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Vol. 70 No. 3 Jan. 20, 2012

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Keenan pins major general

MEDDAC receives new commanderBy Stacy Neumann

Medical Department Activity Public Affairs

Col. John M. McGrath took the helm of FortCarson Medical Department Activity from Col.Jimmie O. Keenan during a change of commandceremony at the Special Events Center Jan. 12.

Later that day, Keenan was promoted to majorgeneral — a rare honor of jumping over the rank ofbrigadier general — in preparation for her next

assignment as the 24th chief of the Army NurseCorps and commanding general, U.S. Army PublicHealth Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.

Before hundreds of guests, Family and friends,Keenan passed the unit colors to Maj. Gen. PhilipVolpe, commanding general, Western RegionalMedical Command, relinquishing command, whothen handed the colors to McGrath, signifying hisassumption of command.

Volpe, who served as reviewing officer at the

ceremony, lauded Keenan’s accomplishments, citingher work in establishing embedded behavioral healthcare teams in Fort Carson’s brigade combat teams andenhancing Soldier readiness.

“Jimmie is known as a strong advocate forcustomer service. Her compassion was loud andcontagious,” Volpe said. “Her personable dispositionand professional acumen have been instrumental in

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Warrior trainingSpc. Shaughn Daniel and Spc. Nickolas Noga, both from 1st Battalion, 22nd InfantryRegiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rush “humanitarianaid” Jan. 17, after a simulated mortar attack pounds their position. The situationalexercise was part of the culminating events for the 168th Regiment, Regional

Training Institute, Warrior Leader Course at Fort Carson. Near the end of each15-day course, small group leaders test each WLC participant’s abilities in tacticalsquad-level leadership, while evaluating 29 performance areas. The exerciserehearses skills learned during the course.

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Commentary by Col. Nick PiantanidaChief, Primary Care Department

The Evans Army Community Hospital Department ofPrimary Care proudly serves nearly 70,000 Soldiers andFamilies across seven patient-centered medical practices. During the Primary Care StrategicPlanning Conference, a diverse group of caregiversrepresented by nearly 60 physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and administrators gathered at the Penrose House to “reconnect”with the patient-centered values that define essential success inmilitary health care. Caregivershere said they want a strongbond, teamwork and trustin their service toSoldiers and Families.

Creating a bond through continuityCustomer service is essential in patient-centered

military health care. Your health care team pridesitself in the relationships that bear meaning to thequality care they deliver. There is a partnership intoday’s system of health that brings the completehealth team together in the patient care experience.Each member of the team strives to know you and yourFamily by name. Your health care team decidedly made a commitment to “own” the population they serve.

Patients should find that they are treated by their primarycare manager and primary care core team 70-80 percent ofthe time. This means continuity with you, our patient. Werealize urgent and emergent health concerns may cause ourpatients to seek care in a fragmented fashion through theemergency room. However, in the name of continuity, yourdedicated provider and core team serves your sick call,nonurgent, acute illness and comprehensive care needs.

TeamworkCaregivers are the closest contact point with patients.

However, even the most highly-skilled caregiver can fail to anticipate what matters most to a patient. The second priority your caregivers identify as essential is

the application of teamwork to delight our patients. This notion of teamwork is part of a complete paradigm

shift. In the past, care was centered on the provider ratherthan the patient. This was inefficient and far too limiting inmeeting the access to care expectations. Now, the primary

care core team is comprised of your provider, a dedicatedlicensed practical nurse and/or a clinical nursing

assistant. Together, they serve to provide comprehensive care that starts days ahead

of your scheduled appointments. Registered nurses are available to bridge

care needs between several core teams. Secure messaging and

Web-based TRICARE Online virtual resources are also

ways to access the primarycare team members. In

this way, there aremore hands and familiar

faces to assist you in your health goals. Patient and provider trustThe third and final priority caregivers described

was the strengthening association of trust with theirpatients. Listening to patients in the moment is

mutually beneficial. Patients are now our partners increating health outcomes that matter most to you.

The Department of Primary Care adopted avision statement, which makes trust an essential part of our destination in health care delivery. The visionstatement reads: “Inspired staff that stand behind trustedpatient relationships to transform a leading system ofhealth care in the Front Range community.” Trust is acrucial ingredient that tightly bonds caregivers to theirpatients so they all experience heath care outcomes that have genuine meaning.

Hopefully, these goals compel you to stay connectedwith your primary care team. Your caregivers are committed to delivering quality care through rewardingrelationships and to seize every opportunity to rally ourteams to work together applying strong traditional bonds of trust. These are the compelling reasons your caregiversawait your next visit.

Practices connectpatients, caregivers

Raymond F. Chandler IIISergeant Major of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

John M. McHughSecretary of the Army

Editor’s note: Army leaders released the followingletter Jan. 13.

You should be aware of recent allegations of hazingwithin the ranks of our armed forces, and we want to takethis opportunity to clearly address these troubling reports.

We echo the emphasis that Secretary of Defense (Leon E.) Panetta and Chairman (of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E.) Dempsey have placed on this matter. Every Army professional has a personal obligation to prevent hazing and ensure that we treat all of our comrades in arms with dignity and respect.

Hazing is not compatible with Army Values. The very foundation of what we do depends on trust, and trust depends on the treatment of all Soldiers with dignityand respect by fellow Soldiers and leaders.

Without this, our profession is placed in jeopardy, our readiness suffers and our mission success is at risk.Hazing, in any form, has no place in our Army and will not be tolerated. This applies at all levels to all active,Guard and Reserve Soldiers, civilians and contractors. This is not new. Hazing has been explicitly prohibited

by Army Regulation 600-20 and the Uniform Code of Military Justice for many years. Individuals who participate in, allow or condone hazing may be subject to disciplinary action that may include nonjudicial punishment or court-martial.

We recognize that leaders must enforce standards and exercise strong leadership and that this may includeorganizing team-building activities. This does not, however, allow for any activity that crosses the line andresults in an abuse of power and deliberate humiliation.Effective leaders must never participate in, allow or condone hazing. We expect every member of the Army, military and civilian, to vigilantly guard against any form of hazing and to report any incident of hazing to the chain of command.

As stated by Secretary Panetta, this has a direct impacton force readiness. At this point in our nation’s history, thestakes are simply too high for us to fail. Our professionalvalues are one of the essential components that make us who we are — the best Army in the world and theStrength of the Nation. Army Strong.

Hazing will not be tolerated

Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email

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52nd Eng. welcomes new commanderBy Andrea Sutherland

Mountaineer staff

Members of the 52ndEngineer Battalion bid farewell toLt. Col. Michael Brooks, its firstcommander since the unit’s April2010 reactivation, and welcomedLt. Col. Danielle Ngo in a Jan. 12change of command ceremony.

“This ceremony representsthe symbolic transition betweenthe past and the future,” said Col.Nicholas W. Katers, 555thEngineer Brigade commander.“Commanders are a snapshot of aunit. Today, this is no longer Lt.Col. Mike Brooks’ battalion. Hebecomes an entry in the unit’shistory, a snapshot on the wall.”

Katers expressed confidencethat Ngo, a decorated war veteran,would be a “leader of integrityand skill.”

A prior enlisted Soldier, Ngowas commissioned as a secondlieutenant in 1994. She holdsdegrees from the University ofMassachusetts, the Commandand General Staff College andGeorgetown University, whereshe earned a master’s degree inpublic policy.

Over the course of her career,

Ngo deployed to Bosnia, Iraqand Afghanistan. In addition tonumerous unit awards, sheearned two Bronze Star Medals,the Joint Service Com mendationMedal and the Joint ServiceAchievement Medal.

Speaking to the crowd ofSoldiers and Family membersattending the ceremony, Ngoacknowledged Brooks and hisdedication to the unit, which reac-tivated April 16, 2010, more thanfive years after its inactivation.

“To come in and receive abattalion with this level of disciplineis a testament to your leadership,”she said, addressing Brooks.

The 52nd Engineer CombatBattalion first activated in 1918as a railway construction battalion,according to the unit’s website.The unit was demobilized afterWorld War I and reactivated inNovember 1942, participating incampaigns in North Africa, Sicilyand Italy.

The engineers first came toFort Carson in 1968, deployingin support of operations DesertShield and Desert Storm and laterin Operation Iraqi Freedom.The unit was inactivated inFebruary 2005.

Since the unit’s reactivation,Brooks worked to build theunit of engineers, challengingthe Soldiers in a variety oftests including Mountain StrikeWarrior exercises, stints at theJoint Readiness Training Centerat Fort Polk, La. and a deploy-ment to Bahrain.

In his farewell speech,Brooks offered Ngo advice intaking command.

“There are some officialspecial handling instructions forthese Soldiers,” he said. “No. 1:they love hard (physical training),so push them hard every day.They love to train and the morerealistic and hard the conditions,the more they love it. Theylove to shoot their weapons …They love building things, that’stheir true passion. That’s whythey’re engineers.”

Despite the unit’s short historyas a construction battalion, Ngosaid she understands the legacyshe is inheriting.

“I am blessed to have abattalion that’s on the top of itsgame,” she said. “This battalionhas already made a name foritself and it’s my job to take careof them.”

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Lt. Col. Danielle Ngo, left, accepts the 52nd Engineer Battalioncolors from Col. Nicholas W. Kanters, 555th Eng Brigadecommander, during a Jan. 12 change of command ceremony.


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establishing and maintainingstrategic relationships with localnetwork and (Veterans Affairs)health care partners.”

Since her tenure began in May2009, Keenan has been responsiblefor the more than 2,600 peoplewho work at MEDDAC. In herfarewell address, she thanked themfor their time together.

“I have watched as the Soldiersstanding before us, those still atwork today and the civilians withinour MEDDAC ranks always put thecare of our Soldiers and Familiesfirst. You know that I am passionateabout delivering the highest qualityof care and this team of professionalsresponded,” she said.

Keenan said it’s been an honorto lead MEDDAC through bothits physical renovations toupgrade patient care and throughits efforts to extend behavioralhealth care and resiliency principles.

Volpe said he is confident thatMEDDAC remains in good handswith McGrath.

