Oct. 6, 2017 Vol. 75, No. 40 Inside Page 5 Page 6 Page 3 Back in daddy’s arms Photo by Dani Johnson 1st Lt. Michael Fischer, signal officer th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hugs his children, Andrew, 1, and Sophia, 4, at a homecoming ceremony for about 2 6oldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at 121 a.m. Sept. 29. This was the first of many welcome home ceremonies for the aSSro[imately Soldiers who deployed in January to Eastern Europe to support U.S. Army Europe and participate in Atlantic Resolve as the regionally allocated heavy brigade for Europe. The brigade handed over the reins of the Atlantic Resolve mission to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, during a ceremony Sept. 29 at Market Square in Zagan, Poland. See story on Sages 11. ASAP garners DOD award By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff Fort Carson’s Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) was recently honored as the winner of the 2017 Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award. The award recognizes drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs for their ongoing efforts, and the Fort Carson program earned the award as the Army’s representative. “We’re the best in the Army when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse awareness and prevention,” said Fort Carson ASAP manager Bill Lana. “That’s thanks to not only our ASAP staff, but to the Fort Carson community.” The community, according to Lana and his staff, includes ASAP partners such as the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson command team; the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the Directorate of Emergency Services; Army Community Service; Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; and many on- and off-post law enforcement agencies. All were included in Fort Carson ASAP’s nomi- nation information that was provided to DOD leaders, See ASAP on Page 4
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Oct. 6, 2017Vol. 75, No. 40
Inside
Page 5 Page 6
Page 3
Back in daddy’s arms
Photo by Dani Johnson
1st Lt. Michael Fischer, signal officer th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hugs his children, Andrew, 1, and Sophia, 4, at a homecoming ceremony for about 2 oldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at 12 1 a.m. Sept. 29. This was the first of many welcome home ceremonies for the a ro imately Soldiers who deployed in January to Eastern Europe to support U.S. Army Europe and participate in Atlantic Resolve as the regionally allocated heavy brigade for Europe. The brigade handed over the reins of the Atlantic Resolve mission to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, during a ceremony Sept. 29 at Market Square in Zagan, Poland. See story on
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ASAP garners DOD awardBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff
Fort Carson’s Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) was recently honored as the winner of the 2017 Secretary of Defense Community Drug Awareness Award.
The award recognizes drug and alcohol abuse prevention programs for their ongoing efforts, and the
Fort Carson program earned the award as the Army’s representative.
“We’re the best in the Army when it comes to drug and alcohol abuse awareness and prevention,” said Fort Carson ASAP manager Bill Lana. “That’s thanks to not only our ASAP staff, but to the Fort Carson community.”
The community, according to Lana and his staff, includes ASAP partners such as the U.S. Army Garrison
Fort Carson command team; the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; the Directorate of Emergency Services; Army Community Service; Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8; and many on- and off-post law enforcement agencies.
All were included in Fort Carson ASAP’s nomi-nation information that was provided to DOD leaders,
See ASAP on Page 4
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At a glanceMilitary MPs practice counterterrorism tactics Active shooter training — Page 5 Program provides path to career in education Soldier for Life hosts lunch seminar — Page 6 Ceremony honors 2 centuries of service Eight Soldiers hang up uniforms — Page 7 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Exchange opens online shopping to veterans CEO promotes initiative during visit to Carson — Page 10 3ABCT completes mission Soldiers begin return from 9 months in Europe — Page 18
Community Substance Abuse Self-referral can prevent issue from
snowballing — Page 17 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 21 The Journey (Chapel series) Friendship in trenches — Page 22
Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 22
At Ease Attraction Family adventures in Pueblo — Page 25 Event Autumn event takes place 1,000 feet up — Page 25 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 26 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 28
Sports Trojans salute military Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans hold military
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Army Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and marks the kickoff of the yearlong Army Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign. The Army campaign is designed to increase readiness through improving awareness of cyber threats and incidents, as well as their impact to Army missions. The cybersecurity awareness efforts also high-light how Soldiers and civilians need to respond in order to safeguard the Army.
What is the Army doing?Army leadership is
making cybersecurity an operational priority ensuring resources support training, technology and policies. The Army offers extensive cyber-security training opportunities to ensure everyone knows how to best mitigate cyber risks.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month will increase visibility and provide resources to Soldiers, Families, civilians and industry. This campaign will expand awareness to help improve online safety and increase the resiliency of the nation in the event of a cyber incident.
What continued efforts are planned for the future?During the Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, the
Army will promote opportunities for training, increase awareness of cybersecurity responsibilities and highlight policies to keep the Army safe and secure. As the Army becomes increasingly dependent on information technology, cybersecurity threats pose an even greater challenge. To
help mitigate these risks, the Army will continue to grow its Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign to build a culture for improving cybersecurity and Army mission readiness.
Why is this important to the Army?
Cyberattacks are increasing and directly impacting the Army’s ability to protect its information and operations. Improved cybersecurity awareness is mandatory. Cybersecurity is
a part of the Army’s mission — protecting information must be part of the Army’s operational execution plan from start to fi nish. From the fi rst planning session, cybersecurity should be a part of every checklist tied to the operation. Cybersecurity should be brought into all stages of the operational planning.
Campaign improves online safety, increases resiliency of nation
Events promote Fire Prevention WeekFort Carson Fire and Emergency Services
The Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services is encouraging the community to “Plan 2 Ways Out” during Fire Prevention Week, which runs Sunday through Oct. 14 nationally.
In a fi re, seconds count. Seconds can mean the differ-ence in ensuring that residents of our community can escape safely from their homes. That’s why this year the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week theme “Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!” is so important.
Fire personnel will be out in full force Tuesday through
Oct. 14 to educate the public in fi re and life safety. Events include:
Tuesday through Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Fort Carson Main Exchange fi re apparatus display and prevention booth, in the Main Exchange parking lot Tuesday through Oct. 14, 9 a.m., Sparky and fi refi ghters visit students at Fort Carson elementary schools
Tuesday through Oct. 14, 1 p.m., Fort Carson Child and Youth Services child development center visits with fi re apparatus and Sparky Tuesday through Oct. 14, 6-8 a.m., Sparky waves to incoming traffi c at Gate 1
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4SB deploys to Puerto Rico, Virgin IslandsBy Dani JohnsonGarrison Public Affairs Office
Approximately 150 Soldiers with 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, departed between Sept. 26 and Monday heading to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands to assist in recovery opera-tions after Hurricane Maria swept through the area.
The 247th Composite Supply Company, 68th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion, 4th SB, will be providing basic sustainment support in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, where approximately 25 Soldiers arrived Sept. 27.
“We will be establishing base opera-tions, critical command structure, logistics structures and distribution nodes,” said Col. Geoff Kent, commander, 4th SB. “Then we will be able to distribute critical supplies to the needed areas.”
According to U.S. Northern Command officials, the situation in Puerto Rico remains challenging. The level of destruction and the fact that it is an island makes this response effort more challenging than others faced
this season. However, enhanced communications and completed assessments are providing a clearer picture of the extent of damage, allowing the federal re-sponse to better focus its efforts.
Kent said many of the brigade Soldiers deploying are either from Puerto Rico or have Families there.
“I’ve got mixed feelings about deploying,” said Capt. Joaquin Matias, logistics officer, 4th SB, who grew up in Guaynabo and has been in contact with his father and father-in-law and all of his Family is well. “I don’t know how I’m going to react (when we arrive). Hopefully it is not as bad as it has been told to me.”
