July 25, 2014

Vol. 72, No. 29 July 25, 2014

Ready to roll

Members of the Fort Carson Special Reaction Team stack on their up-armored transport during a training exercise at Patriot Elementary School, July 18. More than 300 Fort Carson police ofﬁ cers received small group training from local police departments during the ﬁ ve-day training event that culminated with a scenario of multiple active shooters and hostages. See story on pages 22-23.

Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey

Afghanistan withdraw 2-77 closes FOB Walton By Staff Sgt. Whitney Houston 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry forces fi rst arrived,” Linn said. Army News Service Division, was the last unit to roll out of Forward Tearing down a FOB the right way isn’t an easy Operating Base Walton, July 17, marking an end to a task, as equipment and structures accumulate over the FORWARD OPERATING BASE WALTON, permanent coalition presence in the area. years. Through the closure process, it became necessary Afghanistan — The hollow aluminum tent frames “We (left the area) before noon on the 17th, and to ethically dispose of some of the equipment, and clanked as they hit the ground during quick disassembly. FOB Walton is now a part of Afghanistan once again,” simultaneously decide what equipment to consolidate The tents were the last standing structures on a huge said Maj. Samuel Linn, who serves as executive offi cer and ship back to the U.S., said Capt. Bernard Tumanjong, empty lot in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, once and operations offi cer, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. supply offi cer, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. known as Forward Operating Base Walton. “It’s a full closure of the FOB, which means The 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, we’ve left it like we found it when American See Afghanistan on page 4

Message board INSIDE The National Night Out event is Aug. 5 from 4-8 p.m. in the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel parking lot. There will be events for children of all ages, to include rock wall climbing, a dunk tank and a bouncy house. Families can have car seats inspected. Pages 36-37 There will also be food. Pages 8-9 Page 18 2 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Meet next greatest generation Garrison Commander: Col. Joel D. Hamilton Commentary by Mike Howard greatest generation. But to understand, we must understand Garrison Public Affairs Offi ce how we took our professional military into the 1900s, Fort Carson Public Affairs Offi cer: a military built and formed largely in the 1800s. Dee McNutt Many of our young men and women are coming home The American boys of summer 1918 turned the tide Chief, Print and Web Communications: from war to Fort Carson these days. Isn’t it great to see the on World War I over in Europe to start the new century. Rick Emert reunions? Happy sons and daughters, moms and dads While the start of it was 100 years ago this summer, Editor: Devin Fisher welcoming home men and women from war. Gen. John Pershing spent most of our time in It has been a long hard row to hoe, as my own dad used that war preparing and training the American Staff writer : Andrea Stone to say about this time every summer. We’ve felt 13 hard Expeditionary Forces. While we suffered heavy H a p p e n in g s : Nel Lampe years of war since 9/11. We all know that this doesn’t mean casualties, our part of the fi ght was decisive, but during we’re done and that we can put up our feet — there is the last six months of it. S p o r t s w ri te r : Walt Johnson plenty of row to go. Some say that this war in Europe did not end. The L a yo u t / g ra p h i c s : Jeanne Mazerall The Mountain Post proudly sent off its warriors and American boys of summer 1944 turned the tide of World just as proudly welcomed them back multiple times. Our War II in the Pacifi c and European theaters. 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Army News Service Collateral personnel, battalion level and below, will continue to WASHINGTON — The Army is “ breaking new receive the 80 hours of training. ground” in efforts to combat sexual harassment and sexual The SHARP Academy assault in the ranks, according to a top Army official. training will give the Army “We like to lead from the front and that is part “well-rounded professionals” of our campaign efforts,” said Carolyn Collins, the in addressing prevention and deputy director of the Army’s Sexual Harassment/ response, and solid advisers in Assault Response and Prevention program. the commands, Collins said. “This is the No. 1 priority for the Army, it’s “It is to really set the standard the No. 1 priority for the secretary of Defense and the for the nation on how we effectively Department of Defense, and we really need to ensure address this issue and work cultural the training and the standards reflect the emphasis change in the Army,” she said. the senior leaders have placed on this issue,” she said. 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working with them every Afghanistan day on the ground gives From page 1 them a good impression of what the U.S. Soldier “We had all of this excess equipment, so we had to is. I really love it.” really coordinate with our Afghan partners and decide Step by step, as what we were going to do with all of it,” Tumanjong said. the base crept closer “We used groups like the Defense Logistics Agency to its closure, safety and others like it to decide what we were going to sell measures were increased to the Afghans, what to throw away and what the unit simultaneously. Security needed to bring back home.” elements patrolled the area Linn said that the proper withdrawal after an to protect the FOB up until occupation is not only the right thing to do, but it shows the last truck exited. the Afghan partners that the Americans respect them “The analogy that I and their land. would use in describing “The alternative to closure is abandonment, which the retrograde of FOB would really send the wrong message,” Linn said. “By Walton is disassembling deliberately retrograding the FOB, it sends a clear an airplane while you’re message to the Afghan people, and the Afghan National flying it,” Linn said. “It’s Security Forces, that it was done in a deliberate and really a unique challenge controlled manner and returned it to its rightful owners in that you’ve got to get rid in the same way it was found. It shows respect and a of everything without close working relationship between the International decreasing your security Security Assistance Force and the Government of the posture; and it’s pretty Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.” evident to the enemy FOB Walton served as a strategic point in Regional what you’re doing so you Command – South during Operation Enduring Freedom go through a period of because of its placement just north of the Kandahar increased risk, which Provincial Police Headquarters. you’ve got to mitigate. “Its strategic importance was such that it has been “There were two collocated with the police headquarters. The civilian coordinated attacks about protection element was collocated with a coalition a week ago on the police Photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Houston presence, which gives you better communication that’s headquarters and the provincial security meeting From left, Spc. Jamie Morris, Spc. Daniel Adensam, Command absolutely indispensable for joint operations,” Linn said. simultaneously, which we mitigated with our Afghan Sgt. Maj. Kevin King, Spc. Ricky Schumann and Spc. William The deconstruction of the FOB offered unique partners,” Linn said. Banks, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Division, opportunities for U.S. Soldiers to work with local Closing FOB Walton safely and properly is a step retire and fold the U.S. flag July 15, as base closure operations nationals in the area daily, and develop good working in the right direction for the autonomy of the Afghan come to an end and U.S. troops prepare to leave Forward relationships. National Security Forces, Linn said. Operating Base Walton, in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. “My favorite part of being out here has been “We’ve given them the time and space to develop The FOB served as a strategic joint operating base with working with the local nationals,” said Sgt. 1st Class in their own capabilities, and this closure is a chance Afghan National Security Forces during Operation Enduring Ernest Gorbet, platoon sergeant, 2nd Bn., 77th FA for them to improve upon their current condition and Freedom, and was officially closed the next day. Reg. “That’s where the alliance grows, because I feel be able to carry on, on their own,” he said. CID offers reward A reward of $2,000 is being offered the incident, but does not wish to for information leading to the arrest be identified, will be briefed on and conviction of the person(s) available options in maintaining responsible for breaking into the their confidentiality. building 7467 motor pool on Fort The reward offer expires July 10, Carson and stealing government 2015. property to include three drill sets, Those with information con- three portable drills, an electrical cerning this matter are encouraged toolkit and numerous components to call the Fort Carson CID Office of a Forward Repair System. at 526-3991 or the Military Police Anyone having knowledge of desk at 526-6199.

