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Vol. 71, No. 5 Feb. 8, 2013
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Cavalry rides again
Soldiers of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, drive theirM3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to reach a phase line, wherethey will move into a defensive posture, during platoonscout training near Fort Carson’s Camp Red Devil, Jan. 26.Following contingency counterinsurgency operations inIraq and Afghanistan, “Bison” Soldiers are getting back tothe basics of decisive action training. See story on Page 9.
DOD leaders
By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — Issuing perhaps theirstrongest warnings yet, Pentagon leaders said Sundaythe budget impasse threatens to create a militaryreadiness crisis.
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Gen.Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, joined in interviews, televised Sunday, withCNN’s Candy Crowley on “State of the Union” and
NBC’s Chuck Todd on “Meet the Press.”The budget provision known as “sequester,” which
is set to take effect March 1 unless Congress acts,would trigger a half-trillion dollars in defense spendingcuts over 10 years, beyond major spending cuts alreadyin place during that period. Defense Department staffsare preparing for the worst, Panetta said.
“If sequester goes into effect, and we have to dothe kind of cuts that will go right at readiness, right atmaintenance, right at training, we are going to weakenthe United States and make it much more difficult for
us to respond to the crises in the world,” Panetta said.“We’ve got to plan for that possibility … but I
have to tell you, it is irresponsible for (sequester) tohappen,” the secretary said. “I mean, why — why inGod’s name — would members of Congress electedby the American people take a step that would badlydamage our national defense, but more importantly,undermine the support for our men and women inuniform? Why would you do that?”
Budget deadlock could spark readiness crisis
See Sequester on Page 4
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WLC honors
Ethos code to live byCommentary by Sgt. Logan Curci
Warrior Leader Course graduate
To some, the Warrior Ethos is just a bunch of wordstaped on an office wall or a reference card tucked into the back of a notebook. Some people recite them aloud, yet never take the time to truly heed the words they are saying,and the responsibility inherent in them.
To me, the Warrior Ethos is a code andprinciple that every Soldier should adhereto and live by. We, as united brothers and sisters in arms, hold it in our sacredconviction to abstain from ignorance and misconduct and uphold these as ironclad principles; yet, all too often, wecast aside ideals with integrity.
The United States Army is one of themost tactically and technically proficientorganizations in the world; our guidelinesfor success ring true when supplementedand enhanced by the oath that embodies the Warrior Ethos.
I will always place the mission first.This expresses our privilege to serve andsacrifice our lives in doing our duty for thedefense of this great nation. As warriors,this principle outlines our focal point and ensures prioritieslay inherent in the intent and successful execution of any task or operation.
I will never accept defeat. This is a day and age wherewarriors rise up with unflinching loyalty and a drive to
not only achieve, but to excel with such a high level of conviction and fealty for selfless service, that failure isimpossible and victory is all but accomplished.
I will never quit. This principle exhumes from thevery core, the ability to shoulder crushing burdens andunending hardship with a voracious attitude and an undying resolve; which, in turn, shows the very epitomeof dedication and respect for oneself and one’s comrades.
It humbles the arrogant and chastises the defiant, instilling an unbreakable positive perspective and reinforcing anironclad will.
I will never leave a fallen comrade. As a warrior, we must muster the personalcourage to join not an organization, but anintricate, cohesive and honor-bound society.The United States Army is a paramount,superpower because where others discardtheir hurting or fallen, we cherish and lift ours up. We fight, we die and we live shoulder to shoulder in eternal bondsand unwavering devotion.
Every man and woman, who has raised their right hand and sworn an oathto the flag and country, understands theimperative need to live up to the Warrior
Ethos. Without this doctrine, we would be nothing morethan individuals wielding arms with no discipline or order.Utilizing this testament at every juncture guarantees that nomatter what trials and tribulations we may face, we stand and fight as one, and we will win the day.
Sgt. Logan CurciWarrior Ethos award
Top WLC graduatesSpc. Said Abdala, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Spc. Matthew Beaver, 59th QMSpc. Mark Becker, 10th CSHSpc. Alyssa Celis, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg.Spc. Timothy Collins, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg.Spc. Kasey Corbett, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.Sgt. William Cosman, 169th FA Bde.Sgt. Logan Curci, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Spc. Katherine Deehring, 220th MPSpc. Anderson DeLima, 704th BSBSpc. Aaron Denoon, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Spc. Phuong Diep, 204th BSBSpc. Gisetle Donalds-Rivera, 704th BSBSgt. Christian Flores, 10th CSHSpc. Eugene Harris, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Sgt. Corey Johnson, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg.Spc. Ashley King, 12th Med. Det.Spc. Jonathan Mina, 663rd Ord.Spc. Brittany Sanders, 64th BSBSpc. Adrian Santellanes, 10th CSHSpc. Robert Smith, HHBNSpc. Timothy Srock, 743 MI Bn.Spc. Jeffrey Weber, 663rd Ord.Spc. Rachel Woods, 86th MI
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Army must complete analysis before opening jobsBy C. Todd Lopez Army News Service
WASHINGTON — The Secretaryof Defense announced an end to theDirect Ground Combat Exclusion Rulefor female Soldiers Jan. 24. But theArmy wants commanders in the field to
know that it will be some time beforethey’ll be able to make any changesin their units.
“There will be no immediatechanges,” said Col. Linda Sheimo,chief of the Command Programs andPolicy Division at the HumanResources Policy Directorate, Army
G-1. “In order to open any positionthat is closed, whether it is due to themilitary occupational specialty, or theunit’s mission, all the services haveto submit a detailed request outliningthe MOS, the unit, the numbers, andalso a legal analysis, that has to gothrough the Army leadership to thesecretary of defense.”
The secretary of defense then hasto notify Congress of the intent to openthose positions, and Congress has aspecific amount of time to consider theissue before anything in the servicescan change, Sheimo said.
“The very soonest that anythingcould happen would be this summer,”Sheimo said.
The Army now has more than 450MOSs, about 20 of which are currently
closed to female Soldiers. Additionally,there are units in the Army that are closedto women, based on the mission of thoseunits. So, within those units, even if thereare jobs with MOSs that women areallowed to do elsewhere in the Army,women would not be allowed to serve inthose MOSs within those specific units.
The secretary’s announcement isexpected to change the current policy,and could open up new opportunitiesfor women in the Army and in the otherservices, Sheimo said.
“The intent of the policy change isto make every position open, by Jan. 1,2016, regardless of gender, unless weget an approved exception to policy tokeep it closed,” Sheimo explained.
Such exceptions, Sheimo said, mustbe approved by the secretary and thechairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The announcement by the secretaryamounts to a “reversal” of the currentpolicy, Sheimo said. Where today,women are excluded from some jobsand units and a special exception mustbe approved in order to get women intothose particular jobs; in the future, thepolicy will be that all jobs are open to
Pvt. Cicely Verstein practices marksmanship on a Fort Jackson, S.C., rifle range. Verstein will be thefirst female 91M Bradley FightingVehicle System maintainer, one of six military occupational specialtiespreviously restricted to men. OtherMOSs cannot open until the Army completes an analysis later this year.
Photo by Wallace McBride
See Women on Page 4
Story and photo by Spc. John G. Martinez Army News Service
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Army JohnMcHugh directed Monday that programs fromresilience training to suicide prevention be part of awide-ranging “Ready and Resilient Campaign” plan,which will launch later this month.
During a press conference at Joint BaseLewis-McChord, Wash., McHugh said he’s looked at47 recommendations from an Armywide BehavioralHealth Task Force, which he stood up last year.
While McHugh said findings of the task forcehave not yet been staffed and are not ready forrelease, he did divulge one of the recommendations:that all programs dealing with resilience come undera single command authority, the G-1 or Office of theDeputy Chief of Staff for Personnel.
“They felt the disparity of command authorityover all of these various programs tended to diffusethings rather than make them more accessible,”McHugh said of the Behavioral Health Task Forcerecommendations. He explained that the abundanceof programs, and redundancy of services, couldsometimes be confusing, making it difficult forcommanders or Soldiers to know where to turn.
In order to eliminate that confusion, McHughsigned a memorandum Monday directing that“multiple efforts and programs” be integrated andsynchronized under the Army Ready and ResilientCampaign plan. R2C programs will include those
aimed at eliminating sexual assault and sexualharassment, bullying and hazing, substance abuse,domestic violence and any stigmas or barriersassociated with seeking help, according to the memo.
McHugh charged Under Secretary of the ArmyJoseph Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of theArmy Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III to finalize plans for the campaign and present them to him by Feb. 15.The campaign “must be a top priority for all Armyleaders,” the secretary said.
The R2C will make improvements to theIntegrated Disability Evaluation System and shortencase-processing times, according to the memorandum.And it will improve methods to help leaders understandhigh-risk behaviors that could lead to suicide.
The campaign will make resilience training a keypart of all professional military education, accordingto the establishing memo. And it will promote healthylifestyles that are based on the triad of physicalfitness, nutrition and sleep.
Finally, the campaign will strive to eliminatestigma that might keep Soldiers from seeking treatmentfor post-traumatic stress or brain injuries.
“We’re trying to teach Soldiers it’s OK to reachout for help,” McHugh said. “You don’t just do that ina class or two to a young Soldier. It really has to be acareer-long progression.”
The R2C will seek to institutionalize educationto promote resilience and build it into professionalmilitary instruction at various levels of a Soldier’scareer, McHugh said.
“We’re trying to instill into virtually every levelof training, it’s your responsibility to take care of yourbuddy,” he said.
McHugh lamented the record 325 suicidescommitted by Soldiers last year. “All of us in theArmy are deeply concerned about this,” he said.
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Dempsey noted sequester is onlypart of the vise closing around theDepartment of Defense. Under the con-tinuing resolution that sets governmentspending at previous levels when anappropriations bill isn’t passed,Pentagon spending for the fiscal yearalready is out of balance, he said.
“The combined effects of sequesterand the continuing resolution creates amagnitude of cut in the last half of theyear,” Dempsey said. “We have toabsorb $52 billion when you count the effects of both sequestration and thecontinuing resolution in the last halfof the year.”
Panetta and Dempsey both havestated repeatedly that defense spendingpriorities always will be supporting troops
in combat and training those next todeploy. The chairman detailed whatcivilian employees can expect if sequesterhappens and they are furloughed.
“They will lose two days per payperiod, 20 percent less pay for the rest ofthe year,” he said.
Dempsey noted that despite publicperception, less than a quarter ofdefense civilian employees work in theWashington area.
“There’s this notion that (civilianfurloughs are) probably OK, becausethey are just a bunch of white-collarbureaucrats,” he said.
But 86 percent of DOD’s civilianemployees “live outside of Washington,D.C., are in our schools, in our clinics, inour motor pools, in our depots, in ourfactories,” Dempsey said. “This will affectthe entire country, and it will undermineour readiness for the next several years.”
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Sequester
women and if the services want to exclude women they must get aspecial approved exception thatexplains why they should be excluded.
The Army has not completedthe analysis it needs in order to openany more MOSs or units to women,but the Army already has an effortunder way to meet the secretary’ssuspense date.
“The Army is pursuing a verycareful and deliberate approach,”she said. “As we move forward we will open units and/or MOSs aswe complete the appropriateassessments, and we will submitthose requests to Congress to openthose positions.”
