mountaineer 2012 09-28

Vol. 70 No. 39 Sept. 28, 2012

Pages 32-330

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By J.D. LeipoldArmy New Service

WASHINGTON — The Army conducted a suicide prevention stand down worldwide to focus onpromoting good health, teammate involvement, riskreduction and resilience training, Thursday.

Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Lloyd J. AustinIII ordered the stand down following the release ofJuly suicide figures, which confirmed two suicidesand another 36 potential suicides presently underinvestigation. This year, 120 active-duty Soldiers areconfirmed to have taken their lives while another67 deaths are under investigation.

“Suicide is the toughest enemy I have faced in my37 years in the Army,” he said, adding that he believesit preventable through solutions aimed at helping individuals build resiliency to help strengthen theirlife-coping skills. Austin said the Army must continueto address the stigma associated with asking for help.

“Ultimately, we want the mindset across ourforce and society at large to be that behavioral healthis a routine part of what we do and who we are as westrive to maintain our own physical and mental wellness,” Austin said.

The last suicide prevention stand down the Armyhad was in 2009 and followed the train-the-trainerconcept and how to recognize potential suicides, but

this year’s program brings a more holistic approach tobeating the epidemic, said Walter O. Morales, chief ofthe Army Suicide Prevention Program. Morales saidArmy suicides have more than doubled since 2004.

“I think the big difference between 2009 and now isthis time we’ve focused all across the Army, even here atthe Pentagon we’re going to stand down with the Armychief of staff leading a personal session by talking withthe general officers and senior executives,” said Lt. Gen.Howard Bromberg, Army chief of staff for personnel.

“This is absolutely a battle that we have to engage inevery single day,” he said. “I’m asking all Soldiers this

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Soldierfor adayFrom left, Heidi Allen, Molly Wolf,Heather Hoffman and HeatherSiebers carry a litter to the finishline of an obstacle course, Sept. 21.The team completed the obstaclecourse as part of Jayne WayneDay, which gave spouses a tasteof what their Soldiers do on adaily basis. Hosted by Soldiersfrom 4th Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, the dayfeatured physical training, landnavigation, weapons simulationand paintball and obstacle courses.See story on pages 20-21.

Army holds suicide prevention stand down

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WLC honors

Ethos: Each tenet strengthened by next

Commentary by Spc. Dustin S. LeForsWarrior Leader Course graduate

The four parts of the Warrior Ethos define the highstandards of professionalism that we, as Soldiers, striveto achieve. Individually, they are constituted of high minded, admirablegoals. Together, however, they become a philosophy that cannot be attained ifthe four are mutually exclusive. Eachplays off of, and is strengthened by, its brethren tenets.

Soldiers’ main directives are to complete the mission. Whether it is to conduct training or execute battle-field maneuvers in theater, the missionmust be accomplished. To achieve this, Soldiers must place the missionfirst. If this is not done, Soldiers will lose focus and ultimately fail to meet the standard.

Failing to meet the standard will, in due course, lead to defeat. The Army standards are set to efficiently accomplish the mission. Therefore, Soldiers cannot accept thisdefeat. To do so would be to place the mission in a sub-primary precedence position. Once this is done,

Soldiers are sure to lose sight and quit.Quitting is the most detrimental decision Soldiers

can make. This breaks down the very core of the Armyoperation. The mission will never be accomplished ifSoldiers refuse to progress it. This also puts the burden

on teammates. Without the added effort,the Soldier’s teammates will becomeoverburdened and the mission will falter.

The team must keep in mind the final tenet in the Warrior Ethos; to neverleave a fallen comrade. It is our duty to recognize when our fellow Soldiers arewavering. We must do everything we can to keep them from falling into apathyand frustration. We must pick each otherup — be it literally or figuratively — and continue the mission. If one Soldieris left behind in any situation, it can only be credited as a loss; a defeat.

When these four philosophies arebrought together and employed, they form an unfaltering battle mind that is representative of centuries of

struggle, progress and excellence. The Warrior Ethos is not only a superior way of thought, but a superior way of action. When employed, no one can doubt that we are American Soldiers.

Spc. Dustin S. LeForsWarrior Ethos award

Top WLC graduatesSpc. Alexandra D. Ballenger, 4th Space Spc. Joshua R. Bennett, 2nd STBSpc. Monique F. Brown, 4th BSBSgt. Matthew R. Callihan, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Cpl. Matthew R. Cowan, 204th BSBSgt. Billy D. Cravens, 1st Space Bn.Sgt. William T. Earley, 638th Support Bn.Sgt. David L. Fears, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Spc. Adam T. Frame, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.Sgt. David C. Fuqua, 267th MPSpc. Joseph E. Giddings, 2nd STBSpc. Ruth A. Hanks, 59th MPSgt. Craig A. Haven, 2nd STBSgt. William S. Jones, 2nd STBSpc. Jonathan P. Landon, 663rd Ord.Spc. Andrew D. Leeck, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.Spc. Dustin S. LeFors, 663rd OrdSgt. Corey R. Maypray, 2nd BCTSpc. Jeremy J. McKenzie, 59th QMSpc. Arnaldo Medina, 4th Bn., 42nd FA Reg.Spc. Nancy A. Ortega, 152nd MCTSgt. William J. Richardson, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. Spc. Ana J. Romero, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Spc. Ricardo A. Rosa-Cortes, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Jacob R. Samuels-Kalow, 2nd STBSgt. Adam J. Sanborn, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.Spc. Shana A. Sanchez, 60th Ord.Spc. Raymond C. Scoggins, 984th MP Company Sgt. Nicolas S. Shaw, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Zachary Sommers, 743rd MI Bn.Spc. Douglas K. Squires, 59th QMSgt. Micah N. Stoke, 1st Space Bn.Spc. Lucas N. Urbancic, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Monica J. Ward, 638th Support Bn.Sgt. Chadwick M. Williams, 3rd Bn., 157th FA Reg.

Spc. Raymond C. ScogginsLeadership award

Sgt. William J. RichardsonDistinguished award

3Sept. 28, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER

83,000 still missing

By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — At every federal buildingand post office a simple black and white flag flewSept. 21, along with the national colors as a reminderof the sacrifices and valor of former prisoners ofwar and those still missing in action.

At the annual National POW/MIA Recognition Dayceremony, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter

pointed to the POW/MIA flagsflying at the Pentagon and said hehoped they would cause Americansto pause and think of the 83,000Americans still missing from thewars of the last 100 years.

Navy Adm. James A.Winnefeld Jr., the vice chairman ofthe Joint Chiefs of Staff and specialguest former Sen. Chuck Hagelwere among those attending.

Former prisoners of war andthe families of those still missingin action were present as well.

“We honor your courage andstrength,” Carter said.“Courageous men and womenthroughout American history haveanswered the call to serve. And just as theycommitted themselves to serve this country, so thiscountry will never tire and never rest until each andevery one of (the MIA) are returned home.”

But this is not something that only concernsolder wars.

“Our most pressing concern at this moment is forArmy Sgt. Beau Bergdahl, who was captured byenemy forces in Afghanistan in June 2009,” Cartersaid. “We’re doing everything possible to locate andbring him home and keeping his Family fully informed.”

Winnefeld, too, spoke of the new techniques and

new science that allows thedepartment to find and identifythose listed as missing in actionand to give them the recognitionand honors they deserve.

“Today more than 8,000remain listed as missing inaction from the Korean War,”he said. “Names that are atestament to the inscription onthe Korean War Memorial that,‘Freedom is not free.’”

Still the U.S. government willnot rest, he said, noting it hasused technological advances tobring closure to the Families of

those missing from that war. “Just last month, the remains of Cpl.

Clarence Huff, a Marine from Brunswick, Ohio,who was reported missing in action since the IndiaCompany, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 1stMarine Division, came under fire near the ChosinReservoir in December 1950, returned to Ohio and weregiven a proper burial with full military honors,”Winnefeld said. This is thanks to the efforts of the JointPOW/MIA Accounting Command, the admiral said.

Hagel, a Vietnam veteran, said former POWsand the Families of those missing in action havecontinued to shape America “and have giveninspiration and grace to a nation.”

“Courageous men and womenthroughout American history have answered thecall to serve. And just asthey committed themselvesto serve this country, so this country will never tireand never rest until eachand every one of (the MIA)are returned home.”

— Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter

POW/MIA ceremony remembers sacrifices

entire month and moving forward to just to think aboutthat as military members, Family members, teammates,civilians, neighbors and friends to look out for eachother in our community.”

“We’re looking at health promotion — estab-lishment of good eating and sleeping habits, differentways of exercising and that leadership must beinvolved and accountable, so we’ll be looking at manyresources and not just those resources specifically forsuicide prevention,” said Morales. “Our goal is to letSoldiers, leaders, Family members and Army civiliansknow we have resources to help them remain risk-free.”

Several of those resources include Army StrongBonds, a program led by the Chaplain Corps whichseeks to build resiliency by offering individualSoldiers and Families relationship education and skillstraining, explained Col. George A. Glaze, director ofthe Health Promotion, Risk Reduction Task Force.

