Vol. 65, No. 38 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of Division West, First Army and Fort Carson community Sept. 21, 2007 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill Carson prepares for 4th ID by Rebecca E. Tonn “We have a terrific Military Mountaineer staff Treatment Facility and a very supportive and robust TRICARE network of Fort Carson agencies are working healthcare providers and hospitals in steadily to prepare for the impending Colorado Springs,” said Col. Kelly A. arrival of 7,000 Soldiers from Fort Wolgast, commander of Evans hospital. Hood, Texas, when the 4th Infantry “In 2008, construction will begin Division restations in 2009. on a brand new 155,000 square-foot “From a garrison perspective, health and dental clinic, which will preparing for 4th ID’s move to Fort double outpatient clinic space; emer- Carson is one of our top priorities,” gency room space will be expanded; said Garrison Commander Col. and we are renovating to add new labor, Eugene B. Smith. “We have looked delivery and recovery suites. across the board at all the different “Women will be able to give birth things we need to accommodate a and recover, all in one state-of-the- larger population at Fort Carson. art environment. This will make the “This includes not only building birthing process a phenomenal division and brigade headquarters, but experience,” Wolgast said. changing our infrastructure, making “At Evans, we are already actively renovations at Evans Army Community recruiting healthcare professionals, to Hospital, building family housing and include behavioral health personnel, as much more,” Smith said. well as support personnel, to meet the Fort Carson already has four demand in the future. We are working physical fitness centers, five chapels, five child development centers, three See Prepares on Page 3 elementary schools, one middle school, six operational dining facilities and three shoppettes. As the post grows, more facilities will Photo by Michael J. Pach be added, improving quality of life. The first post to have privatized New commanding general housing, Fort Carson will enter its Maj. Gen. Mark A. Graham, commanding general, Division West, First second phase of building by Army and Fort Carson, addresses visitors at the change of command adding 420 new family housing ceremony Sept. 14 at Manhart Field. See story on pages 20-21. units for junior enlisted, junior officers and senior noncommis- sioned officers, said Deputy Garrison Commander for Transformation Maj. Ron Bolton. INSIDE THE MOUNTAINEERMOUNTAINEER “Between the second and fourth quarters of 2009, we will Opinion/Editorial Community Summer safety program ends . .2 Military appreciation at zoo . .11 have more than 3,000 on-post Back to school dental tips . .2 Volunteer dental assistants . .12 family housing units,” Bolton said. Community Briefs . .13 Colorado Springs has plenty of News A tail of love . .14 off-post housing as well. DMWR offers adventure programs . .4 Chapel schedule . .16 Healthcare is another top priority Police blotter . .18 at Fort Carson. The post is expanding Photo by Michael J. Pach Military MWR events . .22 its medical infrastructure and Construction is under way on the 4th Striker Soldier never deterred . .5 Military Briefs . .6 Feature facilities to support incoming Soldiers Infantry Division’s headquarters, which Hammond speaks to Soldiers . .7,9 Div. West Change of Command . .20-21 and their Families from Fort Hood. will be completed in Nov. 2008. Marathon Soldier . .8 Sports MUST SEE Broncos recognize military . .25-26 Pigskin Pics . .27 Intramural standings . .28 Happenings Wings over the Rockies . .29-30 Get Out . .31 Classified advertising (719) 329-5236 Zoo appreciates military. Display advertising (719) 634-5905 See Page 11. Mountaineer editor (719) 526-4144 Post information (719) 526-5811 Photo illustration courtesy of Directorate of Public Works Word of the month: Readiness Post weather hotline (719) 526-0096 Pictured is an artist’s rendering of the completed 4th Infantry Division’s 135,000 square-foot headquarters at Fort Carson. MOUNTAINEER 2 Sept. 21, 2007 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Fatalities decrease during summer campaign by Lori Yerdon and of that number, 40 of the fatalities involved down 20 percent from last year and motorcycle U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center privately owned vehicles. This year’s campaign fatalities have decreased by 35 percent. time frame showed a 27 percent reduction in “Year-round the Army and safety FORT RUCKER, Ala. — During this year’s Soldiers that were killed in POV accidents. professionals remain dedicated to improving 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, “Soldiers are looking out for each other, combat readiness and preserving combat power,” the Army experienced a decrease in fatalities and this is one of several factors that we believe said Zaharis. “This year’s 101 Critical Days of compared to last year during the same time frame. contributed to the decrease,” said USACRC Summer safety campaign is just one example “Unfortunately, 42 Soldiers were lost to Command Sgt. Maj. Tod Glidewell. “Leaders of how Soldiers and engaged leaders can make off-duty accidents during this year’s campaign,” are truly engaging their Soldiers and Soldiers are a difference by taking ownership of safety.” said the U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety engaging their peers. “Leaders and Soldiers need to realize that Center Executive Officer Lt. Col. William Zaharis. Additional contributing factors are the use of we have lost over 150 Soldiers to accidents “While losing just one Soldier is tragic, an encour- the Army’s tools and programs, and ultimately, outside of theater to date, this fiscal year. aging trend we observed during this campaign is Soldiers embracing the composite risk Although this is significantly lower than last that our number of accidental fatalities decreased.” management concept.” year, it’s essential that we never give safety a day Forty-four Soldiers died during last year’s So far this fiscal year, not just during the off,” added Lt. Col. Randall K. Cheeseborough, 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign campaign, the Army’s overall POV fatalities are chief ground task force for USACRC. Back to school dental tips by Col. Ronald Mikaloff, impair a child’s ability to eat, Dental Activity Commander speak and learn. Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Children should brush after meals, especially if they have an All children want to make a orthodontic appliance; but that is often good impression on their first day difficult at school. To encourage back to school. children to brush, they can select Along with new clothes and their own travel toothbrush and school accessories, a healthy smile toothpaste to put in their backpack. will help them look their best and Good nutrition is important to help create a positive self-image. dental health also. Only one-in-five Back to school is a great time to children eats the recommended establish good oral health routines five daily servings of fruits and that will serve throughout the year. vegetables, and many do not get The first step is to schedule a enough calcium. back-to-school dental visit. Paying attention to healthy Approximately 60 percent of choices in school lunch can pay school-age children do not see a off later. Sugary packaged foods, dentist at least once a year. juices and sodas in school lunches Seeing a dentist twice a year is contribute to tooth decay as well as vital for school-age children because other health issues. dramatic change is happening in their After-school snacks can also mouths; the jaws are growing and present poor nutritional options when baby teeth give way to permanent a child goes straight from sports ones. Many problems with tooth practice to the vending machine for spacing and crowding can be reduced candy and soft drinks. Snacks like or avoided altogether with simple, bite-sized carrots, fruit, nuts and timely intervention, allowing parents bottled water present better after to avoid extensive orthodontic school snack options. treatment later. With proper attention to their Tooth decay is the most common back-to-school dental care children chronic childhood disease. If left can start the path to a healthy unchecked it can cause pain and smile for a lifetime. MOUNTAINEER This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized is published 49 times per year. Military Newspaper Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Commanding General: publication for members of the Department of Defense. The appearance of advertising in this publication, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone (719) 634-5905. Maj. Gen. Mark A. 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