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2nd Lt. Theresa Ross, intelligence officer, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade SupportBattalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, launches a QR-11 Raven Unmanned AerialVehicle Jan. 17, during a two-week training course at theFort Carson Training Area. Weighing only four poundsand operated by remote control, the Raven can gathervideo or photographic intelligence or direct forces to atarget using an infrared laser. See story on pages 20-21.

Defense Departmentexpandscombat rolefor women

By David VergunArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — Secretary of DefenseLeon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff Gen. Martin Dempsey signed a memo Jan. 24,paving the way for more women to serve in directcombat roles and in more military occupationalspecialties that are now open only to males.

The memo rescinds the 1994 Department ofDefense “Direct Ground Combat Definitionand Assignment Rule,” which states in part:“Servicemembers are eligible to be assigned to allpositions for which they are qualified, except thatwomen shall be excluded from assignment to unitsbelow the brigade level whose primary missionis to engage in direct combat on the ground.”

The memo does not spell out which militaryoccupational specialties will be open to women.Rather, it directs the services to provide theirimplementation strategies to DOD by May2013. Implementation will begin this year andbe completed by 2015, Panetta said.

The reason some MOSs in the past wereclosed was “due to permissible restrictions suchas collocation, direct ground combat, privacy andberthing, special operations or long-range recon-naissance,” according to the February 2012 DOD“Report to Congress on the Review of Laws,Policies and Regulations Restricting the Serviceof Female Members in the U.S. Armed Forces.”

“This year we will begin to assign women topreviously closed occupations using clear standardsof performance in all occupational specialties,”Dempsey said.

“The burden of proof used to be ‘why shoulda woman serve in a particular specialty?’” hesaid. “Now, it’s ‘why shouldn’t a woman servein a particular specialty?’”

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We’re already in combatCommentary by Catherine Ross

Special to the Mountaineer

Until last week, female servicemembers defended theAmerican ideal of equality without experiencing the benefitsof all avenues of progression. Now that the Pentagon isrescinding the ban on women in combat units below brigadelevel and opening combat military occupational specialties to women, servicewomen will now have access to the sameopportunities to serve their country as men do.

Throughout the last decade of war, female troops have been “attached” to frontline combat units. War hasbeen a mother of necessity, and these frontline units neededmilitary intelligence, military police, civil affairs teams and more to complete the mission at hand, regardless of the gender of the Soldiers on those teams.

Despite policy, the women on thoseteams have been in combat.

I was one of those women. During ayear in Iraq as part of a Civil Affairs teamattached to 3rd Stryker Brigade CombatTeam, 2nd Infantry Division, I spent thedeployment attached to infantry companiesin Samarra, Balad and Mosul.

I found myself blending in with a platoon of infantrymen during post-curfewfoot patrols, pulling air guard from thehatches of Strykers, and experiencing the fear, adrenaline rush and anger thatenemy contact incites.

My gender did not present an issue. Idid my job. I kept up with fellow Soldierswhen we were on the move; I pulled my share of security; I faced the same mortars, small arms fire and rockets; and I ate the same strangely colored hot dogs that wereceived in marmites.

While at a particularly tiny forward operating base for a month, being the only female attached at the time, I hadto share a containerized housing unit with three maleSoldiers. All of the males were gentlemen and, for the sakeof propriety, we all became pros at getting dressed inside of zipped-up sleep systems. Since we had just spent the previous month living out of our vehicles and sleepingwherever we could find a spot, just the fact that we had a roof over our heads and cots to sleep on made the mixed-gender living situation insignificant.

Since rescinding the ban on women in combat unitsserves to catch policy up to reality, the transition should be fairly seamless. Opening combat jobs to women mayprove to be a more challenging proposition.

Approached with fairness and respect, I think integration will succeed. A dozen countries already allowwomen in combat arms jobs, including Canada, Australiaand Israel. Women in our own military have quietly beenproving themselves when pitted against male counterparts.Sgt. Sherri Gallagher beat out male competitors in the 2010Best Warrior competition, becoming its first female Soldierof the Year. Female Soldiers already compete in unarmedcombatives tournaments, matched up with opponentsaccording to weight class, regardless of gender.

If women seeking combat jobs can meet the exact same requirements that men meet, thenthey should be allowed to hold those jobs. To lower existing standards or toallow for separate, female-specific standards will be a disservice to the military. It will also be a disservice towomen; if they can hold the same job as a man by meeting lower standards, thenthey will never be seen as truly qualified,and will never receive the level of respect that male counterparts receive.

Not every male can hump 100 poundsof gear for miles, or heft 100-plus poundfield artillery rounds, but those who canand want to, are allowed to. The same will hopefully now be said of females.

There is a meritocracy at work in ourmilitary: if you can complete the training and perform yourjob to standard or better, you can serve your country andhave opportunities to succeed. In this way, the military has served as a great equalizer for many. Careers follow atrajectory based on ability and job performance, and thistrajectory will now be available to servicewomen in any job field they choose. Whether or not any choose careers in combat jobs and succeed is up to the individual, andthat’s how they should be judged — on their individualmerit, and not on their gender.

The military has already proven that race and sexualorientation are irrelevant when it comes to a Soldier’s ability to carry out the mission. Now the military will finally have a chance to prove gender is irrelevant as well.

Approachedwith fairnessand respect, I think integrationwill succeed.

“I don’t know. I would hate for one to be captured by the enemy.That wouldn’t be very good.”

Jim WheelerRetired Air Force

“If they can do the job, I don’t seewhy there’s any issue with it.”

Spc. Dennis Mailman3rd BCT

“It’s harder for women becausewe’re always competing against the guys.”

Spc. Charlene Nelson1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.

POST TALKPOST TALKWhat do you think of the new policy of women in combat roles?

Story and photo by Billie GarnerGarrison Public Affairs Office

DENVER — With the stroke of a pen, Army andcity of Denver leaders pledged their commitment tocontinue to improve the quality of life for Soldiersand their Families, during an Army CommunityCovenant signing ceremony Jan. 25.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,hosted the covenant signing with Mayor of DenverMichael B. Hancock and other area leaders at theDenver City and County Building.

The covenant uniting the civilian community ofDenver with its military neighbors at Fort Carson wassigned by Civilian Aide Emeritus to the Secretary ofthe Army, William J. Hybl; Anderson; Hancock; MaryBeth Susman, president, Denver City Council; FortCarson Garrison Commander Col. David Grosso; andCommand Sgt. Maj. William D. Woods, 89th TroopCommand, Colorado National Guard.

In the Parr Widener Library at the Denver Cityand County Building, officials signed the ArmyCommunity Covenant, which was formed in 2008 bythe Secretary of the Army to construct shared connections and strengthen relationships betweenSoldiers, Families and their local communities. “Today’s community covenant signing ceremony is

an outward representationof the vital relationshipbetween Fort Carson andour northern neighbors inDenver,” said Anderson.

He said Fort Carsonleadership continues tobe amazed by the contri-butions of the Denvercommunity. He cited theColorado Yellow RibbonParade last August thatwelcomed home service-members from their commitments in operationsworldwide and showedsupport to those stillserving and the DenverBroncos’ Military Salutein November, which recognized 25 Soldiers during their annual ceremonyat a home football game on Sports Authority Field atMile High Stadium.

“The covenant signing in Denver was arrangedby Fort Carson leaders, Denver Mayor’s office andthe El Pomar Foundation,” said TerranceMcWilliams, director of military support for the ElPomar Foundation.

The Army Community Covenant promotesand upholds state and community partnerships withthe Army to improve the quality of life for Soldiersand Families, both at their current duty stations andwhen they transfer to other military installations. Thecovenant accomplishes several goals to include

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From right, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock; Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; Mary Beth Susman, president, DenverCity Council; Garrison Commander Col. David Grosso; and Command Sgt. Maj. WilliamD. Woods, 89th Troop Command, Colorado National Guard; sign the Army CommunityCovenant between Fort Carson and the city of Denver, Jan. 25 in the Denver City andCounty Building. Terrance McWilliams, left, director of military support for the ElPomar Foundation, was the ceremony emcee.

Denver leaders pledge partnership

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As of September, 418 of the Army’s438 MOSs were open to women of allranks, according to an Oct. 31 Armyreport “Women in the Army.”

“Soldiers, both men and women,want fair and meaningful standards” tobe developed for accepting women intopreviously restricted MOSs, said Gen.Robert W. Cone, commander, U.S.Army Training and Doctrine Command,at a Pentagon media roundtable following the DOD press conference.

“I think that fairness is veryimportant in a values-based organiza-tion like our Army,” Cone said.

TRADOC has already beenstudying armies in other countrieswhere women have successfully beenintegrated into combat MOSs,countries like Canada and Israel.

The Army will be “looking atknowledge, skills and attributes ofSoldiers and get the best match inspecialties (now restricted) like infantry,

armor, field artillery and engineers,”Cone said, adding that one of theimportant attributes is physicalrequirements. “Soldiers don’t want tosee (that) degraded.”

Objective assessments and valida-tion studies, many of which havealready been completed, will look ateach requirement by MOS, he said.Tasks include things like “how muchdoes an infantryman have to lift, howmuch stuff do they have to carry andfor what distance.”

Once the validations are done, scientists will then develop MOS-specific physical fitness tests, Conesaid. Then those tests will in turn bevalidated with field studies.

