Vol. 77, No. 24 June 21, 2019

Support companies hone combat skills Testing capabilities at FTX By 1st. Lt. Sophia Imperioli 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Throughout the beginning of June, companies deployed to the training areas of Fort Carson to conduct field training exercises (FTX), where they practiced mission essential tasks (MET). The Soldiers had the chance to get in the dirt and get hands on various equipment such as medical evacuation, vehicle recovery and distribution operations in a variety of conditions to simulate a combat environment. The purpose of conducting company-level FTXs is to ensure the support Soldiers are able to sustain operations for larger events like battalion- and brigade- level exercises. Consistent focus on mission-critical tasks fosters the expeditionary mindset that is key to remaining ready for deployments. “We are proud of our sustainers and medical personnel for their continued efforts to sharpen their skills to better provide support to the ‘Raider’ Brigade,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth McCarn, senior enlisted leader, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It’s all in keeping with the ‘fight tonight’ mentality.” Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th BSB, 1st SBCT, was charged with mission command and ensuring the battalion had an adequate understanding of the battlespace to make decisions that not only affect internal operations, but that affect brigade support as well. “Titans are professionals because we execute with lethality first and foremost,” said Capt. Angelo Uele, commander, HHC, 4th BSB, 1st SBCT. “Secondly, we are force multipliers; because of the variety of the sustainment (jobs) in our company, we enable first brigade’s warfighters to go farther and faster to destroy the enemy without hesitation.” Alpha Company was the main distribution effort of the tactical brigade support area (BSA). It is comprised of a fuel and water platoon, a supply support activity platoon and a transportation platoon. During the company’s FTX, Soldiers trained on convoy operations for the purpose of executing logistics resupply points (LRP) missions in which two units link up in order to disburse vital supplies needed on the frontline. “The exercise provided Soldiers and junior leaders the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the unit’s mission essential tasks and company tactics, techniques and procedures,” said Sgt. Andrew Vosick, transportation platoon, 1st SBCT. “Many of the newer Soldiers got to experience their first field training, Photo by 2nd Lt. Stephanie Hunter Soldiers of Bravo Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, set See FTX on Page 4 up the Entry Control Point during the company FTX on training areas of Fort Carson June 6.

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Commanding General: DOD wants resident input Maj. Gen. Randy A. George Garrison Commander: Col. Brian K. Wortinger on Housing Bill of Rights Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt Commentary by Dave Vergun feedback collection, tabulation and analysis on DOD’s behalf. Chief, Print and Web Communications: Army News Service McMahon said that the department is committed to Rick Emert addressing the concerns of service members and their Families. Development of a bill of rights for those living in “We have tremendously resilient military Families,” he Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon privatized Defense Department housing is underway, and said. “Once we recruit the individual, we retain the Family, DOD is seeking the input of residents, the assistant defense and they don’t ask for a lot.” Staff writer: Scott Prater secretary for sustainment announced in a memo. He noted that most Families want a safe home, access In the memo signed June 13, Robert H. 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The ESB Standards for U.S. Army graphic is the equivalent of the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB) the ESB are still Army senior leaders announce the and Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) but for all being refined but they will not be adjusted for age, gender implementation of the Expert Soldier other military occupational specialties in the Army. or any other criteria. The test will share about 80 percent Badge, June 14. Similar to the Expert Infantryman Badge Commanders will soon be able to use the badge to of the same warrior tasks as the EIB and EFMB, and is and the Expert Field Medical Badge, the ESB will allow recognize Soldiers who attain excellence in physical designed so it can be administered alongside and together commanders the opportunity to recognize Soldiers outside fitness and marksmanship and a high standard of expertise with them. Brigade commanders will decide if and when the Infantry, Special Forces and medical communities in land navigation and performing warfighting tasks. to schedule the test so it best fits their training schedules. who have met a high standard of performance in physical “The ESB will be an important component of Under the ESB test process, Soldiers will demonstrate fitness and warfighting tasks. increasing Soldier lethality and overall readiness to help mastery of individual skills through different evaluations achieve the vision for the Army of 2028,” said Sgt. Maj. over a five-day period. The standards for the ESB place Center for Initial Military Training Command. “We of the Army Daniel A. Dailey. “The EIB and EFMB candidates under varying degrees of stress that test their wanted to provide commanders the opportunity to have supported the infantry and medical fields with physical and mental abilities as they execute critical recognize their top Soldiers who have met the highest distinction, ensuring their Soldiers maintain critical tasks to an established set of standards. standard of performance in physical fitness, warfighting skills, while recognizing the very best among them. The To qualify to take the ESB test, Soldiers must tasks and readiness.” ESB will achieve the same for the rest of the Army.” pass the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), qualify Each ESB task will be evaluated on a “go” or The Army will implement the ESB in early fiscal as “Expert” on the M4/M16 rifle and be recommended “no-go” basis. Pass rates during the ESB pilot testing 2020, with the standards and regulation to be finalized by by their chain of command. were similar to that of the EIB and EFMB. September 2019. Earning the badge will test a Soldier’s The test itself consists of another ACFT, day and “The ESB is all about increasing the readiness proficiency in physical fitness, marksmanship, land night land navigation, individual testing stations and of our Army. It will provide commanders outside the navigation and other critical skills, and demonstrates culminates with a 12-mile foot march. ESB test stations infantry, Special Forces and medical communities a mastery of the art of soldiering. include warrior tasks laid out in the ESB regulation the opportunity to recognize Soldiers who best The ESB training and testing will be extremely and may also include five additional tasks selected by demonstrate excellence in their fields,” said Command challenging, mission-focused and conducted under the brigade commander from the unit’s mission essential Sgt. Maj. Timothy A. Guden, TRADOC command realistic conditions. Those in the infantry, Special Forces task list. Example tasks include: sergeant major. and medical career management fields are not eligible  React to an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) “This is not a badge to award so that the entire Army for the ESB. Attack now has an ‘expert’ badge to wear. As it is now, not “Like the EIB and EFMB, the ESB test will be  Construct Individual Fighting Positions every infantryman or Special Forces Soldier earns the a superb venue for individual training in units and  Search an Individual in a Tactical Environment EIB and not every medic earns the EFMB. Keeping with the badge will recognize a Soldier’s mastery,” said  Employ Progressive Levels of Individual Force the same mindset, this is a badge to award to those who Gen. Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general, U.S.  Mark CBRN-Contaminated Areas truly deserve recognition as an expert in their career field; Army Training and Doctrine Command. “And it will “We worked tirelessly on the ESB to ensure we got for those who have achieved a high level of competence be just as tough to earn as the EIB and EFMB because the it right,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Edward W. Mitchell, and excellence in their profession.”

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casualties received treatment, as well as FTX executing ambulance exchange points (AXP), From Page 1 where patients are transferred between medical platforms. which allowed leaders to introduce the vast array “I learned a substantial amount about my of tasks we carry out, all while still building role as an X-ray technician in a mass casualty cohesion and creating experienced logisticians.” (MASCAL) situation,” said Spc. Aaron Lloren, Bravo Company executed maintenance radiology technician, Charlie Company, 4th and recovery operations for both the battalion BSB, 1st SBCT. “It quickly became apparent and the brigade, recovered a high mobility that clear communication, vigilance and multipurpose wheeled vehicle (HMMWV) fluidity was vital to accomplishing tasks. and practiced establishing perimeter security When X-rays were not presently needed, I with heavy machine guns. had to quickly learn how to assist in triaging “It was my first FTX with the company,” and preparing patients for movement.” said 2nd Lt. Stephanie Hunter, maintenance Each company was responsible for platoon leader, Bravo Company, 4th BSB, deploying with all of its available equipment 1st SBCT. “It was great getting out there and and personnel, setting up a tactical footprint leading the Soldiers to train on setting up and testing capabilities on ground. Soldiers our portion of the BSA in preparation for had the chance to conduct military the upcoming battalion-level FTX. It also occupational specialty-specific training; allowed the new Soldiers to learn their roles making the exercise as realistic and close and integrate fully with the unit.” to a real-life mission as possible. Charlie Company was responsible for “From loadup to cleanup, every the medical treatment and evacuation of individual had to stay flexible to execute the brigade across the battlefield to higher this FTX,” Lloren said. “I’m looking forward echelons of care. The troops set up the Role to expanding my skills to assist the combat II Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) where medics in making the mission a success.”

Photo by 1st Lt. Sean Miller Photo by Capt. Stephen Motta Sgt. Trevor Daniels, medical evacuation NCO, Charlie Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, Soldiers with Alpha Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, maneuvers through the unit’s area of Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, man a heavy machine gun fighting position operation in a Stryker Medical Evacuation Vehicle during medical evacuation iterations at the on training areas of Fort Carson June 11. unit’s field training exercises on training areas of Fort Carson June 6.

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The Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team “War Horse,” 4th Infantry Division, stood in formation in the shadows of Cheyenne Mountain as they said their last goodbyes to the brigade command team June 13 during a change of leadership ceremony. The change of leadership ceremony is a tradition in which the outgoing command team formally transfers authority and responsibility to the incoming command team. The reviewing officer for the ceremony was Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. Col. Dave J. Zinn, outgoing commander, relinquished authority of the brigade to Col. Scott P. Knight Jr., incoming commander, during the ceremony. “It is truly an honor and privilege to stand before you today after 24 months Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, reviewing officer and acting senior commander, 4th Infantry of command,” said Zinn. “Fort Carson and the 4th Inf. Div. is a spectacular place Division and Fort Carson, passes the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., to lead Soldiers and raise a Family. It has been a journey.” colors to Col. Scott P. Knight Jr., incoming commander, during a change of leadership During Zinn’s time in command, half of the brigade deployed in support ceremony June 13 at Founders Field on Fort Carson. Col. Dave J. Zinn and Command Sgt. of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in Southern Afghanistan to train, advise and Maj. Vincent Simonetti relinquished authority and responsibility of the brigade to Knight assist the Afghan National Defense Security Forces. The other half of the and Command Sgt. Maj. Steve R. Chandler Jr. brigade deployed to Kosovo to work as liaison monitoring teams to work with the local populace. “I am only able to stand here today because of the collective efforts of a large group of Soldiers, NCOs and officers who have helped me along the way,” said Zinn. “It is on their shoulders that I continue to stand. They deserve full credit for any of the successes I have had.” Knight, who came from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency as the director of expeditionary support, is no stranger to Fort Carson. “My wife, my daughter and I cannot express how glad we are to serve in … beautiful Fort Carson, Colorado, and in the 4th Inf. Div.,” he said. “Coincidently, this is the same post and division which my father served 48-years-ago when, then lieutenant, Knight deployed to Vietnam.” Simultaneously, Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Simonetti relinquished responsibility of the War Horse Brigade to Command Sgt. Maj. Steve R. Chandler Jr. “Vince Simonetti is an exceptional senior NCO who coaches, teaches, trains and develops NCOs as well as anyone I have seen,” said Zinn. “Thank you for your friendship, counsel, outstanding teamwork and support — I could not have asked for a better senior NCO.” As the Zinn and Simonetti Families prepare to depart Fort Carson, Chandler, who comes from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and Knight prepare to join the War Horse and Fort Carson Family. Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat “Col. Scott Knight and Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Chandler, two Army Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire a gun salute during a change of leadership ceremony June leaders with phenomenal reputations … take the reins at a critical time for the 13 at Founders Field on Fort Carson. Col. Dave J. Zinn and Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent brigade,” said Ryan. “Scott and Steve, welcome to the team and the best of luck Simonetti relinquished authority and responsibility of the brigade to Col. Scott P. Knight as you assume the mantle of leadership.” Jr. and Command Sgt. Maj. Steve R. Chandler Jr.