StAnArS &iSiplinE Center of Army Profession and Ethic The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic has published a number of courses for leaders to use when training their Soldiers on the profession of arms. These courses, and accompanying lesson plans and course materials, are available on the CAPE website, http://cape.army.mil. Since its inception in May 2008, CAPE has published the following courses: Standards and Discipline Customs, Courtesies and Traditions Military Expertise Trust Honorable Service and Stewardship On average, CAPE has released a course every three months. The courses are available for download directly from the site. For more information on the program and its courses, go to http://cape.army.mil/contactus.php. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 5 AFSBN-Carson welcomes new commander Story and photo by Sgt. William Smith actions will speak louder than our words,” he said. “Your Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La., deployed 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office actions over these past two years were loud and clear. teams in support of the brigade combat teams in “We had over 220 individual deployments, the fight, and recovered countless pieces of reset Lt. Col. Mark W. Vandersteen assumed command supported three rotations to the National Training equipment — mighty statistics for the smallest battalion of the Army Field Support Battalion-Carson during a Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., and one to the Joint on Fort Carson,” Rants said. ceremony at Founders Field, July 18. Vandersteen thanked Rants for helping Vandersteen, who previously served as him transition into the unit. the deputy support operations officer, 593rd “Lt. Col. Rants, you should be truly Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Joint proud of the state of which you leave this Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., replaces Lt. Col. battalion and its many accomplishments under Kevin J. Rants, who will retire later this year. your great leadership,” Vandersteen said. “I The change of command featured the wish you and your Family all the best in your traditional passing of the unit colors from future endeavors. the outgoing commander to the ceremonial “To the members of the ‘Workhorse’ host, Col. Steven L. Allen, commander, 407th Battalion, I look forward to serving together Army Field Support Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, in this great organization, providing the same and then to the incoming commander. first-class support and striving to be recog- “Today we welcome Lt. Col. Mark W. nized by those we support as the sustainment Vandersteen and say goodbye to Lt. Col. Kevin enabler of choice.” J. Rants,” Allen said. Vandersteen has served as a platoon leader, After highlighting the unit’s achievements company commander, battalion executive under Rants’ leadership, Allen welcomed officer and brigade operations support officer. Vandersteen to the formation, stating that he His military awards include the Bronze Star with is the right person to lead the battalion into one oak leaf cluster and the Army Meritorious the future. Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster. “Lt. Col. Vandersteen, you will be a valuable part of Fort Carson as the next commander of the Army Field Support Col. Steven L. Allen, left, commander, 407th Battalion … and to the mighty 407th Army Army Field Support Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, Field Support Brigade,” he said. hands the Army Field Support Battalion-Carson Rants followed Allen, commending his colors symbolizing the transfer of command team for their achievements. to Lt. Col. Mark W. Vandersteen, incoming “‘Team Workhorse,’ two years ago, I commander, AFSBN-Carson, during a stood in the conference room and told you our ceremony on Founders Field, July 18. 6 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014

Triumphant return

Photos by Dani Johnson Above: Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, enter the Special Events Center during a welcome home ceremony for about 360 Soldiers, Monday. Right: Soldiers from 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., salute during the national anthem at a ceremony honoring their return from a nine-month rotation in Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During their deployment, they conducted security cooperation, joint exercises and training. The brigade deployed approximately 2,500 Soldiers. The brigade partnered with members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces to strengthen ties between the two nations and enhance security in the region. The United States has had a long-standing bilateral defense relationship with Kuwait, promoting security and stability in the region. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 7

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14-SC-01002 ProCycling_10.125x15_FNL.indd 3 7/16/14 10:02 AM 8 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 9 Combatives more than fighting Story and photos by “It’s not just about boxing or being which costs the unit money.” Combatives is not about creating Sgt. William Smith a good jujitsu fighter, it’s ‘I am using Flores wants people to understand violence, it is about controlling the 4th Infantry Division Public my skills that I learned and putting that combatives is not about learning to situation while using the minimum Affairs Office them into my Soldiers’ hands to use become a mixed martial artist. amount of force necessary to neutralize in a technical aspect to be applied in a “A lot of people see combatives a threat in a hostile situation,” Flores Once a year instructors from Fort combat situation,’” said Sgt. 1st Class as fighting, fighting, fighting, but said. “We are here to learn how to Benning, Ga., come to post to certify Derrick Haynes, senior instructor, that is not what we are here to learn. protect ourselves and our comrades.” more than 30 Soldiers in level three com- U.S. Army Combatives Academy, Fort batives. After the Soldiers complete the Benning, Ga. 28-day course, Friday, they are certified “Level three combatives is all to teach other Soldiers basic combatives. about ‘train the trainer,’” Haynes said. “The course focuses on more than “It gives them the certification to be just fighting,” said Sgt. 1st Class Shawn able to certify Soldiers in their unit Pretat, combatives noncommissioned in basic combatives — it is a true officer in charge, 4th Infantry Division. combat multiplier.” “The program is more geared toward Haynes said it is a program that has applying the skills they have learned something to offer for everyone from and using it in a tactical situation.” private to general, male to female, young The program includes instruction to old. on how to apply combative techniques In a time when the Army is down- into room clearing, vehicle extraction, sizing training, combatives costs nothing search and seizure and other combat for a certified Soldier to teach, but has operations. several benefits. Above: Staff Sgt. Alastair “The training is real beneficial to Harris, patient administration, the units the Soldiers are from,” said Company B, 10th Combat Staff Sgt. Shane Flores, training room Support Hospital, punches Staff Sgt. Shane Flores, training room noncommissioned officer, Company through the guard of Staff noncommissioned officer, Company C, C, Headquarters and Headquarters Sgt. Aron Chand, combat Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, Battalion, 4th Inf. Div. “With us engineer, Company A, 299th 4th Infantry Division, puts simulated hostile being instructors we’re able to train at Brigade Engineer Battalion, detainee Sgt. Deion Collins, signals the lowest level and have more Soldiers 1st Stryker Brigade Combat collection analyst, Company B, 743rd certified in basic combatives versus Team, at the Modern Army Military Intelligence Battalion, in flexi cuffs sending one or two Soldiers to learn Combatives Program, July 18. during level three combatives class, July 21. the same thing from an official school,

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A Lean Six Sigma process improvement either side of that,” said Jackson. “During “The benefi ts are pretty profound. baseline program has resulted in a 75-percent our pilot, we were able to get the time down First and foremost, it’s all about the decrease in the processing time for to 10 days with 1.33 days of variation. Soldier and his Family. If they do not was 39.2 personnel actions for Soldiers assigned to Ultimately, over the next fi ve years we know when, or if, they are moving, it the 43rd Sustainment Brigade. could realize a cost savings of $112,000.” affects their ability to plan and prepare processing The pilot program, which falls in In addition, the administration person- for a permanent change of station,” line with the overall LSS methodology, nel identifi ed issues and addressed some said Jackson. “Second, the gaining unit days … was conducted Oct. 13 through July 16 areas of concern. thinks they have a Soldier coming to in order to help improve processing of “We discovered many issues along their unit who potentially will not arrive During our the Department of the Army Form 4187, the way, such as lack of information, lack on time, or at all. Third, HRC believes assignment deferment/deletion throughout of systems, lack of leader engagement,” they have covered all their personnel pilot, we the brigade. said Jackson. “We assessed the issues and issues and have no knowledge that there “Our working group of the S1s developed ‘quick wins’ to address some of is a problem until the 4187 is submitted.” (Administration) and myself, sought to those points of potential failure and saw She said she believes the biggest benefi t were able to decrease the processing time of 4187s for immediate results.” in the future will be the digitalization of assignment deletion/deferment to below “This project helped fi nd where the all administrative submissions, which will get the time 30 days to meet DA guidance,” said Maj. problems were within the processing of improve timeliness and save the Army money. Amy Jackson, executive offi cer, 43rd SB. actions,” said Sgt. 1st Class Leon Franklin, “We have to change the culture, and down to “We had not been meeting that goal and S1 noncommissioned offi cer in charge, that takes time and dedication,” said there was a lot of variation in the process.” 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd SB. Jackson. “We will start with the 4187s and 10 days …” During the 10 months of running the “The process will streamline the routing of hopefully begin to process our awards by — Maj. Amy Jackson program, the brigade saw a reduction in actions through the channels to (U.S. Army) applying the same procedures.”

