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Photo by Sgt. Tia Sokimson Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat While at NTC, the brigade was involved in decisive-action training to include area Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct a combined-arms breach during Decisive Action defenses, attacks, counterattacks and movement to contact to prepare its Soldiers Rotation 16-09 at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 5. for future missions. See story on pages 16-17. Paralympian sets world record By Scott Prater event, where she swam the breast stroke leg. “The people in Rio were very nice, welcoming Mountaineer staff “When I exited the pool, I didn’t know I’d even and kind,” she said. “That was a big takeaway for me, won, let alone set a world record,” she said. “I can’t see just how personable and proud of their culture they Sgt. Elizabeth Marks recently returned home from when I’m swimming, so my coach ended up telling me were. And Rio was beautiful — very green. All of the the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro with a several minutes later.” events and schedules were well organized, and you could pair of Paralympic medals. The victory capped a whirlwind of a year for tell that the organizers were cognizant of people who Making her Paralympic Games debut, the World the WCAP athlete who only began swimming a few had different disabilities because we had all of the Class Athlete Program (WCAP) swimmer not only years ago as rehabilitation for a bilateral hip injury appropriate ramps and access features.” earned a gold medal in the 100-meter breast stroke she suffered while serving as a medic in Iraq in 2010. Once the swimming competition began on day three, (SB7 category) but also set a world record in the event She said the Rio de Janeiro Games provided a truly Marks said she transitioned into competition mode and with a winning time of 1 minute, 28.13 seconds. In unique and unforgettable life experience, providing outside distractions seemed to dissipate somewhat. her fi nal swimming event a few days later, Marks also pristine venues, the Paralympic village and interacting claimed a bronze medal in the 200-meter medley relay with elite-level Paralympians from around the world. See Gold on Page 4
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Sgt. Scott Vela, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, unloads unclassified unit documents at the Fort Carson Exchange recycle point Sept. 23 during the Directorate of Public Works paper shredding and Styrofoam collection event. Held in observance of National Pollution Prevention Week, the event encouraged Soldiers, employees from civilian organizations and community members to dispose of no longer needed documents and help reduce waste. Roughly 12,040 pounds of paper were shredded during the event for future recycling. People also dropped off clean Styrofoam packaging materials for recycling through a local packing company. Photo by Susan C. Galentine
the sport, she plans to continue Gold training and competing. Medal From Page 1 Her next goal is to compete From Page 3 in the 2020 Paralympic Games, Despite her success, however, and she’s adding the 100-meter It was at Fort Carson where an impromptu Marks said that gold was never on her backstroke and 200-meter indi- conversation with a co-worker, Dale Veneklasen, mind, even prior to the competition. vidual medley. In the meantime, yielded the latest developments. Field mentioned “The only goal I had going into the she hopes to become more of a that he had earned the Purple Heart while serving in Paralympic Games was to represent my mentor to injured athletes. Iraq, but that he had never received the actual medal. country well,” she said. “I took a lot “It’s nice when you work really Veneklasen, a retired command sergeant major, of pride in just making the team. So hard and you put all of your energy took it upon himself to investigate the matter and he anything additional was just a bonus. and passion in one place and it worked to have the medal officially awarded to Field. Chasing a medal isn’t something I do. produces good things, but making “We’re here to award the Purple Heart to a Soldier It’s wonderful and an honor to have, the team, finding swimming, who was injured in combat operations,” Gonsalves said but if I had come in eighth place, it getting to help encourage other Monday. “We have a young man who was medically would have felt just as good as Marks Soldiers that’s my gold medal,” retired from our Army and who still continues to serve coming in first.” she said. “I don’t know where I today. Without regard for his own safety, he helped As opposed to other elite-level would be without adaptive sports. others to ensure that they came home safely. We truly athletes, Marks had never competed in athletics I look to prove to myself and others that, post-injury, appreciate what you have done, not only for the 1-9 growing up. Swimming grew out of her desire to there’s still a path and still life that we can pursue, Infantry, but as a role model for our young Soldiers rehabilitate her body following the injury. Now and that adaptive sports have done a great deal to as they come up through the ranks, to see what great that she has realized success at the highest level of save my life and to send me down that avenue.” actions are and what great and selfless service is.” Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Military CAB completes mission Mayor By Capt. Shaun T. Manley Mission Wing and Combined Joint Special Operational Forces. a A ia i ri a e ic Affairs Offi ce “Upon arriving to Afghanistan on Christmas Eve, we salutes 4th Infantry Division knew the mission would be dynamic and the fl ight needs would be demanding,” said Col. Lori Robinson, commander, The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade uncased its colors 4th CAB, 4th Infantry Division. “We are a better unit today troops signifying the end of its deployment to Afghanistan in support because of every mission we fl ew there.” of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel during a Sept. 23 ceremony Robinson and Rear Detachment Command Sgt. Maj. By John Suthers at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Brandon Perry uncased the brigade and battalion fl ags and Mayor, city of Colorado Springs The Soldiers deployed in December to conduct full- battle streamers that were furled upon deploying, carrying spectrum aviation operations in support of U.S., coalition, on a time-honored military tradition. Welcome home Soldiers of Afghanistan National Security Forces, the Afghanistan Special “Today we recognize the tremendous efforts of the Task 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Force Iron Eagle Soldiers who fl ew and Infantry Division. fought across Afghanistan and the 4th On behalf of the citizens Col. Lori of Colorado Springs, allow me Robinson, CAB Soldiers who continued to support operations of the 4th Infantry Division to welcome you home from commander, your nine-month deployment to and Rear here at Fort Carson,” said Robinson. While deployed, Task Force Iron Afghanistan. Detachment We appreciate your excep- Command Sgt. Eagle, consisting of more than 800 active-duty, Reserve and National tional efforts in support of Maj. Brandon Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Perry, 4th Guard Soldiers and 100 aircraft, fl ew more than 41,000 hours conducting Your outstanding work in the Combat promotion of security and Aviation operations throughout Afghanistan. These operations included recon- stability in the region, through Brigade, your full-spectrum aviation 4th Infantry naissance and security, close combat attack, air movement, air assault, general operations, is to be commended. Division, We are thankful for your safe uncase the support and MedEvac. The deployed task force was return and congratulate you on brigade’s a job well done. colors during comprised of aviators, crew chiefs, maintainers, medics, fuel and fl ight Now that you are home, a ceremony please take some time to enjoy the at the William operations specialists, communica- tion technicians, infantrymen and staff beautiful amenities of Olympic “Bill” Reed City USA with Family and friends, Special Events offi cers assigned to not only the 4th CAB but two additional active-duty knowing that you have the admira- Center tion of a grateful community. Sept. 23. Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. 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Soldiers in the 4th Infantry Division conduct a road march Sept. 21 as part of the NCO and Soldier Best Signal Warrior Competition. Sgt. Bernice Laubach, center, squad leader, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, earned top NCO honors. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson
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Spc. Terrence Powell, FSCStory and photos by Maj. Kevindefends Boyd going to sprint to the .50-cal machine lifeblood gun of the concealment offered by the ridges and motor transport operator, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs we have dug in so we can fight back,” said trees around them. The Soldiers established Company H, 2nd Battalion, Office fa r i isi Pfc. Celestine Keys, culinary specialist, observation posts on the ridges and used 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. “This stuff needs an RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle 1st Stryker Brigade The radio in the company command post to be secured because as soon as we fight to provide early warning. Combat Team, 4th Infantry crackled to life, “… we have .50-cal fire from off the attack we need to move to another “We want to use every available asset. Division, fires a .50-caliber our front at 750 meters and a Stryker moving location fast. Our security is to stay hidden, Not only is it good training but we are the machine gun from a dug-in northwest around the wishbone.” and once we’ve been found we need to move lifeblood of the battalion, so it is vital that foxhole Sept. 22 during a A Soldier in the command post relayed before we’re attacked again.” we can defend ourselves,” said Capt. Thomas battalion gunnery exercise the information to other elements of the com- The Soldiers first occupied the area with Blaschke, commander, Company H, 2nd on Fort Carson. pany alerting them to defend the perimeter. armed transport trucks and then moved Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. The Soldiers of Forward Support the vital fuel and water trucks into Company H, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry a grove of trees to hide. Empty flat- Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, bed trucks were disguised as fuel 4th Infantry Division, “defended” their com- and water trucks in order to deceive pany perimeter and supported the remainder the enemy. of the battalion during gunnery ranges on “Soldiers can fight for days Fort Carson Sept. 22. without food, and even if the food As the mock enemy moved closer, the is shot up it can still be eaten, but Soldiers were both defending their perimeter without water or fuel they can only and working to get ammunition to other units fight for hours and won’t be moving in the battalion. far,” said Sgt. 1st Class Michael The cooks hastily cleaned up after Ehrhart, first sergeant, Company breakfast. H, 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Reg. “I’m hurrying to secure these pots The company was set up in low and food because when we’re attacked I’m ground in order to take advantage
Pfc. Delaone Joiner, culinary specialist, provides security while Spc. Bernard Beltran, wheeled vehicle mechanic, loads an M240 machine gun in a hasty fighting position during the gunnery exercise Sept. 22.