This is not the first humanitarian deployment for the brigade. Approximately 90 brigade Soldiers deployed in late August to south Texas to assist with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and returned to Fort Carson two weeks ago.
“This is what we are trained to do,” said
Kent. “We adapt to any crisis (given to us).“We make sure we balance the needs
(for humanitarian response) while main-taining a high-level readiness for 4th Infantry Division,” he said.
“The brigade is always ready to deploy, both tactically and for humanitarian efforts,” Matias said. “We are always training for both missions — we are able to react quickly.”
Matias, who served with the Puerto Rico
Photo by Sgt. David Freydin
Col. Geoff Kent, center, commander,
4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
leads a ro imately “Rough Rider” Soldiers
to the aircraft at the Fort Carson Arrival/Departure
Air Control Group Sept. 29 prior to deploying to
Puerto Rico. See Hurricane on Page 4
4 MOUNTAINEER — Oct. 6, 2017
By Aleah M. Castrejonor arson Garrison Public Affairs Office
The Fort Carson Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program is partnering with out-side communities to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence with a Bark Against Violence 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. Oct. 14 at Iron Horse Park.
“This event is an opportunity to educate the community on the connection between animal abuse and domestic violence,” said Gail A. Hollis, Fort Carson victim advocate.
In addition to the 5K run/walk, there will be activities and community outreach booths from Fort Carson and the surrounding communities in observance of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).
“For preventive education, (the event) helps the commu-nity to better understand and appreciate domestic violence experiences, thus changing perspectives, helping improve relationships and decreasing the potential for violence,” said Hollis. “For healing, it informs the community that services are available for recovery. It demonstrates that local organizations are willing and able to be courageous partners with Families in making the world a safer place.”
A strong correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence has been established and is an indicator that an individual is developing a pattern of power and control through abuse. This is the fourth annual run/walk, however, the first pet walk.
“Pet owners entering battered women’s shelters often report that their batterer has injured, maimed, killed or threatened the family pets for revenge or to psychologically control them,” said Hollis. “Often the violence toward the animals occurs in
the presence of family members. Domestic violence victims see animal cruelty as one more step in a long history of violent behavior directed at them and their children.”
ACS will sponsor multiple events throughout the month to include: a DVAM outreach with information tables; a clothesline project with T-shirts designed by victims; and silent witness, which are silhouettes placed in various locations on the installation that include domestic violence stories.
Lastly, the 4th Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Hub.
“No person should have to endure abuse,” said Lisa E. Jenkins, Fort Carson victim ad-vocate. “Everyone is worth being loved and treated with respect.
“Joining us will equip you with practical insight and tools to prevent domestic violence,” she said. Military and local community experts will provide critical infor-mation to the community at large to increase awareness and provide education on the prevention and intervention of domestic violence.
“Attendees will receive helpful books and resources to promote healthy relationships and reduce domestic violence within their environ-ments,” Jenkins said.
DVAM evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to con-nect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. In October 1987, the first DVAM was observed. That same year marked the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. In 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112 designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Photo by Dani Johnson
National Guard for five years in Puerto Rico before transitioning to active duty 15 years ago, was part of the recovery efforts during Hurricane Georges in September 1998.
“There is plenty of food and water there,” he said. “We will be working to getting it safely to the right place where it is needed the most.”
Many of the deploying Soldiers said they just want to be able to give back.
“It means the world to give back, and I want to do my part,” said Spc. Esmeralda Salazar, wheeled vehicle mechanic, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th SB, who has been in the Army for 19 months. “I’m not anti-cipating anything, I’m open to everything.”
Kent anticipates the Soldiers will stay 30-60 days but said they will stay as long as needed.
HurricaneFrom Page 3
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Smith, automated logistical specialist, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, ensures a general all ur ose trailer is secured on the C 1 Globemaster III aircraft Sept. 29 prior to deploying to Puerto Rico to assist in relief efforts after Hurricane Maria devastated the island.
who selected the winners in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force categories.
“I think perhaps the thing that pushed us over the edge was that we tried to include measurements of our prevention efforts’ success,” Lana said. “For instance, Fort Carson had 111 DUI arrests in fiscal 2017, which was a significant drop from the 149 DUI arrests in fiscal 2016 and an even bigger drop from previous years that typically reached into the 200s.”
At Fort Carson, ASAP’s staff of 15 sustains readi-ness and promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing education and assistance in an effort to reduce the impact of alcohol and other drug abuse affects to Soldiers and their Families, civilian employees and retirees. It also provides unit level support to commanders and Soldiers.
“We think that reducing our DUI statistics is probably a combination of things,” Lana said. “Leadership involvement probably has the most affect. The more that commanders and first sergeants are out there talking about the negative consequences of driving after drinking, the more the workforce is going to get the message.”
The staff is perhaps known best for its community outreach programs such as Destination Fort Carson, where Soldiers are briefed on ASAP services such as the Employee Assistance and Suicide Prevention programs.
This past year ASAP staff was instrumental in the Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 mock DUI emergency response event. ASAP also partners with supporting the Religious Support Office with its Trunk-or-Treat event and participated in the National Night Out, Prescription Takeback Day, Youth Education and Red Ribbon Week events. ASAP also provides numerous training events that are designed to prevent DUIs.
In August ASAP sponsored an event that brought Fort Carson Police, Colorado State Police and 4th Judicial District attorneys together for a powerful training event that relayed the consequences of driving under the influence arrests and convictions.
Anthony McCollin, ASAP prevention branch chief, explained that informing today’s youth is an important part of reducing and preventing not only DUIs, but alcohol and drug dependence.
“To change a culture, we must educate our youth,” he said. “That’s our future, getting into the schools and explaining the consequences of choices, whether it’s drugs or alcohol.”
McCollin will travel to Washington, D.C., Wednesday to accept the award on behalf of the Fort Carson ASAP during a ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon.
ASAPFrom Page 1
Domestic violence
Carson joins community to enhance awareness
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MilitaryMPs practice counterterrorism tacticsStory and photo by Scott PraterMountaineer staff
As instructors looked on intently, a small team of 759th Military Police Battalion Soldiers mounted a simu-lated assault on a school bus Sept. 28.
During the drill, MP teams attempted to apprehend an active shooter who had holed up inside the bus. Later that day, teams practiced a similar maneuver inside Mountainside Elementary School, only there, they were forced to open doors and search large areas in an effort to find
and apprehend suspects. It was all part of a weeklong
counterterrorism training event for the MPs, who hoped to improve on a variety of skill sets and gain confidence in their abilities.
Civilian instructors with Controlled
F.O.R.C.E. Training Management Systems provided the training for a group of 18 MPs. As part of the course, instructors taught individual and team tactical response techniques, close-quarter com-bat, small team movement and tactics, weapons proficiency, precision tactical engagement and leadership training.
“The instructors were here for two weeks and they conducted a week of training for two separate groups,” said Capt. David Alm, assistant operations and training officer, 759th MP Bn. “The key aspect here was that the instructors pushed each class to a proficiency stan-dard as opposed to a time standard.”
Controlled F.O.R.C.E. master in-structor Kevin Rittenhouse said the training is cumulative in nature, in that students start with close-quarter combat techniques then move on to individual weapons training and team tactical activities later in the week. By the end of training, MP teams were maneu-vering through training building, and using nonlethal training ammunition to subdue simulated active shooters.