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Menéndez and command ceremony at welcomed Col. Ryan O. Maender during the Division Founders Field on Fort Artillery change of command ceremony at Founders Carson June 13. The Field on Fort Carson June 13. act of the passing of Ryan presided over the ceremony where Menéndez colors is symbolic relinquished command of DIVARTY to Maender of the passing of the marking the end of an era and the beginning of another. command authority. “This division becomes a part of you,” said Menéndez. “This division is one that cannot be duplicated, and I feel the same love that Hemingway had for the 4th Infantry Division. The people that I have encountered in the 4th Infantry Division are simply the best. I am grateful to have served with some of the Army’s most talented and insightful general officers.” Shortly before the ceremony began, Menéndez was presented the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service Photosby Spc. Robert Vicens and accomplishments as the DIVARTY commander. “Menéndez is part of a cohort of field artillery Fort Carson the ‘Best Hometown in the Army,’” said Ryan said that Menéndez has been instrumental and fire support professionals, who served in the Menéndez. “To the friends of Fort Carson, the veteran in DIVARTY’s success. DIVARTYs of the past, before our focus on counter- groups and the good neighbors, thank you for all you insurgency warfare,” said Ryan. “Who simply knows do for the Soldiers and Families of this installation.” how to enforce standards … He did so by emphasizing Maender brings a plethora of military experiences standards to provide technical expertise, promoting to his new role as DIVARTY commander to include individual responsibility, and by empowering his deputy commander of operations group at the National (NCOs).” Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. During his remarks, Menéndez expressed “I am humbled to have the opportunity to command confidence in his successor. and to count myself amongst the ranks of the 4th Inf. “During our initial phone call, I knew that you were Div.,” said Maender. the person to assume command of the 4th Division Maender also served as the chief of plans, 7th Artillery and continue to evolve this organization to Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the best version of itself,” said Menéndez. “You are Washington. His deployments include multiple tours humble, intelligent and care deeply for our profession. in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation I would be honored to serve in your command, and I Spartan Shield. Brig. Gen. Joseph Ryan, acting senior commander, 4th wish you and your Family a great adventure as you “We are the nation’s best, and I am looking forward Infantry Division and Fort Carson, presents Col. Norberto command 4th DIVARTY.” to working with all the officers, NCOs, and Soldiers of R. Menéndez, outgoing commander, 4th Division Artillery, Menéndez concluded his remarks with gratitude DIVARTY and the 4th Inf. Div. My Family and I are with a Legion of Merit prior to the change of command toward the Fort Carson community. excited to (be) part of the Fort Carson community,” ceremony at Founders Field on Fort Carson June 13. “The Colorado Springs community has made said Maender. Soldier continues father’s legacy Story and photo by Sgt. Sidnie Smith from his father to his own service and his 14th Public Affairs Detachment role as a father. While all Soldiers have different “I knew my dad was doing The young man moves slowly through reasons for joining the Army, Vereen’s the practiced movements in front of tale is more unique than many. Most well, but I didn’t grasp the beige casket, a somber look on his Soldiers are not former NFL recruits, and face. He slowly folds the American flag, most Soldiers do not have to salute their the Army as a whole. making sure to keep the flag taut as the own fathers. other Soldier holds the opposite end. As Vereen’s experience with the military I really didn’t understand he slowly moves closer, while folding the began from the day he was born. His flag into crisp triangles, he maintains his childhood was like many of those who it. I wanted to get a bearing. He finishes his task and slowly have parents in the military — bouncing brings the flag to his chest. The detail around different duty stations and feel for the Army.” seems as natural to the Soldier as breathing. different countries, making friends who While new to the Army, Pfc. Kevin leave after a short while, and a unique — Kevin Vereen Jr. Vereen Jr., standing at more than 6 feet immersion with, not only other cultures, tall, has an aura that immediately com- but with the Army’s culture. During this mands respect and is a reflection of the constantly changing childhood Vereen such as basketball, he knew his love an immediate sense of community. respect he gives his peers and superiors. found camaraderie with others and his was football. Around his junior year of college, Vereen is one of many Soldiers father, through sports. During his high school years, Vereen Vereen said, NFL scouts began to look at assigned to Signal, Intelligence and “When I was a little kid, my father continued to play football. By his junior him. Upon graduating with a degree in Sustainment Company, Headquarters was a football coach for a 5th and 6th year, college scouts were looking at exercise science and kinesiology, Vereen and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry grade team at Fort Leavenworth,” Vereen recruiting him, he said. He had his choice was recruited by the Seattle Seahawks. Division, but he is not just any Soldier. He said. “I would walk around the house of colleges from Kansas State University And while achieving a childhood dream to is a son of a Soldier, and a father, who is in the pads and beg to go with him to to the University of Arkansas and many play professional football, one of the most continuing a family legacy. his football practice. Finally, he let me go others. He ultimately decided to attend important things in Vereen’s life happened. Brought up with a firm yet gentle hand with him. He was amazed at how well I the University of Northern Iowa, where His son, Kannon, was born. in a family-rich in military service, Vereen did with the bigger kids.” former teammates from high school is applying the lessons and values gleaned While Vereen played other sports were also attending, and he said he felt See Legacy on Page 12 June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 7 FINANCING AVAILABLE

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Shooting into past the weapon during the time; however, that he served at Fort Carson as an “Retired Lt. Col. Watanabe has been Day, which in 2019 was held in honor the demonstration is still effective operations staff officer for the Aviation awesome,” said Air Force Cadet 1st of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, when in impressing upon his cadets a taste Division at the time. Class Brett Herring, who was the cadet the 4th Infantry Division landed on Utah of history. During his career, he would return in charge of the Historical Shoot. “He Beach in Normandy during World War II. Retired Soldier shares history The love of his country, the military to the academy to teach from 2006 to makes history come alive for us cadets.” “I love re-enacting, living history and history are passions Watanabe 2008, and again from 2014 to 2016. Beyond the Historical Shoot, Watanabe and passing it on,” Watanabe said. “I Story and photos by 1766 Charleville Musket used during the has pursued ever since he was a boy, “I started this military historical is a self-proclaimed Soldier for life. love seeing the sparkle in kids’ eyes Spc. Robert Vicens Rolon American Revolutionary War, to the M1 shooting BB guns and playing Soldier. shoot to give the cadets an opportunity He not only volunteers his time to when you hand them a (Browning 14th Public Affairs Detachment Garand employed during World War II and “I fancy myself a patriot,” to taste and experience history,” facilitate the U.S. Air Force Academy Automatic Rifle) and they say, ‘I saw the Korean War, to the civilian equivalents Watanabe said. “I joined the military, Watanabe said. Historical Shoot, but he also lectures that in Call of Duty.’” On an early Saturday morning at Range of weapons used in modern combat. because I wanted purpose and to serve. One of the first things Watanabe at the Academy on the importance of His drive, he said, is fueled by 1 on Fort Carson, the sun bears down from The historical uniforms the cadets wear I’m still serving.” did as a teacher at the academy was heritage. He also gives talks to high a belief that Americans don’t value a crisp gunmetal sky. are period uniforms from the Civil War, the Watanabe began his military journey founding the Historical Weapons Shoot. school juniors and seniors during the history enough. The air is cool and quiet, though soon Spanish-American War, both World Wars, as a student at the academy with the “It is interesting to see the Rocky Mountain Youth Leadership “We need to pass it on, especially to the acrid sting of gunpowder and the dry Vietnam and the Gulf War, to name a few. expectation that he would commission progression of weapons that we have conference, where he speaks on those in uniform,” Watanabe said. “The rat-tat, boom-pow of nearly 50 historical “What year were the United States into the Air Force. However, by the end used throughout our history,” said Cadet leadership and patriotism. experience of serving in the military is weapons firing downrange will more than founded?” Watanabe’s professor-voice rings of his freshmen year at the academy, the 2nd Class Lawrence King, who wore a Along with the Colorado Military so much richer when we can hold on to fill the silence. out for everyone to hear. “What year was allure to be part of the history of the Army replica of a U.S. Army uniform worn Historical Group, Watanabe participates and grasp and understand those who Cadets from the U.S. Air Force the Army created?” he grew up admiring became too great. during the period of 1944 to 1945, a every year in Fort Carson’s Living History came before.” Academy, many of them dressed in It was at this time that he purchased uniform employed in the Korean historical uniforms, listen attentively to His students knew their history. his first weapon — an AR-15, the and Vietnam wars. “Even more, it’s a the instruction of their teacher, Retired Lt. “1776,” several students call out in civilian equivalent of the M-16 that cultural adventure in experiencing the Col. Nathan Watanabe, a historian, lecturer response to the first question. he would fire as a Soldier. profession of arms. It’s not just learning and alumnus of the academy, facilitating “1775,” other students shout in “That was the beginning of my about the weapons but it’s more about a day these aspiring officers and history response to the second question. collection,” he said. learning about the people who used aficionados have been eagerly anticipating When the voices of his students die By the time the 2019 Historical them and how they fought. And really, all year — a chance to relive history at the down, Watanabe produces the .69 caliber Weapons Shoot took place, Watanabe it’s about our heritage.” 2019 U.S. Air Force Academy Historical Charleville flintlock Musket Model of was able to provide an arsenal of nearly Watanabe said many collectors Weapons Shoot. 1766. It is a replica of a standard weapon 50 weapons spanning more than 240 choose not to fire the weapons they collect, The uniforms the cadets wore, and the the Continental Army used during the years of history. especially when they have historical value. arsenal of weapons they are preparing to American Revolutionary War. Watanabe spent 28 years on The general belief is that the value of the fire, all belong to Watanabe. They represent Watanabe proceeds to demonstrate active duty, serving three years as an weapon is depreciated when the weapons over 30 years of collecting, a lifetime love loading the weapon with black powder and infantryman in Korea and Panama are fired, due to wear and tear. for history and military service, along with lead ball. He charges it with the wooden before switching to aviation, where he the drive to pass on that history. charging rod, then fires it just as the first would spend the next 25 years, retiring He takes an opposite approach. Laid out under the canopy of the range American Soldiers would have done during as a lieutenant colonel. The value in the weapons is holding are small arms representative of the standard the advent of the nation. Watanabe joined the military and them and firing them, Watanabe said. A U.S. Air Force Academy cadet instructs fellow cadets on how to load and fire an M1 Retired Lt. Col. Nathan Watanabe stands with fellow World War II re-enactors issue weapons from every military conflict Watanabe admitted he is considerably cross commissioned into the Army in It’s about feeling what it was like to Garand, as part of the 2019 U.S. Air Force Academy Historical Shoot May 4 at Fort during the Fort Carson Living History Day May 18 at Kit Carson Park. in U.S. military history, ranging from the slower than Soldiers who trained with 1988, but it wasn’t until August 2012 be there. Carson. The cadets fired an average of 75 rounds downrange during the event. 10 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