“We have Comprehensive Soldier and FamilyFitness which is about building resiliency and learningcoping life skills that you need to handle with someof the challenges we have,” Glaze added. “We havethe Army substance abuse program that gets afterthe dependencies on alcohol and drug abuse andwe have for those Soldiers who are geographicallydispersed the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK.”

Morales said programs like ACE — Ask, Care,Escort — teaches skills on how to intervene, and whatquestions to ask to get Soldiers the help they need. Hesaid the key is to have the courage to intervene bystepping in with alternative solutions.

“There can be no bystanders in this battlefront,”Glaze said. “The stand down is an opportunity toheighten awareness by offering a menu to commanders,

those leaders down to the unit to figure out what isspecific to their communities and populations —relationship challenges or financial challenges — thenmaking sure the assets are available to them.”

In the end, he said, the solution to Army suicidesrests with Soldiers asking for help and recognizingthat it’s okay to come forward and ask for helpwithout repercussion.

“Seeking help when needed is a sign ofstrength. Help is out there, it’s available and itworks,” Glaze said. “The quicker you get help, thequicker you get back into the fight.”


By Nel LampeMountaineer staff

Fort Carson hosts its annual RetireeAppreciation Day Oct. 13, beginning at 7 a.m. atMcMahon Auditorium.

Following briefings on medical, finance andretiree issues, the veterans and their spouses willbe bused to the Special Events Center for acomplimentary continental breakfast and aninformation fair, which runs from 8 a.m. to noon.More than 40 booths, set up by agencies andorganizations with information of interest toretirees, will be in the events center.

“We look forward to Retiree AppreciationDay every year as it gives us the chance to connectand communicate with the Soldiers who’ve gonebefore us. It’s great to have hundreds of retirees onpost and let them know we appreciate their serviceto our nation,” said Garrison Commander Col.David Grosso.

Flu vaccine will be available for attendees atthe event, as will vision and cholesterol screeningsand blood pressure checks.

Retirees or spouses who need to get newidentification cards, wills or powers of attorney willbe transported by bus to those offices during the fair.

Representatives from Defense Finance andAccounting Service will answer questions aboutretiree and annuity pay.

Throughout the half-day event, door prizeswill be awarded, said Dixie Roberts, humanresources assistant at Retirement Services.

Roberts said Retiree Services sent some15,000 mailings to retirees in Colorado informingthem of the event. About 1,500-2,000 retirees andspouses are expected to attend.

“It’s a chance to get information to and informretirees one-on-one at a forum geared to them,”said Roberts.

For more information call 524-2432.

Fort Carson community members can turnin unused and expired prescribed medicationfor proper disposal Saturday as part of the U.S.Drug Enforcement Administration’s NationalDrug Take-Back Day.

The medications can be dropped offbetween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Exchangeand commissary.

The four national Take-Back Days haveremoved more than 1.5 million pounds (774tons) of medication from circulation,according to a DEA release.

Drug Take-BackDay Saturday

Interactive Customer Evaluation AmbassadorsCommended for Exceptional Service — areselected from personnel who exemplify thespirit of keeping Fort Carson the “Best HomeTown in the Army” with superior customer service to our Soldiers, Family members, civilian employees and retirees.

The ICE system is available for customers to rate service theyreceive by highlighting superior service or making suggestionsto improve services. It can be accessed at http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=437; through kiosks

at Army Community Service, the Iron Horse Sports and FitnessCenter, DEERS Office, the Soldier Family Assistance Center orBalfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or by depositingan ICE card at one of the many boxes located around post.

Plans, Analysis and Integration Office

Dale McKitrick, Army Community ServiceFinancial Readiness Program, guides Soldiers andFamily members to the path of good financial security.

He is quick to point out that he guides and doesn’t order.

“I tell them, ‘I am not your mom or dad and I am definitely not that (noncommissioned officer) who orders you to go get mandatory counseling,’” McKitrick said. “I want them to behere voluntarily. If they don’t want to be here and want my help in straightening out their finances,I tell them that they can go.”

But his door is always open and they are

welcome to come back at any time if they need to, he said.

McKitrick is not a newcomer to finance. He served 22 years in finance in the Army, retired at Fort Carson and started with ACS four years ago. He gets Soldiers thinking about theirmoney, how to spend it in a way that benefits them and steers them clear of businesses that mighttake advantage of them. He spends two-and-a-halfhours talking with Soldiers about their finances during their in-processing.

“We make it interactive. We tell them real storiesabout real Soldiers that they can relate to,” he said.

It is this approach that appears to make the program successful.

One Soldier commented: “Greatinformation, I did not get a brief like this as a private at Fort Hood, (Texas). As a result, I paid $19,000 for a 2005Cobalt in 2008. Thanks to people likeDale, maybe privates will not make the same mistake I did.”

Another said: “Dale was very informative and helped answer manyquestions I had. I believe this should bethe first brief that incoming Soldiers have.”

McKitrick and the FinancialReadiness team are available for consultations for Soldiers and their Family members. Many of their customersare Soldiers who were motivated by thein-brief, but all are welcome. Contact ACS at 526-4590 for more information.

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By Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs

Office, 4th Infantry Division

Drunken driving incidents are taking a hit atFort Carson and surrounding areas thanks to 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,Soldiers volunteering for a Colorado Springs designated driver program.

In its fourth year, Designated Driver of ColoradoSprings allows Soldiers to go out, have a good timeand not worry about getting themselves or their vehicles home safely after a night of drinking.

“It’s great for Soldiers, and it’s a great experiencehelping people out,” said Spc. Miguel Vasquez, a volunteer driver with Forward Support Company, 2nd

Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment. “You feel goodhelping people out, and people show a lot of gratitude.”

Operating Thursday-Saturday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m., the program sends two volunteer drivers to asponsored location to pick up an intoxicated individual,his vehicle and any passengers who came with him andbring them safely to their final destination.

“It’s Soldiers helping Soldiers,” said Spc. DavidSharp, two-year volunteer driver, from Company A,204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT.

“I love to help Soldiers, and I have seen what a(drunken driving incident) can do to a Soldier andhis Family,” said Sharp. “I try to do my part to pre-vent (DUIs) from happening.”

The service would not be possible if it wasn’t forthe support of Fort Carson Soldiers, said Noni Rispin,program founder and executive director.

“Ninety-five percent of our volunteer drivers areFort Carson Soldiers,” she said. “My volunteers fromFort Carson are absolutely amazing; I can’t talk highly enough of them.”

Rispin noted that a former post Soldier loggedmore than 800 hours and several current drivers have300-400 volunteer hours with the program.

Volunteering for the program allows Soldiers towork toward their Military Outstanding VolunteerService Medal.

“The time spent volunteering goes toward your volunteer ribbon and promotion points,” said Vasquez.

The program is open to all residents of the FrontRange community and has provided more than13,000 safe rides. Since the program’s inception,

more than 700 designated drivers have been militarypersonnel, Rispin said.

“It’s a great resource for Soldiers,” said 1st Lt.Brian Garcia, program volunteer, Headquarters andHeadquarters Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion.“It helps prevent DUIs and keeps Soldiers safe; ableto deploy and accomplish the mission.”


Don’t drink and driveProgram sends two volunteer drivers

to a sponsored location to provide safe rideshome for Soldier, vehicle and passengers,

Thursday-Sunday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. For more information call Designated Driver

of Colorado Springs at 719-650-3450 or visit http://NoDuiCoSprings.com.

“It’s Soldiers helpingSoldiers. ... I try to do my part to prevent (DUIs) from happening.”

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AFAP conference addresses singles’ issuesStory and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome

4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

The Elkhorn Conference Center buzzed withconversation as Soldiers from units across Fort Carsonspoke with the Better Opportunities for SingleSoldiers council and facilitators from the Directorateof Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation toaddress issues and concerns on post, Sept. 19.

About 60 Soldiers attended the BOSS Army FamilyAction Plan conference to discuss solutions for concernsspecific to single Soldiers. The top five Soldiers’

concerns will be sent tothe installation’s AFAPmeeting to be addressedat the post level.

“BOSS AFAP isdifferent than the ArmyCommunity ServiceAFAP, because it’sspecifically for singleSoldiers,” said Cpl.Rachael Robertson,installation BOSSpresident, U.S. ArmyGarrison Fort Carson.“We have a separate onebecause we want (single)Soldiers to be included.”

BOSS AFAP acti-vated in 1989 to meetthe recreation needs ofsingle Soldiers. In 1991,it expanded to includequality of life, recreation,leisure, community

service and other topics andissues important to Soldiers.

“AFAP doesn’t just meanSoldier, spouse, kid; it means the‘Army Family.’ Single Soldiersplay a role in that Family, so theyhave to have their voices heard aswell” said Rushaunda Farmer,workforce development specialist,Directorate of Human Resources.“I think that having a separateBOSS AFAP lets single Soldiersbring up issues specific to them; itprovides that platform for themto do something about issues thatthey see within their community.”

Kicking off the BOSS AFAPconference, Garrison CommandSgt. Maj. Steven O. Green spoketo the Soldiers, encouragingthem to think of installationissues and solutions to fix them.

“The BOSS program is the Soldiers’ program,and today, they are here to make the installationbetter for single Soldiers by voicing their opinion tothe installation level,” said Green.

