by Roger G. Meyer Evans Army Community Hospital Public Affairs Evans Army Community Hospital held a ceremony May 14 that recognized the Fort Carson Medical Department Activity’s dedication to the health care of Warriors and their Families. MEDDAC Commander Col. Jimmie O. Keenan and Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis L. Wilken signed the Army Medicine Healthcare Covenant on behalf of Fort Carson MEDDAC’s Soldiers and civilians. The document states: “We are grateful for the contributions of Warriors and their Families. We are committed to deliver maximized physical and behavioral health promotion, improved quality outcome-focused care and services, and improved access and continuity of care. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, to providing support during the healing process, to providing assistance in returning to duty or transitioning to civilian life, and to providing a healing environment that focuses on mind, body and spirit.” Keenan equated the document to a couple’s recommitment to their marriage. “Every day when people come to work here, we’re committed to provide quality health care; we’re here today to recommit to that,” she said. “We are signing this for all of you and for everyone in the hospital, everybody out in the clinics, the Premier Health Clinic, and those in the division that provide care for our Soldiers, our Families and our retirees every day.” The ceremony took place in the hospital’s dining facility and was followed by a reception. EACH signs health care covenant Photo by Joe Burns Evans Army Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Wilken, signs the Army Medicine Healthcare Covenant while, from the left, Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews and Capt. Chad Hamrick, both from EACH, look on. by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — A visit to the warrior transition unit at Fort Carson, last week was worth the time, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said during a Pentagon news conference May 20. Gates visited the facility while he was in the area for the change of command ceremony at U.S. Northern Command. The unit was the subject of stories alleging problems with care, with the bureaucracy and with support. The secretary met with Soldiers and Family members without assistants or media present, an approach he often uses to encourage people to speak frankly. “I didn’t hear a single complaint about the warrior transition unit itself,” he said. “And several of the Soldiers spoke highly also of their rear detachments — in other words, the support back at their bases.” They did, however, speak to him about the process, the secretary said. “We still have work to do in terms of the medical disability boards and the amount of time that takes,” he acknowledged. The Soldiers and their Families also spoke to him about a successful vocational training program with the local community college that was canceled because of lack of funds, Gates said. “I want to see if we can’t get those started again,” he added. The secretary was reassured by what the Soldiers and their Families told him. “One of the wounded-warrior Soldiers gave me a long op-ed that he has written that he would like to have somebody publish that has sort of his view of the WTU, which is a different one than has been discussed before,” Gates said. “So I came away from that meeting very encouraged.” Gates next met with the cadre at the unit. The unit has its own psychiatrist, counselors, therapists and social workers. “They have a pretty robust staff,” he said. “They still would like some more, but, frankly, we just hired about all there are available.” This doesn’t mean everything is fine, the secretary said. “I came away encouraged, but also — as I do from every one of these sessions — with something of a to-do list,” he said. Gates reports on Carson WTU visit Page 8 Community Community Happenings Happenings Page 13 Page 33 I I N N S S I I D D E E Military Military Vol. 68 No. 21 May 27, 2010 Word of the month: Strength Gates
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by Roger G. MeyerEvans Army Community Hospital Public Affairs
Evans Army Community Hospital held a ceremonyMay 14 that recognized the Fort Carson MedicalDepartment Activity’s dedication to the health care ofWarriors and their Families.
MEDDAC Commander Col. Jimmie O. Keenanand Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis L. Wilken signed theArmy Medicine Healthcare Covenant on behalf ofFort Carson MEDDAC’s Soldiers and civilians.
The document states: “We are grateful for thecontributions of Warriors and their Families. Weare committed to deliver maximized physical andbehavioral health promotion, improved qualityoutcome-focused care and services, and improvedaccess and continuity of care. We are committed toproviding the highest quality care, to providingsupport during the healing process, to providingassistance in returning to duty or transitioning tocivilian life, and to providing a healing environmentthat focuses on mind, body and spirit.”
Keenan equated the document to a couple’srecommitment to their marriage.
“Every day when people come to work here, we’recommitted to provide quality health care; we’re heretoday to recommit to that,” she said. “We are signingthis for all of you and for everyone in the hospital,everybody out in the clinics, the Premier HealthClinic, and those in the division that provide care forour Soldiers, our Families and our retirees every day.”
The ceremony took place in the hospital’s diningfacility and was followed by a reception.
EACH signs health care covenant
Photo by Joe Burns
Evans Army Community Hospital Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Wilken, signs the Army Medicine HealthcareCovenant while, from the left, Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews and Capt. Chad Hamrick, both from EACH, look on.
by Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — A visit to the warriortransition unit at Fort Carson, last week was worththe time, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates saidduring a Pentagon news conferenceMay 20.
Gates visited the facility while he wasin the area for the change of commandceremony at U.S. Northern Command.
The unit was the subject of storiesalleging problems with care, with thebureaucracy and with support.
The secretary met with Soldiers andFamily members without assistants ormedia present, an approach he often
uses to encourage people to speak frankly.“I didn’t hear a single complaint about the warrior
transition unit itself,” he said. “And several of theSoldiers spoke highly also of their rear detachments— in other words, the support back at their bases.”
They did, however, speak to him about theprocess, the secretary said. “We stillhave work to do in terms of the medicaldisability boards and the amount of timethat takes,” he acknowledged.
The Soldiers and their Familiesalso spoke to him about a successfulvocational training program with thelocal community college that wascanceled because of lack of funds, Gatessaid. “I want to see if we can’t get thosestarted again,” he added.
The secretary was reassured by what theSoldiers and their Families told him. “One of thewounded-warrior Soldiers gave me a long op-edthat he has written that he would like to havesomebody publish that has sort of his view of theWTU, which is a different one than has beendiscussed before,” Gates said. “So I came awayfrom that meeting very encouraged.”
Gates next met with the cadre at the unit. The unithas its own psychiatrist, counselors, therapists andsocial workers. “They have a pretty robust staff,” hesaid. “They still would like some more, but, frankly,we just hired about all there are available.”
This doesn’t mean everything is fine, the secretarysaid. “I came away encouraged, but also — as I dofrom every one of these sessions — with somethingof a to-do list,” he said.
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by Lt. Gen. Rick LynchCommanding general, Installation ManagementCommand
The Installation Management Community is committed to leveraging the power of technology to expand our communication capabilities and enhance our ability to serveand support Soldiers, civilians and Families.In today’s world, information technology is atthe core of all we do at work, at home, and at play. Smaller, more powerful, and lessexpensive IT products hit the market everyday. Becoming savvy with state-of-the-arttechnology helps us work smarter, learn moreefficiently and play harder.
Over the past six months, I have visitedmany garrisons, listening to many membersof the Army Family to better understand how they prefer to receive information andcommunicate. Because more than 75 percentcommunicate and retrieve informationthrough the Internet and other electronicmeans, I now communicate through myFacebook page and the IMCOM Twitter, Flickr and YouTubesites. This implements the deputy secretary of Defense, Feb.25, memorandum that requires DoD unclassified networksbe configured for Internet-based capabilities like YouTube,Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Google Apps.
Because IT is so critical to how we do business and communicate, I have made IT one of the focus areas of theServices and Infrastructure Core Enterprise in my role as co-lead of the SICE board. SICE is a collaborative and cross-functional team of more than 15 commands, organizationsand staff offices formed to develop solutions to Armywidechallenges. Presently, the SICE team is developing plans tomodernize and standardize IT services on Army installations.The results will enhance delivery of IT in the deploymentprocess, training and programs such as ComprehensiveSoldier Fitness. Also, look for improved IT to lead to
improvements on how we deliver on our promises of theArmy Family Covenant and Army Community Covenant.
The most important components of IT — telecommunica-tions, information assurance, and data processing — tie intoevery aspect of installation management. We use tele-communications to connect Soldiers to their Families by video teleconference when they deploy. Tech-smart Soldiers and
Family members use it when they ‘tweet’ tofriends and family through their Twitteraccounts. Information assurance measuresand practices reduce risk and ensure ourcommunication and information remainsecure from malicious attacks. IA enablesSoldiers and civilians to communicate withGovernment-issued BlackBerrys, knowingconversations are secure from unauthorizedindividuals. Most of us use data processingto manage our bits and bytes of information each day when we work ondesktop computers, laptops, scanners andcopiers. And, cell phones may be the most powerful device of all since theyincorporate all three of these IT components.
Every day, the universe of IT products expands.Mobile hand-held devices like the current generation of smartphones open up possibilities only dreamed of afew years ago. The convergence of cell phones, digitalcameras, music players, GPS, video games, camcorders,electronic book readers and mobile web browsers rapidlychange how we communicate and interact.
As the IMCOM commander, I am dedicated to embracing these new, exciting technologies and adaptingthem to continue to be ahead of the curve in supportingSoldier, civilian, and Family well-being and mission readiness. Each generation of Soldiers brings a valuable,new perspective to the Army. It is up to us to stay in stepwith communication capabilities that are in synch with aquality of life commensurate with service.
by Maj. Gen. David G. PerkinsCommanding general, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson
On Monday our nation will honorthe men and women who gave theirlives in defense of the values andideals that we all cherish. TheMemorial Day tradition dates back to the Civil War and RemembranceDay as an important reminder ofthose who died in the service of ourcountry. We, as warriors, understandthose sacrifices and I ask that each ofyou take time out of your MemorialDay weekend to honor those whohave gone before us and those who,right now, are on the front lines.
In addition to honoring our fallen, many Americans also celebrate Memorial Day weekend asthe beginning of summer. This meansthat some of us will be traveling tovisit Family and friends or remainingin the local area barbecuing, swimming, boating and many otherrecreational activities. Unfortunately,these activities also present a level ofrisk that must be mitigated so thateveryone on the team returns rested
and primed for future operations.To ensure that we as leaders and
Soldiers help evaluate those risks, the following areas must be discussedprior to release for the long weekend:Vehicle safety (auto and motorcycle),travel safety including accomplishmentof TRiPS for those personnel leavingthe local area, water and boatingsafety and heat injury prevention.Other off-duty activities are coveredin the 4th Infantry Division PersonalRisk Management document whichcan be found on the 4th Inf. Div. ArmyKnowledge Online file “Community”and the 4th Inf. Div. portal.
Additionally, company leadershipwill ensure that every servicememberis assigned and has contact with their battle buddy. Finally, ensure that first-line leaders have reviewedindividual servicemembers’ weekendplans and risk mitigation measures.
I also ask that our civilian workforce apply the risk managementprocess in their activities over thisweekend. The tools listed above arealso available for your use. The safetyof all team members is everyone’sresponsibility and it will take a
concerted effort to prevent accidentsand the loss of valuable resources.
Throughout this upcoming holiday weekend, please remember to honor the courageous men andwomen who sacrificed all in defense of the freedoms we enjoy so much. I also ask that you reach out to Families of those who are currently deployed around the world. Ginger and I wish you and your families a safe and enjoyableholiday weekend. God bless you, your families and the United States of America.
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SFAC to hold open houseStory and photos by Geoffrey RoperMountaineer staff
The Soldier and Family Assistance Center hosts anopen house for members of the community June 3 at 1 p.m.to show off its new building.