Pfc. Celestine Keys, culinary specialist, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, secures food and pots in response to an anticipated attack during a battalion gunnery exercise on Fort Carson Sept. 22. Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 9 Heritage plays
roleStory and photo by Sgt. 1st Classin Tre Marris serviceto enlist was that much easier. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public “I was going to college before and it Affairs Office fa r i isi was tough,” she said. “My brothers are in the military, both of my parents served In today’s Army, as it has been for in the military and even my stepfather many years, there are a multitude of ethnic served. I just felt like this was something and racial backgrounds that make up the that would help round me out even more.” formations across the globe. Although she is away from her home- For one Soldier in particular, her heri- town, she still does what she can to support tage is not only something she is proud the Hispanic community in Westminster, of but is a symbol of continued service Maryland. to the nation. “The people I grew up with, my mom Spc. Clarisa Velazquez-Cruz, signal and their moms, made a support group to support systems specialist, Company C, ease some of the racial tensions we faced,” 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd she said. “Any time I go back home, I help Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th as much as I can, whether it’s helping Infantry Division, says her Hispanic families or helping specific individuals fill heritage plays a large role in her pride in out citizenship applications.” service. Cruz said being in the Army has “Growing up, I was taught that being helped her grow as a person and to have Hispanic is who we are,” Cruz said. “I’m more pride in her heritage. proud of my heritage and being able to “My mom had this saying growing up wear this uniform. Hispanic families — mejorando la raza — it means ‘to better are usually very tight-knit and I use that the race.’ I always thought that meant same mentality at work to bring our just our race or our heritage,” Cruz said. Spc. Clarisa Velazquez-Cruz, signal support systems specialist, Company C, 52nd team together.” “Joining the Army helped me understand Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Cruz added that many of her Family that many people need help, and it doesn’t loads magazines with ammunition Sept. 21 prior to her first firing iteration during members had previously served in the matter what their background is. I want to weapons zeroing for the 4th Infantry Division Best Signal Warrior Competition. military, some still serving, so the decision be the one to help.” PRISON REFORM Thursday, October 6, 2016 6 pm at Pikes Peak Center Doors open @ 5 pm Admission free with tickets reserved online by Oct. 2: Universe.com/GreenbergJustice TheGreenbergCenter.org
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A Stryker from Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Stryker crews 4th Infantry Division, is driven onto an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Peterson Air Force Base Sept. 16. take to sky Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo s r er ri a e a ea ic Affairs Office fa r i isi
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III cargo plane strained under the altitude and weight of two 22-ton Strykers as it took off from Peterson Air Force Base Sept. 16. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, worked with Airmen from the 3rd Airlift Squadron out of Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, to load and secure two Strykers onto the aircraft during the joint training emergency deployment exercise. “I have learned you have to plan far in advance for this to be successful training,” said 2nd Lt. Mishonta Flowers, unit movement officer, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. “Working hand in hand with the Air Force makes the process go smoothly. Doing all the pre-inspections before getting out here makes sure the Strykers are good to go. It has been a very good learning experience so far.” After the vehicles were weighed and their center of balance determined, the Strykers were loaded onto the C-17 and tied down with heavy chains. “I learned how to load a Stryker onto an aircraft, (how) to strap it down and the requirements before we take flight,” said Spc. Paul Joseph, vehicle commander, Company B, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. Soldiers sitting less than a foot away from their Stryker put on their lap belt before takeoff. “For the loadmaster, it’s integrating with the Army and the Air Force guys that are here being able to tie down a super heavy vehicle like the Stryker, making sure the cargo is not shifting at all. We don’t see Strykers often out of Dover, it’s more a port type of thing; more pallets and passengers,” said Air Force Capt. Mike Knapp, aircraft commander and pilot instructor, 3rd Airlift Squadron. “Integrating with the Army is something they don’t see (often); this is expanding their knowledge so that when they go to Iraq or Afghanistan and (a Stryker) rolls up they have experience with it now.” The Globemaster III took off with its crew, the two Air Force Strykers and the Stryker crews for a short flight, proving C-17 1st SBCT’s ability to rapidly deploy anywhere they are Globemaster needed in the world. aircrew “My Soldiers and I have always understood rapid members deployment as a concept (but) to actually … see them and Soldiers perform the task gave me a good feeling,” said 1st Sgt. from James McCall, Company B, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg. Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, begin to secure a Stryker in the aircraft at Peterson Air Force Base Sept. 16. Strykers from Company B, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stage two Stryker vehicles at Peterson Air Force Base Sept. 16.
4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, thanked the “Iron Afghanistan was recently transferred to 1st Combat 4CAB Eagles” for their professionalism and accomplishments Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, From Page 5 during the deployment. Kansas, the 4th CAB continues to have Soldiers deployed Throughout the deployment, the remaining 2,000 in the region. Troop C, 6th Attack Reconnaissance combat aviation brigades, eight National Guard and Soldiers assigned to 4th CAB continued operations Squadron, 17th Aviation Regiment, deployed about 20 Reserve detachments, and the 2nd Infantry Brigade in support of Fort Carson units and the surrounding Soldiers to Afghanistan in August, to continue providing Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. community. Using the approximately 60 residual support to Operation Freedom’s Sentinel with 1st CAB. “We were truly a team of teams that came together helicopters, the rear detachment flew more than 8,000 “I am extremely proud of each and every leader over time to provide synchronized aviation support,” hours supporting a multitude of training, community and Soldier in this brigade,” said Perry. “We continue Robinson said. and real-world events. to work as a team and make a positive impact no matter Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, Although the aviation task force mission in where our Soldiers are.” Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 11 Soldiers face challenges ahead of contest By Capt. Scott Walters competition that tested physical endurance The NTC fi eld life, which saw Jones Stall added, “To be able to come back 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public and mental sharpness immediately follow- setting up FM communications for the from NTC and go right into this and win Affairs Offi ce fa r i isi ing an NTC rotation raised the bar for him Iron Brigade’s tactical operations center as it, it shows the high caliber of Soldier in terms of having little preparation time. it jumped to new locations almost every that he is and his ‘never quit’ attitude.” When Spc. Torey Jones returned “In the beginning, which included other day to stay ahead of opposition Besides Jones, 3rd ABCT also was from a monthlong rotation at the National the ruck march and a (physical training) forces, kept him sharp on his signal tasks. represented well in the NCO category Training Center (NTC) he thought he test, you feel a little stressed because “NTC helped him a lot because by a newcomer to the brigade who had might get a little down time to recuperate everybody else had so much prep time everything that he had to do for this com- just arrived to Fort Carson from another from the rigors of setting up communi- and you don’t know exactly how you’re petition, we were doing out in the box,” desert environment. cations in an austere environment. going to be,” he said. “But then you get said Maj. James Stall, 3rd ABCT signal Sgt. Joshua Balasa, satellite communi- But just a few days after returning out there and you do your best, and offi cer and Jones’ supervisor. “Every bit cation system operator-maintainer, placed to Fort Carson from the desert of Fort you’re still on top, still profi cient.” of training helps.” second in the NCO category less than a Irwin, California, the signal sup- month after arriving from the 160th Signal port systems specialist with the Spc. Torey Jones, Brigade based at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. brigade communications section left, signal With his new unit, Company C, of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat support systems 588th Engineer Brigade, training at Team, 4th Infantry Division, found specialist, 3rd NTC, Balasa volunteered for the division himself diving into the weeklong Armored Brigade signal competition despite still adjusting 4th Infantry Division Best Signal Combat Team, 4th to the high altitude of Fort Carson. Warrior Competition 2016. Infantry Division, “I have a personal philosophy of Although fi eld weary, Jones receives moral kicking in the door whenever I show up proved battle tested after his intense support from somewhere, so I fi gured this competition NTC training by winning the Best Col. Christopher was a perfect opportunity to do that,” Soldier category of the competi- Norrie, 3rd ABCT said Balasa, who will serve as a Joint tion featuring challenges such as a commander, Network Node/satellite communications nine-mile ruck march, weapons during the team chief providing network access for qualifi cation, signal profi ciency tasks, nine-mile ruck the brigade’s forward tactical command antenna setup, land navigation and march as part of post during a future deployment. a written essay and exam. the 4th Infantry “The biggest challenge physically was “This whole week has been Division Best defi nitely the ruck march; it was straight diffi cult with all the events. It’s Signal Warrior uphill and it was tolling. Technically, some been hard on your body, but I’m just Competition 2016 of the equipment I’d never heard of before, happy I put my best foot forward,” at Fort Carson but I picked it up and learned quickly,” Jones said. “I’m just thankful and Sept. 22. Balasa said. “No matter what you do or proud I was able to represent for where you go, you should always be able the ‘Iron’ Brigade.” to meet the standard at the very least and Jones said going straight into a Photos by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson do your best.”