Besides physical ability, theArmy will look at “traditionalimpediments,” meaning the attitudesregarding the acceptance of womeninto previously male-only MOSs, hesaid. “A lot of this is about leadershipand the organizational climate.”

The Army will take “proactivemeasures to mitigate resistance to

women going into these specialties,”Cone concluded. “We want the rightenvironment for women.”

The commander in chief approvedthe actions of Panetta and Dempsey Jan.24, as well as the work that the Army istaking to open up MOSs for women.

President Barack Obama released astatement that reads in part: “By movingto open more military positions,including ground combat units, towomen, our armed forces have takenanother historic step toward harnessingthe talents and skills of all our citizens.

“This milestone reflects thecourageous and patriotic service ofwomen through more than two centuries of American history and theindispensable role of women intoday’s military.

“Many have made the ultimatesacrifice, including more than 150women who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, patriotswhose sacrifices show that valorknows no gender.”

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Women

Photo by Spc. Kristina L. Gupton

Sgt. StephanieTremmel, with

the 86thSpecial Troops

Battalion,86th Infantry

BrigadeCombat Team,interacts with

an Afghanchild whilevisiting the

village ofDurani. The

Army will beexpanding theopportunitiesfor women to

serve in morecombat-

related military

occupationalspecialties.

recognizing the volunteer service ofindividuals in the community, the public’s contributions and also displaysthe Soldiers’ gratitude for the ongoingsupport of their local communities.

The covenant also establishes aformal commitment of support by localcommunities that is not limited to theactive-duty Army, but also includesthe Guard and Reserve.

The covenant is “an exchange ofcommitments between a community andan installation to support their militarymembers and Families who are doingtheir service to the nation,” Andersonsaid. “It is also a commitment from themilitary to be good neighbors andresponsible citizens, and to give back tothe community as well.” Andersonsaid warriors and their Families couldnot have accomplished the series ofdeployments without the support of thecommunities in which they live.

“We feel that it is important tosupport our military men and womenwho serve our country,” said Hancock.

The mayor said he is impressed bythe relationship between Denver andFort Carson.

“It was great to see our military andlocal leaders sign the Army CommunityCovenant here in Denver as the metroarea has a large footprint of military andmilitary supporters,” said Army Lt. Col.David M. Rozelle, professor of militaryscience for all Colleges in the Denvermetro area, as well as the University ofColorado at Boulder and ColoradoSchool of Mines.

The ceremony was Fort Carson’ssixth community covenant signingwith leaders from local communities— Colorado Springs and Fountain,October 2009; Pueblo West, October2011; Colorado Springs communi-ties, May; Pueblo community,August; and Custer County commu-nities of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff,September. Throughout the Army,there have been more than 450 com-munity covenants signed.

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Covenant

U.S. Army Installation Management Command

SAN ANTONIO — Army installations willcontinue to hire the critical career fields from firefighters to child care workers, Lt. Gen. MikeFerriter, commander of the U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command, announced Tuesday.

Headquarters, Department of the Army providedguidance regarding a departmentwide hiring freezeand release of term and temporary civilian personnelearlier this week. In that guidance, authority toapprove exceptions to the hiring freeze is delegated tocommanders of Army commands, Army servicecomponent commands, direct reporting units andthe administrative assistant to the secretary of the

Army for Headquarters, Department of the Armyand its field operating and staff support agencies.The above authority delegates hiring authority tothe commanding general, U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command.

“I am authorizing the hiring to continue in thefollowing program areas to ensure we continue toprovide programs and services in support of criticalmissions, national security, safety of human life andthe protection of private property,” Ferriter said.

Garrisons are given approval to hire firefighters,security guards, civilian police, air traffic controllers,lifeguards, Sexual Harassment/Assault Response andPrevention program staff (permanent and term),Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program counselors,

and — regardless of funding source — Child, Youthand School Services staff in accordance withIMCOM and Headquarters, Department of the Armyhiring guidelines.

“Because of the important nature of installationmanagement business, we will review hiring requestsat each garrison and can make additional approvals toensure critical missions continue,” Ferriter said. “Wehave spoken with every garrison commander ordeputy and command sergeant major throughoutIMCOM this week to ensure they understand theimportance of our mission. The Army leadershipremains committed to providing the best possiblesupport to Soldiers, Families, civilians and our‘Soldiers for Life.’”

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Medics welcome new commanderStory and photo by Cpl. William Smith4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Col. James R. Andrews assumed command ofthe 10th Combat Support Hospital during a Jan. 28ceremony on Founders’ Field.

Andrews, who last served at the NorthernRegional Medical Command, Fort Belvoir, Va.,replaces Col. Michael L. Place.

The transfer of command featured the traditionalpassing of the unit colors from the outgoing commanderto the ceremonial host, Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson,commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson, and then to the incoming commander.

“Today is another historic day for the 4th Inf. Div.,as we say farewell to one of our great command teamsand welcome another,” Anderson said. “Col. Place is adedicated leader, a total team player, in both this division and on this post. I would like to take sometime and recognize him and reflect on just ... a fewof the (10th) Combat Support Hospital’s manyaccomplishments and contributions during his tenure.

“Place led the CSH to deploy with a multi-composition, widely dispersed medical task force thatcovered over one-third of Afghanistan,” Andersonsaid. “They partnered with eight international medical partners, to include working at the busiesttrauma hospital in theater, the United Kingdom’sBastion Role 3 hospital in Helmand Province,Afghanistan. They achieved an overall survival rateof 98 percent, so that tells you when you get hurt, youwant these guys taking care of you.”

Place followed Anderson, wel-coming Andrews and his Family andthen commending his Soldiers’ fortheir achievements.

“To the Soldiers on the field, youlook great out there, as you have everyday since I took command,” Place said.“You’ve accomplished amazing things.I am humbled by your service, yourprofessionalism and your dedication.”

Place will now attend the SeniorService College.

Andrews thanked Place and hisFamily for their support to him and theSoldiers of the 10th CSH, beforeaddressing his new Soldiers.

“To the Soldiers, noncommis-sioned officers and officers assignedand attached to the 10th CombatSupport Hospital, I thank you for yourcontinued commitment and dedicationto the Army mission,” Andrews said.

“Your individual and collective missions are vital to the success of thiscommand, to the success of the Army,and to our country’s ability to treat its wounded warriorson the battlefield,” he said.

Andrews has served as a platoon leader, companycommander and the director of the Human CapitalManagement at the Office of The Surgeon General. Hismilitary awards include the Legion of Merit, BronzeStar and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.

Command Sgt. Maj. Winston Young, 10th Combat SupportHospital, prepares to pass the unit colors to the outgoingcommander, Col. Michael L. Place, left, during a change ofcommand ceremony Jan. 28 on Founders’ Field. Placepassed the colors to Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, com-manding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,who then passed the colors to Col. James R. Andrews, center, signifying his assumption of command.

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Carson honorsfallen Soldiers

Staff Sgt. David C. DunlapJune 22, 1975 – Jan. 14, 2013

Staff Sgt. David C. Dunlap was born inMoorpark, Calif., June 22, 1975. He joined the Army May 14, 2003, and attended BasicTraining at Fort Benning, Ga., and AdvancedIndividual Training at Fort Eustis, Va., as anAH-64D Longbow helicopter systems repairer.

His first assignment was with the 6thSquadron, 6th Calvary Regiment, at Illesheim,Germany. Dunlap deployed with Company D,159th Aviation Battalion, to Iraq in support ofOperation Iraqi Freedom as an armament systemsrepairer. Following the deployment, he was transferred to Fort Eustis asan instructor in the Apache Armament Helicopter Division of theUnited States Army Aviation Logistics School. He was moved to theNew Systems Training Team and traveled to units to train Soldiers onnew equipment as it was being fielded. Dunlap was assigned to FortCarson Nov. 16 as the operations noncommissioned officer in chargeand armament platoon sergeant, 1st Battalion, 4th Aviation Battalion,4th Combat Aviation Regiment, 4th Infantry Division.

His awards and decorations include Meritorious Service Medal,Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, ValorousUnit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense ServiceMedal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas ServiceRibbon and the Aviation and Air Assault badges.

Sgt. Michael K. PritchardMay 16, 1986 – Jan. 13, 2013

Sgt. Michael K. Pritchard was born May16, 1986, in Seoul, Korea. He joined theArmy Jan. 8, 2008, and attended BasicTraining at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and thenAdvanced Individual Training as a combatmedic at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

He was assigned to Camp Casey, Korea,in September 2008, and then to Fort Carsonin October 2010, where he was assigned toHeadquarters and Headquarters Company,2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division. He deployed with2nd STB in May 2011 in support of Operation EnduringFreedom. In November, Pritchard was transferred toCompany H, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2ndBCT, where he served as a health care specialist.

His awards and decorations include the ArmyCommendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal,National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan CampaignMedal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, ArmyService Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, KoreaDefense Service Medal, NATO Medal and the CombatAction Badge.

Pritchard is survived by his father, Dennis JamesPritchard, and mother, Susan Ann Pritchard.

Pfc. Richard G. Nuncio IIMay 2, 1988 – Jan. 22, 2013

Pfc. Richard G. Nuncio II was born inSan Antonio, May 2, 1988. He enlisted in theArmy Oct. 3, 2011, and attended BasicTraining and Advanced Individual Training atFort Leonard Wood, Mo.

