Vol. 72, No. 5 Feb. 7, 2014

Clearing the path

Photo by Sgt. Matt Waymire Pfc. Sean Stroop, combat engineer, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 14. Stroop had to clear a path of inert munitions using his hook Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to throw his grappling before the rest of his squad could move forward to finish the clear and mark an hook during engineer qualification tables at Udairi Range Complex, near Camp obstacle lane. See pages 20-21 for more on the qualification tables.

Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit EACH to offer services soon By Sgt. William Smith The facility will be used for inpatient care for John Cho, commanding general, Western Regional 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office active-duty servicemembers with acute mental health Medical Command, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, concerns who are at risk to harm themselves or Wash., and Col. Dennis P. LeMaster, commander, The Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Evans others around them, and can no longer be treated by Fort Carson Medical Department Activity. Army Community Hospital officially opened its an outpatient care program. doors following a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 30. The ceremonial ribbon was cut by Brig. Gen. See EACH on Page 4

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Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Does your child have a super smile? Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Editor’s note: February is National Children’s Dental your child. This includes beverages that are acidic such Health Month. as sodas, juices, lemonade and sports drinks. Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: ☺ Dee McNutt Make your child’s first dentist appointment as early Commentary by BethAnn Cameron as the first birthday. This appointment will get your Chief, Print and Web Communications: Health educator, U.S. Army Public Health Command child used to the dentist’s chair and will educate Rick Emert you on good dental health techniques. Editor: Devin Fisher Seeing a child’s big happy smile lets parents know that ☺ Learn proper brushing and flossing techniques. ☺ Staff writer: Andrea Stone all is right in world. Ask your dentist about dental sealants. They are a We get excited when babies get their first teeth. 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EACH that is a story not often told. Army Medicine is here to holistically 15 percent that transfer to the Veterans from Page 1 “The Army has recognized that if wrap our arms around you to get you Affairs health care system will still get you come forward to receive that care, better, so you can continue to serve the help they need. LeMaster, who took command in this team and others like it across the with honor and distinction.” “To those 15 percent who transfer to January, said EACH has led the way in country will ensure they receive it. Cho went on to say that the other the VA, I take the words from George behavioral health care since he started Washington: ‘The willingness with watching the organization back in 2009. which young people are willing to serve “The first big accomplishment was in future wars, no matter how just, is the embedded behavioral health concept directly dependent on how they perceive put into the brigade combat teams, and veterans from previous wars were cared now this will allow us to provide more for by their nation,’” he said. acute care for those that need it. “Well I am here to tell you as we “This facility can accommodate up transition those veterans, the healing to 14 patients,” he said. “The amenities and caring starts here,” Cho said. “We are state of the art to ensure a safe are delivering on our obligation to healing environment for our active- care for those that have been on point duty servicemembers. The unit staff for this nation and protecting this will include two psychiatrists, one nation from harm.” psychologist, six nurse officers, one noncommissioned officer psychology technician, eight registered nurses, 11 behavioral health technicians and one From left, Lt. Col. Michael Brennan, medical support assistant. The staffing commander, U.S. Army Health Facility model allows us to provide a proactive Planning Agency, Falls Church, Va.; Brig. innovative patient-centered behavioral Gen. John Cho, commander, Western health care system.” Regional Medical Command, Joint Base Cho talked about an obligation to Lewis-McChord, Wash.; Col. Dennis P. take care of those who serve. LeMaster, commander, Fort Carson “We know that 85 percent of those Medical Department Activity; and Brian with combat-related stress and post Hogan, Bryan Construction, cut a ribbon traumatic stress stay in our footprint during a ceremony to open the new and continue to wear the cloth of our Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Evans nation,” he said. “They get better Army Community Hospital, Jan. 30. because of the behavioral health teams; Photo by Sgt. William Smith

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Jobs for women Army to open 33,000 positions By C. Todd Lopez positions that will open to Army News Service women in April do not include jobs in MOSs that are closed to WASHINGTON — About 33,000 of the positions women. Instead, they are posi- in the Army today that are closed to women are closed tions now open to women across because they were in units that were designated as the total force — positions direct ground combat. That will change this year in which were previously closed units that are not under Army Special Operations. prior to the notification. The Office of the Secretary of Defense recently Sheimo said the Army still notified Congress of the Army’s intent to open those has more than 100,000 jobs 33,000 positions to women. The change is expected closed to women. MOSs closed to take place in April, said Col. Linda Sheimo, chief to women include 12B combat of the Command Programs and Policy Division at the engineer, 13B cannon crew- Directorate of Military Personnel Management. member, 11B infantryman and Sheimo said that with recent force structure 19K M1 armor crewman. changes, the Army moved away from focusing on units. The Army has a plan to “Our plan allowed determine whether these MOSs us to identify all the should open to women, Sheimo positions that were said, and women Soldiers may U.S. Army photo “Ensuring we closed across the three have the opportunity to serve in every position, unit Master Sgt. Renee Baldwin fires a .50-caliber machine gun components, regardless and MOS where a male Soldier can currently serve. during training last summer at Joint Multinational Training have clear of the unit,” she said. Before that happens, however, the Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr range in Germany. standards for Those 33,000 posi- and Doctrine Command is leading the effort to tions do not include any- revalidate the physical standards required for entry exception to keep the MOS closed to women. all Soldiers thing within the Special into the 14 currently closed MOSs. The secretary will then review that recommen- Operations community, Sheimo said that when the Army is complete dation, make his own decision, and pass his signed will ensure the Sheimo said. with its efforts, all individuals joining the Army will recommendation up to the Office of the Secretary best Soldiers “When we complete understand what standards must be met to be of Defense. The OSD will complete its own review congressional notification awarded a military specialty. of the Army’s recommendation and pass their are assigned in April 2014, the “Ensuring we have clear standards for all signed recommendation on to Congress. After 30 Army will have opened Soldiers will ensure the best Soldiers are assigned to in-session days of Congress, if lawmakers have not to positions, approx imately 55,000 positions, something the Army is calling the ‘Soldier disagreed with OSD’s recommendation, the Army something the positions to women, of 2020,’” Sheimo said. “What we are trying to do is can then begin recruiting female Soldiers into the across all three compo- get the best Solders for the future. The Army’s previously closed-to-women MOSs. Army is calling nents, since May 2012,” efforts across various spectrums will ensure all For the 12B MOS, it is expected that the Army she said. Soldiers have the opportunity to serve successfully.” will have made its recommendation to the OSD by the ‘Soldier There are more than The first MOS to finish the revalidation will be the end of 2014. of 2020.’” 400 military occupational 12B, combat engineer. When the validation is The process must be completed for all 14 MOSs specialties in the Army, complete, TRADOC and Army G-1 will make a that are currently closed to women, and Sheimo said — Col. Linda Sheimo 14 of which are closed recommendation to the secretary of the Army about that by Jan. 1, 2016, the Army will have passed onto to women. The 33,000 opening the MOS to women Soldiers, or ask for an the OSD decisions on each of those.

