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Vol. 70 No. 34 Aug. 24, 2012

Word of the month: Confidence

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Photo by Marvin Lynchard

Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive OrdnanceDisposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), performs EOD chemical warfare duties while in fullMOPP gear Aug. 15 during the EOD Team of the Year competition. Thompson’s team won the competitionheld at Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 13-17.

Team of Year

By Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

A three-man explosive ordnance disposal team fromFort Carson emerged victorious in the EOD Team of the Yearcompetition held Aug. 13-17 at Fort Knox, Ky.

“It was humbling,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson,team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd EOD Battalion,71st Ordnance Group (EOD). “We competed against many EODSoldiers and we competed in front of the entire command.”

Thompson, along with Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval and Sgt.Matthew Bagley, completed a dozen EOD tasks and defeatedfour EOD teams from across the U.S. to earn the title.

Last held in 2001, this year marked the first time EODSoldiers participated in the competition due to frequentdeployments in support of operations Iraqi Freedom andEnduring Freedom.

“For the EOD world, this is the Best Ranger or BestSapper (competition),” Thompson said. “There wasn’t a lotof separation between first and last.”

Competition officials said only a few points separated thefield, which consisted of top teams from the 52nd OrdnanceGroup, Fort Campbell, Ky.; 49th Chemical Brigade, FortHood, Texas; and the 111th Ordnance Group (EOD), aNational Guard unit from Alabama.

“Being able to compete against the best EOD techs in thefield, it’s an accomplishment,” said Sandoval.

“This was basically the (U.S. Army Forces Command)-level competition,” said Capt. Clay Kirkpatrick, commander,663rd Ord. “The ultimate goal is for next year to make thisa (Department of the Army)-level competition.”

Hosted by the 20th Support Command (Chemical,Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosives),the competition tested Soldiers with improvised explosivedevice, chemical ordnance and multiple conventionalordnance scenarios. It also measured basic Soldier skillssuch as land navigation and weapons qualification.

“It was challenging,” said Bagley. “I honestly didn’t thinkI was that good.”

The teammates said remaining focused on one task at atime was essential.

“Staying motivated (throughout the competition) wastough,” Sandoval said. “You only had 30 minutes to an hour torest and reset before going back out for the next mission.”

“Individually, nothing we did was all that difficult,” saidThompson. “(Competition officials) did the best they couldto throw everything at us. Focusing on that specific task wasthe biggest challenge.”

EOD earnstop honors

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WLC honors

Ethos guides lives on, off battlefieldCommentary by Sgt. Tawana G. Middleton

Warrior Leader Course graduate

The Warrior Ethos compels Soldiers to fight through allconditions to victory no matter how much effort is required.

It is the Soldier’s selfless commitment to the nation,mission, unit and fellow Soldiers. It is the professional attitude that inspires every AmericanSoldier. Warrior Ethos is grounded inrefusal to accept failure. It is developed andsustained through discipline, commitmentto the Army values and pride in the Army’sheritage. Our Army values guide my wayon every journey, every mission in which I set out to tackle.

The history and the progression of noncommissioned officers should be ever-prevalent in our subordinate’s minds as theyare the future leaders, mentors and coaches.

When I hear the Warrior Ethos, I feelstrength. I look at those who stand besideme; I think we all feel the same emotions.We are not connected to each other by marriage or birth. We come from differentbackgrounds, cities, faiths and cultures. Wedo not look alike nor sound alike. We have varying degreesof social standing and education. So how is it that we can take the everyday, common American and turn our body and soul into a warrior who is willing to give up

his or her life for that of a fellow Soldier?We become proficient in our warrior tasks and battle

drills and even our military occupational specialties. My mission is to train my team so that they can take myplace once I am gone, to mentor them into well-rounded, trustworthy leaders who genuinely care. I believe theWarrior Ethos entail essential qualities of character needed

to build an effective team of warriors. WhenI see someone walk by wearing the uniform,I judge that Soldier. I assume the nature of the person wearing it is that of a trusted,dignified, tough and loyal individual.