“I can think of no better quali-fied leader to step into this role. Heis a perfect fit for this assignmentand Team Carson,” Volpe said.

“Colonel Keenan created a cul-ture of innovation and care focusedon Soldiers. I’ll strive to maintainand build upon that,” McGrath said.

Lt. Gen. Patricia D. Horoho,Army Surgeon General, saidKeenan’s promotion and assign-ment selection shouldn’t come asa surprise.

“She makes things betterand knows how to build a team,”said Horoho. “She sees the artof possibility.”

Keenan’s children, husband —Col. John Keenan, deputy garrisoncommander — and mother attachedher new shoulder boards. Keenanalso received her general officer’sbelt, two-star flag and an engravedshell casing from the 3rd Battalion,29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd

Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, salute battery that fired a15-volley salute.

Keenan expressed her appre-ciation for her mentors andpledged to remain at the vanguardof Army Medicine.

“I believe in our mission;supporting Soldier readinessmeans taking care of a Soldier’smind, body and spirit. It is ensuringthe wellness and resiliency of allthe people who trust that we willlook out for their well-being. It isdelivering these services withcompassion and ensuring we aregood stewards of our nation’sresources,” said Keenan.

As chief of the Army NurseCorps, Keenan will have oversightof more than 40,000 civilian,active-duty and Reserve nurses. Inher duties as commanding generalof the U.S. Army Public HealthCommand, she will lead aworldwide agency responsible forpublic health, veterinary, laboratorycare and preventive medicine.

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Medical Department Activity Command Sgt. Maj. Ly Lac passes the unit colors to Col. Jimmie O. Keenan during a changeof command ceremony Jan. 12 in the Special Events Center. Incoming commander Col. John McGrath is at left.

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Event prepares Families for deploymentStory and photo by Spc. Beth Raney

4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,4th Infantry Division

Soldiers and Family members of 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participated in adeployment fair at the Fort Carson Special EventsCenter Jan. 9-12.

Army Community Service; Army OneSource;the 4th BCT chaplains’ office; Fort Carson counselingservices; Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation; and many other businesses andorganizations offered their expertise and services tohelp both Soldiers and theirFamilies during the upcomingdeployment.

Char Ewald, a financialinsurance specialist withUnited Services AutomotiveAssociation Federal SavingsBank, attended the fair toprovide advice and informationabout potential services availableto deploying Soldiers.

“We are here supporting thedeployment of Soldiers from FortCarson,” Ewald said. “We offer a(deployment) checklist. Thatchecklist will guide them step bystep as to what they need to doprior to deployment, includingsaving money on their insurance.The spouses are the ones takingcare of business, and we knowthat, so we make sure that wehelp them every step of the way,as well,” she said.

Pfc. Adam Bruce, anunmanned aircraft systems

repair specialist assigned to Company B, 4thSpecial Troops Battalion, 4th BCT, said he enjoyedthe informative nature of the fair.

“It’s pretty well set up,” he said. “They have (a lot) ofrepresentatives here. Since this is my first deployment,I’m definitely learning what I’m going to need.”

ACS representatives provide a lot of usefulinformation to help deploying Soldiers and theirFamilies during the deployment, said Kate McNeely,a Fort Carson DFMWR and ACS representative.

“We offer information on financial readiness,employment readiness, Family readiness, (and) howto thrive through a deployment and not just survive

through a deployment,” explained McNeely.“Different classes and resources are available toSoldiers and their Families before, during and evenafter deployment. It gives (the Soldiers) peace ofmind that their Families are going to be taken careof, and that’s one less thing they have to worry about.”

Staff Sgt. Christopher Thomas, a shop foremanassigned to Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st CavalryRegiment, said this upcoming deployment will be hisfifth, and he still finds the deployment fair helpful.

“I think it’s very helpful, especially for themarried servicemembers and new Soldiers,” heexplained, adding that he received valuable infor-

mation about banking, financeand wills.

Thomas said he feels thistype of event affects his Soldierspositively, especially the oneswho have never deployed.

It is important for newSoldiers, especially the “firsttimers,” to know the differentsupport organizations that theArmy has available to support itscommunity, said Chap. (Lt.Col.) Howard Field, 4th BCTRear Detachment chaplain.

“I am here to let theSoldiers and their Familymembers know who their reardetachment chaplain is, topoint them in the right directionif they have any questions, andto give them some literature,both for the Families and forsome of the deployingSoldiers,” Field said.1st Sgt. Steve LaRocque, senior enlisted leader, Troop C, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, and

his wife, Nicole LaRocque, check out information at the Military Family Voices booth during the 4thBrigade Combat Team’s deployment fair at the Special Events Center Jan. 11.

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Twenty-six Soldiers from 1stSpecial Troops Battalion, 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

participated in a Raider First Respondercourse at the “Phoenix” Battalionheadquarters Jan. 9-12 to learn basicmedical skills and become certifiedcombat lifesavers.

The first in a series of “Raider”Brigade classes, 1st BCT Soldiers mustcomplete the Raider First Responder

course, as part of the brigade’s overalltraining requirement, to ensure everySoldier in the brigade is medicallytrained.

“To put it simply, the purpose ofRaider First Responder is to teachnonmedical personnel how to performlifesaving steps,” said Staff Sgt. AprilLuikart, medical platoon sergeant,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf.Div. “The course (entails) care underfire, how to stop bleeding, airwaytechniques and much more.”

The 40-hour course is comprised oftwo segments; a classroom setting anda field training exercise.

This course took the Soldiersthrough three phases of training: crawl,walk and run; all of which are a part ofTactical Combat Casualty Care.

The crawl phase covers injuries andhow to treat them; the walk phaseincludes hands-on training; and the runphase is a field training exercise — theculmination of everything the Soldiershave learned, said Spc. Jennifer Fay,health care specialist, HHC, 1st STB,1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

In the classroom, Soldiers learnedhow to use medical equipment andhow to treat casualties in differentsituations, said Pfc. Sherkeria Bryant,human intelligence collector, CompanyA, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“One of the most important things

I’ve learned is how to provide careunder fire,” she said.

In any given situation, Soldiersneed to act fast to save a life. This CLSclass provided the Soldiers the abilityto not only react quickly, but to properlycare for a casualty, said Bryant.

A few of the techniques taughtproved to be a challenge for someSoldiers, but with practice, the tasksbecame easier to execute, said Spc.Steven Renner, geospatial engineer,Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4thInf. Div.

“The biggest obstacle for me washaving to perform a needle-chestdecompression on someone with asucking chest wound,” Renner said.“At first, it was difficult, because youhave to make sure you stick the needlein the right place; but the more I did it,the easier it became.”

During the final assessment, adaylong f ield training exercise,Raider Soldiers put what they hadlearned to the test.

“The field training exercise was asimulation similar to a combat situation,”said Sgt. Bethany Brown, squad leader,Company A, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf.Div. “The Soldiers got a chance totreat a casualty in what felt like a realcombat setting. “Phoenix” Soldiers of 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Infantry Division, drag a “casualty” to safety in order to perform first aid Jan. 12 as partof a field training exercise at the end of 1st BCT’s Raider First Responder course.

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Miscellaneous

VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans’ Association21st Reunion — is Feb. 25 at the Fort Myer,Va., Officers’ Club. Contact Hoa McNabb at800-506-2672 or email [email protected] for more information.

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — newhours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The FSBP Office, located in building1140, modular 2, 1886 Ellis Street, assists Soldierswith room assignments and terminations.

Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — recently changed itshours of operation. The Work Management Branch,located in building 305, will be open for processingwork orders and other in-person support from7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customersupport is by appointment only, call 526-2900.

Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans canget assistance through the Veterans Services Group,Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for walk-ins and3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. The VSG islocated at The Retired Enlisted Association Chapter1 at 834 Emory Circle in Colorado Springs. Formore information call 719-337-0086.

Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson SergeantAudie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of eachmonth at the Family Connection Center from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all activemembers and those interested in becoming futureSAMC members. The club was originally a U.S.Forces Command organization of elite noncommis-sioned officers but is now an Armywide programfor individuals who have met the criteria and haveproven themselves to be outstanding NCOs througha board/leadership process. Contact the SAMCpresident, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 formore information.

Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to preventrecyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetary rewardsfor turning recyclable materials in to the Fort CarsonRecycle Center, building 155. Points are assignedfor the pounds of recyclable goods turned in andevery participating battalion receives moneyquarterly; the top two battalions receive an additionalbonus amount. Call 526-5898 for more informationabout the program.

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

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

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call EricBailey at 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash containers, trashis overflowing or emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints.

• Elevator maintenance — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected].

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or [email protected].

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call GaryGrant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ

@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 or email [email protected] forquestions on snow removal, grounds maintenanceand contractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at524-0786 or email [email protected] torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office —is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located atbuilding 1430, room 240. During duty hours,Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hourphone number for after hours, holidays andweekends is 719-358-3275. Questions can alsobe submitted by email to [email protected]. Know your rights.

Briefings

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer train-ing — is held Feb. 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. in the Family Readiness Center, building6237, room 104. This training is required for allSoldiers asked to perform this solemn duty. PerArmy Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited tothose in the ranks of sergeant first class to commandsergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 andcaptain and above. No reservations are requiredto attend training. Classes offered on a first-come,first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614 for more information.

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

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. tonoon the second and third Wednesday of eachmonth at the Joel Hefley Community Centerconference room, 6800 Prussman Ave. TheRetirement Services Off ice recommendsspouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing.Call 526-2840 for more information.

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom Performing ArtsCenter; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required to bringDepartment of the Army Form 5118, signed bytheir unit personnel section, and a pen to completeforms. Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.

Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldthe first and third Tuesday of each month atnoon at the education center, building 1117,room 120. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 formore information.

ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier ReadinessBuilding, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120days of their expiration term of service, but mustattend the briefing no later than 30 days priorto their ETS or start of transition leave. Call526-2240/8458 for details.

Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in

building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeantfrom any military occupational specialty, have ageneral technical score of at least 107, be a U.S.citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test, and pass a Special Forces physical.Call 524-1461 or visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of Operation

DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operateunder the following hours:

• Wolf — Friday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30p.m. (dinner).

• Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday,7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.(lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)— Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday andSunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.