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Story and photos by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl a junior NCO is complex,” said Command Newly inducted noncommissioned officers swear into the NCO 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen, senior enlisted leader, Corps during the 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “You must transition Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, NCO Induction from one who was cared for to one who cares for Ceremony at the Camp Buehring, Kuwait, theater, Jan. 23. 204th BSB CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT — “No one is others, and from one who was taught to the one more professional than I, I am a noncommissioned who teaches, prepares and supervises the task. officer, a leader of Soldiers,” 19 noncommissioned You will do the job you are trained to do, which is officers recited in unison during an NCO induction to lead Soldiers.” ceremony at the theater on Camp Buehring, The 19 new NCOs walked under an arch as inducts 19 Kuwait, Jan. 23. their supervising sergeant declared to the audience The ceremony was held by the 204th Brigade who they were and why they deserved to join the Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat NCO Corps. Team, 4th Infantry Division, to represent the Sgt. Tristan Meredith, information technology Soldiers’ transition from followers to leaders. specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters new NCOs “The journey from a junior enlisted Soldier to Company, 204th BSB, the most junior of the NCOs being inducted with only a month as a sergeant, led his fellow inductees during their transition. Sgt. Joshua Cunha, “We’re all NCOs, regardless of how newly inducted long we’ve had our ranks pinned on,” said noncommissioned Meredith. “You have to have perspective; officer, Company B, you have to realize you are in charge 204th Brigade of people; you have to work as a team. Support Battalion, What you and those you lead do reflects 2nd Armored upon you as a leader.” Brigade Combat Of the seven Army Values, Meredith Team, 4th Infantry said respect drove him to become an NCO. Division, salutes “Respect goes a long way. If it’s not the flag during the given, if it’s not there, it’s going be hard to 204th BSB’s NCO work together,” said Meredith. “When I was induction ceremony in Korea, I had a first sergeant who respected at the Camp us, she still laid down the law when she had Buehring, Kuwait, to, but how she treated us is why I wanted to theater, Jan. 23. The strive for bigger things in the Army.” ceremony signified Lehtonen ended his speech: “You have the transition from just begun a test, this test will never end, you junior enlisted will always be somebody’s sergeant, even Soldier to leader. after you hang up the boots for good.”

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TOW live-fire Right: Sgt. Jesus J. Medrano III, infantryman, Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, carries a pair of empty tubes from a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missile system during a live-fire exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 22. Crews rotated through Bradley Fighting Vehicles to maximize training throughout the company. Below: A Bradley Fighting Vehicle from Company A, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., fires a TOW missile during a live-fire exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 22. Soldiers from the company fired 16 TOW missiles and 37 M136 AT4 anti-tank rockets during the exercise.

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SAN ANTONIO — Five Soldiers in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program have been selected for the U.S. Olympic men’s bobsled team that will compete at the 2014 Olympic Winter Former U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled driver Steven Holcomb, right, teams with Curtis Tomasevicz, Games in Sochi, Russia. Steven Langton and WCAP brakeman Capt. Christopher Fogt to win the four-man bobsled event at the International Capt. Christopher Fogt, Sgt. Justin Olsen, Sgt. Bobsled & Skeleton Federation’s 2013 World Cup stop Dec. 7 at Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah. Nick Cunningham, Sgt. Dallas Robinson and Team USA assistant coach 1st Lt. Michael Kohn will represent the U.S. Army in Russia. With the exception also will drive USA-1 in the two-man event. A number of components were considered when of Robinson, everyone in the group has previously Cunningham will drive USA-2 with WCAP selecting the 2014 U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team push competed in the Olympics. teammates Olsen and Robinson, and civilian Johnny athletes, including combine test and U.S. National They will be joined by former U.S. Army WCAP Quinn aboard. Olsen was a member of Holcomb’s Push Championship results, U.S. National Team Trials bobsledder Steven Holcomb, the reigning Olympic four-man squad that struck gold at the 2010 Olympic finishes, driver input, proven international experience champion driver in the four-man event. Therefore, Winter Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. with a history of results and team combinations WCAP had a hand in helping produce about half of Cunningham and Corey Butner also will pilot working well together, trend of push times, start rank the U.S. Olympic men’s bobsled squad. U.S. sleds in the two-man event. and velocity, and current season results. Holcomb, who spent seven years in WCAP, will The two-man bobsled brakemen will be selected Nations were allocated Olympic quotas based on drive USA-1 with brakeman Fogt and civilians Curtis from the pool of six push athletes named to the See Olympics on Page 12 Tomasevicz and Steven Langton aboard. Holcomb four-man squads.