The Warrior Ethos was written for ourmen and women in uniform, but its utility, I hope, will not be limited to the sphere ofliteral armed conflict. We all fight wars inour work, with our Families and abroad in the wider world. Each of us strugglesevery day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only with our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. We are all warriors.

We are trained to be warriors. As such,we have a code, a set of ethos to live by,

to guide our lives on and off the battlefield. Mission first, never accept defeat, never quit, never leave a fallencomrade — these are the guidelines by which each andevery Army Soldier lives by.

Sgt. Tawana G. MiddletonWarrior Ethos award

Top WLC graduatesSpc. Mark D. Bauducco, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Sgt. Quinn M. Boucher, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.Spc. Patrick K. Breakall, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Sgt. William J. Brown, 743rd MI Bn. Spc. Christina L. Campbell, 230th FinanceSgt. Shaun Chaitan, 444th HRSpc. Marshield C. Charlery, 64th BSBCpl. Matthew T. Copeland, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. Sgt. Jonathan X. Correa, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Michael J. Dade, 2nd STBSgt. Boman Dillard, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. Spc. Mylin N. Elder, 242nd EODSgt. Sheila Flynn, 2nd STBSgt. Richard Fredrick, HHBNSgt. Jordan Gassie, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg. Sgt. Markham Gersper, 62nd Ord.Spc. Timothy M. Hester, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. Sgt. Joshua A. Ingraham, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.Sgt. John L. James, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.Spc. Nechesa H. Jenkins, 247th QMSgt. Joshua L. Johnston, 2nd STBSgt. Jordan M. King, 2nd BCTSpc. Travis J. Klotz, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg. Spc. Daniel J. Lupom, 2nd STBSpc. Donna M. Melecio, 1st Space Bde. Sgt. Tawana G. Middleton, 204th BSBStaff Sgt. Justin W. Miracle, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.Spc. Adam D. Perez, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg. Spc. Yelena N. Popko, 679th Trans.Sgt. Timothy M. Purcell, 204th BSBSgt. Elliott J. Redington, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Spc. Jennifer M. Ridley, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. Sgt. Miguel Sanchez Jr., 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg.Sgt. Brandon K. Simon, 2nd STBSgt. Michael E. Swenson, 2nd BCTSgt. Brian A. Thompson, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.Sgt. Benjahmin J. Walters, 64th BSBSgt. Jamaal Wheaton, 2nd BCTSgt. Ashley L. Yanes, 743rd MI Bn.

Spc. Adam D. PerezLeadership award

Sgt. Sheila FlynnDistinguished award

3Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, left, promotes Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputycommanding general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, to brigadiergeneral during a retreat ceremony on Founders Field Aug. 17 as his wife, JanetGonsalves looks on.

By Spc. Nathan Thome4th Infantry Division Public

Affairs Office

Ryan Gonsalves, deputy com-manding general for maneuver, 4thInfantry Division and Fort Carson, waspromoted to the rank of brigadier general by Army Chief of Staff Gen.Raymond T. Odierno during a ceremonyat Founders Field, Aug. 17.

Gonsalves has been serving as thedeputy commanding general sincearriving on Fort Carson in 2011.

“It’s a special day for theGonsalves Family, but it’s also a special day for our Army as Col. Ryan

Gonsalves crosses an importantthreshold to join the distinguishedranks of the general officers corps,”said Odierno.

More importantly the promotionrecognizes Gonsalves’ potential toserve in positions of even higherresponsibility, Odierno said.

“Gonsalves demonstrated early on,in his lieutenant years, his leadershippotential to become a senior leader inthe Army,” said Odierno. “He hasproven himself in peace and in war, asa dynamic and great example of thetype of broadened leader we need aswe move this Army into the future.”