When the Army does eventually
open units and MOSs to women, theservice will focus not only onrecruiting from the outside — butwill also look for volunteers frominside the Army in order to fillimportant leadership roles in thoseunits and MOSs, Sheimo said, forboth enlisted Soldiers and officers.
“Leadership is a key element ofsuccess in this effort,” Sheimosaid. “It’s very important to have aleadership cadre in place. Initially itwill have to come from other MOSsand specialties.”
But for now, Sheimo said, com-manders in the field should know thatno new positions are open to women.
“The Army will not open anyposition before congressionalnotification has been done and thenotification period is complete,”Sheimo said.
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Women
Secretary of the Army John McHugh signs a directiveat Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Monday, directingthe development of a “Ready and Resilient Campaign”to integrate and synchronize the multiple efforts and programs designed to improve the readiness andresilience of Soldiers, Army civilians and their Families.
McHugh signs ‘Ready andResilient Campaign’ directive
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1st Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
With the ceremonial casing of thebrigade colors, Soldiers of 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division,bid farewell to Fort Carson during aceremony at Founders’ Field, Tuesday.
Col. Joel Tyler, commander, 1stBCT, and Command Sgt. Maj. EdisonRebuck cased the brigade’s colors repre-senting the pending departure of morethan 2,000 “Raider” Brigade Soldiers.
The command team will unfurl thecolors after arriving at their destinationin U.S. Army Central Command area ofresponsibility.
Tyler outlined the brigade’s changein focus from counterinsurgency todecisive action operations, highlightingits successes while training at FortCarson and the National TrainingCenter at Fort Irwin, Calif.
“We have trained very hard forthis mission,” Tyler said. “We spentabout six months of the last 10 in the
field. The demands we place on ourSoldiers and their Families havechanged with our mission and requirethat we stay ready for any challengewe might face.”
Tyler said he looks forward towatching his Soldiers take on thechallenges of conducting operations inthe Middle East.
“Our mission takes us to the ArmyCentral Command area of responsibilitywith the essential task of partneringwith other nations’ militaries aroundthe region,” he said. “This mission iscritical in shaping America’s prioritiesand preventing conflict throughdeterrence while keeping ready forany contingency.”
Four of the brigade’s six battalionsalso deploying under the Raider banner, cased their unit guidons duringthe ceremony.
“The Raiders have had a long roadof training to get where we are now,”Rebuck said. “We are willing and ableto accomplish the missions thatARCENT has planned for us, and weare excited to see what they throw at us
in the coming months.”The deployment will give the
Soldiers of the Raider Brigade anopportunity to continue honing theirpersonal warrior skills as well as their squad, platoon and companylevel tactics as they work closely with
U.S. allies in the region, said Rebuck.“This is an incredible opportunity
for our Soldiers to gain invaluableexperience in the field, but, first andforemost, the safety of the Soldierswe are bringing forward is paramountto anything that we do,” he said.
Col. Joel Tyler, commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, andCommand Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck, senior enlisted leader, 1st BCT, case the brigade’scolors representing the pending departure of “Raider” Brigade Soldiers, Tuesday.
‘Raiders’case colors
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holds its 22nd annual Memorial Ceremony andReunion Dinner Feb. 23 at the Fort Myer, Va., officers’ club featuring guest speaker Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. Memorial service isat 6 p.m., “Jayhawk” time at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person; checks payable toVII Corps DSVA (Attn: Dinner), 2425 Wilson Blvd.,Arlington, VA 22201. Reservation deadline is Feb.20. Call Hoa McNabb at 703-562-4163 for details.
Finance travel processing — All inbound andoutbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do itYourself ” Moves, servicemember and Familymember travel, travel advance pay and travel payinquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.
Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcementtraining units provide a “home” for Individual ReadyReserve Soldiers who want to maintain Reserveaffiliation. Soldiers considering leaving troopprogram unit assignment can consider the 6399thRTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefits includeearning retirement points and “good” years; optionalmonthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued militarytraining; paid annual training opportunities; earningretirement points via correspondence courses; andeasy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 [email protected] for more information.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to preventrecyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetary rewardsfor turning recyclable materials in to the Fort CarsonRecycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned forthe pounds of recyclable goods turned in and everyparticipating battalion receives money quarterly. Call526-5898 for more information about the program.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is locatedin building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours ofoperation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Theoffice assists Soldiers with room assignments andterminations. For more information call 526-9707.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Center from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to allactive members and those interested in becomingfuture SAMC members. The club was originally aU.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom-missioned officers but is now an Armywide programfor those who meet the criteria and have proventhemselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1stClass Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — FortCarson Support Services service order desk can bereached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen-cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call EricBailey at 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash containers, trashis overflowing or emergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints.
• Elevator maintenance — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected].
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or [email protected].
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary
Grant at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262or email [email protected] for questionson snow removal, grounds maintenance andcontractor response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at524-0786 or email [email protected] torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines.
• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 525-2924 oremail [email protected] to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiersshould call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone numberfor after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.
Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays
in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with aminimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.
Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. atVeterans’ Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details.
Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.The Retirement Services Office recommendsspouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call526-2840 for more information.
ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier ReadinessBuilding, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 daysof their expiration term of service, but must attendthe briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETSor start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
Disposition Services — Defense Logistics AgencyDisposition Services Colorado Springs, located inbuilding 381, conducts orientations Fridays from12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLAprocesses to include turning in excess property,reutilizing government property, web-based toolsavailable, special handling of property and environ-mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contactArnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; orRufus Guillory at [email protected].
Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom Performing ArtsCenter; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Departmentof the Army Form 5118, signed by their unitpersonnel section, and a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are heldthe first and third Tuesday of each month at noonat the education center, building 1117, room 120.
Call University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsArmy ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility
• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.
• Initial and partial issues — Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call526-3321.
• Unit issues and turn ins — requireapproval, call 526-5512/6477.
Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
• Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army Personnel Testing —Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Medical Activity Correspondence Department officehours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor -mation) Office in the Patient Administration Divisionhours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floorof building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replacement Value claimants must submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or AfterDelivery Form 1851 for additionally discovereditems to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimantsmust log into Defense Personal Property System athttp://www.move.mil and submit the claim withinnine months directly to the carrier to receive fullreplacement value for missing or destroyed items.All other claims should be submitted to the ClaimsOffice within two years of the date of delivery ordate of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Officeat 526-1355 for more information.
Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRPprocess. The SRP Legal Office will only providepowers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process canreceive legal assistance and powers of attorney atthe main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center.Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays andFridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — is be open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.Afternoon customer support is by appointmentonly, call 526-2900. The Work ManagementBranch is located in building 1219.
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
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Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
BOSS meetings are held the firstand third Thursday of each monthfrom 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of TheHub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS”to 40404 to receive updates and event information.
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Office, 4th Infantry Division
Beef tenderloin marinated and stuffed withsweet carrots, cheesecake made from scratch andgourmet bread pudding were just a few of thedishes prepared by Soldiers competing in the 4thInfantry Division best chef cook-off, Jan. 24.
Dressed in their “cook white” and camou-flage uniforms, two-person teams from the 1st,2nd, 3rd, and 4th brigade combat teams, 4thInf. Div.; 10th Special Forces Group(Airborne) and 214th Fires Brigade, Fort Sill,Okla., battled for bragging rights.
Spc. Michael Hatton, Group ServiceSupport Company, 10th SFG(A), and Sgt. CecilLee Parker, Headquarters Support Company, 3rdBattalion, 10th SFG(A), captured top honors.
Each team worked to create a gourmetthree-course-meal which consisted of anappetizer, main course and a dessert, from amystery basket of food items. Dishes were judgedby a four-man panel that made evaluations in categories such as taste, food-handlingprocedures, cooking techniques and consistencyin recipes.
“I think it’s a great opportunity for Soldiersto get outside of the dining facilities andpractice the skills that they would use in the(food) industry,” said Gregory Joell, Fort
Carson installation food program manager. Joell compared the competition as the
Army’s version of “Iron Chef.”“It gives them a chance to crossover
freelance in preparing and plating dishes,which aren’t normally done in dining facilitiesbecause of regulations,” said Joell “It givesthem the opportunity to think outside the boxand be creative.”
Contestants were judged based on theAmerican Culinary Federation criteria, accordingto competition judge Thomas Schaefer, AmericanCulinary Federation Pikes Peak director ofoperations and Pikes Peak Community Collegechef instructor.
The judges said they enjoyed watchingSoldiers display their skills.
“These competitors are the cream of thecrop,” Schaefer said.
The Soldiers also said they enjoyed the event.“We had a great time,” Hatton said.Parker contributed his team’s success to
superb teamwork.“What helped us out was the fact that we
work well together,” he said.
Pfc. Bettie Mays, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 64th Brigade Support Battalion,
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, marinates sliced beef tenderloin as she prepares herteam’s main portion of a three-course meal, Jan. 24.
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Carson honorsfallen hero
Staff Sgt. Mark H. SchoonhovenJune 13, 1974 – Jan. 20, 2013
Staff Sgt. Mark H. Schoonhoven was born inPlainwell, Mich., June 13, 1974. He joined the Armyin January 2006, and attended Basic Training andAdvanced Individual Training at Fort LeonardWood, Mo., as a motor transport operator.
His first assignment was with 82nd AirborneDivision at Fort Bragg, N.C., where he servedas a vehicle driver. In 2007, he deployed toAfghanistan for 14 months. His unit deployed toAfghanistan again in 2009, when he volunteeredto deploy with B Company, Division SpecialTroops Battalion, 82nd Airborne, where he performed duties as the operations sergeant and
vehicle section team leader. Schoonhoven wasassigned to the 32nd Transportation Company,68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,43rd Sustainment Brigade, Feb. 10, 2011, as aheavy vehicle driver. He deployed to Afghanistanfor the third time in November
While on a convoy Dec. 14, Schoonhoven’svehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device.He was airlifted to Germany, then eventually toBrooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston,Texas, where he died Jan. 20.
His awards and decorations include theBronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, ArmyCommendation Medal, National Defense ServiceMedal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, GlobalWar on Terrorism Service Medal, Army ServiceRibbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATOMedal, Noncommissioned Officer ProfessionalDevelopment Ribbon and Combat Action andParachutist badges.
Schoonhoven is survived by his wife, TammiSchoonhoven, and his children, Ava, Anjelika,Sheeshta, Sylvia and Forrest.
Staff Sgt. Mark Schoonhoven’s memorial display sits outside the 43rd Special Troops
Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, during theunit’s memorial run held in his honor, Jan. 30.
A memorial service was held at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel that afternoon.
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Camouflaged by the natural woodland, theturret of an M3A3 Bradley Fighting Vehiclerotates to scan its sector near Fort Carson’s CampRed Devil, Jan. 25.
Inside the vehicle, cavalry scouts of Troop A,1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,wait to engage simulated enemy forces.
“Bison” Soldiers are getting back to the basicsof decisive action training after conductingcounter insurgency operations in Iraq andAfghanistan.
“These guys have spent the last 10 years or sofighting the war on terror,” said Staff Sgt. JustinBottomley, cavalry scout, Troop A. “What oursquadron, brigade and elements above us havestarted to say is that we need to get back into thedoctrinal fight of high-intensity conflict.”
During the training, the sections worked in small knit groups and focused on workingas a team.
“We get to do our first-, second- and third-level tasks and learn our jobs,” said Bottomley.“Normally we don’t get a chance to work purelyat the section level, and the last couple of days ithas just been me and my wingman and that buildsup teamwork.”