Upon completion of AIT, Nuncio wasassigned to the 984th Military Police Company,759th Military Police Battalion, at Fort Carsonwhere he served as a military policeman.

His awards and decorations include theArmy Service Ribbon and the NationalDefense Service Medal.

He is survived by his wife, Jessica Nuncio; daughter,Jazmine; and son, Richard III.

Fort Carson memorial services honor Soldierswith the traditional roll call, a rifle squad saluteand final tribute with the playing of taps.

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Sore feet and cramped muscles from a full day of training andmarching were ignored by Staff Sgt. Anthony Vasquez as he leaptinto the pool in his full Army Combat Uniform, determined tomake high marks for the Best Ranger Competition, at the IronHorse Sports and Fitness Center.

Forty-one Ranger-qualified Soldiers from various units in the4th Infantry Division began a six-week group training regimenJan. 22, for the ultimate goal of filling one of six spots on theteam — two teams of two and two alternates — representingFort Carson at the Best Ranger Competition.

The team will travel to Fort Benning, Ga., April 12-15, to competein the 30th Annual David E. Grange Jr. Best Ranger Competition.

The first day of training consisted of two minutes each of

Rangers of 4th Infantry Division begina five-mile ruck march as they preparefor the 30th Annual David E. Grange Jr.Best Ranger Competition, Jan. 25.

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Larson, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67thArmor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, swims 250 meters in fullArmy Combat Uniform as part of the trainingfor the Best Ranger Competition, Jan. 22. Rangers

competeto be best

pushups and situps, a five-mile run,pullups, a 12-mile ruck march and a 250-meter swim in full ACUs to see where thecompetitors stood among the competition.

“The first part was pretty (easy), but theruck march is what killed everybody,” saidVasquez, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 1st Battalion, 67th ArmorRegiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInf. Div.

Sgt. Maj. Alan M. Gibson, plans andoperations noncommissioned officer incharge, 4th Inf. Div., put the trainingtogether to determine the top six Rangerswithin the division.

“We know Fort Benning hosts thecompetition in April every year, and wehave some (Soldiers) who want to do it, soI started a trial for them to make the team,”Gibson said.

Vasquez is hoping to make it back tothe Best Ranger Competition and improveon his finish.

“I competed in 2010 and I want to winit,” said Vasquez. “I placed 17th out of 45teams in 2010, and I feel like I could havedone a lot better. Now they are giving meanother opportunity; I am jumping allover it.”

The contest is designed to test the mettleof all its participants.

“It is going to be a grueling event,” saidGibson. “Their training is going to beintense. They are going to push themselvesto the very limit, because it is a three-dayevent with no sleep.”

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Story and photo by Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

David Buttery didn’t have a son or daughter in theformation. He wasn’t a spouse or an active-duty Soldiersupporting his comrades as they prepare to deploy.

But he was there, sitting in the folding chairs waitingfor the casing ceremony to begin, representingWoodland Park and the bond that community has withSoldiers of 4th Engineer Battalion.

“We try to do anything we can to support the Soldiersand Families,” he said, adding that the relationshipbetween the community and the unit began in 1992.

Buttery, the city manager for Woodland Park andformer Army engineer, sat among Soldiers, spousesand commanders as the “Reapers” from 62nd SapperCompany, 4th Eng. Bn., cased the company colors,Jan. 24, in preparation for a deployment toAfghanistan.

“This is a bittersweet event,” said Lt. Col. DanielHibner, commander, 4th Eng. Bn. “On the one hand, wesend yet another company to join another battalion inAfghanistan. But … we have the satisfaction ofknowing we send a ready unit that will no doubt makeus, and all Americans, proud.”

Capt. Jon Chychota, left, company commander, and 1st Sgt. Scott Swanson, 62nd Sapper Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, case the company’s colors,

Jan. 24. The company of approximately 100 Soldiersdeploys to southern Afghanistan for nine months,

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Capt. Jon Chychota, companycommander, said his Soldiers are ready.

Chychota took command of thecompany in March and had the engineersin the field by the end of April.

“It’s been pretty intense (training),”he said, adding that he believed con-ducting shooting ranges was pertinentin preparing for a deployment.

“I want to make sure I bringeverybody home,” he said. “I thoughtthat this was the way to do it.”

Many of the engineers, includingChychota, have completed multipledeployments.

Staff Sgt. Paul Bays, 2nd Platoon,said he feels prepared for this deploy-ment, his fourth.

“The training has been up tempo,but it’s the most realistic training I’vehad,” he said.

Bays said he’s learned to “expectthe unexpected” and be able to “adaptquickly.”

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guys to get involved with their Familiesand keep in contact with them,” he said.“Even if they’re single, they need to letmom and dad know how they’re doing.”

Pfc. Travis Schmoll, 1st Platoon,said he was excited, nervous and anxious for the deployment.

“My mom is kind of sad about it,”he said. “My dad … he’s proud.”

Family members said they plannedto keep busy and rely on each otherfor support.

“I’m not sure what to anticipate,”said Ashley Chychota, wife of JonChychota. “We have a solid group ofladies, and we’ll be planning lots of group

activities to keep everybody engagedand keeping a positive attitude.”

Andrea Swanson, wife of 1st Sgt.Scott Swanson, said she was happy thisdeployment was shorter than the othersher husband has completed.

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Andrea Swanson said she gave birthto both of her children, now ages 4 and9, while her husband was overseas.

Now that her children are older, sheplans on keeping them busy to distractthem from missing their father.

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Office, 4th Infantry Division

Quick thinking, auctioneer-like speaking abilityand high awareness skills were needed for four airtraffic controller specialists from 4th CombatAviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, who werethe first from the new unit to train to be certified ascontrol tower operators at ButtsArmy Airfield, Jan. 25.

The Soldiers, all fromCompany F, 2nd Battalion(General Support), 4th AviationRegiment, attended the trainingprogram designed to train first-time air traffic controllers andrecertify or rate control toweroperator card holders.

First-time controllers trainfor 154 days, in which the students must attend class atleast four hours a day andrecertifying CTO card holderstrain at their own pace untilprogram requirements are met.Certification for air traffic controllers is required by theFederal Aviation Administration.

“The specific purpose of thistraining is to educate air trafficcontrollers to take this trainingthey are receiving here at ButtsArmy Airfield to a tactical environment anywhere in theworld,” said Greg Bean, air

traffic control specialist lead instructor. “Soldiers will use this knowledge of sequencing

and separating aircraft on a regular basis. We aregiving Soldiers a solid training program to buildknowledge out of the FAA regulations, along withArmy regulations.”

The hardest part of the course is to know thelayout of the airfield that the controller is working

on, said Bean. He said each runway, taxiway, piece ofpavement and grass area has a name; controllers have

to know all these names to properly direct aviators toget them safely to their correct locations.

Bean and the three other instructors have a 100-percent success rate qualifying controllers.

Staff Sgt. Joshua Burnell, air traffic controllernoncommissioned officer in charge, Company F, is the team leader for the course. An air traffic control specialist for five years, Burnell is a CTO card holder and is recertifying whilesupervising his Soldiers.

He said a controller’s job isthe safe, orderly and expedi-tious flow of air traffic. Burnellsaid all of his Soldiers aredoing well progressing throughthe program and retaining theknowledge regarding rules, regulations, airspace and thelayout of airfield.

“I love being an air trafficcontroller and it is the greatestthing that has ever happened tome, because you get to hear thepilots say ‘thank you,’” saidBurnell. “When pilots are flyingaround, they can’t always seeeverything. We make traffic callstrying to save lives. It’s arewarding job because everyonegets to go home safely.”

After the 154-day trainingprogram, the Soldiers will takethe training they learned anduse it to set up airfields in tactical environments and teachother air traffic controllersassigned to 4th CAB.

Staff Sgt. Joshua Burnell, air traffic controller specialist noncommissioned officer in charge,Company F, 2nd Battalion (General Support), 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4thInfantry Division, directs aircraft at Butts Army Airfield, Jan. 25.

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‘Rough Riders’ ready to deployBy Sgt. Khori Johnson

43rd Sustainment Brigade PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Since late 2001, coalition forceshave inhabited Afghanistan, with theintent to eliminate terrorist activitywithin the country. For nearly 10months, the 43rd Sustainment Brigade,4th Infantry Division, has been trainingand preparing to put boots on theground for a third time in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom.

The 43rd SB “Rough Riders” areset to begin a nine-month deploymentto Afghanistan in February to provideassistance in closing operations inthe country by shutting down andconsolidating the many elements ofthe coalition forces’ infrastructure,such as vehicles, equipment and

entire installations.“We’re going to close down as

much of Afghanistan as we can closedown,” said Col. Todd Heussner,brigade commander. “We will be busy.We will have a lot of responsibility, andwe will be spread all over the country… handling a number of tasks thatneed to be completed simultaneously.”

With this large-scale responsibility,the brigade has been making sure thateach Soldier, officer and enlisted, isprepared for the challenge at hand.

Elements of the unit have gonethrough widespread training, includingcommand post exercises at Fort Lee,Va. Also, the Rough Riders were thefirst sustainment brigade in history totrain at the National Training Center inFort Irwin, Calif. An all-encompassingtraining schedule was necessary to not

only prepare elements ofthe unit for unexpectedevents, but for the signifi-cant scale of their primarymissions.