“We teach how to take a person from a standing to a prone position without hurting yourself or the person you are taking down,” he said. “Then we start
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Assuming responsibility
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Lt. Col. Justin R. Howe, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, hands the battalion guidon to Command Sgt. Maj. Rietta Owens during an assumption of responsibility ceremony Sept. 26 in the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Owens has served in various roles throughout the Army for over 25 years. Owens replaces Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Pickerin II, who now serves in her previous post, as the senior enlisted adviser for the Judge Advocate Group, III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. “I am extremely honored and humbled to serve in this role as command sergeant major and I will not take my responsibility lightly. I look forward to working with you all and taking care of our most precious resource — America’s sons and daughters.”
Program provides path to career in educationBy Sgt. Dommnique WashingtonGarrison Public Affairs Office
The Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program hosts a “Troops to Teachers: Teaching as a Second Career” lunch seminar Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in building 6237, room 108.
All transitioning military members interested in pursuing jobs in the education field are encouraged to attend the free seminar that includes lunch.
Service members and veterans of all military branches with an honorable discharge qualify for the program. Troops to Teachers is a grant-funded program created in 1994 by the Department of Defense in an effort to help Soldiers transitioning out of the military find jobs along with providing schools with high-quality employees.
Since its creation, roughly 30,000 teachers nationally have been employed, with Colorado being one of the leading states to hire veterans. Last year 63 teachers were hired in Colorado through the program.
The guest speaker will be Brett Smith, a retired Special Forces member who is now a school principal at Timberview Middle School in Colorado Springs. Topics of discussion will include how to apply for desired education jobs and which training certificates are required.
Representatives from five local school districts are expected to be in attendance to talk about how to get hired through the program and to answer any specific questions.
Troops to Teachers holds education seminars once per quarter. Contact John Scheuer, Colorado Troops to Teachers grant manager, at 526-9828 or visit the Troops to Teachers website at http://www.proudtoserveagain.com for more information.
adding things to that. We make the students good with their hands and then change the dynamic again.”
The idea, Rittenhouse explained, is to make students good weapon handlers. So, instructors do things such as forcing them to use their nondominant hand as opposed to their dominant hand.
“We want to introduce something that forces a person to make a transition,” he said. “We want them to make a quick, fast, hard decision so they can articulate and justify what they are doing.”
By design, 759th MP Bn. leaders combined MPs from a variety of units to make up each class, including some members of the battalion’s Special Reaction Team (SRT).
“It was great to be able to train with our SRT members,” said Spc. Paola Hollingsworth, 59th MP company. “This is standardized training, so if I’m first on the scene in an active-shooter scenario and the SRT shows up, we should be able to work together well.”
A corporal SRT member said that SRT members use similar tactics in their own training, but that this civilian law enforcement course of instruction was beneficial because it brought MPs up to speed with what other law enforcement agencies are doing around the country.
“This provided us with more tactics for a tool box, so to speak,” the corporal said. “The idea is to keep learning. You find tactics that you like, teach them to your battle buddies and incorporate them into what you do. There are so many ways to do this job, and it’s beneficial to learn as much as you can. For me, I really liked the hand-to-hand techniques that they taught here, and the instructors built on what we learned during the first few days. I’m more confident in that area now.”
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Ceremony honors 2 centuries of serviceStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Public Affairs Office
Eight Soldiers were honored for their more than 200 years of combined service to the nation during a retirement ceremony Sept. 27 in the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.
Fort Carson hosts a monthly ceremony to show appreciation for Soldiers retiring from the Army and to allow coworkers, Family members and friends an opportunity to help celebrate the Soldiers’ achievements.
Col. Frank Davis II, commander, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), and ceremony host, described the ceremony as “a celebration of service” during his opening speech.
“Today is a bittersweet day for our group of honorees,” said Davis, who added that the ceremony also symbolized “a day of transition for each of them and their Families.”
Davis provided attendees with a few words about each of the retirees to include highlights of their careers and recognized sacrifices made by the retirees’ Family members.
Those being honored at the ceremony were: Col. Michael Mahoney, commander, U.S. Army Dental Activity-Fort Carson; Col. John Irgens, deputy director for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command; Maj. Elfonzo Reed, operations officer, Warrior Transition Battalion; Capt. Tyrone Hunter, 4th Infantry Division; Command Sgt. Maj. John Johnson, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion; Sgt. 1st Class Edward Hinojosa, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.; Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kalata, 68th
Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div.; and Staff Sgt. Morris Johnson, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson.
Hinojosa joined the Army in 1998 and has served in various assignments worldwide, to include multiple deployments.
“It has been a fulfilling career,” he said. “I appre-ciate the opportunities the military has given to my Family and me.”
Davis concluded with a heartfelt appreciation to the retirees.
“Our nation will never be able to truly pay the debt of gratitude it owes for the services you have provided,” Davis said. “All we can really do is to say thank you.”
Monthly retirement ceremonies are held at 10 a.m. the last Wednesday of the month, except for November and December. The next ceremony will be Oct. 25 in the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.
Col. Frank Davis II, commander, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Maj. Elfonzo Reed, operations officer Warrior Transition Battalion, as his wife, Maiia Reed, looks on during the Sept. 27 retirement ceremony.
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Hours of operationFort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday-
Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building 1525 room 308. The phone number is 526-2840.
Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a predeployment brief or a professional development brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings.
• SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to complete the preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Transition services in building 6237 — include mandatory weekly five-day program that covers transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days.
• Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — Biweekly elective classes available following the five-day TAP program include social networking, Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and dress for success. Two-day tracks consist of entrepreneurship and technical.
• Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers.
Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012.
Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services• Central issue facility, building
1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m.
• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, call 526-3321 for an appointment.
• Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis.
• Subsistence Support Management
Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195.
• Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.
• Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m.; call 526-5984.
• Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804.
• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.
• Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979.
DPW Work Management Branch — located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only, call 526-2900.Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong Street, building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office
no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transportation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be submitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center for Per sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355.
Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051.
Briefings Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training
— The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com-manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first class through command sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The three-day training course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register through their school NCO. Call 526-5613/5614 for more information.
Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Services.html. Call 526-2840 for details.
ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for details.
MilitaryBriefs
Of note LRC announces operations for holidays — The
Fort Carson Logistics Readiness Center’s contract facilities will be open for normal operations Monday on Columbus Day. Areas include Central Issue Facility (CIF), Installation Property Book Office (IPBO), Hazardous Management Control Center (HMCC), Supply Support Activity (SSA), Subsistence Supply Management Office (SSMO), Transportation, Transportation Motor Pool (TMP) and the maintenance facility in building 8000. These offices will be closed Nov. 24 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Direct questions to Karen Ohmer, Supply Branch chief, at 524-1346 or by visiting building 8000, room 244.
Civil Affairs, Psychological Operations and Special Forces briefing for lieutenants — The Fort Carson Special Operations Recruiting Center will host Leadership Professional Development briefings Wednesday-Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at McMahon Auditorium for active-duty first lieuten-ants from all branches with PDOR between April 1, 2016, and March 31, 2017. Eligibility requirements
include minimum of 24 months active federal commissioned service by panel commencement date; airborne qualified or willing to volunteer for airborne training and able to conduct airborne operations; have valid physical (Special Forces Assessment and Selection/SERE-C) completed within one year of ARSOF; Officer Accession Panel commencement date (not older than April 28, 2017; possess a secret clearance and be eligible to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.