The Soldiers practiced some of the tasks bycamouflaging and positioning their vehicle in adefensive posture, to prevent the enemy frommoving north.
“The problem with using a Bradley as arecon vehicle is that it is very tall, very loud andgives off a lot of signatures,” said Bottomley. “Onething we do is use the terrain to our advantage.We get our weapon system above the high groundto be able to engage the target and hopefully seethe enemy before they see us.”
During the training, new Soldiers assigned tothe squadron learned their vehicles’ capabilities.
“It’s a big learning experience,” said Pfc.Robert Baker, cavalry scout, Troop A. “For themost part, I don’t know much about the system,so I have my team leaders and section sergeant tohelp me out and guide me in the right direction.”
“As a driver, I am learning the ins and outs ofwhat the vehicle can do,” said Baker. “Knowingthe vehicle and the maintenance required is a bigpart of the training.”
New Soldiers are not the only ones wholearned new things during the training.
“Everyone is learning troop leading proce-dures,” said 1st Lt. Samuel Thode, executive officer, Troop B. “Platoon leaders are goingthrough and working with their noncommissionedofficers to figure out how to put together a mission,execute a mission, finish it and see ‘here’s whatwe did, what we thought was going to work, whyit didn’t work, and here is how we can fix it.’”
The scouts are conducting the training inpreparation that will eventually lead to deployment.
“The end state of the training is the Soldiersare competent at putting together a mission,executing it, and ready to do the same down theline in Piñon Canyon (Maneuver Site), and laterat the National Training Center in Fort Irwin,(Calif.),” Thode said.
‘Bison’ Soldiers get back to basics
Staff Sgt. Justin Bottomley, cavalry scout, Troop A, 1st Squadron,10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, looks out for enemies during platoon scout training nearFort Carson’s Camp Red Devil, Jan. 26.
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A battalion physical training challenge on Fort CarsonJan. 23 was dominated by four junior officers, who completedthe six-event competition in 1 hour, 3 minutes, 35 seconds.
1st Lt. John Riggs, executive officer, and platoonleaders, 1st Lt. Andrew Woolen, 2nd Lt. Nathan Winnechand 2nd Lt. Chandler Rochelle, all from Battery B, 4th
Battalion, 42nd FieldArtillery Regiment, 1stBrigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, attributedtheir win to teamwork.
“We are all leaving fordeployment in the next month,so the name of the game for thisevent is teambuilding,” saidRiggs. “Whether we are doingPT or going out to fire rounds,we do everything in this bat -talion as a team. Most of theseevents would be almost impos -sible as an individual, and Ithink that is a good lesson forus, as well as our Soldiers.”
The PT challenge kicked offwith a run, beginning at the bat-talion’s motor pool and snakingup Commo Hill, where teamsregrouped, before heading backdown to the company operatingfacilities. Each member of thefour- or five-person teams hadto cross the finish line before theteam could begin the round-robin stage of the challenge.
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“The run is where we really excelled,” said Riggs.“All four of us are pretty strong runners, so we were ableto stick together. I think that set us apart, because someof the other teams had to wait until slower memberscaught up at the top of the hill or at the finish line.”
Following the run, the leaders tested their strength andendurance during a five-event, round-robin style gantlet.Competitors executed eight-count pushups, pullups, littercarries, tire flips and aHumvee drag, completingeach event as a team; dividingrepetitions and laborbetween team members toconserve strength.
“The Humvee pull wasthe toughest event for us,”Rochelle said. “We had topull the thing 100 yardsthen pull it back to thestarting location. The wayback was brutal.”
The competition served agreater purpose than simplebragging rights for the winnersor building cohesion withinthe battalion’s leadership,said Rochelle.
“As leaders we can’t slackoff,” he said. “We can’t askour Soldiers to do anythingwe ourselves wouldn’t do. I believe by participating in this challenge we areleading by example, showingour Soldiers that being intop physical shape is animportant part of being aprofessional.”
As teams began to flood back toward the startingpoint, challenges complete, friendly handshakes weregiven, but no one received a trophy or a blue ribbon.
“This is about esprit de corps,” said Capt.Edward Olson, Headquarters and HeadquartersBattery, 4th Bn., 42nd FA Reg. “It’s about settingan example for the Soldiers of this battalion andbringing pride to the Straight Arrow (Battalion).”
1st Lt. Andrew Woolen, Battery B, 42nd FieldArtillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, performs chin-ups Jan. 23 duringa battalion physical fitness challenge.
Sgt. Jonathan Overtance and Staff Sgt. JosephDonovan, Battery B, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment,1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,pull a Humvee during the battalion’s physical fitness challenge, Jan. 23.
From left, Sgt. 1st Class Harris Jones, Capt. TimSeacrest and Sgt. John Pierre participate in thetire flip event during the 4th Battalion, 42nd FieldArtillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, physical fitness challenge,Jan. 23. The Soldiers are all with Battery G.
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Barracks furniture
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NOTICES OF GUARDIANSHIP AND ADOPTIONSNOTICES TO CREDITORS
NAME CHANGES For more info call 634-1048
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First Sergeant Barracks Program2020 unit representatives began to barcode barracks furniture Jan. 23 aspart of a new InstallationManagement Command initiative.
The IMCOM requirement is to help with property accountabilityand to track the life cycle of the furniture, said Master Sgt.Byron Powell, the FSBP 2020
noncommissioned officer in charge.The 1st Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, is the firstbarracks footprint to undergo barcoding. All room furniture is inven -toried including mattresses andcommon area furnishings. The FSBPunit representatives are tasked toinventory 33 percent of the buildingseach month with completion by June.
The FSBP representatives aredeveloping an inventory schedule for
barracks. The times designated foraccessing individual barracks will be coordinated with the respectivecommanders.
Soldiers living in the barrackswill receive notice from their FSBPrepresentative one week prior to thementer their living area.
For more information about thebarracks bar coding, contact Powell at524-3727 or 719-491-0606.
IMCOM mandates
bar coding
Dog teams recertify, earnexcellence rating
By Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff
Sgt. Jon Silvey urged his teammateforward Jan. 31 at the recreational lotnear Gate 20.
“Right,” he called, gesturing withhis hand and walking to the right up thedirt road between the motor homesand recreational vehicles.
“Left,” he said, moving towardthe left.
With each command, his teammate,Turbo, obeyed, zigzagging his way upthe road.
As the black Labrador retrieversniffed the ground, he halted, identifyinga disturbance in the dirt.
After confirming the find withcertifying officials, Silvey rewardedTurbo with a toy ball. The two tussledfor a moment, then Silvey sent Turboforward again.
For nearly an hour the two performedthe tedious route-clearing mission, oneof the final tasks during the four-daymilitary working dog team certification.
“Certification is pretty difficult,”said Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Macagg,certifying official and Military WorkingDog Plans noncommissioned officer,U.S. Forces Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.“Downrange, you come across stuff thathas been buried for days, weeks, even
years sometimes. We’re theones that identify the area.”
“(The certification) isgood,” said Silvey after he andTurbo completed the exercise.“I didn’t know what to expect.”
Although this was theirfirst time going through thecertification process, Silveyand Turbo developed a strongbond during their one-yeardeployment to Afghanistanwith the 69th Military WorkingDog Detachment, 759thMilitary Police Battalion.
Each year, military bomband drug-sniffing dog teams areinspected and must completea range of tasks includingtraining missions with explosivesand narcotics, vehicle searches,“bite work” and odor detection,Macagg said. Teams are also evaluatedon facility maintenance and properfiling of administration paperwork.
“There’s a five-page checklist,”Macagg said. “This is the first timeFort Carson has had two ‘excellence’ratings in a row.”
Staff Sgt. Garry Mattingly, kennelmaster, 69th MWD, participated in theyearly certification process since hebegan working with military dogs in2005. Now, as kennel master, he has to
observe and trust his Soldiers.“(Certification) is the most nerve-
wracking thing,” he said. “Your certifica-tion is dependent on so many people.”
Mattingly said to pass, bomb-sniffing dog teams had to score above95 percent. On average, only half ofrecertifying teams pass.
“They’re doing well,” he said. “Theyknow what they’re doing. They’recombat-experienced dogs and handlers.They know what they have to do.”
Six teams from various posts,
including three from Fort Carson,completed the certification process inJanuary. Two teams passed, includingSilvey and Turbo.
Teams that did not pass the certifica-tion will continue training, with help fromMacagg and other certifying officials.
“If we see a training deficiency, wekeep training,” said Macagg, who has13 years of experience working withmilitary dogs. “It would be a very largeinjustice just to check the box and notprovide insight.”
Sgt. Jon Silvey, left, 69th Military Working Dog Detachment, 759th Military Police Battalion,directs Turbo, a military working dog, as evaluators critique the team’s performance Jan. 31.Silvey and Turbo were one of six military working dog teams to participate in the certificationprocess, a yearly requirement for teams. Two teams passed, including Silvey and Turbo.
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Legacy of service
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
Every family has a legacy they can call their own,through bloodline or traditions, and one Fort CarsonFamily just took another step to continue its militaryheritage that dates back to World War II.
Quinten Ziegler took his Oath of Enlistment Jan.25, continuing his Family’s legacy and following inthe footsteps of his father, Staff Sgt. Serge Ziegler.
The Ziegler Family had their first experiences withthe U.S. military during World War II in Germany.
“My dad grew up in Germany during World WarII ... he and his brother were recruited, not by choice,into the Hitler Youth,” said Serge Ziegler, wheeledvehicle mechanic, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.“(Eventually,) he and his brother escaped and wereable to get out of the program. They were chasedfor a while, so they hid out in different towns andvillages. They started basically taking food from theU.S. military, and then a lot of the Soldiers found outwhat was going on and actually started helping themout by feeding them.
“My grandfather was actually a German prisonguard at the beginning of the war,” Serge Ziegler said.
He said his father and two brothers later immi-grated to Canada to escape the war; then throughwork processes, came to the U.S.
“We all moved to theStates not knowing how tospeak English, so we (all)…. had to learn everythingfrom scratch,” SergeZiegler said. “When wecame to the States, that’swhen my brothers and I gotinterested in the military.”
Serge Ziegler joinedthe Army in 1984 as a cavalry scout. Following hisfather’s example, QuintenZiegler enlisted in theArmy in the same militaryoccupational specialty.
Brig. Gen. DarsieRogers, deputy command-ing general for support, 4thInf. Div. and Fort Carson,gave the oath of enlistment
to Quinten Ziegler along with morethan 100 other new recruits, and promoted outstanding Soldiers to theranks of private and specialist.
“To hear that the general was goingto be there to swear them all in, and thento hear that (Quinten) was going to getpromoted to private by the general wasjust outstanding, and it shows just howmuch the military does care about ourfuture Soldiers,” said Serge Ziegler.
Quinten Ziegler said being promoted at the ceremony was acomplete surprise.
“It felt good getting promoted;it’s one of those things you don’texpect, but when it happens, it feelsgreat,” said Quinten Ziegler. “Gettingpromoted is mostly about accomplishingsomething not only for myself, but forthe people around me. I can step upand be a leader.”
He said learning the meanings ofthe seven Army values growing up wassomething that just clicked.
“My uncle joined the Army, mymom wanted to, but didn’t. My dad’sin right now ... and both of his brothersserved,” said Quinten Ziegler. “It’s kindof been one of those things; it’s all Ireally know.”
Quinten received support andencouragement from his parentswhen he told them he was enlisting inthe Army.
