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May 28, 2021 Vol. 79, No. 21 Honoring our nation’s heroes on Memorial Day Published in the interest of the Fort Carson Community. Visit the Fort Carson website at http://www.carson.army.mil. 3rd ABCT hosts senior Army leader Photo by Scott Prater Gen. Ed Daly, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Command, speaks with California, during his visit to Fort Carson May 20. Daly visited several locations at 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team leaders about their experiences and lessons the Mountain Post, where he spoke with leaders, NCOs and Soldiers on a number learned following their recent rotation to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, of topics, including their recovery and preparations for future deployments. Carson honors 2020 Good Neighbor By Billie Garner induction ceremony on the installation. As in previous designed to recognize one civilian each year from Garrison Public Affairs Office years, the event was held on post at the Elkhorn surrounding communities who, through his or her Conference Center with many other Good Neighbors efforts, enhances the quality of life for Soldiers Fort Carson leadership and local community in attendance. and their Families. From its inception in 1978, the members honored a Colorado Springs businesswoman “The last year has been incredibly difficult for program continues to foster strong relationships and and community volunteer May 17 for her ongoing our Soldiers, Families and our community, but being partners military leaders with the community. Prior contributions to Soldiers and Families of the able to do events like this together shows that we are to the first ceremony, Maj. Gen. Louis Menetrey, the Mountain Post. nearing the end,” said McFarlane. “I cannot begin 42nd commanding general of the 4th Inf. Div. and Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding to describe how thankful I am for the opportunity Fort Carson, with the help of military leaders general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, to stand before you, in person and recognize the and local citizens, established a “benchmark” for the hosted a luncheon award ceremony inducting Deanne service and excellence of Deanne Funkhouser. Good Neighbor program. Good Neighbors are invited Funkhouser, as the newest member of the Fort Carson Thank you all for taking the time out of your busy to events and ceremonies held on Fort Carson. Good Neighbor Program. Funkhouser, the Mountain schedules today to show your support for Deanne “Our Good Neighbors are Fort Carson’s extended Post’s 44th Good Neighbor, received the award in front and your unwavering support for Fort Carson and representatives and some of our most steadfast of family, friends and colleagues. the United States Army.” It is a Fort Carson tradition to host the annual The Fort Carson Good Neighbor program is See Neighbor on Page 4 2 MOUNTAINEER | May 28, 2021 Commentary MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Army focuses on quality of life Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane Department of the Army, deputy Garrison Commander: Col. Nate Springer chief of staff, G-9 Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt The U.S. Army’s quality Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert of life is a comprehensive approach to strengthening Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon quality of life programs in Staff writer: Scott Prater support of the chief of staff of the Army’s number one Sports writer: Walt Johnson priority, people. Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall This commercial enterprise newspaper What are the current and is an authorized publication for members of the past efforts of the Army? Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer The secretary of the Army are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the officially chartered the Quality Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies. of Life (QOL) Task Force in The editorial content of the Mountaineer March 2020. The task force is the respon sibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, Colo., Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail developed a campaign plan address is [email protected]. to outline a comprehensive The Mountaineer is posted online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com. approach to strengthening QOL The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication programs across the Army. The authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper campaign plan consists of six Stock image Group, a private firm in no way connected with lines of effort, 31 objectives, the Department of the Army, under exclusive and over 200 tasks. — Child care: Providing accessible, affordable and written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. The Army QOL Campaign Plan nests within the predictable child and youth programs. 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Releases from outside sources are so 10 10th SFG(A): Culinary specialist trains with indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Brother Luck Mountaineer is close of business Friday the week 17 before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer 10 Tactical combat casualty care training staff reserves the right to edit submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. 11 Stryker brigade conducts aviation familiarization Policies and statements reflected in the 12 Home at last news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to 14 Former Green Berets reunite, reflect be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. Community 17 Color Fest: Community flocks to in-person fitness event 6 17 Weightlifters compete in annual event 18 DPW provides 2-day facility manager training Display / Classified advertising 19 DES highlight 634-5905 20 The Journey (Chapel series): Mountaineer editor Working through interruptions 526-4144 19 Community briefs Post information 526-5811 In addition Post weather hotline 526-0096 25 Classified 11 May 28, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER 3 News Free school, sports physicals at EACH By Jeanine Mezei U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Public Affairs Office Stock image With the school year wrapping up and summer Care Department chief, EACH. “It’s an opportunity made it more difficult for Families to book well child on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to plan children’s for parents to review any medical concerns and for the exams for their children,” said Overbeek-Wager. “This next physical with a quick, weekend appointment. provider to review the child’s developmental milestones.” is an opportunity to schedule your child’s well child Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) is These Saturday appointments are intended to be appointment conveniently over the weekend.” offering free school and sports physicals for children a quick, convenient way for Families to receive their If a child is due for shots, he or she will be able to ages 4-18 by appointment June 5, June 19, June 26, child’s physical, which is valid for one year. Most receive immunizations during the appointment visit. July 10, July 24 and Aug. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at appointments last an average of 5-10 minutes with a Parents need to bring a complete vaccination record and the Ivy Clinic, located on the hospital’s second floor medical provider. Appointments are scheduled for an any school or team paperwork needing to be completed of the Soldier Family Care Center (SFCC). individual child so be sure to book one for each child. by the medical provider to the appointment. Without “Annual physicals are an important touch point “EACH recognizes that the global pandemic and for children,” said Dr. Erika Overbeek-Wager, Primary our transition to a new electronic medical record has See Physicals on Page 4 2021

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