Seeking military speakers — The Fort Carson Public Affairs Office is seeking Soldiers who are interested in public speaking and can talk about their work, training and varied individual experiences to public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region and surrounding communities. Speakers must be well-qualified professionals who know how to capture and maintain an audience’s attention for at least 20 minutes. Speakers should be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations, community leaders, civic groups and schools. Contact Billie Garner at 526-1246 or [email protected] for more information.
Special Operations Recruiting:Building 1218, Room 312/313
Ellis Street, Fort Carson524-1461/1462
Briefs every week:● PSYOP,
noon Tuesday ● Special
Forces, noon Wednesday;
● Civil Affairs, noon Thursday
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Exchange opens online shopping to veteransStory and photo by Dani JohnsonGarrison Public Affairs Office
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is launching a new initiative Nov. 11, Veterans Day, that will allow all honorably discharged veterans access to
online shopping at shopmyexchange.com.Tom Shull, director/chief executive
officer for the Exchange, visited Fort Carson Sept. 27 to discuss the new initiative and visit the stores in Colorado Springs.
“We’ve recently extended the benefit to all veterans,” he said. “This is a way
for us to welcome home those who don’t have military benefits.”
Potentially 21 million honorably discharged veterans will be able to take advantage of this opportunity with a life-long, online exchange shopping benefit, marking the first time the Department
of Defense has expanded exchange shopping privileges in nearly three decades.
Shull, a 1973 U.S. Military Academy graduate, served in the Army, to include at Fort Carson as the company commander for Company C, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson.
“Funds generated by AAFES support quality of life programs across the installation,” he said. “Cur-rently active duty, retirees and 100-percent disabled have shopping privileges.
“We are extending beyond that this Veterans Day to offer all who put up their right hand to serve their nation,” Shull said. “This is a huge opportunity for so many vets who left after serving and were never told ‘thank you’ and now we are saying ‘thank you.’”
Currently the information
about the new program is primarily getting out via word of mouth.
“I had lunch with an old infantry colleague and it is veterans themselves who are telling their buddies about the new benefit,” Shull said. “Whether it was for one to two years or 17, they all served and deserve this honor.”
According to Stephanie Bernstein, manager, Fort Carson Main Store, veterans who want to take advantage of the opportunity should get their military status verified early.
“The earlier a veteran goes online and verifies their status, they will see offers and early shopper benefits,” she said. “There are around 21 million veterans eligible for this service and in El Paso County there are approximately 90,000, so sign up as soon as possible.”
VetVerify.org, a single point of entry to verify eligibility for veterans to shop all exchanges’ online stores, is now open. It is a shared services verification site among all the exchanges using information from official govern-ment records. Go to VetVerify.org to submit a verification form and check eligibility.
After the launch, the veterans online shopping benefit will offer all veterans tax-free shopping and military exclusive pricing via the military exchanges’ websites. For more information, go to https://www.shopmyexchange.com/veterans.
Tom hull director chief e ecutive officer for rmy ir orce change ervice looks at athletic shoes with Stephanie Bernstein, manager, Fort Carson Main Store, Sept. 27 during a visit to the Colorado rings area to discuss the veterans online sho ing benefit a new initiative scheduled to launch on Veterans Day that allows all honorably discharged veterans to shop at the military exchanges online.
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Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orientations by appointment. The orien tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, call 526-9689; for environ mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002.
Army ROTC Green-to-Gold — briefings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Ongoing Veterans in Piping — United Association (UA)
Veterans in Piping (VIP) program is an intense, accelerated training program in the field of pipe welding. This program is designed for active-duty service members transitioning from the military with a separation/retirement date of plus or minus one month of the class end date. Upon successful completion of the full-time, 18-week training program training, each graduate is placed in a five-year UA apprenticeship program with guaranteed job placement. Graduates can be placed in over 300 locations across the United States. Information sessions are held on the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Education Center, building 1117, room 203B. Service members can also meet with UA representatives on
the second and fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, building 6237, room 207.
Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-4345.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email [email protected].
• Self-help — Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for tool sign-up and assistance/guidance.
• Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email [email protected].
• Base operations contracting officer represen-tative — Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second
Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information.
Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship Work Plan — is a 16- to 20-week program, in partnership with Department of Defense Military Installations, designed to provide a comprehensive experience for service members transitioning out of military service who have an interest in local govern-ment. Since the position requires a great degree of involvement in areas such as utilities, public safety, economic development,financial management, public works, and community development, the fellow will receive a broad base of experience. Each fellow’s experience will be tailored depending on the needs of the organization and the desires of the fellow. Visit http://vlgmf.org for more information.
Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career Skills Program — The 12-week program partners eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers with local companies in management or professional intern-ships. Participants spend time in a classroom environment gaining valuable corporate skills and manage ment certifi cations. This program is designed for active-duty Soldiers within 180 days of transition, available to work shortly after com pletion of the program and who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a military field or an associate’s degree with 10 years of equivalent experience. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information session held the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the educa-tion center, building 1117, room 112.
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CommunitySubstance abuse
By Jeff TrothU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Public Affairs Office
From day one, new Soldiers in the Army are taught to act as a team. They get a battle buddy and look after each other. At weapon ranges, Soldiers are told that everyone is a safety officer and is responsible for looking for unsafe acts.
Everyone being a safety is not only true at the range or on the battlefield, but also in everyday life. If a Soldier’s battle buddy is struggling with life, help is available.
“Coming in to receive help with whatever they are struggling with is the right decision, especially if that struggle is drugs or alcohol,” said Vanessa Harris, clinical director for Evans Army Community Hospital’s Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC). “If someone with a substance abuse problem doesn’t get assistance early, the likelihood
is very high their issues will snowball, and in five years they will have a bigger problem.”
Harris said a Soldier who realizes he has a substance abuse issue can go to any of the behavioral health clinics on Fort Carson to initiate a self-referral. The process includes filling out a referral form that requires his leadership’s signatures.
Last year, the Department of the Army ended the Confidential Alcohol Treatment and Education Program, (CATEP), a pilot program that kept unit leadership out of the treatment process for Soldiers who self-referred for substance abuse. With CATEP, which began at Fort Carson in August 2010, a Soldier who felt he was abusing alcohol or had an alcohol-related problem could attend counseling sessions in the evening.
Soldiers now attend classes during duty hours and unit leadership is involved.
“SUDCC is a readiness program, and readiness of the unit and Soldiers are the responsibility of the commander,” Harris said. “So it is the unit commander’s duty and responsibility to encourage his Soldiers to seek treatment for their wellness and readiness.”
When a Soldier self-refers to SUDCC, he is screened and assessed prior to a team meeting with a counselor and his chain of command. At the meeting, the recommended treatment for the Soldier is discussed and agreed on by all involved.
“There is no cookie-cutter treatment that fits all Soldiers,” said Harris. “We offer a multitude of groups and individual counseling sessions. We also invite the spouse of the identified patient to attend
the sessions, because to stop substance abuse normally calls for changes in the home.”
Harris said she and her staff were unsure how the number of self-referrals would be affected when CATEP ended, but the amount of Soldiers seeking self-referrals is roughly the same as last year.
“I am glad we still have Soldiers who self- identify and go to their supervisor and say, ‘Hey I am struggling with this and need help,’” said Harris. “We are here to help them and would rather do it sooner than later. Getting in trouble because of a urinalysis is too late to self-refer.”