• 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), nodinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. (lunch), no dinner.

Central Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

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

• Initial issues — Monday-Thursday from12:30-3 p.m.

• Partial issues — Monday-Thursday from12:30-3 p.m.

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

• Direct exchange — Monday-Thursdayfrom 12:30-3 p.m.

• Partial turn ins — Monday-Thursdayfrom 12:30-3 p.m.

• Full turn ins — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-5512/6477 for approval.

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

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

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

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInformation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday andfederal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 formore information.

BOSS meetingsare held at 10 a.m.the first and thirdWednesday of eachmonth at the Foxhole.For information, call524-BOSS.

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“Soldiers got into groups of threeto five Soldiers during the FTX, andhad to complete three stages,” Faysaid. “Soldiers would have to providecare under f ire and apply hastytourniquets.”

After applying tourniquets,Soldiers manually carried the “casualty”to safety to provide tactical fieldcare, reassess tourniquets and checkthe casualty using the H-ABCmethod, in which Soldiers checkedfor hemorrhaging, obstructions inthe airway, the casualty’s breathingand circulation.

Raider Soldiers then called upthe U.S. Army’s process for a medevac,the nine-line medical evacuation,and continued to check the casualtyusing the H-ABC method untiltransportation arrived.

With the class and field trainingexercise complete, Raider Soldierswill be able to develop basic medical

treatment skills to use as needed,said Renner.

“This course taught us how to savelives and take care of our battle buddyif they’re injured in combat,” saidRenner. “If we see someone get hurt,we could potentially save (his) life byusing the knowledge and skills we havegained from this class.”

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Pie in the eyeSpc. Angel Nin, left, pies Capt. Seth Allen, commander of BatteryA, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a Jan. 12 fundraiserfor the unit Family Readiness Group. The unit raised nearly $500during the event, which allowed junior enlisted Soldiers theopportunity to push pie tins full of whipped cream into the facesof their noncommissioned officers and officers.

‘Phoenix’ conducts team leader training

By Spc. Cardell Brown1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs,

4th Infantry Division

Fifty-two Soldiers assigned to 1st SpecialTroops Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, participated in afour-day Team Leader Course at the“Phoenix” Battalion headquarters Jan. 9-12.

Junior leaders, who are currently first-linesupervisors, participated in the course tobecome more proficient leaders, saidCommand Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Mann, seniorenlisted leader, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

The Soldiers covered marksmanshiptraining, methods to perform counseling ofSoldiers, troop leading procedures andself-development during the “Raider”Brigade’s Team Leader Course.

“This class has shown me that I still havea lot to learn when it comes to leadingSoldiers,” said Sgt. Tiffany Knotts, a signalsupport systems specialist, assigned toCompany B, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“I want to be able to set my Soldiers up forsuccess when they become noncommissionedofficers, and this class is giving me theinformation to do just that.”

Throughout the course, Mann consistentlyaddressed the importance of building trustbetween leaders and their Soldiers.

Soldiers respond better to positive reinforce-ment, rather than constant negativity, said Mann.

Never forget to recognize a Soldier for thegood work they have accomplished, becausepositive reinforcement can greatly benefit theoverall success of the unit’s mission, he said.

“As a specialist who just returned fromWarrior Leaders Course, I feel this informationis beneficial for those of us who have neverled Soldiers,” said Spc. Raymond Robinson,signal support systems specialist, Company B,1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“I didn’t know how to properly lead, mentoror counsel Soldiers, but after going throughthis course I am now confident in my ability toaccomplish that mission,” Robinson said.

Junior leaders deserve every opportunity togrow and develop into better mentors for theirSoldiers, Mann said.

The 1st BCT Team Leader Course isanother opportunity for self-development andonce these leaders learn the standard, they cansuccessfully instill it in their Soldiers, he said.

“I didn’t know how to properlylead, mentor or counselSoldiers, but ... I am nowconfident in my ability toaccomplish that mission.”

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When the Soldiers of Division Special TroopsBattalion, 4th Infantry Division, returned to FortCarson after a deployment to Iraq in support ofOperation New Dawn, their Families and friendswelcomed them home with thunderous applause.

Few people likely gave any thought to thethousands of pieces of equipment floating acrossthe Atlantic on barges and flying over it by aircraft.They most likely didn’t consider the grueling hours ittook to coordinate the secure transport of those itemsback to the U.S. or the daunting task that faced theDSTB’s maintenance Soldiers responsible forunpacking and servicing the majority of the equipment

once it finally returned home.“We had over 60 (freight)

containers and additionalequipment shipped back hereto Fort Carson,” said Sgt. 1stClass Jerry Hoedebeck,noncommissioned-officer-in-charge of the maintenancesection, Headquarters SupportCompany, DSTB. “Back inIraq, we had to organize theshipment of those assets fromIraq back to the States by boatthrough Jordan or, if it wasmission-essential equipment,by air from Kuwait.”

As an acting unit move-ment off icer, Hoedebeckcoordinated with militaryunits and civilian contractorsto ensure the speedy, safeand eff icient transfer ofequipment from the bat talion’s headquarters atContingency OperatingBase Speicher, Iraq, to itshome at Fort Carson.

“When we got down tothe end of it, there was a lot ofwork, a lot of long days trying

to get things accomplished,” he said, “but we had alot of really good professionals from other unitsand in the civilian field that really helped us makea smooth transition.”

While Hoedebeck and his Soldiers worked toprepare for their final departure, the maintenanceSoldiers on DSTB Rear Detachment worked toensure the deployed maintenance Soldiers had aplace to work once they returned home.

After the DSTB deployed, Fort Carson leadershipmade a decision to relocate the unit’s motorpool, where maintenance Soldiers serviced theunit’s vehicles.

This created a challenge for the rear detachment,because the few maintenance Soldiers still at FortCarson were primarily new Soldiers who arrivedafter the unit deployed, said Staff Sgt. CarlosSanchez, one of the maintenance section’s motorsergeants, who redeployed from Iraq early to assistwith the transition.

“By the time I got back, we had already movedmost of our equipment over to our new facilities but Iwas able to help organize and ensure that all ourequipment was maintained, to regain accountabilityof everything that we brought over to the new motorpool,” Sanchez said.

When the DSTB’s equipment began to arrive atFort Carson, Sanchez and his Soldiers assisted in theoffloading of the battalion’s equipment, supervisingthe civilian contractors responsible for transportingthe shipping containers to the motor pool.

“Our primary mission, when the equipmentarrived, was to facilitate the civilian truckers andoperators who were downloading our containers,” hesaid. “For about two weeks straight, we had a crane andwench out here 24 hours a day to ensure that we got theSgt. Marlin Melendez-Laboy, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to Headquarters

Support Company, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, performsmaintenance on a Humvee recently returned from Iraq at the DSTB motor pool Jan. 10.

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“The biggest thing we need to doright now is to maintain accountabilityfor all of the equipment we just gotback,” he said. “We want to ensurethat everything on our books is exactlywhat we have, so we can reportaccurately to our higher commands.”

Sanchez said his other primarymission is to begin training and men-toring his new maintenance Soldiers.

“Even though we just got backfrom one mission, we have to get

ready for the next one,” he said. “Weneed to be ready for anything, andthey are very eager to learn.”

Training the newer Soldiers hasbecome a top priority for moreexperienced mechanics that mayhave one or more deployments undertheir belts, said Spc. ChristopherRobbins, a wheeled vehicle mechanicassigned to Headquarters SupportCompany, DSTB.

“We want to get these guys to aplace where we can trust them to dothe work without looking over theirshoulders,” Robbins said. “A lot ofus are probably going to shift to adifferent unit or leave the Armybefore the unit deploys again, so weneed these guys to become competentand dependable so they can takecare of this battalion next time weget sent downrange.”

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Sgt. Derek Koch, a squad leaderassigned to Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion,77th Field Artillery Regiment, slated forhis second deployment to Afghanistan,said the fair provided good opportuni-ties for Soldiers.

“Most of my Soldiers are … new,”he said. “Most of them have only beenin the Army for a couple of months,really, so something like this is a greatchance for their Families to kind of getcaught up on what some of the moresenior personnel’s Families already

know. It’s a great way for them to … getall of the information they’re going toneed, or at least the vast majority of it,prior to deployment, so they can geteverything set in order before they go.”

Spc. Beau Remaly, an unmannedaircraft systems repair specialistassigned to Company B, 4th BSTB, saidhe found the deployment fair valuable.

“I think the deployment fair was greatbecause without it you feel like you’remissing something,” he said. “This givesyou a sense … that you have everythingtaken care of by the time you’re done here.Then you have that confidence knowing(there are) no loose ends left behind.”

In addition to all of the informationprovided during the fair, the U.S. MilitaryCycling Team donated certif icatesfor 30 free children’s bicycles, whichwere raffled to 4th BCT Soldiersattending the fair.

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Nearly 44 years after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., communities across the country continue to honor the memory and work of the nationally-known leader.

More than 150 Mountain Post community members joined in a celebration of the life andchanges influenced by King during an observance Jan. 12 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

King is considered the formative figure in the modern fight for civil rights, and his legacy looms large in the work of all those who follow him in his cause, said Sgt. Amber Hargrove, equal opportunity leader, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

“Half a century ago,America was moved by a young preacher who called ageneration to action and foreverchanged the course of history.He devoted his life to the struggle for justice and equality, sowing seeds of hope for a day when all people might claim ‘the richesof freedom and the security of justice,’” Hargrove said.

“Today we recognize one of America’s greatest visionaryleaders, and we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. King,”Hargrove said. “Dr. King guided us toward a mountaintopon which all Americans, regardless of skin color, couldlive together in mutual respectand brotherhood. His bold leadership and prophetic eloquence united people of allbackgrounds in a noble quest forfreedom and basic civil rights.”

The observance keynotespeaker, Adis Vila, chief diversity officer, U.S. Air ForceAcademy, said King was one of her heroes growing up as a young Cuban immigrant and as a student of diversity and inclusion, he is one of the people she emulated.

“As a people and as anation, we have come a longway since the civil rights movement of the early 60s —

Dr. King would be proud,” Vila said. “At the same time, we are not yet at the point that Dr. King devotedhis life to help our society reach.”