“We’re falling in on amission that is theater-level,meaning for the entirecountry,” said Capt. NicoleBell, brigade intelligenceofficer. “Normally, a missionlike this would fall (on adivision) with a staff ofabout 150 people for oneprovince. We are going tocover the entire countrywith four personnel,including myself.

“That’s going to be thebiggest challenge that we’regoing to face,” said Bell.“We’re going to have to takeon multiple jobs, and we’regoing to have to work longhours. Also, we will need tocommunicate with our sub-ordinate and adjacent unitswhile in country to get the job done.”

Currently the brigade is progressingthrough its final stages of plans andprovisions, with Soldiers fulfillingtheir predeployment requirements andpreparing their Families for theirdeparture. The training for thisdeployment, while intense, has paidoff for its Soldiers.

“I’ve never trained so extensively

in preparation for a mission,” saidHeussner, “and I’ve never been moreconfident.”

As President Barrack Obamarecently said during his secondinaugural speech, “A decade of war isnow ending,” and the 43rd SB is trainedand ready to deploy to assist units inthe drawdown of forces, as America’scombat role dwindles.

“I’ve never trained so extensively in preparationfor a mission, and I’ve neverbeen more confident.”

— Col. Todd Heussner

MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 1, 2013

Miscellaneous VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association —

holds its 22nd annual Memorial Ceremony andReunion Dinner Feb. 23 at the Fort Myer, Va.,officers’ club featuring guest speaker Army Chiefof Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. The memorialservice is at 6 p.m., “Jayhawk” time at 6:30 p.m.and dinner at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person;make check payable to VII Corps DSVA (Attn:Dinner), 2425 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.Reservation deadline is Feb. 20. Call Hoa McNabbat 703-562-4163 for more information.

Finance travel processing — All inbound andoutbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do itYourself ” Moves, servicemember and Familymember travel, travel advance pay and travel payinquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.

Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcementtraining units provide a “home” for Individual ReadyReserve Soldiers who want to maintain Reserveaffiliation. Soldiers considering leaving troopprogram unit assignment can consider the 6399thRTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefits includeearning retirement points and “good” years; optionalmonthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued militarytraining; paid annual training opportunities; earningretirement points via correspondence courses; andeasy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 orlakegardner@comcast.net for more information.

Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to preventrecyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetary rewardsfor turning recyclable materials in to the Fort CarsonRecycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned forthe pounds of recyclable goods turned in and everyparticipating battalion receives money quarterly. Call526-5898 for more information about the program.

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is locatedin building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours ofoperation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Theoffice assists Soldiers with room assignments andterminations. For more information call 526-9707.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Center from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to allactive members and those interested in becomingfuture SAMC members. The club was originally aU.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom-missioned officers but is now an Armywide programfor those who meet the criteria and have proventhemselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1stClass Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information.

Directorate of Public Works services — DPW isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — FortCarson Support Services service order desk can bereached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen-cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call EricBailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trashis overflowing or emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints.

• Elevator maintenance — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@mail.mil.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or emaildennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil.

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary

Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questionson snow removal, grounds maintenance andcontractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines.

• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 525-2924 oremail jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiersshould call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone numberfor after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with aminimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held Feb. 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans’Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call526-5613/5614 for details.

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.The Retirement Services Office recommendsspouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call526-2840 for more information.

ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier ReadinessBuilding, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 daysof their expiration term of service, but must attendthe briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETSor start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.

Disposition Services — Defense Logistics AgencyDisposition Services Colorado Springs, located inbuilding 381, conducts orientations Fridays from12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLAprocesses to include turning in excess property,reutilizing government property, web-based toolsavailable, special handling of property and environ-mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contactArnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh atmike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; orRufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom Performing ArtsCenter; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Departmentof the Army Form 5118, signed by their unitpersonnel section, and a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.

Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are heldthe first and third Tuesday of each month at noonat the education center, building 1117, room 120.

Call University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsArmy ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility

• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Initial and partial issues — Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.

• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call526-3321.

• Unit issues and turn ins — requireapproval, call 526-5512/6477.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

• Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army Personnel Testing —Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Medical Activity Correspondence Department officehours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor -mation) Office in the Patient Administration Divisionhours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floorof building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replacement Value claimants must submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or AfterDelivery Form 1851 for additionally discovereditems to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimantsmust log into Defense Personal Property System athttp://www.move.mil and submit the claim withinnine months directly to the carrier to receive fullreplacement value for missing or destroyed items.All other claims should be submitted to the ClaimsOffice within two years of the date of delivery ordate of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Officeat 526-1355 for more information.

Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRPprocess. The SRP Legal Office will only providepowers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process canreceive legal assistance and powers of attorney atthe main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center.Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays andFridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — is be open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.Afternoon customer support is by appointmentonly, call 526-2900. The Work ManagementBranch is located in building 1219.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

DFAC Friday Saturday-Monday (DONSA) Tuesday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

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

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

Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

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Techs enjoywinter reprieve

By Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

Braving subzero wind chill, 11 explosive ordnance disposal technicians inched their way up thewaterfalls near Leadville, skied thepeaks of Breckenridge and Keystoneand participated in an avalanche training course with the National SkiPatrol as part of the second “Return to Adventure,” Jan. 14-17.

“This was an opportunity to challenge these folks,” said AlexandraPetze, event coordinator. “They live on adrenaline. I mean, they’re the ones walking towards the bomb.”

The event began last spring whenCol. Leo Bradley, then commander for the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD),suggested bringing wounded bomb techstogether for a week of adventure sports.

The techs represented the Army, Air Force and civilian policedepartments. All had been injured performing their jobs.

“Getting outside for fun is like abreath of fresh air,” said Master Sgt.Jason Gerber, operations noncom -missioned officer in charge, 242ndEOD Battalion, 71st EOD. “You seethese guys starting to come out oftheir shells.”

The bomb techs made adjustmentsbased on their abilities. Some swappedprosthetic feet for custom crampons.Others secured pick axes to their fore-arms with duct tape. Others mono-skied.

“It was amazing to watch,” saidSpc. Cort “Worm” Worsham, 62ndOrdnance Company, 242nd EOD. “It was eye-opening to life itself.”

Worsham, along with Spc. TaddHatch and Staff Sgt. Scott Cotner,62nd Ord., volunteered to assistthroughout the week.

“I saw a guy with one arm get to the top (of the ice climb) when Icouldn’t make it up,” Worsham said.

Hatch said he was impressed withhow positive the participants were.

“Some act like nothing even happened to them,” he said.

As the three volunteers prepare foran upcoming deployment, they saidworking with the wounded bomb techsmade them less nervous and anxious.

“It makes me want to do my jobmore,” Hatch said.

The four-day event exposed thetechs to different activities, but alsocreated a bonding experience.

“We all got to cheer each other on,”said Gerber, who was injured in FarahProvince, Afghanistan, in 2006.

Michael Mednansky, a retiredsergeant first class, said the activitieswere challenging, but rewarding.

“It was awesome,” saidMednansky, who was wounded in2010 after an improvised explosivedevice detonated in his hands, resulting

in the amputation of three fingers,bone damage and tissue loss. He nowworks as a curriculum developer for acivilian contractor advising 71st EOD.

“I’ve been snowboarding since2006,” he said, adding that he missed acouple of seasons due to deploymentsand recovering from his injuries.

Mednansky said volunteers helped participants make adjustmentsand adaptations in their skiing andsnowboarding, based on their abilities.

“I improved more in those four daysthan my entire time snowboarding,” he said. “This gives us a chance toshow we can still do stuff.”

Mednansky said that while manywounded servicemembers do not seek the attention and special trips, they are appreciative of the community’s generosity.

Members of the community were anxious to lend their support,Petze said. Breckenridge OutdoorEducation Center officials housed the participants, offering adaptive skiing and snowboarding lessons.Breckenridge Ski Patrol members lent their expertise by conductingavalanche training. A Denver areaprosthetist manufactured ice climbingfeet for those with leg amputations totry. Corporate sponsors also contributed,ensuring the week’s success.

“The purpose of this event is tocelebrate these guys,” Petze said.“People came out of the woodwork to help us.”

Gerber said he was happy theevent was continuing, uniting bombtechs across the country.

“When you get injured, you don’tknow what tomorrow is going tobring,” he said. “(This event) helps yourealize it’s just like yesterday.”

Brian Rackow secures anice axe to his prostheticas Kevin Bruno, aBreckenridge OutdoorEducation Center adaptive specialistobserves. Rackow, abomb technician for the Midland PoliceDepartment in Midland,Texas, lost his left hand in 2010.

Photos by John Werkmeister

Bomb technicians scale a waterfall near Leadville, Jan. 14

as part of the Return to Adventureevent that brought wounded Army, Air Force and civilian

explosive ordnance disposal techs together for a week of

outdoor activities, including iceclimbing, skiing, snowboarding

and avalanche training with the National Ski Patrol.

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Claims to the Estate

Staff Sgt. David Dunlap — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Ryun S. Haugaard at 524-0457.

Spc. Michael K. Pritchard — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone havingclaims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 1st Lt. Evan R. Crabb at 524-0371.

Spc. Andrew Dalenko — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Daniel F. Dang at 360-621-8701.

Upcoming events

Military Adoption Workshop — Army CommunityService hosts a military adoption workshopThursday from 9 a.m. to noon at the SoutheastYMCA located at 2190 Jetwing Drive inColorado Springs. Call 526-4590 for more information or to register for the event.