Military Of note in Tucson, Arizona, will take place Sept. 18-22. Annual water quality report — The Fort Carson For more information call 224-225-1202 or email Briefs Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the Bob Haynes at [email protected]. 2019 Water Quality Report. The report provides a Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Hours of operation summary of the water quality delivered throughout — The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Seeking OCS Alumni — The Officer Candidate School the installation via the water distribution system. commanding general has directed all Soldiers, (OCS) Alumni Association is looking for graduates of Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Carson’s sergeant first class through command sergeant the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. Since 1941 water. The DPW staff is committed to delivering major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain OCS has trained many of America’s finest leaders, customers with a reliable supply of high quality and above, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer including 50 Medal of Honor recipients. Alumni serve water. The annual report is designed to inform and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The this nation as Army officers and later as industrial customers about the drinking water delivered training is held in the USO building, 1218, room 203 leaders, government administrators, elected officials to their water tap every day. The report can be on a first-come, first-served basis. The class times and national leaders. The OCS Alumni Association viewed online by visiting the DPW website at are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2019 training dates are: fosters fellowship, highlights OCS history and https://www.carson.army.mil/organizations/ June 11-13, July 9-11, Aug. 13-14, Sept. 10-12, Oct. memorializes OCS graduates lost in service to our dpw.html. The report will not be mailed out in 15-17, Nov. 12-14 and Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek nation. Learn more at https://www.ocsalumni.org. hardcopy format to housing residents. For more Williams, Casualty Assistance Center operations information, call the DPW at 526-1730. and trainer, for additional training opportunities. Garrison ceremonies staff relocation — The Garrison The Second (Indianhead) Division Association Call 526-5614 or email usarmy.carson.imcom- Ceremonies and Events Team is now located at — Looking for people who served in the Army’s [email protected] or derek. building 1230 on the corner of Specker Avenue and 2nd Infantry Division. The 98th annual reunion [email protected]. Ellis Street (where the DA Photo Studio is located). Room numbers are 119 for the administrative NCO, 116 for the NCO in charge and 114 for the program nine months of delivery for full replacement value. Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services manager. Phone numbers have remained the same, All PCA claims, including household goods, personal • Central issue facility, building 1525 — 524-4578 or 524-2827. vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- New hours of operation for Joint Personal Property now being adjudicated by the Center for Per­sonnel 4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m. Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http:// in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn in service, open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to-face claims office can be reached at 526-1355. call 526-3321 for an appointment. personal property counseling briefing is mandatory Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL- • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday- for JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling option TAP) — has combined several services at one location Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn to process applications through the Defense Personal and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. on a case-by-case basis. located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a predeployment • Subsistence Support Management Office, building Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 brief or a profess­ional development brief. Visit http:// 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- to schedule a DPS appointment. facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming 4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry Facility job fairs and job postings. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — — The facility located at building 1525 does not • SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing Elwell St. near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army — services include a computer lab to complete the • Installation Property Book Office, building 330 Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which provides a preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered initial coun­seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; call 526-5984. by the LRC laundry facility. Annex A is posted at the 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., • Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to clean their 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804. OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight. not accept OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Hazardous Material Control Center, building dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. • Transition services in building 6237 — 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks include a mandatory weekly five-day program cover- administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 524-1888 or email [email protected]. ing transition overview, Military Occu­pational Skill at 526-2979. Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday- Crosswalk, finan­cial planning, U.S. Depart­ment of Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs of Public Works Business Operations and Integration 1525, room 308. The phone number is 526-2840. benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job Division Work Management Branch, located in Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong fairs, resource fairs and employer days. building 1219, is responsible for processing work St., building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from • Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer Biweekly elective classes available following the Form 4283). The Work Management Branch is adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but five-day TAP program include social net­working, open for processing work orders and other in-person can provide general claims assistance. Household Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon goods claimants must report their loss or damage résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and customer support is by appointment only and can be directly to the transpor­tation service provider (TSP) dress for success. scheduled by calling 526-6112. • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, by fax or through the Defense Personal Property Medical Activity Correspondence Department System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition delivery. Claims must be sub­mitted to the TSP within Unit Soldiers. See Briefs on Page 14

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter (Wilderness Road) LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. 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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Saturday- Closed Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Closed Sunday Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday- Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Thursday 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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 11

Meet Spc. Elliot Alagueuzian, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Alagueuzian is a signal support systems specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. during the divisions’ participation in the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Alagueuzian, who grew up in France, acted as the translator for over 10 separate speaking engagements. He was originally appointed to translate for the 2nd IBCT command group during conversations, but he was asked with little notice to translate a speech from English to French during a ceremony in front of hundreds of people. He immediately accepted the challenge and his performance was exemplary. As a result of his abilities, Alagueuzian was asked to translate for both the French speakers and the command team. His efforts allowed the team to participate in this momentous occasion without issue and showed appreciation to all of those who sacrificed so much to liberate the country of France during WWII. Alagueuzian embodies the image of the “READY” Ivy Soldier. Steadfast and Loyal! Soldier of the Week READY NOW 4ID and Fort Carson Soldiers to hang up uniforms Mountaineer staff ‰‰ 1st Sgt. Benjamin Garcia, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Sixteen Soldiers will be honored for their service to the nation during a retirement 4th Inf. Div. ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Jose A. Rojo, They are: 2nd Battalion, 77th Field ‰‰ Maj. Aldo S. Aguirre, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, Oklahoma Artillery Regiment, ‰‰ Maj. Santos Rivera Jr., Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry 2nd IBCT Division ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Danielle ‰‰ Maj. Arnaldo F. Zelayacastro, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity — Fort D. Singley, DIVARTY Polk, Louisiana ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class David M. Mwangi, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Chief Warrant Officer 3 Daniel R. Padilla, Division Artillery, 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Joel H. Millerman, United States Army Recruiting Command, ‰‰ Command Sgt. Maj. Perlandus L. Hughes, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Fort Knox, Kentucky 4th Inf. Div. ‰‰ Sgt. 1st Class Luke A. Lynch, U.S. Special Operations Command — North, ‰‰ Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Davenport, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base Peterson Air Force Base ‰‰ Staff Sgt. Booker L. Jordan Jr.,918th Contracting Support Battalion, Fort Sam ‰‰ Master Sgt. Erich M. Martin, 5th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command Houston, Texas ‰‰ 1st Sgt. Theodore E. Jubinville Jr., III Corps ‰‰ Staff Sgt. Randy L. Gales, HHBN

Direct fire

Courtesy photo Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat two training events. The first training event lasted about 12 hours and the second 28 Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire artillery rounds at a Fort Carson training areaduring a direct hours. During the second event, the platoons conducted live fire qualifications involving fire exercise June 13. The Soldiers wrapped up two weeks of field training, conducting movements of more than 80 kilometers, direct fire ranges and indirect fire support. 12 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

son to follow his dream and was affected “I was a military kid, but I was so the next stages of his military career and Legacy at seeing that his son’s dream had come into sports,” he said. “I knew my dad was considering going to Officer Candidate From Page 6 to an end. doing well, but I didn’t grasp the Army School. He said he would like to go into “I told him, ‘It may not seem like the as a whole. I really didn’t understand it. the medical field, but is keeping his “I cried so hard,” he said. “This full dream came true,’” said Brig. Gen. I wanted to get a feel for the Army.” options open. feeling, I can’t explain. I just thanked Kevin Vereen, deputy commanding Kevin Vereen was a little surprised at What he is doing now in the Army God for bringing him into the world safe general of operations at U.S. Army first when he learned his son was enlisting, will only benefit his own son’s future, and sound. When he opens his eyes and Recruiting Command in Fort Knox, he said. After focusing on sports for so Vereen said. holding him, it’s amazing. It’s not about Kentucky. “‘But look at the opportunities long, he said he felt honored his son was Reflecting on his service, Kevin me anymore. The love that I have gained that life and college football gave you.” joining the Army. Vereen Jr. said he realizes what his own for this little individual, it’s amazing. Kevin Vereen Jr. accepted the reality “When kids see the path their parents father has done in the Army. I wouldn’t take it back for the world.” of his situation. went down, it’s a little exciting,” Kevin “You don’t really understand every- During a time when it appeared that He started working for a pharma­ Vereen said. “You can do a lot of self- thing that goes into his line of work or everything was going perfectly for him, ceutical company, but knew it wasn’t what reflection knowing that you did something his duty,” he said. “It’s just like ‘Wow!’ But Vereen’s NFL career was coming to a he wanted for the rest of his life. He was right, that he sees something of value in where my dad is now, I have nothing halt, like a wide receiver slamming into a man, a father now, and he needed to the career path I chose.” but the utmost love, the utmost respect for a linebacker. be able to provide a life for his own son. Yet like any parent, he had reserva- him and (I) just thank him for everything He was dropped from the Seattle So, Kevin Vereen Jr. chose to follow tions. Being a Soldier, Kevin Vereen was he’s done. I have more of an appreciation Seahawks and missed the 2015 draft due his father’s path. He joined the Army. aware of the challenges of military service. for what my dad has sacrificed to get to to a shoulder injury. Refusing to let go “Dad set the bar high for me,” he said. Despite the reservations, the worries where he is now.” of his dream, he continued to train for long Kevin Vereen Jr. chose to enlist, so and the empathy of life as a Soldier, Kevin Kevin Vereen said he knows being hours, day and night. His determination he could work his way up. He does not Vereen is adamant about one thing. a father in the military is hard, but gave paid off when he was picked up by the hide who his father is, but he also doesn’t “I am proud of him,” he said. important advice to his son. Green Bay Packers. ride on his dad’s coattails either. He said With rank comes privileges, and “Despite being a Soldier, you still But once again, determination and he wants to carve out his own path in as such Kevin Vereen had the unique have to be a father,” Kevin Vereen said. grit were not enough. His injured shoulder the Army. privilege of administering the oath of “Let (your children) know you love proved to continue to be a problem, and As a kid, Kevin Vereen Jr. didn’t fully enlistment to his son. them unconditionally, despite being Vereen was eventually dropped from understand the gravity of who his father Kevin Vereen Jr., still in his first year away from them. It makes a difference the Packers, too. was and what his ascent up the Army of his Army service, has had a chance to in a young man’s life knowing his father Vereen’s father said he wanted his ranks even meant. learn and grow already. He is planning loves him.”

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PAID ADVERTISEMENT Briefs BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of From Page 10 each month at 2 p.m. in The Hub conference room. office hours — The Correspondence­ (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Call 524-2677 or visit the Administration Division hours are Monday- BOSS office in room 106 Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the of The Hub. second Thursday of the month from 7:30 a.m. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Call to 40404 to receive updates 526-0890 for details. and event information. Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. Better Opportunities TRANSITION SPOTLIGHT The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051. for Single Soldiers Briefings Cooking on a Budget Retirement and ETS briefings —are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/ DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 for details. Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/ Briefings/Levy.html. Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orienta­tions by appointment. The orien­tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ­mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn in questions, call 526-9689; for environ­mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002.

Ongoing Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to recycling support. See the following numbers and points of contact. • Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer­gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. • Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s. [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints. Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is proud to host, “Cooking Matters • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email for Adults,” conducted by Tayor Hargis & Dave Gutierrez from our longtime [email protected]. community partner, Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. e no- • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email anthony.d.haag. cost class is Mondays through July 22, 4-6pm, at Mt. Carmel. e class empowers [email protected]. families with the skills to cook healthy meals to feed four on a budget of less than • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Jerald Just at 524- $10 per meal and emphasizes food-handling and food-prep safety. Class focus 0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds includes nutrition education and practical cooking. Participants receive free main­tenance and contractor response to service orders. groceries to cook each week’s meal. Pre-register at: (719) 772-7000 • Portable latrines — For latrine request at Fort Carson visit the DPW website’s alphabetical listing of programs and services at http://www.carson. army.mil/DPW/Services.html. The portable latrine infor­mation is located under EVENTS CALENDAR latrines. To receive portable latrine request information email Aaron Greenwood [email protected] or call 524-3100. *All events/services at no cost at Mt. Carmel unless noted Request Fort Carson pest control services — for military and civilian June 22: erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai Chi, 10-11am facilities by calling 526-5141. Leave a message that includes requestor’s June 24: Spiritual Coverage, meet with a chaplain, 10am-2 pm name, building number, room number and phone number; a brief explanation June 24: Cooking Matters for Adults 4pm-6pm of the problem; and where the pest problem is located (be specific). The pest management contractor, Mug-A-Bug Pest Control, will June 25: Spiritual Connection Group, non-denominational discussion of spirituality, noon-1pm respond within five working days, Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The person who places the service call may or may not see the pest June 25: Veteran-X PTS-focused group, 4:30-6:30pm management contractor responding to the call. If, however, the worker cannot June 25: Yoga, PT/trauma relief-focus, 5-6pm find the pest problem, he will attempt to make contact with the requestor. June 26: Employer Day Event 11am-3pm The pest manage­ment office is not manned at all times as the contractors are June 26: Creating Your Best Resume 1-3pm responding to pest control calls, therefore requesters must leave a message. Voicemail messages are checked three times a day Monday through Friday. June 26: Warriors First, support group for justice-involved veterans, 4-5pm To report pest emergencies, Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control June 26: Art erapy promoting stress relief and self-healing, 5-7pm contracting officer representative at 719-491-8603. June 27: PTS Support Group, 10-11am The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training June 29: erapeutic/Trauma Focus Tai Chi, 10-11am (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation maintenance and supply posture by providing technically proficient personnel as trainers, mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also offers refresher Help Us Support Ours: training in areas such as Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of Command class; Command Mt. Carmel Veterans Service provides vital career and transition assistance, behavioral Supply Discipline Program (CSDP, staff and unit level); Financial Liability health and wellness, supportive services, connection to community resources, and Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Preparation; Supply Support Activity safe event space for veterans, military members and their families. Our non-pro t has (SSA) Operations; Chemical, biological, radio­active and nuclear; arms room directly impacted more than 5,000 unique clients in the Pikes Peak region through operations; maintenance operations, driver’s training program; Preventive more than 20,000 client visits since 2016. Your support can play an important role and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) training; Army Test, Measurement have direct impact on thousands of Veterans in our community. and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor pool shop operations; that can be scheduled for individual or group training. For more information Le n m e at or to schedule training, visit the COMET team in building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or [email protected]. veteranscenter.org Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier Visit us at in American history. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of 530 Communication Circle, Colo Springs & SFL-TAP, 7366 Mekong St, Fort. Carson the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email pao@samampc. org for more information. June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 15 Community

