Message board Nov. 11, 2016 Vol. 74, No. 45 Inside The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 800-273-TALK (8255). Page 9 Page 15 Page 5 AFAP prioritizes top post, Army issues By Scott Prater Mountaineer staff Fort Carson community members gathered at the Elkhorn Conference Center Nov. 1-3 to discuss issues of concern to the installation and the Army. Delegates to the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference, a group made up of Soldiers and Family members, including youths, joined conference facilitators and subject matter experts to consider nearly 50 issues that were submitted anonymously throughout the year. Fort Carson Army Community Service (ACS) helps facilitate the conference annually in an effort to provide community members an opportunity to express their concerns, observations and needs. “It’s a quality of life process where members of the community have an opportunity to talk about quality of life at our installation and around the Army,” said Nate Nugin, Family Enrichment Program manager, ACS, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. e top five issues from the conference included: Absence of an aſter-duty hours child care program for service members Limitations of tuition assistance caps for Soldiers e desire for an Army installation number of pets policy for service members and their Families with pets Limited dining options for meal card holders Handicap accessibility on Fort Carson. At this year’s conference, delegates were joined by conference facilitators and subject matter experts from various on-post agencies, including ACS, Balfour Beatty Communities, Directorate of Emergency Services, Directorate of Public Works, Evans Army Community Hospital, Public Health Command and the garrison commander among others, before splitting into four See Quality of life on Page 4 Saluting veterans Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson carry the “Flight of Flags” during the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday. Nearly 5,000 people marched in this year’s parade along Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. An estimated 35,000 people attended the parade. See story on pages 16-17.
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Nov. 11, 2016Vol. 74, No. 45
Inside
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is
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AFAP prioritizes top post, Army issuesBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff
Fort Carson community members gathered at the Elkhorn Conference Center Nov. 1-3 to discuss issues of concern to the installation and the Army.
Delegates to the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference, a group made up of Soldiers and Family members, including youths, joined conference facilitators and subject matter experts to consider nearly 50 issues that were submitted anonymously throughout the year.
Fort Carson Army Community Service (ACS) helps facilitate the conference annually in an e� ort to provide
community members an opportunity to express their concerns, observations and needs.
“It’s a quality of life process where members of the community have an opportunity to talk about quality of life at our installation and around the Army,” said Nate Nugin, Family Enrichment Program manager, ACS, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.
� e top � ve issues from the conference included: � Absence of an a� er-duty hours child care program for service members
� Limitations of tuition assistance caps for Soldiers � � e desire for an Army installation number of
pets policy for service members and their Families with pets
� Limited dining options for meal card holders � Handicap accessibility on Fort Carson.
At this year’s conference, delegates were joined by conference facilitators and subject matter experts from various on-post agencies, including ACS, Balfour Beatty Communities, Directorate of Emergency Services, Directorate of Public Works, Evans Army Community Hospital, Public Health Command and the garrison commander among others, before splitting into four
See Quality of life on Page 4
Saluting veterans
Photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers
Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson carry the “Flight of Flags” during the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday. Nearly
5,000 people marched in this year’s parade along Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. An estimated 35,000 people attended the parade. See story on pages 16-17.
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CommentaryAll who served owed debt of gratitudeBy Maj. Gen. Ryan F. GonsalvesCommanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson
We celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, the armistice that began on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. � is day marked a time of commemorations, parades and public events, an opportunity to pay solemn tribute to those who died in the country’s service and give thanks for the end to the � ghting in Europe.
In 1954, Congress changed the legal holiday, known as Armistice Day, to Veterans Day, a day to honor all of America’s veterans who ful� lled their oaths of service to this nation. � is day is set aside to remember every man and woman who has taken up arms to defend our country, who gave some of the best years of their life to the service of our nation, and who stood ready to give their lives on our behalf.
� is Veterans Day, as we honor and celebrate those whose service and sacri� ce made our Army the greatest military force in the world, I want to thank our former “Iron Horse” Soldiers and their Families, as well as the nearly 52,000 veterans and their Families who reside in the greater Colorado Springs area. I also want to extend my gratitude to our current Soldiers who continue to ful� ll their oaths of service to our nation with honor, integrity, distinction and pride. Your commitment to service ensures our way of life and builds upon the legacy of those veterans who have gone before you.
Our veterans have served on the beaches and plains of Europe, the jungles of Asia and the deserts of the Middle East, and our Iron Horse Soldiers continue to carry the colors at home and abroad, from Colorado to California, from Afghanistan to Poland, and the list goes on. No matter where they � ght, who they � ght, or when they � ght, our Soldiers
represent the � nest our nation has to o� er and never fail to accomplish their mission. � e Iron Horse legacy is a testament to the long, proud traditions of America’s veterans from decades past, and the competency, resiliency and motivation of today’s “Ivy” Division Soldier is truly inspiring.
In closing, I want to reiterate my own, the division’s, and the Army’s gratitude for your service in defense of our nation. Whether for service in times of con� ict or peace, you are owed a standing debt of gratitude for your willingness to step forward and serve. � ank you all for your service and your continued contributions to our nation.
Izayah Maxwell, son of Spc. Quavel Maxwell, 60th Ordnance Company, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and Alesha Maxwell, was born Oct. 27 in the family’s sedan just inside Gate 4. Izayah weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
MPs help father deliver baby at gateBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff
Spc. Quavel Maxwell’s job as an ammunition specialist for the 60th Ordnance Company requires a cool head under pressure, but on the morning of Oct. 27, he didn’t expect to have to depend on that talent in a civilian capacity.
Just past 2 a.m., Maxwell’s wife, Alesha, startled him from slumber with news that the couple’s second child was on its way — and quickly.
Less than 30 minutes later, Maxwell, along with assistance from Fort Carson military police (MP) and an emergency services dispatcher, delivered Izayah Maxwell — in the front seat of the Family’s sedan just inside Gate 4.
“I don’t get rattled,” Maxwell said. “I think I stayed pretty calm during the entire experience, except for driving as fast as I could to get us to the hospital.”
Mere seconds a�er jumping to his feet, he was busy prepping the Family for departure. Dressing the couple’s 1-year-old son, gathering diaper bags, blankets and other supplies and helping his wife to the car.
He estimates the Family lives about 15 minutes from post. Once he reached Gate 4, he informed MPs there that he was headed to the hospital in a rush and that his wife was about to give birth.
Military police at the gate immediately radioed Fort Carson Emergency Services Dispatch. �ey reached public safety dispatcher Jay Bardell, who relayed information to Fort Carson paramedics
and sent them to the gate. Partly because he knew paramedics would be arriving soon, Maxwell decided it was best to remain there.
“I thought of just continuing to the hospital, but, just at that moment, my wife said she thought our baby was coming now,” Maxwell said.
About that time, Sgt. Tim Miller arrived on scene at Gate 4. As a military police supervisor, Miller was pulling up on a regularly scheduled stop, when he noticed a car parked just inside the gate.
He stopped behind the vehicle and, as he was walking up to the car, he heard an emergency dispatcher providing directions over the radio.
“It all happened so fast; no one really had time to think,” Miller said. “I looked into the driver’s side of the car, saw a baby’s head and then Spc. Maxwell and I ran around to the passenger side.”
“�e dispatcher told us to make sure to support the baby’s head,” Miller said. “He also told us to �nd a blanket and a shoestring. �at’s when I noticed the child in a car seat in the back. I �gured there would have to be a diaper bag, and sure enough, there was. A�er �nding the blanket, I moved back around to the front where Maxwell was in position to make the catch.”
Via the radio microphone/receiver on Miller’s shoulder, Maxwell could hear Bardell’s directions. Following the emergency department’s baby-delivery protocol, he instructed Maxwell to position his wife for delivery and prepare himself for the baby.
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Consequence management
ort arson ic ffairs Office
U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Carson will simulate a consequence management exercise on post Wednesday to improve the installation’s ability to respond to a man-made intentional incident.
�is year’s full-scale exercise features a simulated cybersecurity event which triggers second and third order e�ects. Harr Avenue will be closed from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Funk and Chiles avenues, and between Smith and Grandsta� streets. Gate 2 will also be utilized to simulate a gate closure.
Signage will mark areas set aside for the training
exercise and road detours may be encountered. Agencies without prior emergency management coordination will continue normal operations. O�cials said drivers should allow for extra travel time as they may encounter �rst responders and people are encouraged to avoid the area so they don’t interfere with the exercise.
The consequence management exercise is designed to evaluate the operational capability of emergency management systems in a highly stressful environment with actual response conditions. Ideally, the full-scale exercise should test and evaluate most functions of the emergency management
plan or operational plan. It is an annual requirement by U.S. Army
Installation Management Command to test the instal-lation’s emergency procedures. In the past, full-scale exercise scenarios have included chemical accidents, tornadoes, winter weather, active shooter, aviation accidents and terrorist attacks.
By testing these centers before a real-world event, the installation can work out any issues before an actual emergency, o�cials noted. Fort Carson conducts these exercises to ensure the Soldiers, Families, civilians, retirees and visitors are prepared, able to respond and recover from an all-hazards event.