Soldiers take their concerns and issues, andvote on the top five issues to be addressed at theinstallation level, said Green. This conference istheir chance to voice their concerns on things gearedtoward single Soldiers.

Starting off the conference with an “ice breaker,”Soldiers split into groups of 10 and played a game.“We had Soldiers participate in the game as a way toget them out of their shells,” said Spc. ElizabethErickson, BOSS vice president, Headquarters and

Headquarters Company, 1st Special TroopsBattalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision. “It helped them to talk to the otherSoldiers and feel more comfortable.”

After the game, each Soldier received a half sheetof colored paper. Every Soldier with the same colorpaper split into their designated groups, occupyingdifferent rooms around the conference center.

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Steven O. Green talks toSoldiers about the importance of expressing their issuesand concerns about Fort Carson during a BetterOpportunities for Single Soldiers Army Family Action Planconference at the Elkhorn Conference Center, Sept. 19.

See BOSS on Page 11

Top 5 concernsThe following issues wereforwarded to the postArmy Family Action Plan to be addressed at theinstallation level:ØOpportunity to have

pets in the barracksØChoosing to live on

or off postØOpting out of a meal

card or being able to use them at shoppettesor the commissary

ØGetting unit commandersmore involved withBetter Oppor tunities forSingle Soldiers program

Ø Increased security at the post gates

Sept. 28, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER

Miscellaneous

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 6399th/6404th RTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefitsinclude earning retirement points and “good” years;optional monthly nonpaid drill weekends; continuedmilitary training; paid annual training opportunities;earning retirement points via correspondence courses;and easy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 [email protected] for more information.

German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge— training and testing is conducted monthly. Eventsinclude swimming, marksmanship, track and fieldevents (100-meter dash, shot put, long jump or highjump and 3,000-meter run or 1,000-meter swim) anda 12-kilometer road march. Soldiers with physicallimitations can also participate with an approvedalternate event authorized by medical personnel.Upon completion of all required events, Soldiers areawarded a badge in gold, silver or bronze level —determined by results of the marksmanship and roadmarch. This is a foreign military award authorized tobe worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform.Soldiers should submit packets through their chainof command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 526-5282or email [email protected]. ContactChief Warrant Officer David Douglas at 720-250-1221 or email [email protected].

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.

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 thirdTuesday of each month at the Family ConnectionCenter from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMCis open to all active members and those interestedin becoming future SAMC members. The club wasoriginally a U.S. Forces Command organization ofelite noncommissioned officers but is now anArmywide program for those who meet the criteriaand have proven themselves to be outstandingNCOs through a board/leadership process. Contactthe SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at526-5661 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.

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 emergenciesor 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 GaryGrant 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.

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 andperforms 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.

Briefings

75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are heldTuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noonto 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant firstclass with a minimum General Technical Score of105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher on theArmy Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Rangerphysical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html for more information.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training— is held Oct. 16-18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inbuilding 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post carwash. Class is limited to 50 people on a first-come,first-served basis. Contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614 or [email protected] for moreinformation.

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 andenvironmental needs. To schedule an orientation,contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; orRufus Guillory at [email protected].

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Joel Hefley Community Center conference room,6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Officerecommends spouses accompany Soldiers to thebriefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for

personnel 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.

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.

Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from anymilitary occupational specialty, have a generaltechnical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, andpass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 orvisit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

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• 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.

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on the first floor ofbuilding 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replacement Value claimants mustsubmit Department of Defense Form 1840R to thecarrier within 75 days. Shipment under DefensePersonal Property Program claimants must log intothe Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil and report all the items onlinewithin 75 days. Claims must be submitted withinnine months directly with carriers to receive fullreplacement value for missing and destroyeditems. All other claims should be submitted to FortCarson Claims Office within two years of the date

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.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack 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: 5-6:30 p.m.

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Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

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Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours— The Correspondence (Release of Infor mation) Officein the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedThursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for details.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is ableto help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building 1430, room233. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563.The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidaysand weekends is 526-0051. Know your rights.

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Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 67thArmor Regiment, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, conductedbasic warrior tasks training at Fort Carson’sTraining Area Bravo, Sept. 11-19.

The training was set up in six lanes andcovered more than 40 tasks, said Sgt. 1stClass Travis Palin, noncommissionedofficer in charge of the training, Head -quarters and Headquarters Company, 1stBn., 67th Armor Reg.

The tasks included first aid, react tocontact, react under indirect fire, hand andarm signals, weapons assembly for M4 andM9, land navigation, improvised explosivedevice detection, how to search suspects,media training and chemical, biological,radiological and nuclear detection.

Palin said each squad would take aboutan hour to an hour and a half to get througheach lane.

“Overall the training is going realwell,” Palin said. “We had some roughpatches when we first started out, but thatis to be expected. Everybody has to knowtheir skill level 1 tasks and it’s important to

get the kinks out, so Soldiers who can’tremember from basic training get a refresher.”

The training was set up for all Soldiersfrom private to staff sergeant to movethrough the lanes.

“It was a good refresher,” said Spc.Travis Connelly, Company C, 1st Bn., 67thArmor Reg. “There were a lot of things thenew guys didn’t know on the medical lanes,and they need to know those lifesavingtechniques, so it helped out a lot.

“This training is useful and you neverknow when you are going to have to use it,”said Connelly. “Some things you neverthink will happen actually do happen, andyou need the knowledge to overcomethat situation.”

Each lane was overseen by an NCOwho trained the Soldiers and evaluatedthem as they performed the tasks.

“The Soldiers are learning and they areabsorbing a lot of information all at once,and they are doing a good job,” said StaffSgt. Daniel Pine, noncommissioned officerin charge of the react-to-contact lane,Company A, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.

“Everything we are training on outhere is used during deployment so I hopethe (Soldiers) take away as much of theknowledge as they can.”

Spc. Travis Connelly, Company C, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, pulls his M40 Field ProtectiveMask over his head while an alarm sounds during warrior skills training atFort Carson’s Training Area Bravo, Sept. 18.

“I think that it’s a good idea thatthe BOSS program is holding thisconference; it’s a good way to get theinformation out,” said Spc. SamanthaSwope, food service specialist, HHC,1st STB, 1st BCT. “We have theopportunity to discuss issues on FortCarson like policies and facilities.”

The DFMWR facilitators andSoldiers told the others in the grouptheir names and what they like to doaround post and Colorado Springs.

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ranging from pet-friendly barracks, toimproved security at the post gates.

“As a council, we are the voice ofevery single Soldier on post, whichincludes single parents and geographicalbachelors. We hold the annual BOSSAFAP so we are aware of what theywant,” said Robertson.

The council tries to work all theissues through the sergeant major.When Soldiers submit issues, theBOSS council, Green and DFMWRall make plans to address every issueas best they can, said Robertson.

BOSS AFAP has had its biggestturnout of Soldiers this year, who havecome up with dozens of issues to be

addressed, including issues about theBOSS program itself.

This was the first year BOSS hashad an issue brought up that had to dowith the BOSS program itself, whichwas a milestone in BOSS AFAP, saidRobertson. Soldiers wanted more support from commanders to push theprogram to Soldiers in their units.

Soldiers told their facilitators thatthey weren’t aware of the BOSS programand activities and events it offers.

“BOSS increases the morale ofSoldiers, and I really think that commandshould push BOSS opportunities, notjust during the work week, but alsoon the weekend,” said Swope.

If units had more command partici-pation, there would be a greater turnoutfor these kinds of events, she said.

Soldiers presented their issues andconcerns to facilitators with a list ofsolutions. Each Soldier received fivevoting stickers and voted on the issuesthey wanted addressed at the installa-tion’s AFAP conference.

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Soldiers, Family and friends gatheredto celebrate the closing moments of theSoldiers’ Army careers as they were presented their military decorations andU.S. flags. The Soldiers’ spouses receivedcertificates of appreciation and a rose in recognition of their service.

Those retiring were:• Lt. Col. Mark J. Gruber, North American

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• Lt. Col. Erin V. Wilkinson, Evans Army Community Hospital

• Maj. Daniel Jentink, Space and Missile Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base

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• Master Sgt. Michael Graham, 68th CSSB, 43rd SB

• Master Sgt. Robbie R. Rohren,Directorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation

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• Sgt. 1st Class Michael Huffaker, 4th BSB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

• Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy McLean, 4th BSB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

• Sgt. 1st Class James E. Winston, 4th BSB,1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.• Staff Sgt. Christopher

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The next Fort Carson monthly post retirement ceremony takes placeNov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. in the Special Events Center.

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A good readZander Santin, fourth grader at Aragon Elementary School,in Fountain, reads to 1st Lt. Karl Jahrsdoerfer,Headquarters and Head-quarters Troop, 1st Squadron,10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, during the accelerated reading programat the school Sept. 18. Volunteers signed in students,monitored testing and read with students.


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NATICK, Mass. — Female Soldiersat Fort Campbell, Ky., preparing for anupcoming deployment to Afghanistanare getting a chance to weigh in on thelatest innovation in personal protectiveequipment: body armor designedspecifically to fit them.