Located on Titus Boulevard east of Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, the 15,000-square-foot facility hasjust the daycare area remaining to open, which will beoperational within a month’s time. The SFAC is in place tobe a one-stop center that wounded Soldiers and their Familymembers can go to for just about anything they need.
The open house gives the community a chance to see thebrand-new facility, which is more than three times the size ofthe temporary building they had occupied since June 2008.
“I’ve been in the military and been working with militaryFamilies for more than 15 years, and this is by far the nicestbuilding I have ever had the chance to work in and be a partof,” said Tiffany Smith, Fort Carson SFAC director.
The SFAC started its mission providing services forthe wounded and their Family members in January 2008,working out of the Army Community Service building.They later moved to a temporary facility until thisbuilding was constructed.
The center offers a number of resources, includingretirement counseling, records reviewing or help withgetting or renewing identification cards.
They also have a financial counselor, a social servicesassistance coordinator who helps find resources for woundedSoldiers, an information and referrals representative and adonations management outreach coordinator who helps
find events for Soldiers to participate in and also works asa community relations representative for SFAC.
Along with all these services, the SFAC offers legalassistance, educational assistance, child and youth services,social services assistance, chaplain support, help withf inding jobs, resume and interviewing help and anextensive volunteer program for numerous other needs.
The doors to the new center opened May 10, and theopen house is a way to celebrate the new building, showingthe community what Fort Carson does for its woundedSoldiers and their Family members.
“We’re excited to be able to share this celebrationwith the community,” said Smith. “This is definitely theArmy demonstrating its commitment to first-class carefor wounded Soldiers and their Families.”
The Soldier and Family Assistance Center is located on TitusBoulevard east of Evans Army Community Hospital. The center’s lobby has an open design.
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Ivy Div. honors Soldiers, civiliansby Spc. Andrew Ingram4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, com-manding general, 4th Infantry Divisionand Fort Carson, and Command Sgt.Maj. Daniel Dailey honored Soldiersand Department of Defense civilianswho distinguished themselves at thesecond quarter, fiscal 2010 InstallationAwards Ceremony May 19.
Perkins and Dailey led the ceremony,presenting Fort Carson Soldiers withArmy Commendation Medals, ArmyAchievement Medals, and certificates ofachievement for achieving excellence asprofessional Soldiers in their fields.
“This is just the tip of the iceberg,”said Perkins. “If you look at all theamazing people we have recognizedtoday, it just gives you a small insightinto what happens here every day at the
4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson.”The command group also recog-
nized Fort Carson DOD civilians fortheir outstanding service in support ofthe installation, presenting certificatesof achievement, pins and coins to thepeople who help make the MountainPost “The Best Hometown in the Army,Home to America’s Best.”
Perkins thanked the Mountain PostTeam for its continued hard workthrough the second quarter.
He said every time Fort Carsonwas visited by a key leader, be it thevice chief of staff of the Army or thesecretary of Defense, they alwayscommented on the outstanding teamFort Carson has produced.
“In every single case they havecome away extremely impressed withall of you,” he said.
Keeping in tradition with previousceremonies, the Fort Carson Soldier
and noncommissioned officer of thequarter were the final recipients totake the stage.
Sgt. Morgan Cousins, supplysergeant, 2nd Special Troops Battalion,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.,winner of the Fort Carson Soldier of thequarter board, said good leadership and adesire to set a good example were herbiggest motivations for competing.
“If I can get to this point, I can tellmy Soldier, ‘look I got to this point;I’m going to train you up so you can dothe same thing,’” said Cousins.
Cousins, who competed in the boardas a specialist, was promoted to sergeanttwo weeks prior to the awards ceremony.
Because of this promotion,Cousins cannot continue on to theSoldier of the year board. However, shesaid she was invited to participate inthe NCO of the year board.
Cpl. Ross Alewine, an infantryman
assigned to Headquarters, Head-quarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67thArmor Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., winner of the Fort Carson NCO ofthe quarter board, also credited hisleadership as a great motivating forcewhile he studied for the board.
“I studied and studied,” he said. “Wewent through mock boards, uniformpreparation. My leaders were great men-tors; they really got me ready for this.”
Alewine said his greatest motivationwas coming so close to winning theSoldier of the quarter board for the firstquarter of 2010.
“I made it all the way to divisionSoldier last quarter and got runner-up.Honestly that kind of fired me up, and Iwanted to come back and win,” he said.
Perkins ended the ceremony byencouraging the awardees to continueworking hard and training others toachieve excellence.
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Casey cites state of Army, looks to futureStory and photo by Devin FisherMountaineer staff
The Army is evolving to meetchallenges on the battlefield today andhoning tactics the service will usemore frequently to help countries denyterrorists in the future, the chief ofstaff said May 14.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. GeorgeW. Casey Jr. shared the progress theservice has made since the 9/11 attacksand a look to the future challenges theArmy will face with the nearly 800people attending the “Home of theBrave” Armed Forces Week luncheonat Broadmoor Hall.
“It was ... clear that we werestretched and that the demands on uswere so significant that we couldn’t dothe things we knew we needed to do tosustain the all-volunteer force,” Caseysaid, referring to the state of the Armywhen he became the 36th chief of staffin April 2007. “We were so weigheddown by current demands that wecouldn’t do the things to care for theforce or to prepare ourselves to havesome strategic flexibility with theground force.”
Casey initiated a plan to get the
Army back in balance by the end of2011. He stressed the importance ofsustaining the Soldiers and theirFamilies, citing they are “the heartand soul” of the Army.
The second principle focused onpreparing Soldiers for success in thecurrent conflict. Noting 150,000Soldiers have been rotating over andback to Iraq and Afghanistan every year,Casey said the Army has to ensure thatthe troops have the tools to succeed.
Effectively resetting the force hasbeen a challenge, he said, because forthe last five years Soldiers have onlyhad about a year at home betweendeployments.
“That’s just too fast,” he said, “but wehad to get them recovered so they couldgo back and take care of their mission.”
The final part of the plan was thatthe service had to transform from anArmy designed to fight major tankbattles on the plains of Europe to onedesigned for urban warfare in thedeserts of Saudi Arabia.
“We have been completely changingall the organizations in the Army to onesthat are more relevant today,” he said.“We are 90 percent done with that, andwe already have an Army that is far
more relevant to the challenges we arefacing than we did in September 2001.”
He said progress is being made,noting the Army was able to meet theincreased demand in Afghanistan —about 20,000 troops — without havingto increase the length of deployments,while still building on the time Soldiersare at home.
As for the future, he said the Armymust prepare for a long-term ideologicalstruggle that won’t be won entirelyby the military.
“We’re at war with the global
extremist network that attacked us onour soil and continues to attempt toattack us on our soil,” Casey said.“Those of you … who have foughtthem understand that these are toughfolks and they’re not … going to giveup and they’re not going to go away.”
Since the military can only empowercountries to take charge of theextremists, he said the Army has to lookat trends in the global environment.Until about a year ago, Casey said,
See Casey on page 9
Army Chief of Staff Gen.George W.Casey Jr.addresses localand military business leaders and fellow service-members during the May 14 ArmedForces Weekluncheon atBroadmoor Hall.
MOUNTAINEER — May 27, 2010
Miscellaneous
Ammunition amnesty turn-in — is scheduled for July12-17 from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the AmmunitionReclamation Area on Butts Road, one mile south ofButts Army Airfield. Although range control is manned24/7 and can accept any explosives, one week eachyear is set aside to remind Soldiers, civilians andFamily members that any abandoned or unauthorizedammunition or explosive devices can be turned in withno questions asked. People should not transport large-caliber items or devices they are not familiar with, saidTony Dunlap, quality assurance specialist ammunitionsurveillance. Untrained personnel should notify the749th Explosive Ordnance Company at 526-2643 toremove any found explosives on Fort Carson. Itemsfound off post should be reported to the local policedepartment. For more information call Tony Dunlap at526-1892 or e-mail [email protected] weed control program — Department ofDefense regulations require pesticide applicators onmilitary installations to be certified. Units who wishto participate in the Self-Help Weed Control Programmust have Soldiers trained in the proper handling,transport and application of herbicides. The newhours of operation for the Self-Help Weed ControlProgram are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3:30p.m. Training sessions are held Wednesdays throughSeptember, from 1-2 p.m. at building 3708. Unitsmay send up to five people for training unlessadditional applicators are preapproved through theunit commander and Directorate of Public Works.This service is provided at no charge to the unit,however the unit is financially responsible forreplacement value of the equipment should it be lostor damaged. To find out more about the program, callthe pest management coordinator at 524-2124.Housing area residents may contact the Fort CarsonFamily Housing Work Order Desk at 579-1605 for acomplete list of approved products. Professional development presentation ontransition — The Army Career and Alumni Programsponsors a “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career”lecture June 4 from 9-11:30 a.m. in building 1118,room 133. Presented by The Military OfficersAssociation of America, the lecture is geared toservicemembers contemplating retirement in one-fiveyears. The lecture will be given by Air Force retiredCol. Dan Koslov, now a deputy director of transitionservices on MOAA’s national staff. The presentation,given annually at more than 150 military installationsworldwide, includes comprehensive information on theretirement decision itself, employer perceptions, resumes,job search, networking, career fairs, interview techniques,salary negotiation, benefits packages and the currentjob market. Geared toward officers and senior enlisted,all ranks and spouses are welcome. A free copy of thelecture’s companion book will be provided to eachattendee. To register, call 526-1001/1002.Army Learning Center — is open Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thecenter features 50 computers and academic and technicalsupport personnel who provide assistance. The learningcenter is used for the General Technical Preparationclasses — for Soldiers who want to improve their GTscores of at least 99 — two sessions, Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Walk-ins arewelcome. The center is located in the education center,building 1117. For more information call 526-2124. Officer Candidate School packets — must beturned in at building 1218, room 158, by June 7 tobe considered by the local board. Packets will beconsolidated and those meeting all eligibilityrequirements will be scheduled for the local OCS boardheld June 16. Approved packets will be forwarded toU.S. Army Human Resources Command for approval.For more information call Thomas Grady, chief ofPersonnel Actions Section, at 526-3953/3947. Casualty Assistance Center — provides training forunits, Family readiness groups, care teams and otherinterested parties regarding casualty operations, personaleffects, predeployment preparedness and estateplanning. For more information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail [email protected]. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — is
open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members,Department of Defense civilian employees andcontractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.at Alternate Escapes to socialize, learn mentorshipprinciples and organize rides. Motorcycles must beregistered on post to join. For more information, contactTerry Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585.DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenance offacilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaningmotor pools. Listed below are phone numbers andpoints of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — KIRA serviceorder desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this numberfor emergencies or routine tasks.
• Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing oremergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call H.D.“Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs orto report complaints.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallDon Phillips at 526-9271.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grantat 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help toolsand equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting officer representa-tive — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reporting winddamage, snow removal concerns, damaged traffic signsor other facility damage.
• Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Wood at526-1854 to request latrines, for service or to reportdamaged and overturned latrines.