“My parents have always supported me in anythingI do, even if they didn’t agree with it, they supportedme; so they weren’t surprised when I told them Iwanted to join the Army,” said Quinten Ziegler.
He said they responded with “I’m proud of you.You’re doing a good thing.”
“My mom always told me I was saying ‘hooah’when I (was born),” Quinten Ziegler said.
Serge Ziegler expressed his pride and what heexpects of his son.
“I actually see him outranking me before toolong. Within five years, I’m hoping to see sergeantfirst class, then we’ll see who outranks who when Iretire,” said Serge Ziegler.
Unity in service has brought father and sontogether, forming a bond forged through quality time
and experience with the military.“It’s brought us closer together … I’m all for it,
whatever I can do,” Serge Ziegler said. “I’m trying toteach him now about how to get promoted and whatto use and what schools to look for once he gets in.So, I’m pushing him a little bit.
“I’m going to do whatever I can to help him,” hesaid. “At this point, I look at him as a son and aSoldier, and as I treat my Soldiers today, I try to pushthem along and get them to where I’m at, and I’mdoing the same thing with him. Hopefully, he canprogress and be at my level.”
Quinten Ziegler recites the Oath of Enlistment during aninduction ceremony, at the Colorado Springs CrownePlaza, Jan. 25.
Enlistment continues family tradition
“My momalways toldme I was saying‘hooah’when I (was born).”
— Quentin Ziegler
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Above: Pfc. Samson Allotey, combat engineer, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, uses a grapple to conduct manual breaching techniques near Fort Carson’s Camp Red Devil, Jan. 30. The grapple is used to remove obstaclessuch as concertina wire and debris. Manual breaching is one of many ways engineers are trainedto remove obstacles so units can move freely throughout the battlefield. Right: Sgt. Todd White,horizontal construction engineer, Company C, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, takes notes during an operations order brief near Fort Carson’s CampRed Devil, Jan. 30. White and his squad conducted obstacle reconnaissance training, whichrequires Soldiers to survey possible obstacles that could impede the unit’s movement.“Comanche” Company Soldiers conducted training in multiple areas to include obstacle reconnaissance, urban breaching techniques and route reconnaissance.
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15Feb. 8, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
Destination Fort Carson
Event provides plethora of informationStory and photos by Catherine Ross
Special to the Mountaineer
Balancing free cups of coffee in one hand and tote bags filled with information in the other, Soldiers and Family members turned out in droves for Destination Fort Carson at the Special Events Center Jan. 30.
“They have a lot of information here,” said Sgt. Christ Angelos, 62nd Sapper Company, 4th Engineer Battalion. “They have answers to everything.”
Featuring 45 agencies from the Pikes Peakregion in addition to Fort Carson services and facilities, nearly 4,000 members of the community learned about everything fromdeployment child care benefits to using the G.I. Bill at local educational institutions.
“We didn’t know what would be here,” said Spc. April Clark, 4th Brigade SupportBattalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division.
“I’m glad we stayed,” said fellow 4th BSB Soldier Sgt. Angelina Castro, who was exploring the event with Clark. Both are preparing to deploy.
“I have a daughter, so it’s hard,” Castroadmitted, but was excited to discover how to create a keepsake for her daughter to have during her deployment.
“I found this awesome place where theyrecord books,” Castro said. “I was able to set up an appointment.”
The anticipation of what was availableinside the SEC had community members liningup more than an hour before the doors opened.
“We had a crowd at 8 o’clock but weweren’t scheduled to open until nine,” said Ann Edinger, chief of Events andEntertainment, Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation .
“We’ve had a larger turnout (this time) due to unit deployment support,” she said comparing the turnout to the AugustDestination Fort Carson event.
DFMWR staff coordinated the event inpartnership with Army Community Service.
Destination Fort Carson serves as a
“one stop shop” for the community, Edinger said.The event featured Family readiness support assistants providing Family members an opportunityto sign up for their Family readiness groups; Child,Youth and School Services scheduling appointmentsfor central registration; information from local businesses; and more.
“There is so much good, free information aboutservices available to Families as Soldiers prepare to leave,” she said.
Intermingling fun with information, eachattendee received a Destination Fort Carson “passport” as they entered the event. Listing phonenumbers and social media sites for Fort Carson services, the passport also provided space for
individuals to provide feedback on the event andcollect up to 10 stamps from different agencies.Completed stamped portions of the passport could be submitted as an entry into a drawing for an iPad and other prizes.
“Hopefully this is of value when they leave here,” said Edinger of the reference portion of the passport.
The ACS area also combined fun and learningwith displays featuring services offered surroundinga seating area overflowing with Soldiers and Familymembers concentrating on bingo cards.
“We’ve been holding bingo every five minutes,”said Jean McClintock, ACS Client Operations andRelocation Readiness Program manager. While
drawing a crowd with the game and prizes,McClintock said the ACS corner was able tofield a large number of inquiries.
“Deployment and employment informationhave been the top two things everyone’s beenasking about,” she said.
At another ACS booth, Joey Bautista, mayoral manager, focused on getting theword out to spouses about the Fort Carsonmayoral program.
“If their Soldier is deployed and theyneed some help, they need to know their mayors,” said Bautista, who had been briefinggroups of spouses almost continuously since the event began. “They need to knowwho they are so they can go to them for quality of life issues.”
Since all Fort Carson neighborhood mayors and deputy mayors are volunteers,spouses were also encouraged to seek volunteer opportunities, said Bautista, who is also the ACS volunteer coordinator.
Army spouse Felicia Johnson said she benefited from the wide range of information available.
“I usually come to these events to learnabout things I don’t already know about, and figure out what I can participate in,” she said. “It’s an easy way to find informationin one place.”
Johnson found time to enjoy some freebiesas well.
“It’s fun because there’s chocolate,” she said.
Fort Carson Soldiers and Family members gather informationon services available both on and off post during DestinationFort Carson, Jan. 30 at the Special Events Center.
Mary Elizabeth Fabian, Religious Support Office, shares informationabout programs offered at Fort Carson with a Soldier during theJan. 30 Destination Fort Carson at the Special Events Center.
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Claims to the Estate
Staff Sgt. David Dunlap — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Ryun S. Haugaard at 524-0457.
Spc. Michael K. Pritchard — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone havingclaims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 1st Lt. Evan R. Crabb at 524-0371.
Spc. Patrick S. Keuper — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Austin Cattle at 524-0371.
Upcoming events
Cut firewood — The Directorate of Public Works is holding a “Cut your own firewood” event atTurkey Creek Ranch Feb. 15-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested individuals must bring theirown chainsaw and safety equipment. Access tothe area is good, however a four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. The cost is $10 per halfcord or $15 for a cord. Payment for the wood isby money order or personal check made out tothe U.S. Treasury. There are a limited number of permits for the two-day program. Interestedpatrons must reserve a permit in advance by calling 526-1692 and leaving a message with aphone number or by emailing [email protected]. Individuals will be contacted and givena permit number. All participants must be presentat the parking lot north of the fire station atTurkey Creek Ranch at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 15 or 16for a safety briefing prior to cutting wood.
General announcements
Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance withthe requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is toadvise bargaining unit employees that: you areentitled to union representation in meetings heldin connection with an investigation if: 1. Themeeting is conducted by one or more agency representatives. 2. The agency representatives areconducting an examination in connection with aninvestigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4.You reasonably believe that the examination mayresult in disciplinary action. 5. You request unionrepresentation. All five conditions must be met.
Medical assisting training course — The AmericanRed Cross on Fort Carson is offering an introductory course for medical assisting training.Applications may be picked up at the Red Cross office located at Evans Army CommunityHospital near the main pharmacy. The office isopen Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Applications are due Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Applicantsmust be at least 18 years of age, have a military identification card, hold a high school diploma orGED and be a U.S. citizen. Ten applicants will beselected for the program and the course will runfrom April 22-June 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Call 526-7144 for more information.
Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available atpost clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers andFamily members older than 6 months may receive a vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information.
New immunization hours — The Allergy/AdultImmunizations Clinic at Evans Army CommunityHospital has new walk-in immunization hours:7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays and Friday mornings from7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only.Allergy shot scheduling remains the same. Theclinic will not provide vaccinations on trainingholidays, federal holidays and during clinicadministration time on Friday afternoons. Call503-7379 for more information.
Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — The Directorate of Emergency Services operatesGate 19 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along Essayons Road, which is an
unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to access several ranges and training areas, so the road remains open during all conditions. In order to notify the motorists of the actual roadconditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions”status signs are now located along Butts andEssayons roads showing whether road conditionsare green, amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and the other is on Essayons Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic.
Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicineclinics are in the process of changing names. IronHorse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital)is changing its name to Warrior Family MedicineClinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located onthe second floor of the Woods Soldier Family CareClinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse FamilyMedicine Clinic. These are only name changes.Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primarycare manager/team in their regular clinic location.
Automated medical referral — A new automatedreminder system is now in place for medical referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a civilian specialist in the network will receive a phone call from the Colorado Springs MilitaryHealth System. The call will remind patients tomake an appointment. If a patient has already madean appointment, an option will allow him to reportthat information. There is also an option to cancelthe referral. Unless acted upon, these reminderswill recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 for more information on the automated call system.
Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort CarsonThrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards.The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact GailOlson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] more information or to learn about volunteeropportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at therecycling center located near the main exchange.
IMCOM recruits — Installation ManagementCommand is currently recruiting junior and mid-level employees to participate in aDevelopmental Assignment Program. DAP isdesigned to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3.Eligible applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positionscomparable to GS7 through GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic plan specializing indevelopmental assignments through various functional areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides multifunctional trainingand assignments to strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broaderresponsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well-rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by contacting your organization’s training coordinatoror the Workforce Development Program.
EFMP — The Exceptional Family MemberProgram at Evans Army Community Hospital has new hours of operation Monday-Thursdayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overseas screeningswill be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The EFMP office is located in the Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center, PediatricClinic lobby, Room 2103. Contact the EFMPDepartment at 526-7805 for more information,
TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients will no longer be able to access online accountswith MHS/iAS username and password. Usersmust either use a registered Department ofDefense Common Access Card or register for aDOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may alsoreceive personal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at Evans Army Community Hospital or Veterans Affairs Regional Office.
Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In theevent of a life- or limb-threatening emergency,
skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid.Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.
Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptionsfrom a TRICARE network provider will be filledat the Soldier and Family Care Center locatedadjacent to and east of Evans Army CommunityHospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to usethe SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacyis open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on the first floor near the east entrance of the facility; park in the “G” lot, east of the building. Call 503-7067 or 503-7068 for more information.
2-1-1 data expands to two counties — The PikesPeak Area Council of Governments has partneredwith Pikes Peak United Way to include 2-1-1 data for El Paso and Teller counties in the Networkof Care for servicemembers, veterans and theirFamilies. The service directory component of theNetwork of Care now includes more than 1,500local resources to assist the military community,service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.org for more information.
Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matched basedon their origination and destination points, as well as days and times of travel. Users specifywhether they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are interested in sharing driving duties.When a “match” is found, users are notifiedimmediately of rider options, allowing them tocontact and coordinate ridesharing within minutes.Access the ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.