Vila said individuals and communities must work together to affirm the commitment to King’sdream of justice and equality for all people.

“I would like to inspire all of us here to continue the work started by the man we are honoring in this celebration,” Vila said.

“It is up to each of us, in our own small ways, to step in where we see the undercurrents of racism, where we see divisiveness and rancor. Set an example and act in a way that would make Dr.Martin Luther King proud. Change can happen and change begins with each of us.”

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Dr. MartinLuther King Jr.

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Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968

• At the age of 35, he was the youngest man to have received the Nobel Peace Prize.

• Arrested more than 20 times and assaulted at least four times during the civil rights movement.

• Awarded several honorarydegrees.

• Named Man of the Year byTime magazine in 1963.

• Became not only the symbolicleader of American blacks, but also a world figure.

• Assassinated April 4, 1968,while standing on the balconyof his motel room in Memphis,Tenn., where he was to lead aprotest march in sympathy withstriking garbage workers.

Source: Information provided by 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Equal Opportunity Office.

Photo by Kerstin Lopez

More than 150 Mountain Post community members gathered to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an observance Jan. 12 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

Photo by Kerstin Lopez

The information wall decorated with an array of photos and facts about Dr. MartinLuther King Jr. attracted Fort Carson community members that attended theobservance Jan. 12 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.


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Master Sgt. Rodney McClintock — With deepestregret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact Maj. Luis Fregoso at 719-503-0711.

Spc. Christopher Mendonca — With deepestregret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact 2nd Lt. Jason Klemp at 608-279-8126.

Pvt. Jordon Dubois — With deepest regret to theFamily of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact2nd Lt. Christian Rosse at 505-577-2708.

Upcoming events

Date night — Soldiers and their significant otherscan enjoy a date night at James R. Wolf DiningFacility Friday from 5-6:30 p.m. Menu includessteak, sautéed mushrooms and onions, bakedpotatoes and corn on the cob. Cost is $4.55.

Outdoor weekend — The National Park Service, inconjunction with Sierra Club, hosts an outdoorweekend for military spouses April 13-15. Thepurpose of the weekend excursion is to develop a plan to get military families outdoors. All expenses paid and transportation is provided.Interested participants should visit http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/training/forms/listening-session-application.asp.

General announcements

Spouses Club Scholarship — The Mountain PostSpouses Club offers merit-based academic scholarships to students seeking graduate, bachelor, associate or similar degrees fromaccredited colleges, universities or vocationaltechnical schools. Awards may be applied towardany academic-related expenses that may be paiddirectly to the institution. Applicants must submitmaterials by March 1. Scholarships must be usedby Dec. 31. Contact Sharon Blanchard or BethLaClair at [email protected] or call 719-284-0301 for more information.

Balfour Beatty Scholarship — Balfour BeattyCommunities offers academic scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year to high school andundergraduate students of military members residing in post housing. Application deadline isApril 15. Details and requirements may be found at http://www.bbcommunitiesfoundation.org.

Pregnancy and Parenting Portal — A new portalfrom TriWest Healthcare Alliance connects military families to helpful information for variousstages of pregnancy, as well as for adoption.Different from other pregnancy sites, the TriWestportal offers information on TRICARE coverageand locating a nearby military clinic. Access the site at http://www.triwest.com/pregnancy.

Highway improvements — The ColoradoDepartment of Transportation broke ground on the second of three phases of safety and capacityimprovements along State Highway 115 betweenGates 1 and 6. The current phase will provide fourthrough traffic lanes from the edge of the recentlycompleted improvements near Gate 5 to the RockCreek bridge, located just south of Gate 6. It willalso provide major safety improvements at theintersection of State Highway 115 and WildernessRoad, just outside of Gate 6. The project has afixed completion date of Dec. 30. Contact RickOrphan at 526-9267 for more information.

Express bus sign-up — Interest is being assessed for commuter express bus service to Fort Carson from Fountain, Powers and Academy boulevards and Interstate 25 corridors. Sign up now to indicate interest. The projected start date for theservice is April. Fort Carson individuals are needed to help demonstrate sufficient potentialdemand for express commuter bus service, dedicated to serving Fort Carson commuters with fast and convenient service. For Soldiers and civilians, this service can be free. Go tohttp://tinyurl.com/RideExpress or call 526-6497for more information and to sign up.

CID seeks information — Special Agents from

the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Commandare offering a $15,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) who may have beenresponsible for the death of Joseph E. Barker atFort Carson. Barker’s remains were discoveredfloating in a basin of the Waste Water TreatmentFacility Feb. 21, 2006. Barker, a former Soldier,was last seen Feb. 8, 2006, on Fort Carson. Barker was reported missing Feb. 14, 2006.Persons with any information regarding this caseshould contact Special Agent Vitatoe at 526-3579or call the Fort Carson Military Police at 526-6199. Persons can also email CID CrimeTips at the CID Headquarters in Virginia atusarmy.belvoir. [email protected] wishing to remain anonymous will behonored and information will be held in thestrictest confidence allowable under the law.

Army Substance Abuse Program moved — to building 1351 on Pershing Drive. Call 526-8529 for more information.

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

New stop sign locations — The intersection ofColeman and Grove streets has been changedfrom a two-way stop to a four-way stop. The additional stop signs are required to addressrecent changes in traffic conditions in that area.Questions regarding this issue may be directed to Directorate of Public Works Traffic Planningand Operations at 526-9267.

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

“Give a Buddy a Ride” — is a voluntary programfor on-post ridesharing. Soldiers, civilians orFamily members who need a ride wait at one of the designated “Give a Buddy a Ride” signs.Drivers willing and able to offer a ride to someone standing at the sign can make on-the-spot arrangements to drive the person to theirdesired destination. Participants are asked to be prudent and mindful of using the sites in amanner that does not impede traffic flow.

Hospital initiates no-show policy — A“Commander’s Appointment Policy” affects allTRICARE beneficiaries who receive health careservices on Fort Carson and at the Premier ArmyHealth Clinic. Multiple no-shows could result inthe stopping of medical services; Soldiers requiringunit escorts to future appointments; patients may have to sign a statement acknowledging they understand the ramifications of multiple no-shows; a letter may be sent to the Soldier’sunit when he or his Family member has multipleno-shows or cancellations; retirees with multiplemissed appointments, “left without being seen,”or cancellations may have their locations of carechanged. To cancel appointments during weekdays, beneficiaries can call the TRICAREappointment line 719-457-2273 or 866-422-7391weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Appointmentsmade through TRICARE online can be canceledat http://www.tricareonline.com.

Ongoing events

Al-Anon meetings — Al-Anon is a 12-step program for families and friends of alcoholics(admitted or not). Meetings take place in the conference room of The Colorado Inn at 6 p.m.

every Monday. Attendance is free and anyone canattend these open, anonymous meetings. ContactEdith L. at 719-291-0628 for more information.

Seeking speakers — The Fort Carson Public Affairs Office is seeking Soldiers, Family members and civilians from Fort Carson to speakabout their work, training and varied experiencesto public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region. Speakers must be well-qualified professionals who know how to capture andmaintain an audience’s attention for 20-30 minutes. Speakers should be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations,community leaders, civic groups and schools.Contact Samantha Koss at 526-5996 or [email protected].

Nutrition counseling and classes — The EvansArmy Community Hospital Nutrition CareDivision offers nutrition counseling on a healthydiet, weight loss or gain, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, sports nutrition and othernutrition-related diseases or illnesses. Nutritionclasses include heart-healthy/lipid, weight loss,pregnancy nutrition, commissary tour/healthyshopping and sports nutrition. To schedule anappointment, call the TRICARE appointment line at 719-457-2273. To register for a class, call the Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290.

Legal Assistance Office — services are open toSoldiers, Family members and retirees. Servicesinclude preparation of wills, powers of attorney,name changes and stepchild adoptions. The office also offers counseling and provides advicefor individuals dealing with landlord/tenant, military administrative, tax, family law and consumer issues, as well as counsel and representation of Soldiers going through medical and physical evaluation boards. Theoffice is open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Schedule appointments by calling the last duty day of the week, at 9 a.m. Sign-ups for walk-in appointments are available Monday and Thursday beginning at 11:30 a.m. The LegalAssistance Office offers a divorce and separationvideo briefing followed by a general question-and-answer session Monday and Wednesday at9:30 a.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m. Attorneys cannot represent clients in divorce proceedings incourt, however, a referral list of private attorneysis available. Call 526-5572/5573 for information.


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Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains(Religious Support Office)” for the latest chapelevents and schedules.

Military Council of Catholic Women meets Fridayfrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. For more information call 526-5769 orvisit “Fort Carson Military Council of CatholicWomen” on Facebook.

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

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets Tuesdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for more information.

Catholic Religious Education registration is underway for the religious education year, which runsthrough May 6 for children age 4 through highschool students. Email [email protected] to obtain a registration form. Classes areSunday from 10:30-11:50 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Adult Bible study and classesfor adults seeking to join the Catholic Church are also held during religious education.

Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. JoseVarga at 719-287-2016 for more information.

Community Prayer Lunch is held the thirdThursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Lunch is provided;bring side dishes, salads or desserts.

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Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

PROTESTANTFriday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 5 p.m. Protestant Fellowship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Black/524-1822Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]

White Mountain Warriors LodgeWhite Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected].

Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) Gerald Ingram

Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division

In 1998 I was assigned as a student chaplain at a nursing home for one year. Initially, I enjoyed theassignment, but after about three months, I began togrow weary. Though the nursing home was given an “A” rating by the state and the morale among the staffwas good there, it didn’t quell the foul smells andbody odor that reeked throughout the halls and rooms.

It didn’t help me connect with residents whowere not lucid and who were in the last stages ofAlzheimer’s disease or other dementia; didn’t stopthe screams I heard from residents who were insome kind of physical or psychic pain; and it neverhelped me answer the hard question of life to thoseresidents who had been faithful to God all of theirlives and yet their bodies were old, deformed, feeling quarantined from family, deserted by friends who had passed away and never had a “warm fuzzy” from God as to why they were in theplace they were in or feeling the way they did.