Any woman who has deployed tothe combat zone can tell what’s wrongwith wearing the improved outer tacticalvest — military-speak for body armor— it’s designed for a man’s body.

“Women were having a real problemwith the fit of the IOTV,” said LynnHennessey, lead designer for the femalebody armor prototype being tested atFort Campbell. “The size extra smallwas too large for 85 percent of thefemales, so they weren’t getting a goodfit. It was too loose and too long.”

That left vulnerabilities where thebody armor left gaps, particularlyunder the arms. But it also made thevests uncomfortable enough to affectperformance, Hennessey said.

In some cases, women were reportingbruising on their hip bones because theside plates dragged down to their hips,she said. “And when they were sittingdown, it was riding up to their chins,because the torso was so long.”

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Beverly Kimball, project engineer forfemale Army aviation combat uniformsalso being developed at Natick. “Wehave specific proportions that requiredesigns for fit and function for uniformsas well as equipment.”

The Natick team came up witheight different sizes of female bodyarmor, in two different lengths, toaccommodate the force. Although thevests use the same protective platesas the generic body armor, the sideplates are slightly scaled down to fitthe new contours.

During the initial fit tests, 120female Soldiers at Fort Campbell, theU.S. Military Academy at West Point,N.Y.; Fort Benning, Ga.; and an ArmyReserve Center in Milford, Mass., gavethe prototypes a resounding thumbs-up.

“It was immediate love,”Hennessey said. “As soon as they putthem on, they would say, ‘I can’t believethis is the same body armor. Becauseof the fit, it felt so much lighter and somuch better balanced.”

But even before those first 24prototypes were fielded, Hennesseyand her team already were at workimproving them. She added darts to theside and bottom of the vest to draw itcloser to the body and provide better

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Spc. Arielle Mailloux gets some help adjusting her prototype Generation IIIImproved Outer Tactical Vest from Capt. Lindsey Pawlowski, Aug. 21, at FortCampbell, Ky. Both Soldiers are with the 1st Brigade Combat Team FemaleEngagement Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).

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coverage. She made minorimprovements to the buckles tomake them fit together better,and incorporated some of theimprovements from the third-generation unisex body armor.

Of the 100 second-generation female bodyarmor prototypes, 19 wereissued to Fort CampbellSoldiers in mid-August.

Soldiers who participatedin the test are assigned to afemale engagement team thatwill interact closely with theAfghan population, particularlywomen, when they deploy laterthis year. The plan, Hennesseysaid, was to let the Soldiers getaccustomed to wearing the newbody armor and then to train init for about five weeks.

The project team will assessthe feedback to determine if thefemale body armor is ready forfielding throughout the Army.

Army officials hope toproduce 3,000 of the new vestsand to field them to an Armybrigade to be selected next yearas a major step in that direction.

“This is a project that willhave a direct impact on theSoldiers who wear this,”Hennessey said. “It will makethem a lot more comfortable,but even more important, saferand more effective.”

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Checkpoint ensures future securityStory and photo by Spc. Tyler Meister

117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii)

ARGHANDAB DISTRICT, Afghanistan — ASeptember ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the completionof a police checkpoint in Pirpaymal near District PoliceCenter-Arghandab in Arghandab District of Kandahar province.

The Pirpaymal Checkpoint is designed to ensure long-termsecurity and stability in the region. Pirpaymal is a policesub-garrison in the Arghandab River Valley.

District Governor Haji Shah Mohammad, along with Lt.Col. Ryan B. Wolfgram, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment,2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd InfantryDivision, and Maj. Darren Keahtigh, commander ofSecurity Forces Advisory Team 37, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., cut the ribbon Sept. 5.

“I hope this checkpoint will provide security andensure the stability of the area,” Mohammad said.

Construction of the checkpoint was completed byAfghan contractors in about 90 days at a cost of about$194,660. To complete the checkpoint, the contractorsrenovated two buildings by sealing cracks and repairingwindows and constructed a perimeter wall, a fuel point, aguard tower and a latrine.

International Security Assistance Forces providedfunding and oversight of the project. The oversight wasmanaged by 1st Lt. Thomas Weadon, an engineer inSFAT 37.

“I feel that the project went smoothly,” said Weadon.“The checkpoint will improve the overall security of the areaand allow the Afghan Uniform Police to stabilize the area.”

Weadon said increased security promotes a betterstandard of living for the valley’s villagers. He also saidthe AUP can now prioritize their mission of securing thevalley and banishing any Taliban threats.

“I have been working at the Pirpaymal Checkpoint

for almost two years,” said 2nd Lt. Baryely, an AfghanUniform Police platoon officer. “I’m honored to work hereand also proud that, with the help of our ISAF partners, wehave brought dependable security to the area.”

Baryley said before the checkpoint was renovated, therewas no gate on the door and the policemen slept in tents. Hesaid before the checkpoint was established, the area was fullof Taliban and the people could not even work their orchards.

“Villagers thought we were only temporarily here toprovide security and then leave,” said Baryely. “Now that wehave a compound, the people trust that we are here to providelong-term security and that makes them happy.”

Lt. Col. Ryan B. Wolfgram, right, commander of 2nd Battalion, 1st InfantryRegiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, andMaj. Darren Keahtigh, second from left, commander of Security ForcesAdvisory Team 37 of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., help cut theribbon symbolizing the official opening of the new Pirpaymal Checkpoint,Sept. 5, in Arghandab District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan.


Cooling to heating

DPW announces transition planBy Bruce Gronczniak

Directorate of Public Works Operations andMaintenance Division

The seasonal transitionfrom cooling to heating buildings on Fort Carsonbegins Monday.

The Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractorwill begin turning off thecooling systems and preparingthe buildings for the heating season.

Although the process toturn off cooling to buildingsbegins Monday, the Directorateof Public Works operations andmaintenance contractor willactivate heating systems basedon seasonal temperatures or as directed by the garrisoncommander in order to conserve energy and cutbackon installation operations costs.

The process to turn offthe cooling systems and prepare heating systems for

the winter season takesapproximately four-to-sixweeks and will be completed,based on type of facility, to maximize comfort for the users.

During heating season, the temperature for comfortheating is set in accordancewith the 4th InfantryDivision’s fiscal 2012 EnergyEfficiency Measures policy.The policy requires that heating in the coldest part of a building is set between65-70 degrees in barracks and offices during occupiedhours and 55 degrees whenbuildings are not occupied.Maintenance shops, bays andhangars should be set at 55 degrees. Due to specialrequirements, medical facilitieswill be kept at 72 degrees.

If heating is needed higherthan the policy temperaturerange, an exception must be requested through DPW. For more information,call 526-9241.

The following is a tentative schedule, subject to change as weather dictates, for shutting down and isolating cooling systems. r Monday: All child care facilities, Soldier barracks, community service

facilities (chapels, theater, Special Events Center, legal, etc.), operationaldining facilities and post and division headquarters buildings.

r Oct. 15: All remaining buildings, facilities and industrial areas.

Schedule


Claims to the estate

Spc. Kyle R. Rookey — With deepest regret to theFamily of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kamau Gaynorat 719-503-4614 or 520-226-6281.

Upcoming eventsCoat drive — The Mountain Post Spouses Club is

collecting winter coats, scarves, hats and gloves forFort Carson Families through Nov. 1. Donationsmay be made at Family Connection, the commissary, Evans Army Community Hospital,Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, theExchange, Soldier Family Care Center and the Hub.

Privately Owned Weapon Range safety days —the Fort Carson Privately Owned Weapon range hosts safety day Oct. 20. Contact MasterSgt. Willie R. Chatman Sr. at 526-3058 or Jose L.Colon-Rosa at 526-9717 for more information.

Retiree Appreciation Day — The annual RetireeAppreciation Day takes place Oct. 13 from 7 a.m. to noon at McMahon Auditorium and theSpecial Events Center. Call 526-0682, 526-2260or 524-2342 for more information.

Santa’s Workshop — The Mountain Post SpousesClub hosts the annual Santa’s Workshop to benefit Soldiers and Families struggling financially. The club is seeking monetary and toydonations as well as volunteer elves to assist inset up, shopping and clean-up. Santa’s Workshopruns Dec. 3-7, but preparations are already taking place. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

General announcements

Clinic name changes — Effective Oct. 12, two of the MEDDAC Family Medicine Clinics will berenamed. Evans Family Medicine clinic, locatedwithin the Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family CareCenter, will become Iron Horse Family MedicineClinic. The current Iron Horse Family MedicineClinic, located on the second floor of Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, will be renamed WarriorFamily Medicine Clinic. This is only a namechange. Patients remain with their assigned primarycare managers in their current clinic locations.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month — TRICAREbeneficiaries who schedule mammograms duringOctober will receive a gift bag in Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital's Radiology Department.Call the Breast Care Clinic at 526-7886 to schedule an appointment. Community membersare also invited to contribute to the Breast Cancer Tree of Life outside of Healer Chapel.Write your name or the name of a loved one who has fought or is fighting breast cancer on a pink ribbon card and tie it to the tree.

Car wash construction — In an effort to improveits services, the Mountain Post Car Wash isundergoing construction to upgrade an automaticbay to an express wash. The facility remains open 24-hours for business and the staff will do its best to accommodate customers during construction. Contact Mike Jimenez at 719-226-2850 for more information.

TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients willno longer be able to access online accounts withMHS/iAS username and password. Users musteither use a registered Department of DefenseCommon Access Card or register for a DOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may also receivepersonal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at EvansArmy Community Hospital or Veterans AffairsRegional Office.

Cooling system undergoes repairs — One of the two chilling systems that provide cooling for the majority of the “banana belt” area of the cantonment is undergoing emergency repairs.Buildings in the area, which include barracks, dining facilities, gyms and administrative buildings, are currently receiving limited cooling. Repairs to the chiller is anticipatedwithin the next several weeks. The Directorateof Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience

this may cause. DPW will notify facility managers of outages or changes to the coolingsystem due to the repairs. Call the DPWOperations and Maintenance Division at 526-9241, 719-491-2943 or email [email protected] for more information.

School lunch and breakfast program — SchoolDistrict 8 is accepting applications for thenational School Lunch and School Breakfastprograms. Application forms are being providedto all homes with a letter to parents. Additionalcopies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifyingdata. Applications may be submitted any timeduring the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] more information.

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 the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulancecrew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.

New prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptions from a TRICARE networkprovider will be filled at the Soldier and FamilyCare Center located adjacent to and east ofEvans Army Community Hospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility willreduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacy is openMonday 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 719-503-7067or 719-503-7068 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 theNetwork of Care for servicemembers, veteransand their Families. The service directory component of the Network of Care now includesmore than 1,500 local resources to assist the military community, service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.orgfor 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 matchedbased on their origination and destination points,as well as days and times of travel. Users specifywhether they are offering a ride, need a ride or ifthey are interested in sharing driving duties. Whena “match” is found, users are notified immediatelyof rider options, allowing them to contact andcoordinate 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 costs for 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.

Ongoing events

Yard sales — can be held on post the first and thirdSaturday of the month through December. Post residents set up their items in front of their homes.Single Soldiers and Families who reside off post can set up in the building 5510 parking lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted by the Installation Mayoral Program, the Directorateof Public Works Housing Liaison Office and theBalfour Beatty Family Housing Office. Call the

Mayoral Program at 526-8303 or Army CommunityService at 526-4590 for more information.

Seeking speakers — The Fort Carson Public AffairsOffice is seeking Soldiers, Family members andcivilians from Fort Carson to speak about theirwork, training and varied experiences to public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region.Speakers must be well-qualified professionalswho know how to capture and maintain an audience’s attention for 20-30 minutes. Speakersshould be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations, community leaders,civic groups and schools. Contact CommunityRelations at 526-1246 or 526-1256.

Al-Anon meetings — Al-Anon is a 12-step program for families and friends of alcoholics(admitted or not). Meetings take place in the conference room of The Colorado Inn at 6 p.m. every Monday. Attendance is free and anyone can attend these open, anonymous meetings. Contact Al-Anon Service Center at 719-632-0063 for information.

Nutrition counseling and classes — The Evans Army Community Hospital NutritionCare Division offers nutrition counseling on a healthy diet, weight loss or gain, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, sportsnutrition and other nutrition-related diseases or illnesses. Nutrition classes include heart-healthy/lipid, weight loss, pregnancy nutrition,commissary tour/healthy shopping and sportsnutrition. To schedule an appointment, call theTRICARE appointment line at 719-457-2273.To register for a class, call the Nutrition CareDivision at 526-7290.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly — meets in the GrantLibrary conference room Thursdays. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $26 andincludes the TOPS magazine. Monthly dues are $5. Call Norma Rook at 719-531-7748 or TOPS at 800-932-8677 for more information.


Soldiers assist with POW rangeStory and photos by

Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán2nd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The sound of gunfire rang outacross Fort Carson as Family members,Soldiers and civilians sharpened their marksmanship skills during theprivately owned weapons range eventheld at Range 1, Saturday.

The POW range, open to service-members and their Family membersages 10 and older, Department of theArmy civilians, retirees and contractors,gave gun owners an opportunity toreceive coaching from Soldiers andpractice shooting their privately ownedweapons safely. Soldiers with 1stSquadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, volunteered at the event.

“We have the Soldiers from (1st

Sqdn., 10th Cav.), who is the sponsoring unit here today, as the(range) safeties and instructors,” saidJose Colon, range supervisor and organizer of the event. “They are helpingindividuals who might not be as comfortable with their weapon; so theyare coaching them and overseeingthem to make sure they are being safe.”

Participants were free to shoot theirweapons on their own or could requestone-on-one coaching from safeties.

“I think I’m with professionals hereand am receiving excellent assistance,”said retired Air Force Lt. Col. JanetWeaver. “The Soldiers are showing me techniques I didn’t know before.”

The POW range is run by the U.S.Army Garrison Fort Carson SafetyOffice in conjunction with Directorateof Plans, Training, Mobilization andSecurity; Directorate of EmergencyServices; Directorate of Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation andreceives support from volunteeringSoldiers from sponsoring units.

“We are supporting the range doingrange safety, putting the targets together,directing traffic and helping out anyway we can,” said Sgt. Robert Long,Troop D, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.

Volunteers were allowed to participate as well.

“Its nice to be able to do my job today, and it is another day out for me to have fun and maybe shoot atthe very end,” said Spc. Jacob Chege,Headquarters and Headquarters

Troop, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.The POW range is held the

third Saturday of the month, January-October.

“We intend to do this monthly and improve,” Weaver said. “I’mgrateful for this facility to be able to practice and get better both as sport and personal protection.”

The free event allowed participantsto have fun while they learned andimproved their shooting skills.

“Bottom line: it’s an opportunityfor people to come out, shoot and have a good time,” Colon said.

Left: John Bieganek,12, reloads hisSavage Mark II longbarrel rifle under thesupervision of hisfather, Chap. (Maj.)Ralph Bieganek, 3rdBrigade CombatTeam, 4th InfantryDivision, at the privately ownedweapons range eventat Fort Carson’sRange 1, Saturday.

Above: Staff Sgt.Christopher

Cannaday, Troop B,1st Squadron, 10thCavalry Regiment,

2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th InfantryDivision, coaches

retired Air Force Lt.Col. Janet Weaver on

pistol holding techniques, during a

privately ownedweapons range

Saturday at Range 1.

Sgt. Robert Long, left, Troop D, and Spc. Jacob Chege, Headquarters and HeadquartersTroop, both from 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, put together targets for the privately owned weapons range event.

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Just when you start forgettingabout the nuisance, it circles backfor its annual appearance. Flu seasonis almost here.

Influenza is caused by a virus thatis spread through respiratorydroplets in the air and on surfaceswhen an infected person coughs,sneezes or talks. There are a few ways these droplets enteranother person’s body. Someonecan breathe them in or they cantouch the eyes, nose or mouthafter touching a surface whereinfected respiratory secretionslanded. Once a person is infected, symptoms usuallybegin to appear within one tofour days and can last for up to two weeks. Symptoms includefever, cough, sore throat, runnynose, muscle aches, fatigue,headache and occasionally diarrhea and vomiting.

While most people who get the flu will have anuncomfortable but relativelymild illness, others are at highrisk for severe illness and evendeath. Those people includeinfants, pregnant women, theelderly, and people with other

illnesses that affect the ability to fight off diseases, such as cancer orauto-immune disorders. The Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention estimates that on average 36,000 people will die each year from the flu or flu-related complications. Inaddition, people infected with the fluare more likely to develop bacterial

pneumonia. People in those high risk groups should also be screened to determine if they should get the pneumonia vaccine.

There are effective ways to prevent catching or spreading theflu. Important prevention activitiesinclude washing hands frequently,especially when sick; coughing or

sneezing into a tissue or a sleeve andthrowing used tissues away; stayinghome if you are sick so you don’tspread germs; and getting an annualflu vaccination.

According to the CDC, theinfluenza vaccine effectively preventsflu infection for most people, and can lessen the severity of the illness

in those for whom it doesn’t provide complete protection.

Everyone over the age of 6 months is encouraged to get a flu vaccination each year. Yearly vaccinations are necessarybecause flu viruses tend tochange over time, which meansthat the vaccine will have tochange along with the viruses inorder to be effective. The vaccineis now available in three differentforms: a shot in the muscle, anasal spray and a shot under theskin. However, at Fort Carson,only the shot in the muscle andnasal spray will be offered.

For more information oninfluenza and vaccinations, a fluinformation recorded message is available at 526-6422 and athttp://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.htm. Generalinfluenza information is alsoavailable at http://www.cdc.govand http://www.flu.gov.


Immunization clinics

Evans Army Community HospitalPreventive Medicine will host seasonalinfluenza immunization clinics for all TRICARE beneficiaries 6 months and olderwho need only a flu vaccination.

The clinics will be held at the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, on Mekong Street:v Oct. 15-19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.v Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.v Oct. 23-26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vaccinations can also be obtained during visits with a primary care provider or duringestablished immunization clinic walk-in times.

Active-duty servicemembers will be vacci-nated through their units or medical personnel.

Retirees may be vaccinated duringRetiree Appreciation Day, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m.to noon at the Special Events Center.

