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Vol. 65, No. 34 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of Division West, First Army and Fort Carson community Aug. 24, 2007 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Photos by Rebecca E. Tonn Carson bids 1-6th CAV farewell Above: Commander of 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, Lt. Col. John W. Thompson, left, and Command Sgt. Major Stephen B. Waller, right, case the colors of “The Fighting Sixth” during the unit’s farewell ceremony Wednesday at Butts Army Airfield. The 6th Cavalry originated in 1861, in response to the need for additional cavalry in the Civil War. The unit is preparing to deploy to Iraq. Thompson said, “I am humbled and proud to not only stand in front of them (Soldiers of the 6th Cavalry) but beside them as their commander.” Left: Capt. Richard Greenwood, Echo troop commander, 1st Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, holds his daughter, Sadie, after the farewell ceremony. INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEERMOUNTAINEER Capt. finishes 7th in Opinion/Editorial Community Parvovirus infects post dogs . .2 PWOC supports women’s needs . .11 Pikes Peak Marathon Bone Crushers conserve strength . .2 Community Briefs . .12 Answers to immigration . .13 News ACS consumer hotline . .14 by Rebecca E. Tonn Mtn. Warriors considered superior . .3 The need for speed . .16 Mountaineer staff 3rd BCT NCO induction . .4 Chapel schedule . .18 Open Reunion Workshop . .19 Military Plague arrives downrange . .20 Imagine running up a mountain, Falkirk frees hostages . .5 MWR events . .24 for 13.2 miles, on a trail that gains Military Briefs . .6 New PT Route . .25 7,815 feet of altitude. Now imagine Redhawk flies to Oklahoma . .7 Police blotter . .26 1-67th demo training . .8-9 you’re still standing and coherent. CG visits leather factory . .10 Feature OK. Now, turn around, and run Units merge for air assault . .22-23 back down the mountain. Do all this MUST SEE Sports without slipping on the gravel or Intramural football begins on post . .27 tripping over rocks or tree branches. On the Bench . .28-29 Oh, and do all this in five and a half Athlete of the week . .30 hours, 5:30:38 to be exact. Happenings That’s what Capt. Teal Reeves, Balloons, balloons, balloons . .31-32 chief of environmental health at Get Out . .33-34 Evans Army Community Hospital did Sunday during the Pikes Peak Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Photo by Capt. Dylan Reeves Marathon. Air Assault at Carson. Display advertising (719) 634-5905 See Pages 22-23. Capt. Teal Reeves, chief of environ- Reeves placed seventh overall in Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 mental health, Evans Army Community the female division, in a field of 189 Post information (719) 526-5811 Word of the month: Perceptions Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 Hospital, nears the finish line of the Pikes Peak Marathon Sunday. See Marathon on Page 6 MOUNTAINEER 2 Aug. 24, 2007 Opinion/Editorial Parvovirus infects Fort Carson dogs by Capt. Emilee Venn severe diarrhea, often bloody, that will eventually lead Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility to dehydration, systemic bacterial infection and death. CPV-2 is usually transmitted to vulnerable Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or a puppies when they sniff, lick or eat the feces from seasoned veteran, bringing home a new puppy can be infected dogs. Because parvovirus is well adapted to an eventful and joyous time. Among all the toys, food, survive for months in the environment, it is very easy bowls and other accessories necessary to get your for puppies to catch the virus from objects that have new companion all settled in, protecting him from been exposed to infected feces. This includes potentially fatal diseases should also be on the list. something as simple as a puppy licking your shoes One particular disease common to the Colorado after you have walked through a contaminated area. Springs area that can be life-threatening and highly Fortunately a series of vaccines can be given contagious is canine parvovirus. This particular virus, to puppies to help protect them from developing referred to as CPV-2, targets and kills certain cells in CPV-2, or at least reduce the severity of the disease. the small intestine. As a result, puppies can develop Vaccines provide a puppy’s immune system with a harmless version of the virus to “practice” on Vaccine schedule for as the protective antibodies provided by its mother wear off. So when exposed to the real thing, the body parvovirus can fight it off effectively. The American Animal Hospital Association First shot — 6-8 weeks old recommends a particular vaccine schedule to Second shot — 3-4 weeks after first shot provide the best protection. At 6-8 weeks