Community prepares for festivalPhotos by Amber Martin The High Flyers and the Spartan Medics By Aleah M. Castrejon food is sold all day. accompanied guests, but general public face off during the volleyball tournament at Mountaineer editor At 4 p.m. begin the night with may obtain a day pass from the Visitor last year’s Freedom Fest at Iron Horse Park. a free country music concert with a Center at Gate 1. The post’s Freedom Fest to lineup of: All carnival rides are open and non-mesh bags, camera cases, celebrate Independence Day is only • 4-4:40 p.m.: Mark Addison food is sold all day. luggage bags, computer cases and a few short days away. As the Fort Chandler Visit https://carsonfreedomfest. more. All bags must be no larger Carson community prepares its • 5-5:40 p.m.: Ashlee & The com/ for a map, specific directions, than 9 inches by 22.5 inches by 15 buggies, coolers and lawn chairs for Longshot Revival parking, specifics about the carnival inches. Fanny packs and backpacks the annual event; the Directorate • 6-6:40 p.m.: Exit West rides, attractions, prices for the entire are allowed, but must be clear or of Family and Morale, Welfare and • 7-7:40 p.m.: The Tyler Walker festival, food vendors and more. mesh. Visit the website for a complete Recreation (DFMWR) staff begins Band Designated gates for public access list of approved bags. to transform Iron Horse Park for the • 8-8:30 p.m.: Hardy from June 28-29 are the main gate, Have fun with face painting, popular June 28-30 festival. • 9-10:30 p.m.: Morgan Wallen Gate 1, on CO-115 and Gate 20 from funnel cakes and Zumba, but most Thousands of community members Mesa Ridge Parkway in Fountain. importantly, follow the Fort Carson attend the Mountain Post Living event June 29 Parking will be on the east side of rules and be safe. to celebrate the holiday. But what can Day two is open to the public Iron Horse Park facing you expect from this year’s event? beginning at 1:30 p.m. Wetzel Avenue, area Each festival is slightly different, All carnival rides are open and three parking lot. but some things don’t change. food is sold all day. Prohibited items There will be rides, games, runs, From 2-9 p.m. there are many include firearms, personal tournaments, concerts and so much DFMWR festival activities planned: defense sprays, tents, more. Fees are associated with some • 3-7:30 p.m. is single stun guns, glass con­ events. Make sure to plan a visit to get elimination four-on-four tainers, outside alcohol, the most out of each day by seeing the volleyball tournament any fireworks (including schedule of events below, and don’t • 7:30-7:55 p.m. is a Zumba sparklers and pop-its), forget to plan for wrist bands, parking party warmup laser pointers, drones, and be familiar with what gates are • 8 p.m. is the Freedom Fest signs, banners, flags open for the three-day event. Glow Run and pets (except service • 9:30 p.m. is the fireworks display dogs). The complete list June 28 can be found at https:// Day one is open to the public June 30 carsonfreedomfest.com/. beginning at 1:30 p.m. Day three is only open to DOD There are bag All carnival rides are open and identification card holders and their restrictions, to include Gina, a face painter with Bling Entertainment and Events, paints a blue dinosaur on Mikah Ramos’ face at last year’s Freedom Fest at Iron Horse Park.

Zumba instructors lead patrons in some aerobic dance moves during last year’s Freedom Fest at Iron Horse Park. 16 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019 Troops to Teachers Consultants develop new certification program By Scott Prater by the Fort Carson Career Skills the student-teaching Mountaineer staff Program, with its first cohort starting assignments. in August. It will be the first education “This program is Thanks to some innovative work track of its kind in the nation.” open to all active-duty from a pair of Troops to Teachers Brown and John Scheuer, his service members who consultants, local transitioning service fellow Troops to Teachers consultant, are within 180 days members now have a new option created the new education track out of of separating, not just for gaining their Colorado teacher pure necessity, following a ruling last Soldiers,” Brown said. certification and landing a job at a year by the Colorado Department of “It provides them with an local school district. Education (CDE). opportunity to get into “We’ve expanded the Troops “The CDE determined that many a classroom and begin to Teachers program here with the of the out-of-state teacher certification student teaching while introduction of the Aspire to Teach programs we formerly used to help they are earning their education track,” said Korey Brown, transitioning service members, didn’t teacher certification.” is that transitioning service members Troops to Teachers Colorado consultant. meet Colorado quality standards, so If a candidates’ bachelor’s degree is can begin student teaching and earning “Aspire to Teach will be administered we had to stop offering those,” Scheuer not in one of the content areas of English, their certification while they are still said. “And, we really didn’t have a math, science, physical education or in that 180-day separation window,” replacement for those, so we ended social studies, they must pass a state Brown said. “We researched programs, “This program up needing to develop a program exam called the Praxis exam to meet but the Aspire to Teach program is of our own. Ultimately, we tweaked content competency requirements. Once the most flexible and user friendly is open to all an already existing program called they meet competency requirements, for transitioning service members ‘Aspire to Teach’ to allow our candidates then go through a state while they are on active duty. A lot of active-duty service members to background check and are assigned to a the flexibility comes with the rolling active-duty start the program while they are local school district. cohort. They can start a new teaching still on active duty.” The school districts then declare certification cohort every month.” service members In order to gain a Colorado they intend to hire the candidate once The program does require an teaching certificate, candidates the candidate completes the Career investment, but service members who are within must possess a bachelor’s degree Skills Program. The district provides can use GI Bill Assistance and to start, complete more than 200 a mentor to the candidate as well and participating school districts provide 180 days of hours of classroom instruction the candidate signs into the Aspire to a direct investment as well. and accumulate considerable Teach program, which is when they Service members who hold a student teaching hours. To develop begin student teaching. bachelor’s degree and want to find out separating, not Aspire to Teach at Fort Carson, “While they are student teaching, more about Aspire to Teach should Brown and Scheuer collaborated the candidates also begin earning their contact Troops to Teachers Colorado just Soldiers.” with universities to provide Colorado Teaching Certificate through at 526-2208, 526-1201 or visit the the classroom instruction and the University of Colorado at Denver. Fort Carson Career Skills Program in — Korey Brown local school districts to set up “The great thing about this program building 6237.

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Ivy Week 2019

Are you READY for Ivy Week?

“ “ “ Ivy week, I think, 534th is going to Here at 60th we“ have For Ivy Week I will raises morale for all the dominate the division in a pack of animals. We’re be pulling medical coverage, different units and gets us softball. We’re going to take going to claw, scrap, and fight but I can’t wait to go to watch together and helps us compete the gold medal. until we win every event. our guys from 52nd (Brigade with each other. People are going to recognize Engineer Battalion) crush

“ “— 1st Lt. Erik MacDowell “us as the best. “everyone. 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th — Pfc. Dallas Lundholm Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Company,

— Pvt. Dashad Morton — Sgt. Eric Wojcik 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd 60th Ordnance Company, 68th Combat Headquarters and Headquarters Company,

Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

“

Ivy Week brings “

everyone together as well as I am looking forward to helps Soldiers take a mental “ “ break from work. It’s a good time to Ivy Week is a participating in Ivy Week and get out and compete, build great way to boost morale building stronger relationships “— Sgt. Heather Perez some camaraderie and meet and compete in a healthy with the Soldiers in my unit. I Headquarters and Headquarters Company, some new people you haven’t competition. am looking forward to getting 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division met in battalion, brigade “out and hitting some dingers — Sgt. Cierra Quinn “and division. “ Headquarters and Headquarters Company, during the Golf Scramble. 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th — Spc. Alexander Delgado Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division — 2nd Lt. John R. Lowe 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Chemical officer, Headquarters and Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, Brigade, 4th Infantry Division 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Ivy Week is hands

down my favorite week of

the year. We literally get

to spend the week playing Ivy Week is a great

event for Soldiers at every sports, building camaraderie, “ I am really looking level, it’s a week where competing against Soldiers “ “ “ It’s a good time to get the from other battalions and “ forward to Ivy Week as it is brigades gain bragging whole division together and have just overall having fun. I’ll be always a great time. During rights for the year, while also Ivy Week I’ll be participating “building companionship. some good friendly competition competing in flag football with to show how (the 4th Combat 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry in the combatives event, #Winning Matters “which is something I really #Roughriders. Aviation Brigade) is better Regiment, and we plan to go out “than everybody else. there and win this event. enjoy doing. — 1st Lt. Tyler Ayres Headquarters and Headquarters Company, — Sgt. Ryan S. Rudman — Sgt. Daniel Woodard — Spc. Jarrett L. Davis 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Brigade, 4th Infantry Division 4th Infantry Division June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER IV3

Ivy Week 2019 Division prepares for Ivy Week Commentary By Staff Sgt. Scott J. Evans 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

For several years, the 4th Infantry Division has annually hosted Ivy Week as a means of building morale through friendly competition. Each year, battalions square off in a host of sporting events with hopes of coming away with the Commander’s Cup. “Ivy” Soldiers will be participating in both Soldier-oriented competition, as well as sporting activities throughout Fort Carson from June 24- 27, when the most successful unit will be awarded the Commander’s Cup. Beginning two months earlier than normally scheduled, Ivy Week 2019 will kick off events immediately prior to Freedom Fest and the Fourth of July weekend. The goal of Ivy Week is to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division. The division is made Photo by 1st Lt. Dan Lee up of numerous units including Stryker, Soldiers with 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, race infantry, sustainment, combat aviation to the next medical evacuation objective while competing for the Commander’s Cup during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 15. brigades and division artillery. Over work through the details of logistics and camaraderie have been important aspects the years the brigades have served with personnel coordination to iron out the of what has brought teams success in the distinction despite a rapid operational scheduling of the various events and past, and this year will be no different. pace. Ivy Week allows time for Soldiers to scoring methodologies in order to ensure Events this year will begin with the two- engage each other in friendly competition. a quality event. mile run and will include a stress shoot, Months of planning goes into making The collective hard work and an obstacle course and medical stakes Ivy Week a success. Both civilian and dedication of each team will be necessary competition at Iron Horse Park. military coordinators and organizers in order to be successful. Teamwork and Sporting tournaments, which include softball, flag football, basketball and a golf scramble, will begin June 26, and will culminate a day later with the championship rounds that will ultimately determine who will bring home the Commander’s Cup. The cup is a symbol of the winning unit’s overall cohesion and a testament to their physical conditioning and readiness. Many of those participating this year have recently returned to Fort Carson after being deployed overseas in places such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and the week will provide a means of building esprit de corps both with Soldiers who have been a part of their respective units for some time, as well as new arrivals looking for a chance

Photo by Sgt. Anthony Bryant to prove themselves to their peers and Pfc. Sarah Jo D. Arrojado, red belt, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, grapples with Spc. Audrey L. Binali, blue belt, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity–Fort Carson, superiors. Ivy Week 2019 will offer during combatives at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 15. that opportunity. IV4 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019 June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER IV5

Schedule of events 1 Ivy 2-mile run Magrath Avenue between Ellis and Khe Sanh streets Monday-Tuesday, 6:35 a.m.

