nunez organized the Fort Carson event after meeting Beers through a mutual acquaintance last year. “We hosted this event in Fountain last year and it was a big hit then, so I thought it would be great to Fort Carson Directorate of Family and Morale, bring it to the Fort Carson community,” Nunez said. “It’s Welfare and Recreation’s Exceptional Family a great fit for the EFMP program because some children Member Program hosted an Animal Adventures with autism or attention deficit disorders have sensory event at the Outdoor Recreation Center March processing concerns. They like to feel different textures 8. Attendees saw and touched small exotic and these animals are very distinctive. The kids loved animals, including hedgehogs, scorpions the tortoise, the bearded dragon and the chinchilla. So, and tortoises. we want to provide that sensory aspect but also provide some education background for each of the animals.” Soldiers and Family members volunteered to handle each animal prior to the event, which allowed Beers, a retired school teacher, to visit each station and talk about where each animal came from, its habitat and normal behavior. “The boa constrictor is a rescue animal that was found here at Fort Carson, but its not native to Colorado,” Beers said. “The bearded dragon, the blue tongued skink and sugar gliders are native to Australia, for example.” Fort Carson Organizers ended the hour-long event community Family with a sugar glider demonstration. The members touch sugar glider is not a bird, it’s an opossum. the skin of a And, even though it doesn’t have wings, it bearded dragon can glide short distances. on display during Attendees were amazed when the sugar an Animal glider took off from a volunteer’s outstretched Adventures event hand and landed on Beer’s shoulder 10 feet at the Outdoor away. So, she repeated the flight three times, Recreation each time to rousing applause. Center March 8. “It’s our goal to have two of these events each year,” Nunez said. “We see more children and Family members every time Fort Carson community Family members feel a chinchilla’s fur during we’ve hosted it so, we’re looking forward to an Animal Adventures event March 8 at the Outdoor Recreation Center the next event, possibly this summer.” March 8. 18 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019

Community Of note • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of Briefs American Red Cross and Evans Army Emergency Services (DES) Community Hospital (EACH) summer • Dana D. Carneal, DES volunteer youth program — The Fort Carson • Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and Claims to the estate Red Cross, on behalf of EACH, is offering Missile Defense Command/ARSTRAT Maj. Fernando Cruz Lavana — With deepest regret a unique Youth Volunteer Summer Program G-6 SOI DIV RSSC EAST to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims May 29 to July 26. The program is designed • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and against or indebtedness to his estate should call so participants can “try on” a career in health, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Capt. James Amott at 366-0138. learn new skills, serve the community and • Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works Spc. Thomas R. Jones — With deepest regret to the earn volunteer hours. Interested youths must • Michael Rose, DFMWR Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims be between the ages of 14-17 years old, hold • Chad Staggs, DES against or indebtedness to his estate should call a military identification card and submit a Any Army appropriated fund civilian 1st Lt. Samantha Dormieny at 270-307-5055. completed Red Cross Summer Volunteer employee wishing to donate annual leave Pvt. Cody Maines — With deepest regret to the Family Youth Program application by April 5. to a listed employee, must complete the of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or Applications are available for pickup in the OPM Form 630a at http://www.opm. indebtedness to his estate should call hospital Red Cross office, room 1011. For gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a. 1st Lt. Terell Fraser at 803-463-7415. more information, contact the American Red pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund Sgt. 1st Class Martin F. Jury — With deepest regret Cross at 526-7144. civilian employee from another federal to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Do you want access to your medical records? agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is against or indebtedness to his estate should call — Before making a trip to Evans Army interested in donating, he must complete 1st Lt. Joel Anderson at 612-219-2477. Community Hospital, consider logging into the OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm. TRICARE online and accessing its “Blue gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b. General announcements Button” feature. Securely view, download and pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/ Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your print medical profile, lab results, immunizations HR office for annotation. Both forms must Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at and vital signs for yourself and Family members then be forwarded to Clinton Moss Jr. of the 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling under the age of 12. To conveniently view Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory for Health is every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. medical records, visit https://www.tricareonline. Center (CPAC) by fax at 526-7541 or by Meals in Minutes is every second and fourth com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex.xhtml. Proceed email to [email protected] with Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy Sleep Habits is to “Health Record,” then “Download My the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-8627 for every first and third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stress Data” to access medical records. more information. Employees experiencing Management is every second and fourth Thursday Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort a medical emergency (personal or Family at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and Away is every Carson serviced employees have been approved member) who will exhaust their leave second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Retire Strong to receive donated leave due to an emergency balances quickly should contact the CPAC class is currently under construction. Performance medical condition: Management Employee Relations team. Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes. aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor. through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Healing Touch at EACH — Healing touch is a Red Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, Cross Program that is a gentle, energy-based, in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. hands-on technique that works with the human Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) energy centers and field. The healing touch pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital objective is to bring an overall sense of well-being can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the to help manage life’s daily stresses. The approach at this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- Family member travel screening process for overseas is ideal to those looking to explore additional care Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. assignments and address questions regarding the to their regular medical routine. Healing touch is Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding offered to all active duty, Family members and SFL-TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier retirees at Warrior Family Medicine Clinic at 4:30 p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. Evans Army Community Hospital. Appointments transition team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, Missed hospital appointments — When someone is are available Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. offers career services for transitioning Soldiers, a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the front Family members and veterans at a new office. people missed out on that appointment. A habitual desk at 526-9277. The office is located in building 6237, room no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking Education Center has moved to building 1012 — 115, SFL-TAP. Services include no-cost their appointments, denying several patients the • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street transition or job seeker assistance and access opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans • Full services are available for active-duty to paid internships, veteran benefits support, Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four Soldiers; limited services are available for supportive and behavioral health services, ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the Family members, DA civilians and veterans financial counseling, support groups, discounted clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line Hours: professional clothing and more. Call 526-8758 at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online Reception, administration, check-in (room 138): or visit https://veteranscenter.org/. or via phone when the automated AudioCARE • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers calls a few days before the appointment. Army education counselors: a two-day Facility Management Class — Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; training is for military and civilian facility Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments) managers on the installation to help them p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment understand their roles in maintaining buildings. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as there The class instruction includes all aspects of microchip implan­tation, dental appointments and is limited availability. facility management and is offered once a month, sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying Computer lab (room 103): Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3 p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 Army personnel testing: about DPW Facility Management Program, email for information or to make an appointment. • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to [email protected] or call 526-4320. Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an pick up results visit the reception and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — outpatient lactation support appointment Monday- administrative office in room 138. Evans Army Community Hospital has begun Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mountain BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group Post Birthing Center, located on the third floor of • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and for Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, Evans Army Community Hospital. Breastfeeding 1-4 p.m. (closed Friday) stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the classes are available on the first Thursday of each Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. 138 a t least 15 minutes prior): Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows Significant others are encouraged to attend ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. these events. Call 526-7172 to register for the pick one session): Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term breastfeeding classes. • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or assistance to Department of the Army civilian Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. employees, active-duty spouses and Family Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: members, and retired military personnel and Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the 8:30-9:30 a.m. eligible family members with adult living problems, surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. substance use concerns and issues affecting These surveys provide direct feedback to health Visit the on-post, full-service college offices workplace productivity and well-being. Work site care providers to improve quality of care, patient (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle interventions are offered and consul­tation is available experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado to super­visors and managers regarding workplace additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial DA civilian employees. Services are made available See Briefs on Page 20 March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 19 ‘Oh, I get it now’ Commentary by Maj. Chad Davis there will come a day when what we wonder will be and eyes, still not knowing if the operation had been Chaplain, 4th Sustainment Brigade explained. Age teaches us wisdom, and we begin to a success, still not knowing if Dyke would be able understand things with experience, but even the old to see, or would still be blind. With the removal of In the movie, “The Return of the Jedi,” the evil have many unanswered questions. People wonder the last layer of gauze bandage, William looked emperor woefully mocks Luke Skywalker, “Only about the ultimate reality of their relationship with into the radiant face of his new bride for the first time. now at the end, do you God, about justice and loved ones they have lost. “You are more beautiful than I ever imagined,” finally understand.” William M. Dyke was a young man who became he said. He was wrong, as the blind at the young age of 10. Despite this handicap, Faith is essential, we must believe in God, whom next few minutes of