Facility manager training setBy Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Net Zero and public relations outreach
Fort Carson is hosting a Fall Facility Energy Training event for military and civilian facility man agers Wednesday from 10-11:30 a.m. at �e Hub, building 1532.
Participation from facility managers across the installation is key to gaining maximum bene�t in achieving Army-mandated reductions in energy and water use to curb installation utility costs. In �scal 2016, the installation spent roughly $20.5 million in water, gas and electric utilities, including the on-post housing areas.
Facility managers who have attended a semiannual training or completed the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Facility Management Class within the last year are welcome, but do not need to attend.
�e training will update facility managers on seasonal energy policy changes, provide a presentation on DPW energy-e�ciency initiatives, discuss facility manager responsibilities, cover single-stream recycling e�orts, recognize Fort Carson facility manager Net Zero Champions and provide a forum for facility energy questions.
As part of the twice-a-year e�ort, DPW is requesting a data call from all units and organizations for up-to-date informa-tion about their assigned facility managers, to include name, rank, unit/organizational a�liation, building number, phone number and email address, in order to update and consolidate a database prior to the training event.
Call 526-4320 or email [email protected] for more information about the Fall Facility Energy Training or the facility manager data call.
“Alesha didn’t even have to push; Izayah just slid out,” Maxwell said. “My only fear at that point was he wouldn’t be breathing, but he came out crying, so that was a big relief.”
A veteran MP, Miller has experienced a multitude of traumatic scenarios through-out his career. He said he could have taken over for Maxwell, but that the father was in the best position to assist his wife and that the right thing to do was to allow events to proceed.
“I was wondering what we would do with a shoestring, but I later learned that it was to tie o� the umbilical cord,” he said. “I covered the newborn with the blanket as
best I could, and that’s when paramedics arrived and took over care.”
Paramedics made quick work of the scene and transported both mother and child to Evans Army Community Hospital.
“�e paramedics congratulated me, told us we did a great job and even let me cut the umbilical cord,” Maxwell said.
Baby and mother spent 2½ days at the hospital following the delivery at the gate and are now at home. Maxwell indicated that both are healthy and happy.
“I’m sure the MPs at the gate weren’t expecting that to happen,” Alesha Maxwell said. “�is was a surprise to everyone, including me. Looking back now, it was nice that my husband was able to be a part of the delivery. �is was a much di�erent experience for him than the delivery of
our �rst child, which was fairly normal.”While the Maxwells welcomed another
child into the family, Miller earned his second Impact Army Achievement Medal in a month. Back on Oct. 11, he was traveling on Interstate 25 when he witnessed a vehicle veer into the median and rollover onto its roof. Miller pulled over, ran to the vehicle and provided �rst aid to the driver, staying with the driver until emergency services personnel arrived.
“Sgt. Miller is an outstanding, depend-able and reliable NCO who goes above and beyond his duties,” said Capt. Wesley Monaco, commander, 59th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion. “His train-ing and experience have prepared him well, and I’m not surprised that he’s performed at such a high level.”
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separate focus-area work groups: family support, force support, single Soldier and local issues.
On the third day, conference organ izers added a ��h group made up of youth delegates to consider youth-oriented topics.
�e delegates considered 46 issues in all and voted to send some of those to the next level in the process, where they’ll either be managed and resolved locally or elevated to the Army level, Nugin noted.
Each group was tasked with priori tizing issues and sending their most important for consideration by the full conference.
Nugin explained that the full conference determined a �nal list of 16 issues, which will then be sent to the garrison commander for review and resolution, while those issues that are not locally resolvable will be elevated to
the U.S. Army Installation Command.�e remaining top issues are:
� Army housing pet breed restriction policy for service members and their Families
� Activation time for the Soldiers family care plans
� Soldier escort requirement for Fort Carson Finance O�ce
� Complex mail process for Fort Carson barracks residents
� Non-barracks personnel using barracks parking lots
� Dangerous crosswalk at Sheridan Avenue and Prussman Boulevard
� Large boulders at Sheridan crosswalk � Inadequate Use of Youth Center � Activities for the Fort Carson Com munity hosted by youth services
� Inadequate fences for Patriot Elementary School
� Access to youth services for Fountain Middle School students
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Photo courtesy Army Community Service
Christy McGrath, Balfour Beatty Communities, explains a policy to delegates in the local issues working group during the Army Family Action Plan conference.
“ The paramedics congratulated me, told us we did a great job and even let me cut the umbilical cord.”
— Spc. Quavel Maxwell
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An Abrams tank crew with 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, moves to attack an objective during live-fi re
training at Fort Irwin, Calif., Sept. 8 as part of the brigade’s
train-up for deployment to Europe in support of
Atlantic Resolve.
3ABCT deploying to Europe on deterrence mission
Story and photo by Capt. Scott Waltersr r ore ri a e o at ea ic ffairs Offi ce,
4th Infantry Division
The 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, will send roughly 4,000 Soldiers and equip-ment to Europe this winter and will be the fi rst heavy brigade to serve as part of continuous nine-month armor rotations in support of Atlantic Resolve, the Department of the Army announced Nov. 3.
“Bringing an entire armored brigade combat team, including all of our heavy equipment, to Europe is a challenging opportunity that 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team is proud to embark upon,” said Col. Christopher R. Norrie, brigade commander. “Thanks to the aggressive training we’ve conducted over the past year in preparation for this mission. I am confi dent we are the right heavy brigade to continue the armored presence in Europe.”
The brigade began shipping its equipment to Europe
this week and will continue those efforts at Fort Carson over the next month. Brigade leaders and planners are currently in Europe conducting site surveys.
As U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced in Brussels Oct. 26, U.S. Army Europe is preparing for an increased presence across the European theater to contribute to and strengthen the Alliance’s deterrence and defense. Although
AFGHANISTAN — As F-16s take off into the sunset over the snowcapped mountains, Soldiers with Company B, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, conduct premission inspections to prepare for a “no-notice mission.”
The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Soldiers from Fort Carson supported more than 320 combat missions in Afghanistan since arriving in March. Now known as Task Force Red Warrior the battalion serves as the Theater Reserve Force in support of Operation Resolute Support.
“The Red Warriors serve as the only conventional infantry battalion conducting operations across the entire theater in direct support of Operation Resolute Support,” said Lt. Col. Michael S. Avey, battalion commander, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. “This is an important mission because we support theaterwide contingency operations and enable other units to conduct their specifi c missions, all of which have strategic implications on the security environment here in Afghanistan.”
During their deployment, the Soldiers have conducted numerous missions to include support for the Special Operations Task Force; security for advisers conducting train, advise and assist duties throughout Afghanistan; and force protection patrols. Additionally,
the task force enabled convoy operations to clear strategic pieces of infrastructure, established a forward operating base and maintain continuous readiness as a quick reaction force.
The battalion also provided the capability to conduct combat operation across all 34 provinces by operating from several different locations, and provid-ing support to both foreign and U.S. forces, which helped keep the battalion employed throughout the deployment.
“I didn’t know what to expect, but as soon as we got on the ground, we were busy,” said 1st Lt. Atticus Blair, platoon leader, Company B, 1st Bn. 12th Inf. Reg. “My platoon has worked with several organizations and has conducted
operations in many of the provinces here in Afghanistan. We are thankful for the opportunity to give back to our country.”
Working in a dynamic operational environment with a broad mission set, leaders and Soldiers alike relied on the relationships established with coalition forces to ensure success.
“We were able to provide fi re sup-port for the Special Forces team we were attached to as they cleared villages with their Afghan counterparts in a northern province,” said Pfc. Geavian Hutchinson, indirect fi re infantryman, Company B, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.
Hutchinson and seven other mortarmen were awarded Combat Infantryman Badges for establishing an
81 mm mortar fi ring point and executing several fi re missions while engaging in ground combat with the enemy. Their actions enabled their Afghan partnered forces to maneuver on the enemy during the engagement.
Company leadership relied on training conducted in preparation for the deployment and continued to execute realistic training with adjacent units. Training with different organizations provided Soldiers the opportunity to build relationships with the units they supported as well as those they trained with daily. Many Soldiers said they enjoyed the opportunities to learn from other units and share best practices and operating procedures.
“Training with multiple units on Bagram Airfi eld enhanced the mission readiness for each company and platoon,” said Capt. Keith Haire, battalion assistant operations offi cer. “This training pro-vided advanced techniques specifi c to the theater and complemented our core home station training.”
Platoon leader 1st Lt. Junaid Lughmani, Company C, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., said the mission could be diffi cult at times, but was happy with the way his troops performed.
“I’m proud of the work we’ve done,” said Lughmani. “We are doing our part to help people and improve the security environment in Afghanistan.”
The battalion is scheduled to return to Fort Carson later this month.
Soldiers adapt to various missionsBy Capt. Samuel Mock2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
AFGHANISTAN — Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan are often faced with various missions, whether it be base support, conducting patrols, convoy security or any number of tasks.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, deployed to Afghanistan in February in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Soldiers with the battalion are scheduled to return to Fort Carson by the end of the month.