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istory Olympics not one of the top three nations in H from Page 11 four-man bobsled standings and is ighlights limited to two crews. rank in international points following The Olympic bobsled events are Feb. 6, 1942 — A construction headquarters Feb. 15, 1952 — The seven competitions during the 2013- scheduled for a four-heat format office for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Army opens the Scout 2014 season. The U.S. was one of over two days of racing. The men’s opens on the Army camp in Colorado Springs. Dog Training Center at three nations that qualified to enter two-man bobsled competition is Camp Carson, the only K-9 the maximum of three teams in slated for Feb. 16-17, followed by Feb. 14, 1942 — Local Colorado Springs “Big school in the service. men’s two-man bobsled competition, women’s bobsled Feb. 18-19. The Five” contractors begin construction on the and one of only two nations to men’s four-man bobsled competition $30 million contract to build an Army camp. Feb. 19, 1962 — Fort qualify the maximum of three sleds will be one of the last events of the Carson hosts a flag in the women’s race. The U.S. was Olympic Games, set for Feb. 22-23. Feb. 23, 1942 — Construction of Camp Carson uncasing ceremony as the 5th Infantry Division is in full swing with more than 400 men (Mechanized) is reactivated at Fort Carson. working three eight-hour shifts on the project. February 1977- The 4th Engineer Battalion Feb. 23, 1942 — U.S. War Department constructs a Bailey Bridge to replace a announces the selection of Camp Carson as washed out bridge at Chico Creek, in Pueblo. name for the new cantonment. Sgt. Nick Cunningham Feb. 25, 1983 — The 52nd Engineer Battalion and Sgt. Dallas Robinson, Feb. 7, 1943 — Chinese soldiers stationed at successfully completes the Emergency of the U.S. Army World the camp are guests of C.F. Louie, owner of the Deployment Training Exercise Program Class Athlete Program, Grand Café, and celebrate the Chinese new inspection and is certified as ready. speed through Turn 6 en year with a 12-course dinner. route to a second-place February 1992 — William Hybl is honored as finish in the two-man Feb. 21, 1946 — The post’s “Mountaineer” Fort Carson’s 14th Good Neighbor for his bobsled event at the 2013 newspaper is reduced to a four-page communitywide efforts to support military World Cup stop, Dec. 6, in 7.5-inch by 11-inch pocket-sized edition due Families during Operations Desert Shield and Park City, Utah.