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CooksStory and photo serve by specialist masses to open his own restau- Sgt. William Howard rant in his hometown of Detroit. 1st Stryker Brigade Combat “It’s taught me how to cook Team Public Affairs Office, for mass amounts of people at one 4th Infantry Division time while under pressure, how to talk to people, do inventory, order The kitchen is filled with the provisions, scheduling and pretty smell of 100 pounds of bacon, a vat much anything you can think of stewing collard greens with large in food service,” said Crockett. pork bones, 157 pounds of barbecue Even with 21 different chicken and 30 slabs of pork ribs. menus each month the chefs Amid a chaos of activity, food are encouraged to enhance each service specialists from the 1st meal by adding their own flair Stryker Brigade Combat Team to the recipe. and 3rd Armored Brigade Combat “Soldiers want what is good,” Team, 4th Infantry Division, work said Staff Sgt. Bill Hengsteler, together like a well-oiled machine rations noncommissioned officer to prepare and serve three meals in charge, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg., a day at the Stack Dining Facility. 1st SBCT. “They eat with their eyes “We all have our titles, but before they eat with their stomach.” everyone works,” said Staff Sgt. The Stack Dining Facility Malcolm Mahogany, shift leader, serves more than 2,000 meals a 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry day to Soldiers, their Families and Regiment, 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div. civilians from all over the post. The food service specialists “They want to come over learn hands-on skills and rotate here and eat because they know every week to master the different they’re going to get quality food, kitchen stations. a wide variety and great customer “These Soldiers get a lot of service,” said Mahogany. experience at different levels,” Customers of the dining said Mahogany. “They get to be facility are encouraged to fill out a a main chef and a sous chef, all comment card located at each table. in one day.” “We want Soldiers to recog- Spc. Darron Crockett, meat nize that we respect what they Spc. Darron Crockett, meat chef, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, chef, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, do,” said Hengsteler. “We want to 4th Infantry Division, douses 30 slabs of pork in barbecue sauce in preparation for lunch at the 1st SBCT, said he plans to use feed them and make sure they’re Stack Dining Facility. his experience as a food service happy when they leave.” July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 13 1st Space Bde. welcomes new commander Story and photo by Dottie White Meisinger thanked the Soldiers, civilians and able to take the brigade to new levels, I’m sure. And I U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense contractors of the 1st Space Bde. look forward to supporting you from the Army staff.” Command/Army Forces Strategic Command “They were the best part of every day,” Meisinger Upon taking command of the brigade, James Public Affairs Office said. “And they’re the ones who are all around the world thanked Meisinger for “a smooth transition of such a right now, executing the mission.” top-notch organization.” PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE — Col. Thomas He then turned his attention to the new commander. “It’s great to be back in Colorado Springs,” James L. James assumed command of the 1st Space Brigade “Tom, I have known you and I’ve admired you said. “My wife, Nicole, and I look forward to our time from the outgoing commander, Col. James R. Meisinger, since the summer of 2001 when we met in the first with the 1st Space Bde. team. during a change of command ceremony, July 11 at (Functional Area 40 space operations officer) course,” “Lt. Gen. Mann, thank you for your trust and Patriot Park. he said. “You are extraordinarily qualified. You will be confidence in allowing me the distinct privilege of Lt. Gen. David L. Mann, commanding commanding this incredible unit,” he said. general, U.S. Army Space and Missile “To the Soldiers, (Department of Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic the Army) civilians and Families of the Command, hosted the ceremony for the 1st 1st Space Bde., I’ve had the very good Space Bde., which provides critical space fortune to work closely with you over the capabilities and products to warfighters and last dozen years or so, and I’ve seen first- combatant commanders. hand the incredible work you do, both from “I’m sure all of us would agree the inside your ranks as well as on the business command is one of the most important end of the capabilities you provide to the positions in our Army,” Mann said, after warfighter,” James said. “Your work spans passing the brigade colors to James. “No the scope of the highest strategic levels other position has more responsibilities or right down to the Soldiers on patrol and has more of an impact on a unit’s success. in desperate contact with the enemy, and In fact, being selected for command is you do it well. one of the ultimate votes of confidence “It is my extreme honor to work amongst that one can receive from his superiors. such a talented unit so committed to the It’s certainly a significant achievement in security and safety of our great nation,” any officer’s career. he said. “It requires the right officer, the right leader, to lead Soldiers,” Mann said. “Col. Meisinger has been that leader. Incoming 1st Space Brigade Commander He has led this brigade with distinction Col. Thomas L. James, left, receives the and with class during one of our nation’s brigade colors from U.S. Army Space and longest wars. I’ve relied heavily on Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Jim’s experience, his knowledge and his Strategic Command Commanding General insights because I knew that in every case I Lt. Gen. David L. Mann during a change of would be provided with mature thoughtful command ceremony, July 11, at Patriot Park and well-reasoned recommendations.” on Peterson Air Force Base. 14 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 Biden shares admiration for 9/11 generation By Amaani Lyle “For every one of Department of Defense News, these warriors there’s Defense Media Activity an entire Family … “ Just since 9/11, 3.5 back in America that WASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden has bled or is bleeding,” million women and men paid special tribute to the 9/11 generation during his he said. address to more than 12,000 members of the Veterans He noted, 6,688 joined the military with of Foreign Wars at the organization’s national troops have died, 51,931 near certainty that they’d convention in St. Louis, Monday. have been wounded and Biden singled out former Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts, who 32,000 remain in harm’s be deployed to a war zone, received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony way in Afghanistan, as later in the day for his actions against more than 200 of Monday. (and) there have been over heavily armed insurgents near a small Afghanistan “The Taliban’s village in 2008. decision to harbor 2.6 million deployments “Even as nine of his fellow Soldiers were killed those who attacked us around him, even after he’d been wounded by grenade on 9/11 compelled us to Iraq and Afghanistan.” shrapnel and was losing blood, even when he realized to use military power,” — Vice President Joe Biden he was alone in the fi ght, Sergeant Pitts … stayed Biden said. “We’ve and fought to protect the troops at a nearby base and been in Afghanistan held off the enemy until reinforcements arrived,” the almost 13 years … struck devastating blows against exploited in a confl ict “that does not respect, and now vice president said. al-Qaida and prevented Afghanistan from re-emerging seems to erase, the border between Iraq and Syria.” Biden emphasized that Pitts’ heroism represents as the launching pad for attacks against our homeland.” Biden said he’s been in constant contact with Iraqi the resilience of the 9/11 generation. But the vice president acknowledged that while the leaders as they work to form a new government and “Just since 9/11, 3.5 million women and men joined military can provide the opportunity, it cannot solve chart a new path toward inclusive politics that gives the military with near certainty that they’d be deployed the problems of the societies in the region. all Iraqi communities a greater stake in the future of to a war zone, (and) there have been over 2.6 million “In Iraq, enduring sectarian divisions have lingered, a federal Iraq. deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan,” he said. and today, Iraq faces a tough fi ght against a terrorist The vice president also said efforts continue to rally The vice president noted that his daily schedule as organization, the progeny of al-Qaida,” he said. support from surrounding countries such as Turkey and vice president has included an update on the number of That fi ght, he explained, comprises a larger challenge Saudi Arabia to promote power-sharing and compromise U.S. troops wounded or killed in Afghanistan or Iraq. of ethnic and sectarian strife that extremists have over a zero-sum sectarian competition.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Self-help weed control program — Department of DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Defense regulations require training for people applying pesticides on military installations. Units interested in Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. participating in the Directorate of Public Works Self- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. help Weed Control Program must send Soldiers for Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. training on the proper handling, transportation and Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. trained by the DPW base operations and maintenance Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. be issued the appropriate products and equipment so (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. units can treat weeds in rocked areas around their unit. Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Weed control self-help training sessions for Soldiers LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. are available the first and third Monday of the month 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September from 11 a.m. to noon, in building Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed 3711. Each unit may send up to five people for training. Soldiers need to call FCSS at 492-0166 to set • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at [email protected]. up an appointment to pick up weed control products at 526-6670 or email [email protected] Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held and sprayers. Call 492-0166 for more information about for service needs or to report complaints. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at at the education center, building 1117, room 120. the DPW Self-help Weed Control Program. 526-6670 or email [email protected]. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. outbound temporary lodging expense, “Do it Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family • Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag Hours of Operation member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail. Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last Command Evaluation and Training Team —COMET • Base operations contracting officer representative customer served at 3:30 p.m. provides commanders at all levels with a responsive — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in maintenance and supply assessment and training tool [email protected] for questions on snow — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- that improves the combat effectiveness, readiness and removal, grounds maintenance and contractor 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. The team response to service orders. call 526-3321 for an appointment. identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — problems, and provides individual and unit reinforce- or [email protected] to request, for service Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last ment training based on assessments. Results remain or to report damaged or overturned latrines. issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions confidential for the unit commander only. COMET • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support coordinated on case-by-case basis. provides assistance in the majority of maintenance Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email • Subsistence Support Management Office, building and supply management areas with one-on-one [email protected] to request a facility, parking or 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and training, and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact regulatory traffic sign. 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@ The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — mail.mil for information. to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094 in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The and weekends is 526-0051. — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- office assists Soldiers with room assignments and 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information. Briefings • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. to midnight. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical • Hazardous Material Control Center, building most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — the warehouse at 526-2979. leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command- Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain membership is between 1 and 2 percent. Contact ing general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. class through command sergeant major, chief warrant 526-2124, hours are as follows: at 526-3576 or email [email protected]. officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, must attend • Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 and Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort Carson Officer Training. The three-day training course is held • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday and surrounding bases, without a primary care man- monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ager. Physicals, except flight physicals, are available, through their school noncommissioned officer for atten- • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday- dance of this training. The next classes are Aug. 10-21 Monday- Friday, except federal holidays. Physical packets can Support and Army Personnel Testing — and Sept. 16-18. Call 526-4551 for more information. be obtained at the clinic or online at http://www.evans. Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson. amedd.army.mil/srp/srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit Medical Activity Correspondence Department office army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/RetirementServices. building 1056 or call 526-7170 for more information. hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor mation) html. Call 526-2840 for more information. Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson. responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to numbers and points of contact for services: building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Support Services service order desk can be reached briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel Replace Value claimants must report the additional at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to directly to the transportation service provider by fax or damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by report on the Defense Personal Property System line • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at their physician and battalion commander, and a pen within 75 days. Claimants must submit the claim on 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. DPS line through http://www.move.mil within nine when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency months for FRV compensation for certain items. All or emergency service is required. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30- within two years of delivery or date of incident. For 3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes more information, call 526-1355. BOSS meetings are held the first and third Thursday to include turning in excess property, reutilizing Work Management Branch — The DPW Work of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. government property, web-based tools available, Management Branch, located in building 1219, Contact Sgt. Zachary Huitt at 524-2677 or visit the special handling of property and environmental responsible for processing work orders — Facilities BOSS office in room 106 of The needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” Borrerorivera at [email protected] for processing work orders and other in-person support to 40404 to receive updates for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@ from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and event information. dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory support is by appointment only, call 526-2900. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 17 ACS celebrates 49 years of service By Andrea Stone married,” said Capt. Katie Wurzbach, the types of programs offered are of things. And I’ve seen it as a senior Mountaineer staff ACS operations offi cer. continually updated, depending on needs. adviser when I referred spouses that Prior to the creation of ACS “It’s continually developing and were in crisis, and how quickly they For 49 years, Army Community in 1965, some of the services were evolving,” Wurzbach said. “(There’s) a enveloped them and how they took Service has been a part of Army life. offered informally through spouse friendly face to be able to talk to, care of things and how they were there Those years are being celebrated and unit groups. to give you direction.” for them,” Day said. Friday at 1 p.m. with cake in the lobby “There were a lot of informal The friendly faces at ACS have She’s surprised by how many of the main ACS building. activities that spouses would do, that made a difference for Celsie Day, people don’t know about all the The event is open to the public. Families would do, that kind of covered who’s gone from being a new Army programs offered through ACS. ACS offers a wide range of what ACS does now, but because spouse using the services of ACS in “Sometimes I’m a little sad that programs to assist Army Families of the transitions and the moving of Hawaii, to volunteering with ACS people don’t realize how awesome they with everything from employment and Families, there was never continuity and now, she’s employed as the Fort are and that they really should be taking fi nances to relationships and parenting. … once those people left, you had to Carson ACS volunteer coordinator. advantage of (the services),” she said. “(There are) just great opportunities re-establish it again,” she said. “It’s a recurring story you hear Soldiers sometimes don’t even across the spectrum of Army life, But with the establishment of ACS, from a lot of spouses … you’ve left realize the value of the programs offered. whether you’re a single Soldier or new resources became available, and your friends. You’ve left everything “It’s a common story for people, familiar, and you’re starting over,” especially the military folks who come she said. to work here … you don’t realize how When Day married her husband, much they offer. When I was with my “ It’s a recurring story you hear he signed her up for Army 101 so she unit, I knew about (Army Emergency could learn more about the military. Relief), and I probably knew about the “It helped transition (me) into the lending closet, and that was about it,” from a lot of spouses … you’ve culture. It helped (me) transition into Wurzbach said. “I realize now how the experience,” she said. “It helped much they offer … we serve a lot of left your friends. You’ve left (by) exposing me to other spouses the folks on post.” and gaining that appreciation and For those who’ve taken advantage that empathy.” of the services, it can be diffi cult to everything familiar, and you’re She served as battalion senior imagine life in the Army without ACS. adviser for her Family Readiness “This place is integral to making Group in Hawaii prior to moving to this post better,” she said. starting over.” Fort Carson and regularly referred Call 526-4590 for more — Celsie Day spouses to ACS. information about the programs “They’re there just to take care offered through ACS. 18 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014