Odierno pinned Gonsalves, withhis wife, Janet Gonsalves, and theirtwo children, Brittany and NathanGonsalves, joining him in the reviewing area.

After receiving his new rank,Gonsalves was presented with two distinctive items: the first round firedby the salute battery at the ceremonyand the general officer belt, in honor ofhis accomplishment.

Unique to general officers, thegeneral officer belt dates back to 1843when then Army Chief of Staff Gen.

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“(Gonsalves) hasproven himself inpeace and in war, as adynamic and greatexample of the type ofbroadened leader weneed as we move thisArmy into the future.”

— Gen. Raymond T. Odierno

Gonsalvesreceives 1st star

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George C. Marshall decided that all generals needed abelt when carrying side arms, except in combat.

A native of Colorado Springs, Gonsalves receivedhis commission in the Army as a second lieutenant in1984, and reported to Fort Carson’s 4th Inf. Div. for hisfirst duty station.

During Gonsalves’ 28 years of service, he has beenstationed throughout the U.S. and Germany, and hasdeployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

In 2011, he came full circle and returned to hisfirst duty station.

“Janet and I are very humble to be welcomed backinto the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson where I was born,”said Gonsalves. “To be promoted today, is very touchingand means a lot to us.”

As the ceremony came to a close, Soldiers,Families and friends of Gonsalves and the 4th Inf. Div.congratulated the new brigadier general and wishedhim luck in his future endeavors and opportunities.

“It’s a special gift to be in a division, and it’s even morespecial to be in the 4th Inf. Div.,” said Gonsalves. “I reallyappreciate all of you coming out today to celebrate, I can’tbe more thankful or humble with your presence and yourparticipation in today’s ceremony.”

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Another challenge: the 90-degree temperaturesand high humidity.

“I could chew the air,” Thompson said. “Iwasn’t dry a single second of the competition.”

“Wearing the bomb and chem suit didn’tmake it any cooler,” Bagley said. “It was 120(degrees) on the asphalt.”

Despite the heat, the team perseveredthrough each task.

“They demonstrated they’re good Soldiersfirst and excellent EOD techs,” said Lt. Col.Gerardo Meneses, commander, 242nd EOD Bn.“We’re excited and happy for their victory.”

Meneses recognized the Soldiers as well astheir leaders for the triumph.

“A lot of credit goes to Capt. Kirkpatrick and1st Sgt. (David) Grotkin,” he said. “They wereprobably the most aggressive as far as companyand team-level training. This victory is proof ofall their hard work.”

Kirkpatrick said the team, which won the71st EOD qualification in June, trained forthe Team of the Year for eight weeks.

“Their primary focus once they won theGroup Team of the Year was to train for thisevent,” said Kirkpatrick, estimating the teamspent 40-50 hours each week preparing.

“A lot of skills had to be honed to succeed,”said Thompson, adding that future competitionswill help strengthen EOD troops as units fromHawaii, Alaska, South Korea and Europe areable to compete.

“This was the first competition in 11 years,”he said. “The field is just going to get better andbetter and better.”

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EEOODD

Photo by Marvin Lynchard

From left, Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval, Staff Sgt.Christopher Thompson and Sgt. Matthew Bagley,663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal Battalion, don their chemicalwarfare gear during the EOD Team of the Yearcompetition at Fort Knox, Ky. The Fort Carson teamwon the competition, which took place Aug. 13-17.

Brig. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy commandinggeneral for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson, speaks to an audience of Soldiers, Family andfriends after his promotion to brigadier general at aretreat ceremony on Founders Field, Aug. 17.

Plans, Analysis and Integration Office

At the end of his 24 years ofservice in the Army, Bobby Jacksonwas called upon to work on somecases involving the Families ofdeceased Soldiers. After seeing theimportance of that job, he joined up with the Fort CarsonCasualty Assistance Centeras a civilian four years ago.

“This is the mostimportant job in the military, being there for the loved ones of aSoldier, a retiree or veteran,” Jackson said.