Immediately upon arriving in Afghanistan, Soldiers from the battalion formed a combined task force of more than 1,300 members responsible for force protection of Kandahar Airfi eld, assuming a mission fi lled with various tasks. Most of the mission was comprised of fi re support, lethal targeting, patrols, air assault operations, route clearance, contingency operations and entry control point, perimeter and internal security.
“This mission truly highlights the adaptive, talented Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division. Every Soldier has two or three jobs, ranging from tactical tasks to NATO partnership,” said Lt. Col. Neil Snyder, combined task force commander and battalion commander of 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. “It’s truly amazing to see how much Soldiers accomplish in a team of teams.”
In addition to maintaining a “hot-gun” team — a team ready to fi re on a moment’s notice — the Soldiers of the battalion also provided support for expeditionary advisory packages and Guardian Angel support to Security Force Assistance Advisory Teams (SFAAT) throughout the region in addition to regularly partnering with their Afghan counterparts to conduct joint operations.
“It has been a unique opportunity for artillery Soldiers like us. I’ve never taken part in an infantry mission set like this one and gotten to work so closely with the Afghans,” said Spc. Jeffrey Griner, Battery A, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. “I really enjoy developing relationships with the Afghan soldiers and policemen, and I am happy to contribute to such an
important mission. The SFAAT (is) contributing on a large scale, and it’s exciting to be involved in their work.”
Contributing to the success of the multiple missions the Soldiers completed included the development of relationships that created more than just friendships.
“It’s been a rewarding experience to work alongside the SFAAT and their Afghan counterparts. It is apparent that the relationships we have developed have drasti-cally progressed, compared to the fi rst time we began operating in Afghanistan this deployment,” said 1st Lt. Max Smith, platoon leader, Battery A, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. “The platoon has gotten to know many of the Afghan soldiers and policemen at the various touch-points we visit and created friendships that improve our security in the area of operations and brought our cultures closer together. The SFAAT has made great strides in assisting the Afghans in their mission and the Soldiers enjoy contributing to their efforts.”
One platoon from Battery A provided the only indirect fi re support in Kandahar Province to members of Kandahar Airfi eld (KAF) and Special Operations Forces operating in the province. Over the course of the deployment, the M777 platoon conducted more than 250 illumination missions, 150 high-explosive missions and an Excaliber M982 mission in support of KAF defensive plans and maneuver forces in Kandahar Province.
“Being afforded the opportunity to employ indirect fi re support in a deployed environment has been rewarding for both the cannoneers and the task force,” said Capt. Matthew Murphy, commander, Battery A, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. “Being able to synchronize indirect fi res with the ground scheme of maneuver has played an important role on the success of the operations within the ground defense area as well as helped support the Afghan Nation Defense Security Force’s missions.”
Despite the many challenges and various missions the Soldiers faced throughout the deployment, success proved to be the standard.
“The Soldiers are deeply committed to the mission. Every day is ‘no fail’ and the Soldiers clearly derive personal meaning from the effort,” said Snyder.
‘Red Warriors’ ensure security
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct close-quarters marksmanship training while deployed to Afghanistan. The battalion deployed in support of operations Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute Support and is slated to return to Fort Carson by the end of the month.
Soldiers with Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fi re an M249 squad automatic weapon during training while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.
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Warfi ghter wins top garrison DFAC awardStory and photo by Sgt. Gregory T. Summers4th o at viation ri a e ic ffairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division
The U.S. Army Sustainment Command sent a com-mander to Fort Carson’s Warfi ghter Dining Facility (DFAC) Nov. 3 to present its team with the Phillip A. Connelly Award for the best garrison dining facility.
The Warfi ghter DFAC, a team effort of culinary specialists assigned to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade and 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, both part of the 4th Infantry Division, competed in the regional competition in August after advancing from the Mountain Post’s local competition in June.
“I am proud to present the fi rst place award to Fort Carson’s Warfi ghter Dining Facility,” said Col. Eric P. Shirley, commander, 407th Army Field Support Brigade (AFSB), U.S. Army Sustainment Command.
“This award recognizes culinary excellence, and I commend this team for exceeding the industry’s demanding standards.”
The Phillip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Food Service Operations recognizes the best in overall dining facility operations throughout the Army. With the best garrison award earned, the Warfi ghter DFAC team now advances to compete for the overall Department of the Army award in February.
“I am very proud of this team and all of (its) hard work and dedication,” said Chief Warrant Offi cer 2 David W. Geier, brigade food service adviser, 4th CAB. “Winning this award is huge and gives us the oppor-tunity to continue to raise our standards and work even harder in the upcoming months.”
Col. Christopher T. Donahue, deputy commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, congratulated the team for rising above the other dining facilities
within the 407th AFSB’s region, which includes Fort Carson, Fort Hood and Fort Bliss in Texas, and those at Fort Riley, Kansas.
“On behalf of all leaders of Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division, we congratulate you and are extremely proud of your accomplishments,” Donahue said during the ceremony. “Winning this award is a big deal, and with your high standards, you are very deserving.”
According to Geier, the award is a result of dedica-tion to excellence and teamwork, both recurring themes for Soldiers of both brigades running the dining facility during the competition.
“We are truly the team of teams, and complement each other every day with every task for every meal,” Geier said. “This competition has made us all better and has raised our high standards even higher. We are focused and looking forward to competing and winning at the next level.”
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Steadfast leadership repays loyalty with hearty breakfastStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Gene Arnold14th Public Affairs Detachment
Diners at the Wolf Dining Facility received either a scary or career affirming surprise as they were served breakfast by 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, command sergeants major and senior enlisted leadership Nov. 4.
“We under acknowledge our (culinary specialists). We under acknowledge our mechanics, our medical personnel and sometimes, we under acknowledge our military police for what they do while you’re at home,” Crosby said.
“They’re out here busting hump trying to feed people, protecting the installation, working on vehicles or providing medical access to care,” he said. “So, basically, we’re going to walk in their shoes for a couple of hours to see what they go through every day and gain appreciation for what they do.”
In walking in the shoes of a culinary specialist, the senior enlisted advisers were not only teamed up to receive orders from the Soldiers, they also were given a full inspection for cleanliness prior to their duties.
“I think (this) will give them a better understanding of what their Soldiers go through on a daily basis. Not only that, it will show them that their senior leadership cares about them,” said Sgt. 1st. Class Daniel McGowan, Wolf Dining Facility shift manager assigned to the 59th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion.
The senior NCOs began preparing a full meal three hours before the dining facility’s doors would open for business.
Some of the culinary specialists were surprised but welcomed the responsibility and welcomed the command leadership.
Seeing firsthand the teamwork, precision, attention to detail and enthusiasm each culinary specialist displayed energized the senior leadership in completing each task given by team leaders.
Having only two months of experience, Pvt. Adela Uresti, culinary specialist, 183rd Support Maintenance Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, welcomed the challenge of providing Crosby with guidance and purpose on kitchen operations.
“Physically, we (culinary specialist) get looked down on a lot, and it kind of bums us out a little bit,” Uresti said.
“It was kind of scary at first, it gave me a rush. People scrambled around in the beginning, but once things started to get situated, things started to flow,” she said. “Seeing the sergeant major slicing vegeta-bles with us and seeing how we operate … it was really awesome. It showed me they care about us.”
After the meal preparation was complete, the senior enlisted leaders served their creations to the dining facility customers. Soldiers didn’t know whether to stand at parade rest or continue through the line as usual.
Spc. Cody Holmes, Signal, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., said it brightened his day.
“They are motivating. I came in here thinking, ‘Ah, yeah,’ but they were great, Holmes said. “They really started my day off on a good setting.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, slices oranges with Pfc. Adela Uresti, culinary specialist assigned to 183rd Support Maintenance Company, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, at Wolf Dining Facility Nov. 4.
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Story and photos by Sgt. David Freydin4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
Spring cleaning came early at Fort Carson.
Unlike the typical “pennies-in-the-couch” housekeeping, this was a full-scale $150 million purge where several units on Fort Carson conducted a mass turn-in and lateral transfer of excess equipment during “Iron Horse Tilt” Oct. 24-28.
Led by 4th Sustainment Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, which provided command and control, Fort Carson gath-ered 2,207 items of excess equipment for redistribution to units in need across the Army, increasing readiness while saving millions of dollars and Soldiers from time-consuming maintenance.
“Operation Iron Horse Tilt is an ongoing, divisionwide event that has been 240 days in the making, in which we expect to put 23,000 pieces of excess equipment back into the Army’s inven-tory by January,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Rob Steingruber, logistics assets disability chief, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “This event also allowed outside agencies (Defense Logistics Agency) to help consolidate a process that would normally take 30 days into just two-and-a-half days.”
The equipment turned in ranged from common items such as tools, radios and tents, to generators, weapons and even vehicles.
“The excess equipment was just getting in the way, collecting dust and causing unnecessary work for Soldiers,” said Staff Sgt. Marcus Williams, supply management NCO, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th SB. “It’s a huge relief to be able to take the equipment off our books and allow somebody else who needs it to use it.”
Soldiers with Headquarters and Head-quarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, deliver equipment for inspection during Operation Iron Horse Tilt Oct. 24.
