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Vol. 66, No. 26 Published in the interest of Division West (First Army) and Fort Carson community. June 27, 2008 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mil. Word of the month: Selfless Service 71st EOD bids farewell to first commander by James H. Egbert 2006 to become the core of for her steadfast support and Mountaineer staff Combined Joint Task Force patience through the past few Troy, which provided specialized years. We knew that group An interim commander took counter-improvised-explosive- command would bring many charge of the 71st Explosive device forces to Multi-National challenges and much time Ordnance Disposal Group Corps— Iraq. away from home.” during a ceremony at Manhart Reinhard is a graduate of Reinhard said in conclusion Field June 18. the U.S. Army War College and of his farewell, that he was Col. Karl E. Reinhard, out- his decorations include the proud to have served with such going commander, was the first Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious a fine group of professionals commanding officer for the 71st Service Medal, Joint Service working on the leading edge EOD since the unit had been Commendation Medal, Army of protecting Soldiers from deactivated in 1956 following Commendation Medal, Army IED-caused injuries and deaths. the Korean War and now Achievement Medal, Master He said that he would take his relinquishes command of the EOD Badge, Parachutist Badge experiences with him as he group to report for duty at the and the Army Staff moves to his next assignment in Joint Improvised Explosive Identification Badge. Arlington, Va. Device Defeat Organization as “It has been an extraordinary Lt. Col. Kevin M. DeRemer the executive officer to the privilege to command the 71st takes interim command of the Director in Arlington, Va. Ordnance Group. I am thankful 71st EOD is until July when Reinhard reported to Fort to God for having stood at my Col. Patrick Kelly arrives from Carson in July 2005 to organize side throughout, protecting and the U.S. Army War College. the reactivation of the 71st EOD blessing the group Soldiers DeRemer served as the deputy and assumed command October and providing my counsel and commander, rear detachment 2005. The group headquarters comfort,” said Reinhard. “I want during the 71st EOD’s recent deployed to Iraq in November to give thanks to my wife Sally, deployment to Iraq. Outgoing 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Commander Col. Karl E. Reinhard, left, hands the unit guidon to Brig. Gen. Kevin R. Wendel, commander, 20th Support Command during the relinquishment of command ceremony. From left, outgoing 71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Commander Col. Karl E. Reinhard, Brig. Gen. Kevin R. Wendel, commander, 20th Support Command, and Lt. Col. Kevin M. DeRemer, deputy commander, 71st EOD, review the troops prior to the relinquishment of command ceremony. Photos by Marco Minero II Military Community Feature NN SS II DD EE Page 5 Page 20 Pages 22-23 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 27, 2008 Opinion/Editorial MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Command thanks fire response teams Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham Garrison Commander: by Col. Eugene B. Smith the best job they had seen,” And this is Col. Eugene B. Smith Fort Carson garrison commander from folks who do this all the time. Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: June 18 at 6:30 a.m. our type-3 team took Dee McNutt Team: What a great response to the the fire back to finish the job. Chief, Print and Web Communications: fire at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site. You should be proud of all you did Douglas M. Rule Our team of teams came together under either here or at PCMS. You have shown Editor: Julie M. Lucas adverse conditions and made a significant once again that you are truly a professional Staff Writer: James H. Egbert Thea Skinner and immediate impact on controlling team of teams dedicated to ensuring the Sgt. Courtney E. Marulli the fire at PCMS. As of Sunday, we’re at safety and security of this post. I am Spc. Daniel Donegan 100 percent containment. proud to be on this great team of ours. Happenings: Nel Lampe We fielded a type-3 incident If you are looking for a challenge — Sports Writer: Walt Johnson management team on short notice and in consider joining the incident management Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall the words of a national type-2 team (which team. Talk to your teammates who are has vast nation wide experience) and “did on it and deployed to PCMS. Smith This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. 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