Briefings
U.S. Army Counterintelligence Special AgentRecruiting Team — conducts an information briefingon Fort Carson June 15 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. ata location to be determined. This presentation willprovide information concerning the CI special agentcareer field, to include criteria for entry into thecounterintelligence agent career field, how to apply forreclassification, as well as the missions, assignmentsand training opportunities. These presentations aredirected at personnel in ranks specialist-staff sergeant.Soldiers interested in this career opportunity are encour-aged to visit the Army’s CI Recruiting webpage athttps://icon.army.mil/apps/ikn(underscore)website/index.cfm?organization=ci%20recruiting. For more infor-mation contact Randall Long at 520-533-2320, DSN821-2320 or [email protected], or Sgt.1st Class Stephen Rodgers at 520-533-5952, DSN821-5952 or [email protected] Evaluation Board Outreach Briefings —The MEB Outreach Counsel Office conducts a briefingon the MEB/Physical Evaluation Board processes at 10a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the new Soldierand Family Assistance Center, building 1481, off TitusBoulevard. For more information call Rhonda Joell at526-9854 or e-mail [email protected] Notification/Assistance Officer training— is held June 22-25 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in theFamily Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104.This training is required for all Soldiers asked toperform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 600-8-1,this duty is limited to those in the ranks of sergeantfirst class-command sergeant major, chief warrantofficer 2-5 and captain and above. No reservationsare required to attend training. Classes offered on afirst-come, first-served basis. For more informationcall Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614.Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays forSoldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings areheld in building 1219, room 202A; sign in is at 6:45 a.m.and briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bringa copy of their orders, but must bring a pen to completeforms. Call 526-4730/4588 for more information.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month at theKit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 Harr
Ave. at McNierney Street. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the firstand third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign inbegins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A, on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120days of their expiration term of service, but must attendthe briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS orstart of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117,room 120. For more information call University ofColorado Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m.and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeantfrom any military occupational specialty, have a generaltechnical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen, score229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, andpass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visitthe Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Hours of Operation
Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from 9a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located onthe first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street.Claimants who receive shipments under the old system,Full Replacement Value or Defense Personal PropertyProgram system, should bring their notification forms(Department of Defense Form 1840/1840R or DP3Form) for additionally discovered loss or damage to theClaims Office within 70 days to receive appropriateinitial guidance. For more information call 526-1355.Central Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
In-processing Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.
DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operateunder the following hours:
• Wolf — Thursday and Tuesday-June 4, 6:45-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Friday-Monday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).
• 10th SFG (A) — Thursday and Tuesday-June 3,7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). June 4, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Friday-Monday.
• Butts Army Airfield — Thursday andMonday-June 3, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). June 4, 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.Closed Friday-Monday.
• Raiders — Thursday and Tuesday-June 4, 6:45-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 a.m. (drive-throughand grab and go). Closed Friday-Monday.
BOSS meetings are held the first and thirdWednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS.
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7May 27, 2010 — MOUNTAINEER
‘Iron’ Brigade leaves its markStory and photo by Pfc. Khori Johnson3rd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait —“‘Iron’ Brigade was here.”
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, added a little colorto Kuwait when a few of its Soldierspainted a T-wall mural to commemoratethe brigade’s first stop on its way to ayearlong advise and assist mission insouthern Iraq.
A T-wall is a large, steel-reinforcedconcrete barricade shaped like anupside-down “T.” These 10-foot wallsprovide protection against indirect fire,but they also serve as a canvas forSoldiers to paint murals of their unit.
It’s a camp tradition that allowsunits to display their pride for all to see.
Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. MilesWilson hand-picked a group of Soldiersfor the task. The group started with Spc.Brandon Elrod, petroleum, oils andlubrication specialist, and Pfc. LisetteOcasio, food service specialist, both fromTroop D, 4th Squadron. 10th CavalryRegiment, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Both Soldiers completed a similarproject for the brigade during its lastcycle at the National Training Center,so it was no surprise when they were
tasked for this project, said Elrod.To complete the team, Pfc. Ricardo
Ayala, food service specialist, and Pfc.Dawayne Davis, track-vehicle repair,both from Troop D, 4th Sqdn. 10th Cav.Reg., 3rd BCT, joined the group.
After the team was briefed on whatthey were expected to accomplish,
they were given art supplies andsent off on their mission.
Everyone brought something to thetable. Even though some had more ofan artistic background than others,everyone was able to put forth an effortto create the final product, said Elrod.
The only obstacle the group faced
was easily taken care of with a littlecreativity and resourcefulness.
The art supplies the group receiveddid not include smaller, detail brushes. Inorder to overcome this, the team usedcotton swabs and brushes they madewith pencils, tape and cigarette filters.
“We used pretty much everythingwe could get our hands on,” said Elrod.
The finished project displays the3rd BCT logo with the words “IronStrong” stretching across the top, and alist of all of the deployments that 3rdBCT has been part of since OperationIraqi Freedom I.
Elrod, Ocasio, Ayala and Daviswere given the chance to leave thebrigade’s fingerprint in Kuwait.
“It’s an honor for them,” said 1st Sgt.Dwain Johns, Troop D, 4th Sqdn., 10thCav. Reg., 3rd BCT. “They left a mark,more than likely, that no one else willprobably be able to leave, because thiswill probably be that last time thatthis brigade comes here.”
Since the wall lists the 3rd BCT’spast deployments, it serves as a tribute,not only to the brigade, but to the 3rdBCT’s entire history during OIF.
“It’s a reminder of the sacrificesthis brigade has made, and of what ourbattle buddies who couldn’t be herehave done. So that’s a great mark foreveryone to see,” said Johns.
Spc. Brandon Elrod, petroleum, oils and lubrication specialist, draws out the words“Iron Strong” across the top of the brigade’s T-wall mural while Pfc. Dawayne Davis,track-vehicle repair, finishes the center of the brigade logo last month.
8 MOUNTAINEER — May 27, 2010
10th, 7th SFG Soldiers take honors by Andrew McIntyreU. S. Army Special Forces Command(Airborne) Public Affairs
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — The bright lights ofHendrix Stadium and a cool morning breezeawakened the competitors on the first day of the 2010United States Army Special Forces Command(Airborne) NCO and Soldier of the Year Competitionthat took place at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 3-6.
The 2010 winners — Sgt. 1st Class KaiChristensen, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne),and Spc. Derek Safko, 7th SFG(A), Fort Bragg,N.C., — competed against noncommissionedoff icers and Soldiers from across the five activeduty groups, all vying for the title of USASFC(A)NCO and Soldier of the Year.
“Our goal was to find the Soldier and NCO whowill represent the command for the rest of the year,”said Command Sgt. Maj. Mario Vigil, USASFCcommand sergeant major. “Through multiple eventswe can assess their strengths and weaknesses, and afterthree days you can see who will rise to the occasion.”
The competition started with an early morningArmy Physical Fitness Test that demanded push-ups,sit-ups and a two-mile run.
Off in a wood line, the competitors demonstratedtheir warrior tasks and skills in simulated scenarios.One station required the NCOs and Soldiers to call ina nine-line medical evacuation, while at another theydemonstrated the proper way to wire and detonate aclaymore mine. The Soldiers were also tested on theirmedical proficiency to treat a wounded Soldier.
Later that day, the competitors had to navigate
through a wooded area to demonstrate their abilitiesin day and night land navigation.
May 4, an oral board review focused on themilitary bearing, general military knowledge andthe appearance of the competitors. During the board,they were challenged with answering questionsranging from general military knowledge to UnitedStates Army traditions. The judges looked forconf idence and zeal in the competitors answers.
In an effort to really push for excellence for the2010 SF NCO and Soldier of the year competition,Vigil requested changes be made to the competition.This year’s changes included a live-fire stress exercise
that required the participants to effectively dischargetheir weapon while maneuvering through obstacles.
This exercise also required the NCOs andSoldiers to fire 9-mm handguns at steel plated circles.The event accounted for time and accuracy toproduce the best quantifiable percentage, which wenttoward the overall score during the competition.
Following the stress exercise, the competitorswere then tested on their knowledge of level-oneModern Army Combatives skills, with the event con-cluding in a single-elimination grappling tournament.
“I like the fact that it (the competition) gaveeveryone a mental challenge,” commented
Christensen. “The training wasawesome. This opportunitywas a great way to representour group and it was an honorto receive this award.”
Master Sgt. Jon Carte, thecompetition facilitator, gaveinsight on the expectations ofthis year’s event.
A Soldier’s treatment of a simulated casualty May 3 isevaluated during the commontask assessment phase of theU. S. Army Special ForcesCommand NoncommissionedOfficer and Soldier of the Year Competition 2010.
See Competition on page 9
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Carson Soldier firefightersprotect 3rd BCT in Iraqby Maj. Alan S. Brown3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,4th Infantry Division
CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATIONGARRY OWEN, Iraq — In line at the dining facilityrecently on Contingency Operating Station GarryOwen stood a sight no one on the station had seenbefore – a group of Army firefighters from the 60thOrdnance Company, 68th Combat SustainmentSupport Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade.
The Soldiers, attached to the task force led by 1stBattalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, are the firstteam of Army firefighters to protect COS GarryOwen in Maysan Province.
Spcs. Clinton Dollahon, Christopher Hendersonand Joseph Holliway and Pfc. Chase Snodgrass, saidthey provide emergency response for COS GarryOwen, the adjacent Iraqi army installation and thenearby airstrip.
Other members of the firefighting team include,Staff Sgt. Brandon Harris and Spcs. Edgar Acena,Daniel Fuller, Benjamin Haley, David Perez andPercy Watkins.
The firefighters live and work in the fire stationthey built themselves, using 10,000 square feet ofraw lumber, determination and sweat.
“We were the first fire department on post,” saidHenderson. “We actually had to build a decentenough structure to house a common area andcommunication area.”
After dinner, the team gave a tour of its newfirehouse. While there is no pole to slide down orfirehouse dog, the station provides comfortable living
quarters, a common area, space for their workoutequipment and a covered parking area for their twofire engines.
“There are a lot of things that need to be done tostart a fire station, so you cannot just jump right inand say you are a working fire department,” saidHenderson. “We can skip some of this setting up, butif we are to be a Fort Carson-worthy firefighter, weknow that there are two ways of doing things, theright way, and the RIGHT way.”
When it receives a call, the team rolls in twoidentical tactical firefighting trucks built on heavyexpanded mobility tactical truck frames, a commonheavy-duty vehicle used throughout the Army for avariety of purposes.
The trucks are custom-built and the pumpingassembly is designed to provide more than 1,000pounds of water per square inch. A minimal crew of twomechanics can maintain the truck, one for the vehicleand one for the pumping system, said Henderson.
Although the crew has not been called to respondto a fire emergency, it is serious about keeping up withtraining and always being ready, Henderson said.
Henderson credits the lack of fires to the excellentprecautionary measures taken by the unit-level firemarshals on the base.
Recently, the firefighters received a call to usetheir powerful water spray to clean the base’s twomedical evacuation UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters.They have also fired up their rescue chain saws toprovide demolition assistance for some old structureson the installation.
During the tour through the station, the groupunanimously agreed that providing for the safety ofits fellow Soldiers is the No. 1 priority.