Vanpools — Vanpools serve commuters who travel on Interstate 25, Powers Boulevard, Security-Widefield and Fountain. Vanpool costsfor Soldiers and civilians may be reduced (or free)when using the Army Mass Transit Benefit subsidy.The program provides the van, maintenance andrepairs, insurance, fuel and has an Emergency Ride Home feature. Go to http://tinyurl.com/FtCarsonVanPool for further details, and to reservea spot. Contact Anneliesa Barta, Sustainable FortCarson at 526-6497 or email [email protected] for more information.
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Group promotes healthy thinkingBy Stacy Neumann
Medical Department Activity Public Affairs
The instructor elaborates on cognitive models and the Yerkes-Dodson law, then the students recitethe three types of responses to a situation: physical, emotional andbehavioral. It’s the kind of lecture a person might expect to find in anycollege psychology class across thecountry. But this class takes place in a Fort Carson conference room.
The Medical Department ActivityDepartment of Behavioral Healthdebuted its “Behavioral Health 101”class in November. Each of theembedded behavioral health teamsaround the post conducts the coursefor Soldiers within their brigades who have sought behavioral healthhelp. At EBHT 3, the four-weekcourse starts the first Wednesday ofeach month and introduces troops to the scope of behavioral health services offered on post. Most of the course, though, focuses on basicbehavioral health concepts.
“It’s really important for people tounderstand what’s available, but also to get a firsthand view of methodology.Our Soldiers should know how to usethe cognitive-behavioral concepts presented in this group,” said BobStewart, a psychologist with EBHT 3.“I want them to go out and take this with them into every facet of theirlives. They’re essentially adding totheir psychological armor.”
He likes to call his class “healthythinking.” On one Wednesday morning,he scrawled “Session II: When ourthoughts work against us” onto the whiteboard. Thirteen Soldiers pulledout blue folders with worksheets,
started laughing and trading storiesabout an “activating event” that hadoccurred in the last week. The groupdissected anecdotes about gettingpulled over by police, trouble at thepost office, divorce delays and more.
“I’m big on techniques. Resourcesare helpful. I need concepts and strategies,” said one female Soldier.“This is teaching me how to approachmy anger.”
Animated and energetic, Stewartwent on to talk about how beliefs and perceptions can shape a person’sreactions to stressful events. Through personal stories, some theoreticalmodels and self-monitoring, Stewartwants to help Soldiers respond to adverse situations more effectively.
“They’re responsible for theirbehavioral health, and they are
responsible for their behavior orresponses to various situations,”Stewart said. “After this class, somehave said to me, ‘I have control overmy anxiety. I always thought I was just an anxious person.’”
A male Soldier said just one weekof the course has already helped him.
“It changed my week. I look ateverything differently. I can examinesituations before I get irate,” he said.“Instead of worrying about something,I smiled and laughed. Everything got easier.”
He smiled and said, “I already told one Soldier that his anger wascounterproductive.”
Stewart said the first two iterations of the class have been popular and he is hoping to offer twocourses a month. Soldiers who feel
they need help are screened and diagnosed by behavioral health specialists. They can then be referredto the class.
Near the end of the session,Stewart turned to the Soldiers andthrew up his hands: “How much control do we have over situations that occur in our lives?”
“Zero,” answered a chorus of voices.“That’s right,” the recently retired
colonel affirmed. “What we have control over is how we respond to the events that occur. Stuff happens.”
Photo by Spc. Kaila Muggli
Bob Stewart, a psychologist withEmbedded Behavioral Health Team 3,captures the attention of a group ofSoldiers as he teaches a healthy thinking class.
Story and photo by Susan C. Galentine
Directorate of Public Works public relations
Every day at work Rick Orphanthinks about improving the flow oftraffic on the installation to ensureSoldiers, civilians and visitors to FortCarson get where they need to go safely.
The traffic engineer for theDirectorate of Public WorksEngineering Division has been taking care of traffic at Fort Carsonfor 11 years through the challenges of rapid growth and limited roadwayimprovement funding.
Orphan is a one-man operation,responsible for the management of the traffic signal system, overseeingtraffic control projects to ensure they accommodate and ease traffic bottle-necks and conducting transpor tationstudies, which provide the basis forfuture road projects. He also serves asthe installation’s liaison with federal,state and local transportation agencies.
Transportation demands nevertake a break and every day in his
position is different than the last.“There really is no average day in
my position,” said Orphan. “I am thepost’s single point of contact for allthings related to our transportationinfrastructure, so, on any given day, I might need to support the (ProvostMarshal Office), the Physical SecurityOffice or any of the various safetyoffices in dealing with traffic-relatedissues; advise or assist the maintenancecrews responsible for traffic signals,signage and pavement stripping;review and approve traffic controlplans for projects postwide; or attend meetings, both scheduled and unscheduled.”
Recent major projects Orphanhelped orchestrate include the ColoradoDepartment of Transportation’s widening of State Highway 115between Gates 1 and 6 and the reopening of Gate 19, including the planned reconstruction andimprovement of Charter Oak RanchRoad linking the gate to Interstate 25.
“There is significant cost savingsassociated with these projects throughthe mitigation of traffic congestion,”said Orphan. “Less time stuck in traffic means more time for the Soldiersand the Fort Carson community,” said Orphan. “Reduced lost time,reduced fuel consumption and loweroperating costs benefit Fort Carson’smission and the community.”
An example of savings analyzedfrom one of these projects was foundin a study conducted on the conversionof Specker and Wetzel avenues to one-way roads in 2010. The studydetermined that the weekday peakhour savings resulting from that project was about $601,000 annually,based on avoiding delays in peoplegetting to work.
Orphan is not slowing down —more traffic projects are on the horizon. This year he plans to upgradethe installation’s traffic signals usingan advanced control system which will enable the coordination of signaloperations postwide. Another large
project is the widening of Butts Roadbetween Titus Boulevard and theCrows Foot Gate to four lanes toimprove traffic flow out to WildernessRoad and Butts Army Airfield.
Call 526-9267 for more informationabout Fort Carson’s traffic efforts.
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Engineer ‘driven’ to reduce congestionRick Orphan, Directorate of Public Works trafficengineer, uploads data from the signal controllerat the intersection of O’Connell Boulevard andMagrath Avenue to check for traffic signal issues.
“Less time stuckin traffic meansmore time forthe Soldiers andthe Fort Carsoncommunity.”
— Rick Orphan
Feb. 8, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
1st Lt. Peter Harris,“I have found theone whom my soulloves.” Song ofSolomon 3:4. ~ Allie
From the day youtexted me back, till
the very end of time,I will love you with
everything that Ihave and everythingthat you have given
me. I love you! ~ Beverly
“A real man treats hiswife the same way he
wants his daughtertreated.” Thanks,Tony, for loving
me unconditionallyand showing Ariel
unconditional love. ~ Miche’l
James Allen Sikes,you are an amazingman! I am so luckyto be your wife.Happy Valentine’sDay Love! ~ Your very proudwife, Sarah
Liliana, I love youwith all my heartand I couldn’t picture my life without you. HappyValentine’s Day mi amor! ~ Love, Andrew
When we first met,we were both on thepath to nowhere fastnow three kids laterand your career, we
were clearly destinedto be together! I love
you Spc. Orellana! ~ Angelique
Out of all themoments in my life,
the ones I’ve spentwith you have beenthe very best. I loveyou, Travis Ocker!
~ Amanda
I can’t wait to seewhat the future holds for our family!I love you with allmy heart! Foreverand three days! ~ Christy Nolf
Lt. Col. Thomas P.Moore, to the boy Imet when I was 16,we’ve been through
it all. Here’s toanother 25 years!
~ Love, Tara
Happy three-yearanniversary babe! I love our family!
Thank you for all you do for us and our country.
I love you so much! ~ Amber
I’m so happy you’reback in my arms.Happy Valentine’sDay and happy firstanniversary, Capt.Signor. ~ Andrea
Happy Valentine’sDay to my love, my
best friend and my partner in life.
You are a wonderfulhusband and a
loving father. Welove you! ~ Jamaris
Robert, HappyValentine’s Day,baby. You mean theworld to me and I love you more than words can ever express. Lovealways. ~ Melissa
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Thanks for makingme the happiest girl
in the world. I feelhappy and completewhen I am by your
side! I love youMatthew! ~ Jackie
My husband and Iare the military
Romeo and Juliet.He’s my Marine
and I’m his Soldier.I thank God
everyday for him. ~ Spc. Marci Farber
John, these sevenmonths have beenamazing being married to you. Ilove you so muchand can’t wait formany more years to come! ~ KristenI love you because
at one point I likedyou. I’m IN LOVE
with you because atone point I loved
you. ~ HappyValentine’s Day
Matt, whatever thefuture holds, justknow that every daywe spend together is the greatest day of my life. I love you and our miracle! ~ Taryn
Happy ValentinesDay! You’re the bestguy a girl could askfor and I am lookingforward to manymore adventurestogether! ~ Nicole
I love you, Sarah!Thank you for thepast seven years of happiness, fulfillment, and for being the bestwife in the world! ~ John
Caroline, you have been my best friend andmy rock for 13 years. Happy Valentine’sDay and anniversary. Love, Keith
Sgt. Balanetsky, after all these years youstill give me butterflies ... Thank you for my happily ever after! I love you babe!Happy Valentine’s Day. ~ Veronica
See Valentine messages on Page 27
To: Ivy CDC We have a great team! Thanks for all the hardwork. You are very much appreciated. Watch for valentine surprise in staff lounge! ~ Ruth
Capt. Daniels, after21 years of marriage,you are amazing,loving, and funny! I may not always say it or show it, but make no mistake, I LOVEYOU! ~ Shameka
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By Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
Domestic violence is an unfortunate truth of society, and Fort Carson is no exception.
To curb the domestic violence numbers, ArmyCommunity Service offers classes to service-members and their Families.
ACS strives to not only prevent domestic violence, but to enhance quality of life for troops in various aspects, according to victim advocates.
“When you really look at it, everything that
ACS does can fit under (domesticviolence) prevention,” said Steve Frost, victim advocacy coordinator, Family AdvocacyProgram, ACS.
Ken Robinson, a former AirForce and Army chaplain who currently serves as a Family Advocacy Program specialist for the Soldier and Family ReadinessProgram, ACS, describes two typical forms of domestic violence crimes. The first is the classicpower control where one spouse uses emotional
distress or physical violence tocontrol the other. The other formis situational domestic violence,which arises from conflictingpersonalities between spouses.
Frost said situational domestic violence is more
common in the military than the classic power control.To help educate Families and prevent violence in
the home, ACS offers programs directed to change
Programs strengthen bonds, prevent violence
See ACS on Page 25
21Feb. 8, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
Story and photos by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division
Roaring booms of powerful helicopter engines announced thearrival of the first 4th CombatAviation Brigade, 4th InfantryDivision, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at Butts Army Airfield, Jan. 20.
In addition to the three BlackHawks, the unit’s first three CH-47Chinook helicopters arrived Jan. 22.The 4th CAB currently has six ofeach aircraft and are expecting tohave more than 100 helicopterswhen fully operational.
Capt. Joshua Meyer, commander,Company A, 2nd Battalion (GeneralSupport), 4th Avn. Reg., 4th CAB,coordinated getting the helicoptersto Fort Carson. He and his Soldiersworked through the weekend to makesure there was a smooth transitionwhen the helicopters arrived.