General announcements

Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance withthe requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is toadvise bargaining unit employees that: you areentitled to union representation in meetings heldin connection with an investigation if: 1. Themeeting is conducted by one or more agency representatives. 2. The agency representatives areconducting an examination in connection with aninvestigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4.You reasonably believe that the examination mayresult in disciplinary action. 5. You request unionrepresentation. All five conditions must be met.

Medical assisting training course — The AmericanRed Cross on Fort Carson is offering an introductory course for medical assisting training.Applications may be picked up at the Red Cross office located at Evans Army CommunityHospital near the main pharmacy. The office isopen Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Applications are due Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Applicantsmust be at least 18 years of age, have a military identification card, hold a high school diploma orGED and be a U.S. citizen. Ten applicants will beselected for the program and the course will runfrom April 22-June 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Call 526-7144 for more information.

Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available atpost clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers andFamily members older than 6 months may receive a vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information.

New immunization hours — The Allergy/AdultImmunizations Clinic at Evans Army CommunityHospital has new walk-in immunization hours:7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays and Friday mornings from7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only.Allergy shot scheduling remains the same. Theclinic will not provide vaccinations on trainingholidays, federal holidays and during clinicadministration time on Friday afternoons. Call503-7379 for more information.

Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — The Directorate of Emergency Services operatesGate 19 Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along Essayons Road, which is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to access several ranges and training areas, so the road remains open during all conditions. In order to notify the motorists of the actual roadconditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions”status signs are now located along Butts andEssayons roads showing whether road conditionsare green, amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and the other is on Essayons Roadjust inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic.

Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicineclinics are in the process of changing names. Iron

Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital)is changing its name to Warrior Family MedicineClinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located onthe second floor of the Woods Soldier Family CareClinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse FamilyMedicine Clinic. These are only name changes.Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primarycare manager/team in their regular clinic location.

Automated medical referral — A new automatedreminder system is now in place for medical referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a civilian specialist in the network will receive a phone call from the Colorado Springs MilitaryHealth System. The call will remind patients tomake an appointment. If a patient has already madean appointment, an option will allow him to reportthat information. There is also an option to cancelthe referral. Unless acted upon, these reminderswill recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 for more information on the automated call system.

Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort CarsonThrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards.The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact GailOlson at 526-5966 or email thriftshop@gmail.comfor more information or to learn about volunteeropportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at therecycling center located near the main exchange.

IMCOM recruits — Installation ManagementCommand is currently recruiting junior and mid-level employees to participate in aDevelopmental Assignment Program. DAP isdesigned to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligibleapplicants are IMCOM appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positionscomparable to GS7 through GS13). The DAP isbased on a systematic plan specializing in develop-mental assignments through various functionalareas for a period of up to 60 days. The programprovides multifunctional training and assignmentsto strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broader responsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well-rounded personnel. Applications can be obtainedby contacting your organization’s training coordi-nator or the Workforce Development Program.

EFMP — The Exceptional Family MemberProgram at Evans Army Community Hospital has new hours of operation Monday-Thursdayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overseas screeningswill be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The EFMP office is located in the Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center, PediatricClinic lobby, Room 2103. Contact the EFMPDepartment at 526-7805 for more information,

TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients will no longer be able to access online accountswith MHS/iAS username and password. Usersmust either use a registered Department ofDefense Common Access Card or register for aDOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may alsoreceive personal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at Evans Army Community Hospital orVeterans Affairs Regional Office.

Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In theevent of a life- or limb-threatening emergency,skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid.Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.

Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptionsfrom a TRICARE network provider will be filledat the Soldier and Family Care Center locatedadjacent to and east of Evans Army CommunityHospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to usethe SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacyis open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on the first floor

near the east entrance of the facility; park in the“G” lot, east of the building. Call 503-7067 or503-7068 for more information.

2-1-1 data expands to two counties — The PikesPeak Area Council of Governments has partneredwith Pikes Peak United Way to include 2-1-1 data for El Paso and Teller counties in the Networkof Care for servicemembers, veterans and theirFamilies. The service directory component of theNetwork of Care now includes more than 1,500local resources to assist the military community,service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.org for more information.

Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matched basedon their origination and destination points, as well as days and times of travel. Users specifywhether they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are interested in sharing driving duties.When a “match” is found, users are notifiedimmediately of rider options, allowing them tocontact and coordinate ridesharing within minutes.Access the ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.

Vanpools — Vanpools serve commuters who travel on Interstate 25, Powers Boulevard, Security-Widefield and Fountain. Vanpool costsfor Soldiers and civilians may be reduced (or free)when using the Army Mass Transit Benefit subsidy.The program provides the van, maintenance andrepairs, insurance, fuel and has an Emergency Ride Home feature. Go to http://tinyurl.com/FtCarsonVanPool for further details, and to reservea spot. Contact Anneliesa Barta, Sustainable FortCarson at 526-6497 or email anneliesa.m.barta.ctr@mail.mil for more information.

Ongoing events

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. Call 526-9849 or 526-5996 for more information.

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The Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza buzzed withexcitement and anticipation as more than 100 futureSoldiers took the Oath of Enlistment, Jan. 25, duringthe Colorado American Legion Midyear Conference.

Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers, deputy commandinggeneral for support, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson, administered the Oath of Enlistment, whichthe recruits recited in front of Families, friends andSoldiers, both retired and still serving.

“These soon-to-be Soldiers represent the futureof our nation, to protect our homeland and defendour interest around the world,” said Rogers. “You’veall chosen to continue the legacy of our nation’ssons and daughters. You’ve chosen the road lesstraveled, and we, as a nation, owe you a debt ofthanks. I look forward to serving with you.”

After the keynote speeches, some new recruitsreceived promotions, as they were pinned their new ranks by Rogers.

“It feels good (to be promoted). It’s one ofthose things where you don’t expect it, but whenit happens, you’re like, ‘this is really cool,’” said Quinten Ziegler, who was promoted to private two, and is enlisting as a cavalry scout.“It’s mostly about accomplishing something,doing something not only for myself, but for the people around me.”

Ziegler said the ceremony was nerve-racking.The induction marks the next step in his life, and he’s ready for it.

Another inductee, Matthew Cavanaugh, isenlisting as a satellite communication systems operator/maintainer.

“I believe the Army’s a great opportunity todevelop as a human being, and, in general, make me

a better person,” said Cavanaugh.“My grandfather was in the Armyduring World War II, both my parents were in the Air Force, andmy brother joined the Marines …so it’s been throughout my Family,a military history.”

As the recruits finished recitingthe oath, they returned to theirFamilies and friends, one step closerto becoming a full-fledged Soldier.

“We had a swearing in by a general, and it’s a big event for all the future Soldiers in the area,” said Cavanaugh. “I’m excited to be here. I’ve never seen a general before, so it’s been a great experience and opportunity.”

Right: Colorado’s newest Army recruits recite the Oath of Enlistment during an induction ceremony

at the Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza, Jan. 25, during the Colorado American Legion MidyearConference. Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers, deputy

commanding general for support, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson, administered the oath.

Above: Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers, deputy commanding general for support, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson, promotes MatthewCavanaugh during an induction ceremony atthe Colorado Springs Crowne Plaza, Jan. 25.

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Smart meters track energy useBy Susan C. Galentine

Directorate of Public Works public relations

Capturing energy used in buildings is getting “smart” through a metering initiative under way totrack electrical use and aid in reducingFort Carson’s approximately $16 million annual utility bill.

Within the last four years, thehigh-tech smart meters have beeninstalled in 150 of the post’s 900 facilities. The meters tie into theEnergy Management Control System, which runs heating, cooling,ventilation and lighting in a third ofthe facilities, said Todd Gamboa, energy conservation specialist with the Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractor,Fort Carson Support Services.

During the current phase, theFCSS is installing 27 meters with an additional 40 more planned bythe end of 2013. The buildingsreceiving the meters are thosethat exceed 29,000 squarefeet. Occupants of facilitiesreceiving smart meters willbe notified in advance of brief outages that are required as part of the installation process.

The smart meters, typicallylocated in the mechanicalrooms of buildings, are networkeddirectly to the EMCS. The FCSS staff monitoring the EMCS receivereal-time data from the meters, whichis stored, enabling them to evaluateseasonal trends, said Gamboa.

“Our goal is to use meter data to

help maintenance personneland occupants save energy

in facilities,” said VinceGuthrie, Fort Carsonutility program manager,

DPW Operations andMaintenance Division.

Data collected to datehas already assisted theDPW in tracking down

energy issues in a number of buildingsand aid in comparing why similarfacilities may vary in energy demand.

“In order to save energy, we must first establish the baseline of performance in each of the buildings,”said Gamboa. “Once we analyze the

information, we can make recommen-dations for energy saving measuresthat will reduce consumption.”

A Fort Carson motor pool’s energy consumption showed it wasusing a large amount of natural gas for heating because bay doors werekept open to ensure safe air quality while vehicles were running during maintenance operations. Thishas since led to an effort to find a way to better ventilate vehicle exhaust so the bay doors can be closed to save energy.

The smart meters are also validatingimplemented energy initiatives areworking. A warehouse facility that

underwent energy-efficient lightingretrofit and the installation of motionsensors is now approximately 50 percent more energy efficient.