“We do not take shortcuts, and we donot do anything that will compromise thismission or the safety of our fellowSoldiers,” said Henderson. “Our job isprotecting the fighting force, and we planon doing everything possible to ensurethat the Soldiers on post have a competentand ready Fire Department.”
The Soldiers attended initial entrytraining at the Department of Defense FireFighting Academy at Goodfellow AirForce Base, Texas, alongside prospectivefirefighters from all branches of service.
The unit deployed in November, first toContingency Operating Base Adder beforemoving to COS Garry Owen in February.The firefighters are slated to return to FortCarson in November, where they willcontinue training and working alongsidethe Fort Carson Fire Department.
globalization was bringing prosperity to placesaround the world, but that prosperity was unevenlydistributed. As a result, he said, people in partsof South America, Africa, the Middle Eastand Southeast Asia are more susceptible to berecruited by terrorist organizations.
Technology is another double-edged sword.“The same technology that is bringing
knowledge to anyone with a computer is beingused by terrorists to export terror around theglobe,” Casey said.
He said the two trends that worry him mostare weapons of mass destruction in the handsof terrorists and safe havens, countries or parts ofcountries where the local government can’t orwon’t deny its territories to terrorists.
“We believe we are going to be in what we callan era of persistent conflict ... confrontation amongstates, nonstates and individuals who are increasinglywilling to use violence to accomplish their politicaland ideological objectives,” Casey said. “That’s thereality that we are preparing ourselves to deal with.”
What the war on the ground is going to looklike in the latter part of the 21st century is anotherconcern for the Army chief.
The Army’s ground forces have to prevail inlengthy counterinsurgency campaigns, engagemore frequently to help others build the capacity tosecure their territory and deny it to terrorists, andsupport civil authorities both home and abroad,Casey said. The Army will also have to deter anddefeat hybrid threats, groups that combine conven-tional irregular terrorist and criminal capabilities.
“We think that’s far more likely than anotherstate-on-state conflict that we can never walkaway from,” Casey said.
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Army firefighters from the 60th Ordnance Company, 68th CombatSustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, pose infront of a custom fire engines.
“Soldiers that are represented here areconsidered to be the best of the best from theirgroups,” Carte said. “They get to showcase theirwarrior skills, and this competition also fostersesprit de corps among the NCOs and Soldiers”
The United States Army Special Forces NCOand Soldier of the Year competition is held each yearprior to the United States Army Special OperationsCommand competition in which both winners ofthe Special Forces competition will compete. Thewinners of the USASOC competition will go on tocompete at the Unites States Army NCO and Soldierof the Year Competition later this year.
Vigil expressed to competitors that therecan only be one winner, but that each can beproud of the fact that they are still the best withintheir group and represented their units well by theirstrong effort in competing against their peers.
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10 MOUNTAINEER — May 27, 2010
43rd SB leader visits Afghan sites\Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Ian M. Terry43rd Sustainment Brigade PublicAffairs Office
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD,Afghanistan — The 43rd SustainmentBrigade commander recently visitedwith key leaders during two weeks ofbattlefield circulation throughoutsouthern and western Afghanistan,
which ended April 23.Col. Edward M.
Daly’s 43rd SB maintainsresponsibility for tacticalsustainment operationsthroughout Afghanistan’sRegional Command-Southand West, an area ofland larger than the stateof Colorado.
When well-planned and-executed, battlefieldcirculation places thecommander directly inthe line of influencewithin the battle space,Daly said.
Daly traveled fromthe brigade’s base ofoperations in KandaharAirfield to Camp Leatherneck, aU.S. Marine Corps compound andbase of operations for 68th CombatSustainment Support Battalion.
There Daly discussed currentoperations with Lt. Col. ThomasA. Rivard, commander of the68th CSSB.
From Camp Leatherneck, Dalytraveled west to meet with Afghannational army soldiers, Afghannational police and leaders fromboth U.S. and European militarycommands under the International
Security Assistance Force.A common pitfall for many of
today’s leaders is an attempt tocommand while tied to their desks,said Daly.
E-mail traffic and briefings can onlyget one so far, but a deep situationalunderstanding cannot be graspedthrough a computer screen, he said.
Firsthand information and face-to-face communication are the best waysto truly understand what’s happeningin one’s battle space, said Daly.
In all, Daly’s circulation with hispersonal security detachment totaled
13 days and covered more than 1,000miles between outposts across westernAfghanistan.
Daly spent a lot of time withhis PSD en route to his variousengagement locations and said he wouldrather be on the ground, travelingthrough the region.
Sgt. 1st Class Jacob E. Lester, thePSD platoon sergeant, said he is proudof the effort put forth by the Soldiers inhis platoon. The team’s mission, in nouncertain terms, is to get the colonelfrom here to there without gettingblown up, said Lester.
A national police observation post is set up at a traffic control point near Shindand, Afghanistan.
Col. Edward M. Daly, commander, 43rdSustainment Brigade, walks with an Afghannational policeman while conductingbattlefield circulation throughout southernand western Afghanistan.
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DA offers M16, M4painting instructions
by C. Todd LopezArmy News Service
WASHINGTON —Soldiers already have uniformsthat blend them into theirsurroundings. Now there areinstructions on how to have aweapon that blends in, too.
In April, the Army releasedinstructions on how Soldiers canspray paint their M4 or M16rifle without decreasing theeffectiveness of the weapon.
“The Army has always hadtechniques to camouflage theSoldier ... we have techniquesfor the Soldier and the equip-ment,” said Col. Douglas A.Tamilio, project manager forSoldier Weapons, ProgramExecutive Office Soldier. “Wefound in Iraq and Afghanistanthat Soldiers were starting topaint their weapons. It wasn’treally approved or disapprovedfor them to do that.”
Tamilio said the Armyworked with the Army Tank-Automotive and ArmamentCommand as well as the ArmyResearch, Development andEngineering Center to put
together the instructions —maintenance information mes-sage 10-040, “CamouflagingSpecific Small Arms.”
Bottom line
• Permission to paint a weaponcomes from a unit commander.
• The full instruction is availableonline at https://aeps2.ria.army.mil/commodity/mam/tacom_wn/mim10-040.html. An ArmyKnowledge Online account isrequired.
• A more abbreviated version ofthe instruction, with photos, isavailable at https://peosoldier.army.mil/docs/blog/weaponspainting101.pdf.
Defective helmets safe,not to Army standard
by Master Sgt.Doug SampleArmy News Service
WASHINGTON— The Army recall of44,000 AdvancedCombat Helmets thatwere issued toSoldiers in Iraq andAfghanistan is theresult of a Departmentof Justice investigationas well as independenttests that show thehelmets do not meetArmy standards, offi-cials confirmed May 17.
However, Army officials saythe defective helmets are nota “direct risk” to Soldiers.Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller, theProgram Executive OfficerSoldier, said during a meetingwith reporters May 17 thatwhile the helmets failed tomeet Army standards, there isno evidence that any Soldierwas ever harmed from theiruse. He said the defectivehelmets still provided a safedegree of protection, but “justnot up to our standards.”
Bottom line
• The recalled helmets representabout 4 percent of the Armyinventory.
• Officials are telling every Soldierto check the tag to see if thehelmet was manufactured byArmorSource.
• The Army issued an urgent directiveMay 13 to combatant commandersin Iraq and Afghanistan callingfor the immediate turn-in ofeffected helmets.
• A Soldier issued one of thesehelmets must turn it in to theCentral Issue Facility to be issueda new helmet.
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Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Mark Bell
Army officials say the defective helmets are not a“direct risk” to Soldiers, Brig. Gen. Peter Fuller,the Program Executive Officer Soldier, said duringa meeting with reporters May 17.
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Story and photos by Devin FisherMountaineer staff
“It’s an honor to be a U.S. citizen. I do feel sorry a little bit for my ex-country, but this is mynew beginning, this is my new country and I amproud to be a U.S. citizen,” said Pvt. Tudor Craznic,4th Engineer Battalion. Craznic was one of 20Soldiers and Family members representing 15 different countries, who became U.S. citizens May 20 during the monthly naturalization ceremonyat Army Community Service.
Born in Romania, Craznic said becoming anAmerican is “one of the happiest days in my entirelife.” He has been traveling back and forth from theU.S. to Romania the past three years, about everysix months, to see his wife. He decided to pursuebecoming a U.S. citizen, a dream that took sevenyears to become a reality.
“I am glad that the U.S. Army gave me theopportunity to get this citizenship,” Craznic said. “I actually joined the Army to give somethingback to U.S.”
Noting completing basic training was the firstmajor hurdle in getting his wife to the States, hesaid becoming a citizen was even more important.Now he can begin the process to have his wife join him in America.
The day was bittersweet for Craznic, excited to be an American, but disappointed his Family wasn’t by his side to celebrate the occasion.
“In my heart I am deeply proud of myself, who I am and being a U.S. citizen,” he said. “I can’t express myself, I can’t go and jump on a plane(and go celebrate with my Family) ... only Godknows what I’ve been through and what I did. Ithank God, and I thank the United States.”
This is but one story of the sacrifices immigrants make to become U.S. citizens, something Bill Winfield, U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services Denver Field Office, encouraged all 20 new citizens to share.
“Each of you has a story to tell, a story thatinvolves risk and courage, a story of hope,” he said.“I hope you share your story with your children andyour children’s children so it will not be forgotten.”
He said 15 countries being representedat the ceremony is a test to the diversityof the United States. In addition toRomania, other countries represented atthe ceremony were American Samoa,Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia,Germany, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Korea,Mexico, Micronesia, Philippines and the United Kingdom.
The patriotic ceremony included theapplicants reciting the national anthem,oath of enlistment, Pledge of Allegianceand a video message from PresidentBarack Obama congratulating the newestcitizens on their accomplishment.
Lt. Col. Martin Lagodna, U.S.Northern Command, was decked out in his Army class A uniform to commemorate his wife, StephanieUehlein, becoming an American.
The two met while Lagodna was stationed in Germany. They were married in 2000, but it wasn’t until being assigned to Colorado Springs that they made the push to get her citizenship, Lagodna said.
Becoming a citizen means an “opportunity of being equal,” Uehlein said.
“We knew she would only have theopportunities that all Americans have ifshe became an American, so we started a very longand arduous process.”
While the process to get Uehlein’s green card took years, she said the Fort Carson ACS and the Denver Field Office helped to expedite the citizenship process.
“Working with ACS and the immigration officehas been a really good, positive experience ... if itwasn’t for them we would probably still be in thequeue somewhere waiting,” Lagodna said.
Kate McNeely, Fort Carson immigration services, visits with Soldiers and Family memberswishing to become U.S. citizens to assess their issuesand then assists them in putting their applicationpackages together. Once the process is complete,
which McNeely said usually takes about threemonths, the applicants are called in for a morninginterview with an Immigration and NaturalizationService counselor and then take a naturalization test— an oral exam of up to 10 questions on history,government and geography pulled from a list of 100 questions in the study guide. They must alsodemonstrate that they can read and write English.
Those that pass the interview and test return in the afternoon for the formal ceremony where they receive their certificate of citizenship.
Soldiers and Family members wanting tobecome U.S. citizens can contact McNeely at 526-0457 or e-mail [email protected] schedule an appointment.