the he grew to be a very intelligent, witty and a we cannot see, at least for now. movie revealed. There are a handsome young man. While attending graduate That reality is like having gauze around our eyes, lot of things people wish school in England, Dyke met the daughter of an until the glorious revealing of the reality we have they understood. In English admiral. The two soon were engaged. trusted in. It will all be made clear. At the coming of the midst of setback Though never having seen her, Dyke loved her very Jesus on the clouds of heaven, he will be revealed, and hardships, people much. Shortly before the wedding, at the insistence and we will find him to be more beautiful than all wonder if God cares, of the Admiral, Dyke submitted to a special we have ever imagined. and often call out to treatment for the loss of his sight. Hoping against See what great love the Father has lavished on God asking, “Why did hope, Dyke wanted the gauze from his eyes removed us, that we should be called children of God. Dear this happen?” during the wedding ceremony. He wanted the first friends, now we are children of God, and what we Some things are thing he saw to be his new bride’s face. will be has not yet been made known. But we know not clear to us as we As the bride came down the aisle, Dykes father that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for walk the earth. Yet, began unwinding gauze from around Dyke’s head we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:1-2 NIV)

Chapel Briefs Chapel schedule Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. Catholic Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at Fort Carson Middle School. Enter off of Harr Avenue and drive behind Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 Healer Chapel 6333 Martinez Street, Evans Army Community Hospital the school, look for signs. Contemporary worship, children’s • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious building 1500 education, 524-2458 • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both • Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., • Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 526-7386 services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https:// reconciliation, 526-8583 • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, • Monday-Thursday and first www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details. • Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, Friday of month, noon, Religious Education class — Classes are held from 526-8583 526-8583 Mass, 526-7386 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being reconciliation, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Protestant Latter-day Saints Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; Healer Chapel (general protestant) is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email Evans Army Community Hospital Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship [email protected]. Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Soldier Memorial Chapel, Prussman Chapel (gospel) chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected]. building 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at 845-392-8425 Barkeley Avenue and Prussman or email [email protected]. Boulevard, building 1850 • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Buddhist Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through Native American prayer/spiritual services — school, 526-5744 chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts • Sunda y, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the Avenue and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at sweat lodge include prayer and purification,spiritual Provider Chapel (general protestant) 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details. and emotional support, and more to military members. Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350 Eastern Orthodox The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota • Sunda y, 9:30 a.m., bible study Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. • Sunda y, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information and Jewish Chapel NeXt (contemporary) protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Fort Carson Middle School, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333- off Harr Avenue 2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the academy. [email protected]. • Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889 Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for • Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, Islamic men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second 524-2458 Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the call 526-5769. Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information. Spanish Bible Study — meets at Soldier Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

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Evans Army Community Hospital Briefs (EACH) offers online payments — EACH offers an online payment From Page 18 option. Visit https://pay.gov/public/ for every survey returned to increase beneficiary home for a convenient and quick access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. way to make electronic payments After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans to federal government agencies Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. with credit cards, debit cards or is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The direct debit. This is a secure service Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s provided by the U.S. Department north side and is open 24/7. of Treasury. Paying online is Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts the preferred method for paying beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered EACH medical bills. Visit https:// nurses who can answer urgent health care questions www.evans.amedd.army.mil/ 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give PatientsVisitors/Billing for more professional advice to treat the condition at home or information. refer for an acute appointment. The nurse advice line VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. Identification Number verifications 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of are conducted at the Fort Carson division and customizable unit-specific merchandise Police Station, building 2700, from available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. Pay for medical records online — The TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal Evans Army Community Hospital that allows users to make, change or cancel Release of Information section has appointments at military hospitals or clinics, partnered with the Department of the including same-day appointments. It also lets Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH users view radiology and lab results, medication Resource