Vol. 69 No. 47 Dec. 2, 2011 Word of the month: Charity CG visits Soldiers in Afghanistan by Maj. Kevin Toner 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Fewer than two weeks after taking command of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson traveled to Kandahar, Afghanistan, to visit the Soldiers of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., Monday-Wednesday. Anderson had a whirlwind tour of the “Warhorse” brigade area of operations. “Thanks for what you’ve done; your service is very clear; your sacrifice is very clear; keep up the good work,” Anderson said. “It’s and honor and a privilege to be your commander.” After an operations and intelligence overview provided by the brigade commander and staff, Anderson traveled to Forward Operating Base Walton to see the 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. While there, he cut the ribbon for the soon-to-open “Warhorse Oasis,” a camp inside the FOB where Soldiers can enjoy a couple days rest from the rigors of patrolling. The following day started with a promotion and awards ceremony at Camp Nathan Smith where he pinned combat action badges and awards on Soldiers and civilians. Anderson then traveled to the Arghandab district to learn about the progress in security and stability there from the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., and the Arghandab district governor. He then flew to Darvishan and Lam, Khakrez district, to meet Soldiers living in some of the brigade’s most remote outposts. Photo by Spc. April York On his final day, Anderson learned about Kandahar Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, presents a coin to Pfc. City and the Afghan uniformed police from 1st Squadron, Colby Hunter, a cook with 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., at the 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. district center in Arghandab, Afghanistan, Tuesday. Hometown heroes Soldiers answer community’s call by Sgt. Christopher Jelle may bestow on them. They react. They until the leaders in my unit started telling of a car accident Nov. 16. 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public perform. They invoke the training they about the impact of what I did and how Cameron used his training as a Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division received to help save another person’s life. it had an effect on not only the unit, but medic to help treat a father and his In November alone, seven Soldiers throughout the post and the community three daughters who were ejected from When Soldiers are faced with a from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th as well,” said Pfc. Logan Cameron of their vehicle. Staff Sgt. Shane Corley, critical moment, they don’t consider Infantry Division, performed actions Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. the heroic actions, medals they may worthy of being deemed heroic. 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, See Heroes on Page 4 receive or accolades their commanders “What happened didn’t really hit me the third Soldier to arrive at the scene II Military Community Happenings NN SS Holiday II activities DD EE Page 5 Page 13 Pages 34-36 2 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 2, 2011 MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Garrison Commander: Col. Robert F. McLaughlin Soldiers live ethos daily Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Commentary by Spc. Ethan Long carries a higher meaning — the ability to look into every Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: Warrior Leader Course graduate situation and never give up, never surrender. 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