He said that as the lastprocess Family membershave with the military, it is important to serve everyone with the samerespect and dignity thatyou would want for yourown Family members.

“We are an extended familyhere — a big green Army Family,”he said. “We have people comingback years later who still keep intouch … that is important.”

Jackson said that he treatspeople by the Golden Rule.

“When the time comes, and it will come, I hope that there is

someone here to give my familythe same personal treatment that Ihave given to the other Families.”

He emphasized that he wasnot alone in this process.

“We become so involved with our ‘Families’ that we oftenhave to de-stress — just get outand walk around the building.

This is where our teambecomes important,because we are also hereto support each other.”

That job often requiresthat the team be available24/7 and at a moment’snotice. But, he said that tothe members of the team,no sacrifice is too little to support our Soldiers and their Families.

Zita Ephron, who ispart of that team, agrees.“We are in the moststressful job, but it is alsothe most rewarding.”

Bobby JacksonFort Carson Casualty Assistance Center

Interactive Customer EvaluationAmbassadors Commended for ExceptionalService — are selected from personnel whoexemplify the spirit of keeping Fort Carson the“Best Home Town in the Army” with superiorcustomer service to our Soldiers, Familymembers, civilian employees and retirees.

The ICE system is available for customers to rate servicethey receive by highlighting superior service or makingsuggestions to improve services. It can be accessed athttp://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=437; through kiosks at Army Community Service, the

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, OutdoorRecreation, the Soldier Family Assistance Center orBalfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or bydepositing an ICE card at one of the many boxes locatedaround post.


Story and photo by Sgt. Seth Barham2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,

4th Infantry Division

Thirty leaders from the “Warhorse” Brigade attendedan Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshopAug. 9-10 at Veterans Chapel.

The two-day ASIST workshop allowed leaders tolearn the warning signs of suicide, and skills to interveneand help at-risk Soldiers.

“The training is intended to complement the Army’s‘Ask, Care, Escort’ suicide prevention program,” said Chap.(Maj.) Ricky Way, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision. “It focuses on (leaders) making connectionswith Soldiers within the formation to help better understandthe reasons behind suicidal thoughts and feelings.”

Way is one of five primarytrainers in 2nd BCT whocompleted a five-day “trainthe trainer” workshop.

The ASIST model is theway to apply the ACE programeffectively, said Staff Sgt.Adam Ward, senior chaplain’sassistant, 2nd BCT.

“Comparing decisiveaction operations in combatto counterinsurgency methodsis just like comparing ACE toASIST,” Ward said. “Whenyou’re conducting (counterin-surgency operations), you aremuch more invested in thelong run and the enduringprocess, and it’s the samething with the ASIST model.”

The workshop consisted of several lectures, simulationsand practical exercises, and culminated in a role-playingexercise that allowed leaders to apply their newly-learnedintervention skills.

“I honestly thought this was going to be a dry andboring type of training,” said Sgt. Nathan Lewis,

Suicide prevention

Workshop targets leaders

“I honestlythought thiswas going tobe a dry andboring typeof training. Icouldn’t havebeen anymore wrong.”— Sgt. Nathan Lewis

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Spc. Kpandja Mahoulyou, left, Company B, 1stBattalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes a

connection with Sgt. Nathan Lewis, Company B,1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., during a simulation

exercise as part of Applied Suicide InterventionSkills Training at Veterans Chapel, Aug. 10.

MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012

Miscellaneous

German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge— training and testing is conducted monthly. Eventsinclude swimming, marksmanship, track and fieldevents (100 meter dash, shot put, long jump and3,000-meter run) and a 12-kilometer road march.Soldiers with physical limitations can also participatewith an approved alternate event authorized bymedical personnel. Upon completion of all requiredevents, Soldiers are awarded a gold, silver or bronzebadge; level is determined by results of the marks-manship and road march. The award is authorized tobe worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform.Soldiers should submit packets through their chainof command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 526-5282 oremail [email protected]. ContactChief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720-250-1221 or email [email protected].