Management Division/ profiles and immunization records. Users can also Uniform Business Office to offer use the system to refill prescriptions for military patients the option to pay for copies of hospital or clinic pharmacy pickup. Visit https:// their medical records through Pay.gov. www.tricareonline.com to create an account. Patients who need duplicate copies of JAG assists with name change, adoption — The medical records, as well as insurance Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult agencies and legal offices now have the name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. option to use Pay.gov for copy record The office cannot provide court representation charges ($14 for a digital record or but can furnish the necessary documents and $20.80 for a paper record, which procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. includes search and processing, plus Ambulance service — Post officials urge community 13 cents per page). Visit https://pay. members to contact emergency personnel by calling gov/public/form/start/72613275 for 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the more information. emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb- TRICARE benefits — Surveys have threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and found that most service members ambulance crew will be able to administer critical and their Families are confused by care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE at 526-7111 for more information. is an enormous and complex health The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a care system. There are several nonprofit, all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, TRICARE programs available dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their depending on status and location. Families. 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home.pcisys.net/~djr 10% OFF LESS HASSLE, MORE HUSTLE! 578-9988 WITH AD March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 21 At Ease Museum Discover the Pioneers Museum The Colorado including children ages 2-10 years old who will enjoy Springs Pioneers the display, “Beads, Blankets and Buffalo: Trade at The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum tells the story Bent’s Fort.” The exhibit is interactive with a carpenter’s Museum is housed in the former of Colorado Springs shop, trade counter, kitchen, tepee and Santa Fe Trail El Paso County Courthouse built and the Pikes Peak wagon as they experience a “day in the life” at Bents in 1903. region. The museum Fort. The fort was a trading post along the Santa Fe is housed in the Trail during the 1830s and 1840s. old El Paso County Other exhibits include “Pikes Peak Community Courthouse built in College: 50 Years of Colorado Springs History,” “Any 1903. It was used until Place North and West: African Americans in Colorado 1973 when a new Springs,” “Behind the Lens: Photographers of the Pikes courthouse was built. Peak Region,” “One Man and His Vision: General The old courthouse William Jackson Palmer,” and a renowned collection was restored to of Van Biggle Art Pottery. historical accuracy The museum offers tours four times a week entitled before the museum “Windows into History.” These tours are approximately took over the building 45 minutes long. Tours allow visitors to discover the in 1979. stories behind the people who traveled to the Pikes The museum uses Peak region. Contact the museum for tour times. multiple exhibits with historical artifacts to Travel distance relay the history to Photo by Nel Lampe 7 miles its visitors. “Francis Drexel Smith: A Legacy on Canvas” displays more than The museum not only houses displays of art Price 20 paintings completed between 1920 and 1945. Smith and geography, but also educates museum goers Free relocated to Colorado Springs in 1901, and in 1919 about historical health issues. Colorado Springs was became one of the initial trustees of the Broadmoor Art advertised to be a premier health location for the Hours Academy. The exhibit will be on display until Dec. 28. treatment of tuberculosis. “City of Sunshine” exhibit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday “The Story of Us: The Pikes Peaks Region from tells the story of how individuals seeking treatment for A-Z” is another exhibit that allows visitors to explore tuberculosis played a role in shaping the Pikes Peak Contact history and geography of the Pikes Peak region using region. At one point, one-third of people coming to 215 S. Tejon St., 21st century technology. Visitors can select a letter Colorado Springs were patients, families or employees Colorado Springs, CO 80903 from A to Z and learn about the people, places and in supporting industries. 385-5990 events that helped shape the region. There is something for everyone at the museum, http://www.cspm.org

Attraction House of Bounce open daily Colorado Springs’ House of Bounce leave to run errands, attend appointments is a good place to take children under or to get food, and return later. 12 on a cold or snowy day. It’s a place Parents accompanying their children the kids can play, no matter what the are admitted free. weather, and the 5,600 square-foot Birthday parties can be held at the facility provides a lot of space. House of Bounce’s three-party rooms. Ten inflatables are in the House of Families must provide the birthday cake Bounce, such as a Hot Air Balloon Slide, and other refreshments; call 445-0676 Magic Jump Obstacle Combo, Blast for details. Zone Magic Castle and a 40-foot long Parents cannot drop their children obstacle course that can accommodate off, they must be present during the visit. two competitors at once. However, there is a “Parents Night Perhaps the most popular and fun Out” March 22, when parents can sign inflatable is the Velcro jumper/wall. up to leave their children at the House Manager Holly Williams said the kids of Bounce from 5:30-10 p.m. for a $25 put on a Velcro suit, get on the jumper fee for the first child and $15 for each and stick to the Velcro wall, and have a additional child. Pizza by the slice will lot of fun doing it. be available for purchase during the There’s a separate area for toddlers, event. Children will be treated to free which includes age-appropriate toys and popcorn and a movie. a farm-themed inflatable, complete with friendly farm animal figures. Travel distance There’s a snack bar located on 18 miles a balcony at the back of the facility, Photos by Nel Lampe furnished with chairs and tables where Hours Toddlers play in an parents can have a cup of coffee or a snack Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to area set aside for while watching the children play. Since 6 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to them. A farm-themed there’s free Wi-Fi and internet available, 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. area is provided for parents can catch up on e-mails if they the under 3 crowd. choose or watch the big screen TV. Price Although the snack bar is well $11 for 12 and under; $9 for ages stocked with snacks, sport drinks, 3 and under chocolate milk, ice cream and specialty coffee, patrons are allowed to bring their Contact The snack bar area, own snacks and drinks. 2360 Montebello Square Drive, with chairs and tables, Admission is $11 for children ages Suite E provides a place for 3 to 12. Admission is $9 for those 3 and Colorado Springs, CO 80918 parents to hang out, under. There’s a 10-percent discount for 445-0676 use the provided military Families with identification. http://www. Wi-Fi and watch their Admission is good all day; patrons may coloradospringshouseofbounce.com children at play. 22 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019