Excess equipment has been an ongoing obstacle in the Army.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Robert Lehman, brigade Class VII Cell officer in charge, 4th SB, said the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson has amassed so much excess due to equipment upgrades, personnel changes, unit deactivations and deployments.
In response, U.S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) initiated a campaign called the Unit Equipping and Reuse Working Group-Expanded (UERWG-E).
“UERWG-E is designed to identify equipment shortages and to identify excess equipment for transfer or turn-in,” said Steingruber.
The Department of the Army identified Fort Carson as one of the instal lations to execute UERWG-E.
“We chose 4th Sustainment Brigade to run the operation because they have all the logistical assets to make this successful,” said Steingruber.
Unlike putting household items on a curb and conducting a successful garage sale, turning in military equipment is not as easy as it sounds.
“I wanted everything in support of Operation Iron Horse Tilt performed pro-fessionally and in an expedient manner using proactive and innovative matters,” said Col. Ronald R. Ragin, commander, 4th SB. “I empowered my battalions to accomplish these tasks. With the influ-ence from our higher commands and a lot of communication and coordination, we were able to complete our goals which,
in turn, will help units across the Army with filling their equipment shortages.”
Leading the ground efforts was Capt. Thorin Parris, plans officer in charge, HHC, 4th SB, representing one of the sustainment brigade’s three forward-deploying elements ready to deploy at a moment’s notice, who said it’s been a huge endeavor but shows the strength of the sustainment community.
“We thoroughly walked all the units through the entire operation so we could synchronize efforts,” said Parris. “From conducting classes, to setting up the site, to staging equipment, we are confident everything will go smoothly.”
Class VII liaisons from 4th SB reg-ularly touched base with all the units weeks prior to the operation, conducting
classes with supply sergeants and rehearsal drills with each unit.
Spc. Donald Thompson, multi-channel transmission systems operator- maintainer, 534th Signal Company, 4th STB, 4th SB, said he set up two tactical-communication systems two weeks prior to make sure he could work out any foreseeable problems.
“With our mission command and communications center set up, the majority of our work will be oversight and troubleshooting to prevent any units from getting kicked backed for infractions,” said Parris.
Soldiers were pleased with the support they received from 4th SB.
“The 4th Sustainment Brigade helped us in the process by briefing what needs to happen, and giving us
an entire walk-through of the process,” said Spc. Kevin De la Pena, acting supply sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div. “What could have been a very difficult process was quite easy with the guidance they provided.”
Alongside 4th SB, military con-tracted employees from DLA provided onsite support, making the process more manageable for Soldiers.
“We were asked to come here to accept Army materiel for turn-in and transfer it to the DLA and Army depots,” said Peter Todd, supply systems analyst, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, DLA. “Our main objectives are to validate paperwork and confirm that everything matches. We then pack up the equipment and prepare it for transport.”
Lehman said once units turn in items, DLA takes responsibility for that piece of equipment and decides if it’s going to be used for reutilization or transfer.
“This is our eighth time doing this, so we have learned a lot of lessons along the way,” said Todd. “Overall, we have had great support from 4th Sustainment. This is the first installation that had someone waiting to meet us on day one. But what we were most impressed by was the organization, planning and implementation provided.”
Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson; Col. Christopher T. Donahue, deputy commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson; Col. Jeff Martin, G4 plans, U.S. Army Europe; and Joe West, G4, FORSCOM, observed opera-tions throughout the week.
“This is the best executed turn-in that I have witnessed and will recom-mend that the rest of the Army follow this protocol,” said West.
In the end, a total of 30 containers were packed for turn-in and sent to Sierra Army Depot, California; Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania; and DLA Disposition Services.
“The success of this mission wasn’t just achieving a 10-percent reduction in excess, but to set the standard for how to properly execute this operation,” said Steingruber. “What we accomplished this week is the model that all divisions in the Army will need to follow to set themselves up for success.”
Spc. Regina Tetreault, movement NCO, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, tracks unit excess equipment in a mission command center Oct. 24.
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Atlantic Resolve has been ongoing since 2014, 3rd ABCT’s deployment marks the beginning of what is being termed “heel-to-toe” rotations of heavy brigades sent from the United States.
“Living and training alongside our NATO allies and partners on a daily basis will provide ample opportunities to build a comprehensive team that strengthens defensive capabilities and deters aggres-sion in Europe,” Norrie said.
“However, we also are mindful of the sacrifices our Soldiers and Families will make during this deployment. So we ask for the continued support of our extended family — the Fort Carson and Colorado Springs communities — to ensure our foundation at home remains
‘Iron Strong’ as well,” he added.The brigade will be headquartered in
Zagan, Poland, however it will disperse its armored battalions across seven countries, from Estonia to Bulgaria, plus another in Germany beginning in February. Over the course of its nine-month rotation, the brigade will routinely move units across the region to participate in multinational training events and exercises.
“Everything we’re about to do — everything we’ve been planning here at U.S. Army Europe for these rotational units — comes from the Alliance’s deci-sions at the (NATO) Wales and Warsaw summits,” said Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, U.S. Army Europe commander. “These activi-ties are the embodiment of the United States’ commitment to deterring aggres-sion and defending our European Allies and partners.”
The Army also will provide a
rotational combat aviation brigade to the European theater to support Atlantic Resolve and other joint and multinational efforts. By the end of March, the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade from Fort Drum, New York, will arrive in Europe for a nine-month rotation. The aviation brigade will be headquartered in Illesheim, Germany, and will forward deploy aircraft in Latvia, Romania and Poland to enhance the Alliance’s ability to deter aggression.
To oversee these rotational forces, the 4th Infantry Division Headquarters, which has been the regionally aligned division headquarters for Europe since 2015, will continue to be the tactical headquarters for all U.S. land forces con-ducting activities in support of Atlantic Resolve. Based in Baumholder, Germany, the 4th Inf. Div. Mission Command Element is the forward deployed
headquarters element that provides U.S. Army Europe a division-level command and control capability.
“The 4th Infantry Division Mission Command Element is integral to Army Europe’s ability to conduct Atlantic Resolve missions,” Hodges said. “They’re a small element — less than 100 Soldiers — but they make a huge impact in the theater by controlling so many moving parts.”
The expansion of rotational forces is separate and distinct from NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence battle groups, battalion-sized elements that also will contribute to the Alliance’s deter-rence and defense capabilities. The 3rd ABCT will remain under U.S. command as part of Atlantic Resolve to focus on strengthening capabilities and sustaining readiness through bilateral and multi-national training and exercises.
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Artillery woman has firm grip on new roleBy Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor
r r ore ri a e o at ea ic ffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
Units within the 4th Infantry Division experienced an influx of the Army’s first wave of women in front-line field artillery positions over the past few months.
Putting a stranglehold on old gender barriers is nothing new for one of these women. One might say she’s a champ at dispelling the notion that a woman isn’t fit for a “man’s job,” because she’s proven she can be the best at it.
Pvt. Abrianna Archuleta, who arrived to Fort Carson in October, not only is one of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team’s first female field artillery automated tactical data system specialists, she’s also a former New Mexico high school state champion in a sport traditionally dominated by boys: wrestling.
While Archuleta doesn’t shy away from a challenge, she doesn’t want to bring unnecessary attention on herself and simply wants her new artillery mates in Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, to accept her as a capable Soldier in a combat occupation.
“I’m very competitive, and it’s kind of an honor to be among the first group of women in my field in the Army,” she said. “Not a lot of (women) are here yet. To be the first ones here, you have to show how much you can contribute and put in as much work (as possible).”
As a 13D, she is primarily responsible for operating the data systems for cannons. These Soldiers play a critical role in the delivery of fire support for infantry and tank units during combat.
“They don’t treat us any different because we are expected to carry the same weight,” she said of being one of the first six women in this role within the brigade.
Prior to joining the Army this year, Archuleta was a cheerleader for eight years and a softball player for four years. But while in high school, she decided to try her hand in a new sport.
“I was a wrestler my sophomore and junior year,” said Archuleta. “The first year was kind of hard because I was the first and only girl on the team.”
Her teammates were also unsure of her abilities. “Some of the guys would say that I couldn’t do
this or that, or be careful because if you do this move on her, it will make her feel uncomfortable,” she said.
But she didn’t back down from the competition.“My coach would stand up for me, and tell them
that I volunteered to do this sport for a reason and not to treat me any different,” said Archuleta. “It’s kind of the same now in the Army. A (woman) doesn’t need to be treated any different than any other Soldier.”
While her first year in wrestling was a challenge, she spent three to four hours a day practicing and joined her brother, who also was a wrestler, in the gym on weekends to work on her strength and conditioning.
She mostly competed against boys, but there was one other girl.
“The girl I competed against was in a higher weight category than I was, and they usually pair people up by weight,” said Archuleta. “She was also the only girl at her school competing.”
Archuleta took home the state title in her second year, as a junior, in 2015.
“You can say that hard work and dedication truly pays off,” she said.
Her new commander said Archuleta is fitting in with her battery mates.