Soldiers who want to self-refer for substance abuse can start the process by going to their brigade’s embedded behavioral health team or the Mountain Post Behavioral Health Clinic in building 1830.
Self-referral can prevent issue from snowballing
“ There is no cookie-cutter treatment that fits all Soldiers. We offer a multitude of groups and individual counseling sessions.”
— Vanessa Harris
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ZAGAN, Poland — Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, relinquished responsibility of the Atlantic Resolve mission to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, during a ceremony Sept. 29 at Market Square in Zagan, Poland.
The transition of authority is in keeping with the U.S. government’s commitment to provide a rotational presence to assure NATO allies and deter aggression by potential adversaries against allies and partners in eastern Europe.
“The complexity and ambiguity of the threats that face us today demand a vigilant, capable and interoperable force to meet them,” said Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “The ‘Iron’ Soldiers of 3rd ABCT were the fi rst armor brigade to meet these challenges.”
George pointed out that the military and diplomatic relationship with the people of Poland has been strong since the time of the founding of the United States.
The cooperation of the 3rd ABCT with units such as the Polish 11th “Lubuska” Armored Cavalry Division was instrumental in building the Iron Brigade’s state of readiness and guided its mission success not only with Polish troops, but also elements from other allied nations and partners over the course of the last nine months.
During their time in Europe, the Soldiers participated in 13 multinational missions involving 25 allied and partner nations. Each partner is vital in ensuring collective readiness throughout the region.
“The training we conducted was fast and it was furious — in total, we fi red more than 1 million rounds of ammunition from tanks, artillery, small arms, you name it,” said Col. Michael J. Simmering, commander, 3rd ABCT. “We demonstrated daily how the lethality of a U.S. armored brigade is magnifi ed when we train as part of a greater NATO force.”
The brigade was also heavily involved in building relationships by participating in numerous community activities in Poland and throughout Europe, which included town cleanup projects in Poland and teaching English to local nationals in the countries in which they operated, George said.
During the course of its deployment, 3rd ABCT moved three combined arms battal-ions throughout eastern Europe and moved the brigade headquarters and more than three battalions from Poland to Germany for Combined Resolve VIII in April. During the sum-mer, it also moved fi ve of its seven battalions during Operation Saber Guardian.
“I can’t thank our partners enough for their continued support of our armored brigades and our Mission Command Element, whose tireless efforts make these exercises possible,” George said. “We are proud to be a part of this historic mission and are ready to fi ght alongside of our allies.”
Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Ange M. Desinor
Above: Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson talks with Polish offi cers while at a transfer of authority ceremony in arket uare Zagan, Poland, Sept. 29.
Photo by Dani Johnson
Below: Families cheer at a homecoming ceremony for approximately 250 Fort Carson Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center at 12:15 a.m. Sept. 29.
Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Ange M. Desinor
Photo by Rick Emert
Right: ron rigade oldiers salute during the national anthem at a homecoming
ceremony aturday for a ro imately 2 Soldiers from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.
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“ The complexity and ambiguity of the threats that face us today demand a vigilant, capable and interoperable force to meet them …”
— Maj. Gen. Randy A. George
Above: Col. Michael J. Simmering, right, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj.
amuel C. a case the rd rmored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
ivision colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at arket uare Zagan, Poland, Sept. 29. The brigade relin uished res onsibility of tlantic Resolve operations to 2nd ABCT, 1st Inf. Div., from Fort Riley, Kan.
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Author, star hold book signing at Exchange
Photo by Sgt. Dommnique Washington
Author Doug Stanton, center, talks with Lisa Simonetti, wife of Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Simonetti, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, while Stanley Parker, the main character in Stanton’s latest book, “The Odyssey of Echo Company,” autographs a book Sept. 29 at the Fort Carson Exchange. Stanton is the author of “Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan,” which is the basis for a Jerry Bruckheimer-produced movie by the same name that is scheduled to be released in 2018 starring Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. Stanton is a founder of the National Writers Series, a year-round book festival, and lives in his hometown of Traverse City, Michigan.
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to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. William Morrison at 520-443-0744.
General announcementsCivilian Assistance Services — provides
short-term assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super visors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefi ngs which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program. The briefi ngs take place Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.
Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians who have exhausted all available leave because of medical emer gencies under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Kimberly A.
Amaro-Aperyan, Jennifer Lee Fox and Josephine K. Taki, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Eduardo G. Bernardo and Carmelita Carrillo, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; Chanel A. Martinez and Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Denver L. Holder and Rhonda Welles, Space and Missile
Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees from another federal agency interested in donating
CommunityBriefs
Of noteDomino’s opens on post — in the Mini Mall,
building 1510, for delivery or take out. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Grand opening coming soon. Call 719-377-6868 for more information.
Evans Army Community Hospital will host a fl u shot clinic Tuesday to Oct. 13 and Oct. 17-20 at the Army Wellness Center, inside the Forrest Resiliency Center, building 1843, for benefi ciaries, Family members 6 months and older and retirees. Soldiers should contact leadership or medical personnel for unit immu-nization schedule. Flu shots will also be avail-able from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Oct. 13 at the Soldier Family Care Center on east side of Evans Army Community Hospital, fi rst fl oor, conference room 1004 A/B. Retirees can also get fl u shots during Retiree Appreciation Day beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 14 at the Mountain Post Soldier Center, building 1525. Benefi ciaries can also get fl u shots at their primary care clinics during appointment time or on a walk-in basis. Call the clinic directly. The fl u information recorded message can be reached at 526-6422.
2017 All Services Military Retiree/Spouse Information Day — is Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mountain Post Soldier Center, building 1525, 6351 Wetzel Ave. on Fort Carson.
Services include fl u vaccines, dental screenings, Department of Motor Vehicles, identifi cation cards and updating the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Information booths will include Army Community Service, the Exchange, Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, Casualty Assistance Center, Evans Army Community Hospital, retirement services, Survivor Benefi t Plan, adult care services, veterans services and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Light refreshments will be available.
Federal Civilian Employee Health Benefi ts (FEHB) information fair — for the 2018 benefi ts year will be held Nov. 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. in building 1118, room 142 and 153. Representatives from major health plans will be available to assist appropriated fund civilian employees with benefi ts information. The health benefi ts open season will run Nov. 13 through Dec. 11, and benefi t choices will be effective the fi rst pay period in January. Employees are encouraged to review health benefi ts information on the Army Benefi ts Center - Civilian web site at http://www.abc.army.mil and http://www.opm.gov. Plan rates will be available at http://www.opm.gov before the beginning of the open season. Contact Clinton Moss at 526-0294 or John Pylypiw at 526-3004 for more information.
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Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim MeadorDeputy garrison chaplain
A story from the trenches of World War I tells the tale of two American Soldiers who together endured the hardships and depravations of war. Buddies from the beginning — assigned, trained and shipped out together — they served in the same infantry platoon in France.
Jim and Bill endured the mud, lice, cold, gas, poor rations, heat and general misery together. They told each other stories of home, made each other laugh and reminisced about loves left behind.
They also shared their future hopes and plans, if and when they ever got out of the mess.
Yet month after month, the whistle would blow
and they would fl ing their bodies against the opposing line, slink back and lick
their wounds, then bury their dead and wait to do
it all over again. Life in the trenches, from the boredom of waiting
to the sheer terror of “going over the top,” forged a fast friendship.