• “Rain - A tribute to the Beatles” is children of all ages. Tea parties with dozens of At Ease April 9 at 7:30 p.m. beloved costumed characters, as well as merchants • Gabriel Eglesias’ “Beyond the Fluffy” is April 13 and restaurants join in the fun with sidewalk Beyond the gate • Jim Gaffigan will be in town April 26 at 8 p.m. sales, treats and surprises. Traxxas Monster Truck Tour is at Southwest April 28 the Colorado Restaurant Association The Western Museum of Mining and Industry Motors Events Center, 950 S. Prairie Ave., presents the “Taste of Pikes Peak.” The annual announced the opening of its latest exhibit, Pueblo, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. event will be at the Broadmoor World Arena and “Underground Mine Lighting.” The exhibit Competitive, 10,000-pound monster trucks will open to the general public from noon to 3:30 p.m. showcases the museum’s large collection of mining crush cars, race, do wheelies and more. Get the There will be food, live demonstrations and more lamps and accessories. More than 50 lamps are chance to meet the drivers and get an autograph at than 80 local restaurants and vendors. Tickets are part of this exhibit, including oil wick lamps, safety the pre-event. Visit https://www.monstertrucktour. now on sale during an early bird special period at lamps, carbide lamps, battery-powered lights, miner’s com/copy-of-redmond-or?fbclid= prices of $10 off the original prices until March candlesticks and much more. Kids of all ages IwAR33OtO-X2OsHRSitORLOYbvLDWHow 31. The Early Bird prices are $35 plus applicable can enjoy a scavenger hunt and scout around the 1iMMota8Jeo-hZ(underscore)dJi5z3BQX1TPks fees for general admission and $55 plus museum to find other lighting artifacts to win a for more information and to purchase tickets. applicable fees for VIP access. Tickets can be prize. The exhibit will remain on display through Jurassic Quest is coming to Colorado Springs purchased online at http://www.pikespeakcenter. June 9. For more information on the museum, its Friday-Sunday. The event begins at 3 p.m. com/, http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/, or exhibits and events, visit http://www.wmmi.org/ and is at the Colorado Springs Event Center, https://www.axs.com/; at the Pikes Peak Center or call 488-0880. 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. This is an indoor or The Broadmoor World Arena box offices; or The 35th Annual Colorado Springs St. Patrick’s event, but has an outdoor portion that will be via phone at 520-SHOW. Day Parade will be downtown Saturday from weather dictated. Adults cost $22, seniors (age Look forward to warmer weather and register noon to 3 p.m. There will be a 5K-fun at 10 a.m. 65+) are $20, kids (ages 2-12) are $22 and VIP for special events at the local nature centers. and a Leprechaun Fun Run at 11 a.m. The parade kids’ tickets cost $36. The VIP ticket includes • Bear Creek Nature Center will begin at St. Vrain Street and head down unlimited rides and activities. But all kids’ - Chocolate bunny egg hunt, April 20 Tejon Street to Cimarron Street, where dozens tickets include the dinosaur exhibit, dino cinema, - Nature scavenger hunt, May 11 of parade entries will march in their finest St. science station and a crafts and coloring station. • Fountain Creek Nature Center Patrick’s Day green. For more information, visit There will be free parking. For tickets and more - Chocolate bunny walk and egg hunt, http://csstpats.com/. information, visit https://www.jurassicquest.com/ April 20 Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is events/colorado-springs-co?fbclid=IwAR3xR1c - Girl Scout Day, April 28 hosting a Winter Track Detectives event KFikKyswiXdGYLBijcfAxSf3ExiGM9P10ZBel4 - Family fun day festival, May 5 Saturday at 11 a.m. For $10, adults age 16 vtOIzaKjsOYY(underscore)8. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is hosting its and older (15 and under are free), can enjoy a Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site will hold a annual “Run to the Shrine” event May 18. The guided tour with an interpretive park ranger. blacksmith workshop. There will be three, 4-mile run or walk curves through the zoo, up The hike will cover up to two miles and attendees one-day workshops for beginners. Each to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun and back can encounter tracks, scat, feathers, rubs, participant will forge practical and decorative down. The race offers something for just about burrows, and much more left behind by birds, items from hot steel to take home. Those everyone. For those with a competitive nature, coyotes, elk and badgers or even see some of the 16 and older can register and view prices there is chip timing, for competitive athletes, wildlife in person. Dress in layers and be ready online at https://rockledgeranch.com/black and accommodations for jogging strollers with to walk on uneven ground and possibly snow. smith-workshop-2019/. The upcoming safety equipment for the families. Enjoy the Meet at the visitor center. For more information, workshop dates are March 22-24. picturesque view with a 1,000-foot gain in visit https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/ Just Ruck and Kingdom EmPOWERment elevation. The race will conclude with a party event-details.htm?id=49B5A3E2-07F1-2A92- Outreach Ministries are teaming up to host a at Lodge at Moose Lake. Registration includes D3A389564D5E9279. 