“She just wants to be seen as another Soldier,” said Capt. Eric Noland, commander, Battery C.
“I am pleased to see how well she’s doing. Any Soldier who assumes a combat position and brings a hard-working mentality to the organization is a Soldier we want. Archuleta has truly shown she’s that type of Soldier,” Noland added.
Photo by Capt. Scott Walters
Pvt. Abrianna Archuleta, field artillery automated tactical data system specialist, Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, zeroes her weapon at the M4 rifle range at Fort Carson Nov. 2.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ange Desinor
Pvt. Abrianna Archuleta, field artillery automated tactical data system specialist, Battery C, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, inspects the air filter on her vehicle in the unit motor pool Oct. 31. The former high school state wrestling champion is among the Army’s first group of artillery women to arrive to Fort Carson.
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Ongoing Directorate of Public Works services — Services range
from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Below are phone numbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Support Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Elevator maintenance — Call the Fort Carson Support Services service order desk at 526-5345.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 719-491-0218 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 Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected].
• Self-help — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 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 Dan Jahnke 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.
• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924, or email jdiorio@ thservicesllc.com to request a facility, parking or regulatory traffic sign.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson 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 perfor-mance. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information.
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 to attend this training. Call 526-4551 for more information.
Retirement briefings — are available at http:// www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information.
ETS briefings — are available at http://www. carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for more information.
Reassignment briefings — are available at http://www.
Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career Skills Program — The 12-week program partners eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers with local com-panies 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 experi-ence 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 education center, building 1117, room 112.
Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Disposition Services Colorado Springs, in building 324, 1475 Wickersham Blvd., conducts orientations as required. Orientations discuss DLA processes to include turning in excess property, reutiliz-ing govern ment property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Allen Kirkpatrick, [email protected], for environmental require-ments; Jason Graffi, [email protected], for receiving/turn in; David Sams, [email protected] for reutilization/web tools. 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.
Hours of operationSoldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-
TAP) — is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP” for upcoming job fairs and job postings.
• Briefings — predeployment briefs for transitioning service members and professional development briefs for leaders and staff can be scheduled by calling 526-1001/6465.
• SFL-TAP Center, building 1118, room 133, 526-1002 — located behind the Garrison Headquarters, services include a computer lab to complete the pre-separation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. and Friday from 8-9:30 p.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Tuesday-Thursday from 1-2 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m.; and clearing (only loca-tion to clear, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
program includes transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits. Biweekly elective classes available following the program include social networking, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé and dress for success. Optional track days consist of entrepreneurship, technical and higher education. Also offers job and resource fairs and employer day.
• 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 310 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803.
• 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.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — 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.
Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under Full Replace Value claimants must report the additional loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation service provider by fax or report on the Defense Personal Property System line within 75 days. Claims must be submitted through http://www.move.mil within nine months for FRV com pen sation for certain items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office within two years of delivery or date of incident. Direct questions to 526-1355.
BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of
each month at 4 p.m. in The Hub conference room. Contact Spc. Anna Lopez
at 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106
of The Hub.Text “follow CarsonBOSS”
to 40404 to receive updates and event information.
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
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Closed Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Supper: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday-Thursday
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed
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Of note Free commercial driver’s license training —
Teamsters Military Assistance Program/ABF Freight Commercial Driver’s License training program establishes a direct pathway for transitioning Soldiers to secure high-quality, skills-based training in commercial driving and enter immediate employment with ABF Freight upon transition. This six-week intensive career skills training program is a combination of in-classroom learning and practical driving and maneuvers. The program is free to eligible transitioning Soldiers within 180 days of transitioning from active service. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information
session which is held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the education center, building 1117, room 309.
Substance abuse care — Soldiers seeking substance abuse assistance can call 526-2862 or visit the new Behavioral Health Addiction Medicine office located in building 1056 on O’Connell Boulevard. Call 911 for emergencies. Substance use disorder clinical care treatment is now in the medical realm while U.S. Army Installation Management Command retains responsibility of the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) drug testing and deterrence, alcohol and drug abuse prevention training, and the ASAP training curriculum. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/publicaffairs/webzines/2016/SUDCC.pdf for more information on the recent changes.
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Community
Carson celebrates America Recycles Day every dayBy Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach and public relations
Now in its 19th year, America Recycles Day is celebrated annually Nov. 15 to increase awareness of recycling and “close the loop” by buying products and packaging made from recycled materials.
Fort Carson, as a Net Zero waste installation, makes diverting reusable materials from going to the landfi ll a priority every day through the
Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Operations and Maintenance Division Recycle Program.
Close to six million pounds of waste were diverted in fi scal 2016 through recycling, which earned Fort Carson almost $357,000 in revenue and avoided more than $575,000 in landfi ll disposal costs.
Collecting food waste, which began here in 2013, sent close to 318,000 pounds of food waste from dining facilities and other installation food operations to be composted last fi scal year.
Another addition to post waste diversion efforts is the expansion of single stream — or mingled — recycling operations to barracks and motorpools to increase user friendliness.
The installation maintains two primary recycle centers and three major collection points to drop off mixed paper (white paper, newspaper, magazines, shredded paper, junk mail, etc.), aluminum, tin, plastic and glass.
The primary recycle centers are: The Recycle Center, building 400,
located off of Tevis Street, which is open 24/7.
The Exchange drop-off location at the southeast corner of the Exchange on Sheridan Avenue is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. An atten-dant is on duty at the location to provide assistance.
There are also three major recycle collection points on the installation available to customers.
Specker Avenue and Long Street parking lot collection point east of the Education Center.
Wolf Dining Facility parking lot col-lection point off of Specker Avenue.
The commissary parking lot collec-tion point off of Prussman Boulevard.
For customer convenience, the DPW Recycle Program staff expanded the types of commodities accepted for
recycling at the Exchange recycle drop-off location to include items not always thought of in terms of being recyclable.
Old toilets are sent to the City of Colorado Springs where the porcelain is crushed and repur-posed as road base material. No longer needed electronics are sent to a vendor and disassembled
for valuable metals and plastic. Batteries are salvaged for scrap metal. Even old mattresses are collected and pulled apart for the metal springs and foam.
Call 491-0218 for more information or to submit ideas on how to improve recycling efforts on the installation.
Installation housing residents can call the Fort Carson Family Housing contractor at 579-1606, ext. 211, for disposal assistance or to request recycling bins for home use.
Learn moreParents interested in engaging
their children in America Recycles Day can visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s interactive Recycle City at http://www3.epa.gov/recyclecity/index.htm to learn about all the items that are recyclable or reusable. The website includes an educational recycle game and other activities.
‘ABCs of the Army’
Author shares book about military Family lifeStory and photo by Nel LampeSpecial to the Mountaineer
“A is for airborne,” said Maria Cordova, reading from her book, “The ABCs of the Army,” to a crowd of 60 children and parents at Grant Library Saturday.
The book reading was a Military Family Appreciation Month activity, according to Cassandra Osuji, supervisory library technician.
Cordova, a member of the Fort Carson community, was inspired to write the book when the Family was in process of the third permanent change of station move in two years. She is married to Maj. Chris Cordova, a physician’s assistant assigned to Evans Community Hospital.
The couple’s oldest daughter, Kylee, now 4, was having a diffi cult time adjusting to the move.
“She was having a meltdown about leaving her friends,” said Maria Cordova, who had tried
explaining to Kylee why they were moving. Later at story time, Kylee chose four ABC
books for her mother to read to her. Maria Cordova said, “I thought ‘there should be an ABC book of the Army so she would know what daddy does.’”
Maria Cardova wrote that book, taking about 11 months to complete it.
The book is dedicated to Gold Star Families.And there’ a link to Soldiers in the book – the Oct.
3, 2009, battle when Combat Outpost (COP) Keating in the Kamdesh District, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, was attacked by 350 Taliban-led insurgents. COP Keating was manned by less than 60 cavalrymen from Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment of the 4th Infantry Division. In a 12-hour close-contact battle, eight U.S. Solders fell that day; 27 Purple Hearts were later awarded to those Soldiers who fought valiantly; 37 Army Commendation Medals with “V” devices for valor were awarded, along with three Bronze
Stars and 18 Bronze Stars with “V” devices as well as nine Silver Stars. Medals of Honor were awarded to Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha and Sgt. Ty Carter.
One of the Silver Stars was presented to then Capt. Chris Cordova, who was a combat medic at COP Keating that day.
To honor the fallen Soldiers in that battle, some of the Soldiers depicted in the illustrations in “The ABCs of the Army” wear name tapes bearing those Soldiers’ names.
The letter S in “The ABCs of the Army” is for song — “The Army Song.” The author sang that song to the audience when she reached that page.
Following the reading, the attending children were given a camoufl age goodie bag that contained a dog tag, compass, yellow duck toy wearing camoufl age and a camoufl age-pattern plastic bracelet. After making a scarecrow craft, nachos and juice were served by library employees and a movie was shown.
Fort Carson Family member Maria Cordova reads her book, “The ABCs of the Army,” during a Military Family Appreciation Month story time at the Grant Library Saturday.
Members of the 4th Infantry Division Band play “The Army Song” while marching in the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday in downtown.