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Layout by Jeanne Mazerall

Story and photos by Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

In the final formation Sept. 21, 19 spouses covered in sweat, mud and welts stood before Capt. Shayne Heap.

“Tell your friends they either have tiny hearts or tiny children,” said Heap, commander,Rear Detachment, 2nd Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 4thInfantry Division.

That morning, 45spouses stood in the formation, ready to tackle physical training,land navigation, weaponssimulators and paintballand obstacle courses aspart of 4th BCT’s JayneWayne Day. Throughoutthe day, that numberdwindled due to personalobligations with school,work or children.

“We had a goodturnout,” said AmyMingus, wife of Col.James J. Mingus, brigadecommander. “It’s a fun daythat builds camaraderie.This gives (spouses) achance to see what theirSoldiers are doing.”

In the physical training pit outside the 4th BCTheadquarters building, spouses shouted reps as theycompleted rowers, rear lunges, squat benders andpushups, following Staff Sgt. Jamie Jenness’ lead.

“They seemed to catch on and were motivated,”said Jenness, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th BCT. “They need a lot of practice, but it’s good to see them come out here and at least try.”

Jenness led the spouses through the PT session,which included lateral,vertical and shuttle runs.

“My legs are onfire,” said MarshallBinkley, spouse. “I’m getting a newappreciation for what(my wife) does. I’m outof shape. I don’t think Icould do minimal PT.”

Binkley said he was looking forward to the events after PT — specifically theweapons simulator.

“I like anything that has to do withfirearms,” he said.

Command Sgt. Maj.Willie Pearson, RearDetachment brigadesergeant major, playeddrill sergeant as thespouses stood in formation, shouting

for his “recruits” to hurry up and shut up.“It’s fun,” he said after scolding a spouse for

talking on her phone. “It’s nice seeing the spousesget out here enjoying themselves.”

Pvt. Michael Copeland, 4th STB, led his team of spouses to victory during the land navigation portion of the day, which had spouses tracking various points around the 4th BCT complex using a compass.

“They did good,” he said. “I explained it onceand they took over.”

“There’s definitely a learningcurve, but we figured it out,” saidDawn Turnboo, a member of thewinning team.

After a lunch of Meals Ready-to-Eat, the group split up to tacklethe obstacle courses and weaponssimulator where spouses fired riflesand a .50-caliber machine gun.

“Paintball and the simulatorwas the best part,” said MollyWolf, after completing a half-mileobstacle course.

Before the final formation, the spouses who survived theday’s events compared welts,bruises and experiences.

“I’m getting a new appreciation for what my husband does,” said Natalie Ryan. “Now I understand why my husband comes hometired and muddy.” Spouses attempt to march in step as a Soldier calls cadence, Sept. 21.

Kimberly Figueroa tests her compass before a land navi-gation exercise, Sept. 21. Figueroa was one of 45 spousesto participate in Jayne Wayne Day, hosted by Soldiersfrom 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.Spouses sift through Meals Ready-to-Eat for lunch Sept. 21.

Training rifles in hand, spouses race

through a tire obstacle Sept. 21. The half-mile

obstacle course wasthe final event for

spouses participatingin Jayne Wayne Day.

Spouses performthe prone rowduring a morningphysical trainingsession, Sept. 21.

Spouses get taste of


Leaders share Soldier experienceStory and photo by Andrea Sutherland

Mountaineer staff

Community leaders got dirty at Range 51 Sept.19 during the third Leadership Fort Carson Tour.

Sue Scherer, associate dean of Regis University,braved the dust in order to shoot an M4 rifle. She hither target six times, including one hit on the silhouette.

“I’m surprised I did so well,” she said, admiringher grid. “I had a very good coach.”

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Leikam said Scherer was a good student.

“She followed the fundamentals of marksmanship,” said Leikam, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “That’s what we teach the Soldiers.”

“It’s a little bit unnerving, but it’s a good confidence builder,” Scherer said.

She joined 13 other community leaders for a day of outreach with Fort Carson personnel.Attendees heard briefings from 4th Inf. Div. commanding general, discussed the importance of leadership roles in the community and had an opportunity to meet Soldiers and learn abouttheir mission and training.

“I think every citizen should have to come hereand see what these guys go through,” said PeggyLittleton, El Paso County Board of Commissioners.“This has been very informative and educational.”

To experience some of what a Soldier carries downrange, Littleton tried on body armorand held a rifle.

“It’s very heavy,” she said. “It gives you a great respect for these guys. It would be very difficult to shoot a weapon with all of this on.”

Civilians had an opportunity to ask Soldiersquestions about various weapons and their training.

Littleton watched as Soldiers from the fieldartillery regiment zeroed their rifles as part of atraining exercise.

“Watching the live fire, you actually haveobjectives to meet,” she said. “You’re not justshooting to shoot.”

Tim Leigh, Hoff and Leigh Management, Inc., said having a chance to meet with Maj. Gen.Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, was beneficial.

“He spoke eloquently of his vision of leadershipand how it effects organizational change,” Leighsaid. “He seemed like a real, down-to-earth person.”

Tom Allee, Center for American Values, saidthe entire experience was rewarding for the civilians involved.

“I think it’s extremely important for theAmerican people to see this and understand this,” he said. “We’re fortunate. … It’s a shame moreAmericans can’t see this.”

Staff Sgt. Kenneth Leikam, 3rd Battalion, 16 Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,coaches Sue Scherer, associate dean of Regis University, as she aims at a target on Range 51, Sept. 19. Scherer joined13 community members for the Leadership Fort Carson tour, which provided participants insight into Army life.


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Rifle deer and elk seasons beginMonday on Fort Carson and chronic wasting disease is a continuing concern for big game hunters.

In April 2004, a deer from the southernBroadmoor area tested positive for the disease that has slowly spread southward to Fort Carson.

CWD is an incurable, fatal neurologicaldisease contracted by deer and elk. The

ailment slowly attacks the brain of infectedanimals, but observable symptoms do notgenerally appear until the later stages of the infection. Symptoms include emaciation— the animal becomes extremely skinny,and loses fat and muscle mass — andabnormal behavior to include their fear of humans. Their head and ears will droop and they seem lethargic prior to succumbing to the disease.

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There is currently no scientific evidence available thatchronic wasting disease is transmissible to humans, but studies continue. A few basic precautions will ensure that harvested animals are safe to eat:±Do not shoot, handle or eat any animal that appears

sick; report the animal to Range Control or to a FortCarson conservation officer.

±Do not eat the meat from any animal that tests positive for chronic wasting disease.

±Wear rubber or disposable gloves when field dressing a deer or elk.

±Do not eat, drink or smoke while dressing game.±Avoid handling brain and spinal tissues. ±Do not eat raw portions of wild game or feed them to pets.±Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol wipes after

field dressing animals. Clean tools with hot soapy waterand disinfect with a 10 percent chlorine bleach solution.

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at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is opento members of all branches of service.

Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for more

information.Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’

Memorial Chapel 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 more information, call 526-8263.

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains

(Religious Support Office)” for the latestevents and schedules.

Bethlehem Bash items needed: Unbroken turkeybreast bones; pinecones; plastic, six-pack canholders; and paper grocery bags are needed forthis year’s Bethlehem Bash. Items can be droppedoff in room 133 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.Contact Heidi McAllister at [email protected] for more information.

Military Council of Catholic Women meets Fridayfrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.For information call 526-5769 or visit “Fort CarsonMilitary 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.

Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283or 719-649-1671 for more information.

Deployed Spouses Groupmeets for fellowship, foodand spiritual guidanceWednesday at 5 p.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelFellowship Hall. Childrenare welcome to attend.Call Cecilia Croft at 526-5769 for information.

Heartbeat, a supportgroup for battle buddies,Family members andfriends who are suicidesurvivors, meets the second Tuesday of eachmonth from 6:30-8 p.m.

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]

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Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information.

Jesus offers life without bitterness, angerCommentary by

Chap. (Capt.) George Tyger 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division

This is a strange verse. How can someone take an additional burden and still find rest? I will give you rest, but only if you take on this yoke.

The people to whom Jesus was talkingwere already burdened. They were those in society who worked so that all rich and powerful would not have to.

Think about the image that saying “takemy yoke upon you” would bring forth in the

agricultural society that Jesus livedin. It was an image of doing, of

working. It was an image of tillingthe soil, getting your hands

dirty and making things grow. He didn’t say take my

yoke and believe certainthings. He said take myyoke and make something

grow. He was talking about a message that required doing.

The yoke of Jesus is not about yourbeliefs, but your actions. It is about how you live every day. It is about picking upand carrying something far more weightythan beliefs alone. But paradoxically, if youdo that you will find rest — your life willbecome more meaningful, powerful and free.

So what is the yoke Jesus was talkingabout? I think it comes in the words “I am meek and lowly in heart.” Beingmeek in this sense does not mean lettingpeople walk all over you. It is not beingweak. Jesus was anything but weak. Afterall, he stood up against the biggest, most powerful rulers around and never backeddown. He saw injustice and sought to bring healing to the world. But how did hedo that? He did it without anger, withoutbitterness, without hate.