I remember going home each night feeling like adark cloud was looming overhead and it was stirringup some kind of pain within my own soul. One night,about midnight, I crawled onto the floor of my bedroom, in a fetal position, and just cried, hurt andcould not rationally explain what was happening.

After a few days went by, I called the chaplainsupervisor over to the facility where I was serving.We went to a local fast food restaurant for a cup of coffee. Over the course of our conversation, Ipoured out my heart to him. I don’t recall a wholelot of what he said, but I remember two things hedid for me. First, he did a great deal of listening tome — attentively listened and suspended judgment.That is to say, it wasn’t so much about what hethought about what was going on with me that mattered as much as it was about me being heard.

Second, after he listened, and only after I askedfor any impressions that he may have or guidance he might have for me, he offered the John 14:1 to me:“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe inGod, believe also in me.” I asked him why he sharedit. He said that he didn’t know, but he felt impressedby the Lord to share that with me — maybe I needed

to know that God was walking with me inthe midst of my dark night of the soul.

More than a decade has passed.Thankfully, the cloud that I felt overmy life, moved on. There wasnot a lot of fanfare, nor werethere any red carpets rolledout for me or a band thatplayed. I didn’t receive a revelation from God with the answers to all of thosequestions posed by those residents, questions that weall wrestle with from time to time. However, there were a couple of things that I took with me from thatexperience and share it withyou as we embark on a newyear — with many questions,apprehensions, anxieties, fears, anger and a host ofother impressions that could sweep through our souls.

Don’t let your heart be troubled. You might say,“Too bad Chaplain, it already is.” I get that. TheGreek text, from which our Scripture passage wastaken, literally reads, “Stop allowing your heart tobe troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me.”In other words, there are a number of things that youand I don’t have within our power. However, the onething we can control is how we feel and giving otherthings power over us to the degree that it drains thejoy of the Lord from our souls is not good for us,nor does it glorify God. Jesus said in Matthew 6:27,“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour tohis life?” He also said that these are things thatunbelievers are engulfed in — those who believe in God can put their trust in him.

Trust in God. There are many things that I believein and there are a number of things that I havebelieved in that were not trustworthy. As an eyewitnessof his grace, I can say that God is trustworthy. Timeerodes the monuments to ourselves, as well as ourachievements; economies come and go; and peopledisappoint and are fallible. However, I implore you to consider that God is not a man that he should lie(Numbers 23:19) or someone who is double-mindedand changes his mind as the wind changes directions.God is sovereign over our affairs whether we know

it or not. God loves us infinitely; God is all-powerful;and God’s wisdom is unbounded. We can trust Godwith our lives — past, present and future.

Be ready to come alongside of others as Godhas come alongside you. The apostle Paul talkedabout some of his troubles and sufferings and howthe Lord comforted him in 2 Corinthians 1:4 —“The Message.” Furthermore, he encouraged a congregation to comfort others with the comfort theyhave received themselves — “He comes alongsideus when we go through hard times, and before youknow it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be therefor that person just as God was there for us.”

We may not understand the experiences that wehave, but God can use those to connect, bond, supportand comfort others who are having a hard time like we did if we are willing to be open, vulnerable and expend the energy it takes so that we can beused of the Lord to help other people. This is ministry at its best — God’s people doing his work.

So, I implore you to stop troubling yourself and consider putting your trust in God. I don’t know why I experienced what I did 13 years ago as a chaplain at a nursing home in Georgia. Thenagain, maybe God wants to use that experience inmy life to share with you for your comfort.

Facing new year with troubled heart?

“Do not letyour hearts betroubled. Trustin God; trustalso in me.”

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Fifty Soldiers were honored in the Fallen Heroes Family Center Jan. 13 for taking an extra, extraordinary step as Soldiers.

The Soldiers volunteered inOctober to mentor children during the 3rd Annual National MilitarySuicide Survivor Seminar and GoodGrief Camp, offered by the TragedyAssistance Program for Survivors atCheyenne Mountain Resort in ColoradoSprings. Each child had lost a lovedone, a servicemember, to suicide.

While hundreds of people fromacross the nation spent three days sharing hardships, searching for answersand making connections, the Soldiersoffered children of all ages their support.

“It was a way to give back a little piece of what they were missing … the military environment,military culture,” said Sgt. 1st ClassJeff Lawson, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st Battalion,22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division.He mentored a 13-year-old boy wholost his father.

Lawson said the seminar and camppresented an opportunity to let childrenknow that people outside theirFamilies care about their hardships,too. The Soldier firmly stated that“getting involved more in your community makes it a better place.”

To show their gratitude, TAPSmembers residing in Colorado Springsserved a homemade Mexican-style

meal in the Fallen Heroes FamilyCenter. Ahead of filling tacos andscooping salsa over tortilla chips, the Soldiers were formally recognizedfor their altruistic and encouragingefforts last fall.

Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrison commander, explained hisappreciation for the large amount ofSoldiers who volunteered as mentors.At the seminar, McLaughlin discussedthe loss of a lifelong friend to suicide.

“It’s ultimately Soldiers helpingSoldiers,” he said, “and in this case, Soldiers helping the Families of the fallen.

“People who’ve been doing thisfor years were just blown away,” saidMcLaughlin, about survivor outreachservices coordinators. “The commentsthat I got for weeks afterwards, fromTAPS leadership, were phenomenal.They could not believe how much of a connection you made.”

Pat Randle, Army CommunityService director at Fort Carson, read a message from Kim Ruocco,TAPS director of suicide educationand outreach tragedy assistance.Ruocco had sent the letter fromBoston to the Soldiers.

“You are here today because youhave sacrificed your precious free timeto make a difference in the life of achild,” said Randle, reading Ruocco’sletter. “We realize that you give anenormous sacrifice every day asAmerican Soldiers, but to take thatextra step is truly extraordinary.

“The children arrived in Coloradofrom all over the country. They werechildren who had experienced theunthinkable; someone they loved had died by suicide. For most, it was their father. They arrived holdingtight to their surviving parent, lookingfragile and unsure.

“The first thing I noticed was the laughter. I caught glimpses ofSoldiers with children on their shoulders, the child giggling and theSoldier smiling. I saw a mentor chasinga child and the child screaming with excitement. I saw a mentor with a child on his lap looking at pictures of her dad.

“I realized how great an impact

these Soldiers had on our children. Itwas obvious that this group of menand women had a love of life and acompassion for others that was trulyinspirational.

“The parents were tearful as theyrealized what this mentor relationshipmeant to their child. Their child had reconnected to their militaryFamily that they thought they lost.They had found a hero that wanted to listen and who really cares, somebody just for them.”

Sgt. Billy Cremeans, 32ndTransportation Company, 68th CombatSustainment Support Battalion, 43rd

Sustainment Brigade, admitted thateveryone was nervous at first, howeverstrong connections quickly surfaced.

Cremeans said the relationship henurtured with a 6-year-old boyremains strong today. He was planningon cheering for the child at a wrestlingtournament the following day. Withthree children of his own, the Soldierand father felt obligated to support the TAPS seminar and camp.

“I felt like I needed to give something back,” said Cremeans. “I would want somebody to do the same thing for my kids if somethinghappened to me.”


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Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Lawson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion,22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is served ahomemade Mexican-style meal, Jan. 13, inside the Fallen Heroes Family Center.Lawson is one of 50 Soldiers who volunteered as a peer mentor at the 3rd AnnualNational Military Suicide Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp.

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Fort Carson’s ability to ready Soldiers for contingency operations expanded and improved this month with the opening of a new Training Support Center.

Each year, more than 75,000 Soldiers meet with Fort Carson training coordinators to refine their basic warrior skills,said William January, branch chief of Training Aids, Devices,Simulators and Simulations. With more than four times the space now available for the Training Support Center, he expectsthat number to grow.

Costing almost $9 million, the new 80,000-square-footTraining Support Center is adjacent to the installation’sDigital Training Center, a short walkfrom the Medical Simulation TrainingCenter, and a couple of hundred feetfrom a planned Battle CommandTraining Center — a training campus is emerging at the Mountain Post.

“This new Training Support Centeraffords Fort Carson Soldiers a one-stopfacility for drawing equipment, schedulingcertifications, conducting certificationsand participating in training events that enhance their readiness prior to deployments and sustain their training levels,” said January.

“That had always been a goal of theTraining Support Center, and it is nowfinally being realized,” he said.

About a dozen Army civilians whocoordinate training were struggling inside

a 60-year-old former recreation center. They had wedged simulators in rooms that barely met minimum requirements.Furthermore, inadequate infrastructure resulted in poor network connectivity and modular, ad hoc hardware setups.

Moreover, inadequate resources and wasteful redundancieswere stressing an already limited workforce.

“The situation was unacceptable; a solution had to be found,”said January, who proposed a new construction project for a

one-stop shop with adequate space and improved infrastructure. “Much thought and planning went intothe design of this new (Training Support Center).”

“The Army Training Support Center (at Fort Eustis, Va.) gave us the basic design … and we had options to tweak it based on our needs at FortCarson,” said Jeff Brown, training support officer.

Significant changes involved adding conferenceand break rooms, a maintenance shop, indoor areas for vehicle egress trainers and an outdoor pad for placing trailer-based simulators.

“The facilities are catching up with the trainingrequirements,” said Brown, suggesting an increasedfocus by the Army to modernize its training facilities.“If you don’t have the right facility to put the equipment in, the Soldiers can’t get enough out of it.”

Construction started in June 2010. A year and a half later, the project manager handed over thekeys to the finished facility Dec. 12, and training

coordinators immediately started relocating. The new centerconforms to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designsilver-level new construction project constraints, said January.

Inside the 20,000-square-foot administrative area — the size ofthe previous center — the entry area opens to a spacious hallway,which leads to a training coordinator room, a stadium-style call-for-fire training area and two Engagement Skills Trainers.Both EST rooms will eventually have lighted bleachers.

“This is a lot nicer — there’s more room,” said Staff Sgt.Nathaniel Heggedahl, 569th Mobility Augmentation Company,4th Engineer Battalion, while preparing 10 EST lanes for modified M4 carbine rifles. The 569th MAC is preparing for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

The combat engineers routinely request an EST for initialmarksmanship training, ahead of live-fire events on post, saidHeggedahl, who believes the simulator’s reports help Soldiersimprove their trigger squeeze, sight picture, breathing and positioning, without wasting ammunition.