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Pvt. Noe Arvizu, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, admires his certificate ofcitizenship May 20.
Soldiers and Family
membersrecite thePledge of
Allegianceduring the
monthly naturalization
ceremony at Army
CommunityService May 20.
Army provides path to citizenship
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Claims against the estate — With deepest regretto the Family of Sgt. Nathan P. Kennedy, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. StephenNelson at 719-313-6319.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Pfc. Charlie Antonio, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Erik Ringenberg at 719-352-6614.Claims against the estate — With deepest regretto the Family of Spc. Eric M. Finniginam,deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt.Thomas Ryan at 526-6796.Warrior Family Medicine Clinic parking — Therewill be a temporary change to parking and entranceinto the Warrior Family Medicine Clinic throughJune 14 as the clinic’s front entrance and parking lot will be closed for resurfacing and expansion.Patients will be able to enter into the temporary, designated parking area by turning off TitusBoulevard and onto Smith Street. Handicap parkingwill be located in front of Veterans Chapel and regular parking by the clinic and Waller PhysicalFitness Center. The temporary entrance will bemarked, and a handicap entrance with ramp is located in the back of the building; ring doorbell for assistance. For more information call RhondaBurton, clinical nurse officer-in-charge, 524-7816.Vehicle registration and Gate 1 closure — Thevehicle registration office, building 6012, will beclosed Thursday until completion of the MountainPost Warrior Memorial Ceremony, which begins at10 a.m. The parking lot for the vehicle registrationoffice will be closed at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Gate 1 willbe closed for outbound traffic Thursday beginning at 9:30 a.m. and closed to inbound traffic at 9:50 a.m. The gate will remain closed until completion of the ceremony. Non-decaled vehicleswill be processed at Gates 2, 3, 4, 5 and 20 duringthis time. Anticipate possible delays at these gates.Troops to Teachers — Mountain Pacific Troops toTeachers is a program that helps retired and separatedmilitary members get jobs as teachers. It is a counseling program that helps guide people throughthe many steps of becoming a licensed teacher. The program’s staff performs tasks such as transcriptevaluations and helping those interested pick theright licensure program. For more information callthe Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers program at 800-438-6851 or e-mail [email protected] Department of the Army Survey —Housing residents will soon receive the surveys thatserve as Balfour Beatty Communities’ report cardand will help them improve the quality of life forFamilies living on Fort Carson. After completing the surveys, which take a few minutes to complete,residents can drop their survey off at any of BalfourBeatties’ three offices for a chance to win one ofseveral prizes, to include tickets to Elitch Gardens, a Blu-Ray player and a month free of rent. For moreinformation call Kris Spiller at 719-579-1606, ext. 256, or e-mail [email protected] physicals — Avoid the August rush byscheduling children’s sports physicals now by calling the appointment line at 719-457-2273 or866-422-7391. Parents need to download and bringa completed preparticipation evaluation form availableat http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/Webzines/sports/sports-physicals(underscore)files/slide0001.htmto the appointment. Questions concerning whichphysical form to use should be directed to theschools. For more information call 719-457-2273. Yard sales — Yard sales can be held on post thefirst and third Saturdays of the month, throughDecember. Fort Carson residents set up their itemsin front of their homes. Single Soldiers and militaryFamilies who reside off post can participate by setting up in the Beacon Elementary School parkinglot. Yard sales are organized and conducted by theinstallation Mayoral Program, the Directorate ofPublic Works Housing Liaison Office and theBalfour Beatty Military Family Housing Office.
For more information call the Mayoral Program at526-8303 or Army Community Service at 526-4590. Gate 3 access — The left lane of traffic entering Gate 3 is restricted to Department of Defense decaledvehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. Contractor and commercialvehicles will be required to use the right two lanesduring this time frame. For more information call the Access and Control Division at 526-2760.Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carsonmonthly post retirement ceremony takes placeJune 30 at 10 a.m. on Manhart Field. The ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiers and the sacrifices of their spouses.Legal services — Services provided at the SoldierReadiness Processing site are for Soldiers undergoingthe SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will onlyprovide powers of attorney or notary services toSoldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP processcan receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St.,building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center.Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays,and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays. Patient pickup and drop off — Due to the redesignof the Emergency Department, only emergencypatients may be dropped off or picked up at theEmergency Room entrance on the Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital’s north side. Nonemergencypatients may be dropped off or picked up at the otherhospital entrances on the west, east or south sides.After normal duty hours all nonemergency visitorsmust enter by the west entrance.Optometry services — The Evans Army CommunityHospital Optometry Clinic offers optometry servicesto TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — active-dutySoldiers, Family members 4 and older and retirees 64 and younger. The clinic is located on the secondfloor next to the EENT Clinic. It is open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. To schedule an appointment call the central appointment line at 719-457-2274.Hospital after-hours entrance — The west entrance revolving door is the only after-hours nonemergency entrance to Evans Army CommunityHospital. Visitors must check in with the securityguard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergencypatients are the only ones who may enter the hospital through the north-side Emergency Roomentrance. For more information, call 526-7655.Hospital east parking lot — The 233-space parking lot on the northeast corner of Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, near the bus stop, includesopen, handicap and motorcycle parking for patients.Patients using the parking lot can enter the east endof the hospital using the sidewalk that starts fromthe northeast parking lot and ends at the eastentrance. Hospital officials remind patients thatparking is only allowed in designated parking stalls on paved surfaces. Police are ticketing thosevehicles illegally parked in the dirt or gravel alongside hospital roads or in grass-covered areas.For more information call 526-7655.Refill process at the commissary pharmacy —Due to ongoing construction at Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, parking at the hospital continues to challenge patients and staff alike.Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and needing new prescriptions can save time and effortby getting them at the full-service commissary pharmacy, located between the commissary andClass Six store. Any beneficiary requiring refills can use the automated refill ordering system andcan select the commissary location. Order refills by calling the automated system at 524-4081 or onlineat http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select “onlineprescriptions” and “EACH Commissary” for pharmacy location. This service is available for allretirees, active-duty personnel and their Family members. Hours of operation are Mondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays.Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian
employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians under the Voluntary LeaveTransfer Program. The employees who have exhaustedall available leave because of medical emergenciesand are currently accepting leave donations areGeorge Anderson and Danette Wyatt, Directorate ofFamily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; AnthonyJackson, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilizationand Security; James Koller, Jennifer Taylor, DanielTyner and Craig Wright, Directorate of EmergencyServices. To donate annual leave under VLTP, contactthe Garrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or [email protected]. mil toobtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate AnnualLeave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency.Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offersactivities for boys in the first-fifth grades thatinclude sports and academics, helping to instill family and community values such as honesty, goodcitizenship, respect and more. The Cub Scout programincludes the following dens: Tiger (first grade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade), Webelos I(fourth grade) and Webelos II (fifth grade). For moreinformation contact Cindy Mathis at 719-559-8886or e-mail [email protected] Boy Scout Troop 164 on Fort Carson — BoyScouts is a year-round program for boys age 11-17.Boys who are 10 may join if they have received theArrow of Light Award or finished the fifth grade.Boy Scouts is a program of fun outdoor activities,peer group leadership opportunities and a personalexploration of career, hobbies and special interests,all designed to achieve the Boy Scouts of America’sobjectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship. If you would like to sign your son up for Boy Scouts, contact Raffaella Lamora, at 719-559-8686 or e-mail raffaella(underscore)[email protected] Scouts — are currently registering adult leaders and girls for the upcoming year. The gradelevels are: Daisy (kindergarten-first grade), Brownie(second-third grades), Junior (fourth-sixth grades),Cadette (seventh-ninth grades), Senior (ninth-10thgrades) and Ambassador (11th-12th grades). Formore information contact Kenya Cruzat, director, at the Girl Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24.
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2nd STB reaches out to communityStory and photo by Spc. April York2nd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
Soldiers from Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 2ndSpecial Troops Battalion, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, reached out to the community to help Habitat forHumanity May 7.
“We are here to let the commu-nity know we are eager to help,”said Sgt. Damien Bray, a chemical,biological, radiological and nuclearspecialist assigned to the unit.
Bray was in charge of 10Soldiers who came out to a Habitatfor Humanity site in ColoradoSprings to help put up siding, installa fence and sweep out the home.
Their day started at 7:30 a.m.when they received a safety brieffrom Tim Mcheter, an employee of Habitat for Humanity.
“We push, push, push safety,”Mcheter said.
He described the safety brief
as a crash course in what the job is for the day and how to properlyuse the power tools needed.
Habitat for Humanity, aCombined Federal Campaign, usesall-volunteer labor to make the homesaffordable to low-income families.
“It’s not a free ride either,”
Mcheter said. He explained the homeowner
also has to volunteer their time tothe construction of the home.
Spc. Terrika Houston, a chemi-cal, biological, radiological andnuclear specialist with the unit, has not only volunteered her time
helping Habitat for Humanity as partof HHC, but also as a volunteerback home in Austin, Texas.
“It’s wonderful to know thatpeople will have a home and that Iwas actually was part of that,” shesaid. “It’s great that our commandallows us this time to come out into the community and help out.”
Mcheter said Habitat forHumanity depends strongly uponits volunteers.
“Military volunteers are espe-cially great,” Mcheter said. “Theyare so safety-conscious, which isan important part of this job.”
Mcheter said he has been anemployee of Habitat for Humanityfor more than 10 years.
He said in his experienceSoldiers are great because theyhave a lot more energy than othergroups, he said.
Bray said Soldiers from HHCenjoy helping out and giving back to the community.
“It allows us to build a relation-ship with the public and strengthenstheir support of the Army,” he added.
Sgt. Eric Girasia, a military policeman and Spc. Michael Sanchez, wheeled vehiclemechanic, both assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2ndSpecial Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, cutsiding to install on a Habitat for Humanity home May 7.
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Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle.
Postwide Youth Ministries — meets Sundays 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Out-serve, Out-pray, Out-last! For additionalinformation contact Heidi McAllister, director of Religious Education, at 526-5744 [email protected].
Vacation Bible School — June 14-18. Go to http://vbs.carson.army.mil for information
and registration. Due to a glitch in the systemthose who registered before May 5 will need to register again.
Military Council of Catholic Women —will be meeting throughout the summer. Newmeeting schedule is Friday mornings: 9-11 a.m., Wednesday evenings: 6 p.m., prayer group and 7 p.m.,“Why Catholic.”
Stories tell historyCommentary by Chap. (Maj.) Glenn PalmerHeadquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison
We all have a story, and we all grow up in a story.Stories shape us; they tell us who we are and where wecome from. We don’t all grow up with the same story.
Some stories are better than others and often the story of our youth is the “hidden driver” for many of our choices and decisions. I share with young Soldiersduring counseling that the story of their life when they get to be my age will be the result of the choices anddecisions they start making now, and that they have the chance to make healthier choices and create a more life-giving story than the one their backgroundmight have provided.