2 Softball Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Complex softball fields Wednesday, 8 a.m. Thursday, 9 a.m.

3 Team Stress Shoot 1 Range 69 Monday-Tuesday, 7:30 a.m.

4 Squad Ruck Relay 8 11 Minick Avenue and Yano Street 13 4 Monday-Tuesday, 8 a.m.

5 Obstacle Course Wetzel Avenue and Polio Street Monday-Tuesday, noon

6 Flag football Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Complex football fields Wednesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.

7 Basketball 6 Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center 12 Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 10 a.m. 8 7 8 Combatives 2 William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Monday-Tuesday, 9 a.m. Pershing Field, Thursday, 9 a.m.

9 Team Medical Stakes Iron Horse Park (South) Monday-Tuesday, 10:15 a.m.

10 Golf Scramble 5 Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Wednesday, 1:30 a.m.

9 11 Tug of War Pershing Field Thursday, 8 a.m.

12 Family Fun Zone Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Complex Soccer Fields Wednesday, 9 a.m. 3 13 Division Barbecue, Awards ceremony Pershing Field, Thursday 10 Awards Ceremony, 2 p.m. Barbecue, noon Barbecue: Meal card holders — Free All others — for pre-purchase through Soldier’s unit IV6 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

Ivy Week 2019 Why these events Softball Soccer Combatives The health benefits from softball include Like many other team-based sports, soccer Army combatives trains Soldiers to aerobic fitness and increased flexibility. It requires teamwork and communication effectively engage the enemy in a hand- also assists in building confidence, both between its members. The sport builds to-hand combat situation. The combatives as an individual player and also as a team. bonding, focus and attention, and tournament engages the durability of requires a certain level of fitness for the individual Soldiers through a friendly competition; which is in line combination of strength and endurance. with the “READY” motto.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott J. Evans Staff Sgt. Franco Banda, 4th Special Troops Battalion, Photo by Sgt. Anthony Bryant 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, receives Sgt. Alex C. Reed, right, an automated logistical congratulations from his team’s third-base coach after specialist with 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery hitting a home run against 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Division, strikes Staff Sgt. Jesse B. Peterson, a cannon Div., during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 15. Staff Sgt. Banda Photo by Sgt. David Freydin crewmember with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery and his team went on to win the opening round matchup Spc. Mukenge Mosha, left, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. by a score of 22-8. Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Div., during combatives at the William “Bill” Reed Special Infantry Division, and Sgt. Jesus Ayala, 2nd Squadron, Events Center Aug. 15 during Ivy Week 2018. 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., pursue the ball in a soccer match during Ivy Basketball Week 2018, Aug. 15 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Teamwork is essential on the Complex soccer field. Flag football basketball court. While the fundamentals The physical and mental health benefits of dribbling and shooting are relatively Golf Scramble of flag football include increased speed, easy for most, players must be able A golf scramble is a tournament traditionally strength, endurance as well as hand-eye to work together as a team in order to played in teams where individual players coordination. The team concept of the be successful. are responsible for posting their score. A sport allows players to rely readily upon scramble is a preferred method of playing each other and improve self-esteem as golf when members are not particularly individuals and as a unit. skilled but are looking to build relationships between teammates, which coincides with the purpose of Ivy Week.

Photo by Sgt. David Freydin Pfc. Aaron Jacobs, left, 4th Squadron, 10th Calvary Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott J. Evans Photo by Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Capt. Christopher Harrell, assistant operations officer Teams of Soldiers from Division Artillery, 4th Infantry Infantry Division, is chased down by Spc. Jose Sanchez, with 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, chips Division, light blue jerseys, and 4th Squadron, 10th 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade a shot during a golf scramble tournament at the Cheyenne Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., in a football match during Ivy Shadows Golf Course during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 15. The 4th Inf. Div., compete against each other during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 15 at Iron Horse Field. Week 2018, Aug. 13-17. 4th SB was one of 24 four-person teams to participate in the afternoon’s event. See Events on Page IV8 June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER IV7 Ivy Week 2019 4th Infantry Division History The 4th Infantry Division’s nickname, “Ivy” Division, comes from the design of its shoulder patch, four green ivy leaves joined at the stem and opening at the four corners. Ivy leaves are symbolic of tenacity and fidelity, and are the basis of the division motto, “Steadfast and Loyal.” The word ivy is a play on the Roman numeral four, IV. The 4th Inf. Div. has participated in World War I, World War II, Vietnam, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and, most recently, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In November 2002, the 4th Inf. Div. assumed the division ready brigade mission and by January espectful — of one 2003, received orders to form a task force in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom another, for great things (OIF). The division began deploying in March 2003. The division returned from Iraq happen through cooperation one year later. Following a successful 12-month deployment, the 4th Inf. Div. received and a diversity of thought that R orders for deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 05-07 to serve as the comes with being open to different ideas, perspectives Multi-National Division Baghdad (MND-B) Headquarters, departing Fort Hood, Texas, and experiences. in November 2005 and returning in November 2006. In January 2007, the 4th Inf. Div. was called on again to serve as the MND-B xperts — at our crafts, knowing Headquarters for OIF 07-09. In the succeeding months, the Soldiers of Ivy Division that giving our best effort can trained and prepared for 15 months of combat. only happen if we are committed By December 2007, the division assumed the battlespace of MND-B for a second E to pursuing excellence in all we undertake. time. The Ivy Division met Army strategic objectives as MND-B by setting the stage for strategic decisions to be made by the president of the U.S. and the prime minister thletes — keeping ourselves “fit of Iraq. The steadfast and loyal Soldiers of the division achieved the lowest levels to fight” by living an active and of attacks in the history of OIF, and the highest level of reconstruction and capacity healthy lifestyle and through building ever in Baghdad Province. A tough physical training that will In May 2009, Soldiers of the 4th Brigade Combat Team deployed in support ensure we are stronger than any of Operation Enduring Freedom and became the first Ivy Soldiers to participate in enemy we may face. the operation. isciplined — disciplined Soldiers In July 2009, upon returning from deployment in support of Operation create disciplined units. The Iraqi Freedom, the 4th Inf. Div. was relocated from Fort Hood, Texas, to Fort Carson. courage to choose the right path, In July 2013 the Ivy Division deployed to Afghanistan as the headquarters for D even, and quite often when, it’s Regional Command – South based out of Kandahar Airfield, with the mission to begin harder, more uncomfortable, the redeployment and downsizing of U.S. forces in southern Afghanistan. The division less popular and at times dangerous is the bedrock of redeployed in July 2014 after successfully preparing the way for turning the mission the best units. over to Afghan forces. The 4th Inf. Div. received the Army’s Regionally Allocated forces mission in Europe, ou — YOU make the difference! and the division deployed to Europe Feb. 13, 2015. The 4th Inf. Div. Mission Command Being ready is a call to all of us: Element served as an intermediate headquarters for U.S. Army Europe, operating in as Soldiers, Family members, support of Atlantic Resolve. Y community leaders and community members. It is The division most recently deployed to Afghanistan in December. demonstrated in the choices From 2014-2019, the division’s brigades have deployed continuously to Afghanistan, we make, the efforts we Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo and Europe. support and the responsibilities The 4th Inf. Div. continues to serve with distinction and add to its storied history. we embrace. The Ivy Division stands ready to bring the full spectrum of combat power to meet the nation’s call once again. IV8 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

Ivy Week 2019 Who will win it all?

Events From Page IV6 Other events Two-mile run Other events include the team stress shoot, squad The two-mile run is used to collectively display a unit’s physical ruck relay, medical stakes and the obstacle course, all endurance. In order for Soldiers to be regularly successful in a with the intended purpose to build camaraderie and 2-mile run consistently, they must have an understanding of their team cohesiveness. running pace and lead a The team stress shoot competition is a proven healthy lifestyle when it method of how physical fitness is critical when it comes to combat. Participants engage targets and comes to exercise, sleep maneuver under conditions with the amount of and nutrition. weight that Soldiers are required to carry in a A team of Soldiers from 64th Brigade conventional combat situation. Support Battalion, 3rd Armored The 9-mile squad ruck relay tests a Soldier when Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, begin the 2-mile run event carrying a 35-pound rucksack and a weapon throughout during Ivy Week 2018, Aug. 16. the competition. The intent of this event is to Photo by Staff Sgt. Scott J. Evans help build and maintain combat-ready expeditionary forces necessary to fight and win in complex environments. The medical stakes event is intended to test the Tug-of-war physical and mental agility of the participant in a mock To be successful in tug-of-war, team members must be able to work combat situation. The participants traditionally perform together as a single unit. It is recognized as a team-building exercise steps to treat severe bleeding, open breathing airways that ends once the and evacuate casualties. rope marker is moved Added to this year’s series of competitive events, the over a designated obstacle course requires Soldiers to be able to negotiate ground marking. impeding structures through a combination of climbing, crawling, balancing and jumping. It is recognized as being an effective means of introducing Soldiers to Soldiers battle for the Ivy Week 2018 tug of war crown maneuver situations they are likely to encounter in combat. Aug. 17 at Iron Horse Park. Photo by Sgt. David Freydin June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 17