The EST is a laser-based arms trainer for individual and crew served weapons, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, machineguns, antitank weaponry and grenade launchers. EST instructorclasses are a part of the 14 scheduled certification courses eachmonth in the Training Support Center.

“The other rooms were so cramped,” said Heggedahl, a Fort Carson-certified EST instructor who had used the previous center nearly 30 times. “A lot of Soldiers are sayingthey like it here because they can stay inside the classroom. In the other one, they had to wait outside the classroom fortheir turn to come in and fire.”

Customer assistance windows border a 60,000-square-footwarehouse, where racks hold thousands of items for loan andissue, such as rubber weapons, training munitions, medical treatment manikins, laser marksmanship systems, as well asregional- and battlefield-centric clothing and equipment.

Outside the facility, a dock allows the simultaneous loading offour five-ton trucks, driven by Soldiers gearing up for more austereevents downrange, whereas the previous center had space for one.

“Every Soldier who’s walked in here during the last few days has been amazed — they really are impressed by what we’ve got, as opposed to what we used to have,” said JasonKenyon, instructor, while inventorying newly-arrived precisiongunnery systems for Bradley Fighting Vehicles.

“We actually have empty shelves here. Everything is laid out so it’s easy to find.”

Brown said the days of overstock equipment crowding classrooms, causing obstacles for instructors, appear over. The center is adequately equipped for its existing stock and the arrival of the most up-to-date items, such as an upcoming Virtual Clearance Training Suite, a bomb-clearing simulator.

“You can’t put 2012 equipment in a 1950s building,” saidBrown, regarding the new Training Support Center at Fort Carson. “Now we can give you state-of-the-art training in a state-of-the-art facility.”

While training coordinators have already started phasingin customer support, a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduledFeb. 8 to signify the official grand opening.

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Jason Kenyon stacks newly-arrived precision gunnery systems for Bradley Fighting Vehicles Jan. 9 at the Training SupportCenter. The new 80,000-square-foot facility includes a 60,000-square-foot warehouse, where racks hold thousands of itemsfor loan and issue, such as rubber weapons, training munitions, medical treatment manikins, laser marksmanship systems,as well as regional- and battlefield-centric clothing and equipment.

Sgt. Steven Glass, 7thSquadron, 10th CalvaryRegiment, 1st Brigade

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Sgt. 1st Class Robert Henry, Headquarters, 168th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, WarriorLeader Course, dumps a white powder into a training improvised explosive device Jan. 12, during acertification class at the Training Support Center. An instructor explained how to pack powder inIED training aids, which simulate explosions by detonating a dust cloud.


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In a concrete kennel, intake 003-12 meows loudly, hissing when Merle Maser gets too close.

Intake 003-12, a male domestic long hair feline,was found roaming Fort Carson Jan. 3. The stafffrom Land of Ahs has tried to find an adoptionagency, but “cats are hard,” said Maser, owner of Land of Ahs Kennel, located in Fountain.

When an animal is brought to Land of Ahs, they have five days to be reclaimed by theowner, or they may be placed for adoption or, as a last resort, humanely disposed of, according to Lt. Col. Mike Kropushek, director of EmergencyServices at Fort Carson.

Intake 003-12 found a home with a localadoption agency four days later.

“The Land of Ahs Kennel has contact with a large number of adoption agencies throughoutthe community,” said Christopher Zimmerman,chief conservation officer of the game wardensat Fort Carson. The kennel places animals with10 different local agencies and also has contactswith a number of statewide adoption agencies.

Until recently, lost and abandoned animalswere taken to the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, but the organization recently severedties with Fort Carson due to budget constraints.

“The Humane Society, the building, was meantto take in (approximately) 17,000 animals per year,”Zimmerman said. “I think they’re currently taking in22,000 per year, so significantly over the number thefacility has capacity for. … One of the easiest thingsto do to reduce almost 1,000 animals per year was to delete some of their larger external contracts.”

Fort Carson now contracts with Land of Ahs, a private kennel.

Every year, more than 900 animals are collectedby Fort Carson personnel. National statistics show only a third are claimed by owners.

Maser said his kennel is equipped to hold 150animals. Five days into the contract, which beganJan. 1, 12 animals found on Fort Carson werebrought to the kennel, including nine 5-week-oldpuppies allegedly abandoned Jan. 5 in Ironhorse

Park. An adoption agency will foster the puppiesuntil they are old enough to be adopted.

“Breeding operations in family housing are not permitted, but a one-time, accidental litter isallowed,” Zimmerman said. The litter must beremoved by three months of age or registered at the Veterinary Clinic.

“We had two dogs brought to us Jan. 1, but theywere micro-chipped and returned to the owners,”Maser said.

According to Fort Carson Regulation 40-37, privately-owned animals living on Fort Carson mustbe registered at the Veterinary Treatment Facilitywithin 72 hours. Animals must also receive microchipimplants within 30 days of arriving on post.

Microchips help officials locate owners of lost pets, which Zimmerman believes make up the majority of animals found on Fort Carson.

A 5-week-old puppy, one of nine abandoned in IronhorsePark Jan. 5, looks through the fence of its kennel at Landof Ahs in Fountain. Fort Carson contracts with Land of Ahsto care for lost, abandoned or stray animals found on post.

To retrieve a lost pet, the Land of Ahs kennel is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Fridayand 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

The kennel is closed on Sunday and holidays.

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Military service is a dangerous profession, due to the nature of the profession and the continuous travel requirements that are a trademark of duty.

Although no one looks forward to their own death, without an estate plan you become unable totake advantage of the legal processes that may assistyou in managing your assets.

One way to think of an estate plan is as a processwhereby you can take actions and make decisionsregarding your wealth.

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administered to your wishes and your family may beleft wondering how to disperse your remaining assets.

Once you begin to understand your own personalassets and goals you might consider a will.

A will is a legal mechanism to carry out yourintentions once you have died, and it names yourexecutor to administer your estate. Within the will you may also provide for guardianship for any minor or disabled children alive at the time

of your death, determine what to do with your personal belongings and give directions

as to funeral arrangements. If you die without a will your state

of residence will distribute your estateaccording to the state’s laws. This is called

intestate, and does not consider any of the decedent’s wishes. It is recommended that a Soldier with a spouse and/or children should have a will, especially if he has minor children and owns a fair amount of assets.

To properly bring about your intentions, the willmust follow formal legal requirements, which provideevidence the will is authentic and made willingly.

The will does not disperse those assets that are transferred by some other method, such asthrough contract, joint ownership or by statute.These nonprobate assets will transfer independent of the probate process. Examples of nonprobatetransfers are life insurance, joint bank accounts and revocable living trusts.

Call the Fort Carson Legal Assistance Office at 526-5572 or visit building 6222 to make a willappointment.

Jan. 6, 1942— War Departmentannounces that a new cantonment willbe built south of ColoradoSprings. The new camp is eventually namedCamp Carson.

Jan. 19, 1942 — Army engineers begin construction on the first permanent building(now building 6043) on the new camp.

Jan. 20, 1943 — Camp Carson suffersmore than $1 million in damage when a violent windstorm hits the area.

Jan. 11, 1946 — Army Ground ForcesCommander Gen. Jacob Devers announcesduring his visit that Camp Carson will remain a key installation.

Jan. 19, 1950 — Wildfire blasts CampCarson killing eight and causing more than$3.5 million in damage. The blaze threatenedto wipe out the entire post.

Jan. 24, 1953 — Mule skinners fromCamp Carson’s 4th Field Artillery Battalionand 35th Quartermaster (Pack) Companystage mule races at Denver’s NationalWestern Stock Show.

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“I think most are getting out of the backyard, either digging under afence, the fence is inadequate or they’reclimbing and jumping the fence,”Zimmerman said. “Unfortunately, Isuspect that some are dumped alongHighway 115 or find their way ontoFort Carson from the south side of Colorado Springs.”

Zimmerman said while his officeprimarily handles dogs and cats, he hashad to handle other exotic animals.

“We’ve dealt with just abouteverything,” he said. “We’ve picked

up boa constrictors out of the barracks,out of the housing areas. We picked up a boa constrictor out of the railyard recently. It was probably dumped there by somebody … it was about 5-6 foot long. It was a good thing he was found, because he wouldn’thave survived the winter.”

Fort Carson only has one domesticanimal control officer on staff. Whenhe isn’t available, the military policeand Department of the Army civilianpolice step in to handle the animals.

In addition to manpower hours,the cost of handling stray animals is staggering.

“It costs Fort Carson $19 per day,

per animal. We take in just over twoanimals per day,” Zimmerman said.

This year, Fort Carson allocated$80,649 from garrison funds to transport and care for animals taken to the animal shelter.

“It gets to be expensive,”Zimmerman said.

Pet owners can help reduce thecosts by complying with animal control policies. Owners are alsoresponsible for maintaining control of their pet at all times. Housing residents must register their pets with Balfour Beatty and sign a pet addendum, acknowledging that they have read and understand

the requirements to maintain an animal on post.

A penalty may be imposed uponanyone who fails to comply with theabove policies, ranging from a warningletter up to being barred from post.

Those who do not properly takecare of their pet may face heavy finesand possibly criminal charges.

Abandoning a pet, a violation ofstate statute, carries a minimum fine of $500 and is a class one misdemeanor.

Zimmerman encouraged the community to contact military policeat 526-2333 if an animal is seen wandering on Fort Carson or if mistreatment of an animal is suspected.

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Story and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The 2012 Fort Carson intramural basketball season is only in its second week but there are already signs that this will be ayear to remember when it is over in late March.

Anyone who has seen the intramural league play this year willbe impressed with the talent level and the overall play of most ofthe teams. For the past two years that wasn’t the case as Old School,the two-time defending champions, was the class of the league.

So dominant was Old School that the intramural league herewas contested for one reason. It was not to determine who thechampions would be, that was going to be Old School, and everyone knew it. The league was being played to see who wouldbe the team that had the honor of losing to Old School in thechampionship game.