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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation Finance travel processing — All inbound and DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Yourself” moves, servicemember and Family Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. 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. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. office assists Soldiers with room assignments and (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: Closed Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly- Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to decorated Soldier in American history. The original @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by SAMC started in 1986 at Fort Hood, Texas. By 1994, tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. their physician and battalion commander, and a pen the club had spread throughout the Army. To be a • Base operations contracting officer to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership or email [email protected] for questions the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership is on snow removal, grounds maintenance and at the education center, building 1117, room 120. between 1 and 2 percent. Contact SAMC president contractor response to service orders. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. email [email protected]. 524-0786 or email [email protected] to Command Evaluation and Training Team — request latrines, for service or to report damaged Hours of Operation COMET provides commanders at all levels with a or overturned latrines. Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services responsive maintenance and supply assessment and • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson • Central issue facility, building 1525 — training tool that improves the combat effectiveness, Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical pro- email [email protected] to request a facility, 4 p.m. Last customer at 3:30 p.m. grams. The team identifies supply and maintenance parking or regulatory traffic sign. • Reparable exchange/directed exchange weaknesses and problems, and provides individual The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and unit reinforcement training based on assessments. able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster Results remain confidential for the unit commander 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers turn-in service call 526-3321 for an appointment. only. COMET provides assistance in the majority of should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number • Ammunition supply point, building 9370 maintenance and supply management areas with for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. one-on-one training, and by conducting follow-up Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; visits. The team also conducts classes to help Briefings exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis. strengthen supply skills and improve maintenance 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays • Subsistence Support Management readiness. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m. Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. [email protected] for information. Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with a to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Call 526-4086/5195. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. • Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- process. The SRP Legal Office will only Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- 4 p.m. Last customer at 3:30 p.m. Call 526-9094. provide powers of attorney or notary services to 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. • Installation Property Book Office, Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Call 526-5984. can receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at commanding general has directed all Soldiers, • Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday- the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., sergeant first class through command sergeant major, Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and customer at 3:30 p.m. Call 526-8803. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and above, must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and • Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. performs notary services on a walk-in basis from Casualty Notification Officer Training. The training to midnight. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and consists of a three-day course, held monthly at • Hazardous Material Control Center, Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register through their building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is schools noncommissioned officer for attendance of 4 p.m. Contact admin operations at 526-5349 or responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort this training. The next classes are March 11-13 and the warehouse at 526-2979. Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance April 15-17. Call 526-4551 for more information. Education Center hours of operation — The of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon Mountain Post Training and Education Center, and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone second and third Wednesday of each month at the building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: numbers and points of contact for services: Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129 at • Counselor Support Center — Monday- • Facility repair/service orders — Fort the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 Carson Support Services service order desk can be Spouses are encouraged to accompany Soldiers to the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- briefing. Call 526-2840 for details. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa- • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness tion Support and Army Personnel Testing — Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. [email protected] when needing trash containers, trash first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to is overflowing or emergency service is required. of their expiration term of service, but must attend no noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transi- building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment under Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ tion leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Full Replace Value claimants must report the addi- mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency tional loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in 1851 directly to the transportation service provider by at 526-6670 or email [email protected]. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from fax or report on the Defense Personal Property • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA System line within 75 days. Claimants must submit Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email processes to include turning in excess property, the claim on DPS line through http://www.move.mil [email protected]. reutilizing government property, web-based tools within nine months for FRV compensation for certain • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary available, special handling of property and environ- items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Office within two years of delivery or date of Special Forces briefings are Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera incident. For more information, call 526-1355. held Wednesdays from noon @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at Work Management Branch — The DPW Work to 1 p.m. mike.welsh@ dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Management Branch, located in building 1219, Special Operations Forces Rufus Guillory at [email protected]. responsible for processing work orders — briefings are held Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. 4283 — is open for processing work orders and Briefings are held in building 1218, room 314. Call Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the by appointment only, call 526-2900. Feb. 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER15 Bomb threat serves as reminder By Andrea Stone The responsibility for rehearsing evacuations themselves to first responders, as well. Mountaineer staff and communicating plans falls on supervisors and “The facility managers need to understand facility managers. their role in this is not to run, too,” said Carl A recent bomb threat at Butts Army Airfield “Accountability is one of our priorities, but McPherson, DES deputy director. “We need was a wake-up call for Fort Carson personnel. it’s not the main one,” said Maj. Christopher you to come talk to us.” After the call was received Jan. 22, about 15 Bolt, installation provost marshal. “We’re clearing In addition to an evacuation plan, supervisors buildings were evacuated and the airfield was (the buildings), and those facility managers are need to have a plan for their employees in case shut down for most of the day. the ones that have to keep accountability of their they can’t return to the building. One of the lessons learned was the need to folks. We want to assist as much as we can, “What is your plan for your personnel when plan for evacuation situations. but that’s not our main focus.” they can’t work that day?” McPherson said. “In schools, (there are) fire drills, and then, It’s critical for facility managers to identify When emergency services responds to a crisis, depending on where you live … you such as a bomb threat, they have to have earthquake drills or tornado go on the assumption that it’s a drills. You would think, in this day, worst-case scenario, Bolt said. that we’d have active shooter and “When we act on an emergency bomb (drills),” said Mike Orr, service or law enforcement Fort Carson deputy fire chief. (situation), we are an extension of Some people didn’t evacuate the garrison commander,” Orr said. and others didn’t know where to “Once it is real life, we act in his go when they did evacuate. stead and take over the portion “Everybody … has got to of the base that’s affected.” know or have a plan, and they all The priority for first have to know that there’s a certain responders, though, is the safety evacuation point or area where of the population. people should move in case of “That’s why we need them exe- emergencies, and then they need cuting the instructions we’ve given to adhere to it when responders them. It’s ultimately for their safety,” come,” said Sgt. Maj. 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Sgt. Amanda Payne, handler, 69th Military Police Detachment (Military Working Dog), 759th Military Police Battalion, comforts Falco during an ultrasound Jan. 29.

Capt. Marlaina Nelson, veterinarian, performs an ultrasound on military Vet clinic offers working dog Falco Jan. 29 at the many services Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic. Story and photos by and wellness exams, sick patient Sgt. William Smith appointments and outpatient 4th Infantry Division Public surgical procedures such as spays, Affairs Office neuters and many other routine procedures,” McGraw said. Dogs, cats and other pets of The clinic staff recommends Department of Defense beneficiaries pets be checked regularly to can receive the care they need with maintain health and stay ahead the Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic’s of any potential problems. array of services offered by its “It is a very good idea to bring 20 veterinary personnel. your pets in at least for a yearly From dental care to routine surg- wellness exam, it is one of the eries and regular checkups, the clinic best preventive medicine tools,” helps people keep their pets healthy. said Meredith Reed, veterinary “We want to be a one-stop shop technician, Fort Carson Veterinary for most pets,” said Lt. Col. Andrew Clinic. “If your pet isn’t acting right, McGraw, clinical instructor, Fort bring it in as soon as you can.” Carson Veterinary Clinic, U.S. Army Reed said taking pets on walks, Public Health Command District- ensuring a healthy diet and giving Carson. “We have a lot of surgical it other sources of physical and procedures that we can do on top of mental stimulation will help to keep wellness visits, and we can get it done them in good shape. for a very reasonable price compared The staff also provides tips to to other vet clinics. Soldiers and their Families who “These services take the form of are moving and offers information vaccinations, preventive medical care on the pet requirements at other duty stations. “The minute you know that takes time, so don’t wait (until) 72 hours of arriving on post and Limited services you are going somewhere else, come two weeks before you leave. The cost micro-chipped within 30 days. Due to a new patient management in to the clinic and talk to the staff and could go up because of quarantines The Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic system, the Fort Carson Veterinary see what you need to do,” said Maj. and other unneeded steps.” is located at 1535 Sheridan Ave., build- Clinic will only be open Monday- James Pratt, preventive medicine coor- McGraw said that while they ing 6190, and is open Monday-Friday Thursday for over-the-counter sales dinator, Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic. mainly treat dogs and cats, on a 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to provide and on-post housing registration. “For those heading to an overseas limited basis, they can treat animals services to DOD beneficiaries. The The center will not schedule assignment, it is the pet owner’s such as ferrets, birds and other facility is closed all federal holidays appointments during this time. responsibility to ensure that all exotic pets, but owners should call and the last workday of each month. The clinic will operate a reduced paperwork is completed for their pets first before bringing them in. Clinic staff is considered nonessential appointment schedule Feb. 18-March 10 to be able to go,” he said. “We can Per Fort Carson Regulation personnel and come in late when the during the implementation of this system. facilitate all that needs to be done and 40-37, pets residing on post must be post is on delayed reporting. Call are more than happy to. However, it registered with the vet clinic within 526-3803 for more information. 18 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 7, 2014 Destination Fort Carson Event offers local information By Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff

While the focus of Destination Fort Carson is often on Families new to Colorado Springs, the event has something to offer everyone. Destination Fort Carson, which takes place twice a year, is at the Special Events Center, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Even if you’ve been here five years, services change, programs change, every season changes. So, it’s a good place to come if you just want to be in the know about what’s coming up,” said Kristen Kea, Warrior Family Community Partnership manager, Army Community Service. “They can come and check out different services that they might not (have needed) when they got here.” The event showcases booths from various on-post organizations and from around the region, Courtesy photo including the chambers of commerce from Destination Fort Carson is an opportunity for Soldiers and Families new to Fort Carson to learn more about Colorado Springs, Fountain and Pueblo. More the services available in the area. The event, which takes place twice a year, will be at the Special Events Center, than 40 organizations plan to participate. Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “We have a good mixture of Fort Carson programs, those things that you want to know about about the services, so we try to make it so the “The big thing is to make it as easy as possible in the first six months that you’re here,” Kea said. toddlers have some fun things to do while they’re for people who are transitioning into Fort Carson to Representatives from ACS, the Fort Carson there,” Kea said. get the information that they need, to move in and Housing Office and Religious Support Office The event also helps prepare Families and start immediately participating in programs and will be available, in addition to United Healthcare Soldiers who are deploying soon. activities. If they were doing karate with their kids in and the MetLife Dental Program. “For the brigades that are getting ready to deploy, Washington, then they come to Fort Carson, and they “We’ll have maps available so they can get we encourage those Family members to come through can enroll their kids in a similar program,” Kea said. in and get out if they just want to talk to one and find out information about deployment services The event will still begin at 9 a.m., even if Fort agency,” she said. that are available,” she said. “If people want to come Carson is on a delayed reporting status due to Along with the information booths, there will in and do powers of attorney, if they want to come in weather, she said. However, if the post is reporting be a bounce house for toddlers, giveaways, food and talk to a Military and Family Life Counselor, status red for the entire day, it will be rescheduled to and visits by McGruff the Crime Dog and Daren they can do all of that during this time. They try to a date in March. the Lion from the Drug Abuse Resistance make it one-stop shopping as much as they can.” For those new to the area, the Special Events Education program. For those new to Fort Carson, it’s a great way Center is on Prussman Boulevard, between Specker “We want mom and dad to come and learn to find information. and Wetzel avenues.

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Staff Sgt. Shawn Rainbolt, left, and Sgt. Xavier Perez, combat engineers, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, observe their objective while performing reconnaissance during the company’s engineer qualification tables at Udairi Range Complex, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 14.

Story and photos by Sgt. Matt Waymire 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Combat engineers overcame obstacles and tested their skills in a 24-hour squad-level engineer qualification tables contest at Udairi Range Complex, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 14. The engineers from Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, started with a timed 12-mile road march followed by five training lanes that included route reconnaissance, clear and mark an obstacle, establish an 11-row wire obstacle, build a triple-strand wire obstacle and finished with a demolitions testing lane . The unit’s command wanted to test all the squads in the company to see which one had the best teamwork and leadership abilities. “Everyone’s getting training value, but the leaders are the ones being evaluated,” said 1st Lt. Timothy Dwyer, executive officer, Company C, 2nd STB. Squads tactically navigated to each point while reacting to enemy contact, and providing first aid and conducting medevac procedures when necessary. “It’s the extenuating circumstances that they’re mostly being evaluated on,” said Dwyer. “It’s being under stress, having to react to contact and then carry out the mission all in a three-hour timeframe, and then move to the next lane — that’s really the challenge.” Sgt. Sean McNamee, combat engineer, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd The engineers went out to the lanes already knowing how to complete them; Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, kneels to a tactical halt during the unit’s determining how to accomplish them together would determine victory. engineer qualification tables at Udairi Range Complex, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 14. “This will help us learn about teamwork, because in order to complete these Once the tactical halt ended, McNamee’s squad started the clear-and-mark-an-obstacle lane. tasks we had to finish as a team,” said Pfc. Cortez Jackson, combat engineer, Company C, 2nd STB. “You’re only as strong as your weakest link. Once you get him through, then it brings up the morale and gets everybody through.” Some of the rigors of the training included a lack of sleep, traveling long distances in full battle uniform and operating with constant harassment from simulated enemies. Sgt. Jeremy Florek, left, and 1st Lt. Alex Wilbur, combat engineers, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, The winning team was the 2nd Squad of 4th Platoon. The members of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, finish a 12-mile ruck march during the company’s squad each received Army Achievement Medals for their contributions and were engineer qualification tables at Udairi Range Complex, near Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Jan. 14. Company C presented with a ceremonial plaque that will pass down to the next winning squad. Soldiers began the daylong qualification with the timed ruck march and then participated in five training lanes. 22 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 7, 2014 Feb. 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 23