One night after a serious assault, Jim did not come back. When Bill returned, another Soldier told him that Jim lay severely wounded somewhere between lines. The artillery and night fl ares continued to light up the sky. Bill anxiously sought his commanding offi cer and requested to go out and search for his friend. He refused; it was simply too dangerous.
Thinking only of his friend, Bill went over the top. The shelling continued, the smell of cordite fi lled the air, and the anguished cries of battlefi eld wounded wove a chaotic scene of death and despera-tion. But by some turn of chance, Bill found Jim. There, they hunkered down together, and sometime later Bill was able to carry his friend back to the trenches. Alas, it was too late, Jim was dead.
The cynical commander caustically asked Bill if it was worth it. With a long piercing stare, Bill replied, “Yes, it was.” He continued, “My friend’s last words made it more than worth it, he said to me, ‘I knew you would come.’”
Being there when someone is hurting or in trouble is a powerful gift. In the New Testament, when Mary and Martha’s brother Lazarus dies and Jesus arrives on the scene, St. John records the shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept,” John 11:35.
Friendship in trenches
Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules.
Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details.
Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.
Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected].
Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Chaplain sponsor is Maj. Jesse King, Fort Carson Family Life chaplain, who can be reached at [email protected].
Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or [email protected] for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Ted Randall, 10th Security Forces Group (Airborne) Group Support Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].
Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.
ChapelBriefs Chapel schedule
CatholicSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street
ProtestantHealer Chapel (General protestant)Evans Army Community Hospital• Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386
Prussman Chapel (Gospel)Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard
• Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 526-5744
• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (General protestant)Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street
• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316
Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXtHogan Street and Barkeley Avenue
• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 526-8889
• Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, 524-2458
Eastern OrthodoxFort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services.
JewishFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Islamic
Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049.
Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364, for information.
Latter Day SaintsSacrament service is Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741 or [email protected] for more information.
Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge
Buddhist service begins Friday
The fi rst Buddhist service on Fort Carson begins Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Chapel.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Buddhism and meet the fi rst active-duty Army Buddhist chaplain. Capt. Somya Malasri will lead worshippers to strengthen both mind and body through chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the fi ve precepts. All are welcome to observe and participate.
Call Malasri at 526-2428 or 562-395-2688, or email [email protected] for more information.
Trunk-or-treatThe Religious Support Offi ce (RSO) is
looking for individuals and groups to hand out candy during its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the north parking lot of Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.
The event can accommodate about 80 vehicles to host trunks. RSO staff is in the process of recruiting directorates and Families on post to host a trunk for the event. Those hosting trunks are expected to bring a good amount of candy to hand out to the children. Limited candy will be available to replenish supplies. Extra candy can be dropped off at the chapel prior to the event.
Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information or to sign up to host a trunk.
• Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious
education, 524-2458• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA,
524-2458• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.,
Mass, 526-8583• Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
CWOC, 526-5769
Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital
• Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386
• Monday-Thursday and fi rst Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386
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leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton Moss, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via email at [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Moss can be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270.
Missed hospital appointments — When someone is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone when the automated AudioCARE calls a few days before the appointment.
Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not available. The extended hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty military personnel, active-duty Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identification card. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.
Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implan-tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an appointment.
Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that
meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.
Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. These surveys provide direct feedback to health care providers to improve quality of care, patient experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital for every survey returned to increase beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care.
After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7.
Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.
4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of division and customizable unit-specific merchan-dise available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532.
TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab results, medication profiles and immunization records. Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up.
JAG assists with name change, adoption — The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The office cannot provide court representation but can furnish the necessary documents and procedural information. Call 526-5572 for more information.
Yard sales on post — can be held the first and third Saturday of the month, from April-December, in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and off-post residents can set up in the Balfour Beatty Communities community center parking lot, building 4355, near Gate 3. Call Army Community Service at 526-4590/1082 for more information.
TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that most service members and their Families are confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an enormous and complex health care system. There are several TRICARE programs available depending on status and location. Visit http://www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details.
Ambulance service — Post officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.
The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. Membership is open to all spouses of the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information.
Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded behavioral health psychologist/counselor available to work with parents who have concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-defi-cit hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is also available to manage children’s medication.
Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating — TRICARE Online (TOL) users must update their military hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate. Transferring military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
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As fall descends across Colorado Springs it brings cooler weather, fall events and family traditions to include some not so scary, costumed fun.
Families are invited to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to participate in safe family fun during the Boo! At the Bridge event Oct. 21.
Everyone is encouraged to show off their love of a favorite superhero or creativity designing their own costumes. The park promises all to have a “spooktacular” evening enjoying goodies, entertainment and games.
Guests will be able to witness stunning views as the sun sets over the
gorge and listen to the sounds of the bridge coming alive with activity — or the spirits of the past. About 30 local businesses and nonprofit organizations will host booths around the visitors center and across the bridge handing out a variety of candy and toys to children while parents have an opportunity to scare up a good deal and information on local products, services or find ways to give back through various community projects and initiatives.
Carnival-style games for all ages can be found, giving everyone an opportunity to win even more sweet treats and loot. It’s a dream come true
for any aspiring pirate.For those brave
enough to cross the bridge after the sun sets, a DJ will be showcased at the band stand playing popular music for anyone who wishes to shake a tail feather or two on their peacock costume. Several local dance troops from the Cañon City area will also be performing. This will be a perfect opportunity to join in a dance round of “Thriller.” The Northern Wind Dancers will also perform throughout the event to provide a taste of Native American culture and heritage as they showcase traditional dances in elegantly beaded and feathered costumes that are generally handmade.
The recently renovated visitor’s center will remain open during the event for guests to take in the view of the gorge as well as drinks and food offered by the dining venues.
While costumes are encouraged, costumes that cause tripping or impair vision are discouraged. Comfortable shoes and strollers are recommended as there will be plenty of walking. Parking is available and abundant.
Travel distance51 miles
Hours Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m.
CostGeneral admission, $10; Children 3 and under are free
Contact 4218 County Road 3ACañon City, CO 81212888-333-5597 http://royalgorgebridge.com/events/boo-at-the-bridge/
While Pueblo is famous for its chilies and state fair, it also offers indoor family fun.
The Pueblo Family Fun Center now features tactical laser tag in addition to go-karts, an arcade and food.
Using the latest laser tag technology, the equipment offers a realistic military feel while players run through the course. The center offers eight weapons to choose from that come equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capability, rumble feed-back, red-dot scopes and unique game modes that can be set for each round, which promises to make each match as exciting as the next.
Feel a need for speed? The center also offers go-karts for adults and rookies (those 40 inches and taller and at least 6 years of age). Here families and friends can go head-to-head on the track for the fastest time, and it even includes a pit area to refuel for more laps.
Speaking of refueling, Papa C’s Grill offers drinks and snacks to include hamburgers, pizza and hot dogs to get the whole family’s tanks refueled before heading out for more adventure.
The center also offers an arcade with classic games, such as pinball, and more interactive games that require movement, such as dancing or entering a cockpit to play. Bounce houses are also offered for smaller
children to join in the family fun.Animal Land offers children
an opportunity to take home some of the fun that the Pueblo Family Fun Center offers by creating and constructing a unique stuffed animal. Each animal is chosen, named and filled with love before children complete the animal’s look through a variety of costumes and accessories.