Old School was led by the terrific trio of Ed Jackson, KennethMcKinley and Antonio Green, but make no mistake about it, there was much more to this team than those three players. OldSchool was loaded with talented, smart and fundamentally soundplayers throughout its roster which made defeating them as likely as a lunar eclipse.

The reason Old School was able to put together the team it did was because Jackson, McKinley and Green did not have a unit team to play with, so they were allowed to enter the players’pool. This year there is a team representing Old School, butJackson, McKinley and Green are playing with other teams, whichhas spread out the talent, providing a more competitive balance.

In the past two years there was no question who the favoriteswere to win the intramural title. This year the question is who will be the last two teams standing and who will succeed OldSchool as the post champions.

Intramural title up for grabs

An intramural basketball player launches a jump shot during intramural basketball actionJan. 11 at Waller Physical Fitness Center.

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TrojansfallFountain-Fort Carson’sBrooklyne Harbert, 34, and Samantha Tate defendPine Creek High School’sMeagan Kramer duringhigh school basketballaction at Fountain-FortCarson Jan. 13. The LadyTrojans lost to the Eagles46-36 and fell to PalmerHigh School Tuesday. TheLady Trojans’ next threegames will be on the road against the LibertyLancers Tuesday at Liberty High School at 7 p.m.; Thursday at AuroraCentral in Denver at 7 p.m.;and the Doherty SpartansJan. 27 at 7 p.m. The Lady Trojans’ next homegame is Jan. 31 when theRampart Rams will be the opposition at 7 p.m.

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Capacity crowdsMembers of the Mountain Post community have been made the Zumba classes one of the morepopular aerobic exercise classes offered at Waller Physical Fitness Center. Overflow crowds havebeen reaping the benefits of the cardio workouts.


Rebound battleIntramural basketball players battle for a rebound Jan. 11 at Waller Physical Fitness Center.Intramural action takes place Monday-Thursday from 6-9 p.m.

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Fountain-Fort Carson football player Kevin Davisrecently made history for himself and his school.

Davis became the first Trojan to ever be selected as aParade All-American. Davis was among 53 high school seniorsselected for the Parade Magazine’s 49th annual All-AmericaHigh School Football Team, which was announced Sunday.

Trojans head football coach Mitch Johnson also recentlyreceived a high honor.

Johnson has been selected to become a member of theColorado Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He will be honored at the association’s banquet March 31.

The Foxhole sports and entertainment lounge hosts aSuper Bowl party Feb. 5 beginning at 2 p.m.

The lounge will show the game on a big screen and morethan 20 flat-screen TVs. The lounge will also offer snacks for the evening in addition to having a full menu available forpurchase. In addition to the game, there will be a number of other activities to entertain Soldiers and their Families.

Doors open at 2 p.m. with games and prizes that will last throughout the day. Lounge officials said people shouldcome early and acquire the squares needed to win a 42-inchflat-screen TV. There will also be gift cards available and many more prizes.

Call 526-5347 for more information.Thunder Alley Bowling Center hosts the Garrison

Commander’s Bowling Bonanza Friday from 3-5 p.m.The event will be a nine-pin no-tap tournament consisting

of four-person teams. Prizes will be awarded in three flights,based on team scores, according to bowling alley officials. Cost for the bonanza is $12 per person which includes bowling, shoes and food.

Call 526-4102 to sign up.Fort Carson hosts the 2012 USA Boxing National

Championships Feb. 27-March 3 at the Special Events Center.

This year’s tournament will be a critical piece of the qualification process for male athletes for the 2012Olympic Games in the seven nonqualified weight divisions,according to USA boxing officials. The event’s championswill advance to the second and final international Olympicqualifier in Brazil in May.

Admission is free for the preliminaries, semifinal roundsand women’s non-Olympic and men’s qualified weight division finals. General admission tickets for championshipnight are $12.50 if purchased by Feb. 27 and for those with a valid U.S. Olympic Committee, National Governing Boardor Department of Defense identification card. General admission tickets are $20, beginning Feb. 28. Tickets areavailable via Tempo Tickets at http://www.tempotickets.com/tempotickets/site/pages/event.

The 28th Military Masters Tournament will be held at Thunder Alley Bowling Center Feb. 11-12.

The tournament is open to eligible military United StatesBowling Congress members.

Qualifying rounds take place Feb. 11, featuring six games on 12 lanes at 9 a.m. and six games on 12 lanes at 1 p.m., according to bowling officials. The top 16 bowlers will then compete in match play Feb. 12 beginning at 9 a.m.

The entry fee is $100; deadline is Feb. 11 at 8:30 a.m.Contact the bowling center staff at 526-5542 for more information.

Fort Carson bowlers will once again have an opportunityto represent the Army in interservice competition.

Bowlers can sign up for a chance to compete in the nextAll-Army Bowling Tournament. The winners of the tournamentwill represent the Army against the Air Force, Marines and Navy at the upcoming interservice championship.

The Army will conduct its trial camp at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, May 7-12. The team will be selected tocompete in the interservice competition at Joint Base SanAntonio May 13-19. For more information or to apply, go to https://apps.imcom.army.mil/APPTRACMAIN.


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Buell Children’s Museum is a good place to visit on a cold winter day. There are plenty of interactive activities,exhibits, crafts and fun things to do while getting a respite from the weather.

Child Magazine named Buell Children’s Museum as the No. 2 children’s museum in the U.S. for art and one of the top 25 children’s museums in the nation. Children seem toenjoy the museum and learningwhile playing.

The 12,000 square-footbuilding, designed as a children’smuseum, has statues of scampering children near theentrance, and a three-dimensionalpastel “sculpture” above the door.

The exhibits follow a themebased on art, literature, history,science or perhaps a holiday, andare geared for children ages 3-13.

Southern Colorado artists areinvolved with the displays, creatinginnovative and clever exhibits.

The themes and exhibitschange two or three times eachyear, providing new experiencesfor children who visit regularly.

Activities are family-friendly,with parents and grandparentssometimes eager participants.

One of the most popularactivities is the “Artrageous”Studio, a crafts area furnishedwith watercolors, scissors, markers, paper scraps, glue,string, ribbons and other items,being used by people of all ages.

The museum also has the El Pomar Magic Carpet Theaterthat has a video or sometimes alive show in progress.

Sensations is a high-techwalk-through experience withlights and sound. There is a barnarea designed to accommodatebabies and toddlers on the upperfloor. There’s an elevator for easy access.

The new exhibit in the Buell Children’s Museum iscalled “Recycled Fairy Tales: a Very Grimm Exhibit,” inspiredby Grimms’ Fairy Tales.

The Grimm brothers, Jacoband Wilhelm, collected fairy talestold by the citizens of Germany,publishing the first book in 1812. Those fairy tales included“Cinderella,” “Snow White,”“Rapunzel” and “Hansel and Gretel,” still popular 200 years after the Grimms’ book was published.

The exhibit will be unfoldedin four chapters, blending the

tales with ecology lessons. While exploring the fairy tales,children learn how to nurture the planet, according to NickiHart, Sangre de Cristo ArtsCenter marketing manager.

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The ArtrageousStudio is popular withchildren andadults, as theycraft pieces ofart assembledfrom paperscraps, scissors, glue, markersand pieces of ribbon orstring. Children visiting BuellChildren’sMuseum duringthe currentexhibit canmake their own book offairy tales to take home.

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museum building, serves snacks or lunchitems. Run by Franco’s, items on themenu include appetizers, salads, sand-wiches and entrees, with a menu sectionfor children under 10. Franco’s is open 9a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, and thenumber is 719-563-6216.

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

Children’s birthday parties can bearranged at Buell Children’s Museum; call Joleen Ryan at 719-295-7206 to make arrangements.

Hours at the Buell Children’sMuseum are Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closedholidays. Sangre de Cristo Arts Center’sWhite Galleries, next door, observe the same hours as the museum, and avisit to the White Galleries is included.

Admission is $4 for adults, with a $1 discount for military members.Children are charged $3. A $1 discountcoupon can be printed from the website,http://www.sdc-arts.org.

Children’s theater events are held inthe arts center theater, as well as concerts,ballet and Broadway-type productions.Call the box office at 719-2957200.

Children’s Playhouse Series includes“Sylvester and the Magic Pebble,” Feb. 4; “Up in the Air,” March 17; and “Cinderella” is April 14. Tickets are $6 each. All playhouse performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Future productions in the Arts CenterTheater include “The Tango Project,” by the Veronika String Quartet, March 4 at 5 p.m. Tony Melendez, who wasborn without arms and plays the guitarwith his feet, is in the theater May 10 at7:30 p.m. The Sangre de Cristo Ballet performs Carmen and Bolero April 20-21. “Broadway Boys” is March 11, at 2 and 7 p.m.

To reach Buell Children’s Museum and the Sangre De Cristo Arts Center at 210 Santa Fe Ave., take Interstate 25 south to Exit 98B and go a few blocks west to Santa FeAvenue. There’s free parking in the parking lot south of the arts center.Additional parking is at meters along Santa Fe Avenue.

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Denver National Western Stock Show — runsthrough Sunday in the coliseum at 4655Humboldt St., off Interstate 70 east in Denver.Wild West shows, horse shows and rodeos areon site. Call 303-297-1166 for information or visit http://www.nationalwestern.com.

SnoFest at Keystone — a snow sports weekend Jan. 27-29 for Front Range military. There are ski and snowboard competitions, parties with buffets, live music, prizes and a cardboard derby. Activities for non-skiers as well. Ticketsfor parties and ski lifts are available at FortCarson’s Information, Tickets and RegistrationOffice, 526-5366. For more information visit http://www.my snofest.com.

Pikes Peak Center — Upcoming events at the theater, 190 S. Cascade Ave. , are:

• “Beethoven and Bernstein” presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic at 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29.

• “Disney Live! Phineas and Ferb”is in the theater Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m.

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• Chris Isaak is in the Pikes Peak CenterMarch 12 at 7:30 p.m.

• “Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles” is March 31, at 7:30 p.m.

• “Stuart Little,” an ImaginationCelebration production, is in the Pikes PeakCenter April 23. Lobby activities are at 6 p.m.,the show starts at 7 p.m.