Chapel briefs Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains Chapel Schedule (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules. ROMAN CATHOLIC Catholic Religious Education registration is Day Time Service Chapel Location Phone Saturday 4:15-4:45pm Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 being accepted for classes that meet Sundays Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 classes are available for children in preschool Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious Education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 through the age of confirmation. Classes Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458 are also offered for adults seeking to join Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583 Friday 9-11 a.m. CWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5769 the Catholic faith and those who desire to Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 participate in the celebrating of the Mon-Thurs Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for First Friday Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 more information. PROTESTANT Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Groupfor Sunday 9 a.m. Worship Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386 sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday from Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-5744 Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-9640 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus 526-8889 Call 526-5744 for information. Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5744 Catholic Women of the Chapelmeets Friday Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial EASTERN ORTHODOX Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at (612) 432-6099 for Orthodox services. Military Council of Catholic Women” on JEWISH Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 472-0102.The chapel is located at Facebook for information. 2346 Academy Place on the Air Force Academy. Protestant Women of the ISLAMIC SERVICES Chapel meets Tuesday Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information. from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE Chapel. Free child care Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Kevin Cheek 554-7709 for more information. is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details. Knights of Columbus, a 6:30 p.m. at Provider Chapel, Ellis Family members and friends who are suicide Catholic group for Street at Barkley Avenue. For survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each men 18 and older, meets information or a ride call, text or month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen the second and fourth email elder Arthur Ford at 433-2659 Heroes Family Center, building 6215, Tuesday of the month at or [email protected], or 6990 Mekong St. Contact Richard Stites at Soldiers’ Memorial Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 Chapel. Call 526-5769 or [email protected]. for information. for more information. Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.) Latter-day Saints Soldiers meet Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from Wednesday at 6 p.m. for pizza and social times and location. noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For followed by an Institute (Bible study) at Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, more information, call 526-8263.

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Upcoming events Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs Nutrition supplement class — Evans Army Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Department outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping presents a free nutritional seminar, “Dietary the community and more. Contact Sara Supplements Ripped or Ripped Off,” Feb. 21 from Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267, 1-2 p.m. at the Army Wellness Center on Prussman troop(underscore)[email protected]. Boulevard. For more information, call 524-5733. School lunch and breakfast program — School District 8 is accepting applications for the national General announcements School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program — Application forms are being provided to all homes provides short-term assistance to Department of with a letter to parents. Additional copies are the Army civilian employees, active duty-spouses available in each school. The information provided and Family members, and retired military on the application is confidential and will be personnel and eligible family members with used only for the purpose of determining adult living problems, substance use concerns eligibility and verifying data. Applications may and issues affecting workplace productivity be submitted any time during the school year. and well-being. Worksite interventions are Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email offered and consultation is available to [email protected] for more information. supervisors and managers regarding workplace Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speed matters. EAP services are free to eligible limit on Butts Road between Wilderness and civilians and DA civilian employees. Call Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call 526-2196 for assistance. The EAP is located at 526-9267 for information regarding the change. 1638 Elwell Street in building 6236, room 229. Same day appointments — Evans Army Community Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers numerous Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are education opportunities, including individual operating under an appointment model called appointments, healthy cooking classes, commissary “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. tours, infant/toddler feeding, sports nutrition, Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact cholesterol management, weight management hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line, and dietary supplement classes. For more 526-2273, to make an appointment. information, call 526-7290. Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Snow removal — Occupants of military or Vista Communities on Schriever Air Force civilian government facilities are responsible Base is offering six to 12 month leases to for clearing snow and ice on sidewalks leading Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire. from their doorstep to the first main sidewalk Call 683-3660 for more information. along parking lots or roadways. Ice melt is Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating available from Fort Carson Support Services — TRICARE Online users must update their warehouse, building 214. For information, call military hospital or clinic location online each 526-9271. On-post Families can get information time they relocate. Transferring military hospital on snow removal by contacting Balfour or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically Beatty Communities. transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordi - Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. nation to and from post, as well as van pool Financial Protection Bureau is accepting Library program — Tutor.com for military Families options, typically for those commuting 30 or complaints from borrowers encountering problems offers homework and studying help from a more miles to post. Riders are matched based on with payday loans. To submit a complaint, professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for their origination and destination points, as well as consumers can visit http://www.consumerfinance. K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors days and times of travel. Users specify whether gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372. are available online 24/7 to help students in more they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they Mountain Post Running Club — The club will than 16 subjects, including math, science, English are interested in sharing driving duties. When a meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with “match” is found, users are notified immediately Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams of rider options, allowing them to contact and available for $1 off meals at the food court. and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor. coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the Influenza vaccinations — Shots for Soldiers com/military for more information. ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson. will be available through their unit leadership Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — army.mil/paio/sustainability.html. or medical personnel. Vaccinations for Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters beneficiaries, 6 months and older, are available minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families during existing clinic appointments or during care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives to participate in the military mentoring program, walk-in hours, 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. funding based on patients seen and customer which matches children with adult volunteers who Call 526-6422 for information. satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. Hospital dining facility hours change — Due bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. to lower demand, hospital dining facility hours departments and clinics fully functional. Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials have changed. Weekdays, full service breakfast Call 526-7256 for more information. urge community members to contact is served from 6-9 a.m. Grab and go items, Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs emergency personnel by calling 911 instead such as boiled eggs, sandwiches and breakfast volunteers for den leaders and committee of driving personal vehicles to the emergency bar, are available from 9-10 a.m. Lunch is members. No experience is needed. Training room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but the grill will close will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulance at 1:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 4-5:30 p.m., There is always a need for new volunteers to fill crew will be able to administer critical care main line only. No change on weekends. positions or just help out at various activities. and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at Breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson 526-7111 for more information. 1 p.m.; dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. Call 526-7290 at [email protected] or the Cub master, IMCOM recruits — Installation Management for more information. Robert Jepsen, [email protected] and Command is recruiting junior and mid-level Disaster information available — Homeowners, put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. employees to participate in a Developmental renters, business owners and employees affected Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Assignment Program. DAP is designed to by the flooding, severe storms and landslides Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts support functional and leadership training, that were federally declared a major disaster on Triple Threat meetings for Family members of which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, Sept. 14 can receive updated information from military personnel dealing with post-traumatic IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fund be added to the distribution list, put “subscribe” Thursday evenings at the YMCA located employees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated in the subject line to Brandi.Briones@ at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positions fema.dhs.gov, [email protected] or Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or comparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on [email protected]. [email protected] for details. a systematic plan specializing in developmental New hours — The pediatric immunization clinic Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort assignments through various functional areas for located within pediatrics on the second floor of Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and a period of up to 60 days. The program provides the Woods Soldier Family Care Center has new credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is multifunctional training and assignments to hours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. strengthen the experience of employees and Call 526-7653 for more information. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email prepare them for broader responsibilities, Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance [email protected] for more information or improve organizational communication, and Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations develop well-rounded personnel. Applications open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call may be dropped off at the store during normal can be obtained by contacting your organization’s 526-3963 for assistance, or additional information business hours or at the recycling center training coordinator or the Workforce can be found at http://www.fvap.gov. located near the main exchange. Development Program. Feb. 7, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER 27