“It’s a big deal for us because itmarks the arrival of the CAB here atFort Carson,” said Meyer. “A lot of peoplefrom the company, battalion and brigadehave been working hard for the last sixmonths. It means a lot to the Soldiersbecause they’re going to be working onand flying (the helicopters). They havebeen very busy working to meet therequirements so that these aircraft canarrive; establishing and validating our systems and procedures for maintenanceand flight operations. We are looking forward to flying them and maintainingthem at the company level.”
With the new helicopters, thebrigade can start working toward fullactivation and completing its mission toprovide attack aviation, air assault, heavylift and medical evacuation aviationoperations in support of 4th Inf. Div. andother division-sized units, said Maj. JasonS. Davis, brigade executive officer andacting brigade commander, 4th CAB.
The 4th CAB consisted of only 50Soldiers when Davis arrived in June andnow has more than 970 Soldiers. He saidthe brigade is projected to be completelymanned and activated, including subordinate units, in April 2014.
“We are ahead of schedule in a lot of areas, and areas that we facechallenges in are going to be areas that any unit faces in the Army today,with funding and facilities,” saidDavis. “I am really pleased with theprogress we’ve made.
“We’ve gotten a great number ofpeople in … (who are) ready to workand they dive into whatever their taskis,” he said. “They start building the systems and processes that we need.”
In addition to the arrival of newSoldiers, aircraft and equipment, trainingfor the brigade is vital to becoming mission ready.
Upcoming preparation includes basic
Soldier training, such as weapons qualification, Soldier tasks and drills and other skills that troops need to be proficient at, said Maj. George A. Hodges,operations officer, 4th CAB, 4th ID.
To house the brigade’s equipment andSoldiers, new structures are being built atButts Army Airfield. The Directorate ofPublic Works is working to get the CAB’sbuilding contracts approved and built.The biggest of the CAB’s constructionprojects is a complete renovation of Butts Army Airfield.
The CAB is getting five hangars, a new brigade headquarters building,runway and apron, control tower andbarracks, said Maj. Eli Adams, anOmaha District of the U.S. Army Corpsof Engineers project manager at FortCarson. He said there are currently nineauthorized projects out of 27 proposedconstruction projects. All projects areexpected to be complete by 2020.
Adams said the structure that standsout most to him is the first hangar to becompleted for the Aviation SupportBattalion. Most of the projects are proposed to be net zero developments.
“The need is there to rebuild thatairfield,” said Adams. “The facilities that we provide will be top quality and will be a great contribution to FortCarson. Our teams of engineers, who are working with the contractors, arehighly professional. The CAB has a lotto look forward to with the facilities that they are going to get and when they see the work completed, it will be a transformed Butts Army Airfield.”
4th CAB Soldiers worked quickly to get their first helicopters into thehangar and are continuing to work on them to make sure all preventivemaintenance, checks and services are done, so they can be ready to train and perform missions.
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Soldiers with 4thCombat AviationBrigade, 4thInfantry Division,receive the unit’sfirst UH-60 BlackHawk helicopter at Butts ArmyAirfield, Jan. 20.
The first UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to the 4th Combat AviationBrigade, 4th Infantry Division, arrive at Fort Carson’s Butts Army Airfield, Jan. 20.
Three CH-47 Chinook helicopters arrive at ButtsArmy Airfield Jan. 22, and are assigned to the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.
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Left: From left, Spencer McGregor, Jack Fagnan,Aaron Argeta and Jack Irgens cheer on their carsduring the Fort Carson Cub Scout Pack 264Pinewood Derby, Jan. 26. Above: PinewoodDerby cars sit in the impound lot, awaiting theirturn to compete. The top three finishers — BenCarino, Wolf Scout, 2.445 seconds; TrevorAlbright, Weeblo, 2.452; and Jacob Ortega, Tiger,2.469 — will compete at the district derby, dateand time to be announced. Cub Scouts is for boys infirst-fifth grades while Boy Scouts is for boys whohave completed fifth grade through 17 years old.For more information on Fort Carson Pack 264email [email protected].
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the lifestyle of its attendees to improve therelationships with their spouse and children.
“ACS’s primary job within FamilyAdvocacy is prevention,” Frost said. “Just like a heart attack, it’s easier tochange the lifestyle than to treat the heart attack during the crisis.”
The ACS classes are designed toenrich Family ties and strengthen bonds.
“These workshops are not just to prevent domestic violence, but to build relationships,” Robinson said. “I teach mostof these classes and our goal is to help
couples fall deeply in love with each other,have deeply satisfying relationships andhave a strong commitment to each other.”
The classes can range from a singleday, such as “The Five Love Languages”marriage workshop, to the 12-week parenting classes.
To help parents, ACS offers the following resiliency classes: NurturingParenting Programs, CooperativeParenting and Divorce, Infant Massage,Single Parent Support and Boot Campfor New Dads. In addition, ACS offers a New Parent Support Program thatoffers prenatal and hospital contacts,home visitation, weekly playgroups
and a mom’s support group. Classes for couples include the
Prevention and Relationship EnhancementProgram, “The Five Love Languages”workshop, Relationships 101, Saving YourMarriage Before it Starts, Intimate Allies Iand II, and couple’s resilience workshops.
“I ask people two questions,” Frostsaid. “What would you be willing to do to protect your spouse and what wouldyou be willing to do to protect your kids?This is how you really protect yourFamily. Go to a relationship class.”
Additional information and class schedule is available at http://community.carson.army.mil/ACS.
from Page 20
ACS“Just like a
heart attack,it’s easier tochange the
lifestyle than totreat the heartattack during
the crisis.”— Steve Frost
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27Feb. 8, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
ACS offers couples Valentine seminarBy Sgt. Eric Glassey
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
A free “Be My Valentine” couples seminar offered by the Family Advocacy Program is Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Army Community ServiceNurturing Center.
Fort Carson Soldiers and their significant others are encouraged to
attend the event, which includes lunch.“It’s a day we bring couples in
for a short, fun workshop for love,”said Ken Robinson, Family AdvocacyProgram Specialist, Soldier andFamily Readiness Program, ACS.“We’ll be teaching them a model for loving each other a little better. It’s educational, but it’s still a fun event.”
The participants will learn about the many facets of love,
the top 10 principles for deepening love in intimate relationships and will have an opportunity to focus onwhat is important between partners,said Robinson.
“We want the couples to come out with deeper levels of love for each other,” he said.
The seminar’s focus on relationships also provides tools for conflict resolution.
“When couples get involved in
programs they reach out and get help when something happens in the relationship,” saidSteve Frost, victim advocacy coordinator, Family AdvocacyProgram. “They realize the classes are about having a good time withtheir spouses.”
Call 526-8747 to register for the “Be My Valentine” class. For more information on the class, call Robinson at 524-1991.
from Page 19
Valentine messages
Tom, we have aninnate, unique bond
that I thank God for.Be my Valentine for
the eighth time? ~ love, Chelsea
Circle YES or NO
From the schoolyardto Europe, from sea to sea, through 25moves, with fourbeautiful children,you will ALWAYSbe my Cohaney. ~ Di
To the love of mylife, we have spent14 years together.
Many deploymentsand many moves,
you are still the rockof our family. Love
you! ~ Catalina
Spc. Brock Jones,moving cross-country with you has been an amazingadventure! Thesepast four monthshave been the best of my life! ~ Love, Megan
James, this place isour dream come trueand I am grateful we get to spend itwith you. I love youalways. ~ Christina
To: Spc. Amos E. Chase, Happy Valentine’sDay babe! I love you and can’t wait to growold with you. My love always. ~ Tracey
Elizabeth, you are my sun, moon and stars. You are the love of my life. HappyValentine’s Day. ~ Jake
To my best friend,my love and the bestsoon-to-be father in the world! Happy Valentine’sDay, my love. Te amo! ~ Kathy
Happy Valentine’sDay to my lovelywife Jeanne Lopezde Castilla. I loveyou so much and can’t wait tostart our new chapter in life.
Mark, I’ll alwayslove you from the
bottom of my heart, always have
from the start. ~ BethanyRick, I am grateful
that you came intomy life. Everythingbecame more amazing, fun andadventurous. I love you with all my heart. ~ Susan
To my wonderfulhusband, Spc.Aragon, I love you more than
words could everdescribe. You are
my everything.Happy Valentine’s
Day! ~ Patricia
Troy, I love you withall my heart. You
mean the world tome. You’re the best
husband I could everask for. ~ Judith
True love since high school
~ David
If I had my life tolive over again, I would find yousooner so that Icould love youlonger! Together forever *JJV &RDV* ~ Jennifer
Heather, 20 years ofmarriage + 20 yearsof the military life =one amazing ride!Love Always, Ant
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Commentary by Capt. Emily StuebingPublic Health Command District —
Fort Carson
Servicemembers and civil service employeesmoving to Germany will now pay importation fees upon their arrival.
This fee, which took effect Feb. 1, covers examination of pets by veterinary personnel fromthe German General Customs office. The fee will be the military member’s responsibility and will becharged at the port of entry.
At the Ramstein Air Base passenger terminal the fee is 55 euros per pet; credit cards are the onlyaccepted form of payment. The basic fee for pets
arriving through the Frankfurt International Airportis also 55 euros per pet; however, owners who present documentation (boarding pass, booking reference or ticket) showing they were on the sameflight as their pets will pay 35 euros per pet. Feesare increased by 50 percent on weekends andGerman holidays.
The Frankfurt International Airport staff acceptscash (euros only) or credit card; owners are urged to check with their credit card company prior totraveling to ensure the payment can be processed by a non-U.S. entity. People having pets flown into other locations in Germany should contact theairport border inspection post to determine whatfees and requirements apply.
Here are some important tips to rememberbefore moving to Germany with pets:þ An international health certificate issued by an
official veterinarian and a rabies vaccination certificate are required for entry into the EuropeanUnion. The certificate must be issued within 10 days of arrival.
þ Pet dogs, cats and ferrets must be identified with a microchip compatible with InternationalOrganization for Standardization 11784 or 11785.Compatible microchip brands include HomeAgain, Datamars, ResQ and Avid.
þ Pets older than three months must be vaccinatedagainst rabies. If bringing a kitten or puppy intoGermany that is not older than three months,owners need to purchase an import permit fromthe state authority of the future domicile and the state authority of the port of entry (contactinformation is available at http://www.germany.infoand click on “Visa, Passport & Legal” and then “Pets: Cats, Dogs, Ferrets.” The rabies
vaccination must occur after the identity of thepet has been established through a microchip.Any rabies vaccination occurring beforemicrochip implantation will not be recognized.
þ Contact the airline prior to travel for specific regulations, to include temperature travelingrestrictions.
þ The import of pit-bull terriers, AmericanStaffordshire terriers and Staffordshire bull terriers and their crossbreeds is prohibited.Most importantly, start the process of getting
a pet ready for travel at least six months prior to the departure date. The Fort Carson VeterinaryCenter can help with the process by providing thenecessary vaccines, health certificate and educationprior to the move. The center is located at 1535Sheridan Ave. in building 6190, and the staff can be contacted at 526-3803.
Pet importation requirements can be found at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service website athttp://www.aphis.usda.gov/regulations/vs/iregs/animals. Be sure to check the website regularlyas country-specific regulations can change.
Germany begins pet importation feesPet importation requirements can be found
at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
website at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ regulations/vs/iregs/animals. Check the website regularly as
country-specific regulations can change.
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Has someone in your organization recently received kudos?
Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected].
members and friends who are suicide survivors,meets the second Tuesday of each month from6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center,building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group
is open to members of all branches of service.Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or CherylSims at 719-304-9815 for more information.
Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for details.
Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.)Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For moreinformation, call 526-8263.
Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains
(Religious Support Office)” for the latest events and schedules.
Intimate Allies 2 — “Growing Close, GrowingStrong, The Science and Theology of SuccessfulLoving Relationships,” will be presented Feb. 23from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. The couples’ workshop will be facilitatedby Ken Robinson, Army Community ServiceFamily Advocacy Program specialist. Registrationdeadline is Friday. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or email [email protected].
Military Council of Catholic Women meetsFriday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. For information call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook.
Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourthTuesday of the month at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Call 526-5769 for more information.
Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details.
Deployed Spouses Group meets for fellowship, food and spiritual guidance Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial ChapelFellowship Hall. Call Cecilia Croft at 526-5769 for more information.
Latter Day Saints Soldiers:Weekly Institute Class(Bible study) is Wednesdayat 7 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 or 719-649-1671for more information.
Heartbeat, a support groupfor battle buddies, Family
Chapel Schedule
ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347
PROTESTANTFriday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316
Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9 a.m. Communion Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316
JEWISHFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information
ISLAMIC SERVICESFort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information.
(FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCASunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]
COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE
Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information.
Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Doug Ball
2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry
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In 2008, I had the opportunity to be on theground floor as one of thechaplains starting a newchapel service on post called Chapel Next.
Now, after a few yearsaway from Fort Carson, Ihave the unique opportunityto come back and work withthe Chapel Next service onceagain. It is now a thrivingservice that has been steadilygrowing over the past yearunder the leadership ofChap. (Maj.) Pete Keough.
As Chapel Next, ourdesire is to work with thenext generation of Soldiersand Families. We are specifically working to provide a chapel experiencethat serves and appeals toour single Soldiers andyounger Families. Whether
trying to discover what youbelieve, working to establisha spiritual walk or well onthe way in your spiritualjourney, we want to help leadyou to the next step in anever-deepening relationshipwith Jesus Christ.
We believe that worshipin a chapel can be exciting— contemporary and cutting-edge worship music,video segments and real-life application of God’s word.Worship involves enteringGod’s presence and beingchanged by him, and we just don’t think that shouldbe boring.
We believe that you’relooking for more than just a chapel service; you want a chapel community — fellowship, small groups and people who love andsupport you through toughtimes. If your spouse isdeployed and you need a“family,” if you are new tothe Army and looking forfriends, or if you are looking
for fellow believers to assistyou in your spiritual journey,you can find authentic, loving and lasting personalrelationships at Chapel Next.
We believe that thewholeness, significance, passion and purpose that you are seeking can be found — right now, here inthe Army — when we arepart of God’s kingdomthrough Jesus Christ. As wespread the message of God’slove through actions andwords and discover the purposes for which God hascreated us, we find fulfillmentand meaning in life.
So we invite you to join us. Chapel Next meetsat Veterans Chapel, on TitusBoulevard between Barkeleyand McGrath avenues. The service begins at 10 a.m.Sunday and lasts about an hour. We can’t promisethat we can change your life, but we can promise thattaking the next step withChrist will transform it.
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AWOL or desertion crimes1 — servicemember was cited for desertion.27 — servicemembers were cited for AWOL.
Motor vehicle crimes2 — servicemembers were cited for careless
or reckless driving.18 — servicemembers were cited for DUI, DWAI,
DUID or excessive alcohol content.8 — civilians were cited for DUI, DWAI, DUID
or excessive alcohol content.13 — servicemembers were cited for traffic
accident, damage to government or private property.
2 — servicemembers were cited for traffic accident, injury/destruction of property.
4 — civilians were cited for traffic accident,damage to government or private property.
23 — servicemembers were cited for traffic violations.
5 — civilians were cited for traffic violations.
Drug and alcohol crimes (not including motor vehicles)4 — servicemembers were cited for controlled
substance violations, marijuana orparaphernalia.
4 — civilians were cited for controlled substanceviolations, marijuana or paraphernalia.
1 — servicemember was cited for controlledsubstance violations, synthetic cannibanoids/spice.
1 — servicemember was cited for drunk and disorderly.
2 — civilians were cited for use of other drugs.
Miscellaneous crimes10 — servicemembers were cited for assault
or menacing.8 — civilians were cited for assault or
menacing.7 — servicemembers were cited for spouse
abuse or domestic violence.4 — civilians were cited for domestic violence.
6 — servicemembers were cited for weapons violations.
5 — servicemembers were cited for larceny, theft or shoplifting.
10 — civilians were cited for larceny, theft or shoplifting.
3 — servicemembers were cited for wrongfuldestruction or criminal mischief.
1 — civilian was cited for burglary, criminaltrespass or unlawful entry.
3 — servicemembers were cited for other crimes.4 — civilians were cited for other crimes.
The following crimes were committed onthe Fort Carson installation Jan. 1-31.Police blotter
Master Sgt. Mark Vasquez,right, Colorado NationalGuard, presents a trophy to Doherty High School volleyball coach Tara Hittle,second from right, andmembers of the ColoradoState 5A championSpartans team during a ceremony Saturday atDoherty High School inColorado Springs. Vasquezsaid the award was presented as part of theArmy’s partnership withMax Preps, which nationallyrecognizes the top 100 highschool teams in the country.The volleyball team wasranked No. 13 in the countryafter winning the statechampionship in November.
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Story and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff
Members of the community gatheredat the Foxhole Sports and EntertainmentLounge Sunday to watch the BaltimoreRavens and San Francisco 49ers battle itout in Super Bowl XLVII.
As the crowd began to gather, itbecame obvious that the room would notbe filled with Ravens and 49ers fans, butfootball fans who anticipated seeing agood game and being in good company.
Colton King was watching theNational Football League championshipgame for the first time in three years. Hewasn’t interested in last year’s matchupbetween the New England Patriots andNew York Giants and was deployed forthe two prior Super Bowls.
King said he thought it was going to be a close game this year and that he liked the storyline of the brothers, Jim and John Harbaugh, coaching against each other.
“There are other good storylines, too— this being Ray Lewis’ last game and arookie quarterback for the 49ers, but I thinkthe Ravens will win the game,” he said.
Frankie Navarro, who will soon beassigned overseas, said it was a chance for him to feel close to one of his hometown teams andwatch the game with fellow Soldiers before leaving the country.
“I’m rooting for the 49ers to win today. I’mfrom California, so I’ve got to root for the hometeam. I came today because I think (it) is a goodthing that the post has something like this wherepeople in the barracks can come and watch the game with other Soldiers and Family members. Ithink it’s a good thing that the post thinks aboutSoldiers in this way and gives us an opportunity towatch a game in a venue like this,” Navarro said.
Adam Lovewell and his wife, Kayla Lovewell,brought their daughter to the lounge to watch thegame because they wanted to return to the loungebecause they enjoyed the atmosphere during the Super Bowl the past few years.
“We have been here before and the last time wecame it was a lot of fun,” said Adam Lovewell. “We decided we wanted to come back again thisyear to watch the game with members of the post community. My wife and I consider this a very positive experience and a nice setting to watch the game.”
The Ravens owned what seemed to be a comfortable 28-6 lead after Jacoby Jones returned
the second-half kickoff for a Super Bowl record108-yard touchdown. Following a 34-minute poweroutage at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in NewOrleans, the 49ers stormed back, outscoring theRavens 23-3 to pull within five points. The Ravensadded a late field goal and then stopped the 49ersfollowing a first and goal inside the 10 yard line.The Ravens opted to run the clock on fourth downprior to taking a safety. Time expired on the ensuing free kick and the Ravens raised the VinceLombardi Trophy following a 34-31 victory.
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Cheyenne Shadows Golf club officials will be offering an opportunity for golfers to fine-tunetheir game during the month of February.
Officials said the program, only offered inFebruary, includes a video swing analysis and one lesson focusing on the power game and oneon the short game. The offer must be purchasedthis month, but can be redeemed at any time.
For more information contact the golfcourse at 526-4122.
Air Force Academy women’s team coaches andplayers hold sports clinics Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Cadet Gym.
Clinics, which include basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and fencing, are open to girlsthrough eighth grade (brothers and friends mayalso attend). T-shirts will be provided while supplies last. Participants and their familiesreceive free admission to the women’s basketballgame against Nevada at 2 p.m. in Clune Arena.
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will have a numberof events to kickoff the spring season.
The “Club for Kids Day” activity, open toyouth ages 6-16, is set for April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The active-duty post championship isscheduled April 14-15.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation Sports and Fitness Divisionhas announced its monthly drawing winners.
Congratulations to Trinity Southworth, winner of the Thunder Alley Bowling Center’sdrawing and Chase Williams, winner of theCheyenne Shadows Golf Club drawing.
The U.S. Paralympics organization is urging veterans and servicemembers with a physicaldisability to get involved in community sports programs.
In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Paralympics released a 30-second public service announcement, athttp://bit.ly/WA2DD7, that describes the program.The video features U.S. Navy veteran Michael
Johnston, a 2016 Paralympic Games hopeful intriathlon, who used sports in his rehabilitationafter losing his left leg below the knee followinga 2003 motorcycle accident.
Logon to the VA website, http://www.va.gov/adaptivesports, to find sport programs andevents in the local community.
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School girls’ andboys’ basketball teams are heading down thehomestretch of their regular seasons.
The Lady Trojans host Liberty High SchoolFriday and then travel to Pine Creek High SchoolTuesday and Rampart High School Feb. 16; games
start at 7 p.m. The Lady Trojans close out their regular season with a home contest Feb. 19 whenthey host the Doherty Spartans at 7 p.m. and thentravel to Palmer High School Feb. 22 at 7 p.m.
The Trojan boys’ team travels to LibertyHigh School Saturday at 7 p.m. The team hoststhe Pine Creek Eagles Tuesday and the RampartRams Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. The Trojans last regularseason road game will be Feb. 19 at DohertyHigh School before closing out its regular seasonFeb. 22 hosting the Palmer Terrors.
The Mesa Ridge High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams wrap-up regular season play this month.
The undefeated Lady Grizzlies are currentlyranked No. 13 in the Colorado 4A state rankings.The Lady Grizzlies travel to Coronado HighSchool Tuesday to meet the Lady Cougars beforehosting the Woodland Park Panthers Feb. 15. TheLady Grizzlies will then travel to Wasson HighSchool Feb. 19 before closing out their regular season schedule Feb. 21 when they host theMitchell Marauders. All games start at 7 p.m.
The Grizzlies boys’ team will host CoronadoHigh School Tuesday. The team will travel toWoodland Park to meet the Panthers Feb. 15before hosting its last home game against theWasson Thunderbirds Feb. 19. The team will then play its final road game of the regular season Feb. 21 when it travels to Mitchell HighSchool. All games start at 7 p.m.
Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will host a basketball skills contest March 20.
Officials said the facility will host a 3-points shooting and slam dunk contest at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all Department of Defense identification card holders. People interested in participating in the contest can sign up at the front desk at the fitness facility.The deadline for entering the competition isMarch 1. For more information contact the fitness center at 526-3972.
The Colorado Springs Flames, a semipro football team that features military members,is beginning training for the upcomingColorado Football Conference season.
Anyone interested in trying out for theFlames should attend the mini-camps heldSundays at 2 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain HighSchool, 1200 Cresta Road in Colorado Springs.The reigning champion begins its title defenseMay 4 against the Colorado Springs Cyclones.