I believe that is how we are called to liveour lives as well. The busyness and uncer-tainty of Army life makes it easy to becomebitter and angry. Yet, to follow these base and

hurtful emotions is the easy way. The moredifficult way, the way that is truly the burden,is to face the most difficult moments in ourlives without building bitterness in our hearts.

When we are able to free ourselvesfrom anger and bitterness, a weight is lifted. When we take on the yoke of Jesus,a way of life free from anger and bitternessthen our burden is truly light and easy.Saying this is easy, doing it is very difficult. But in all we do we must try to put these things out of our hearts.

The American preacher and pastorHoward Thurman said, “Jesus rejectedhatred. It was not because he lacked vitalityor the strength. It was not because helacked incentive. Jesus rejected hatredbecause he saw that hatred meant death to the mind, death to the spirit, death to communion with his Father. He affirmedlife; and hatred was the great denial.”

Let us then take the yoke of Jesus in ourlives, to love, to care, to hope that beyond our anger, bitterness or pain there remainshope that love can prevail.

Carson this year were doubled from50-100, primarily to help reduce thespread of the disease in centralColorado. The number of doe tags was unchanged. To date, no elk onFort Carson have tested positive for

CWD and the disease has not beenfound in any animal at the PiñonCanyon Maneuver Site.

CWD testing of deer harvestedon Fort Carson is mandatory. Tissue samples are collected at the Colorado Parks and WildlifeService Center at 4255 Sinton Roadin Colorado Springs. There are nocollection facilities on Fort Carson.

To ensure compliance, the normal$25 testing fee is waived for deerharvested on the installation. See the Colorado Parks and Wildlifewebsite at http://wildlife.state.co.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/DOW/Hunting/BigGame/CWD for moreinformation on submission times and procedures.

Hunters whose deer test positive

for CWD are eligible for a license feerefund or may receive an antlerlesstag. If the hunting season has ended,an antlerless tag will be issued for the next year’s season. The State of Colorado will reimburse reasonable costs for processing aCWD-positive animal, see theColorado big game hunting brochurefor further details.

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are heavy laden, and I will give yourest. Take my yoke

upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek

and lowly in heart:and ye shall find restunto your souls. Formy yoke is easy, andmy burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-29


Story and photo by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer staff

An intramural team of FortCarson Soldiers claimed secondplace in the Colorado SpringsYMCA fall basketball program.

After posting an undefeatedrecord in the six-week regularseason against some of the top competition in the area, the post team earned runner-uphonors in the league’s end of season tournament.

“We came into this seasonwith the goal of establishing ourself as a good defensive teamand that is what we wanted to do as much as we wanted to win the championship,” saidFort Carson coach Angel “Ace”Acevedo. “We think we succeededat becoming a good defensiveteam. We learned to depend on ourdefense to get out of situationsand help us win games.

“I think we have a team thathas jelled (together) and shouldbe very competitive in theupcoming winter season,”Acevedo said.

The season featured many highlights for Acevedo and the

Soldiers, who had to overcomemany obstacles during the season.

The biggest obstacle was theSoldiers played against teams that have been together for years and had a camaraderie andunderstanding of each other’sabilities that only comes fromplaying together on a consistentbasis. Acevedo held an open tryout, as he always does before a season, and wound up with amix of players who playedtogether for a short period oftime and several newcomers.

Over the six-week period theteam committed itself to goingfrom individuals to a team and theresults showed on the court. The team went through the regularseason undefeated, including athrilling two-point decision over a Colorado Kings team that hasbeen dominant for years.

The Soldiers continued their dominant run when theplayoffs began, winning thefirst three games to secure aspot in the championship round.Due to military commitments,the team was not at full strengthfor the championship round and fell to the Kings after twocontests Sunday.

Soldiers net2nd in tourney

MountaineerMountaineer Sports FeatureSports Feature

CombinetestLevi Hokkala, right,Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation intramuralsports office, checks thetime of a participant in the 40-yard dash during thepost’s first football combineSaturday at Iron HorseSports and Fitness Center. A number of Soldiers tookpart in the combine thatmeasured their speed in the 40-yard dash, their vertical and horizontal jumping ability and overallathleticism. Hokkala said the intramural sports officeis hoping to offer the combine again in the spring.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Fort Carson’s Nathanikel “Big Slim” Prigdon, right, dunks the ball over a Colorado Kings defenderSaturday at the Downtown YMCA in Colorado Springs.


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The Fountain-Fort Carson HighSchool Trojans football team travels toDenver Friday for a titanic matchupwith Valor Christian High School.

The undefeated Trojans face the two-time 4A champions — playing at the 5A level this year — in what may be the best contest of the week in Coloradohigh school football. The game can beheard live on KREL AM 1580 at 7 p.m.Valor Christian enters the game on a two-game winning streak after poundingHeritage, 42-0, and Legend, 51-0. TheTrojans picked up a 33-7 road win againstthe Palmer Terrors Sept. 21.

Carson Middle School will host two sporting events this week.

The girls’ volleyball team will hostCheyenne Mountain Middle SchoolMonday at 3:30 p.m. at the school’s gym. The boys’ football team will hostFalcon Middle School Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Both contests will have seventh and eighth grade games.

Iron Horse Sports and FitnessCenter will host a singles and doublesracquetball tournament Oct. 24-25.

The single-elimination tournamentwill be played in a best-of-three format.

Officials said the tournament will be limited to 20 singles players and 10 doubles teams. All participants must beDepartment of Defense identificationcardholders. Prizes will be awarded forfirst and second place. Entry deadline isOct. 22. For more information contactJoe Braxton at 526-3972.

The U.S. Air Force Academy FalconGround Speed club is scheduled tohold the Lindsey Brown TriathlonSunday at the academy.

According to race officials, the racewill consist of three events — swimming,biking and running. Officials said therewill be 750-meter, 20-kilometer, andfive-kilometer length sprint triathlons.Proceeds go to the Rando Fund, a charitythat supports cadets in times of need. Formore information visit the club’s websiteat http://www.falcongroundspeed.com.

The 2012 National PhysiqueCommittee GNC Natural ColoradoOpen Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure,Bikini and Physique Championshipswill be held Oct. 13 at ColoradoHeights University Theater, (formerlyTeikyo Loretto Heights), 3001 S. Federal Blvd., in Denver.

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Getting readyA Soldier celebrates a touchdown catch Saturday during a pickupgame. Players are getting ready for the upcoming intramural footballseason, which kicks off Saturday at the Mountain Post Sports Complexfootball fields.

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Soccer battle Members of the youth soccer program compete to see who could reach the ball firstduring soccer action Saturday at Pershing Field.

the men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. Judging will then takeplace in women’s bodybuildingand physique; fitness routines,bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, respectively,at 10:30 a.m. Finals begin at 5 p.m.

The Directorate of Familyand Morale, Welfare and recreation offers “Fit Mommas,”a class for pregnant and post-partum mothers.

The program, offered for the past two years, is a safe andeffective stroller fitness classtaught outdoors by certifiedinstructors incorporating theenvironment, resistance tubing,plenty of creativity and thestroller to get a complete bodyworkout in 60 minutes.

Free classes taught by Sarah Dingeman are heldMonday and Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. Classes are also offered from 9-10 a.m. Tuesdayand Thursday, taught by DeenaGerber, for a minimal fee.Classes are open to anyone withDFMWR privileges. For moreinformation call 526-2706.

Cheyenne Shadows Golfcourse will host the secondannual Cheyenne ShadowsHandicap Stroke PlayTournament Oct. 14.

Tee times will begin at 7 a.m. Anyone interested in playing in the tournament cansign up at the golf course. Playersmust have a recognized handicap.Awards will be presented to thelow gross and low net — a playercan only win one — and thehighest finish. The entry fee is$30. For information or to signup for the event contact the pro shop at 526-4102.

The next CommandingGeneral’s Golf Scramble isscheduled for Thursday at theCheyenne Shadows Golf Club.

The cost for the scramble is$30, which includes greens fees,a golf cart, lunch, range balls andprizes. Call Cheyenne Shadows at526-4102 for more information.

Teams of four or five are needed to compete in the Race Against Suicide 15K Commander’s Cup Run, Sunday.

Deadline for team entries is11 a.m. Friday. The entry fee hasbeen paid for Fort Carson teamscompeting in the Commander’sCup. The run starts at 8 a.m. at El Pomar Youth Sports Park,2212 Executive Circle inColorado Springs. To compete,contact Suicide PreventionPartnership of the Pikes PeakRegion at 719-573-7447 or email [email protected]. For information about the race log on to http://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org.

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An independent film, “Saints and Soldiers:Airborne Creed” is in a one-time special seven-dayengagement at Tinseltown Theater, Friday-Thursday.The film tells the story of a little known battle,Operation Dragoon, that occurred in August1944, during an invasion of southern Franceshortly after the invasion of Normandy. The story follows three U.S. paratroopers who were separated from their unit and fought withthe French Underground. Regular admissionapplies for this film, which shows at 11:30 a.m.,2, 4:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Several actors and extraswill be at the 7 p.m. Friday showing. Tinseltownis at 1545 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.