I was recently home in Maine and talking with aFamily member about Uncle Ernie. When I was growingup we would visit Uncle Ernie and Aunt Irene. UncleErnie would sit at his kitchen table rolling his own cigarettes and was always smiling but off in his ownworld somewhere. As a kid I heard people whisper theterm “shell shock.” Uncle Ernie never worked, and I know now that he suffered post-traumatic stress disorderas a result of experiencing intense combat during WorldWar II. He was blessed with a loving and supportive family, but I wonder what life might have been like if he had been able to share his story with someone whocould “relate.” Little did I know as a kid that someday Iwould be able to relate to Uncle Ernie’s story.
We are an Army community and family under intensepressure and strain. I can share with you that I have foundand continue to find healing from two intense combattours, and have offered and offer others healing in andthrough the power of sharing and hearing our “stories.”
I know this: the brain and spirit and mind and souland body start to heal when we connect with others towhom and with whom we join and relate to and that a loving God who weaves our story into his is there in the midst of it all. Tell your story. Share your story with God and with someone you trust, who will not judge you. In the process you will find healing, grace,hope, recovery and life.
Blessings to all.
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Carson upgrades utility systemby Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Public Relations
Residents in eight housing areas here will seetheir utility lines transformed from above groundlines to underground and other upgrades thanks to $8 million in federal stimulus dollars designatedfor Fort Carson. The yearlong U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project begins in June.
The utility upgrades are targeted for the older,junior enlisted housing areas of Shoshoni, Sioux, Apache, Choctaw, Cherokee, Arapahoe,Cheyenne and Ute West, according to Alex Robert,Directorate of Public Works Housing Division housing construction liaison.
The project will replace an aging electrical utility system with a more dependable delivery system, thereby reducing utility outages. The new system also has a larger capacity to accommodate increasing utility needs in the villages.
“This project will provide residents in the juniorenlisted areas an improved electrical delivery systemand a more appealing community appearance,” said Jerry Stafford, DPW Housing DivisionResidential Communities Initiative supervisor.
The utility work in the Choctaw, Cherokee,Arapahoe, Cheyenne and Ute West housing areasentails trenching and burying electrical lines underground and removing overhead lines and poles. In Shoshoni, Sioux and Apache housing areas electrical lines, which are already underground,will be replaced with upgraded lines.
The primary impact to residents in these areaswill be traffic detours during trench work and a
several-hour power outage when the electrical isswitched from the old system to the new one in individual homes.
Fort Carson Family Housing will notify residents in advance of their specific electrical outage during the utility system transition. Also, e-mails will be sent out and information flyers
will be distributed to homes during the course of thenproject. The Balfour Beatty CommunitiesFort Carson Family Housing websitehttp://www.fortcarsonfamilyhousing.com will postinformation relating to the utility project progress.
For more information about the utility upgrade project call 526-1903.
Approximate utility work schedule by village
The following is a tentative schedule of how the utility upgrade work will proceedin the selected housing villages:
Cherokee, Arapahoe and Choctaw Villages,June - January
Shoshoni Village, July - January
Sioux Village, October - February
Apache Village, November - April
Cheyenne and Ute West Villages, August - July
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SOS welcomes staff from around countryStory and photo by Geoffrey RoperMountaineer staff
Survivor Outreach Servicesbrought in coordinators from 19 stateswho work specifically with the ArmyReserve and National Guard for theirquarterly conference May 12-13.
The coordinators, coming from as far as Alaska, were educated ondealing with survivors, such as handlinga variety of emotional situations,working with children and how tooffer basic financial counseling.
The conference speakers were current SOS employees and volunteerswho spoke about their experiences andvarious scenarios that can occur whendealing with survivors. Some weresurvivors themselves, and they gave a deeper personal perspective on whatthey went through and go throughemotionally after losing a loved one.
Milly Briseno is a volunteer withthe SOS at Fort Carson. She spokeabout losing her husband and howhaving someone there as an advocatehelped her through some tough times.
“Sharing my story, my hope is thatour organization and any role we playin the community, would be one ofbeing an advocate for survivors,” saidBriseno. “If there’s any way that we canhelp those who care for survivors andsupport survivors, to be a little moreaware of maybe a survivor’s mindset ...it will help develop their professionalcompassion in caring for Families.”
Eric Jackson, Fort Carson’s SOSfinancial counselor, said training sessions like these help coordinatorsworking with Army NationalGuardsmen and Reservists becausethey do not always have access to high numbers of individuals.
“Some of them haven’t met withtoo many survivors so far. It’s not likehere, where there’s a large populationof survivors who come to a post andparticipate in regular activities. Sothey’re gaining different perspectivesand increasing their knowledge withthis continuing education,” he said.
One of those benefiting from
the conference was Joe Warren, SOScoordinator for the Army NationalGuard in Montana.
“Having the survivors come andtell their story, you know, that’s prettypowerful. We learn some of the thingsthey’ve gone through with their casualty assistance officer, and we canshare that with our people so that theydon’t make mistakes that (can) make it harder on survivors,” said Warren.
The SOS is dedicated solely tohelping survivors of deceased service-members, and one of its most importantaspects is making sure survivors feelthey are still a part of the Army family.
Many say this is the most significantrole the SOS plays in their lives.
“A lot of the Families have dedicated their lives to the mission of the United States being in war andstanding behind their Soldier,” saidCharlene Westbrook, widow of Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Westbrookand SOS coordinator. “If we werejust kicked off, or just pushed aside,that would be just terrible. So I thinkit’s very important that the SOS hasbeen created to help Families feelthey are still a part of this militarycommunity. For them to embrace uslike that is very, very important.”
Milly Briseno,SurvivorOutreachServices volunteer and survivor,speaks about herexperiencesdealing withsurvivor during thequarterlyconference at the FamilyReadinessCenter May 12.
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Josh Ainsworth, U.S. Taekwondo Center North inColorado Springs, smashes through four two-inchthick bricks during the Asian/Pacific Islander HeritageCelebration Monday at the Elkhorn Conference Center.DIVERSITYDIVERSITY
Story and photos by Devin FisherMountaineer staff
Nearly 150 Fort Carson members gathered at the Elkhorn ConferenceCenter Monday to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a tae kwon do demonstration, Filipino cultural dancing and a food sampling.
Sponsored by the Fort Carson Equal Opportunity Program, theAsian/Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration was designed to provide a glimpse into the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures, said Sgt. 1st ClassWilliam Shipman, 10th Special Forces Group equal employment adviser who served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
“One month would not be a long enough time to celebrate all the diverse cultures there are when you talk about the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders,” he said. “(These) cultures are so diverse; today we willbe able to share with you a small sample of some of the culture.”
Members from the U.S. Taekwondo Center North from Colorado Springsopened their demonstration with basic punching and kicking techniques beforebreaking boards with combination jumps and spins. The group’s finale featuredJosh Ainsworth breaking four, two-inch thick bricks with his bare hand.
Dancers from the Filipino-American Community of Southern Coloradoshared the courtship dance, the Carinosa, and the Tinikling, the PhilippinesNational Dance. The event concluded with an ethnic food sampling, includingteriyaki chicken and sweet-and-sour ham.
Asian Pacific American month traces back to 1977 when the U.S. House of Representatives commissioned a 10-day observance, that was later extendedto the full month of May by President George Bush in 1990, said Col. JeffreyBailey, 4th Infantry Division deputy commanding general for maneuver.
Highlighting this year’s theme of “Diverse Leadership for a DiverseWorkforce,” Bailey said the Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage hasmade the nation, and the Army, better.
“In the Army it is important to develop the capacity to encourage, train and mentor the diverse workforce and we are blessed here at Fort Carson tohave leaders who care and who are committed to the Army Values.”
He noted many Asian and Pacific Islanders have crossed vast oceans andovercome significant obstacles in the past 100 years coming to America in search of opportunity for better lives.
“They have been … providing the diversity that has made our nationstronger and has made our nation better,” he said.
A melting pot of cultures, Bailey saidAmerica has had its share of power struggles. Hesaid the nation is at its best when the people ofmany diverse cultures stand shoulder to shoulder,supporting Soldiers and fighting for freedom.
“It is this common purpose that has strengthened the fabric of our nation and demonstrates why this cultural diversity thatwe’re recognizing today is so important,” Baileysaid. “We are clearly a stronger nation todaybecause of the people that we are recognizing.”
Carson celebrates
Annissa Deguzmam and Adrian Fernandez, of the Filipino-American Community ofSouthern Colorado Dancers, perform the Carinosa Dance during the Asian/PacificIslander Heritage Celebration.
Elkhorn ConferenceCenter staff serve
sweet-and-sour hamand teriyaki chicken
to attendees at the Asian/PacificIslander Heritage
Celebration Monday.
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Course to hone senior spouses’ skillsby Rick EmertMountaineer staff
A new Army Community Servicecourse that begins June 9 is designedto enhance the skills senior spousesneed for the leadership roles theyhold during unit deployments.
While ACS has offered Familyreadiness group leader training foryears, the two-day commander andfirst sergeant spouse seminar is gearedspecifically toward spouses of companycommanders and first sergeants, whoplay more of a leadership role, saidNancy Montville, manager, FamilyEnrichment Program, ACS.
“They work on a team with theirFamily readiness support assistant,with rear detachment and … the FRG.It’s a team effort, and it’s just to helpthem be able to do that better,” shesaid. “(There) is a difference betweenthe Family readiness group leader andbeing the senior spouse, becauseoftentimes the senior spouse will bethe advisor for the FRG leader.”
The training will be offered quarterly, correlating with an existingcourse for commanders and firstsergeants. The pilot seminar is aimed toward current spouses of commanders and first sergeants, andlater courses will be offered to
spouses of new first sergeants orcommanders, Montville said.
The course curriculum came fromDepartment of the Army, but ACSwill include input from experiencedspouses and first sergeants during thepilot seminar. Subject matter expertsincluding experienced spouses, military Family life consultants andchaplains will also be guest lecturers,Montville said.
While many of the spouses havehad “on the job training” in suchskills, this course is designed toenhance those skills, Montville said.
“I don’t want to downplay thefact that maybe a lot of them already knowthese things,” she said. “It’s just to helpenhance what theyalready know, becausemany of these spousesare already seasonedand know some ofthese things.”
The course isdesigned for seniorspouses, but theremight be cases wherethe first sergeant orcommander is singleand can ask anotherspouse to take the
volunteer leadership position. “We will open it up to their
appointed volunteer person whowould be filling that role,” she said.“There may also be Soldiers whohave a spouse (who is) working and just doesn’t want to do it, so it’snot any kind of requirement.”
In that case, the commander or first sergeant can refer their designated volunteer for the training,Montville said.
The first seminar runs 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9-10 at ACS.
For more information about thecourse, call ACS at 526-4590.
Course highlights:• Verbal and nonverbal communication• Communicating with your spouse• Ineffective and effective listening• Family readiness group and the
deployment cycle• Tasks in the deployment cycle• Approach versus avoidance• Four pillars of respect• Care teams• Managing stress• Crisis and coping• Care for the caregiver
Garden spaceavailableMountaineer staff
A ground-breaking ceremony forthe community garden is planned for2 p.m. June 3 at the Kit CarsonCommunity Center.