Photo by Capt. Shaun T. Manley
Soldiers assigned to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, led by the 6th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, command team of Lt. Col. John Steen and Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Perry, 4th CAB, march in formation during the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
Photo by Capt. Shaun T. Manley
A historic military vehicle with a banner bolstering support of the 4th Infantry Division drives down Tejon Street as part of the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
Photo by Capt. Shaun T. Manley
arade celebrates veteransarade celebrates veteransarade celebrates veteransBy Capt. Shaun T. Manley4th o at viation ri a e ic ffairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division
COLORADO SPRINGS — Thousands gathered on the streets of downtown Saturday to celebrate the 17th annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade and festivities.
“What a great event to be a part of,” said Evelyn Summers, an Army spouse attending the parade. “The amount of support our Soldiers and veterans receive from this city is astounding.”
Members of the parade committee plan the yearly event which includes military units and organizations supporting military and veterans throughout the surrounding community.
“This is a yearly event that my family looks forward to attending,” said Jessica Bartlett, an Air Force veteran and Colorado Springs resident. “The parade is always incredible, and we never miss it.”
As the downtown streets fi lled with spectators, the parade began with the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command team, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby; Col. Lori L. Robinson, commander, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div.; and other military and community leaders being honored as the reviewing party and special guests.
Also on the reviewing stand, located at the intersection of Tejon Street and Pikes Peak Avenue, were various community and military leaders, veterans and family members from across the city.
American fl ags could be seen waving all along the roadside as the parade that included military veterans from throughout the decades; Cub, Boy and Girl Scouts; marching bands and Junior ROTC cadets from throughout the area; local chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars; the Patriot Guard and police offi cers marched south along Tejon Street.
Marching in the parade were more than 100 Soldiers assigned to 4th CAB, led by the 6th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, command team of Lt. Col. John Steen and Command Sgt. Maj. Brandon Perry, and the 4th Infantry Division Band and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard and Soldiers throughout the division carrying the “Flight of Flags” collection.
“We were honored to represent our division in today’s parade,” said Perry. “We are extremely thankful for the support of the community and enjoyed every minute of this unique opportunity.”
As the Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard personnel, as well as U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and others, made their way through
the city, shouts of “thank you” could be heard echoing against the local establishment walls and windows.
“What an incredible feeling to hear so many thanking us for our service,” said Perry. “Throughout the parade, there were so many grateful people cheering us on.”
When the marching, as well as driving and riding in military vehicles from throughout the decades and fl oats, concluded after nearly seven blocks, the parade ended, but not the festivities celebrating the nation’s veterans.
“That’s the thing about Colorado Springs, we celebrate our service members and veterans daily,” said Summers.
Photo by Capt. Shaun T. Manley
Soldiers assigned to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, march by the reviewing stand where the 4th Inf. Div. Command Team, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby, and Col. Lori L. Robinson, commander, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., cheer during the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
Authentically dressed Soldier and vehicles of past generations and wars participate in the 2016 Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday.
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Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim MeadorDeputy garrison chaplain
Louis Zamperini’s bomber plunged into the ocean while on a search and rescue mission over the Pacifi c May 27, 1943. He and another Soldier stayed afl oat on a tiny life raft for 47 days — a world record for survival at sea.
After confronting sharks, starvation and delirium, their real battle began upon cap-
ture by the Japanese navy. Zamperini spent the
next two years as a prisoner of war in the notorious Sugamo Prison. In particular,
a guard nicknamed “The Bird” ensured that Zamperini endured constant physical torture and verbal humiliation — all in an attempt to shatter the spirit of the American Soldiers.
Near the close of the war, Zamperini was liberated and returned to America, and a rush of publicity. Unfortunately, his life quickly descended into a new self-made prison of alcoholism and bitterness. In particular, he endured constant nightmares about his past and an obsessive drive to murder “The Bird.”
Biographer, Laura Hillenbrand, in her book, “Unbroken,” describes the day Zamperini found the essence of spiritual resiliency in forgiveness. She says, “When he thought of his history, what resonated with him now was not all that he had suffered, but the divine love that he believed had intervened to save him. He was not the worthless, broken, forsaken man that “The Bird” had striven to make him. In a single, silent moment, his rage, his fear, his humiliation and helplessness, had fallen away. That morning, he believed, he was a new creation.”
For Louie Zamperini, the war was fi nally over.Forgiveness is an essential tool for winning the
inside battles of life. In the New Testament Jesus advises his followers with these words: “… if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in
heaven may forgive you your sins,” Mark 11:25.
Power of forgiveness
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 Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services. Youth group meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more information.
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 — Child care is available by emailing children’s names and ages to [email protected]. CWOC 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 Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit “PWOC Fort Carson” on Facebook for details.
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. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols.
Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.
Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. for refreshments and social, followed by an Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Donald Fawson at 435-668-5327 or [email protected] or Capt. Jacob Snell, chaplain, at 330-3120 or [email protected] for information or a ride.
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Chapel scheduleCatholicSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street
Veterans Chapel – Chapel NeXtMagrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard
• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 526-8889
Eastern OrthodoxFort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For off-post services please call 719-473-9238.
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 SaintsService held from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact Capt. David Clement, chaplain and LDS branch presidency, at 502-0739.
Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge
Chapel to provide holiday baskets
Prussman Chapel is sponsoring 75 Families during this time of giving.
Each year Prussman Chapel sponsors the event to help Fort Carson Families in need.
as ets are a aila le on a fi rst ome fi rstserved basis through Sunday or when baskets run out. Visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation than sgi ing as etsti ets to reserve a basket. An email onfi rmation will e sent with pi p instructions. Email [email protected] for more information.
Children to holdservice project
Children’s religious education classes from the Catholic and Protestant communities at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel are joining forces to assemble hygiene bags for homeless children.
All ags will ontain shampoo soap tooth r sh toothpaste rayons pens coloring pages and a personalized note from one of the Fort Carson children.
onta t ei i Allister ire tor o religio s e ation at or [email protected] for more information.
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Claims to the estateCapt. Andrew D. Byers — With deepest regret to
the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. J. Taylor Duke at 524-1565.
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Alex J. Yurchak at 526-5851.
Pfc. Kyle Walls — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Ken Poplar at 524-1567.
Sgt. Jordan Dwayne Marshall — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Zachary Higginbotham at 580-649-1942.
Sgt. James Morrison — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Robert Atwell at 719-529-3050.
General announcementsMilitary Family First Dinner and indoor
swimming — A free holiday festive dinner for all active-duty personnel and their Families is held from 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday at the Southeast Armed Services YMCA. Spend time in the indoor pool following dinner. Online reservations required; visit http://www.ppymca.org/register and search “2016 Military Family First Dinner.” Contact Drew Aquino at 622-9622 or email [email protected] to sign up or for more information.
Breakfast with Santa — A free breakfast with Santa for all military affiliated people and their Families is being held from 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Southeast Armed Services YMCA. Online reservations required; visit http://www.ppymca.org/register and search “2016 Breakfast with Santa” and sign up. Contact Drew Aquino at 622-9622 or email [email protected] to sign up or for more information.
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 satisfac-tion. 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.
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 Center. The MPBC offers two breastfeeding support groups that meet the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the OB-GYN clinic’s classroom. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.
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 Urgent Care Pilot Program — TRICARE Prime, Prime Remote and Young Adult-Prime beneficiaries may be able to participate in the new Urgent Care Pilot Program which runs through May 23, 2019. TRICARE will cover two urgent care visits to any TRICARE-authorized provider each fiscal year, Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, without a referral or authorization from a primary care manager. An authorized provider is any individual, institution/organization or supplier that is licensed by a state, accredited by national organization or meets other standards of the medical community, and is certified to provide benefits under TRICARE. This is only available to active-duty service members, including activated National Guard and reserve members, who are enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote. There are no point of service deductibles or cost shares for the two urgent care visits, but network co-payments still apply. Once an individual receives urgent care, he must notify his primary care manager about that care within 24 hours or the first business day after the urgent care visit. Visit http://www.tricare.mil/Plans/SpecialPrograms/UrgentCarePilot for more information.
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.
Spouse competitive employment — Spouses of active-duty service members upon arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous U.S. may apply for competitive employment under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from the date of the sponsor’s order to use the authorization. Spouses returning from overseas may apply under Executive Order 12721, which gives three years to use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran with 100 percent service connected disability may be eligible for employment under different circumstances. The Employment Readiness Program, Army Community Service, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses in applying for education and employment. Call 526-0452/0467 for 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.
Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers online payments — EACH offers an online payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way to make electronic payments to federal government agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying online is the preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information.
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 implanta-tion, 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.
Army Medicine Secure Messaging — allows beneficiaries to directly contact their health care team at https://app.relayhealth.com. The site allows beneficiaries to initiate: a web visit consulta-tion, receive preventive care reminders, send a note to the provider’s office, request test results, ask for prescription renewals and ask questions to their provider and care team. Talk to the Army Medical Home team to get enrolled in secure messaging.