Laarni Veal makes cotton candy for attendees of the summer reading program carnival at Grant Library, Saturday. This year’s theme was “Paws to Read.”

Summer reading brings rewards Story and photos by Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

Reading over the summer brought a reward for the participants of Grant Library’s Summer Reading Program with a carnival at the library, Saturday. Participants in the six-week “Paws to Read” program were treated to free food, giveaways, bounce houses and magic and puppet shows. This year’s program had more than 200 participants, from toddlers to adults, said Cassandra Osuji, acting library director. “This is the largest we’ve had since I’ve been here,” said Osuji, who has been at the library since 1993. The goal of the program, sponsored by the Department of Defense and Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, is to encourage reading. “The goal is just to get everybody to read,” said Michele O’Bryan, library technician. “We don’t set reading goals. We just want them to read.” Romonica Edwards’ three children participated in this year’s program. “It’s something fun for the kids to do, and it’s free,” she said. “It’s something to keep them busy.” The weekly reading program featured special guest speakers including a beekeeper and representatives from Cheyenne Mountain State Park. Each week participants listened to stories and made crafts. “They really enjoyed it,” said Korri Williams, who also had three children participate. “We’re looking forward to next summer.”

Leilani Maldonado, 6, splashes in the water after sliding down an inﬂ atable water slide at the Grant Library reading program carnival, Saturday. More than 200 people participated Ayden Zarate, 3, gets his face painted in this year’s summer reading program. by Meridith Hyland at the Grant Library Summer Reading Program Carnival, Saturday. Activities for attendees included free food, giveaways, bounce houses and magic and puppet shows. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 19

Col. Dennis LeMaster, Fort Carson Medical Department Hospital shoots Activity commander, signs a Statement of for safety star Leadership Story and photo by Jeff Troth The program is geared toward individual Commitment Medical Department Activity Public Affairs Office worksite needs, and its success depends on to earning the both leadership and employee participation. Occupational Evans Army Community Hospital staff is “Last year we gave a lot of general safety Safety and shooting for a star, by lowering the number of classes to the staff. Now we are going into Health accidents at the hospital to near zero. the work spaces and seeing what hazards Administration EACH is in the process of implementing a 2.5- exist there,” Linde said. “If an area has liquid Voluntary year Occupational Safety and Health Administration nitrogen, we are looking at their training Protection Plan program that focuses on hazard prevention and program. We can’t get rid of all hazards, Safety Star, control, worksite analysis, training and management but we can make sure that everyone knows during the unit’s commitment and worker involvement. how to deal with them appropriately.” Organization Next spring, the hospital will complete the final According to OSHA statistics, VPP and Safety Day, two of the three-phase Voluntary Protection Program, worksites have a lost workday incident rate June 13 at Iron earning Evans the OSHA VPP Safety Star. at least 50-percent below the average of that Horse Park. “VPP is a safety management system. It will industry. VPP was designed to complement, help us have a lower accident rate and make this not replace, an organization’s safety plan. that Linde is looking at is to have nightshift workers a safer place to work,” said Dawn Linde, hospital “We have great safety measures in place already,” park in a certain area so maintenance workers can clear safety manager. said Lt. Col. Eric Poulsen, deputy commander for the other parking lots completely of ice and snow. “Instead of looking at our organization as a large administration and the hospital’s safety management Besides making the hospital a safer place, entity, the program breaks our facility into tiny little system steering committee chairman. “VPP just gives obtaining the OSHA safety star would bring extra spaces and trains everybody in those spaces how to us another avenue to ensure a safer place to work and funds to EACH. The hospital will receive several identify hazards in their area,” she said. “It also trains a safer place to receive medical care. I want our staff thousand dollars per month from the Army’s Medical staff on what to do if they find a hazard and gives to view VPP in a similar manner as how we approach Command for attaining this safety standard. them a different thought process about safety.” The Joint Commission continuous readiness.” “It means a safer place to work, but on top of that One such process she hopes will change is “The No. 1 thing is that people work safer and it means dollars in our budget,” Linde said. “The the “old-timer shortcuts.” Linde said that although are aware of their surroundings,” said Linde. “Our safety office does not usually bring in money. We someone may have been taking a shortcut to get accident and injury numbers are well below industry don’t do prescriptions, we don’t do labs, we don’t see something done and never gets injured, a new standards, so we literally have to take them almost patients. So this is a way that the safety office can person without the knowledge and skills may get to zero to get the star.” participate in bringing revenue into the hospital. hurt trying to follow the shortcut. She said that the majority of injuries at Evans occur “Once we get the safety star, the process is “VPP looks at our programs and processes from outside the hospital walls, such as people getting hurt not over. OSHA will re-evaluate us every three one side to another, and every task and space in the as they improperly step off curbs or slip on ice between years to make sure that what we are doing is still hospital to see if we can’t make them safer,” Linde said. cars in the parking lot. A possible fix to the ice issue top-notch,” Linde said. 20 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014