The initiative furthers FortCarson’s net zero energy goal effortsin a number of ways. The energy usedata collected will help the DPW work with occupants on how to reducetheir energy use and ensure optimalcomfort in the buildings. On a largerscale, the data helps Fort Carson identify and program funds for energy conservation projects.

For more information about FortCarson’s Net Zero energy and waterefforts, call the DPW at 526-1739.

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Story and photos by Spc. Andrew Ingram1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Unmanned aerial vehicles soared through the sky under the control of 16 “Raider” Brigade Soldiers during QR-11 Raven training, Jan. 7-18.

Soldiers in a variety of career fields from 1st Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, learned how to launch, maneuver and land the

small, unmanned aircraft in a variety of situations including aerial security during movement operations, terrain reconnaissance and targetacquisition during night operations.

“The benefit of this training can’t be overstated,” said 2nd Lt. TheresaRoss, intelligence officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st BCT. “The Raven is small, lightweight and portable. We use it for everything from site reconnaissance to target acquisition, so having several Soldiers trained and qualified to operate it is a huge combat multiplier.”

The hands-on approach to the training helped the Raiders get a feel for the tactical importance of the unmanned aerial vehicle, as well as asolid understanding of its capabilities and limitations, said Ross.

“Not a whole lot of intelligence officers get the chance to learn aboutthis hardware firsthand,” she said. “Because I have firsthand knowledge of the Raven, I will have reasonable expectations of what we can accomplish with it during a combat deployment.”

The Raven is designed for quick assembly and deployment at the lowest levels of the military structure. Weighing only four pounds andoperated by remote control, the Raven can gather video or photographicintelligence, or direct forces to a target using an infrared laser.

Having Soldiers from both combat arms and support career fields participating in the training ensures that no matter what the situation is,

U.S. Forces can always get an “eye in the sky,” said Steve Rocovitch, smallunmanned aerial system instructor, Rally Point Management.

“The Raven is a great asset to the military, but only if it is used properly,” Rocovitch said. “I have confidence that these Soldiers can take what we’ve practiced these past two weeks and implement them in a complex deployed environment.”

While one Soldier flew the Raven via remote control, others viewed the UAV’s flight on a laptop, implemented flight patterns and controlled its cameras and other tools.

“In addition to learning how to operate the Raven, I gained a betterunderstanding of all the things going on in an operating environment,” said Pfc. Glen Default, infantryman, Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st BCT.

“When I fly, I have to be aware of everything going on in my airspaceand know what is going on groundside to accomplish my mission. It’s amuch bigger picture than I have been exposed to (prior to this training).”

The Raider Soldiers will continue to train in preparation for an upcoming deployment in support of U.S. Army Central Command.

Pfc. Glen Dufault,Company B, 1stBattalion, 22ndInfantry Regiment,1st Brigade CombatTeam, 4th InfantryDivision, operates a QR-11 RavenUnmanned AerialVehicle via remotecontrol, Jan. 17. Right: Pfc. Shawn Broussard, right, Company B, 1st

Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, and Spc. Alston Tatum, Company B,1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st BCT, monitorinformation gathered by a QR-11 Raven Unmanned AerialVehicle Jan. 17, during a two-week training course onFort Carson. Above: Broussard uses a Laptop to sendcommands to a QR-11 Raven Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.

Pvt. Mart Webber, left, aviation operations specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1stBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and 2nd Lt. Theresa Ross, intelligence officer, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st BCT, assemble a QR-11 Raven UnmannedAerial Vehicle, Jan. 17.

“We use (the Raven) foreverything from site reconnaissance to targetacquisition, so having several Soldiers trained andqualified to operate it is ahuge combat multiplier.”

— 2nd Lt. Theresa Ross

A QR-11 Raven Unmanned Ariel Vehicle under thecontrol of Pvt. Mart Webber, aviation operations specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, comes in for a landing during a 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,training course on Fort Carson, Jan. 17. UAV trainingUAV training

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Hospital staff focuses on patient recognitionBy Stacy Neumann

Medical Department Activity Public Affairs

The U.S. Army Medical DepartmentActivity celebrates its beneficiaries inFebruary, during National PatientRecognition Month.

Though Army Medicine is dedicatedto valuing its patients throughout the year, MEDDAC staff said the monthlongobservance provides an opportunity to let beneficiaries know they are valuedpartners in military health care.

“We want to let them know we care. We know they can choose to gosomewhere else. Our patients are why weexist,” said Cynthia Brisby, coordinator ofthe Patient Family Centered Care program,Evans Army Community Hospital.

In her office on the first floor of the hospital, beneficiaries can get directions, use the Internet, or receiveassistance researching medical issues.

This year’s theme is “Patients — TheHeart of Army Medicine.” Clinic staffs

are creating themed baskets to give away to beneficiaries, and someplan to set out coffee,cookies and tea to thanktheir beneficiaries fortrusting them for theirhealth care needs.

Maj. KathleenSpangler, Family CareWard chief nurse officerin charge, said shewants beneficiaries toknow that they are partof the health care team.

“Patients are part of decision making,”Spangler said. “Theyneed to understand their care plan for theday. If they know andunderstand the tools,they can succeed.”

During PatientRecognition Month, themedical staff also wantsto help beneficiariesunderstand their PatientCentered Medical Homecore teams are concernedabout more than justwhen patients are sick. Providers want toimprove beneficiary health by helping themmake better choices and encouraging themto engage in activity, improve their nutritionand get quality sleep, Spangler said.

Anytime someone ends up in a

MEDDAC clinic, she said, patient recognition boils down to just one thing.

“I want them to know they are themost important person to me today,”Spangler said. “I am here for you. I am here because of you.”

Photo by Spc. Kaila Muggli

Spc. Raymond Connollyreceives hands-on care

after his workout with JohnSeverson in the Evans Army

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“Patients are part of decisionmaking, they need to understandtheir care plan for the day. Ifthey know and understand thetools, they can succeed.”

— Maj. Kathleen Spangler

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members and friends who are suicide survivors,meets the second Tuesday of each month from6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center,building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group

is open to members of all branches of service.Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or CherylSims at 719-304-9815 for more information.

Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for details.

Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.)Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For moreinformation, call 526-8263.

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(Religious Support Office)” for the latest events and schedules.

Intimate Allies 2 — “Growing Close, GrowingStrong, The Science and Theology of SuccessfulLoving Relationships,” will be presented Feb. 23from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. The couples’ workshop will be facilitatedby Ken Robinson, Army Community ServiceFamily Advocacy Program specialist. Registrationdeadline is Feb. 8. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or email patricia.a.treacy2.civ@mail.mil.

Military Council of Catholic Women meetsFriday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. For information call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook.

Knights of Columbus, a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the second and fourthTuesday of the month at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Call 526-5769 for more information.

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Free child care is available. Email carson@pwoc.org or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details.

Deployed Spouses Group meets for fellowship, food and spiritual guidance Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial ChapelFellowship Hall. Call Cecilia Croft at 526-5769 for more information.

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

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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

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Don’t settle, seek abundant lifeCommentary by Chap. (Maj.) Douglas Ball

2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

The religious leaders of Jesus’ day questionedthe way he did things.

They were bent outof shape because Jesusand his followersattended a party andactually had fun. Atthis party, there weresome sinners and Jesushad the nerve to eatwith them and drinkwith them (Luke 5).

This didn’t fit intothe religious leaders’ framework of religion.Having fun was definitely not something a religiousperson did; they wereto follow a strict regimen of do’s anddon’ts. Religious people should stick tothe same old dead traditions that they

have followed since they were children. A religiousperson did not have such a good time eating anddrinking, especially eating and drinking with sinners.

So, the religious leaders confronted Jesus andasked why his followers didn’t behave like they were

religious. Jesus answered,“No one puts new wine

in old wineskins; otherwise the newwine will burst theskins, and it will bespilled out, and theskins will be ruined.But new wine mustbe put into freshwineskins.’

Back then, wine was stored inleather bottles. As it fermented andexpanded, the leatherwould stretch. Aftera while, the leatherwould harden intoan expanded shape.If new wine wereput in the old skins,the fermenting andexpansion process

would burst open the old stiff leather.Do you see what Jesus is saying to the

religious leaders? Jesus is telling them that he isn’tsomething that can just be fit into the old system.You can’t force Christ into empty traditionalism, you can’t stuff him into stiff and stretched legalism, and you can’t make him fit your box.

What Jesus offers is something new — a relationship with God that is exciting, vigorous and expansive. His offer isn’t on the basis of ourreligious works, but on the basis of grace and faith.His gift isn’t one that burdens us with rules and regulations; rather it is one that frees us to love and to be loved. Jesus offers us a relationship with God that grows and molds us from the inside out; not something we put on the outside like a straitjacket. Our relationship with Jesus Christ is something that should be — dare I say it — intoxicating (see Ephesians 5:18).

If your religion is just something stiff and confining, realize that God has something more in mind for you. If you’ve just tried to stick JesusChrist into the confines of your old way of life, realize that isn’t going to work. Ask Jesus to changeyour heart into new soft leather and then to work inyour life with his exploding, expanding power. Finda chapel or church where you can experience thenewness and excitement of a relationship with God. Don’t settle for religion, seek abundant life.

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Commentary by Dr. Ramona I. Rodriguez

Internal Medicine Clinic, MedicalDepartment Activity

Do you know the risk factors thatcan lead to heart disease, includingcoronary artery disease and heartattack? Do you know that you canchange many of those risk factors?