5K at Garden of the Gods April 27 at 9 a.m. admission to the zoo for the day. This is the The YMCA at 3035 New Center Point, is hosting a The event is to raise awareness about veteran only opportunity to travel to Shrine Road by grand opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. suicides and offers an open forum for people foot all year. Registration is now open but The event is free and open to the public. There to share their stories with each other while closes May 15. Visit http://www.cmzoo.org/ will be giveaways, a tour, dance party and more. encouraging and motivating one another. Arrival index.php/guest-information/zoo-events/run-to- Discounted tickets are available for the Colorado and T-shirt pick-up time are 7:30 a.m. and the-shrine to register. Mammoth’s Lacrosse Military Appreciation participants will meet at the Visitor Center, 1805 May is just around the corner and so are the Old Night March 23, 7 p.m. at the Pepsi Center. Peak N. 30th St. There is a $25 registration fee, sign Colorado City Territory Days. Memorial Day Military Care Network is selling discounted tickets up before April 20 to receive a souvenir T-shirt. weekend will be the annual event with lots of fun for $29. Military veterans and their Families will For more information and to sign up, visit https:// activities for the entire family. Free shuttles are be honored at the game. Visit https://Mammoth. runsignup.com/Race/CO/ColoradoSprings/ provided from the Coronado High School and KSETickets.com/PMCN to purchase tickets. JustRuck5KColoradoSpringsGardenoftheGods. Rock Ledge Ranch, May 25-27. There will be live “The Story of Us” is currently at the Colorado The 11th annual Manitou Springs Lantern Parade music, petting zoo, vendors, a mechanical bull, Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon is presented by Concrete Couch and Golden gold panning and more. St. The exhibit takes a look at the history of Lotus Foundation and Smokebrush Foundation The Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Colorado Springs, from A to Z. Other exhibits in for the Arts at Manitou Springs Memorial Park Blvd., is hosting a Hot Wheels - Cool Rides the free museum depict the history of Colorado Park in Manitou Springs April 5. On this day, indoor and outdoor car show May 26 from 10 Springs and the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the community parades in the streets to show off a.m. to 4 p.m. Displayed will be all years, makes Tuesday-Saturday. homemade lanterns. There will be music, dancing and models. There is limited indoor space. There The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. and celebrating. The event is free. For more will be door prizes and trophies awarded in various has the following events coming up; call information visit http://www.concretecouch.org/ categories. Register day of show or online at 520-SHOW for ticket information or visit or email [email protected]. https://www.aceent1.com for $35 per car. http://www.pikespeakcenter.com/. The Falcon Wanderers Walking Club is hosting Fam Fest: Family Arts and Music Festival is • “Shen Yun: 5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn” an Earth Day Walk April 20. The event is June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic City is Tuesday-Wednesday noncompetitive, free and open to the public. The Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. in Colorado “O Beautiful! Shifting Landscapes of the Pikes walk begins and ends at the Garden of the Gods Springs. There will be live music, kid friendly Peak Region” is at The Fine Arts Center at Visitor and Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th St. The activities including a bounce castle, crafts, Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through Aug. 5K and 10K routes include trails in the park and painting, shopping and more. Admission is 4. Admission is $5-$10. Call 634-5583 or visit are rated for moderate walking. Strollers can free. For more information, visit https://www. https://www.csfineartscenter.org/ for information. complete the 5K course, but wheelchairs are madeformoreproject.org/. The Broadmoor World Arena has some big events not advised. Start times are between 9 a.m. to The Great Inflatable Race will be in town July 20, on its calendar. Check with the box office at the 12:30 p.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. Leashed pets are 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes World Arena at 520-SHOW. allowed, but no pets inside the Visitor and Nature Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles are spread • “Disney on Ice: Worlds of Enchantment” is Center or the Trading Post buildings. For more throughout the course and they will bounce, March 22 at 7 p.m.; March 23 at 11 a.m., 3 and information, call Curt Converse at 591-8193. bump and slide all over the place. Bring friends 7 p.m.; and March 24 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Old Colorado City is hosting a Mad Hatter 2019 and family to this event to get out and get active. • “The Illusionists” is March 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. event April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/ both evenings Colorado City is transformed into a wonderland Colorado-Springs for more information, tickets • Monster Jam is April 5-7 full of fancy and free interactive events for and registration information.

Have an idea for the At Ease section? Email your suggestion to [email protected]. March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 23 24 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019 At Ease Within the gate The Exchange is hosting a Luck of the Irish event Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gate 3 Express. There will be a kids’ coloring contest, Events an Irish cauldron hunt, tasting, sampling and more. Fort Carson’s Network Enterprise Center is hosting a Tactical and 2019 Technical Day Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Elkhorn Conference Center. Featured technologies include, ruggedized communications, test and measurement and VTC solutions. Register at https://www.ncsi. com/event/fortcarson/. For National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Exchange is giving out a memorial lapel pin March 29 for veterans who served in the Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is partnering with the U.S. of America Vietnam War Commemoration to honor Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice. 5:30-7:30 PM The Fort Carson Conservation Law Enforcement Program will Stargazers Theatre host the Colorado Hunters Education Course from 8 a.m. to March 28 5 p.m. March 30-31 at the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. $30/person Participants must attend both days and pass the exam to receive the Hunters Education certification. There are limited seats available. For additional information or to register, visit https://register-ed.com/ Tickets Available at CSBJ.com/Events events/view/138076. “After Hours” at Grant Library, 1637 Flint St., building 1528, is April 12, 5-7 p.m. The event will feature a guest reader, games, giveaways, movie and refreshments for some after-school fun. Call 526- 2350 for more information. 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS The Fort Carson Color Fest is April 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The event is open to all 4:30-6 pm • $25/person DOD eligible patrons and their guests. Visit https://carson.armymwr. The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) com/programs/fort-carson-color-fest-1 for the festival schedule and additional information. 