Story and photo by said Andrew Kerrigan, Child, the program to other CDCs. Susan C. Galentine Youth and School Support The U.S. Environmental Directorate of Public Services administrator. Protection Agency estimates Works public relations and Transitioning from that food scraps account for Net Zero outreach disposing of food as trash 14 percent of the total munic- to composting waste only ipal solid waste stream and is The youngest commu- required a simple process the largest discarded material CDC nity members are lending change. Food scraps, instead category in the country. their little hands to assist of going directly into the Last year, Fort Carson composts Fort Carson in reaching its kitchen trash can or garbage disposed of 8,499 tons of Net Zero waste goal. disposal, are now segregated waste headed to a landfi ll. The children at the in the classrooms, taken to Reducing the annual disposal Monarch Child Development the kitchen and then brought by 14 percent would food waste Center began composting to a compost dumpster, prevent about 1,278 tons in mid-June. which is picked up once a being buried and instead Tamar Taylor, week by the waste hauler. provide benefi cial reuse. Directorate of Family The food waste is trans- “While organic waste and Morale, Welfare ported to an organics com- may not be as large as a and Recreation facility pany collocated with a local percentage of the Fort Carson director for Monarch landfi ll, which composts the waste stream as typical mu- Zachery CDC, was eager waste, turning it into a fertile nicipal solid waste streams, it Daley, 5, to support recycling soil amendment product. does constitute a large enough son of Sgt their food waste after Composting has already percentage to try to divert 1st Class attending training been successfully in place at for Fort Carson’s Net Zero Matthew that discussed how Wolf, Stack and Warfi ghter waste goals,” said Eric Bailey, Daley, 3rd composting benefi ts dining facilities for a year, solid waste and recycle pro- Armored the environment. said Jack Hafl ett, DPW gram manager for the DPW Brigade “We have a lot of Environmental Division pol- Operations and Maintenance Combat food that comes back lution prevention contractor, Division. “Organic waste is Team, 4th to the kitchen and we leaving the CDCs as the next easy to divert on the pre- Infantry thought it would be great major government-run food consumer side and has proven Division, to be used for something service operation on post to to be easy to divert from scrapes his other than throwing it move toward disposing of the post-consumer side with leftover food away,” said Taylor. food waste as compost. minimal effort.” into a bin DFMWR, a proac- Monarch CDC, which Taylor wants to take at Monarch tive supporter of Net supports up to 220 children things one step further at Child Zero and sustainability up to 5 years old, serves Monarch CDC by educating Development efforts on post, backed breakfast, lunch and a snack. their young charges on why Center so it the composting initia- The center generates roughly they are not simply throwing can be taken tive without hesitation. 70 pounds a day in food away their leftover food. She to a compost It is important for the waste and nearly 8.75 tons said the center’s training and dumpster. CDCs to do their part a year, based on research curriculum specialist has in supporting the Fort conducted by Hafl ett. plans to show a composting Carson community’s Once composting at educational video to the 4 efforts to achieve Net Monarch is evaluated, there and 5 year olds as part of Zero waste by 2020, may be an opportunity to grow their lesson plan. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 21

Catholic education Right: Team leaders Mary Kate Knapp, left, and Emily Olipane lead a children’s activity during the Catholic Totus Tuus Program at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Below: Chap. (Lt. Col.) Jose Herrera, deputy garrison chaplain, and Patrick Kurrus go through the food line during the Totus Tuus Family dinner. The July 7-11 program was attended by 110 children. The youths discovered the richness of being Catholic and were able to attend Mass and celebrate Reconciliation throughout the week. The program also featured games and experiential activities to make Catholic traditions come alive.

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Pfc. Chris Krile, left, and Staff Sgt. James Bone, military police ofﬁ cers, 127th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion, clear a hallway while Spc. Dallas Bake, role-player, pretends to be shot during a training exercise at Fort Carson Middle School, July 15.

Members of the Fort Carson Special Reaction Team secure Members of the Fort Carson Special Reaction a role-playing hostage taker Team transport a landline phone to a during a training exercise at Patriot role-playing hostage taker during a training Elementary School, July 18. exercise at Patriot Elementary School, July 18. MPs, civilian law enforcement Agencies conduct joint training By Sgt. Eric Glassey Daly focused on the importance of 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce assessing the situation and preventing tunnel vision by slowing down. Local, state and federal law “Faster isn’t necessarily smoother or enforcement agencies assisted with safer,” Daly said. “Some of these scenarios active shooter training of more than 300 — especially the active shooter — you Joint Task Force Carson military police can only move as fast as you can create a offi cers, July 14-18, at Fort Carson. shooting platform. If you can’t sprint down a The Soldiers received small group, hallway and make an accurate shot, then you repetitive training from police departments should not be sprinting down that hallway.” from Colorado Springs, Fountain, Monument Marquiss credits the civilian law and the University of Colorado Colorado enforcement agencies with contributing to Springs at Fort Carson Middle School. the success of the training. The training concluded with a “What has made this event successful is culminating training event of several not just the hard work and dedication of the active shooters ending in a hostage planners, leaders and Soldiers of both the situation, and involved several multilevel DES and the battalion, but also our civilian agencies and various components of the law enforcement counterparts at the Directorate of Emergency Services. federal, state and local levels,” Marquiss “We conducted active shooter said. “This is the fi rst time we were able to exercises and other scenarios with off-duty put all of these resources into one week patrols and local law enforcement agencies,” Sgt. Jacob Blackburn, 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion, and a culmination event simultaneously. I said Sgt. Jacob Blackburn, military police briefs the Fort Carson Special Reaction Team team leader about a potential hostage couldn’t be happier as a commander and offi cer, 984th Military Police Company, situation during a training exercise at Patriot Elementary School, July 18. director to see the amount of teamwork 759th MP Battalion. “It is really important and level of performance that everybody because in an event of a real-life scenario, support, Criminal Investigation Department negotiators displayed today.” all these assets would come together.” and our Special Reaction Team.” The Soldiers appreciated the support and Lt. Col. Jason Marquiss, director of Emergency Offi cer Shannon Daly, Fountain Police Department, opportunity to work with various agencies that Services and commander of the 759th MP Bn., explained some of the various scenarios practiced. supported the training. explained the full involvement of the various agencies. “The current scenario I’m on is an active shooter “I really enjoyed the interaction with the other “Today is the culmination of a weeklong training in an offi ce setting, and the one I participated in agencies,” Blackburn said. “It feels like we’re A member of the Fort event where we exercised and leveraged every earlier was in a school,” Daly said. “We’re trying to exponentially expanding the number of patrols Carson Special Reaction capability within the Directorate of Emergency do a wide variety of scenarios with a lot of different that will be profi cient and excel in a dire situation. Team provides security Services,” he said July 18. “We were able to exercise repetitions through these higher-danger situations. They’ll be able to stop the threat and save lives. during a training exercise all aspects of an active-shooter scenario to include fi rst Give them some building blocks and tools so they In my eyes, this has been very successful, and it’s at Patriot Elementary responders, dispatching fi re and emergency services can go out and do their job in a safe manner.” great for the installation.” School, July 18. 24 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014

Educational opportunities

Right: Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer 2 Justin Fagan, Company B, 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, talks with Tony Fritcher, military veterans service liaison for Ecotech Institute, at the Fort Carson Education Fair, July 18. Above: Pfc. Alixzandria Thompson, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, receives information from Margaret Holtz, admissions counselor, Regis University, at the Fort Carson Education Fair, July 18. The fair at the Education Center featured representatives from more than 40 programs and was open to Soldiers, retirees, civilians and Family members.