The center is open year-round, making it an ideal location for birthday parties and groups, and also offers a chance to get the family out of the house during the winter months. Some attractions have height and age requirements; check the center’s website for more information on restrictions and package deals.
Travel distance45 miles
Hours Wednesday-Thursday, 3-9 p.m.Friday, 3-10 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
CostVaries by activity, see website
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The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park invites families
of all ages to the Boo! At the Bridge Oct. 21
from 4-7 p.m. to enjoy a costumed
evening of entertainment,
goodies and games. Cotton
candy will be just one of the many goodies
available during the event.
Guests will have a unique opportunity to watch the sun set over the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park during the Boo! At the Bridge event Oct. 21.
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While the Pueblo Family Fun Center’s newest attraction may be laser tag, go-karts are also available to satisfy anyone’s need for speed. The center also offers an arcade with classic and interactive games, bounce houses, Animal Land and American menu items at Papa C’s Grill.
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Parents can register fourth-grade students for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College’s Passport to the Arts program at https://www.coloradocollege. edu/fac/passport. The program includes a free one-year family membership to the center for the fourth-grader, two adults and children under 18 in the household; a free children’s ticket to the fall family theatre production “Bunnicula,” which runs Oct. 13 to Nov. 12, and spring family theatre production “Androcles and the Lion,” which runs March 2 through April 1; 50-percent off select Bemis School of Art classes for the fourth-grade student; and access to activities in the museum specifically built for fourth-graders and their families.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic has season tickets for the 2017-18 season on sale now. Visit http://www.csphilharmonic.org for more information or call 575-9632.
World Space Week continues through Tuesday at the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive. Admission is half price during World Space Week. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
Reynolds Ranch Harvest Festival is Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The event features a pumpkin patch, hayrides, food trucks and craft vendors. The Gold Canyon Gunfighters will entertain with their Wild West show. Visitors can learn to pan for gold and see the Yellow Jacket stamp mill and blacksmith shop in operation. Admission is $5; children 3 and under are free. Call 488-0880 for information. The event is at 225 North Gate Blvd., near the North Gate entrance to the Air Force Academy.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is offering an additional free day on the second Saturday of the month. The other free day is the third Friday of each month. As of September, admission for the general public has been reduced to $10 for adults. Active duty, retired military and seniors will receive a 50-percent discount with valid identification. Free admission is offered to children 12 and under as well as to students in high school, trade schools and higher education institutions. The center is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Division I football games are at the U.S. Air Force Academy, north of Colorado Springs. The next game is Oct. 14 at noon against the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Other home games include the U.S. Military Academy at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4; the Wyoming Cowboys play at the Academy Nov. 11 and the Utah State Aggies are in Falcon Stadium Nov. 25. For ticket information, call 472-1895 or visit http://www.goairforcefalcons.com/tickets.
Tickets for upcoming events at the Pikes Peak Center, 90 S. Cascade Ave., in downtown Colorado Springs can be purchased at the box office or by calling 520-SHOW.
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Thursday at 7:30 p.m.• Alison Krauss & David are at
7:30 p.m. Oct. 13The Venetucci pumpkin patch
will be open for pumpkin purchases Saturday, noon to 3 p.m.; Oct. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Oct. 15 from noon to 3 p.m. Pumpkins will be sold for 59 cents per pound. The farm is located at 5210 U.S. Highway 85.
Boo at the Zoo is Oct. 20-22, Oct. 27-29 and Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. For the first time, tickets will be sold online in advance; visit http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/guest- information/zoo-events/boo-at-the-zoo. The family event is treats with no tricks. Guests are welcome to wear costumes.
A Giant Pumpkin Festival is Oct. 21 in Old Colorado City, beginning at 10 a.m. See the gigantic pumpkins vying for first place. The event is free and activities include Kid’s Zone, pumpkin decorating, pie eating contests and scarecrow hunt. There’ll be a farmers’ market in Bancroft Park.
Look at stars and learn about the sky at the
Space Foundation Discovery Center at the Family Star Party Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. Outside activities are free to the public and admission for Discovery Center activities are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Call 576-8000 for more information. The discovery center is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive.
The annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Parade are set for Oct. 29. The parade begins at noon, followed by dozens of teams racing coffins along Manitou Avenue. Teams of four runners
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Military appreciation month at Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole runs through Oct. 30. Active duty, retired military, veterans and their Family members over age 12 who have a valid military identification card are admitted for $9; veterans must show proof of service. Admission includes unlimited rides, magic shows and a visit with Santa. Fall hours at the workshop are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, weather permitting. The park is closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Call 719-684-9432 or visit http://northpolecolorado.com for information or weather conditions at the park. To reach Santa’s Workshop, take Highway 24 west to the small town of Cascade. Turn left at the traffic light onto the Pikes Peak Highway and follow signs to the park.
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The Denver Nuggets will hold an intrasquad scrimmage event Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. in the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Hosted by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR), the event will include performances from the Nuggets’ Dancers, Drumline, Nuggets mascot Rocky and an elevation dunk team. The event will be free and open to the Fort Carson community.
The Iron Horse indoor pool will host Pumpkin Splash Oct. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The pool will be lit up for some green and glowing fun and is open to DOD identification card holders. It will include glow sticks, inflatable sharks and goodie bags for kids. The event is free to Fort Carson Aquatics annual pass holders and $3 for nonpass holders. Tickets are required and available at the pool.
Auto Shop of Horrors at Fort Carson Fright Fest is Oct. 21 from 4-9 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center, building 2427. Registration through Oct. 20 is $6.50 per person or four for $20 for ages 4 and older; same-day admission is $10 per person (cash only). Parents/guardians must supervise children at all times. A waiver is required for all participants. Call 526-2147 for more information.
DFMWR holds a Pumpkin Spice Run at Fort Carson Fright Fest Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. The race begins and ends at the Auto Skills Center, building 2427. Cost is $10 per person for ages 4 and older who register by noon Oct. 19 at https://carson.armymwr.com. Same-day registration is $20 (cash only), beginning at 4 p.m. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian 18 or older. T-shirt included while supplies last. Finishers receive a hot pumpkin spice drink. Strollers fit for dirt terrain are allowed. No pets allowed except for Americans with Disabilities Act service animals.
The Hub hosts a Monster Bash Oct. 27 from 8-11 p.m. Costumes are optional for the event open to ages 18 and older. Prizes for best male, female and couple costumes. There is no cover charge and free finger foods will be available while supplies last and pizza and nachos can be purchased. Call 524-1163 for more information.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation holds a nonappropriated fund equip-ment auction Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Supply Warehouse, building 2029 on Fort Carson. Items include computers, monitors, laptops, scooters, springboards, steel chairs with cushions, propane outdoor heaters, framed posters and mirrors. Some items are new, most are used and as is. Computers have hard drives, but no operating system. Most items will be set at a fixed priced and some items are silent bids. Silent bid items will have a minimum bid and be sold to the highest bidder. The event is open to military, retirees, DOD civilians and non-DOD civilians who can access the installation.
The Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) extends an invitation for Families enrolled in EFMP to earn their honorary Zootopia Police Academy Badge at the annual EFMP Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. at ACS. The EFMP team under-stands how overwhelming trick-or-treating can be for children with special needs. The event provides a sensory-friendly environment that allows children to experience an exciting evening of trick-or-treating. Staff will be decorating the halls and dressing up as Zootopia characters. There will be free nonedible treats, special activities and a photo booth for the whole Family. Costumes are encouraged but not required; no registration necessary.