2019 EVENT SERIES The Color Fest is also hosting an Egg Splash event from noon to 2 p.m. SPONSORS: VENKAT REDDY April 13 at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Call 526-2706 for more information or visit, https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ April 11 color-fest-egg-splash/2962211/35784. Ever wonder what it’s like leading one of the Celebration of the Military Child Magic Show will be at Grant fastest-growing university campuses in the Library, 1637 Flint St., building 1528, April 20 10:30-11:30 a.m. state? Dr. Venkat Reddy knows. Reddy has Call 526-2350 for more information. been a part of the UCCS community for more than a quarter century. He currently serves Save the date for Easter brunch April 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elkhorn as the chancellor and professor of fi nance at Conference Center. The event will feature a special appearance by the UCCS, charged with creating and executing Easter bunny, prizes and giveaways for the kids and a balloon artist for the vision for the system’s Springs campus. entertainment. The food menu includes: ham, mashed potatoes, roast beef, biscuits, gravy, grits, omelet station and more. Reservations are recommended. For more information and prices, visit https://carson. armymwr.com/calendar/event/easter-brunch/2900043/35738. Capt. America will be at the Exchange April 27 from 2-4 p.m. Save the date: now is the time to begin training for the Fort Carson Spartan Race July 13-14, 2700 Wilderness Road. For more information and registration, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ Southeast spartan-race/2900044/35739. Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first competition Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times Join Colorado Publishing House as we unveil the winner of the per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on an honor Southeast Business Plan competition AND learn which companies system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. are celebrating diversity and inclusion — all in one luncheon! The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay certified April 25 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Cost: $40 per person looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear GO TO CSBJ.COM/OUR-EVENTS TO SIGN UP for the month. Prizes are awarded to top three participants. Call 524-3773 for details. The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans pay $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range 4:30-6 pm • $25/person time the second Saturday of each month. Call 719-896-6196 for The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) more information. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: 2019 EVENT SERIES • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday SPONSORS: LINDA WEISE from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. May 9 • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards Linda Weise is the CEO and founder of the Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe Colorado Springs Conservatory, which she rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits established in 1994 to bring world-class for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. performing arts education to the region. Weise • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a is a graduate of Oberlin Conservatory in piano soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. and vocal performance. Weise and the CSC Red Pin — have been recognized throughout the state •  Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red and across the country with numerous awards. head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. CSBJ.com/Events • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Call 526-5542 for more information. March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Sports

Got Em Coach’s Addonis Wallace races between two Ballerz defenders to score during a game Tuesday night at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

Got Em Coach claims victory Story and photos by Walt Johnson In the semifinal games, the Ballerz moved into the over two and a half minutes left in the game. After Old Mountaineer staff championship game, but the real story was the other School sank a three-point shot it had a two-point lead, semifinal game. Old School and Got Em Coach were but Graham quickly tied it with a layup. Old School The 2019 Fort Carson company-level intramural clearly two of the better teams in the league this year then hit a three-point field goal to give it a three-point championships were underway Monday at Iron Horse and in the first half each team showed why it was a lead with just over a minute left in the game. Got Em Sports and Fitness Center with 12 teams looking to favorite to win the title. Old School got the biggest Coach countered with a three-point field goal to tie the win this year’s championship. When the final game lead of the first half, seven points, but Got Em Coach game again at 51 with 45 seconds left. Got Em Coach was played Tuesday night, Got Em Coach was the fought its way back into contention and trailed by stole the ball with 15 seconds left in the game and last team standing and claimed the championship. only three points at halftime 33-30 setting up what made a layup to take a 53-51 lead, which sealed the In the first few games of the tournament, Rick promised to be an exciting second half. game with four seconds left. Flair defeated the Ghost Riders; the Rough Riders Old School started the second half on a 7-2 run to Got em Coach took the momentum from its defeated the Islanders; and the Outlaws defeated take a 39-32 lead, but Got Em Coach nailed a three- semifinal victory into the championship game building the Slampigs to move to the second round of action. point shot to pull back within four points at 39-35. Old a 10-point lead with 10 minutes left in the half. That The second round saw the first major upset of the School pushed to take the lead to eight points 43-35 only served to wake the Ballerz up as it closed out the tournament as higher seeded Chief Keys fell to Rick and it looked like it would take command of the game. half on a 22-10 run to take a 34-29 halftime lead. Got Flair, which moved Flair into the semifinals. The Got Em Coach fought back again closing to within em Coach recaptured the momentum in the second Ballerz got their first win of the tournament, defeating 44-40 with just over six minutes left and then tied the half and after five minutes led by seven points 41-34. the Rough Riders to move into the semifinals. On the game at 44. After Old School made a free throw to From that point on they outplayed the Ballerz and won other side of the bracket, form held up as Got Em take a 45-44 lead, Dame Graham scored a layup to the championship 65-56. Coach defeated the lower seeded Outlaws and Old put Got Em Coach ahead for the School defeated Default to set up a monster semifinal first time in the game with just contest between the two teams.