For tickets, to any of these events, call 530-SHOW or visit the box office at 190 S. Cascade Ave.

The annual Chinese New Year celebration will be in the City Auditorium in downtown ColoradoSprings Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate theYear of the Dragon with entertainment, food and dancing. For information, call 287-7624 or visit http://www.cscci.org. Admission foradults is $5, children under 3 are free.

Four Continents figure skating championshipswill be in the World Arena Feb. 7-12. Practicesessions will be Feb. 7-8; the Mens ShortProgram Feb. 9; the Ladies Short Program and the Men’s Free Skate Feb. 10; the Pairs Short Program, Short Dance and Ladies Free Skate Feb. 11; and the Pairs Free Skate FreeDance and Skating Spectacular Feb. 12. Ticketsare sold at http://www.2012fourcontinents.com.

World Arena has these performances scheduled:• Cirque du Soleil: Dralion has eight

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passion of Christ, is in the World Arena for four performances March 30-April 1.

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Manitou Springs holds its Mumbo JumboGumbo Cookoff Feb. 8, in downtown ManitouSprings — another of the town’s unusual, funfests. There’s also a Carnivale parade that day.Would-be competitors should inquire about entering the cookoff by calling 685-5089.

Dinosaur Resource Center — invites teachers toTeacher Appreciation Weekend Feb. 3-5. Therewill be free admission and a tour of the museumfor teachers with proof of teaching status. Thecenter is at 201 Fairview St., in Woodland Park.

Harlem Globetrotters World Tour — is in theWorld Arena March 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets are at the World Arena box office, call 576-2626.

Free days at Denver attractions — DenverMuseum of Nature and Science has free admission for non-ticketed exhibits for Coloradoresidents, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museumis at 2001 Colorado Blvd., in City Park.

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Location, location, location • Right across from entrance to Garden of the Gods • Unobstructed dramatic views of The Garden, Pikes Peak, & Front Range • 4281 sq. ft. stucco custom raised rancher with 5 bedrooms, 2 ½

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DIVORCELaw Office of John H. Bohlen, LLCDivorce / Family Law AttorneyActive Duty Military DiscountCall Today for Free Initial Consultation719-471-0115 / [email protected]

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STORAGE

317 sqft AvailableHigh ceilings, security cameras, Rec. mail, businesses ok. 719-465-1096.

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Part TimeMajor military consumer financecompany seeks Part Time CSR’s for Colorado Springs, CO branch office. Excellent opportunity. We will train you in the lending business. Outgoing personality, telephone/office skills, computer and good personal credit a must. Competitive salary, incentives, 401k & more.

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equal opportunity employer

GENERALAre you working on base for private contractor and want to join a union? Call Glen at 719-633-3872 ext 13.

Immediately seeking Governmentaccount manager for Fort Carson, CO. Please contact John Stapleton at 254-214-2371 or email [email protected]

SELF EMPLOYMENT / BUSINESS OPPInternational company seekingindividuals who want to earn extraincome Working from home! Call Marty 1-319-270-9896 or email [email protected]

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FUNDS AVAILABLE Up to $100K cash available for short term opportunities with extraordinaryreturn. All replies strictly confidential. 719-660-5999

BUSINESS WANTEDRetired CEO with broad turnaroundexperience interested in acquiringtroubled companies with $2-5 million annual revenue. No startups, please. All replies confidential. 719-660-5999

BUSINESS FOR SALELAUNDROMAT FOR SALE.

Great opportunity for owner operation. Close to Ft. Carson. $314,000 obo.

Financing available. Serious inquiries only call Debby 719-491-1617

MERCHANDISE

APPLIANCES

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2200 East Platte Ave.

BABY/CHILDRENS ITEMSCribs, tables, chairs, toys for small chil-dren ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Washer and dryer, and more. 439-4077

ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT42” HD-LCD TV

Phillips. $1100. Like New!915-740-6439

FIREARMScolt official police,38 special,4 inch

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HOME FURNISHINGS 5 piece queen size bedroom set — $200. Foosball table, new condition—$75. 719-930-8303 or 719-226-7742

Ashley 5 piece entertainment center.Ashley children’s bedroom set. bestoffer. Call 433-9575

Calligaris Italian Dining Room Set (Beechwood), 4 chairs with microfiber covers, expands to double its size -$499, picture available; Office Desk/Hutch and end pieces, all match-ing in light wood, heavy duty - $549, picture available. 505-385-9122 or email: [email protected]

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JEWELRY & COLLECTIBLES1 Caret Marquise Amazing Ring

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Rodgers church organ, full pedals. For small church, home practice. $1000

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Cock-a-poo puppy. Female, 2 months old. $350. 719-391-0295

German Shepherd Puppies!

Imported Czech Bloodlines(5) Females

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COMMERCIAL

FOR LEASE WAREHOUSE

317 - 634 sqft AvailGreat for small businesses or toy shop.

Gated, security cameras,Central location. 719-465-1096.

RESIDENTIAL FOR SALE

GENERAL

House for sale by owner inWilliamsburg CO. 1500 sq ft, 3bedroom, 2 bath on 2 1/2 acres. Animal friendly. Inside remodeled with newappliances. 30 minutes from Ft. Carson. Call 1-912-548-1787.

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Townhome - 2 car, 3 bed, 4 bath, 2100 s.f. Total Remodel, Bamboo Flrs. All Kit. Appl. Fin. Bsmt.,Great Location, Available Now. $200,000 Call Susan @ 719-229-1909, PT Real Estate

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Military References Available13 + years as a full time Realtor

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Your Colorado Springs RealtorKeller Williams Client Choice Realty

FSBO, veteran owned 6b/3ba/2car, D-20, Views, 2 decks, fenced yd. $167K. 6510 E. Wicklow Cir. 590-1799

WIDEFIELDNice 5 bdrm, 3 bath, central AC, stone fireplace, landscaped and fruit trees, garden spot. 2 storage sheds, appliances, east of Widefield. $184,900. 216-2887.

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FSBO $59,000.Manuf.Home 2001/Woodland Park

Nat’wide DblWd 48x28 & screened bk porch. On 1 acre rented lot in Pk. $250.mo. 1 or 2 people. 303-250-7440

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CENTRAL2BR near Platte and Institute. No pets. Private off street parking. $575/mo. Owner-719-630-3392.

317 sqft StorageHigh ceilings, security cameras, Rec. mail, businesses ok. 719-465-1096.

DOWNTOWN-PERFECT! 1 BR, 1BA, walk to work! 409 N. Cascade #201, $535 /435 dep. . HALEY REALTY 634-3785

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HOMES FOR RENT

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5bd 3.5ba home, D20 schools, quiet area $1700/mo 282.4246

CENTRAL5016 Quarto Ln $9502Bd 2.5Ba 2CG 1500 SqFtTownhome, No petsRE/MAX Properties 590-4735

317 sqft StorageHigh ceilings, security cameras, Rec. mail, businesses ok. 719-465-1096.

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Great Ranch Style Home With Fenced Back Yard, Close To Schools and Shop-ping, Central Location! 3 BR, 1 BA, 1 Car Garage, Stove, Refrigerator, Dish-washer, Drapes, Garbage Disposal, Washer and Dryer Hook-ups, Rent $795/S.D. $695 2562 Palmer Park Blvd HALEY REALTY 634-3785

This Bi-Level Home Is Located In Vil-lage 7 Area. Spacious 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage, Wood Burning Fireplace In Lower Level Family Room, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Refrigera-tor, Garbage Disposal, Washer/Dryer Hook-Ups On Lower Level, Spacious Fenced Back Yard, Deck. 3060 Whileaway Cr. $995/895 Sec. 8-OK HALEY REALTY 634-3785

EAST3BR, 1.5BA, 1500sqft rancher w/ 2 car garage. $1000/mo. 11380 West Lane. 719-641-5277 or 661-9205

Gorgeous 2 story, 4bd/3 ½ ba/2 c gar, GLFP, AC, spklr, shows like a model! Avail now! $1545/mo. NO pets, NO smokers. Call Cliff @ Cliff Johnson Re-alty: 590-7200/598-2758

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NE home for rent: OLD FARM 4 LEVEL clean, spacious 4/3/2, F.P. fenced and available now. $1200/mo. No pets. Call Cliff at Cliff JohnsonRealty at 590-7200/598-2758

ROOMS FOR RENTLg 1bd/1ba, Fully Fur. Includes cable &internet Totally private, $650/mo. Mins from PAFB 719-534-3519

SECURITY2BR, 1BA lg living room, laundry room, dining area, good condition. $800/mo + dep. RTO. (719)392-7204

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*Bringing the BEST of Germany to COLORADO* Authentic German Food. All NATURAL & FRESH Wiener-, Jaeger-, Rahm-, Zugeuner-, Holsteiner-, or Zwiebelschnitzel. Bratwurst, Knackwurst, Weisswurst, Sauerkraut, Red Cabbage, Spaetzle, Fried Potatoes. Potato-, Cucumber-, Tomato- or Bean Salads. Enjoy our Daily “Stammessem” (Specials) Sauerbraten, Gulasch, and more...

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Two great Billiard Rooms. Best equipment, pricing and pro shop. Over 68 playing pool tables including regulation, snooker billiards and diamond bar tables, 50 cents.

MEXICANWe have 4 locations for your convenience:• North Academy near I-25 719-599-0155• North Academy & Austin Bluffs 719-264-1013• Powers & Palmer Park 719-573-0418• South Academy & Astrozon 719-391-586010% MILITARY DISCOUNT on full price menu items

Taco Nights:• Tuesday Taco Nights – get 3 Regular tacos for 99¢ or 3 Classic tacos for $1.99• Thursday Taco Nights – get 3 chicken soft tacos for $2.09Military discount cannot be combined with other discounts, coupons, taco night specials or esta hour.

KOREAN BBQJin Go Gae1825 Peterson RdColorado Springs, CO 80915719-574-2060

Best Korean BBQ in town. $6.99 lunch special Mon-Sat 11am-3pm. $6.99 Bulgogi Special all day. 10% off dinner with Military ID. On the corner of Peterson and Palmer Park. Just 5 minutes from Peterson AFB.

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