Admittedly, there are major riskfactors that one cannot change. Peoplewho have a family history of coronaryartery disease are more likely to develop it. Men are more likely to have heart attacks and have them at a younger age than women.

In addition, men 45 and older andwomen 55 and older are more likely tohave coronary artery disease. People 65 and older are more likely to die of a heart attack. Older women aretwice as likely as older men to die within a few weeks of a heart attack.

Fortunately, there are ways to help keep your heart healthy.

Avoid smoking and tobacco useSmoking is one of the most

significant risk factors for developingheart disease.

No amount of smoking is safe.Chemicals in tobacco damage the heart

and blood vessels and nicotine makesthe heart work harder. This leads to anincreased heart rate and blood pressure.When people quit smoking, their riskof heart disease drops dramaticallywithin just one year.

Be activeJust 30 minutes of exercise most

days of the week can reduce the riskof heart disease.

If 30 minutes seems impossible, tryto break up the time into 10-minuteintervals throughout the day. Even 10minutes a day can have heart benefits.Gear up to do 60-90 minutes of physicalactivity a week and reduce heart risk byhalf. Get moving. Take a walk, take thestairs, dance, run. Consistency is the key.

Eat a heart healthy dietThis isn’t about

cutting back; it’s aboutadding the better foodsfor the heart. Start withsimple changes. Eat five to 10 servings of vegetables and fruits aday. Start with breakfastand include one fruit or vegetable. Snack on vegetables and fruitbetween meals. For lunch

and dinner, make sure half of the plateis filled with vegetables. Take time todiscover new vegetables at the grocerystore — you just might like them.

Maintain a healthy weight In adulthood, weight gain is mostly

fat and not muscle. Being overweight or obese can lead

to conditions that increase the risk forheart disease, including hypertension,elevated cholesterol and diabetes. Askyour health care provider if your weightis healthy. If not at the ideal weight,work on losing weight. Even a 10-percent reduction in weight can decrease blood pressure, lower cholesterol and reduce risk of developing diabetes.

Get regular healthscreenings

Without testing,people may not know they are at risk or have

already developed heart-relatedconditions.

Regularscreening

will tell what current numbers

are and what action needs to be taken.Adults should have their blood pressure checked at least every twoyears and more frequently if theirnumbers are not ideal or if they haveother risk factors for heart disease.

Adults should have their cholesterol measured at least onceevery five years, starting at age 20,and more often if numbers are notoptimal or they have other risk factors for heart disease.

Also, people should ask their doctorwhen they should be tested for diabetes.

Avoid stressStress can be avoided and, even

when inevitable, it can be controlled.When people are stressed, they areless likely to adhere to heart-healthypractices. Simple stress reducersinclude spending time with family and friends, thinking positive, getting enough sleep, exercising andpracticing relaxation techniques.

Get enough sleepTry to get eight hours of good

sleep. Yes, it can be a challenge, but eight hours is a good number to achieve.

Take control and start practicingheart-healthy strategies today.

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Story and photos by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer staff

A large number of communitymembers received a firsthand look atavailable health and wellness programsduring the Iron Horse Sports andFitness Center fitness expo, Saturday.

The expo highlighted fitness classes offered at the facility six days a week in addition to information about the new post wellness center andhealth and wellness vendors from thelocal community, said Ann Tsuyama,assistant facility manager.

Tsuyama said the expo was organized as an avenue to educate thecommunity on the group exerciseprograms and fitness assessment and testing programs the facility offers.

“Our objective was to inform theFort Carson community of all the great fitness and sports programs that wehave on post. We felt it was importantto have a day where we can offer asmany of the fitness and training programs as we could so that peoplecan see everything we have to offer,” she said.

“Because our classes are spread over afew days, sometimes people don’t know all that wehave to offer and this gave us the opportunity to present all our programs in one condensed programto the Fort Carson community,” Tsuyama said.

In addition to the wellness classes, she said, theexpo also provided an opportunity to emphasize the facility’s climbing wall, aquatics center programs and the wellness center programs, locatedin the Forrest Resiliency Center building.

“We also decided that we would work with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation marketing and sponsorship to ask a number of vendors to come out that could passalong fitness information ... to help (attendees)understand what is available to them in relation togood physical fitness conditioning,” Tsuyama said.

“We had a lot of happy customers at the expo. I

think one thing people will walk away with fromtoday’s expo, since they were able to participate in a variety of classes, is that we offer a great variety of activities that will benefit (their) healthand wellness. One ofthe things that peoplelearned is we havesome classes wecharge for but we also have a lot ofclasses that are free of charge, and thereare great water aerobics and climbingwall activities that will help them achievefitness success,”Tsuyama said.

Expo spotlights fitness programs

Members of the Fort Carson community participate ina yoga class during the Iron Horse Sports and FitnessCenter fitness expo ,Saturday.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center aerobics instructor Tameka Dzuricky, right, helps aparticipant with a step routine during the fitness expo, Saturday.

Members of the post community receive information from a fitness expo booth participant, right, at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, Saturday.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center’s new weekend and holiday hours take effective Friday.

The center will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.weekends and federal and training holidays. Thechanges are based on facility use, according to officials. Call 526-4093 for more information.

World Class Athlete Program wrestlers will competein Colorado Springs Friday and Saturday at the Dave Schultz Memorial tournament.

The wrestlers will compete in freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions against some of the best international competition at the U. S.Olympic Training Center.

The Air Force Academy will sponsor its Falcon 50 event in May.

The Falcon 50 series consist of three events, a 50-mile ultramarathon, a 26.2-mile trail marathon and a military heavy marathonwith a 35-pound ruck. The event begins at sunrise May 4, starting and finishing on theparade grounds.

Open to all Department of Defense identifica-tion card holders and their Families, the fee for theevent is $50 for the ultramarathon and $35 for themarathon and military heavy events. Registrationcloses Feb. 15. Sign up at http://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=17840. Contact Ryan Silva atryan.silva@usafa.edu for more information.

Fort Carson youth wrestling program athleteswill compete at the “Final Dan GableChallenge” at Castle View High School in Castle Rock, Saturday.

The wrestlers will also participate in the “Mayhem in the Mountains” Feb. 9 at theColorado Springs Events Center.

The Foxhole sports and entertainment lounge hostsa Super Bowl party Sunday beginning at 2 p.m.

The lounge will have the game featuring the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco49ers on the big screen and also have more than20 flat-screen televisions available for people towatch the game. The lounge will offer snacks forthe evening in addition to having a full menuavailable for purchase from Borriello Brothers NewYork Pizza. In addition to the game, there will bea number of other activities available to make theday an entertaining one for Soldiers and Families.

Games and door prizes begin when the doorsopen at 2 p.m. and will last throughout the day.

According to Foxhole officials, there will be a 60-inch TV grand prize and prizes given away eachquarter. Tickets will be handed out at the door.Lounge officials encourage people to arrive early toacquire squares needed to participate in the grandprize drawing. Call 526-5347 for more information.

The U.S. Paralympics organization is urging veterans and servicemembers with a physical disability to get involved in community sports programs.

In collaboration with the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Paralympics released a 30-secondpublic service announcement, athttp://bit.ly/WA2DD7, that describesthe program. The video features U.S.Navy veteran Michael Johnston, a 2016Paralympic Games hopeful in triathlon,who used sports in his rehabilitationafter losing his left leg below the kneefollowing a 2003 motorcycle accident.

Logon to the VA website,http://www.va.gov/adaptivesports/, to find sport programs and events in the local community.

The 28th Military MastersTournament will be held at theThunder Alley Bowling CenterSaturday and Sunday.

The tournament is open to eligible military United States BowlingCongress members. Qualifying roundswill take place Saturday featuring sixgames on 12 lanes at 9 a.m. and six games on 12 lanes at 1 p.m.,according to bowling officials. Thetop 16 bowlers will then compete inmatch play Sunday at 9 a.m.

Anyone interested in participatingin the event must have a military or Department of Defense civilian identification card (active, retired,Reservist, Family member or DOD government employment card).Participants must be a member of theUnited States Bowling Congress ingood standing. Bowling centeremployees may participate in thetournament and may receive anyprizes earned if otherwise eligible.

The entry fee is $100; deadlineis 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Contact thebowling center staff at 526-5542 formore information.

Air Force Academy women’steam coaches and players hold sports clinics Feb. 9 from 11:30 a.m.

to 1:30 p.m. in the Cadet Gym.Clinics, which include basketball, soccer,

volleyball, tennis and fencing, are open to girlsthrough eighth grade (brothers and friends may also attend). T-shirts will be provided while supplieslast. Participants and their families receive freeadmission to the women’s basketball game againstNevada at 2 p.m. in Clune Arena.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson

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Fort Carson intramural all-stars Lionelle Simpson, 33, shootsover Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., defenders during actionSaturday at the Special Events Center. The post intramuralall-star team plays the Colorado Kings at the Pepsi Center inDenver Feb. 25 at 3 p.m., prior to the Denver Nuggets meetingthe Los Angeles Lakers at 7 p.m.

Hot shot

Photo by Walt Johnson

Fast burner

Walter Nix, left, races around the right end to elude defenders during theSergeant Audie Murphy Club football tournament Saturday at the post footballfields. According to Cindy Lisbon, club vice president, the 18-team tournamentwas a fundraising effort to benefit Soldiers and the post community.