CommunityBriefs Of note
Federal Employees’ Health Benefits (FEHB) open season — will run Monday to Dec. 12 and benefits will be effective Jan. 8. Employees are encouraged to review the health benefits information to include the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS). This information is located on the Army Benefits Center - Civilian website at http://www.abc.army.mil. Also, FEHB information and 2017 plan rates are at http://www.opm.gov. Contact John Pylypiw at 526-3004, Clinton Moss at 526-0294 or Irma Otte at 526-9341.
Flu shots available — Patients enrolled with designated primary care clinics are encouraged to request their flu shots with any scheduled appointments. Clinics may have specified times for walk-in flu vaccinations, so beneficiaries are encouraged to call their clinic directly or 524-CARE (2273) and ask for the clinic’s available flu vaccination walk-in times. Children with a pediatric clinic appointment and any accom-panying siblings are encouraged to get their flu vaccinations during the visit. Pediatrics will provide walk-in flu vaccinations on a space-available basis weekdays from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Flu Mist will not be offered this year. Soldiers will receive their flu shots with
their units. Visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu for current flu information.
Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended Hours Clinic at the Colorado Springs-based Premier Medical Home. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 4-9 p.m., except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments at this time. The Extended Hours Clinic will provide medical services to active-duty military personnel, their Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emer-gency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients must be at least 18 years or older; pediatric services are expected in the future. Upon arrival, patients must present a valid military identification card. The 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. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273).
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At EaseRaptor education, recreation along Arkansas River
The Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo (NRCP) is located a mile west of Pueblo in scenic Rock Canyon and cares for injured, ill and orphaned birds of prey.
For the past 35 years, the NRCP has been connecting people with nature. Since the center’s inception, more than four million guests have visited the grounds and over 200,000 young people have participated in the environmental education programs. In 2015, the center had 18,000 participants in the educational programs and more than 80,000 people visit.
The Raptor Center gives visitors an opportunity to observe and learn about live birds of prey, such as eagles, owls, hawks and falcons. Over 5,000 raptors have been cared for over the past 35 years, and the birds have come from 46 counties in Colorado and several other states including Texas, New Mexico, California, Oregon, Oklahoma, Utah and Kansas.
The center offers educational nature programs for all ages, including family nature programs, summer day camps for youth and environmental education programs for school groups.
In addition, the center’s Raptor Ambassadors, naturalists and docents visit schools, parks, businesses and area events to teach people about birds of prey, wildlife ecology, environmental threats to wildlife and educate others on what can be done to help.
The NRCP’s picturesque location set along the Arkansas River features a variety of facilities and picnic areas that are available to rent for events
such as family reunions, weddings, meetings, picnics and birthday parties.
Visitors can kayak, tube, canoe or fi sh on the river and hike, bike or rollerblade on the paved bicycle trail that travels through the NRCP and connects to 30 miles of trails. There are also miles of unpaved hiking trails that provide ideal conditions for walks through wooded, riparian and prairie environments. After a hike, visitors can enjoy a meal at the Coyote Grill restaurant with views of the river.
Visit the website for infor-mation about programs, facility rentals and maps.
Travel distance44 miles
Cost $4 per vehicle $30 annual active-duty military membership includes a 12-month parking decal, membership card and 10 percent discount on picnic area rentals
Hours Grounds: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Raptor Center: Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Offi ce and gift Store: Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Contact 5200 Nature Center RoadPueblo, CO 81003 719-549-2414 http://www.natureandraptor.org http://www.facebook.com/ natureandraptorcenter
Santa Express Train travels Royal GorgeThe Santa Express Train of the Royal Gorge
Railroad transports guests through the scenic Royal Gorge Nov. 18 to Dec. 24, and has been a holiday tradition since 2013. The train is composed of restored mid-century locomotives decked out in holiday décor and brimming with holiday spirit.
The 90-minute roundtrip train ride begins at the
Santa Fe Depot in Cañon City and travels along the Arkansas River through the picturesque 1,000-feet deep Royal Gorge to the North Pole. Children of all ages are encouraged to wear cozy pajamas and relax with family and friends. The train stops at Santa Town, where a special white-bearded guest boards the train to present a gift to each child.
During the ride, passengers can view the rugged Royal Gorge and the lights and decorations through the large plate glass windows while sipping hot cocoa and singing Christmas carols.
More than 20,000 guests ride the Santa Express Train each year, so visitors are urged to make reservations early as tickets sell out quickly. All seats are preassigned at time of booking and specifi c seating locations cannot be guaranteed. Guests can purchase meals, a professional Santa photo and a 2016 Santa Express Limited Edition ornament.
Information about the train and reservations are available on the website or by calling 888-724-5748 or 719-276-4000.
Travel distance 39 miles
Cost Vista dome - $60 adult, $50 children ages 1-12Club - $50 adult, $40 children ages 1-12Coach - $40 adult, $30 children ages 1-12
Hours Schedules vary, see website.
Contact Santa Fe Depot330 Royal Gorge Blvd.Cañon City, CO 81212 888-724-5748 https:// royalgorgeroute.com/special-events/
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The Santa Express Train of the Royal Gorge Railroad takes guests to the North Pole from Nov. 18 to Dec. 24. Guests can see the picturesque Royal Gorge along with lights and decorations of the North Pole through the large plate glass windows of the train.
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John Gallagher, Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo staff member, does a Raptor Talk with Lurch, a turkey vulture. Raptor Talks take place every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and are free events and visitors are able to get up close to the center’s birds of prey.
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The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has these performances on stage:
• Manheim Steamroller is on stage Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
• Warren Miller’s skiing show “Here, There and Everywhere” is at 8 p.m. Nov. 18 and at 6 p.m. Nov. 19. For more than 60 years Miller’s films have captured snowsports around the globe. This new film captures slopes in Montana, Alaska, Greenland and Switzerland.
• Colorado Springs Philharmonic performs “The Nutcracker” Nov. 25-27.
• “Deck the Hall” with the Colorado Springs Chorale is on stage Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
• “Broadway Christmas Wonderland” is Dec. 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.
• The Beach Boys will perform Dec. 27 at 7 p.m. • Dirty Dancing is Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 p.m. • “Jesus Christ Superstar” is March 28-29 at 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci
Blvd., has these upcoming concerts and acts: • Trans-Siberian Orchestra performs at 3 and
7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. • Comedian Jim Gaffigan performs at 8 p.m. Dec. 10. • Cirque Du Soleil performs Jan. 20-22. • The Harlem Globetrotters will play their style
of basketball March 17 at 7 p.m. Buy tickets at the box office or call AXS Tickets at
888-929-7849.The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center Theatre
Company has a late-night studio performance, “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind,” an amalgamation of Neo Futurist pieces. It runs through Nov. 19 in the Fine Arts Music Room, 30 W. Dale St. Call the box office at 634-5583 for ticket information.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS)has a special exhibit, “Mummies: New Secrets from the Tomb,” that will be in the museum through Feb. 5. This exhibit, put together by the Field Museum in Chicago, will be shown in only five U.S. museums. A special ticket required for this exhibit costs $23.95 for adults and $14.95 for children. Call the DMNS at 303-370-6000 to purchase tickets or go online to http://www.DMNS.org. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Christmas Day. It is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. in Denver City Park. Take Interstate 25 north to Denver and take the Colorado Boulevard exit north. There’s free parking in front of the museum.
The annual Veterans Day ceremony will be in the Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle at 11 a.m. Friday. The guest speaker will be Canadian Forces Lt. Col. Adrianna Noonan, North American Aerospace Defense Command.
The 4th Infantry Division Band presents a “Salute to Service” Veterans Day concert Friday at
7:30 p.m. at Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 601 N. Tejon St. No tickets are required; seating and parking are first-come, first-served.
The U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons next home football game is at noon Saturday against Colorado State University at Falcon Stadium on the academy. The season’s final home game is Nov. 25 with Boise State at 1:30 p.m. Call 472-1895 for ticket information or visit http://www.goairforcefalcons.com.
An exhibit in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon, perhaps America’s ultimate challenge. The museum is free and open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. It’s at 215 S. Tejon.
Colorado Springs citizen James Downing was stationed in Hawaii Dec. 7, 1941, when a bomb dropped from a Japanese fighter plane into his yard. His book, “The Other Side of Infamy: My Journey Through Pearl Harbor and the World of War,” will be available for purchase at a release party Nov. 19 at 1 p.m., with a program hosted by KKTV news anchor Dianne Derby. Downing will be signing copies of his book. The event at the Glen Eyrie Conference Center, 3820 N. 30th St., is free but visitors
should inform the gate attendant they are going to the event at the Carriage House.