Community Of note additional four-year service obligation from the Blood drive — Armed Services Blood Program date of transfer. Soldiers still serving who received Briefs Blood Drive will be Aug. 19-21 from 8 a.m. to a Purple Heart on or after 9/11 can submit a 5 p.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special request regardless of years served or years of General announcements Events Center. It is open to all service retainability. For more information or to attend Do you want access to your medical records? — members and DOD personnel and Families. an Education Center GI Bill briefing, contact the Before making a trip to Evans Army Community Notice of proposed school budget — Fountain- Education Center at 526-2124. Briefings are held Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online Fort Carson School District Eight is hereby each Thursday, 10-11 a.m. in building 1012, room and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely given that a proposed budget has been 138. Transfer applications are available at https:// view, download and print medical profile, lab submitted to the Board of Education of El Paso milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/. results, immunizations and vital signs for yourself County School District Eight for fiscal 2019- Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort and Family members under the age of 12. To 2020 beginning July 1 and has been filed in the Carson serviced employees have been approved conveniently view medical records, visit https:// office of Shiona Nash where it is available for to receive donated leave due to an emergency www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex. public inspection. Such proposed budget will medical condition: xhtml. Proceed to “Health Record,” then be considered for adoption at a regular meeting • Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of “Download My Data” to access medical records. of the Board of Education of said District at the Emergency Services (DES) Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your Administration Building, 10665 Jimmy Camp • Dana D. Carneal, DES Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. Road, Fountain, Wednesday at 6 p.m. Any • Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and Missile and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is person paying school taxes in Defense Command/ARSTRAT G-6 SOI DIV every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes said District may at any time prior to the final RSSC EAST is every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. adoption of the budget file or register objections • Debra K. Garcia, U.S. Army Space Brigade Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday thereto. Normal business hours are between • Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily except Saturday, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home Sunday and legal holidays. • Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Alcohol sales — The installation leadership, in • Michael Rose, DFMWR Retire Strong class is currently under construction. coordination with the Exchange leadership, • Chad Staggs, DES Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for have made the decision to stop the on-post Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes sale of alcohol at Exchange facilities. Alcohol wishing to donate annual leave to a listed employee, are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more sales will now be from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. must complete the OPM Form 630a at http://www. information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes. The decision to change the hours was linked opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a. Healing Touch at EACH — Healing touch is a Red to Soldier, Family and unit readiness. Alcohol pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund civilian Cross Program that is a gentle, energy-based, is a common factor in numerous high risk employee from another federal agency (VA, AF, hands-on technique that works with the human behaviors that happen late in the evening hours DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, he energy centers and field. The healing touch objective and adversely impact a Soldier’s ability to be must complete the OPM Form 630b at http://www. is to bring an overall sense of well-being to help ready to accomplish their wartime mission. opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf manage life’s daily stresses. The approach is ideal Limiting the availability of alcohol, along with and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office for to those looking to explore additional care to their chain of command engagement and individual annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded regular medical routine. Healing touch is offered Soldier responsibility, will help to reduce these to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian to all active duty, Family members and retirees at high risk factors involving alcohol. Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at Warrior Family Medicine Clinic at Evans Army Update to education benefits — Post 9-11 GI Bill 526-7541 or by email to clinton.moss4.civ@mail. Community Hospital. Appointments are available transferability changes go into effect July 12. The mil with the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-8627 Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays 11 transfer of Post 9/11 VA Education Benefits will for more information. Employees experiencing a a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the front desk at 526-9277. be limited to service members with less than 16 medical emergency (personal or Family member) Education Center has moved to building 1012 — years’ time in service (TIS). Service members who will exhaust their leave balances quickly • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street are still required to have at least six years TIS to should contact the CPAC Management Employee • Full services are available for active-duty transfer to Family members, and must serve an Relations team. Soldiers; limited services are available for Family members, DA civilians and veterans Hours: team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, offers Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, Reception, administration, check-in (room 138): career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry. • Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. members and veterans at a new office. The office Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Army education counselors: is located in building 6237, room 115, SFL-TAP. screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Services include no-cost transition or job seeker holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments) assistance and access to paid internships, veteran Family member travel screening process for overseas • Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment only. Call benefits support, supportive and behavioral health assignments and address questions regarding the 526-2124 to schedule, as there is limited availability. services, financial counseling, support groups, program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding Computer lab (room 103): discounted professional clothing and more. Call federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/. Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks. Army personnel testing: The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers Missed hospital appointments — When someone is • For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to pick a two-day Facility Management Class — a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two up results visit the reception and administrative training is for military and civilian facility people missed out on that appointment. A habitual office in room 138. managers on the installation to help them no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111): understand their roles in maintaining buildings. their appointments, denying several patients the • Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The class instruction includes all aspects of opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans (closed Friday) facility management and is offered once a month, Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the 138 at least 15 minutes prior): p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process; pick one about DPW Facility Management Program, email at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online session): [email protected] or call 526-4320. or via phone when the automated AudioCARE • Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — calls a few days before the appointment. 2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m. Evans Army Community Hospital has begun a Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 • College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group for Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 • GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m. Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. Visit the on-post, full-service college offices stillbirths or infant loss. The group meets the The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, (Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at microchip implan­tation, dental appointments and Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided. and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor. assistance to Department of the Army civilian for information or to make an appointment. Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located employees, active-duty spouses and Family Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 members, and retired military personnel and outpatient lactation support appointment Monday- Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for eligible family members with adult living problems, Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mountain pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries substance use concerns and issues affecting Post Birthing Center, located on the third floor of can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at workplace productivity and well-being. Work site Evans Army Community Hospital. Breastfeeding this location. The pharmacy is open Monday- interventions are offered and consul­tation is available classes are available on the first Thursday of each Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to super­visors and managers regarding workplace month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at SFL- matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and Significant others are encouraged to attend TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 DA civilian employees. Services are made available p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and transition through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance See Briefs on Page 20 18 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019 Last resort or 1st response? Commentary by Capt. Dennis Stene deafening winds waned as the storm continued on ahead. In this manner, prayer is the natural practice Chaplain, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, its path of destruction, leaving the barn heavily developed through a growing relationship with God 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division damaged, huge trees uprooted and power lines lying as we commune with him in all matters including on the ground. Yet this family was able to walk out provision, protection and of course offering our In the book, “The Battle Plan for Prayer,” of their house in perfect safety. The result of prayer praise and thanksgiving. Stephen and Alex Kendrick and the protection that God held over this family The Kendrick’s family story could be seen from tell of a frightening occasion made an impact that lasted generations. both perspectives. It can appear as a desperate call when a tornado swiftly In their book, the Kendricks tell about their for help during an obvious life or death situation. moved across a farm in mother, who was one of those girls sheltered by their Or perhaps it was so natural for the mother to pray southern Georgia. As the mother’s faithful prayer during the storm in 1948. in all of life’s circumstances, that prayer in the farmer scrambled for cover Not only did prayer work on that day, but it was the storm was a perfectly comfortable reaction. where he could, his wife beginning of many other specific answers to prayer in Soldiers know what it is to train in various and three daughters times of great need throughout their family history. scenarios and exercises where muscle memory is huddled under their Throughout the ages, every person has fine-tuned so time isn’t wasted on thinking about dining room table and encountered storms or difficult times in life. Through what to do when it really matters. The Soldier’s waited in fear. As the them all, it seems as if there are two primary instinct is to react exactly as trained. Thankfully, twister charged closer, the approaches to prayer as we navigate life. First, we the mother was instinctive in her prayer and God mother cried out to God exhaust all options before finally resorting to a prayer answered with his marvelous protection. at the top of her voice of desperation. Perhaps the assumption is made 1 Peter 5:7 said, “Casting all your care upon for protection from the that God is not to be bothered except for desperate him; for he careth for you.” devastating storm. In or drastic circumstances. The second approach is Regardless of whether we pray as a last resort a few moments, the to make prayer to God the first response to life’s or as a first response, we are encouraged to take trials, regardless of the size of the obstacle everything to God in prayer.

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

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Army birthday celebration

In honor of the Army’s 244th birthday, Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, center, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Staff Sgt. Matthew Faulman, right, with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.; and Pfc. Hayden Peterson, left, with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd IBCT, cut into the cake during a ceremony at the Warfighter Dining Facility June 13.

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their child’s behavior, discipline Briefs or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist From Page 17 is also available to manage these events. Call 526-7172 to register for the children’s medication. breastfeeding classes. Transfer military hospital or Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of clinic when relocating — Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience TRICARE Online (TOL) users Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the must update their military surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. hospital or clinic location These surveys provide direct feedback to health online each time they relocate. care providers to improve quality of care, patient Transferring military hospital experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides or clinic affiliation in TOL additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital does not automatically transfer for every survey returned to increase beneficiary the TRICARE enrollment in access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. Defense Enrollment Eligibility After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Reporting System. Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Evans Army Community Hospital is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The (EACH) offers online payments Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s — EACH offers an online payment north side and is open 24/7. option. Visit https://pay.gov/ Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts public/home for a convenient and beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered quick way to make electronic nurses who can answer urgent health care questions payments to federal government 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and agencies with credit cards, debit give professional advice to treat the condition at cards or direct debit. This is a home or refer for an acute appointment. The nurse secure service provided by the U.S. advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE Department of Treasury. Paying (874-2273), option 1. online is the preferred method for 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of paying EACH medical bills. Visit division and customizable unit-specific merchandise https://www.evans.amedd.army. available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. mil/PatientsVisitors/Billing for Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532. more information. TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows VIN verification — Colorado users to make, change or cancel appointments at Vehicle Identification Number military hospitals or clinics, including same-day verifications are conducted at appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab the Fort Carson Police Station, results, medication profiles and immunization records. building 2700, from 8 a.m. to Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pickup. Visit Pay for medical records online — https://www.tricareonline.com to create an account. The Evans Army Community JAG assists with name change, adoption — The Hospital Release of Information Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult section has partnered with the Department of the appointments. Appointments can be made by name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH Resource visiting https://www.tricareonline.com or calling The office cannot provide court representation Management Division/Uniform Business Office to the Access to Care Line at 526-2273. but can furnish the necessary documents and offer patients the option to pay for copies of their Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient — procedural information. Call 526-5572 for details. medical records through Pay.gov. Patients who centric secure messaging platform that enables Ambulance service — Post officials urge community need duplicate copies of medical records, as well as patients to directly communicate securely via the members to contact emergency personnel by insurance agencies and legal offices now have the internet with their primary care provider team to calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to option to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 receive advice or minor medical issues, chronic the emergency room. In the event of a life- or for a digital record or $20.80 for a paper record, disease management, test results, appointment limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics which includes search and processing, plus 13 results, medication refills and other health care needs. and ambulance crew will be able to administer cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/ Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency start/72613275 for more information. from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is Department at 526-7111 for more information. TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that a valuable service that helps save time and money The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, most service members and their Families are by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. an enormous and complex health care system. stress by communicating virtually and directly Membership is open to all spouses of the Armed There are several TRICARE programs available with their health care team. Talk with your provider Forces, both active duty and retired. Visit http:// depending on status and location. Visit http:// or care team to enroll or if you are one of the www.mpsc.us for more information. www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Same day appointments — EACH Family Medicine who has an existing Patient Portal Secure Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Messaging account, bookmark https://mil. behavioral health psychologist/counselor available Clinic are operating under an appointment relayhealth.com to continue communicating to work with parents who have concerns about model called “Open Access,” offering same day securely with your health care team.

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Disney artist; the other is in New York. pole” which is Photos by Nel Lampe The village started with a dozen buildings, icy year-round, Two popular rides are at the front of the Christmas-themed park near the town of Cascade; the including Santa’s house, a barn, a blacksmith shop, and kids like to peppermint slide and the paratrooper ride. a chapel, Mother Hubbard’s cupboard, a lake and a check it out. water wheel. Nearby is Santa’s House, where a white-bearded Admission to Santa’s Workshop at the North There was a man playing an organ who had a Santa awaits in his comfy chair to visit with the Pole is $25 for everyone from age 2-60; those under pet monkey; teenagers wearing Red Riding Hood, kids who stop by. An attendant will take photos for 2 and over 60 are admitted free. Active-duty military Miss Muffet and Bo Peep costumes told stories to the purchase at the Souvenir Shop later or attendees can with proper identification get in for $20, as well as visitors and there were puppet shows. Deer, goats, use their own cameras. their Family members (everyone 10 and older must sheep, burros, ducks Stop by the Magic Showroom for a free have military identification). and peacocks roamed magic show, then take a ride on the antique Compiled by Nel Lampe. the park. merry-go-round with horses and reindeer. Rides were added Nearby is the Christmas tree ride, an ice Travel distance through the years, and cream parlor and cafe. 19 miles now there are more than The Enchanted Forest has rides for the two dozen rides in the older kids and adults: a Ferris wheel, rocket Price theme park. Most of the ride and Scrambler. Try the Skyride or the $25 for everyone from age 2-60 (under 2 and rides are for the younger park’s newest ride — a zip line. over 60 are free). Active-duty military and their set — electric cars, a There’s also a collection of rides for the Family members get in for $20. peppermint slide and the younger children in the forest, to include paratrooper ride. The the peppermint coaster, rodeo rider, rocket Hours Tilt-a-Whirl is closed ride and a few others. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily for restoration but try There’s a family-friendly train to ride the Mini-Himalayan. that’s near the entrance and exit. Contact Continue walking Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole through the village, is a vacation destination for visitors from 5050 Pikes Peak Highway stopping at one of the Holland Ewin, left, and Jaycie Lampe neighboring states and throughout Colorado Cascade, CO 80809 shops or buying some talk with Santa during a visit to Santa’s during June and July. The park is open 684-9432 fudge at the Candy Workshop at the North Pole. through Christmas Eve. http://www.santas-colo.com