Fort Carson certified trainers are available at each post fitness center to help people get started on their fitness journey. One-on-one packages include one session for $40, five for $175 and 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two people and a trainer, are one session for $70, five for $230
or 10 for $320 at the four post fitness centers. In addition, a fitness assessment is $25 and a computerized body fat analysis is $10. Contact a fitness center for more information.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information.
The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 719-896-6196 for more information.
Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit http://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest.
Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials:• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and
$2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person.
• Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50.
• Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50.
• 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase.
• “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.
• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m.
Call 526-5542 for more information.
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in costume push a coffin with an “Emma” aboard, looking for the fastest time. The event is free. New this year, shuttles will take spectators who park at Coronado High School or Rockledge Ranch to downtown Manitou Springs every 15 minutes.
Haunted houses Hellscream Haunted House at the
corner of North Hancock Street and Fillmore Avenue has been rated as the scariest in Southern Colorado. Tickets start at $20 and the haunted house is open Friday-Saturday with additional days starting Oct. 23. The haunt is not recommended for children under 10. Hellscream also has escape
rooms; tickets are sold online. Vist http://www.hellscreamhaunt.com for more information.
Haunted Mines, formerly at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, is at the Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd.; phone 487-1666. The Haunted Mines opens Thursday.
Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle in Denver, is open
Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 29. By day, it’s a family activity, but by night, it’s frightening after the sun goes down. Some haunted attractions are an extra charge. Friday hours are 6-10 p.m.; Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.elitchgardens.com/fright-fest for more information.
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Team defense
Photo by Walt Johnson
Fort Carson youth center players Edward Holder, left, and Luke
Higgins close in on a Peterson Air Force Base runner during youth ag
football action Saturday at Peterson. The post youth
football action returns to Pershing Field on post Saturday as football and soccer action will begin
at 10 a.m. The post youth soccer program will play all its games at Pershing Field on post with teams from Peterson Air Force Base joining them. The
youth football and soccer seasons are scheduled to
run through October.
Trojans salute militaryStory and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans held a military appreciation night Sept. 29 when they hosted their 5A rival, the Doherty Spartans.
The evening began with members of each of the military services represented in Colorado Springs showcasing what their service had to offer the next generation of young adults. The Army display included information and games that showed the benefits of an Army career.
Pregame ceremonies highlighted Fort Carson as Garrison Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David Burton joined the Trojans’ team captains for the opening coin toss.
Burton reflected on the importance of being involved in the Fountain-Fort Carson high school community.
“Fountain-Fort Carson is our partner in the district and we have a very tight partner-ship between the school and the post,” he said. “We are here tonight to support them as they host military appreciation night.”
Fountain-Fort Carson Athletic Director Jared Felice agreed, noting the post and high school share a unique situation where the school supports the post and receives so much support from Fort Carson. He said he
can’t think of another high school in the state that is as military-centered as the relationship the post and the school enjoy.
“We feel it’s our duty to honor those people who serve our military. It is also our happy responsibility to do whatever we can to honor our servicemen and women any chance we get,” Felice said.
He said planning for the event began over the summer and hosting it when they played the only other 5A school in Southern Colorado was a natural fit.
“We felt it was important to include Doherty in our celebration of the military tonight because of the respect and admira-tion we have for the military and our rivals. We are very excited about the turnout for military appreciation night because we look forward to honoring our military members every chance we get,” Felice said.
The Trojans held on for a hard-fought 35-26 victory to cap off the evening.
Above: Garrison Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr., second from right, and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David Burton
ank ountain ort Carson High School’s team captains as they walk to midfield for the coin toss prior to their Sept. 29 game against Doherty High School. Left: Members of the ountain ort Carson football team take to the field with the merican ag prior to their military appreciation night game Sept. 29.
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The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is Friday at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event that begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month through December. Call 526-4102 for more information.
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans football team hosts Poudre High School Friday at 7 p.m. The rest of the Trojans’ home schedule is Oct. 27 vs. Lakewood and Nov. 3 vs. Valor Christian. The Trojans will travel to Highlands Ranch Oct. 13 and Legend Oct. 19.
The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies High School football hosts Widefield High School at District 3 Stadium in Colorado Springs Saturday at 1 p.m. The rest of the Grizzlies’ home schedule is Oct. 14 vs. Pueblo Centennial and Oct. 20 vs. Pueblo West. The Grizzlies will travel to Air Academy Oct. 27 and Pine Creek Nov. 2.
Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone interested in being a coach must pass a background check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with CYS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYS officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will make an impact on the community. Call 526-1101 for more information.
The William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center will host a Denver Nuggets intrasquad scrimmage Oct. 13. The scrimmage is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m.; doors open at 5 p.m. The event includes performances by the Denver Nuggets Dancers, Sky-Line Drumline, Nuggets mascot Rocky and an elevation dunk squad. The event is free. Contact any fitness facility for more information.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host the 4th annual Bark Against Violence 5-K run/walk Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Iron Horse Park. October has been designated National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the event is designed to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence. People can bring a leashed pet to the event to show support for Families and pets who have suffered domestic violence. Register for the event at http://www.carson.army.mil/ACS.
Football fans can get a full helping of NFL games at The Hub. The facility has the NFL Sunday Ticket package and shows various games on 12 screens. The facility is open Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cover charge and food and beverages are available for purchase.
The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool hosts a pumpkin splash event Oct. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event is free
for aquatics pass holders and $3 for nonpass holders. Everyone attending must have a ticket. Capacity is limited to 350 people. Call 526-4093 for more information.
The DFMWR Fitness Division staff holds its annual Turkey Trot 10K run and 5K run/walk Nov. 4 at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC). The event, which costs $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the race, features a 10K run at 8 a.m., a 5K event at 8:15 a.m. and a turkey raffle. Both courses begin and end at the SEC. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders and their guests. Online registration is available at http://www.fortcarsonmwr.com through Nov. 2. T-shirts will be included as long as they last for participants 4 and older. Call 526-2597 for more information.
The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball
tournament Dec. 7-17 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. According to DFMWR officials, teams must submit a team roster, limited to 15 players per team. The tournament is open to active-duty personnel, Army Reserve or National Guard on active orders, Family members 16 and older and any DOD identification card holder affiliated with Fort Carson. Contact Lorraine Thorson at 526-5772 for more information.
The 2017 National Physique Committee Tokyo Joe’s Rocky
Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Nov. 11 at the Bunker Auditorium in the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St., in Golden. Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. in the men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. Judging will then take place in women’s bodybuilding and physique, fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure compe-titions, respectively, at 10:30 a.m. Finals begin at 4:30 p.m.
SportsBriefs Let’s hear it
Photo by Walt Johnsonort Carson youth cheerleader coach Hannah Thom son right leads her year old cheerleading team in a cheer aturday
at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs. The team roots for the post football teams during games at Pershing Field on post and at Peterson Air Force Base.
Vikings win
Photo by Walt Johnson
Fort Carson Family Member Jason Martinez, 3, talks with teammates and cheerleaders prior to the Colorado Springs Vikings game Saturday in Colorado Springs. The Vikings defeated the Parker Wolf Pack White
2 to continue its undefeated season in Pikes Peak Pop Warner conference play. The Vikings will meet the Monument Blizzards Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Vanguard School in Colorado Springs.
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