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Claims to the Estate or loss in the first few months of life. The Staff Sgt. David Thomas — With deepest regret group meets the second Tuesday of each to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, claims against or indebtedness to his estate 5265 N. Union Blvd. For more information, should contact Chief Warrant Officer 4 James visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org. Clemons at 719-428-9734. Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — Spc. Rafael Ribeiro — With deepest regret to the The program provides short-term assistance to Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims Depart ment of the Army civilian employees, active against or indebtedness to his estate should contact duty-spouses and Family members, and retired Capt. Christopher Vause at 719-524-0742. military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns Upcoming events and issues affecting workplace productivity and Xbox 360 Tournament — Battlefield 4 Tournament well-being. Worksite interventions are offered hosted by U.S. Army Recruiting Company will and consultation is available to supervisors and be at the Citadel Mall Saturday from 2-5 p.m. managers regarding workplace matters. EAP Open to ages 17-30, must have proof of age. services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Call 526-2196 for assistance. General announcements The EAP is located at 1638 Elwell St. in Breakfast at VFW — Breakfast at VFW Post building 6236, room 229. 6461 is held the first Sunday of each month from Nutrition education — Evans Army Community 9-10:30 a.m. at 753 S. Santa Fe, Fountain, and Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers is open to the public. Suggested donation of $3. numerous education opportunities, including Call 719-382-7957 for more information. individual appointments, healthy cooking classes, Advisory Council — Evans Army Community commissary tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a nutrition, cholesterol management, weight Patient and Family Advisory Council to management and dietary supplement classes. assess current policies, operations and Call 526-7290 for more information. programs. Meetings are monthly. Applications Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial are available at the Patient and Family-Centered Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from Care Resource Center or call the PFAC borrowers encountering problems with payday coordinator at 526-7733 for more information. loans. To submit a complaint, consumers can School lunch and breakfast program — School visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint District 8 is accepting applications for the national or call 855-411-2372. School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Mountain Post Running Club — The club will Application forms will be provided to all homes meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the with a letter to parents. Additional copies are Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps available in each school. The information provided available for $1 off meals at the food court. There is always a need for new volunteers to fill on the application is confidential and will be Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance positions or just help out at various activities. used only for the purpose of determining Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson eligibility and verifying data. Applications may open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call at [email protected] or the Cubmaster, be submitted any time during the school year. 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information Robert Jepsen, [email protected] Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. [email protected] for more information. Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Water report — Fort Carson’s Directorate of Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Public Works has issued its annual Water Quality outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping the Triple Threat meetings for Family members of Report. The report is an annual summary of the community and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, military personnel dealing with post-traumatic water quality delivered throughout Fort Carson committee chair, 785-226-0267, troop(underscore) stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. via the water distribution system. The report [email protected] for more information. Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at can be viewed at the following web address: Speed limit changes — The pre-existing 40 mph 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/documents/ speed limit on Butts Road between Wilderness Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or Fort+Carson+Water+Quality+Report+2014.pdf. and Airfield roads was reduced to 30 mph. Call [email protected] for details. Call DPW at 526-2022 for more information or 526-9267 for information regarding the change. Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort to obtain a hard copy of the report. Same day appointments — Evans Army Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to behavioral health psychologist/counselor available operating under an appointment model called 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or to work with parents who have concerns about “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. email [email protected] for more their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact information or to learn about volunteer hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, opportunities. Donations may be dropped also available to manage children’s medication. 526-2273, to make an appointment. off at the store during normal business hours Prenatal nutrition class — Expectant mothers can Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating or at the recycling center located near the learn how to eat healthy during pregnancy. The — TRICARE Online users must update their main exchange. class will be the second Tuesday of every month military hospital or clinic location online each Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks at 9 a.m. in Evans Army Community Hospital’s time they relocate. Transferring military hospital children ages 9-16 from military Families to Nutrition Care Division. Call 526-7290 to sign up. or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically participate in the military mentoring program, Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense which matches children with adult volunteers Carson Police Records section has moved to Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. who serve as positive role models. Visit http:// building 2757, MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Library program — Tutor.com for military Families www.biglittlecolorado.org for more information. Avenue and Osan Street. Hours of operation are offers homework and studying help from a Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for coordi nation to and from post, as well as van pool Fingerprinting hours at the Fort Carson K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors options, typically for those commuting 30 or more Police station, building 2700, have changed are available online 24/7 to help students in more miles to post. Riders are matched based on their to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Fort Carson than 16 subjects, including math, science, English origination and destination points, as well as days Police complete fingerprints for on-post and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with and times of travel. Users specify whether they employment. For any other fingerprint needs, standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. interested in sharing driving duties. When a Military Appreciation Day — The Southeast com/military for more information. “match” is found, users are notified immediately Armed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — of rider options, allowing them to contact and appreciation day the fourth Friday of every month Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free events throughout help minimize the impact of budget cuts on ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson. the day include breakfast and light lunch, medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. resiliency resources, preventive health screenings receives funding based on patients seen and Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge and wellness resources, workforce and education customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned community members to contact emergency resources, social networking, arts and crafts can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers personnel by calling 911 instead of driving and cooking classes. For more information, and departments and clinics fully functional. personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622. Call 526-7256 for more information. event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds volunteers for den leaders and committee be able to administer critical care and aid. a monthly support group for those whose lives members. No experience is needed. Training Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 have been touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. for more information. 28 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 What seeds are you planting? Commentary by soil. It is true that the nature of the soil — our souls, My question is, what are the seeds that we Chap. (Maj.) Richard P. Graves our lives — are important to the ability of being able are planting in our spiritual, emotional and 71st Ordnance Group to support and grow ideas, dreams and actions. Some psychological soil? What are the ideas, thoughts (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) of us tend to be more fertile ground for ideas and and feelings that we nurture, support and take care inspiration and seem to be able to take off and soar of that permeate our lives and guide us through our Recently I was assisting at the General and accomplish great things once they have been daily existence? It is with some degree of dismay Protestant Service at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel handed to us. Others sometimes seem to be unable that I go about my day and am bombarded with and the message was taken from Matthew 13, the to even get out of the starting blocks. Yes, the soil is the negativity, vitriol, hatred and fear that seem to familiar parable of the “Sower and the Seed.” important, as well as all of the other life supporting blare at me — and all others trapped in the same The chaplain preaching did a good job of talking systems, but so are the seeds. proximity — in a seemingly constant and endless about the need for preparing the stream of vile and mean-spirited soil, which is the gist of the passage. talk, articles, bumper stickers and He brought in some personal expe- T-shirt slogans. It makes one riences where farming, soil, weather simply ask, “Where’s the love?” and a whole host of things had to Of course we live in a nation come together to produce a crop. that prides itself on free speech In the passage, the emphasis and citizens being able to express seems to be on the soil, and its ability themselves in an open and free to support and nurture the seed. manner. But I wonder, might there We are told of thin rocky soil be a concern here with just what where the seed quickly takes root we are speaking, saying and and grows, but because of its lack expressing so freely? What are of depth and nutrients, the plant the seeds that we are planting? rapidly peaks and then just What are the beliefs, ideas and as rapidly withers and fades away. thoughts we are encouraging? Next we are told of seeds that land What are the actions that will among thorns. They, too, take root spring from such deep-rooted and grow, but grow up among the and nurtured thoughts and ideas? thorns and are choked out and die The point of the parable of the because of competition with the sower was that the seeds that were thorns. Lastly, we are told of planted in rich, fertile soil took root, the seeds that land on good soil and grew, and bloomed and brought take root and grow and bring forth forth an abundant harvest. I believe an abundant harvest, 30, 60, even that we, too, need to look at the seed 100 times beyond what was planted. we are planting and be aware of the The message here seems to be harvest that we are preparing for focused on the nature and prepara- ourselves. For it, too, will grow tion of the soil, and its ability to and respond in accordance with produce a wholesome and bountiful the way it is tended and cared for. harvest. Well I would like to proceed The seeds we plant will give in a bit of a different direction and us the harvest according to their take a look at the nature of the seed kind. May we be selective in the and just what is being planted in the seeds we plant.

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Ofﬁ ce)” for events and schedules. Catholic Religious Education registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of conﬁ rmation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to participate in the celebrating of the sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information. Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend the Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information. Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 for more information. Latter Day Saints’ Soldiers meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for Arthur Ford at 433-2659 or arthur.ford@ are suicide survivors, meets the second pizza and social, followed by myldsmail.net, or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at an Institute (Bible study) at at 330-3120 or [email protected] the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6:30 p.m. at Provider Chapel, for information or a ride. 6215, 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Ellis Street at Barkeley Heartbeat, a support group for battle Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at Avenue. Contact elder buddies, Family members and friends who 719-304-9815 for information. July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 29

istory July 27, 1949 — Hambone, 4th Field July 19, 1973 — Members of the July 1983 ighlights Artillery Battalion’s famous jumping 89th Infantry Division Association — The 4th h mule, accumulates more clippings for his return to Fort Carson for a reunion. Infantry Division scrapbook by making “Life” magazine. sends more than July 15, 1942 — The 89th Infantry July 28, 1975 — Fort Carson 200 cooks and Division is reactivated at Camp Carson, July 4, 1950 — The 4th Field Artillery hospital personnel provide static necessary fi eld becoming the fi rst division to serve Battalion fi res a 48-gun salute on displays of historic medical mess equipment to the post. Pikes Peak. equipment and field medical support the annual equipment in support of the Street Breakfast. July 15 1943 — The 71st Infantry Division July 20, 1951 — Fort Carson Soldiers with Army Medical Department More than 15,000 is reactivated and remains at Fort Carson the 313th Engineers are ordered to Fort bicentennial. patrons are served. until Feb. 9, 1944. Riley, Kan., to assist with reconstruction work in the fl ood-ravaged area. July 1979 — The 4th Infantry Division July 1983 — Short order meals are July 9, 1945 — The Camp Carson Hospital Band performs at the state capitol served by volunteer civilians and military Center authorizes care for Family July 31, 1956 — Brig. Gen. B.P. Heiser retires in Cheyenne, Wyo., to open the Frontier personnel to help raise funds for school members. at the post after 35 years of service. Days Rodeo. construction in Pueblo.