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Military Upcoming the Bundeswehr, the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany, that can be awarded to all Briefs Central Issue Facility (CIF) closure — In accor- German soldiers and allied Soldiers and Airmen of dance with Army Regulation 710-2, Chapter 3-24, any rank. The GAFPB is one of the few approved Ongoing CIF will be closed Monday to Oct. 7 to conduct its foreign awards that can be worn by U.S. service Free commercial driver’s license training — annual 100-percent inventory. Emergencies will be members. The GAFPB combines the require- Teamsters Military Assistance Program/ABF Freight handled on an individual basis. Regular business ments of superior physical fitness and soldiering Commercial Driver’s License training program will resume Oct. 11. Contact Catherine C. skills — awardees must excel at both to earn any establishes a direct pathway for transitioning Martinez at 524-1888 or catherine.c.martinez4. award. Only participants who have mastered both Soldiers to secure high-quality, skills-based training [email protected] or Karen Ohmer at 524-1346 or the soldiering events and physical fitness requiring in commercial driving and enter immediate [email protected] for more information speed, strength and endurance will earn the gold employment with ABF Freight upon transition. German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge level of this award. Email Retired Chief Warrant This six-week intensive career skills training (GAFPB) — testing will take place on Fort Carson Officer 4 David Douglas at gafpb.fcco@gmail. program is a combination of in-classroom learning Oct. 18-20 and Nov. 1-3. This is a decoration of com for more information. and practical driving and maneuvers. The program is free to eligible transitioning Soldiers within 180 days of transitioning from active service. Interested Briefings to 4 p.m.; open training holidays but closed on Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — federal holidays. Visit http://facebook.com/ session which is held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com- FortCarsonSFLTAP” for upcoming job fairs and in the education center, building 1117, room 309. manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant job postings. Command Evaluation and Training Team — COMET first class through command sergeant major, chief • Briefings — predeployment briefs for transitioning provides commanders at all levels with a responsive warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, service members and professional development maintenance and supply assessment and training tool to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty briefs for leaders and staff can be scheduled by that improves the combat effectiveness, readiness and Notification Officer Training. The three-day training calling 526-1001/6465. efficiency of their units’ logistical programs. The team course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers • SFL-TAP Center, building 1118, room 133, 526-1002 identifies supply and maintenance weaknesses and must register through their school NCO to attend — located behind the Garrison Headquarters, services problems and provides individual and unit reinforce- this training. Call 526-4551 for more information. include a computer lab to complete the pre-separation ment training based on assessments. Results remain Retirement briefings — are available at http://www. video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial counsel- confidential for the unit commander only. COMET carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement ing Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8-9:30 provides assistance in the majority of maintenance and Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information. a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. and Friday from supply management areas with one-on-one training ETS briefings — are available at http://www. 8-9:30 p.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE and by conducting follow-up visits. Contact Tim carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions. review Tuesday-Thursday from 1-2 p.m. and Friday Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.howarth3.ctr@mail. html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for more information. from 10-11 a.m.; and clearing (only location to clear, mil for information. Reassignment briefings — are avail- Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Directorate of Public Works services able at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/ • Transition University, building 6237, 526-1001/ — Services range from repair and DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html. 6465 — mandatory weekly five-day program maintenance of facilities to equipping Hiring Our Heroes Corporate includes transition overview, Military Occupational units with a sweeper and cleaning Better Opportunities Fellowship Career Skills Program for Single Soldiers Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department motor pools. Below are phone num- — The 12-week program partners of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs bers and points of contact for services: BOSS meetings are held eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers the first Wednesday of benefits. Biweekly elective classes available follow- • Facility repair/service orders — each month at 4 p.m. in with local companies in management ing the program include social networking, employer Fort Carson Support Services service The Hub conference room. or professional intern ships. Participants day, advanced résumé, federal résumé and dress for order desk can be reached at 526-5345. spend time in a classroom environment success. Optional track days consist of entrepreneur- Use this number for emergencies or Contact Spc. Anna Lopez gaining valuable corporate skills and ship, technical and higher education. Also offers job routine tasks and for reporting wind at 524-2677 or visit the management certifi cations. This pro- and resource fairs and employer day. damage, damaged traffic signs or BOSS office in room 106 of The Hub. gram is designed for active-duty Soldiers • Soldier Family Assistance Center, building other facility damage. within 180 days of transition, available to 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior • Elevator maintenance — Call the Text “follow CarsonBOSS” work shortly after completion of the pro- Transition Unit Soldiers. Fort Carson Support Services service to 40404 to receive updates gram and who hold a bachelor’s degree Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — order desk at 526-5345. and event information. or equivalent experience in a military is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call field or an associate’s degree with 10 and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012. Eric Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. years of equivalent experience. Interested Soldiers Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services [email protected] when needing trash or recycle con- are encouraged to attend an information session held • Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday- tainers, trash is overflowing or emergency service the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last is required. education center, building 1117, room 112. customer is served at 3:30 p.m. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at Disposition Services — Disposition Services - • Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn- 526-6670 or email [email protected] for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- service needs or to report complaints. Services Colorado Springs, in building 324, 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis 1475 Wickersham Blvd., conducts orientations as call 526-3321 for an appointment. Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected]. required. Orientations discuss DLA processes to • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — • Self-help — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email include turning in excess property, reutilizing govern- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. [email protected] for tool sign-up and ment property, web-based tools available, special Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions assistance/guidance. handling of property and environmental needs. To coordinated on case-by-case basis. • Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 schedule an orientation, contact Allen Kirkpatrick, • Subsistence Support Management Office, or email [email protected]. [email protected], for environmental building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to • Base operations contracting officer represen- requirements; Jason Graffi, jason.graffi@dla.mil, noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. tative — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email for receiving/turn in; David Sams, david.sams@ • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — [email protected] for questions on snow dla.mil for reutilization/web tools. Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. removal, grounds maintenance and contractor Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094. response to service orders. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at • Installation Property Book Office, building • Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and or [email protected] to request, for service University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984. or to report damaged or overturned latrines. at 262-3475 for more information. • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924, or email Hours of operation served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803. [email protected] to request a facility, parking or Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to regulatory traffic sign. (SFL-TAP) — is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. midnight.