Adventure Cheyenne Mountain State Park: nature’s beauty Within a stone’s throw or just across interpretive programs. been limited to the early morning hours They can stop by the visitor center and from Gate 1, sits Cheyenne Mountain Camping is available year-round. during the weekdays only. Some other they will be issued a free parks pass for State Park (CMSP). And for those who This includes 51 full hook-up sites guidelines for use of the park for physical the month of August. want to get up close and personal with that have water, sewer and 30/50-amp fitness have been provided by CMSP. Compiled by Eric Parris. nature, it’s worth a look. electrical service, and 10 tent sites. • There is provision in the CMSP The first stop should be the Trail’s Reservations are required and can be regulation for park passes stating Travel distance End visitor center, which has educational made at https://www.cpwshop.com or that any vehicles on official duty are 2 miles exhibits, souvenirs and light refreshments. by calling 800-244-5613. exempt from parks passes. This has The park’s staff members can provide The park has 41 day-use picnic been extended to Fort Carson personnel Price information on the activities. areas, an amphitheater, conference using the trails for physical fitness, but Park passes: A daily pass is $8 For many visitors, their adventures rooms and event facilities, such as the this only applies to marked government An annual pass is $80 (affixed) or will start on one of the trails. Prairie Skipper Event Picnic Pavilion, vehicles used to access the park. $120 (hang tag) The park encompasses 2,701 acres which can accommodate 200 people. • All personal vehicles are required Aspen Leaf Annual Pass (Colorado with 21 trails covering more than 27 Dogs are welcome in the picnic areas, to have a valid parks pass. resident 64 and older) is $70 miles. The trails range from short and the campground and some of the • All Fort Carson personnel are For camping: easy to long and difficult. The Turkey designated trails. They must be kept also welcome to hike or bike into the A basic campsite is $28 Trot trail is about a half mile and is rated on a six-foot leash at all times. state park free of charge. But if driving A full hook-up campsite is $41 as easy, but the Dixon Trail is more than The use of the trails for physical a personally owned motor vehicle, a Aspen leaf pass holders receive 4.5 miles and is rated difficult to extreme. fitness is welcomed at CMSP but has pass is required. $3 off camping rates Sunday So there’s a path for just about everyone. • With the newly opened Dixon through Thursday nights, The park also has numerous Trail, CMSP would like to know excluding holidays. activities to take advantage of. It has an when personnel will be using it for archery range that is open from sunrise PT in order to provide notification Hours to sunset, biking is allowed on many to the public of additional traffic. Day use areas are open from of the trails, and for those who want This trail is narrow and steep with 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. a little more adventure, geocaching multiple uses so the additional The archery range is open from is a possibility. Several caches are traffic from PT can be a concern. sunrise to sunset hidden in the park with clues posted Contact the park visitor center The campground is open 24 hours online. GPS units are available for rental at 576-2016 to make these at the visitor center. arrangements in advance. Contact There’s a junior ranger program for • Lastly, all active-duty Cheyenne Mountain State Park Explore the beauty of 7-12-year-olds and other educational military, reservists, and retired 410 JL Ranch Heights Road Cheyenne Mountain and interpretive programs, including military personnel are allowed free Colorado Springs, CO 80926 State Park. family mystery hikes, guided wildflower entrance into all Colorado State https://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/ and bird watching hikes and wildlife Photo by Eric Parris Parks for the month of August. parks/CheyenneMountain 22 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

safety lamps, carbide lamps, At Ease battery-powered lights, miner’s candlesticks and Beyond the gate much more. Kids of all ages can enjoy a scavenger hunt 5th Eagle’s Nest Ranch is hosting a summer and scout around the museum celebration and concert Saturday from to find other lighting artifacts 4-8 p.m. The concert will be at 6 p.m. The to win a prize. The exhibit celebration will be at 36998 Timber Drive in will remain on display Elizabeth. Tickets are $25 for adults, teens are through Sunday. For more $20 and those 12 and under are free. There will information on the museum, be hay rides, horses, food, games, music and its exhibits and events, visit more. For more information and to purchase http://www.wmmi.org/ or tickets, visit http://www.eaglesnestranch.org/. call 488-0880. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s annual 21-and-older “The Story of Us” is currently summer evening event, Moonlight on the at the Colorado Springs Mountain, is Thursday and features live, local Pioneers Museum at 215 S. music, animal demonstrations and keeper Tejon St. The exhibit takes a talks, with food and drinks from regional look at the history of Colorado restaurants. See the Zoo in a completely new Springs, from A to Z. Other light — after dark. Plan to attend now, as tickets exhibits in the free museum are likely to sell quickly. For tickets and more depict the history of Colorado information, visit http://www.cmzoo.org/index. Springs and the area. It php/guest-information/zoo-events/moonlight- is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on-the-mountain/. General admission is $70.75 Tuesday-Saturday. and day-of admission is $80.57. VIP tickets are “O Beautiful! Shifting already sold out, get tickets soon. Tickets include Landscapes of the Pikes Peak Region” is at first day of National Park Week and Florissant a souvenir, food and drinks, live music, full zoo the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Fossil Beds’ 50th anniversary year for free. experience and more. Other events include: 30 W. Dale St. through Aug. 4. Admission Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil • Through June 30: Summer camps, is $5-$10. Call 634-5583 or visit https://www. Beds National Monument and all other NPS register online csfineartscenter.org/ for information. areas that charge fees. Events leading up to • Friday: World Giraffe Day, 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Royal Gorge Route Railroad hosts many the 50th anniversary include: • June 30: Outdoor school — Watercolors themed events aboard its cars. Enjoy a murder • June 29: Science open house and junior ranger in the Wild, 2-4 p.m. mystery train or a fun lunch while you view the day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the ongoing • July 1: Outdoor school - Dutch Oven Cooking sights along its path. Book trips online and view research taking place at Florissant Fossil Beds Class, 6-9 p.m. fares and menus at https://royalgorgeroute.com/ including geology, paleontology, biology, • July 25: Tails, Tunes and Tastes, 6-9:30 p.m. or call 719-276-4000. Plan your visit early. Don’t hydrology, astronomy and much more. The Denver Zoo at 2300 Steele St., has many events miss out. Murder Mystery Rides include: Get a behind-the-scenes tour of different on the horizon and its summer hours are in • Saturday at 6:30 PM: Murder on the Royal science projects. effect, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $20 for Gorge Express • July 27: History and culture open house, 10 a.m. adults (age 12-64), seniors (65 and older) are $17, • June 28 at 6:30 PM: Murder Speaks Easy to 3 p.m. Celebrate the history and cultures children (3-11) are $14 and kids (2 and under) • June 29 at 6:30 PM: Matchmaking is Murder of the Florissant valley. Take a tour of the are free. The next free days at the zoo are Nov. 4 • July 5 at 6:30 PM: Star-Spangled Murder homestead, learn why someone once tried to and Nov. 8. The zoo is open year-round with the • July 6 at 6:30 PM: The Saint Valentine’s saw apart a petrified stump, learn about tribal exception of Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Massacre connections within the area. • July 17: The Watering Hole-Tatzoo • July 12 at 6:30 PM: Murder in Buffalo Chip • Aug. 17: 50th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to • Sept. 18: The Watering Hole • July 13 at 6:30 PM: Murder Says “I Do” 1 p.m. There will be a ceremony with keynote • Oct. 11, 12 15, 18 and 26: Enchanted Hollows • July 19 at 6:30 PM: Train Wars speakers and panel guests including scientists, • Oct. 10, 17 and 24: Taps and Tails • July 20 at 6:30 PM: Shake, Rattle, & Murder people who lived here, people who fought to • Nov. 29 to Dec. 31: Zoo Lights • July 26 at 6:30 PM: Murder on the Red Carpet make it a monument, and people who worked The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell • July 27 at 6:30 PM: Murder at the Disco here. Enjoy refreshments and the community. Children’s Museum join museums nationwide • Aug. 2 at 6:30 PM: Murder on the Royal • Aug. 20: Coffee and cake with a park ranger, 10 in participating in the 10th summer of Blue Gorge Express a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a Star Museums, a program which provides • Aug. 3 at 6:30 PM: Murder at Trail’s End piece of 50th anniversary cake and celebrate the free admission to active-duty military • Aug. 9 at 6:30 PM: The Saint Valentine’s signing of the bill that made Florissant Fossil personnel and their Families. The 2019 Massacre Beds a National Monument. Throughout the program ends Sept. 2, Labor Day. Military can • Aug. 10 at 6:30 PM: Murder In Buffalo Chip day a variety of rangers, interns, volunteers and find the list of participating museums at http:// • Aug. 16 at 6:30 PM: Matchmaking Is Murder former staff will be serving up coffee, tea and arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. • Aug. 17 at 6:30 PM: Murder Speaks Easy cake. This drop-in opportunity offers a chance Arts Center hours Labor Day through Memorial • Aug. 23 at 6:30 PM: Murder Says “I Do” to learn about the different people and jobs Day are: • Aug. 24 at 6:30 PM: Murder at Trail’s End that are involved in running the monument. • Helen T. White Galleries: Wednesday- • Aug. 30 at 6:30 PM: Murder at the Disco There will also be an opportunity to sign the Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon The Pikes Peak Center has some big events on 50th anniversary card. to 4 p.m. its calendar. Check with the box office at the • Aug. 25: Fee-free day. Celebrate the 103rd • Buell Children’s Museum: Tuesday-Saturday World Arena at 520-SHOW. birthday of the NPS and the 50th birthday of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. • C.S. Lewis onstage: The Most Reluctant Convert Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Arts Center hours Memorial Day through Labor is June 29 at 4 p.m. Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Day are: • Radio station Y96.9 is hosting a 40th birthday Beds National Monument and all other NPS • Monday-Saturday bash July 11 areas that charge fees. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. • Steve Martin and Martin Short will be at the The 79th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade Vintage Market Days of Colorado Springs is center July 13 is July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Colorado Friday-Sunday at the Norris Penrose Event • Josh Turner will be live in concert July 20 Springs. The western cultural event is free and Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road. The at 8 p.m. there will be much to see; floats, equestrian groups event begins daily at 10 a.m. Friday is the early- • Tim Hawkins, comedian, will perform July 26 and many local businesses will be available. buying event and tickets are good for re-entry at 7:30 p.m. The Great Inflatable Race will be in town July 20, all weekend. Peruse the upscale vintage-inspired • Paw Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes indoor/outdoor market featuring art, antiques, performs Aug. 24-25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles are spread clothing, jewelry and much more. each day. throughout the course, and they will bounce, Cripple Creek will have its Teller County Fair The Stargazers Theater has some big events bump and slide all over the place. Bring friends Thursday to Aug. 4 at the fairgrounds, 421- coming up at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado and family to this event to get out and get active. 433 Carr Ave. The five-day event will include Springs. Call 719-476-2200 for more information. Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/ ATV and Cowboy rodeo. There will also be • The VooDoo Hawks CD Release with Dirty Colorado-Springs for more information, tickets dances and a livestock auction. The fair begins Kings, Friday at 8 p.m. and registration information. at 7 a.m. each day. Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Color in motion 5K is July 27 from 6-9 p.m. at The Western Museum of Mining and Industry will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Purchase tickets at announced the opening of its latest exhibit, designation as a National Monument. Fifty https://www.colorinmotion5k.com/colorado- “Underground Mine Lighting.” The exhibit years ago, a passionate group of scientists, springs. Full price is $60, but discounts can be showcases the museum’s large collection of mining citizens and local residents fought a grassroots found online for multiple people. lamps and accessories. More than 50 lamps are battle to protect the area that is now Florissant Cheyenne Mountain State Park will have free part of this exhibit, including oil wick lamps, Fossil Beds National Monument. Celebrate the admission for the month of August. June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 23 24 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019 At Ease Within the gate