of age, Third shot — 3-4 weeks after second shot Photo by Julie M. Lucas a puppy should receive its first vaccine. He should Sgt. Alicia Swails, an animal care specialist at the After 12-14 weeks old, be re-vaccinated 3-4 weeks after the first shot, and booster vaccine given annually Fort Carson Veterinary Treatment Facility, examines then again another 3-4 weeks after the second shot a stray Yorkshire Terrier. There has recently been The Fort Carson Veterinary until he is 12-14 weeks old. Generally these shots an increase of Parvo cases reported on post. Treatment Facility: also contain other important vaccines against • Provides preventative health care to diseases besides CPV-2, thereby reducing the checks for the virus in feces. As it can become a pets, such as vaccines. number of needle pokes per puppy. life-threatening disease very quickly, it’s important • Active duty, Reserve, retired and Along with vaccinations, other preventative to contact your veterinarian if you notice any signs National Guard personnel are eligible to measures can be taken to protect against in your puppy such as depression, weakness, receive VTF privileges. parvovirus. These include avoiding such places as vomiting or frequent diarrhea that becomes bloody. dog parks, kennels, rest stops or other areas where Treatment for CPV-2 consists of hospitalization, Located at Building 6001 on large crowds gather, until your puppy is fully intravenous fluids and antibiotics. Nelson Boulevard near Gate 1. vaccinated. Limit the amount of exposure an In the long run, properly vaccinating your Open Monday - Friday unvaccinated puppy has to dogs you are not puppy against parvovirus is safer, easier and 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. familiar with, and wash your hands thoroughly cheaper than letting it run the risk of becoming Appointments can be made by calling with soap and water before handling your puppy infected. By putting vaccinations on your new 526-3803 if you’ve touched other dogs. puppy “to do” list, you are helping ensure it Parvovirus can be easily diagnosed by a test that grows to be a happy, healthy adult. ‘Bone Crushers’ conserve fighting strength by Darcia Kunkel are seasoned veterans with a few while others temporarily joined via becomes a vital bridge between front Fort Carson Family Member deployments under their belt, while the Professional Filler Information line medical personnel like medics, others are on their first tour. Even System network for part or all of the physician assistants or doctors, and Editor’s Note: Family member with a variety of backgrounds, their deployment. The unit also has other facilities, such as combat Darcia Kunkel writes about her goal is still the same: provide the members who work on Forward support hospitals in theater. They husband’s unit, C Company, 2nd best medical care possible and Operating Base Loyalty in an aid also facilitate the stabilization and Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd conserve the fighting strength. station and a few who assist on evacuation of serious and critical Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry “Bone Crushers” may be an odd Military Transition Teams and patients to much larger medical Division, which is presently in Iraq. name for a group of skilled medical special missions. installations like Landstuhl Regional personnel, but this team has the The medical team works and lives Army Medical Center, Germany; They hail from all parts of the intestinal fortitude, expertise and on a consolidated aid station support- Brooke Army Medical Center, Texas, country and a few from overseas. compassion needed to get the job ing 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat or Walter Reed Army Medical Some were assigned to the unit only done. With more than 70 Soldiers, Team. Like Charlie Company, there Center, Washington, D.C. The for the duration of the deployment. Charlie Company, 2nd Brigade are other medical units on the base important role not only touches A few arrived mid-tour as Support Battalion includes medics, that treat their own Soldiers as well the patients, but the Soldiers replacements. Others have been a physician assistants, nurses, doctors, as civilian contractors for routine as well. Patient administration part of the team almost four years. a psychiatrist, and a dentist, as care and general sick call. When the Noncommissioned Officer Sgt. They range from highly specialized well as preventive medicine, medical emergency call comes in, all Tammy Beghan’s most rewarding professionals to brand new administration, medical supply and medical teams pull together and experience has been “seeing the enthusiastic medics straight out of logistics specialists. Most are work as one large fluid operation. advanced individual training. 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