Located at 4800 McNerney St., thegarden will feature 12 plots, 10 feetby 10 feet, for post housing residentsto grow their choice of items, saidKris Spiller, LifeWorks Coordinatorfor Balfour Beatty Communities.
“A community garden is something our residents have reallyasked for,” Spiller said.
Balfour Beatty will draw names todetermine which residents will receivespace this year. Residents interested in participating in the community garden are asked to e-mail Spiller [email protected] by Wednesday. E-mails should have a subject line titled“Community Garden” and includename, address and phone number.
Spiller said Balfour BeattyCommunities will provide the gardenspace, till the land and provide watering tools. Residents will beresponsible for upkeep, seeds and any gardening issues.
For more information call Spillerat 579-1606, extension 256.
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Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation May 13-19.
Motor vehicle crimes2 – servicemembers were cited for
careless driving.2 – servicemembers were cited for driving
under the influence of alcohol.1 – servicemember was cited for driving
under the influence of drugs.2 – servicemembers were cited for driving a
vehicle with excessive alcohol contentgreater than 0.08.
2 – servicemembers were cited for driving a vehicle while license under restraint.
1 – servicemember was cited for traffic accident without injury/damage to property.
1 – civilian was cited for a traffic accident resulting in personal injury.
1 – civilian was cited for a traffic violation —changed lanes when unsafe.
1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic violations — improper parking.
1 – servicemember was cited for speeding, 40 mph in a 30 mph zone.
Drug and alcohol crimes, not includingmotor vehicles1 – servicemember was cited for
underage drinking.1 – servicemember was cited for possession
of dangerous drugs.
2 – servicemembers were cited for failure toobey general order — paraphernalia.
1 – civilian was cited for illegalpossession/consumption of alcohol byunderage person.
1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful use of a controlled substance.
Miscellaneous crimes1 – civilian was cited for assault in the
third degree.2 – servicemembers were cited for disobeying
a lawful order of a commanding officer —possession of contraband.
1 – civilian was cited for disorderly conduct.1 – civilian was cited for domestic violence.5 – servicemembers were cited for failure to obey
a general order — other.2 – servicemembers were
cited for failure to obey ageneral order — weapons.
2 – civilians were cited forharassing communicationby telephone.
1 – servicemember was citedfor housebreaking — of a family dwelling.
2 – servicemembers werecited for larceny.
1 – civilian was cited for malicious mischief —real or personal property.
1 – servicemember was cited for obstructionof telephone service.
2 – servicemembers were cited for simpleassault — consummated by battery.
1 – servicemember was cited for simple assault.
2 – civilians were cited for simple assault.1 – servicemember was cited for spouse
abuse — military female victim.3 – civilians were cited for theft — less
than $100.1 – servicemember was cited for weapons
violations, concealed weapon.1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful
damage of government property.
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Story by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff
For the first time in a long time, the Mountain Postsent a team to the Natural Physique Committee ProbodySolutions Southern Colorado and Armed Forces NaturalBodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championships.
The results showed that all the time and commitment were worth it as the Mountain Postteam captured 10 awards at the event.
The five women and one man that representedFort Carson faced off against some very stiff competition but proved to be the equal of the other athletes. Time-after-time, the post athletes’were among the top five finishers in their competitive categories.
Before the competition began, Ann Claiborne,who trained the ladies, said she felt the team wasready to do some big things.and it did, with each of them earning a trophy and some earning multipletrophies. After the show, Claiborne shared howproud she was of the six athletes.
“I am so happy that we all came out of the competition with (awards). And, I am so proud ofthe journey this team took. We overcame so manyobstacles and I am so happy to have so many strongwomen in my life,” Claiborne said.
One of those strong women, Kanina Garner, wascompeting in the event for the second consecutiveyear. Garner won trophies last year and again thisyear. She said there were many things that made this competition different from last year, but she wasappreciative of what she was able to accomplish.
“The best part of this for me was getting tocompete with the girls and having fun. I thought last year and this year that it is a great experience no matter if you win or lose. There were more competitors this year and a lot of competition. I feel very good about what I did this year, and I feel I did the best I could for what I had to overcome to get here this year,” Garner said.
Erica Lenn was another athlete that representedthe post, and this was the first time she competed in this type of event. Lenn, who at one time in her
life was overweight, had to overcome some selfdoubt but she said with the help of her husband andClaiborne, she was able to compete with confidence.
“I am so pleased and have not a single negativethought about the evening. This was much betterthan I thought it would be. I thought for a long timeI was a square peg trying to fit into a round hole,and I didn’t know if I would fit in with those girlson stage. I doubt myself sometimes, and Ann wouldpush me and tell me how phenomenal I looked andthat gave me the strength to keep going. Well Iplaced third so I feel like I was able to look morethan decent,” Lenn said.
Pius Agyemang was the only male athlete frompost but he made a huge showing. Agyemang won
two first-place trophies and was very competitive in the overall voting. He said he is going to go back to the gym, work on some things and get himself prepared to do more in his next event in two weeks at the Mile High Event in Denver.
“This feels good because I feel like I improvedso much from my last competition. I was able to get two first-place trophies in my first show and it really feels great. I feel good about what I accomplished. My next goal is to continue to winfirst place awards and then win the overall title. I think I still need to improve on some things to get the overall title. I need to work on my shouldersand triceps and my posing. I also think I need to get in a little better condition,” Agyemang said.
Post team wins big at fitness event
Photo by Walt Johnson
Members of the team that represented Fort Carson at Saturday’s Probody Solutions Southern Colorado and ArmedForces Natural Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini Championships show off the hardware they won at the event. Thewinners are from the left, Christina Robertson, Carla Dial, Erica Lenn, Kanina Garner and Debbie Adrig. PiusAgyemang, front, won two first-place awards in his first Colorado event.
In
memoryFort Carson Family memberAnn Claiborne, right, and her husband, Tony Claiborne,are presented memorial flowers by Chandra Tangi, fitness professional athlete,during Saturday’s NaturalPhysique Committee Probody Solutions Southern Coloradoand Armed Forces NaturalBodybuilding, Figure andBikini Championships. TheClaibornes lost a nephew(U.S. Marine Philip Paul Clark) in the war inAfghanistan May 18.Claiborne said her nephew“died doing what he loved —fighting for our country.”
Photo by Walt Johnson
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On the Bench
Free tickets availablefor Sky Sox gameby Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff
The Colorado Springs Sky Soxhold their second military appreciationnight Wednesday.
Post patrons can enjoy a free gamethat day as the Sky Sox hold Fort CarsonMilitary Appreciation Night activities,courtesy of the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation andthe Sky Sox. The Sky Sox host the Reno Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of theArizona Diamondbacks, at SecurityServices Field. Gates open at 6:07 p.m.and the game starts at 7:05 p.m.
Free ticket vouchers are available for all military ID cardholders at the Fort Carson Information, Tickets andRegistration Office. Vouchers must beexchanged for tickets in advance or ongame day at the Sky Sox Stadium. Futuremilitary appreciation night free gameswill be held July 21 and Aug.11. Formore information call 526-5366.
The next Poker Ride at FortCarson’s Turkey Creek Ranch will be held June 19.
If you would like to enjoy a day out
with your horse and enjoy a day of ridingand playing poker with fellow riders atthe ranch, this is the event for you.
You do not need to know how to playpoker but you do need a horse, eventorganizers said. People taking part in theevent will ride an 11-13 mile loop andstop at four locations to draw their cards.Once the route is completed, the cardsare tallied and the winner with the bestpoker hand is announced and awarded aprize. Registration/check-in for the eventis from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The registrationfee of $15 per rider includes a lightlunch. The race begins at 10 a.m. Formore information call 524-0897.
The Fort Carson outdoor swimming pool opens for the summerseason Friday.
The pool will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The facility offers daily passes for militaryidentification cardholders for $2 foradults and children ages 13 and older and $1 for children ages 12 and younger.The cost is $5 for nonmilitary people.
Congratulations go out to the Fort
Photo by Walt Johnson
First homeArturo Jurado, a military retiree, was the first runner to cross the finishline during the Fort Carson five- and 10-kilometer Fun Run and WalkSaturday at the Special Events Center.
See Bench on page 31
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Photo by Walt Johnson
Loose ballFort Carson Youth Services Center soccer players battle for a loose ball in front of thenet during youth soccer action Saturday at the youth soccer fields.
Carson Youth Service Center’ssoccer team that plays in thePueblo soccer league.
The team competes againstFremont at noon Sunday at DutchClark Stadium in Pueblo for the league championship. If theteam wins the “cup” designatingit the champion, it will be placedin youth services’ display caseuntil next year.
The following five athletesfrom Fountain-Fort CarsonHigh School have signed toattend college and continueplaying sports.
The athletes, their sports and the college they will attend,respectively, are: Audra Parmer,basketball, Northeastern JuniorCollege, Sterling; Jorge Perez,soccer, Otero Junior College, La Junta; Deanna Knight, track,Mesa State College, GrandJunction; Harrison Hunter, football, Glendale CommunityCollege, Calif.; and LyndsieCrump, basketball, YavapiCommunity College, Ariz.
The Air Force Academyhosts the Front Range AdventureTeam Challenge June 11.
FRATC is a competitive teamrace between 15 and 25 miles.
According to race officials therace may consist of hiking, biking,running, climbing, rappelling,swimming and paddling. Teamswill consist of four members, withat least one woman. Team membersmust be of “above-average” fitness and able to attempt andparticipate in all events. The timecommitment for the event will be6-8 hours, starting at 6 a.m.Teams must register by June 4.
Once registered, teams will beprovided further instructions onwhat to bring and where to meetthe day of the event. FRATC isopen to teams from the Air ForceAcademy, Peterson and SchrieverAir Force bases, and Fort Carson. Itwill be limited to the first 20 teamsthat sign up. Contact Chuck Alfultisby e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 719-333-4961 for more information.
People who enjoy riding abicycle for exercise will want tojoin members of the MountainPost June 4 for a special event.
Fort Carson sponsors a “Bike to Work” Day June 4,which is designed to get people toride their bike to work and enjoya free breakfast at the OutdoorRecreation Complex, building2429, Specker Avenue, from 7-10 a.m. For more informationon this event call 526-5366.
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Practical shooter
Soldier places second in shooting matchby Sgt. Alexis RamosMountaineer staff
A 4th Infantry Division Soldier showed how his military training and personal effectiveness with a weapon is valuable to the armed forces and himself at a shooting competition in northernColorado recently.
Paul E. Franks placed second at the RockyMountain 300, a United States Practical ShootingAssociation Style Action Pistol Match, held at the Weld County shooting range May 14-16. The competition involves people shooting 300rounds, in five stages. The highest round count a person can have is 64 while the lowest is 58according to tournament officials.
Franks, who only started shooting competitivelyin November, competed in the “D” category of production shooting. Unlike shooting at a range
where a Soldier qualifies with hisweapon in a stagnant position, inpractical shooting one is on the moveand engages targets as they pop up.
Another interesting aspect of the competition is in the productiondivision where no modification to aweapon is allowed and the competitorsmust shoot with a standard weapon.
Each type of match attempts tomeasure speed, accuracy and power,according to the USPSA officials.For Franks, the opportunity to compete in practical shooting has not only improved his shooting, it hasimproved his knowledge of weapons.