Above: Got Em Coach’s Marquis Redfeain watches a three-point Left: Got Em Coach’s Dame Graham shot sail through the net during a floats in the air for two points during game Tuesday night at Iron Horse a game Tuesday night at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Sports and Fitness Center. 26 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019

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The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Complex will hold its next indoor climbing wall orientation Fort Carson Soldier class Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon at Iron Horse Ashedah Acoy, left, Sports and Fitness Center. Class instruction trains at McKibben includes knot tying, belay techniques and climbing Physical Fitness communication. People who complete the course Center with staff will be certified to use the indoor climbing walls member Kay Jones at post fitness facilities. The course can also be a Tuesday. McKibben prerequisite for more advanced climbing trips PFC is now offering and programs. Classes are $20 per session. Spartan SGX evening Register at outdoor recreation or call 526-5176. classes every Tuesday Cheyenne Shadows Golf Academy is now taking and Thursday from sign-ups for its spring adult classes. The six- 5:15-6:15 p.m. The week program is designed for all skill levels and classes are being includes putting, chipping, pitching and the full taught by Spartan swing instruction. The class includes going to the instructors assigned course several times to test new skills, according to to the facility. event organizers. The classes begin March 23 from The cost is $3 per 4-5:30 p.m. The cost is $199, which includes nine participant and the hours of instruction, greens fees, equipment and class is designed to carts when the classes go out on the course. get people ready for For more information or to sign up call 332-0024. the Spartan challenge Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club is hosting a events coming to Fort Military Long Drive (MLD) qualifier April Carson in July. For 20. The winner will receive an expense-paid trip more information, call to compete in the MLD Championship, at Fort McKibben PFC Jackson, South Carolina, which will be televised at 526-2597.

on the Golf Channel. The winner will also Photo by Walt Johnson receive a $500 gift card to Cheyenne Shadows. Call 526-4102 for more information. Child and Youth Services (CYS) has begun sixth annual running of the Falcon 50. The event have their shirts mailed to them after the event. registering athletes for soccer, flag football has four race distance options: 50-mile run, Register and see more information at http:// and tennis. The season is scheduled to begin 26.2-mile run, 26.2-mile military heavy ruck pattillmanfoundation.org/pats-run/. in mid-April and run through the end of May. march, and the newly added 13.1-mile run. To The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Registration can be done in person at Parent register and for more information, visit https:// Scramble is scheduled for April 5 at Cheyenne Central Services, building 1518, on Prussman ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=64230. The run Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway Boulevard, or online through https://carson. is open to DOD identification cardholders only. at the golf course for the event beginning with armymwr.com/. Call 526-4425 for details. The April 27 Tillman Honor Run is an event a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation Office will to honor the late Pat Tillman, a former scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first sponsor a “Get on The Bus Trip” to Monarch Army Soldier who was tragically killed in Friday of each month, weather permitting. Mountain Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Afghanistan. The event begins at 2 p.m. and Call 526-4102 for more information. The trip will go to Monarch Mountain for what will be held at Rock Island Trailhead, Peyton. The Colorado Rockies are offering military organizers say will be a fun-filled day of skiing or It is a 4.2-mile run or walk. According to event members special ticket buys this season. The first snowboarding. The cost for the trip is $85: includes organizers, the Tillman Honor Run is a casual, opportunity will be when the Rockies take on the lift ticket, rental equipment and transportation; family-friendly fun-run allowing people to Los Angeles Dodgers April 7 at 6:37 p.m. Military $75: includes lift ticket and transportation; $55: come together with Arizona State University personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, includes rental equipment and transportation; $35: Southern Colorado alumni, fans and members of pavilion and upper reserved infield and outfield includes transportation. People can register for the the military community as they remember and area for their Family and friends for $17 each (with trip at the post outdoor recreation facility. honor the legacy of Tillman. To get a Pat Tillman a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from The U.S. Air Force Academy is hosting its annual run shirt the day of the event, register by April the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, Falcon 50 Race Series April 27. This event is the 11. Participants who register after April 11 will ask for the military discount and provide reference number 38756432 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Woman of the Year Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may apply, and all areas are not Naomi Graham, available for each game. left, World The National Physique Class Athlete Committee 2019 Program (WCAP) Nutrithority Denver boxer, talks Open and Northern about recent Colorado Bikini, accomplishments Bodybuilding, Classic in the ring Physique, Figure, with Charles Fitness, Men’s Leverette, WCAP Physique, NPC, head boxing Women’s Physique coach. Graham championships will was recently be held in Denver recognized at the March 24 and April 2018 Colorado 14 respectively. The Sports Woman of Denver Open will take the Year banquet place at the Exdo Event as the number Center, 1399 35th Ave, one female boxer Denver, CO 80205 and in her weight the Northern event class in the U.S. takes place at the and the number Marriott Hotel Denver three boxer Tech Center, 4900 in the world S. Syracuse Street in rankings. Denver. Visit https:// Photo by Walt Johnson musclequest.com/ for tickets. 28 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 29 30 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019 March 15, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — March 15, 2019 FINANCING AVAILABLE Let your Tax Refund go further with the lowest prices - anywhere, anytime

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