— Compiled by Walt Johnson
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TorrenceDaniels, of theFort Carsonyouth center 13-15 year oldteam, grabs arebound awayfrom a PetersonAir Force Baseplayer Saturdayat Peterson. The youth traveling teamwill play at the YMCA onJetwing Drive in ColoradoSpringsSaturday as itcontinuesleague action.
Fort Carson Lakersplayer CarmieArana, 1, fires atwo-point shottoward the basketduring a game atthe youth centerSaturday. The post youth are inaction Saturdaysbeginning at 9 a.m. with games runningconcurrently until 1 or 2 p.m.
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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week
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Tracy McDanielYouth basketball coach
What do you like best about coaching youth sports?The best thing about coaching youth sports is watching the fun the
kids have. At this point, the kids may not have the best skills they will (ever) have, but it’s great to see them out having fun and learning the skills involved in the game.
What is your best personal sports moment?I was playing basketball for my unit at my first duty station, and in the
first game I played for them, I was able to hit a game-winning shot. I was at the free-throw line; I went for jump shot and I made it. We were tied at the time so there wasn’t too much pressure. If I missed the shot, we would go to overtime.
What would you consider your best professional sports moment?I grew up in Indiana as a big Michael Jordan fan and my favorite moment
is when he made that shot over Craig Ehlo of the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the playoff series (in 1989).
If you could change anything in sports what would it be?I would like to see the NBA go to a best-of-five series until they get to
the conference and NBA Finals. I think it would make the playoffs more competitive in the earlier rounds with teams knowing they don’t have as many chances to win.
If you could meet any athlete who would it be?I would love to be able to spend some time with Michael Jordan. Growing
up I met (his Chicago Bulls teammates) Horace Grant and Scottie Pippen, but Michael is the one person I would love to talk with to get some tips on the game of basketball.
People who don’t know me would be surprised to know ... I take a lot of pride in being a youth basketball coach. I like to make
sure that the kids don’t feel pressure to play and know how much fun the game is. The kids like to win, but (winning is) not the biggest thing in the world ... to them (it’s) having fun (playing the game).
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The Forney Museum ofTransportation has more cars thantrains and planes — dozens of automobiles are on display. Somecars have historic significance, suchas the 1923 Kissel yellow roadsterthat belonged to aviator AmeliaEarhart. She was the first womanpilot to cross the Atlantic.
There’s the 1923 Hispano SuizaVictoria Town Car that had six wheels.It was built for a king who wasdeposed before the car was finished.
A 1927 Rolls Royce, originally owned by Prince Aly Khan, is displayed.
There are unusual cars on display, including a pink Brewsterthat has a heart-shaped grill, a carwith only three wheels and a car thatcould run on land and in water.
There are early cars by makersmost people never heard of —Vauxhall, Metz, Maxwell, Saxon,Cord, REO, Sears, Pope-Tribune,Knox, Nyberg, Hupmobile, Franklin,Empire and Cole. Those cars are in the museum, along with cars that were driven by people a couple of generations ago, such as the Studebaker, Hudson, Edsel and Packard.
There are two cars in the museum that visitors can get into —a Model T Ford and a Jeep.
Despite the large number of cars displayed, there’s not room for all of them in the 140,000 square-foot museum.
The rest of the collection is
stored in another building and carsare rotated through the museum when displays are changed.
Although cars make up thelargest part of the museum’s display,other modes of transportation are exhibited.
There’s the Big Boy steam locomotive, one of the largest locomotives ever built, as well as a locomotive made in Germanyand train cars from the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad.
The collection includes stagecoaches, carriages, bicycles, trolleys,wagons and a 1923 Case tractor that could run on straw, wood or coal. Also, a bus made of wood, a sputnik satellite replica and an aircraft are displayed.
There are dozens of motorcycles— Hondas, Indians and Harley-Davidsons, including a collection of50 vintage cycles that belonged toWalter Timme, a dealer from Pueblo.
No one could imagine that one Kissel car could lead to such amassive collection.
J.D. Forney was always a hardworker; growing up on a farm. Aftercollege, he was an encyclopediasalesman and sales were slow duringthe depression.
To support his family, he inventedan instant heat soldering iron andother farm welders. He also createdbattery chargers, vacuum cleanersand an aircraft, and founded ForneyIndustries in Fort Collins.
His family thought he worked too hard, and to distract him, found aKissel car like the one he’d driven as a teenager. He had it painted yellow and drove it to work.
Places to see in thePikes Peak area.
Hearing about his old car, people began offering to trade theirold cars for the welders they needed.Forney made the trades and his carcollection grew.
He drove some of his old cars in parades and people kept asking tovisit his collection.
He first opened a museum tohouse his car collection in a Denvershopping center. He later moved themuseum to a brick warehouse neardowntown Denver.
After 30 years in the warehouse,Forney decided to move the museumagain, rather than refurbish the warehouse. The transportation collection was stored while the newlocation was prepared.
The new museum opened in 2001.Forney Museum of Transportation
is a good place to visit on a cold orrainy day. People of all ages can spendtime looking at old cars, motorcyclesand trains. All displays are inside.
The museum is at 4303 BrightonBlvd.; call 303-297-1112. It’s openMonday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A special exhibit in the museum until April 30 is “WoodieStation Wagons.”
The museum also has a gift shopthat features transportation-relateditems, including miniature cars,
books, train-related items, videos and children’s pedal cars. There are T-shirts,caps, games and cups.
Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-12. Childrenunder 3 are admitted free. There’s a $1 discount for active-duty servicemembers. The website ishttp://www.forneymuseum.com.
To reach Forney Museum ofTransportation, take Interstate 25north until it intersects with Interstate70, then take I-70 east to the BrightonExit, go south to the museum, nearthe coliseum.
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A Ford Fairlane Skyliner wasmanufactured in 1957-59. Ithad a retractable hard top.
Visitors look at The Big Boy Train in the Forney Museumof Transportation in the Denver area.
A 1909 Empire Touring Car, built in Indianapolis is in the museum. An Empire carwas the first car to try out the new paved surface of the Indianapolis MotorSpeedway in 1909.
Brewster &Company producedbodies for othermanufacturers and for a few yearsproduced itsown line of luxuryand expensive automobiles in Long Island City, N.Y.In 1934 this popularmodel was a hit atthe 1934 Auto Showand sold for $3,500.
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The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a special exhibit “To the Moon: Snoopy Soars withNASA” that runs through April 20. The exhibitexamines the Apollo 10 mission and the role ofPeanuts characters in that flight. In conjunctionwith the exhibit, “Space Saturdays” feature programs related to space topics. The museum, at 215 S. Tejon, is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and is at 215 S. Tejon St.Call 685-5990 for information.
Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off and CarnivaleParade begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, featuring musicand entertainment, along with chefs cooking their favorite recipes of gumbo. It’s in SodaSprings Park in downtown Manitou Springs. The Carnivale Parade follows at 1 p.m., and begins at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs and runs along Manitou Avenue.
Celebrate the Chinese New Year Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Colorado Springs CityAuditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. The lion dance will be performed. Admission is $5 for adults and $4 for military or students and children under 5 are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door.
Air Force Academy concerts for the 2012-2013season include “Midtown Men” March 8; and“Rat Pack Show” April 19. Call the box office at 333-4497. Concerts are in Arnold Hall; takethe North Gate entrance from Interstate 25 north and follow that road to the Cadet Area, near the chapel.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center announces its 2013 theater schedule: “Prelude to a Kiss” runs through Feb. 17; “Other Desert Cities” isMarch 14-31; “The Drowsy Chaperone” is May9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” is June 20-30. Call the boxoffice, 634-5583. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.and has a free parking lot in front of the center.
Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has a newexhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by artequal smart fun. Visitors will have fun whileapplying real concepts to creative activities. The“Under the Big Top: Math and Art” exhibit runsuntil June 1. Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N.Santa Fe Ave., in Pueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adultsand $3 for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.orgfor more information.
The World Arena has Carrie Underwood on stage Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Call 576-2626 for tickets, which start at $46.
The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has these performances scheduled:• “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,”
an Imagination Celebration event, is at 7 p.m.Monday. Tickets start at $9. Pre-show activitiesare in the lobby and milk and cookies.
• “Dreamgirls” is in the Pikes Peak Center Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets startat $38.
•”Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular” is Feb. 17 at7:30 p.m.
•”West Side Story” is March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets andinformation.
The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., hosts a public free day each month. The public is admitted free Feb.19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free guided tours at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 634-5583 for information. There’s a free parking lot in front of the center.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, at 14th and Curtis streets, has severalBroadway productions on its agenda.“Million Dollar Quartet” is Feb. 25-28; “CatchMe If You Can” is Feb. 26-March 10; “Sense &Sensibility, the Musical” is April 5-May 26;“Peter and the Starkweather” is Aug. 15-16;“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” is Sept. 3-6;“Sister Act” is Sept. 24-27; . Other productionsinclude “Spalato” March 28-30, and “LesMiserables” May 22-26. For ticket informationcall 303-446-4811.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra presents performances at Pikes Peak Center:• “Appalachian Spring,” Saturday at 8 p.m.
• “Casablanca,” Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.• “Mozart and Prokofiev,” March 9 at 8 p.m.
and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.Call 520-SHOW for information and tickets.
Cripple Creek Ice Festival is Saturday-Sundayand Feb. 16-17 and features a “MythologicalWonderland” of ice carvings.There’s an ice slide and ice maze for youngsters, carnival-typegames and vendors.
The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo hasFamily Theater Series scheduled in its theater:Tickets are $8 each; call 719-295-7200.Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.:“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” isSaturday.“The Mark of Zorro” is March 16.“Todd Oliver and Friends” is April 27.
The Broadway Theatre League has these productions in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Centertheater, with tickets selling for $40; call the box office at 719-295-7200.“Hooray for Hollywood is Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.“Midtown Men” is April 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.
Other performances in the Sangre de Cristo ArtsCenter theater, with tickets selling for $30 at the box office, 719-295-7200, are:A John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.“Sihun,” a contemporary dance, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
“Swan Lake,” a Sangre de Cristo BalletPerformance, is April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Roller Derby Bout: Men’s, Women’s and Juniorscompete Saturday in a “Lover’s QuarrelTournament” at Big House Sports at 2660Vickers Drive. at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30p.m., tickets are $5 in advance and $12 at thedoor; military with identification card are admitted for $4. Children 10 and under are free.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade includes floats, leprechauns, marching bands and fun, andstarts at noon March 16 on Tejon Street, startingat St. Vrain Street and ending at Vermijo Street.There’s a bike ride at 8:30 a.m. and a five-kilometer run at 11 a.m. There’s a Fun Run forthe wee ones (up to 10). Bikers register online at http://www.Csstpats.com/bicycling.html.
—Compiled by Nel Lampe
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$159/MONTH - $1000 DUE
All New 2013 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i
MSRP $21,065MODEL CODE DAA PACKAGE 01
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2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick YES
YES NO
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MSRP** $24,295 $25,845
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2013 Honda
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42 month closed end lease , $159/month plus tax. $1000 due at signing, plus fi rst month’s payment
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MSRP $24,290MODEL CODE DDA PACKAGE 01
STOCK #130132$229/MONTH$1000 DUE
$159/MONTH$1000 DUE
42 month closed end lease , $159/month plus tax. $1000 due at signing,
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2013 FORD
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$28,170
23city / 33hwy
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$25,050
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