“When I go to the range and deal with firearms,it’s given me a much greater knowledge of the way a firearm works and how to use them more
efficiently,” said Franks.His Rocky Mountain
300 result marked the highestfinish for Marks since hetook up competitive shootingsix months ago. Marks saidhe hopes to be a grand masterone day in practical shooting.To become a grand master he must go through fourhigher categories than the D level competition he competed in at this event.
The opportunities to meet his goals should be available toFranks as competitions are held two to three times a month. If he is able to compete in theseevents he should have plenty of time to meet his goal if deployments and military commitments will allow. Althoughit is a hobby for him, being able to compete creates an emotion that Franks said he relishes.
“It’s very exciting; because itallows you to get very focused.When you hear the buzzer go
off and you draw your pistol, everything else goesaway. It’s you and the lane of fire,” Franks said.
Franks has competed in other events and hecompetes frequently in shooting competitions since he first started in the sport. He said of all theevents he has done the Rocky Mountain 300 hasbeen his most memorable competition.
“It was by far the best shooting experience Ihave ever had. The group of people we shot with are very helpful to each other. At this event therewere a large number of grand master and mastershooters there, and as I finished my iteration, Iturned around and grand masters and master shooters were picking up my brass and they are taping the targets. It’s very communal. It’s a verygood community to be a part of and everybody isvery helpful, and everybody pitches in,” Franks said.
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Old Colorado City celebratesits 151st anniversary, marking the occasion with
“Territory Days” Saturday-Monday.One of the largest fests in the area,Territory Days is family-friendly.There’s a “Kids Zone” for youngsters,with face painting and a climbing wall. Other children’s attractionsinclude pony rides, a toy train ride andDiscovery Junction, which provides alook at life in the late 1800s includingtepees, a chuck wagon and blacksmiths.
Anyone may pan for gold, ride themechanical bull, watch gunfighters andvisit an Old West camp store in BancroftPark. Sunday at 9:30 a.m., a cowboychurch service is in Bancroft Park.
And there’s the food: turkey legs,brats, corn, ribs, potatoes, kettle corn,cheese steak sandwiches, funnel cakes— name it, and it’ll be at one of thedozens of vendors cooking along the avenue. There’s a beer garden andlots of live entertainment.
Bands include Inka Gold, Skanson& Hansen, Arvel Bird, Bomshel,Brothers of the Son, Jake LogginsBand, The Jane Dear Girls, GypsySmoke, N Tha Mixx, Sandy Wells,Black Rose Band and 6035. The CariDell Trio, EnRoute Music and LethalLisa McCall Band will also be playing.
One thing that’s not plentiful in Old Colorado City is parking spaces.Although there are several free parkinglots, during the fest some drivers parkillegally. The best bet is to park atCoronado High School and take the
provided shuttle buses. Shuttle busesstart at 9:45 a.m. during the fest andrun until 7:15 p.m. Saturday andSunday. The buses operate until 6:15 p.m. Sunday.
Territory Days festivities begin at 10 a.m. each day, closing at 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and at 6 p.m. Monday.
Old Colorado City is a NationalHistoric District, with restoredVictorian-era stores, commercial buildings and houses along ColoradoAvenue, between 23rd and 27th streets.Sometimes referred to as the West Side, the town was originally established as Colorado City during the Gold Rush of 1859, although therewas no gold found in this area.
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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.
See Territory Days on page 34
Old Colorado City has several unique businesses, such as MeadowMuffins, a bar with kitschy decorations.
A cabin from the town’s early days is in Bancroft Park. Founded in 1859,the town was capitol of the Colorado Territory for a few days in 1860.
People take a carriage ridethrough OldColorado City.Carriage rides are offered onweekends, startingnear Bancroft Park. Old ColoradoCity was founded in 1859.
A popular farmers’ market is in Bancroft Park in Old Colorado Cityeach Saturday in summer.
Traditional fest celebratesOld Colorado City history
Gold was found farther west and in Denver.But the Colorado Town Company in Denversent two men to start a town. The companyhoped to prosper by supplying prospectors andminers heading up Ute Pass to gold camps.
M.S. Beach and R.E. Cable staked out thetown along Fountain Creek and the road to Ute Pass. A wagon road was built and roadworkers were paid in town lots. Soon the townhad 300 cabins. The cabin in Bancroft Park isfrom that time frame.
Colorado City was a rough and rowdy town.It had its share of horse thieves, saloons andbordellos, mostly on the south side of ColoradoAvenue. On the north side of Colorado Avenue,called the good side, were several churches and an opera house.
To protect the identity of gentlemen fromthe good side of town who didn’t want to beseen on the bad side of town, a 12-mile networkof tunnels was built underneath the streets.
Originally in Kansas Territory, ColoradoCity was designated the first capitol of thenewly formed Colorado Territory in 1860.Apparently, attendees weren’t happy with thatchoice as the capitol was moved to Golden a few days later. Eventually, the ColoradoCapitol was relocated to Denver
Historic placards are near the Pioneer Cabin for a quick study of the city’s history.
To see pictures and artifacts, visit the
Colorado City History Center acrossfrom Bancroft Park. The center is in a restored historic church.
A Civil-War era Army uniformis displayed as is information aboutthe 1st Colorado Volunteers InfantryRegiment, formed in Colorado City. The unit later became the 1stColorado Cavalry and defeatedTexas Confederate Soldiers atGlorietta Pass in New Mexico. The Confederates’ mission was toseize Colorado gold fields.
When gold was found in Cripple Creek in 1891, ColoradoCity prospered; several gold millswere built. With the end of the gold, Colorado City was negativelyimpacted. Then along cameProhibition and World War I.
By the 1970s, Colorado City hadmany vacant or run-down buildings.A group of concerned citizens started a revitalization movement.
The area now has boutiques,restaurants, antique stores, art galleries and unusual shops.Benches, old-fashioned street lightsand pots of flowers add to its charm.
Simpich, a former manufacturerof character dolls, now is a museum.There are stringed puppet shows on Wednesdaysat 2:30 p.m., Fridays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays-Sundays at 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for
adults for the museumand show, $10 forchildren under 12.shows on Wednesdaysare $8 for all tickets.
Michael GarmanSculptures createdsculpture figures —cowboys, military andother occupations —for many years but has ceased operationsand is now a museum.“Magic Town” is a
cityscape that can be toured for $7 for adultsand for ages and below.
A popular farmer’s market operates in thepark each Saturday in summer.
To reach Old Colorado City, take Highway115 north to Cimarron Street and take a left, heading west. At 21st Street, turn right at the Old Colorado City statue of aprospector and his mule, and go north toColorado Avenue. Old Colorado City is between 23rd and 27th streets. Visitors can alsotake Colorado Avenue west from downtownColorado Springs.
Coronado High School is at 1590 W.Fillmore. Take Interstate 25 to the Fillmore Exit.Go west on Fillmore to the high school, park in the lot and catch a shuttle bus to the fest.
La Baguette, a French bakery and bistro in Old Colorado City, has a display of Frenchbreads and pastries.
A copper pot of fudge is being stirred at the Rocky Mountain ChocolateFactory in Old Colorado City.
The Michael Garman Museum has “Magic Town,” a cityscape of a neighborhood,complete with holograms, sound effects and neighborhood characters.
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Royal Gorge Bridge and ParkMonday is the last day to get into the Royal
Gorge Bridge and Park for half price duringmilitary appreciation month. The bridge isabout 12 miles west of Cañon City.
White-water raftingSign up for white-water rafting trips with
Outdoor Recreation. Trips are $40 for each personwith trained guides, transportation and gear provided. Trips are Fridays-Sundays, beginningFriday. Individuals must weigh at least 50pounds and be able to swim; call 526-5366.
Denver museum The Denver Museum of Nature and Science,
2001 Colorado Blvd., has “Body Worlds and the Story of the Heart” through July 18. Theexhibit allows people to learn about the heart byviewing preserved human bodies. Admission tothe exhibit is $25.50 for adults, $16 for ages 13-18, with a reserved time and includes generalmuseum admission; call 303-370-6000. DMNSis in Denver’s City Park, near the corner of NorthColorado Boulevard and Montview Street.
Pikes Peak hill climbThe Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,
the second oldest car race in the nation, is on the Pikes Peak Highway June 27. Race week events include practices and technicalinspections as well as a Fan Fest downtown June 25, which has race cars and drivers onhand. Watch this space for more information.
Territory Days festivalOne of the area’s largest fests is “Territory
Days” in Old Colorado City Saturday-Monday.
There’ll be beer gardens, Wild West gunfighters,live music, food, pony rides, a mechanical bulland children’s activities. See pages 33-34 formore information.
Springs SpreeFor three decades Colorado Springs has
celebrated Springs Spree, a city celebration.This year’s Springs Spree is June 19-20.Festivities are in Memorial Park beginning at 9 a.m. There’ll be four stages of entertainment,including live bands, dancers, karate demonstrations and dozens of food vendors.Admission is free, public parking is availablefor $5. Memorial Park is between Hancock and Union avenues off Pikes Peak Avenue.
World ArenaCarrie Underwood will be in the World
Arena June 4 at 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW fortickets or go online at http://www.ticketswest.com.More information is at http://www.worldarena.com.
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circuswill be in the World Arena June 10-13. Called“Funundrum,” the circus will have six perform-ances: June 10-11 at 7 p.m.; June 12 at 11:30a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and June 13 at 3:30p.m. Tickets are on sale at the World Arena boxoffice. Military members get a $5 discount onthe $15 and $22 tickets for any time exceptopening night. The tickets are available at thebox office by showing identification.
MelodramaThe Iron Springs Chateau opens its 50th
year with “Yo-Ho-Ho and a Barrel of Fun!” Afamily-style dinner and old-fashioned melodrama,presented Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and
Saturdays with dinner at 6 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 for dinner and showand $15.50 for show only. Call 685-5104 or 685-5572 for reservations. The chateau is at 444 Ruxton Ave., in Manitou Springs.
Renaissance FestivalJoin hundreds of merrymakers at the
Colorado Renaissance Festival which beginsJune 12-13, and every weekend, rain or shine,through Aug. 1. Admission is $18.95 for adults,$8 for those 5-12 and free for 5 and younger.Military Appreciation is June 19-20, and ticketsare buy one, get one free. The fest is atLarkspur, off Interstate 25, between ColoradoSprings and Denver.
Rodeo Street BreakfastThe Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Street
Breakfast is June 23 in downtown ColoradoSprings. A pancake breakfast is served in themiddle of Tejon Street beginning at 6 a.m.Tickets are sold on site. The street breakfast is a sendoff for the Pikes Peak Rangeriders and the first event for the Pikes Peak or BustRodeo, which is July 14-17.
Pikes Peak CenterJewel will be in the Pikes Peak Center June
19 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the PikesPeak Center box office and at Information,Tickets and Registration.
Florissant Fossil BedsFlorissant Fossil Beds will be free of admis-
sion June 5-6. There are 14 miles of hiking trails,fossils and petrified wood. It’s west of ColoradoSprings on Highway 24, about 35 miles. miles.
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