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The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a special exhibit “To the Moon: Snoopy Soars withNASA” that runs through April 20. The exhibitexamines the Apollo 10 mission and the role ofPeanuts characters in that flight. In conjunctionwith the exhibit, “Space Saturdays” feature programs related to space topics. The museum, at 215 S. Tejon, is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and is at 215 S. Tejon St.Call 685-5990 for information.

The Denver Art Museum has free general admission Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Themuseum is at 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway, in downtown Denver. A parking garage that chargesa fee is nearby, or use metered parking.

Denver Zoo, located in Denver City Park, has free admission to everyone Sunday-Monday. Thezoo is open every day, 10 a.m to 4 p.m. throughFebruary, when the hours will be extended. The zoo’s entrance is at 23rd Avenue betweenColorado Boulevard and York Street.

Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, 10 S.Parkside Drive, hosts a free R&R Military &Veterans Monthly Music Jam Wednesday, 7-10p.m. Stargazers welcomes visual artists, poetsand spoken word artists, and provides mics, guitaramp, bass amp and keyboard. Bring guitars orinstruments needed. Call 476-2200 for information.

Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cook-off and CarnivaleParade begins at 8 a.m. Feb. 9, featuring musicand entertainment, along with chefs cooking their favorite recipes of gumbo. It’s in SodaSprings Park in downtown Manitou Springs. The Carnivale Parade follows at 1 p.m., and runs along Manitou Avenue.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to4 p.m. at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium,221 E. Kiowa Street. The lion dance will be performed. Admission is $5 for adults and $4

for military or students and children under 5 areadmitted free. Tickets are available at the door.

Air Force Academy concerts for the 2012-2013season include “Midtown Men” March 8; and“Rat Pack Show” April 19. Call the box office at 333-4497. Concerts are in Arnold Hall; takethe North Gate entrance from Interstate 25 north and follow that road to the Cadet Area, near the chapel.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center announces its 2013 theater schedule: “Prelude to a Kiss” runs through Feb. 17; “Other Desert Cities” isMarch 14-31; “The Drowsy Chaperone” is May9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” is June 20-30. Call the boxoffice, 634-5583. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.and has a free parking lot in front of the center.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has a newexhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by artequals smart fun. Visitors will have fun whileapplying real concepts to creative activities. The“Under the Big Top: Math and Art” exhibit runsuntil June 1. Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N.Santa Fe Ave., in Pueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adultsand $3 for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.orgfor more information. See story on pages 32-33.

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• “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,” an Imagination Celebration event, is at 7 p.m.Feb. 11. Tickets start at $9. Pre-show activitiesare in the lobby and milk and cookies.

• “Dreamgirls” is in the Pikes Peak Center Feb. 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $38.

Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets andinformation.

The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., hosts a publicfree day the second Tuesday of each month.The public is admitted free Feb. 12, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., with free guided tours at 10 and 11

a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 634-5583 for information.There’s a free parking lot in front of the center.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, at 14th and Curtis streets, has severalBroadway productions on its agenda.“Catch Me If You Can” is Feb. 26-March 10;“Sense & Sensibility, the Musical” is April 5-May26; “Peter and the Starcatcher” is Aug. 15-16;“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” is Sept. 3-6;“Sister Act” is Sept. 24-27; and “Million DollarQuartet” is Feb. 25-28. Other productions include“Romeo & Juliet,” through Feb. 24; “Spamalot”March 28-30, and “Les Miserables” May 22-26.For ticket information call 303-446-4811.

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra presents performances at Pikes Peak Center:• “Appalachian Spring,” Feb. 9 at 8 p.m.• “Casablanca,” Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.• “Mozart and Prokofiev,” March 9 at 8 p.m.

and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.Call 520-SHOW for information and tickets.

Cripple Creek Ice Festival is Feb. 9-10 and 16-17and features a “Mythological Wonderland” of ice carvings.There’s an ice slide and ice maze foryoungsters, carnival-type games and vendors.

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo hasFamily Theater Series scheduled in its theater:Tickets are $8 each; call 719-295-7200.Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.:“The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” is Feb. 9.“The Mark of Zorro” is March 16.“Todd Oliver and Friends” is April 27.

The Broadway Theatre League has these productions in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Centertheater, with tickets selling for $40; call the box office at 719-295-7200.“Hooray for Hollywood is Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.“Midtown Men” is April 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.

Other performances in the Sangre de Cristo ArtsCenter theater, with tickets selling for $30 at thebox office, 719-295-7200, are:A John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.“Smuin,” a contemporary dance, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.

“Swan Lake,” a Sangre de Cristo BalletPerformance, is April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.

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Buell Children’s Museumin Pueblo is a first-class children’s museum — a good place to take childrenduring winter. There areactivities, exhibits, crafts and fun things to do.

Child Magazine namedBuell Children’s Museum asthe No. 2 children’s museumin the U.S. for art and one ofthe top 25 children’s museumsin the nation. Exhibits in themuseum are based on art, science, literature or historythemes. Sometimes the children’s exhibit is related toart exhibits in the Sangre deCristo Arts Center, which is in the complex and has galleries, a 500-seat theaterand a gift shop.

The museum’s 12,000square-foot building wasdesigned as a children’smuseum and looks friendly— a three-dimensional,carved brick “sculpture” isabove the entrance and aworld globe hangs on both sides. Sculptures ofscampering children lead to the entrance and there’s a carousel pony statue.

Once inside, visitors stop at the entrance desk topay admission and learn ofspecial activities scheduledthat day.

Exhibits and activities are designed for children ages3-13. However, many adultscan be seen using interactivecomputers or assisting in artor building projects. SeveralSouthern Colorado artists areinvolved with the museum,creating artistic, innovativeand clever displays.

The themes and exhibitsare changed a few times a year, providing regular visitors with new experiences.

The museum includes a theater where special shows take place or a videomay be shown.

The current exhibit in the museum is “Under theBig Top: Math and Art,”which is in place until June 1.On the first floor, children are drawn to several interactive computers andcraft tables. There’s a dress-up area where costumesare available and related tothe overall exhibit’s theme,including clown costumes.

There’s a place to relaxand read books, called theLizard Lounge. There are

other exhibits and visitors canwalk through “Sensations,” a high-tech experience withlights, sound and video.

When finished with theexhibits on the first floor,take the stairs or elevator to the second floor.

There are more interactivecomputers, a gigantic kaleidoscope, other exhibitsand the “Artrageous Studio,”a large crafts area wellstocked with scissors, markers, paper scraps, ribbons, string and other supplies for creative crafting.

For the younger set,babies and toddlers, there’sthe colorful Red Barn area.Children can play with age-appropriate toys and puzzles and there’s even arocking chair for moms.

People who want to take arefreshment break don’t haveto leave the building. “Kid’sCafé,” on the first floor, hascoffee, soft drinks, milk andjuice boxes,breakfast rolls,croissant breakfast sandwichesand appetizers. The menu for ages 10 and younger has $1 snacks and $2.50lunches, including a choice of sandwiches, pasta, nachosor meatballs.

The adult menu includes

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

soup of the day, sandwichchoices and several Italian-style entrees. Franco’s Bistro is open 9 a.m. to 7p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, andthe number is 719-563-6216.

There’s a small gift shopbehind the entrance desk selling souvenirs, pens, toys and T-shirts.

Children’s birthday parties can be arranged atBuell Children’s MuseumTuesdays-Saturdays. CallJoleen Ryan at 719-295-7200,ext. 7206 to arrange a party.

Hours at the BuellChildren’s Museum areTuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. The museum isclosed on federal holidays.

Sangre de Cristo ArtsCenter’s art galleries, locatedin the next building, observethe same hours as the children’s museum. Entranceto the galleries there isincluded in admission.

Family Theater Series is offered at the Sangre de

Cristo Art Center theater. The next production is “TheTrue Story of the Three LittlePigs,” performed by DallasChildren’s Theater Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. “TheMark of Zorro” is March 16,at 11 a. m. and 2 p.m. “ToddOliver and Friends” is April27 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Tickets are $8; call 719-295-7100.

Museum admission is $4for adults, with a $1 discountfor military members.Children are charged $3. The museum’s website ishttp://www.sdc-arts.org.

To reach Buell Children’sMuseum and the Sangre DeCristo Arts Center at 210 N.Santa Fe Ave., in Pueblo, take Interstate 25 south toExit 98b (First Street) and go west to Santa Fe Avenueand turn right.

There’s free parking inthe lot south of the arts center. Additional parking isat meters along the street.

Just the Facts• TRAVEL TIME — 45 minutes

• FOR AGES — Families• TYPE — children’s museum

• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★ (Out of 5 stars)

• WALLET DAMAGE —$$ = Less than $20

$ $ = $ 21 t o $ 4 0$ $ $ = $ 41 t o $ 6 0

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

Interactive computers are popular withvisitors at the Buell Children’s Museum.

Several craft tables arebeing used by children and

adults in the “ArtrageousStudio” at Buell

Children’s Museum in Pueblo.

Kim Sewell of Buell Children’s Museum shows visitors how to assemblebuilder boards to make a house.

Age-appropriate toys and puzzles are available in the Red Barn areafor babies and toddlers. There’s a nearby seating area so parentsmay watch their children at play.

Pueblo Children’s Museum in Pueblohas 12,000 square-feet of space.

Pueblo’s treasure:

Buell Children,s Museum

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