Grant Library is hosting its 2019 Summer Reading Program and runs Events every Thursday throughout the month of June from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the library, 1637 Flint St., building 1528. There is also a June 20 program for teens only and June 22 is for adults only. For more information call 526-2842 or visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/ 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS event/2019-summer-reading-program/3284319/40243. 4:30-6 pm • $25/person Whitewater rafting has begun: Half day trips — The next trip is July 6 and 20 and the last one will The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) be Aug. 10. No experience is necessary, but individuals must be able to swim, weigh a minimum of 60 pounds and be at least 8 years old. Trips 2019 EVENT SERIES are $75 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ SPONSORS: ARAM BENYAMIN whitewater-rafting-half-day-trips/3307769/40668 for more information. July 11 Rock and raft trips — The next trip is Saturday-Sunday, must make a reservation. The trips are $295. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/ Colorado Springs Utilities CEO Aram calendar/event/whitewater-rafting-rock-raft-trip/3308076/40677 for Benyamin joined CSU in 2015 and was appointed CEO in September 2018. more information. Benyamin earned an MBA from University Full day trips — The next trips are June 29 and July 27. The cost is of La Verne and a master’s in public $120 per person. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ administration from California State whitewater-rafting-full-day-trips/3307772/40669 for more information. University. He studied at UCLA and Harvard The Freedom Fest is quickly approaching, so save the date, June 28-29. University’s Kennedy School of Government. The event begins at 2 p.m. June 28 and ends June 29 at 10 p.m. Morgan Wallen will perform June 28 at 9 p.m. Other performers will begin at 4 p.m. The free event will feature numerous DFMWR activities, including gold panning, face painting, inflatables, rock wall and a dunk tank. The Freedom Fest Glow Run is June 29 at 8 p.m. The run is about 3.1 miles and is not timed or competitive. The event is $15 a person for ages 4 and older. Same day registration prices are $20 per person, ages 4 and older. There will be nobody allowed to enter the run after 8:10 p.m. With paid registration, each participant will receive a T-shirt. For more information, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/freedom-fest-glow-run/3284380/40247. Inflatable kayaking is July 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be able to swim and weigh a minimum of 100 pounds and be at least 14 years old. The

PRESENTED BY: trip is $95 per person. The trip will take you through class one and two on the Arkansas River. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/ event/inflatable-kayaking/3308079/40679 for more information. Save the date: now is the time to begin training for the Fort Carson Spartan Race July 13-14, 2700 Wilderness Road. For more information and registration, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/ spartan-race/2900044/35739. Army Community Service holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information. The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans pay $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 896-6196 for more information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings July 25 • 11:30 am-1:30 pm • The Pinery at the Hill are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. Southern Colorado is transforming — learn how local leaders are and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must dealing with the rapid pace of change. Discover solutions to regional present military identification or government identification at fitness challenges, and those faced in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Monument, center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information. Green Mountain Falls, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs and Fountain. Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials: • Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday To sponsor this event, contact us at 719-634-5905 from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person. • Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for different awards RSVP at CSBJ.com/Events Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits for cash. Sign-up starts at 6 p.m. and games begin at 8 p.m. • Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a 2019 LEADERSHIP LESSONS soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50. • Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red 4:30-6 pm • $25/person head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50. The Warehouse (25 W. Cimarron St.) • 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase. 2019 EVENT SERIES • “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and SPONSORS: MICHELLE TALARICO & KATHY DREILING there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. • Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Aug. 11 Call 526-5542 for more information. Partners Kathy Dreiling and Michelle Talarico Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall only had $300 each when they started monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times Picnic Basket Catering Company, yet the per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on an honor catering business is now three decades old. system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. The long-time caterers met while Dreiling The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their was pursuing a music career and Talarico Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay was working in a restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. The rest is culinary history. certified looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear for the month. Prizes are awarded to top three participants. Call 524-3773 for details. Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com; click CSBJ.com/Events on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest. June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 25 Sports

A super heavyweight contender completes a lift during the Garcia Fitness Center deadlift event Saturday.

GarciaStory and photos by Walt Johnson hoststo see how they stack up deadliftto their personal best and the there, getting better, event and we have been working out Mountaineer staff people taking part in the event. together since.” “I have been competing semi-professionally in Imari Mars credits her husband for helping to Soldiers and Family members gathered at weightlifting events for about two and a half years,” improve her technique and weight training. She said Garcia Fitness Center Saturday to participate in the Michael Mars said. “I have played sports my whole she is thankful for his help, as he taught her about first phase of the Garcia Fitness Center’s Summer life so I love competition and I love to see what technique and the mental aspect of it. Lifting Series, the Deadlift, at the facility. competition is out there. When I got the assignment “When it comes to weight training, its mind The event featured both male and female to Fort Carson, I knew there were a lot of people over matter,” Imari Mars. “One of the biggest things athletes who participated in the event to see where here that are physically ft … My attitude is — he has taught me was not to think so much about they are in their ftness regimens, in addition to there’s always somebody better than you that can what I’m doing and just do it.” viewing how others fared in their training. Another push you to be better than you are now.” goal for the weightlifters was to compete against Michael said weight training is a family themselves to improve or beat their personal best affair for him and his wife, and has been since lifts in the competition. One lifter after another said they met. He said she was into weight training the competition was more to measure where their prior to meeting him but after they began dating, ftness level is as opposed to comparing it against they quickly realized they wanted to work their competitors. together on ftness and weight training. Before the event, Michael Mars, who was in the “This is something my wife and I do for smallest weight class but lifted the most weight in the fun,” he said. “We are here to see where she is end, reflected on his years in the weightlifting arena. and where I am now Basically it is a progress He said he has been doing some type of event like check for us. My wife was into weightlifting this for the past six years and this was the frst time he before we met and then after we met, we have would compete at Fort Carson. He and his wife Imari now started working together. I took her to have been weight training partners and each was eager the place I was training and she took off from

Above: Nicole Day, right, Left: David Falls, center, helps fellow competitor manager, McKibben Fitness Regina Velasco with Center, registers participants her equipment before for the deadlift event at Garcia the deadlift Saturday at Fitness Center Saturday. Garcia Fitness Center. 26 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

Healthy lifestyle

Jared Jones, left, McKibben Fitness Center volunteer instructor, Josefina Taijeron, second from the left, Waller Physical Fitness Center manager and Spartan trainer, shows Emily Gould, right, how to properly go through an exercise during the Healthy Fitness event at the post commissary June 14. This year’s event was held in the commissary’s parking lot and Saturday in the post exchange’s parking lot. The fitness event was designed to introduce people to activities they can use on a daily basis for strength and conditioning and aerobic exercise, according to Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation officials. During the event people also learned healthy eating habits from commissary and exchange people. The event also was designed to let people know what fitness programs are available at the fitness centers on post and how they can benefit from them.

Photo by Walt Johnson June 21, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER 27 Sports Briefs Aquatics fun

The Rocky Mountain Vibes, Milwaukee Brewers rookie league affiliate, will play Friday when it takes on the Grand Junction Rockies at 6:40 p.m. at UC-Health Field in Colorado Springs. Vibe offcials said pregame activities will include a BB gun range, balloon artist, a face painter, A Fort Carson photo love bus, a magician and much more. There Family member will also be a Tom Petty-themed frework show jumps into the after the game. Saturday the same two teams will post outdoor meet at 5 p.m. and after the game the Vibes will swimming pool host a $5,000 cash giveaway where hundreds recently. The of lucky fans will have the opportunity to win pool is open at money, offcials said. Sunday’s matinee, a 1:30 9 a.m. for lap p.m. start, will feature the club’s frst give away swimming. The day. Toasty Bobbleheads will be given to the frst outdoor pool will 1,000 fans through the gates. The homestand host its annual continues Tuesday (6:40 p.m.) and Wednesday Luau July 15 (12:30 p.m.) against the Ogden Raptors. Thursday, and the annual Military Appreciation Night, the Vipers will meet doggie splash the Orem Owlz at 6:40 p.m. People can pick up will take place free ticket vouchers on post or show their military Sept. 9. The pool identifcation at the stadium box offce. is also available The 79th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 10-13 for private at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado parties. For more Springs. The rodeo recognizes those serving information on in uniform in the Colorado Springs area with a aquatics events special day for each branch of service. According and services call to event organizers, July 10 has been designated 524-2353. as Fort Carson night. The National Physique Committee 2019 Steel City Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique championships will be June 29

at the University of Colorado Springs-Pueblo, Photo by Walt Johnson Hoag Hall in Pueblo. The event, featuring military athletes, will begin with prejudging at 10 a.m. The finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit http:// active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will basketball, horseshoes, inline hockey, inline speed steelcitybodybuildingchampionships.com/wp/ or make an impact on the community. skating, lacrosse, mutton bustin’, taekwondo call 719-671-8806 for tickets. Registration for the 2019 Rocky Mountain State and indoor triathlon). To participate military Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are Games (RMSG) is open for athletes of all ages members and their Families must submit a looking for people interested in volunteering and skill levels. The RMSG Military Support completed RMSG Military Registration Assistance as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone Program (MSP) was created to encourage application online. Applications are available at interested in being a coach must pass a background participation by military members and their http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org. For check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason Families to allow them to participate in the more information, contact the Sports Corp at training session and be available two to three hours games, and to save up to 50 percent off the 719-634-7333, ext. 1013, or email militarygrant@ per week for practices and games. CYS offcials normal registration fees. The program applies to thesportcorp.org. said anyone interested in being a coach must have active duty, Reserve, National Guard and retired The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf good communication skills with CYS sports staff service members. This discount will apply to Scramble is scheduled for July 5 at Cheyenne and parents of the players. According to CYS individual and team registration fees until funds Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway offcials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports are exhausted. (Sports not eligible for the MSP at the golf course for the event, beginning with enrollment for their children, promotion points for discount include: air hockey, baseball, 3-on-3 a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the frst Friday of each month, weather permitting. Call 526-4102 for more information. Boxing lessons The Fort Carson Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place June 28-30. During day two of the three- day event, numerous sports activities have been Members of planned. The events are: a Glow Run for people the McKibben 4 years and older; a volleyball tournament and Fitness Center a basketball tournament. Directorate of Family boxing class take and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) part in a workout offcials said the Glow Run is an evening fun run June 14 at the that will not be competitive and is not offcially post commissary timed. Competitive runners can time themselves if parking lot. they wish to do so. The run begins at 8 p.m. near McKibben FC main stage and will be approximately three miles. offers a boxing The cost is $15 per person for early bird online class three days registration, free for ages 3 and under. Same day a week taught registration will begin at 6 p.m. and is $20 per by Kareem person for ages 4 and above and will end at 8 p.m. Braithwaite, with no exceptions. There will also be activity each Monday, wristbands on sale for $5 for people 4 years and Wednesday and older and free for people 3 years of age and under. Friday from 9 a.m. There will also be an Early Bird Registration Run to 10:30 a.m. For Bundle available. The early bird bundle allows more information people to register for three races for the price of on classes two. The races include the Glow Run, June 29; the offered by each of Fall Festival Run and the Winter Festival Run at the post fitness dates to be announced in the future. centers call the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a main desk at the Summer Slam basketball tournament July 13. centers during The tournament will begin with a double elimination their normal round. The tournament will be played with an open business hours. roster format with 16 teams competing. All players Photo by Walt Johnson must be 16 or older and be DOD identification card holders. Call 524-0859 for more information. 28 MOUNTAINEER — June 21, 2019

Spartan SGX training

McKibben Fitness Center staff member and Spartan coach Kay Jones shows members of the Mountain Post community a Spartan workout routine Tuesday at the fitness center. The fitness center is now offering Spartan SGX evening classes every Tuesday and Thursday, 5:15- 6:15 p.m. The classes are being taught by Spartan instructors assigned to the facility. The classes are designed to help people with strength, flexibility, mobility, endurance, agility and stamina, even if a person is not interested in taking part in the Spartan events. The cost is $3 per participant and additionally the class is designed to get people ready for the Spartan challenge events coming to post in July. For more information, call McKibben Fitness Center at 526-2597.

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