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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week Kara Padron Intramural soccer player How did you get started meet a lot of people that share playing sports? your passion for the game. I have played soccer since I was Do you have a favorite 6 years old. I played all through high soccer team? school and when I went to community Not really. I don’t follow soccer college before I came here. I have as much as I like to play it, but the also played volleyball. closest I come to rooting for a team Why was soccer such a big is Real Madrid because most of my part of your life? coaches liked them and we had to I’m pretty aggressive and I like watch their games during practice. soccer because it’s such a contact Are you concerned about sport. I also have a lot of heart and it being one of the smaller players shows when I am on the fi eld. on the fi eld? What was your favorite sports Not really. I have played all moment? my life and I have just got used Playing in our big high school to getting pushed around. Usually tournament my senior year in no matter how hard I get knocked California for the right to go to around or get knocked down, I just the regional tournament. I was bounce back up and continue to play. also on a team that was selected to People who don’t know me go and play in Hawaii when I was would be surprised to know that … in high school. I am 20 years old and moved Why is soccer an appealing out here when I got married. I am sport to play? a pretty independent person who In soccer you can just leave enjoys working at a day care facility. everything out on the fi eld. It is also When people look at me, they judge a good time for me to release some me because I am a small person. stress and you can just play your heart Once they get to know me they see out. You also get the opportunity to how strong a person I am. Photo by Walt Johnson 32 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 Going long

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare Cut the Rock’s Joe and Recreation sponsors the individual and McDonald blasts a hit team triathlon sprint competition, Sept. 6 at to centerfi eld during 8 a.m. at the Outdoor Pool. action Saturday at The “Tri It” event will be a 500-meter swim the Skyview Sports (individual) and 750-meter swim (team); 20- Complex in Colorado kilometer bicycle event (team and individual); Springs. The team of and a 5-kilometer run (individual) and 10- Fort Carson players kilometer run (team). The registration fee for the fi nished in third place event is $20 per person if competing individually in the upper level or as a team. People can register for the event at tournament. HMD, any post fi tness center or at http://mwrfortcarson. another team from com/physical-fi tness-centers.php. Call Sabine Fort Carson, fi nished Clark at 526-2742 for more information. second in the lower The Colorado Springs Flames football team level tournament. fell in playoff action Saturday at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs. The three-time defending champions lost to

the Mile High Grizzlies 27-10 in the conference Photo by Walt Johnson semifi nals, ending the Flames season. The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the next Military Appreciation Night Thursday. The Colorado Rockies offer military members 21230987 to take advantage of the offer. This The Sky Sox play the Nashville Sounds, special ticket buys. offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating the Milwaukee Brewers triple-A affi liate, at The next opportunity is when the Rockies areas are subject to availability, limits may apply 7:05 p.m. at Security Service Field in Colorado take on the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday at 6:40 p.m.; and all areas are not available for each game. Springs. Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 Saturday at 6:10 p.m. and Sunday at 2:10 p.m. The 2014 National Physique Committee Steel City per Family — are available at Information, Military personnel can purchase tickets in the Show will be held Aug. 2 at Pueblo Memorial Tickets and Registration. The vouchers need outfi eld box, pavilion, right fi eld mezzanine and Hall, located at 1 City Hall Plaza. to be exchanged at the Security Service Field upper reserved infi eld/outfi eld area for their Family Prejudging for bodybuilding and physique box offi ce, located near Powers Boulevard and and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 service will begin at 10 a.m. in the men’s bodybuilding Barnes Road. If the game is postponed, the charge per order), a discount from the usual price. and physique categories and women’s fi tness tickets will be good for admission to another Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the game this year. military discount and provide reference number See Bench on page 33 A Ride with Room

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Bench From page 32 Foot action routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, respectively. The finals will begin at A member 5 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets. of the 10th There will be a softball home run derby at the Special Mountain Post Sports Complex in September. Forces The tournament will be held in two rounds. Group The preliminary round will be Sept. 3 and (Airborne) finals will be Sept. 11. The tournament is open team, left, to all Department of Defense identification card prepares holders 18 and older. Email Levi Hokkala at to pass the [email protected] to reserve a spot in ball between the tournament. two defend- The post fall softball league and flag football ers during seasons are scheduled to begin Sept. 15. intramural The softball league will feature men’s and soccer coed divisions. The coed teams must have at action, July least five female players, according to DFMWR 17, at the officials. Games are scheduled Monday-Thursday Mountain at 6:30, 7:35 and 8:40 p.m. There will be a Post soccer mandatory coaches meeting for the softball fields. league Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Photo by Walt Johnson The football league, which will play in battalion and company level action, has its mandatory coaches meeting Sept. 3 at Iron Anyone interested in being a coach must community. Call 526-1101 for more information. Horse Sports and Fitness Center at 6:30 p.m. pass a background check, attend a mandatory The Youth Services Center is registering youths Cheyenne Shadows Golf course holds its last big three-hour preseason training session and be for the fall sports season. Equipment Demo Day of the year, Saturday. available two to three hours per week for practices Registration closes Aug. 8 for the following: The event will take place from 10 a.m. to and games. CYSS officials said anyone interested soccer, ages 3-15; flag football, ages 5-15; 2 p.m. and will have the latest and greatest in being a coach must have good communication cheerleading, ages 3-15; and girls volleyball, equipment the golf world has to offer, according skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents ages 7-12. Registration can be done in person to golf course officials. All equipment ordered or of the players. at Parent Central Services, building 1518, on purchased Saturday will receive an additional 10 According to CYSS officials, youth coaches Prussman Boulevard or online at https://webtrac. percent off. Call 526-4102 for more information. receive discounts on sports enrollment for mwr.army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Child, Youth and School Services officials are their children, promotion points for active-duty Call 526-1101 or 526-4425 for looking for people interested in volunteering Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume building and more information. as youth sports and fitness coaches. will make a definitive positive impact on the — Compiled by Walt Johnson