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Colorado Springs cultural dance group Ballet Folklórico De La Raza performs a dance from the region of Jalisco Monday at the Elkhorn Conference Center during the Hispanic Heritage Month observance. Hispanic Heritage Month Culture, values enrich nation Story and photos by Lally Laksbergs discuss diplomacy with Mountaineer staff ambassadors, heads of foreign states and the 32 Stories of determination, self-discipline and countries that were in that “ ... this country is as hard work were celebrated during the Hispanic (area of responsibility,)” Heritage Month observance Monday at the Elkhorn said MacLean. great as it is for the Conference Center. Valenzuela served The event was hosted by the 4th Infantry Divi- 33 years in the Army, virtue of who we are sion Equal Opportunity Team and the 71st Ordnance and after retirement has Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). This year’s continued public service theme was “Embracing. Enabling. Enriching.” supporting at-risk children and what we have all The annual heritage month is observed Sept. 15 and Families of Soldiers to Oct. 15. killed in the line of duty. brought to the table.” Several Hispanic-American leaders who have “When I fi rst came — Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela contributed to the success of the United States were into the Army, in the fi rst highlighted because of their leadership as Medal of 10 years, I was an ‘other,’” Honor recipients, Nobel Prize winners, civil rights said Valenzuela. “The trailblazers and senior ranking military leaders. next 10 years, I was a Col. Andrew F. MacLean, chief, Security Coop- ‘Caucasian.’ Then, the last 10 years, the great and said I am an American of Hispanic heritage.” eration Division, U.S. Northern Command and North question came, ‘What are you, general?’ Valenzuela spoke about four different areas American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson “It all depends. If you take the federal govern- related to Hispanic contributions: economics, Air Force Base, recalled the strengths of leadership ment regulations, obviously ‘Hispanic’ is not a race, social, political and military. of his former colleague, and event guest speaker, it’s an ethnicity,” he continued. “So the questions “We are the largest and youngest ethnicity Retired Maj. Gen. Alfred Valenzuela, now director, posed to me by federal government law were, group today,” said Valenzuela. “We contribute $800 USAA Federal Savings Bank, in San Antonio. ‘Are you Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Central billion every year to the economics of this great “What impressed me most was … his ability to American, South American … are you from Spain, country, that’s $158 million a minute.” relate and inspire the lowest ranking Soldier, Sailor, Portugal, Brazil and/or any place else that you like to He then discussed the contributions of service Airman, Marine, and then seamlessly transition to choose?’ At that point, I made a decision … I chose members of Hispanic heritage. “If you look to the left and you look to the right, we all wear the same uniform,” Valenzuela said. “Consequently, this country is as great as it is for the virtue of who we are and what we have all Guests at brought to the table. Hispanics should be proud the Hispanic of who we are and what we have done.” Heritage Ballet Folklórico De La Raza, a local multi- Month obser- generational ethnic dance group, performed four vance receive dances from the region of Jalisco, known for its samplings of variation of Spanish dance accompanied by Hispanic foods mariachi. The group has been in Colorado Springs to include rice, since 1994 and performs across the state. beans, ceviche, “Every month when we do these observances, tortilla chips, we look at the contributions that have really done fried plantains tremendous work for our nation, and we must and churros remember that,” said Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, at the Elkhorn commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Conference Carson. “In the armed forces, most are color blind Center Monday. (to race and ethnicity). We are able to serve and develop ourselves into productive, young Americans. That’s what we need to do, and develop our young Soldiers into community members.” 16 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016 Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 17 Feature Turning up the heat
ia i s Soldiers conduct a combined-arms breach during the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Decisive Action Rotation Left: An M1 Abrams 16-09 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 5. tank crew assigned to 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 3rd Pfc. Aaron Brigade Combat Team, Espejo, 4th Infantry Division, infantryman, fi res a round while Company conducting an area B, 1st defense during a Battalion, live-fi re exercise 68th Armor during Rotation 16-09 Regiment, at the National Training 3rd Brigade Center at Fort Irwin, Combat Calif., Sept. 9. Team, 4th ‘Iron Brigade’ leans forward on decisive-action mission r es a e Infantry Division, By Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor preparation in order to get the brigade ready,” he said. The brigade also learned to provides r Ar re ri a e a ea ic Affairs Offi ce “It was a new mission set for most of us,” said be more unpredictable. security from Infantry Division Sinclair. “When I fi rst joined the military, it was “We got used to having a a doorway called full-spectrum operations. It was high-intensity stationary brigade headquarters Aug. 28. FORT IRWIN, Calif. — Normally a summer trip confl ict — armored formations maneuvering against on (forward operating bases) and c ac ar to California is a welcome reprieve for anyone. other armored formations, combat in a combined arms hard-stand structures that never But when the destination is the Mojave Desert, fi ght with close-air support, fi eld artillery and other move,” said Sinclair. “You don’t just south of Death Valley, for roughly four weeks of support assets.” have that luxury in a decisive-action like operating out of expandable vans. immersive battle training, the itinerary calls for intense Consequently, NTC was more of a proving ground fi ght. You have to be mobile and expeditionary, pick “Big tents take a long time to set up, take a long time action rather than relaxation. That’s exactly what Soldiers than a training center in order to see how well the up everything you have and move it across the battlefi eld to jump. If the enemy sees it, the enemy can attack it,” with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry unit had evolved in the past year, Sinclair said, adding, at a moment’s notice.” said Sinclair. “But we are more mobile.” Division, took on during their National Training “In my estimation, we were very successful.” Consequently, the brigade commander, Col. The brigade also proved more undetectable. Center (NTC) rotation at Fort Irwin, California, from The training also paid off at the ground-troop level, Christopher R. Norrie, and other key leaders spent time “We were much better camoufl aged,” said Sinclair. Aug. 22 to Sept. 11. said 2nd Lt. Ryan McGovern, tank platoon leader, leading up to the rotation trying to solve that problem. “The (opposition forces) never found us. The brigade “We just returned from a very successful NTC Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, The solution was reducing the size of the brigade tactical operation centers are usually a higher pay-off mission,” said Maj. Nick Sinclair, 3rd ABCT executive adding that his Soldiers were more focused in a footprint to increase mobility. target for the enemy.” offi cer. “Our mission at NTC was to attack and defeat realistic combat environment. During NTC, for example, the brigade headquarters Staff Sgt. Brett Davis, a squad leader with Company a near-peer adversary in order to allow a notional Among the training his platoon participated in was jumped its tactical assembly area to new locations A, 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, said NTC meant free and sovereign country to reclaim its land.” a brigadewide, surprise night attack to regain a city that almost every other day. Rather than operating tactical realistic training for a relatively inexperienced squad. “Iron” Brigade units — most notably powered by had been seized by hostile forces. Part of the scenario operations centers out of big tents, the brigade and This included the fi nal live-fi re attack that called for Abrams tanks, Bradley fi ghting vehicles and mobile called for avoiding collateral damage to oppressed battalion headquarters had a more agile approach performing obstacle breaches using Bangalore torpedoes Paladin artillery — jumped aggressively into a scenario civilians and their homes. while other platoons used that featured four distinct battle periods. The fi ghting “Although this training is mine clearing line charges phases included area defenses, attacks, counterattacks a bit different, I feel that it was a (MICLIC) to support and movement to contact, all within a harsh desert success. My Soldiers knew what the brigade’s maneuver environment akin to many recent combat settings for they had to do and executed,” battalions. decisive-action training. said McGovern, still covered in “It really went “The purpose of us going down there was a dust and sitting with his crew fl awlessly, there were no culminating training event in order to prepare us for under the shade of their tank a hiccups. The MICLIC future deployments,” said Sinclair. day after the night attack. came up, raised right up The brigade already had shown an ability to lean The Iron Brigade’s NTC and fi red on the fi rst go forward and adapt to changing battle scenarios during rotation focus on a more tradi- to clear the whole lane, Iron Strike, a three-week fi eld exercise in the Fort tional battle meant opposition including mines and con- Carson training area in July. That followed a stepladder forces from Fort Irwin’s 11th certina wire. So all we had approach to training, beginning at individual Soldier Armored Cavalry Regiment to do was fi ll in the tank levels at the end of 2015 and building up to the full threw their own armored power ditch and push through. It brigade exercise. at 3rd ABCT during daily, was smooth and easy, and It also followed a year’s worth of training in Kuwait kinetic and large-scale battles. quick,” Davis said. that ended in October, although Sinclair said the unit “This was something that had seen key personnel changes since then. The brigade most of us had to revisit,” said also has been preparing for an entirely different mission Sinclair. “(Counterinsurgency Soldiers assigned to 588th set that steers away from counterinsurgency to a operations) was challenging Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored decisive-action fi ght against a similarly equipped peer. because it’s much slower. The Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry “From November through August, we executed that rhythm is much more deliberate Division, set up a perimeter defense c e ar s train-up and transformation, including getting new while decisive action is much during Decisive Action Rotation Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th leaders along the way. So whenever you have that faster. So we had to learn how 16-09 at the National Training nfantry Division, return fi re while clearing an urban area during Decisive ction otation change, it requires that six to nine months training to do that once again.” Center at Fort Irwin Calif., Aug. 28. 16-09 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 29. fc ic ae re s An advertising supplement to the Fort Carson Mountaineer, the Peterson Space Observer and the Schriever Sentinel C1 VISUAL ARTS 1 WEEK