World Class Athlete Program wrestler Randi Miller, top, battles an opponent during early action at the Dave Schultz Memorial tournament Saturday in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Wrestler shines in Schultz tournament Story and photo by Walt Johnson USA Wrestling and Nancy Schultz. stood between Miller and the gold medal. Miller Mountaineer staff Sean Lewis, WCAP head wrestling coach, scored a 2-1 victory over Pirozlukova to take the said this is a competition his wrestlers look title and earn the outstanding wrestler award. World Class Athlete Program wrestler Randi forward to each year because it brings the Army wrestler Joseph Betterman beat WCAP Miller overcame seemingly impossible odds to best wrestlers in the world to Colorado Springs teammate Spenser Mango for the 59 kg (130 capture the 69 kilogram (152 pound) championship for fierce competition. pounds) title. Mango said it was bittersweet to get and garner the title of outstanding female wrestler No competition was fiercer than the battle the silver medal because he was happy for his at the Dave Schultz Memorial tournament in Miller faced in the semifinals. China’s Feng teammate but disappointed that he didn’t win a Colorado Springs Saturday. Zhou, a former world champion, raced to an gold medal. Mango said the match showed that the Miller was among a number of Army wrestlers early 10-1 lead over Miller, threatening to put the Army has two wrestlers capable of being successful competing in the annual event named in memory Army wrestler away with one more point. But at that weight class in international competition. of Dave Schultz, an Olympic and world champion Miller showed heart and determination associated “This is one of the most competitive freestyle wrestler who was killed by athletic with a member of the U.S. military to defeat tournaments in our sport, and I am pleased that sponsor John Eleuthère du Pont in 1996 while the former world champion 12-10. we had competitive wrestlers in each category we training for the Olympic Games. The victory landed Miller in the finals, but entered. It is such a privilege to be a part of a More than 20 international delegations sent there was little celebrating because another former competition that brings together the best wrestlers representatives to the tournament put together by champion, Elena Pirozlukova of the United States, in the world,” Lewis said. Mountaineer Sports Feature

Fort Carson’s Jeff and Robin Stewart, and their daughter, Samarra, await kickoff of Super Bowl XLVIII Sunday at The Hub. Jeff Stewart said outside of deployments, he and his Family are at The Hub each Sunday to watch NFL action and cheer for their favorite team, the Seattle Seahawks. The Stewarts were among a large group of people that cheered for the Seahawks as they defeated the Denver Broncos, 43-8, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