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and 60 and older are admitted free. Regular college students with identification and $4.50 admission is $21 per person. The workshop is for children ages 4-17. Military rates are $5 for on the Pikes Peak Highway. Turn left at the adults with identification and $4 for children. traffic light in the small town of Cascade. Ages 3 and younger are admitted free; call Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum currently 576-8000 for information. has “Memories of a Massacre: Perspectives In honor of Colorado Day Aug. 4, when Colorado on Ludlow” as a featured exhibit. The event was accepted into statehood in 1876, all state Florissant Fossil Beds will observe Florissant took place in 1914 during a union strike. parks will have free admission. Heritage Day at Hornbek Homestead on the “The Midas Touch: The Penrose-Tutt The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of fossil beds property Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Partnership” is a special exhibit opened the American Cowboy celebrates its 35th The family-friendly event includes tours of the recently. Two childhood friends became anniversary with a free day Aug. 6. Country 1870s homestead, period crafts and activities for business partners in Cripple Creek and singer Trinity Seely will entertain in the morning children and families. Light refreshments will eventually had a great impact on the Pikes Peak and the Flying W Wranglers entertain in the be provided. There’s no charge for visiting the area. The free museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. afternoon. There’ll be pony rides, roping homestead other than the $3 fee for park entrance. Lake Pueblo State Park’s swim beach is open demonstrations, stagecoach rides, food booths Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is a mile for the summer, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday- and vendor booths. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. south of the small town of Florissant on Teller 1. Monday. There’s no admission charge other than The Pikes Peak Regional Air Show is Aug. 9-10, Florissant is 35 miles west of Colorado Springs on the $7 day pass or an annual park pass ($70). 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Highway 24. Call 719-748-3253 for information. No lifeguards are on duty and no refreshments are Airport. Admission for adults is $15 and $10 The Colorado Renaissance Festival near Larkspur available. Lake Pueblo is open year-round and for military and ages 6-14. Children 5 and under is open Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., has campsites. Take Interstate 25 south to Pueblo, are admitted free. Food and collectible vendors rain or shine, through Aug. 3. The theme for take Highway 50 West for about four miles to will be on site. Air shows are at 11 a.m. and Saturday-Sunday is “Music and Dance Festival,” Pueblo Boulevard and turn south. Go four miles, 2 p.m. each day. Parking is $5. Vintage aircraft featuring Irish dance groups, pipe bands and Celtic take Thatcher Avenue west and follow signs. will perform flybys and will be on display. musicians. Tickets for adults are $19.95 and $9 for “Applause” is in the Colorado Springs Fine See the website http://www.pprairshow.org for children. Parking is free. The fest is at Larkspur; Arts Center beginning Thursday through items restricted from entry. take Interstate 25 north to exit 172, follow signs. Aug. 3, presented by the Colorado Springs Colorado’s State Fair is Aug. 28-Sept. 1, on the “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in the Fine Arts Center’s Youth Repertory Ensemble. state fairground in Pueblo. Held annually in Denver Museum of Nature and Science through Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday through Pueblo since 1876, it’s one of the oldest state fairs Aug. 24. The museum is in City Park at 2001 Aug. 2, and at 2 p.m. Aug. 3. Call the box office in the nation. In addition to competitive events, Colorado Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 634-5583 for tickets, $10 each. The theater cookoffs, fine arts, 4-H, horse shows and livestock Tickets are $22 for nonmember adults and $13 is at 30 W. Dale St. shows. There are PRCA rodeos with Clay Walker for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry Dinner and a movie is at the Special Events and Chris Young and appearances by Gabriel at a certain time; call the museum or go online at Center Friday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and Iglesias, Brantley Gilbert and Tony Orlando. http://dmns.org for availability when planning a visit. a $1 dinner is served at 6 p.m. “Brave” is There is free entertainment, including Olate “Chihuly Rediscovered” is the newest exhibit in shown at 6:30 p.m., with free popcorn. Dogs, Strong Man John Beatty, Stirrup the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, The next movie is “Despicable Me 2” at Some Fun, Strolling Magical Medicine Show, 30 W. Dale St. Renowned glass artist Dale 6:30 p.m. Thursday with a $1 dinner at 6 p.m. Colorado Raptors and Aussie Kingdom. There’s Chihuly’s works are in the exhibit. Admission to Buffalo Bill Days in the town of Golden a carnival midway. The Colorado State Fair is the exhibit is $10. The Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates Buffalo Bill, who is buried at the at 1001 Beulah Ave., in Pueblo. The website also has a Chihuly exhibit through Nov. 30. In top of Lookout Mountain. The festival runs is http://www.coloradostatefair.com. partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens, visitors through Sunday, with a parade at 10 a.m. Colorado Balloon Classic, a hot-air balloon can buy a ticket to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Saturday, followed by Cody’s Wild West show, event is set for Labor Day weekend. The free Center’s “Chihuly Rediscovered” and get $5 off a re-enactment of the classic Buffalo Bill’s Wild event is in Memorial Park Aug. 30-31 and Sept. 1. the Denver Chihuly show, and vice versa. Denver West show. Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is on Dozens of balloons will lift off about 7 a.m. and Botanic Gardens is at 1007 York St., in Denver. Lookout Mountain, near Golden. Call 303-279- other activities will be in the park, along Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3342 for information about Buffalo Bill Days. with food vendors. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Space Foundation Discovery Center features Briarfest is Sept. 5-7, at St. Gabriel’s Church Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open Rocketry through Aug. 2. A Taste of Space campus, 8755 Scarborough Dr., near Austin daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Technology is Aug. 5-16. The Discovery Center is Bluffs and Research parkways. The festival Active-duty military and members of their off Garden of the Gods Road at 4425 Arrowswest features free concerts and entertainment, food Families older than 10 with military identification Drive. It is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to booths, arts and craft vendors and a carnival midway. are admitted for $16 per person. Under age 2 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $7.50 for — Compiled by Nel Lampe

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By Nel Lampe under age 7 or under 100 pounds, including a park food is available at snack bars in the park — Mountaineer staff small Ferris wheel, fl ying tigers, motorcycles, Frog burgers, fries, soft drinks and funnel cakes. Hopper, turtles, horse and buggy, Midge-O-Racer, Because the park’s been in operation for more Some scary movies feature an old-fashioned Sky Fighters, Granny Bug, Kiddie Whip and wet than a century, lots of overhead wiring is visible, Denver-area amusement park. Sometimes they’re haunted, or and dry boats. All rides in Kiddies Playland cost but the art deco neon lighting adds to its charm. at least make scary sounds. But old-fashioned one coupon and open at 1 p.m. during the week The park is clean and has lots of fl owers, big green amusement parks have their charm. They are and at noon Saturday-Sunday through Aug. 17. trees, patches of lawn and benches. Lakeside has chock full of memories of warm summer nights During the week, adult rides open between a large, unpaved but free parking lot. Everyone nostalgic beside the lake as colorful neon signs refl ect off 6-7 p.m. and by 1 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. is required to pay a $3 gate admission, which is the water. The memories may be shared by Lakeside Amusement Park doesn’t have a collected by parking lot attendants. The gate fee several generations. There’s always a wooden set closing time, but Kiddies Playland is usually includes a 50-cent rebate coupon that can be roller coaster that clatters and an antique closed about 10 p.m., and the remainder of the redeemed when purchasing tickets. treasure Merry-Go-Round. rides close between 10 and 11 p.m. Once inside the amusement park, visitors Lakeside Amusement Park in the Denver Beginning Aug. 18, the park is open Friday- can choose to buy tickets that can be used area is one of those nostalgic parks. Built in Sunday and Labor Day. After Labor Day, the for rides. These tickets cost 50-cents each and 1908, it was originally called White City because park is open Friday-Sunday through Sept. 14, rides require 1-6 tickets per ride. Kiddies Lakeside Amusement Park of its many white lights. The name was later but hours will be reduced. Playland rides are one-ticket each. The other changed to Lakeside. Call the park at 303-477-1621 for information rides in the park require one to six tickets. Built beside a lake, which adds to its about hours. Or, purchase an unlimited ride pass for atmosphere, the original park had lots of Many of the rides in Lakeside are suitable $10.50 for riders under 42 inches tall during upgrades — boating, an auto speedway, a for families, such as the Ferris wheel, Merry-Go- the week; and $17.50 on weekends. Unlimited swimming pool and a dance fl oor were available. Round, Round-up, Dragon and Matterhorn. rides for adults are $14.50 Monday-Friday and There were several spinning rides, a wooden Families can bring their own food to $22.50 for Saturday, Sunday and Holidays. roller coaster and a hand-carved 1908 Merry- Lakeside, but are asked not to bring in glass To reach Lakeside Amusement Park, Go-Round. Many of the rides still operate and bottles, alcohol, grills or cooking devices. There’s 4601 Sheridan Blvd., take Interstate 25 north to the wooden roller coaster, the Cyclone, is still a big covered shelter with picnic benches where Denver, at the intersection at Interstate 70, go a crowd favorite. many families make their headquarters, stashing west to Sheridan Boulevard exit. Take Sheridan Some of the early rides are gone, such as the picnic baskets for later. Typical amusement Boulevard south to Lakeside Amusement Park. StarShip 2000, Flight to Mars, Coney Island Tickler, Circle Wave, the Double Whirl, Shoot-the-Chutes and Velvet Coaster. The funhouse is gone, as is the Casino Theater, swimming pool and dance fl oor. But there are still plenty of ride choices — Round Up, Loop-O-Plane, Hurricane, Rock-O- Plane, the Matterhorn, Heart Flip and Satellite. There are Auto Skooters, the Wild Chipmunk Coaster, Crystal Palace, the Dragon, a Ferris wheel, the Hurricane, the Matterhorn, Skoota Boats and the Whip. The Tower of Jewels is from the original park, and the 150-foot tower is decked out in lights. At night, it can be seen for miles. Although most of the rides have been around several years, there are some newer rides in the park, such as Zoom, a drop tower. Take a ride around the lake after dark, when all the neon lights are refl ected in Lake Rhoda. The family-owned park is family-friendly. Kiddies Playland is fi lled with rides for children

Neon signs add to the nostalgic ambiance of Lakeside Amusement Park. Guests wait at the sign for a turn on the Ferris wheel.

The 1908 hand-carved Merry- Go-Round has been at Lakeside Amusement Park since the park opened. It’s still popular with children and adults alike.

Visitors take Just the Facts a ride on the • TRAVEL TIME – an hour plus Satellite, • FOR AGES – anyone a popular ride in • TYPE – amusement park the old- • FUN FACTOR – ##### fashioned (OUT OF 5 STARS) amusement • WALLET DAMAGE – $$$$ park in the $ = Less than $20 Denver area. $$ = $21-$40 $$$ = $41-$60 $$$$ = $61-$80 (BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

The 150-foot Tower of Jewels landmark can be seen for miles, especially at night, when hundreds of Zoom, a drop tower ride, is a newer Places to see in the lights outline the tower. ride in Lakeside Amusement Park. Pikes Peak area. 38 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 39 40 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 41 42 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 43 44 MOUNTAINEER — July 25, 2014