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plays each violin for six to seven minutes. He starts with basic music scales and then makes his way to Bach, Tchaikovsky and Bartok. Over the course of an PWOC meets Old violins hour, he plays three violins by the Amatis, two by the Commentary by Lt. Col. Timothy Meador Guarneris, and three more — by Stradivari. every week Deputy garrison chaplain Most experts believe that the best violins ever made The Protestant Women of the Chapel were constructed in Cremona. Mosconi’s task is to (PWOC) is an auxiliary ministry of the Andre Mosconi is 75 years keep these precious instruments in shape. According Religious Support Offi ce. old. He was born in Cremona, to Mosconi, “To keep fi t and sounding their best, PWOC is a group of women devoted Italy, where he began playing violins need to be played.” to developing a deeper relationship with the violin at age 9. Later, he Karl Roy, a German violin maker and an expert in Jesus Christ and each other. The group studied violin making and went the fi eld, explains it this way: “The wood gets tired.” meets every Tuesday from 9-11:30 a.m. on to teach and perform. The same is true for spiritual health. If you are sitting at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. For the past 30 years, in the display case and you aren’t being played then there Free child watch is available. six days a week, the old isn’t much spiritual fi tness in your life. God has uniquely Contact Heidi McAllister, director musician goes to the crafted each one of us to be an instrument of his goodness of religious education, at 526-5744 museum in Cremona’s city and grace. And he has called us into service — to make or [email protected] for hall where several 300-year- music for his kingdom in this generation. more information. old violins are stored in Ephesians 2:10 says, “… we are God’s display cases. workmanship, created … to do good works, which RSO seeks Every morning, God prepared in advance for us to do.” before the museum Either we go to work or we waste away in the event support opens, Mosconi display case. The Fort Carson Religious Support Offi ce is looking for support from the post community for its seventh annual Trunk- or-Treat event Oct. 23 from 2-3:30 p.m. Families or groups are needed to host trunks and pass out candy and people to drop off candy at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, room 121. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information.
Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday Religious Education class — Classes are held Chapel at Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through Briefs during both services. Youth group meets Sunday high school. Registration is also being held at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson Catholic church. These classes are held on a Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules. for more information. weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by emailing children’s names and ages to [email protected]. CWOC Chapel schedule meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. Catholic Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel reconciliation, 526-8583 • Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Nelson Boulevard and • Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583 CWOC, 526-5769 Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Martinez Street • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious Healer Chapel • Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., education, 524-2458 Evans Army Community Hospital Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC reconciliation, 526-8583 • Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, • Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386 Fort Carson” on Facebook for details. • Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 524-2458 • Monday-Thursday and fi rst Native American prayer/spiritual services — 526-8583 • Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., Friday of month, noon, Mass, The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) • Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583 526-7386 hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge Protestant Latter Day Saints include prayer and purifi cation, blessing of Healer Chapel (Traditional) Service held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Evans Army Community Hospital Capt. David Clement, chaplain and LDS branch presidency, at 502-0739. protection, and continued spiritual and emotional • Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386 support to military members. The ceremonies Prussman Chapel (Gospel) are conducted in traditional Lakota style — Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Eastern Orthodox they are not New Age or Earth-based Boulevard Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the • Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday off-post services please call 719-473-9238. Inipi. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 school, 526-5744 • Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more Jewish information and protocols. Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (Multi- Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men denominational Worship Celebration) Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy. 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the • Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316 month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769. • Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316 Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meets Wednesday Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXt Islamic Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social, followed Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard by an Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at • Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information. 526-8889 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Donald Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge Fawson at 435-668-5327 or donalfawson@gmail. Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael com or Capt. Jacob Snell, chaplain, at 330-3120 Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049. or [email protected] for information or a ride. See the Mountaineer online at http://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com 20 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016
Community Of note who do not have organic medical assets in their Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance units. Unit leadership and medical personnel Briefs Program (FEGLI) Open Season — The will coordinate flu vaccinations for all active- first FEGLI Open Season to be held in 12 years duty personnel. Other beneficiaries may also Claims to the estate will run through Friday. Changes will be get their flu vaccinations during scheduled Maj. Thomas J. Hardy — With deepest regret to effective Oct. 1, 2017 for most employees. appointments at their primary care clinics and the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims During the open season, eligible employees Patient-Centered Medical Homes. TRICARE against or indebtedness to his estate should can elect or increase their FEGLI coverage, beneficiaries may also receive the seasonal flu contact 1st Lt. Branden Passons at 526-7047. including Option C, coverage on family vaccination at TRICARE-approved pharmacies, members. There is no medical exam required however some pharmacies may not give these General announcements and no health questions to answer. Elections vaccinations to children under a certain age. Call Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule may be made via the Employee Benefits the selected TRICARE-approved pharmacy to an outpatient lactation support appointment Information System by choosing the “Open confirm flu vaccine availability, age limits and Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Season” option or by speaking to an ABC-C potential cost. Visit http://www.express-scripts. Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located benefits specialist at 877-276-9287, 785-240- com/TRICARE/pharmacy/findpharmacy.shtml on the third floor of Evans Army Community 2222 or DSN 520-2222 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call 877-363-1303, option 4 for more informa- Center. The MPBC offers two breastfeeding More information is available at https://www. tion about TRICARE approved pharmacies. support groups that meet the first Tuesday opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/life-insurance/ Call 526-6422 for updates. and third Thursday of each month from 3:15- open-season/ and https://www.abc.army.mil/ Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department 4:15 p.m. in the OB-GYN clinic’s classroom. FederalBenefitsOpenSeason.html. of Health Affairs is now mailing out a new Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Flu vaccination — Flu vaccinations will be admin- patient satisfaction survey called the Joint Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from istered at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant Center Oct. 11-14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 15 Select patients will receive the surveys about others are encouraged to attend these events. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Oct. 18-21 from 10 a.m. to 72 hours after their appointments. These The Department of Defense is sponsoring a 6 p.m.; and Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is surveys provide direct feedback to health research study — to bring safe and healthy no flu mist this year; injectable vaccines will be care providers to improve quality of care, weight loss programs to military Families. available for all beneficiaries 6 months and older patient experience and satisfaction. JOES Interactive online group classes provide education who are medically and administratively eligible also provides additional funds to Evans and support to help you lose weight and prevent to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. This includes Army Community Hospital for every survey weight regain. Classes, led by registered active-duty military and their Family members, returned to increase beneficiary access to dietitians, will include interactive online retirees, and Department of the Army Civilians care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care. support for menu planning, grocery shopping, self-monitoring of weight, diet and activity. You may qualify if you are an adult Family member Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency Services; nurses who can answer urgent health care of an active duty or retired military personnel, Michael Smith, Directorate of Plans, Training, questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical are at least 18 years of age and are overweight. Mobilization and Security; and Rhonda Welles, condition and give professional advice to treat For more information call 617-556-3143 or Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Army the condition at home or refer for an acute e-mail at [email protected]. appropriated fund civilian employees wishing appointment. The nurse advice line can be Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian to donate annual leave must complete the OPM reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1. employees — is currently being accepted for the Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/ Military spouse competitive employment — following civilians who have exhausted all pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army Spouses of active-duty service members upon available leave because of medical emergencies appropriated fund civilian employees from arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: another federal agency interested in donating U.S. may apply for competitive employment Yvette Allen, Carmelita Carrillo, Brenda Hart and leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year Mary Koziol, Directorate of Family and Morale, at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore) restriction from the date of the sponsor’s order Welfare and Recreation; Carrie Davidson, U.S. fill/opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian to use the authorization. Spouses returning Army Network Enterprise Technology Command; personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms from overseas may apply under Executive David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; must then be forwarded to Irma Otte, Fort Carson Order 12721, which gives three years to use Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at the authorization. Spouses of a veteran with 526-6128 or via email at [email protected] 100 percent service connected disability may with the subject line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached be eligible for employment under different at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical circumstances. The Employment Readiness emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact Program, Army Community Service, Directorate the CPAC Management Employee Relations of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270. can assist spouses in applying for education Yard sales on post – can be held the first and third and employment. Contact the ERP staff at Saturday of the month, from April-December, 526-0452/0467 for information. in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that most off-post residents can set up in the Balfour Beatty service members and their Families are confused Communities community center parking lot, by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an building 4355, near Gate 3. Call Army Community enormous and complex health care system. Service at 526-4590/1082 for more information. There are several TRICARE programs available TRICARE Urgent Care Pilot Program — depending on status and location. Visit http:// TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote and Young Adult- www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details. Prime beneficiaries may be able to participate in Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) the new Urgent Care Pilot Program which runs offers online payments — EACH offers an through May 23, 2019. TRICARE will cover two online payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and urgent care visits to any TRICARE-authorized quick way to make electronic payments to federal provider each fiscal year, Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, with- government agencies with credit cards, debit cards out a referral or authorization from a primary care or direct debit. This is a secure service provided manager. An authorized provider is any individual, by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying institution/organization or supplier that is licensed online is the preferred method for paying EACH by a state, accredited by national organization medical bills. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army. or meets other standards of the medical community, mil/RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information. and is certified to provide benefits under Army Medicine Secure Messaging — allows TRICARE. This is only available to active-duty beneficiaries to directly contact their health care service members, including activated National team at https://app.relayhealth.com. The site Guard and reserve members, who are enrolled allows beneficiaries to initiate: a web visit in TRICARE Prime Remote. There are no point consultation, receive preventive care reminders, of service deductibles or cost shares for the two send a note to the provider’s office, request test urgent care visits, but network co-payments still results, ask for prescription renewals and ask apply. Once an individual receives urgent care, questions to their provider and care team. Talk he must notify his primary care manager about to the Army Medical Home team to get enrolled that care within 24 hours or the first business day in secure messaging. after the urgent care visit. Visit http://www.tricare. 4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — A variety mil/Plans/SpecialPrograms/UrgentCarePilot for of division and customizable unit-specific more information. merchandise is available. The gift shop is located Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts in The Hub, building 1532. Hours are 11 a.m. to beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered 2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 21 Sports
Awesome Possum first baseman Armando Martinez, left, stretches to record an out during the fall softball Awesome championship game Sept. 22 at the Possum Mountain Post Sports Complex. wins title Story and photos by Walt Johnson Mountaineer staff
Awesome Possum continued its hot hitting to defeat the Brew Jays 18-8 and capture the 2016 Fort Carson fall intramural softball championship Sept. 22 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. Both teams came into the championship contest after scoring identical 20-4 victories in the offensive explosion was not limited to the playoffs on the board as the visiting team for the title game. semifi nals Sept. 21. Each team showed it could however, the two teams hit well during both the The team has been the visitors for every game this generate big time offense in the semifi nals so summer and fall seasons as well. year, many times by choice. The Brew Jays could fi reworks were expected in the title matchup. The The Brew Jays had the fi rst chance to put runs only muster a run in the top of the fi rst inning, which turned out be the team’s only lead in the championship contest. Awesome Possum wasted little time displaying Brew Jays its offensive might as six of the fi rst eight batters shortstop Trent reached base. The fi rst inning was capped off by a Chromey lines Wendell Welter three-run home run as the Awesome a hit to center Possum took a commanding 7-1 lead. fi eld during the Awesome Possum added two more runs in the fall softball second inning before the Brew Jays bats fi nally championship woke up in the third inning. In that inning the Brew game Sept. 22 Jays scored fi ve runs to close the gap to 9-6, but at the Mountain that seemed to wake up Awesome Possum’s bats Post Sports even more. The team added fi ve runs of its own in Complex. the bottom half of the third inning to all but put the contest away. FOOTBALL PICKS College Pro Stanford vs. Washington Miami vs. Cincinnati Notre Dame vs. Syracuse Seattle vs. N.Y. Jets Texas vs. Oklahoma State Carolina vs. Atlanta Navy vs. Air Force Denver vs. Tampa Bay Tennessee vs. Georgia New Orleans vs. San Diego North Carolina vs. Florida State Dallas vs. San Francisco Louisville vs. Clemson Kansas City vs. Pittsburgh
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and Fitness Center. DFMWR Sports officials said the idea of the event is to have everyone Briefs dress in their heroic or That’s my ball villainous best costume for the epic fun run and festival. The Colorado Rockies are offering military There will also be a contest members special ticket buys for the last time featuring prizes for best male, this season when the Rockies take on the female and Family costumes. Milwaukee Brewers Saturday at 6:10 p.m., Additionally, there will be and Sunday at 2:10 p.m. Military personnel cape making, pumpkin deco- can purchase tickets in the outfield box, rating (first-come, first-served, pavilion and upper reserved infield/outfield area limited supplies available), for their Family and friends for $14 each (with a professional photos and other $3.50 service charge per order). Call the Rockies activities, a petting zoo and at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount food and beverages available and provide reference number 20791908 to take for purchase. The race is open advantage of the offer. This offer is not available to the general public and on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to volunteers are needed for the availability; limits may apply and all areas are various activities. Children 17 not available for each game. and under must be accompa- The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble nied by an adult 18 or older at is scheduled for Oct. 7 at Cheyenne Shadows all times. Cost for the event Golf Club. The event begins with a shotgun start is $10 per person for anyone at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG 4 years and older (nonrefund- scramble the first Friday of each month through able). Same day registration November. Call 526-4102 for more information. will be $15 per person age The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans 4 and older. Call 526-2706 or football team won its second consecutive game go to http://carson.armymwr. Sept. 22, beating Castle View 18-14 in Castle com/us/carson/ft-carson- Rock. The team will travel to Garry Berry events/heroesand-villains- Stadium in Colorado Springs to meet the Doherty run-and-festival for more Spartans Friday at 7 p.m. Remaining home games information. are Oct. 14 vs. Highlands Ranch and Oct. 21 vs. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Legend. The remaining road schedule is Oct. 8 Center indoor pool hosts vs. Poudre and Nov. 4 vs. Valor Christian. a pumpkin splash event Photo by Walt Johnson The Mesa Ridge High School Grizzlies will Oct. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fort Carson Family members battle for a ball Saturday at Pershing Field. meet the Widefield Gladiators Oct. 8. at C.A. According to officials, the The post youth soccer season got underway with teams from Fort Carson, Foster Stadium in Colorado Springs at 1 p.m. pool water will be turned green Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy. Action will Remaining home games are Oct. 28 vs. Air and the cost for the event is continue Saturday at Peterson Air Force Base beginning at 10 a.m. Academy and Nov. 4 vs. Pine Creek. The $3 per person. Everyone remaining road schedule is Oct. 14 vs. Pueblo attending must purchase a Centennial and Oct. 21 vs. Pueblo West. ticket. People who have a pool pass will be Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare admitted to the event for free. Capacity is Championships will be held Saturday at the and Recreation (DFMWR) Sports Office limited to 350 people. Call 526-4093 for Hyatt Regency (Denver Tech Center), 650 15th hosts a “Heroes and Villains” fun run Oct. more information. St., in Denver. Prejudging for bodybuilding and 15 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The National Physique Committee Supplemental physique begins at 8:30 a.m. in the men’s and Registration ends Oct. 14 at Iron Horse Sports Giant Natural Colorado Open Bodybuilding, women’s categories. Judging will then take place in fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The finals will begin at 4:30 p.m. The DFMWR Fitness Division staff holds its Reverse action annual Turkey Trot 10-kilometer run and 5-km run/walk Nov. 12. Held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC), the free event features a 10-km run at 8 a.m., a 5-km event at 8:15 a.m. and a turkey raffle. Both courses begin and end at the SEC. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders and their guests. Online registration is available at http://www.fortcarsonmwr.com. Call 526-2597 for more information. The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball tournament Dec. 7-17 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. According to DFMWR officials, teams must submit a separate team roster, limited to 15 players per team, for the tournament. The tournament is open to active-duty personnel, Army Reserve or National Guardsmen on active orders, Family members 16 and older and any DOD identification card holder affiliated with Fort Carson. Contact Lorraine Thorson at 526-5772 for more information. Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Coaches must pass a background check, attend a manda- tory three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYSS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYSS officials, youth Photo by Walt Johnson coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment ort arson amily member ill oznars y heads up field after intercepting a pass during youth football for their children, promotion points for active- opening day action Saturday at Pershing Field. Youth football will continue Saturday when teams from the duty Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume building post, Peterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy meet at Peterson beginning at 10 a.m. Youth and will make a definitive positive impact on the football will return to Fort Carson’s Pershing Field Oct. 8. community. Call 526-1101 for more information. — Compiled by Walt Johnson Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 23 At Ease ATTRACTION Indoor soccer facility to open in Springs The SoccerHaus, a new state-of-the-art indoor Travel distance soccer arena in Colorado Springs, is having a grand 15 miles opening celebration Oct. 15 starting at 11 a.m. Take Centennial Boulevard north from West SoccerHaus is a veteran-owned business and home Garden of the Gods Road, turn right on List Drive. of the Colorado Blizzard, the Premier Arena Soccer League semi-professional soccer team. Cost The 48,000-square foot facility features three indoor No entry fee. Food and beverage are extra. soccer fields on the ground level and Upper 90 Tavern, Activityfeesvaryforfieldrental,leagues, a full service restaurant on the mezzanine floor that tournaments, camps, clinics, etc. provides unobstructed views of the soccer fields and action below. All Blizzard home games, as well as some Hours tournaments, will be played at the facility. Business: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The grand opening celebration will be family friendly Upper 90 Tavern: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to and include numerous children’s activities, bounce house midnight; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, and a semi-pro indoor soccer game. All activities will be 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday: 7 a.m. to midnight indoors and a German-themed buffet will start at 4 p.m. Although the bulk of grand opening activities will be Contact Oct. 15, a few events will happen the evening before to 4845 List Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Courtesy photos include food specials and Battle Zorb (bubble ball soccer). 719-761-7586 SoccerHaus’ state-of-the-art facility offers SoccerHaus will offer both adult and youth indoor http://www.soccerhauscs.com arena soccer on three fields accommodating soccer leagues. For players looking to further develop https://www.facebook.com/ a wide range of skill levels and a full service soccer skills there is a soccer school for ages 6 through ColoradoSpringsSoccerHaus restaurant that overlooks the action below. adult and a weekly junior academy for children 2-5 years of age. Soccer fields and Battle Zorb are available for rent for birthday parties, team building events, indoor physical training, home school groups or anyone needing an indoor field. In addition to soccer fields, SoccerHaus also has the Warriors Weight Room where veterans can rehabilitate, train, strengthen and work out. The facility will host pick-up soccer games for $10 on Friday and Saturday nights. Players can bring cleats, shin guards and play on the fields for fun and exercise. Complete details and a schedule of events are available on the website.
Military discount 10-percent military discount on food and beverages at the restaurant Soccer aus is a ,000-s uare foot facility with three indoor soccer fields and a full service restaurant.
ADVENTURE When Waldos and Wendas come to town Thousands of Waldos and Wendas will fill the The first run was organized in 2012 streets of downtown Colorado Springs Oct. 22 for as a response to the Waldo Canyon Fire. the Fifth Annual Waldo Waldo 5K. The walk and fun Since 2012, thousands of participants have run is a local popular event named after characters dressed up and raised more than $140,000. from the popular “Where’s Waldo?” children’s books. The event assists The Waldo Waldo Fund, a fund of the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, which supports natural disaster and fire recovery efforts, outdoor activities, and trails and open space maintenance in Colorado Springs and the surrounding community, according to officials. The Waldo Waldo 5K is a unique event for all skill levels including first timers. Interested Waldos or Wendas can register as a volunteer, individual participant or as part of a family or group. Courtesy photos In 2015, 3,400 participants were part of the Fourth The registration fee for runners and walkers includes Annual Waldo Waldo 5K, supporting the Waldo Waldo a Waldo or Wenda costume kit that has a shirt, Fund in response to the June 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire. hat and glasses. Event information, registration, parking and a full event guide are available on the website. Hours 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Day of event registration Travel distance 8:30 a.m. - Warm up yoga for all ages 7 miles 9:30 a.m. - Group photo 9:45 a.m. - Running begins Cost 11 a.m. - Food trucks, exhibitors and music $35 before event $40 day of event Contact Pioneers Museum (race start), 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 The 2013 and 2014 Waldo [email protected] Waldo 5K events took place http://thewaldowaldo.com at America the Beautiful Park. https://www.facebook.com/TheWaldoWaldo/ 24 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016 At Ease Beyond the gate Time for tea
“Shear Madness,” a murder mystery and Enjoy Autumn Tea interactive farce, is on the Colorado Springs served at Glen Eyrie Fine Arts Center stage through Oct. 16 with castle at 11 a.m. and evening performances Thursday-Saturday 2:30 p.m. that includes at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. tea sandwiches, scones, Tickets start at $20; call the box office at a pot of tea and 634-5583. The Fine Arts Center is at 30 W. Dale St. sweets. Call 265-7050 Observe Oktoberfest aboard the Royal Gorge or go online at h t t p : // Route Railroad. The ticket price includes the www.gleneyrie.org/ round-trip train ride and a three-course lunch. autumntea. Reser- The train runs daily through Oct. 16. Call vations are required. 888-724-5748 for tickets and reservations. The The castle, built by two-hour train trip leaves from the train station Colorado Springs’ in Cañon City. founder Gen. William The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has: Palmer, is at • “Whose Live Anyway?” featuring Ryan Stiles, 3820 N. 30th St. Jeff B. Davis, Greg Proops and Joel Murray on Photo by Nel Lampe stage Friday. • Straight No Chaser Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. • Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Star discount. Hours at the park are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Western Museum of Mining and Industry Trek: the Final Frontier Oct. 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Monday, weather permitting, and is holds its fifth annual Reynold Ranch Harvest • Rockin’ Road to Dublin, the new generation of closed Tuesday-Wednesday. The park is just off Festival Oct. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Irish Dance, at 4 p.m. Oct. 30. the Pikes Peak Highway, near the small town of activities include a pumpkin patch, hay rides, • Magic of Bill Blagg Live! Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Cascade. Call 684-9432 or visit http://www. face painting, children’s games, gold and gem • Goo Goo Dolls are on stage Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. northpolecolorado.com for more information. panning and a farmers market. Admission is Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Learn about some of the city history, significant $5 for ages 4 and older. The festival is at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus founding fathers and artwork in downtown museum, 225 Northgate Blvd., opposite the Air presents “Out of this World” at the Denver Colorado Springs on an hourlong guided Force Academy’s North Gate entrance. Call Coliseum Friday to Oct. 9, with nightly shows monthly tour, presented by Downtown 488-0880 for information. at 7 p.m. and additional daytime shows on Colorado Springs, the Wild Goose Meeting Space After Dark: Mad Science is 7-9 p.m. Oct. 14 weekends. Tickets start at $15; call 720-865-2475. House and Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, The Falcon Wanderers hold a free walk in the Old Register for the tour as space is limited by calling 4425 Arrowswest Dr. It’s a night of science North End Neighborhood of Colorado Springs 886-0088 or visiting http://www.downtowncs. experiments for grown-ups. Dress as a mad Saturday. Register at Luther Hall, 1515 N. Cascade com/tours. The next tour is Oct. 8 and tickets are scientist and attend this evening of science and Ave., across the alley from First Lutheran Church, $10; anyone under 17 is free. Tours start at the space. It’s for ages 21 and older and admission is between 8:30 a.m. and noon; participants are Wild Goose Meeting House, 401 N. Tejon St. $15. Call 576-8000 for more information. asked to finish by 3 p.m. Trail is rated 1B for both Take a walk Oct. 8 at Farish Recreation Area, WWE Live is in the Broadmoor World Arena the 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) route and the 10-km 12005 Rampart Range Road near Woodland Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $15; call (6.2-mile) route. Call Russ Kester at 641-9107 or Park, sponsored by the Air Force Academy 925-357-4228 for ticket information. Sherry Sayers at 640-6745 for more information. Outdoor Recreation Center and the Falcon “Haunted Wind Chimes,” with a traditional folk The Air Force Academy Falcons football schedule Wanderers. The walk starts at the Farish and blues sound, is in the Colorado Springs includes these remaining home games in Falcon Conference Center on a trail rated 3B for the Fine Arts Center Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets Stadium: Saturday, the U.S. Naval Academy 5-kilometer route and the 10-km route. Jogging are $25; call 634-5583 for ticket information. at 1:30 p.m.; Oct. 22, Hawaii at noon; Nov. 12, strollers can complete the trails with difficulty. The Fine Arts Center is at 30 W. Dale St. Colorado State University at a time to be an- Wheelchairs are not recommended. The event Colorado’s newest dinosaur attraction is now nounced; and Nov. 25, Boise State at 1:30 p.m. Call is free, and walkers can walk between 8 a.m. open. The Dinosaur Experience hours are 472-1895 for ticket information or visit http://www. to noon at their own pace, but finish by 3 p.m. Monday- Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday goairforcefalcons.com. The Air Force Academy Brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Many of the world’s museums Falcons play Division I football in the Mountain available for purchase. The phone number for have dinosaurs that were found near Cañon City. West Conference and home games are in Falcon Farish is 719-887-9098. This new state-of-the-art 16,200 square-foot Stadium at the academy, north of Colorado Springs. The Glenn Miller Orchestra is playing at the facility has 27 full-scale dinosaur fossil casts October is Military Appreciation Month at Paramount Theater, 16th and Glenarm Place from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, as Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole. The on Denver’s 16th Street Mall, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. well as a ropes course, a theater, cafe and a gift Christmas-themed park is offering a discounted Reserved seats are $38 plus service charges at shop. It is off Highway 50, 8 miles west of admission of $8.50 per person to active-duty http://www.altitudetickets.com or calling Cañon City, at 44895 Highway 50 near the military, veterans and retired military members, 303-893-8497. Once one of the greatest bands turnoff to the Royal Gorge Bridge. Admission spouses and immediate Family members who of all time, the orchestra plays classics such as for the facility is $12 for adults and $8 for 12 and show a valid military identification (ID). Children “In the Mood,” “A String of Pearls,” “Moonlight under. A ropes course at the facility is $10 for 10 and older must show the military ID to get the Serenade” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000.” adults and $6 for children. Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 25 26 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016
required. Call 526-4093 for more information. At Ease Auto Shop of Horrors, an auto-themed haunted house experience for the whole family, is Within the gate Oct. 21-22 from 6-10 p.m. at the Fort Carson Showing support Auto Skills Center. Cost is $20 for a group of five ages 7 and older; $5 per person for ages 7 and older; Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) and free for ages 6 and younger. Tickets available holds a haunted house tour Oct. 6 from 5-10 p.m. at http://carson.armymwr.com/us/carson/ft-carson- for single Soldiers and geographical events/auto-shop-horrors?eID=532122 up to bachelors. Military identification card is required. 30 minutes prior to haunted house opening each The event includes a pre-party at The Hub with day. Tickets can also be purchased at the door. A free food and beverages, and transportation and waiver is required by all participants. Parents/ admission to HellScream Haunted House. Bus guardians must supervise children. departs The Hub, building 1532, at 7 p.m. The Kids ages 5-12 can climb the Outdoor Recreation first 40 to register receive free admission and Complex Alpine Tower in costume to receive transportation, and the cost is $10 per person after Halloween candy Oct. 27. The Trick-or-Treat that. Register at the BOSS office inside The Hub. Candy Climb runs from 3-5:30 p.m. Cost is $3 Call 524-2677 for more information. per child. Preregistration is required by calling The Heroes and Villains Run and Festival is 526-3907 or visiting Information, Tickets and scheduled for Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iron Registration in building 2429. Horse Park, 6751 Sheridan Ave. Dress in your Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center offers free heroic or villainous best for this epic fun run and open climbing programs for kids and adults. festival. The event is open to the public; gate Open climb for first-time climbers and those already access security protocols apply. Early bird registra- belay certified is Wednesday, Friday and Saturday tion runs from Monday to Oct. 14. There will be a from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Open to ages 5 and older with costume contest, fall-themed activities, petting zoo, parental supervision. Kids climb introduces basic entertainment, refreshments and more. Wristbands climbing concepts through climbing-related activi- are required to participate in festival activities. No ties and games Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. for ages 5-10. pets allowed except for ADA service animals. The Sign up at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center race is 3.09 miles and is not timed. Sign up online front desk. Call 536-2706 for more information. at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heroes-villains- Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club offers women’s Get run-and-festival-tickets-26789219276 or at any Golf Ready intermediate classes. The package File photo Fort Carson fitness center. Costs vary from $10 per includes seven, one-hour individual lessons (to Fort Carson kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness person for early bird registration to $15 per person include two playing lessons); six, one-hour group Month with the third Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes same-day registration. Spectators are free. lessons; private 30-minute video swing analysis event Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Iron The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center staff and includes cart and club rental plus green Horse Park. The walk gives community members the holds a Pumpkin Splash event Oct. 20 from fees. Sign up at the pro shop. Call 526-4102 for opportunity to literally walk a mile in high-heeled 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the facility’s indoor pool. Swim prices and more information. shoes to raise awareness of the effects that domestic in a glowing, green pool during the event open to Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and Morale, violence has in the lives of its victims. The first 200 to all DOD identification card holders. Children will Welfare and Recreation mailing list to receive register will receive an event T-shirt. Check-in begins receive a goodie bag. The event is free to Fort Carson emails about upcoming events and activities on at 9:30 a.m. Visit http://www.walkamileinhershoes. aquatics pass holders and $3 per person for non-pass post. Visit http://carson.armymwr.com; click on the org to learn more about this international event. holders. Tickets, available at the indoor pool, are “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest. Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 27 28 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016 Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 29 30 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016 Sept. 30, 2016 — MOUNTAINEER 31 32 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 30, 2016
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2017 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i 36 month lease, $179 per month plus tax, $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $24,470 Model code HFB Package 01 Stock #171053
2016 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2.0i 36 month lease, $179 per month plus tax, $1400 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $22,445 Model code GRA Package 01 Stock #165629
2017 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i 36 month lease, $179 per month plus tax, $1400 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $23,165 Model code HAB Package 02 Stock #171040
2016 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i 36 month lease, $149 per month plus tax, $1200 due at signing plus tax. 10,000 miles per year with approved credit. No security deposit required. MSRP $19,090 Model code GJA Package 01 Stock #165569 EXPIRES 9/30/16 COURTESY DELIVERY AVAILABLE TO ANYWHERE IN COLORADO Family Owned and Operated for Over 45 years
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