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The Colorado Springs Sports Corporation hosts an Olympic Downtown Celebration Friday from 5-10 p.m. There will be a kickoff to the Sochi Olympic Winter Games on Platte Avenue and Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. According to officials, people will be able to take in the opening ceremonies on a mega screen and marvel at demonstrations from the Flying Aces ski aerialists. There will also be family sports fun for everyone. Visit http://www.ColoradoSpringsSports.org for more information. Registration for the upcoming intramural volleyball league continues through March 2 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. There will be men’s, women’s and coed divisions. Games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Photo by Walt Johnson There will be a coaches meeting April 3 Mountain Post patrons get in a swimming lesson at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool. The at 6:30 p.m. at the facility. Anyone with a facility hosts its annual cardboard boat race March 13. People can register for the event through March 10. Each Department of Defense identification card 16 competitor will build a boat at home and then bring it to the facility for the race. The event is limited to 20 years and older is eligible to play in the league. five-person teams, according to aquatics center officials. Two-hour pool parties at the Outdoor Pool for up to Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more 300 people will be awarded for first place in the race, best team costumes and matching boat theme, and information. biggest cannon ball splash off the 3-meter board. Call 526-4093 for more information. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a “Cupid Partner Shuffle” Saturday from 9-11 a.m. The 2-mile obstacle course will allow and people must register by noon Thursday. year’s event, held July 18-20 and 25-27 at various couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fitness Registration for the 2014 Rocky Mountain venues in Colorado Springs. activity, according to Iron Horse officials. The grand State Games is open for athletes of all ages According to the Colorado Springs Sports prize is a $500 jewelry gift card. Refreshments and skill levels. Corporation officials, the event is open to all and chair massages will be offered. There is a Online registration is underway for athletes See On the Bench on Page 29 $5 registration fee per couple — no refunds — who wish to compete in the 41 sports for this

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On the Bench active, aging people at Iron Horse Sports and from Page 28 Fitness Center Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. The class is designed to increase flexibility Top 10 Colorado residents, students who are enrolled and strength, and improve and maintain in a Colorado college or university are eligible, cardiovascular health. Department of Defense as are U.S. military personnel and their Family identification card holders of all ages or fitness members stationed in Colorado. The Rocky levels are welcome to participate in the class. Mountain State Games have been organized in Call 526-2706 for more information. accordance with NCAA guidelines with some DFMWR sports officials are looking for women exceptions. Registration is available at interested in playing for the Fort Carson http://www. RockyMountainStateGames.org. varsity softball team. The U.S. Air Force Academy hosts a There will be tryouts March 15 from 9 a.m. “Winter Throwdown” functional fitness to noon and March 16 from 1-6 p.m. at the competition Saturday. Mountain Post Sports softball complex’s South The event is for competitive and rookie tower. There will be an optional batting practice male and female athletes, according to session March 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the same USAFA officials. The event is designed to location. The varsity team is open to active challenge both body and mind. duty, retirees, family members 18 years and older Participants will compete in up to four and DoD and Department of the Army civilians. workouts designed for the day’s event, which For more information call 526-3972. will not be announced until the day of the DFMWR sports officials are looking for volunteer competition. USAFA officials said handstand coaches for the men’s varsity softball team. pushups and muscle-ups will not be included Resumes are being accepted at Iron Horse in the workout program. Sports and Fitness Center through Monday for Awards will be given in the top three coaches to lead the team comprised of the best categories. The cost for the event is $20 for active-duty players assigned to the post and competitive participants and $10 for rookies will compete against varsity sports teams from without a shirt. Registration deadline is Friday. other military installations in the area. Call 333-4522 for more information. Contact Amber Zurita, intramural Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a sports director, at [email protected] dodge ball tournament Saturday. for more information. The tournament, held on the center’s Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts Krav basketball courts, features men’s and coed Maga classes Saturdays through March. Photo by Walt Johnson divisions. Friday is the registration deadline for Classes are designed to teach attendees how An intramural league player drives to the basket under the double-elimination tournament open to all to defend themselves against armed or unarmed heavy pressure from defenders during recent intra- Department of Defense identification card holders. attacks. The cost is $50 for each monthly mural league action. Here is the top 10 rankings for Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more information. session and is open to all Department of Defense the intramural league: 1. Go Gettas, 2. Naturals, 3. The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare identification card holders 18 and older.Call Old School, 4. Juggernauts, 5. Trojans, 6. Falcons, 7. and Recreation offers a group exercise class 526-2706 for more information. Phoenix, 8. Buckets, 9. Iron Eagles and 10. Ballaholics. designed to target the training needs of — Compiled by Walt Johnson

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Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale; Marking the 75th anniversary of the movie Contact TicketsWest at 866-464-2626. premiere of “The Wizard of Oz,” the exhibit Sochi 2013 Olympic Downtown Celebration sets the characters of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin is Friday, 5-10 p.m. Watch the opening ceremony Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents Man and the Wicked Witch against a backdrop of the 2014 Sochi Olympics on a big screen. “Tchaikovsky Pathetique” Feb. 14-16 in the of scientific exploration. The museum is at There’ll be a dog sled demonstration, Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo; take exit 98 B. snowmobiles, ice rink activities, toboggan and 8 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children snowshoe races and live entertainment. The and military. The museum is open 11 a.m. event is free, and at 1 N. 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Trekking or ski poles “Hello Dolly,” starring Sally Struthers, will Call 520-SHOW for tickets. are recommended. Snowshoes will be be in the Pikes Peak Center Tuesday- provided, if necessary. Entry is $3 for anyone Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. each day. Call The Ten Tenors on Broadway is the next event older than 16. Call 719-748-3253, ext. 122 520-SHOW for information about tickets. in Arnold Hall theater at the U.S. Air for information. The Fossil Beds are west of Force Academy Friday at 7:30 p.m. Call Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west “A Tribute to the Beatles,” Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m, 333-4497 for tickets. to Florissant, then Teller 1 to the monument. at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo, includes “A Hard Day’s Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, at the Night,” “Help” and “I Want to Hold Your 10 S. 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