The Dinosaur Experience west of Cañon City has 27 full-scale dinosaur fossil displays from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, just miles from where many dinosaurs were found. Take Highway 50 west to 44895 Highway 50, near the turnoff to the Royal Gorge Bridge to the new attraction. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center has a Gateway Adventure Series that includes presentations, demonstrations, walks and hikes. The presentations are free, but donations are accepted. These events fill up fast, so make reservations by calling 219-0108. The next event is a Rock Ledge Ranch history hike, led by Elizabeth Barber Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. The group meets in the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center lower lobby. “Thelo — the Garden of the Gods Dinosaur” is Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. in the Red Rocks Room at the park’s Visitor and Nature Center. “Our Amazing Honey Ants” is presented by Bret Tennis Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. in the Red Rocks
At EaseBeyond the gate Madrigal banquet in a castle
Photo by Nel Lampe
For a great holiday memory, attend a medieval–style banquet at Glen Eyrie, 3820 N. 30th St. Call 265-7050 or 272-7700 for information and reservations. The 16th century-style banquet is set in the grandeur of The Great Hall. Costumed musicians and performers entertain during the evening while guests are served a four-course meal. Guests may wear medieval costumes or dress up for the occasion. The madrigal banquet is presented in December; overnight accommodations are available.
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The Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129, shows free movies every Sunday. The schedule is: • Sunday, 1 p.m., “Central Intelligence,” PG-13, and
“The Meddler,” PG-13• Nov. 27, 1 p.m., “Miracles From Heaven,” PG; 3
p.m., “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows,” PG-13
• Dec. 4, 1 p.m. “The Jungle Book,” G; 3 p.m., “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” PG-13
• Dec. 11, 1 p.m., “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian,” PG; 3 p.m., “Nine Lives,” PG
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation holds its annual Turkey Trot Saturday at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Registration is from 7-7:45 a.m. and the 10-kilometer race begins at 8 a.m. followed by the 5-km race at 8:15 a.m. The free event is open to all DOD identifi cation cardholders and their guests. Free T-shirt guaranteed with advance registra-tion at http://carson.armymwr.com/us/carson/
ft-carson-events/turkey-trot; fi rst-come, fi rst-served day of the event. Baby strollers and leashed pets permitted on the course. A prize drawing for frozen turkeys will be held following the races.
The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex holds a turkey shoot Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to the public. No live turkeys will be involved. Prizes will be awarded for each category: ages 6-12 with and without scope; ages 13-17 with scope; ages 18-54 open category; and seniors ages 55 and older. First place receives a frozen 12-pound turkey; second place gets a restaurant gift certifi cate and third receives a winter cap. The event is limited to .22 caliber. Unlimited entries are allowed; contestants required to purchase targets for 50 cents. Call 896-6196 for more information.
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.
• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m.
Call 526-5542 for more information.Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center offers free
open climbing programs for kids and adults. Open climb for fi rst-time climbers and those already belay certifi ed is Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Open to ages 5 and older with parental supervision. Kids climb introduces basic climbing concepts through climbing-related activi-ties and games Tuesday from 3-4 p.m. for ages 5-10. Sign up at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center front desk. Call 526-2706 for more information.
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club offers women’s Get Golf Ready intermediate classes. The package includes seven, one-hour individual lessons (to include two playing lessons); six, one-hour group lessons; private 30-minute video swing analysis and includes cart and club rental plus green fees. Sign up at the pro shop. Call 526-4102 for prices and more information.
Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation 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.
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Room. Garden of the Gods Park Visitor and Nature Center is at 1805 N. 30th St. The Garden of the Gods is a free city park.
The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center is free on the third Friday of each month, with artist demonstrations from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. in the Smith Family Gallery. The public can visit the general admission galleries at the facility at 30 W. Dale St.
“Shrek: the Musical” will be on stage at the Fine Arts Center Dec. 2-28. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. However, the show Dec. 24 is at noon and there is no performance Christmas Day. Additional performances will be
added Dec. 20-21 and Dec. 27-28 at 7 p.m. Call 634-5581 for more infor-mation or go online at http://www.csfi neartscenter.org/theatre-events. Tickets start at $20. The Fine Arts Center is at 30 W. Dale St. Upcoming productions include “Wynot Radio Theater in the Other Coast Caper” Jan. 13-29, “Enchanted April” is Feb. 9-26, and “Junie B. Jones: The Musical” is Feb. 23 to March 26.
“A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol,”
presented by Thin Air Theater Company, presents its Chistmas show and olio Nov. 25 to Dec. 31 at the Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave., in Cripple Creek. Call the offi ce at 719-589-6402 for information or call 719-689-3247 for reservations.
The award-winning Veronika String Quartet has performances Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, 30 West Dale St. Tickets are $20; call 634-5583.
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SportsOutdoor Rec preps for winter seasonStory and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation staff held its annual Fort Carson Ski and Snowboard Expo Saturday at the Outdoor Recreation Complex.
The event is designed to help get Soldiers and their Families prepare for the upcoming ski season and to let people meet various vendors that can make their outdoor recreation activities the best possible, said Erina Patrick, outdoor recreation manager.
Patrick said with the winter recreation season fast approaching, people are starting to think of the equipment they will need to take advantage of the Colorado snow and ski season. She said the event is also a good time for the com munity to be introduced to the multitude of outdoor recreation activities available to them.
She said her goal each year is to make sure the outdoor recreation staff gives the post com-munity the best equipment and information on outdoor recreation activities at the various ski resorts and other activities in Colorado and the surrounding states.
Patrick said the outdoor rec-reation staff shops for new winter
apparel at ski shows in Denver. “That is where we get the
best deals, and then we can turn around and offer the Soldiers and their Families the best deal,” said Patrick.
As it did last year, the staff built a ramp adjacent to the outdoor recreation building to give adults and kids a taste of snow tubing on a 60-degree day.
The Schilling family was one of many who took time to see what deals were available and to take a run down the tubing ramp.
“We came to the event last year and we wanted to come again this year,” said Josh Schilling. “We knew that the slide would be here again this year … the kids enjoyed it a lot last year and are enjoying it this year.
“(This) is a place where we have found some good prices and good deals. I am a snow boarder and events like this meet my expectation of knowing what outdoor recreation will be able to offer,” he said.
Patrick said in addition to helping people make reservations or obtain information on the various resorts and ski lodges in the state, her staff also has access to out-standing equipment, making outdoor recreation the only stop they need for snowboarding, skiing and outdoor activities.
Fort Carson Soldier Josh Schilling slides down the man-made tubing slide with his daughter, Hayden, Saturday at the Outdoor Recreation Complex.
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The Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball team will host a Veterans Day tournament Saturday-Sunday at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The varsity team will open the tournament Saturday with a game at 8 a.m. against the Tornadoes while F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, takes on Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, meets Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. Games will be played through 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Sunday’s action will begin at 8 a.m. and the championship game is scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Fitness Division staff holds its annual Turkey Trot 10-kilometer run and 5-km run/walk Saturday. Held at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC), the free event features a 10-km run at 8 a.m., a 5-km 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 and people can register at any post fitness facility. People can pick up their packets at McKibben Physical Fitness Center Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 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. Per DFMWR officials, teams must submit a separate 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 2016 National Physique Committee
MusclePharm Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Nov. 12 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 competitions, respectively, at 10:30 a.m.
Finals begin at 4:30 p.m. Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds its annual
Christmas sale Nov. 25 through Jan. 3. People can receive 5-30 percent off purchases in the pro shop or special orders with a combined value of $25 or more. The golf course will also have golf and range punch cards, trail fees, annual fees and frequent rider cards on sale. Call 526-4102 for more information.
DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division staff holds its annual Jingle Bell 5-kilometer fun run/walk Dec. 9 at 8 a.m. The free event is open to the public and registration is required. Registration will be held Nov. 21 to Dec. 7 at Garcia Physical Fitness Center. Strollers and pets on a leash are welcome. Prizes will be given for best costume for male and female adults and children and pets. There will be free T-shirts and jingle bells while supplies last. Prizes will be awarded for selected finishers of the race. Call 526-3944 for more information.
The Fountain-Fort Carson High School football team will meet Mullen High School in Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) 5A football playoff action Friday in Denver. The game will be played at Mullen High School, 3601 S. Lowell Blvd. in Denver, at 7 p.m.
The Mesa Ridge High School Grizzlies met Ponderosa High School in CHSAA 4A playoff action Thursday in Denver. The victor will advance to meet the winner of the Broomfield vs. Heritage game in second-round action.
Registration for the upcoming Fort Carson intramural basketball league runs Tuesday through Jan 4 at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Anyone 16 years and older with a DOD identification card is eligible to play in the league. Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more information.
DFMWR will host the Fort Carson Turkey Bowl Football Competition Nov. 21-23 at the Fort Carson Sports Complex. The tournament is open to active-duty commissioned officers, warrant officers and NCOs assigned to the Mountain Post, according to DFMWR officials. Soldiers must compete with the command they are assigned to, officials added. Call 503-0107 to register for the Turkey Bowl competition or for more information.
— Compiled by Walt Johnson
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Denver Broncos’ fullback Andy Janovich watches as a post youth runs through a drill during an NFL Play 60 event on Fort Carson Tuesday. About 100 post youths took part in the National Football League’s campaign to encourage kids to be active for 60 minutes a day in order to help reverse the trend of childhood obesity.
Varsity basketball
Photo by Brandy Bishop
A Fort Carson men’s varsity basketball team player drives to the hoop to score against Eastern Wyoming Community College Nov. 4 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Eastern Wyoming defeated the varsity team 84-70.
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