Two Mile High Club’s aspen tours in CrippleCreek are Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Freetours to see the fall colors in the backcountry areon a first-come, first-served basis — reservationsare not accepted. Tours are free, but donations areappreciated. Meet at the Cripple Creek DistrictMuseum, 520 E. Bennett Ave., in Cripple Creek.

Florissant Fossil Beds hosts “Wapiti Walks,” Friday-Sunday from 5-7:30 p.m. A presentationabout the bull elks is followed by a trail hike to look for and listen to bugling elks on theFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument.Registration is required. Call 719-748-3253, ext.161. Entrance fee to the national monument is $3.

Cheyenne Mountain Park hosts its third annual“No Child Left Inside Event” Saturday, 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. at the main trailhead parking lot.Activities include archery, a bug hunt, basic GPSand geocaching, prairie dog observation, animaltrack identification and more. The event is freebut every vehicle entering the park must buy a $7 day use pass or have an annual ColoradoState Parks pass. A food vendor will be on site.Call 576-2016 for more information.

The National Park Service, U.S. Fish and WildlifeService, U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau ofLand Management have all declared National

Public Lands Day, Saturday as a fee-free day.An America the Beautiful National Parks andFederal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active-duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online. athttp://www.store.usgs.gov/pass/military.html.

Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole celebratesMilitary Appreciation Oct. 1-30, by admittingany active-duty military member and/or spousewith valid military identification free of charge.Dependent children 10 and up will receive themilitary rate of $13.95, but anyone older than 10 must show their military identification card to get the discount. Retirees are also eligible for the $13.95 rate. Santa’s Workshop, on thePikes Peak Highway, is open Friday-Tuesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Christmas Eve. Call684-9432 for more information.

Elitch Amusement Park’s major rides are stillavailable although the water park is now closed.Elitch’s is open through Oct. 28, weekends only.Daily tickets at the gate are $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for those under 48 inches. Buy threetickets at ITR for $28 each, get one free.

The Harvest Festival at Rock Ledge RanchHistoric Site is Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. andadmission is free. Activities cost a small fee and include horse-drawn wagon rides, old-timemusic and pumpkin picking. Visitors may tour the 1880s Rock Ledge House and the 1907 estate.Food vendors will be on site or visitors may bringa lunch. Rock Ledge Ranch is located left of the Garden of the Gods entrance off 30th Street.

Upcoming Pikes Peak Center events include:• Tap Dogs perform Oct. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets for events in Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., call 520-SHOWfor tickets or visit the box office.

World Arena has the following events scheduled:• Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions,

including top performing gymnasts of the just completed Olympics, is Saturday. Tickets start at $25.

• “Batman Live,” a $15 million live-action arenaadventure production with fight sequences, illusions, a large cast of actors and a batmobile,

is in the World Arena Oct. 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.and Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50.

• The Trans-Siberian Orchestra is in the WorldArena Nov. 17.

Air Force Academy concerts for the 2012-2013season include “Capitol Steps” Oct. 5 at PalmerHigh School; “Titanic the Musical” Nov. 2; JohnTesh Holiday Show Dec. 7; “Nunset Boulevard”Feb. 1, “Midtown Men” March 8; and “Rat PackShow” April 19. Call the box office at 333-4497.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center announces its 2012-2013 theater season: “Gypsy: AMusical Fable” is on stage through Oct. 21, “A Christmas Story” is Nov. 29-Dec. 12, “Preludeto a Kiss,” Jan. 31-Feb. 17; “Other Desert Cities”March 14-31, “The Drowsy Chaperone” May 9-June 2 and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris,” is June 20-30. Season tickets are available at the box office, 634-5583.The Fine Arts Center theater is at 30 W. Dale St.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science hasopened a special exhibit, “A Day in Pompeii”that runs through Jan. 13, Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79, destroying the Roman city of Pompeii, which has been excavated. Thisexhibit provides a glimpse into life before theeruption. Special tickets are required for theexhibit at $26 for adults and $17 for junior students. Tickets are timed and may be purchasedin advance for a specific date or at the door, if available. The museum is at 2001 ColoradoBlvd.; call 303-370-6000. Parking is free.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has a newexhibit — the Old West comes alive and visitorsare encouraged to “Discover the New Frontier.”Related activities will be in the Magic CarpetTheater Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.Admission is $4 for adults ($3 for military) and $3 for children. The museum is at 315 S. Santa Fe in Pueblo.

On its anniversary Oct. 20, the Asian PacificMarket at 615 Wooten Road, Suite 160, celebrates with a lion and dragon dance, dancers, martial arts demonstrations, cookingdemonstrations and food samples.

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The Four Corners area — whereColorado, Utah, New Mexico andArizona converge — was home toAnasazi Native Americans for more than 2,000 years.

The Anasazi, known as “the ancientones,” were hunters and gatherers, butover the years developed agricultural and artist skills. They also progressedfrom a nomadic lifestyle, to building pit houses as a permanent home.

They lived mostly on top of mesas,growing crops and building towers and agricultural structures.

About 1200 A.D., the Anasazi startedbuilding dwellings from stone. Thedwellings had several rooms, were sometimes several stories high and occupied by several families. They began to build these dwellings belowcliffs, possibly as camouflage and protection. The rooms were small, perhaps six feet by eight feet, with ceilings about six feet high.

It’s unknown why they changed their architectural style.

Some of the dwellings had openingshigh above the ground that served asdoors. Ladders were used to enter thehigh openings, which were then pulled inside for security. Holes that served aswindows were sometimes fitted withbranches as security.

It’s not known why the Anasazibegan abandoning the cliff dwellingsabout 1300 A.D. or where they went.

In the early 1900s, the cliff dwellingsin the Four Corners area were discovered.People began taking some of the artifactsand vandalizing the structures. A groupof citizens in Manitou Springs becameconcerned that the dwellings would be destroyed. To preserve this history, the group obtained a cliff dwelling andtransported it to Manitou Springs. Thestructure came from St. McElmo Canyon in southwestern Colorado. It isan authentic cliff dwelling that was taken apart, the rocks numbered andtransported by wagon and train toManitou Springs.

The Mesa Verde National Park,about 350 miles from Colorado Springs,was later created to preserve the cliffdwellings. More than 600 cliff dwellingshave been discovered and are protected.

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Visitors to the Manitou CliffDwellings are able to step inside thedwellings, marvel at the ingenuity of the builders and appreciate the workmanship and creativity.

Towers were built to store grain. A round kiva is a part of the ManitouCliff Dwellings and was thought to be used for community, ceremonial orreligious purposes.

Other structures at the ManitouSprings site include an oven used forbaking and a mesa dwelling, which was used by overseers of the crops.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings opened tothe public in 1907.

A pueblo structure, the type used bydescendents of the Anasazi, is beside thecliff dwellings. The pueblo was occupieduntil 1994 by a Native American family.

A tepee or tipi, used by Plains Indians,is displayed near the pueblo. Tepees ofthat time would have been covered withtanned hides, rather than the canvasmaterial on the displayed tepee.

A snack bar and picnic patio is onsite and open during summer months.

There are two museums at the cliff dwellings. Located in the lower cave of the gift shop area, is the Anasazi room, whichcontains ancient pots, tools,baskets and photographs.There’s also a display of thehistory of the cliff dwellingspreserve after it opened inManitou Springs.

The second museum,which contains displays depicting the Anasazi potterymaking, farming skills anddaily life is in a museum on the first floor of the pueblo. Ancient pots, cradleboards and hieroglyphics are also displayed.

Well stocked gift shops are at the cliff dwellings, andinclude Native American art,decorative items, calendars,figurines, pottery, sand paintings, gifts, postcards andbooks. Reproductions of someartifacts are sold in the shops.

The cliff dwelling museumis open year-round, except in

very inclement weather. Visitors can learn about wolves at

the cliff dwellings Saturday and Oct. 6and 20 and get up close with the wolves. The wolves will be on site from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. The special event is includedwith admission.

The attraction is closed Thanksgivingand Christmas.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer. It closes at 4 p.m. December-February.

Admission is $9.50 for anyone older than 12. Children ages 7-11 areadmitted for $7.50; those 6 years andunder are admitted free.

To reach Manitou Cliff Dwellings,take Highway 24 west. The cliffdwellings are west of Manitou Springs;watch for signs. The museum is on thenorth side of Highway 24 at 10 CliffDwelling Road, call 685-5242.

Just the Facts• TRAVEL TIME — 25 minutes

• FOR AGES — anyone• TYPE — ancient ruins/museum

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$ $ $ $ = $ 61 t o $ 8 0(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

Manitou Cliff DwellingsManitou Cliff DwellingsThe ManitouCliff Dwellingsincludes around structure,a kiva, which is believed tohave been usedfor religious,community orceremonial purposes.

Visitors read about theround tower building

at the Manitou CliffDwellings, where theyare allowed to explore

and touch the buildings.

A pueblodwelling, thetype used bydescendentsof theAnasazi, isnext to theManitou CliffDwellingsand serves asa museumand gift shop.

Pottery pots and bowls that are several hundred years old are displayed in the museum in the lower cave.

Visitors learn about the dailylife of the Anasazi in

displays in the museum onthe first floor of the pueblo.

Built 700 years ago

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