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

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

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the thirdTuesday of each month at the Family ConnectionCenter from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMCis open to all active members and those interestedin becoming future SAMC members. The club wasoriginally a U.S. Forces Command organization ofelite noncommissioned officers but is now anArmywide program for those who meet the criteriaand have proven themselves to be outstandingNCOs through a board/leadership process. Contactthe SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at526-5661 for more information.

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

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 emergenciesor 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 [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262or email [email protected] for questionson snow removal, grounds maintenance andcontractor 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.

Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing theSRP process. The SRP Legal Office will onlyprovide powers of attorney or notary services toSoldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,Family members and Soldiers not in the SRPprocess can receive legal assistance and powersof attorney at the main legal office located at1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to theFamily Readiness Center. Legal assistance preparespowers of attorney and performs notary serviceson a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Briefings

75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are heldTuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noonto 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant firstclass with a minimum General Technical Score of105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher in theArmy Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Rangerphysical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html for more information.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training— is held Sept. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. inbuilding 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post carwash. Class is limited to 50 people on a first-come,first-served basis. Contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614 or [email protected] for moreinformation.

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 andenvironmental needs. To schedule an orientation,contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; orRufus Guillory at [email protected].

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Joel Hefley Community Center conference room,6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Officerecommends spouses accompany Soldiers to thebriefing. 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 at 7:30a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Departmentof the Army Form 5118, signed by their unitpersonnel section, and a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.

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

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

Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from anymilitary occupational specialty, have a generaltechnical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, andpass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 orvisit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of Operation

Central Issue Facility• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from

7:30-10:30 a.m.• Initial and partial issues — Monday-

Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-

Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —

Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call

526-3321.• Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-

5512/6477 for approval.Education Center hours of operation — The

Mountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on the first floor ofbuilding 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replacement Value claimants mustsubmit Department of Defense Form 1840R to thecarrier within 75 days. Shipment under DefensePersonal Property Program claimants must log intothe Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil and report all the items onlinewithin 75 days. Claims must be submitted withinnine months directly with carriers to receive fullreplacement value for missing and destroyeditems. All other claims should be submitted to FortCarson Claims Office within two years of the dateof delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort CarsonClaims Office at 526-1355 for more information.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office —is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located atbuilding 1430, room 233. During duty hours,Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hourphone number for after hours, holidays andweekends is 526-0051. Know your rights.

BOSS meetings are held thefirst and third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m.at The Foxhole. Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of TheHub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS”to 40404 to receive updates and event information.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Dinner: Closed

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

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

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

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

Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)

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


LaRochelle10th SFG(A)

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Company B, 1stBattalion, 67th ArmorRegiment. “I couldn’thave been any morewrong. The ASISTmodel really opened myeyes and I feel like I’m somuch better equipped tocare for my Soldiers ifthey are having issues.”

Additional leaderswill be certified in theweeks to come as the UnitMinistry Teams in thebrigade plan to holdASIST workshops everyother week. According toWay, the ASIST programwas incorporated on FortCarson by the 4th InfantryDivision through MissionSupport Order 10-0261 inApril 2010. The orderrequires battalions to havea minimum of 85 percentof their first-line leaderscertified.

U.S. Army GarrisonFort Carson will host afive-day ASIST workshopOct. 1-5 to certify addi-tional trainers on post.

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EST 2000 increases accuracy, saves moneyStory and photo by Sgt. April York

2nd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, used the Engagement SkillsTrainer 2000 at the Training Support Center Aug. 16to increase their accuracy and reduce their unit’s overall budget for qualifying on weapons.

“Some units, when they go downrange, seea tenfold increase in their Soldiers’ proficiencywhen they use the EST 2000,” said TroyPiirainen, TSC training aids, devices, simulatorsand simulations instructor.

Soldiers fire simulated weapons, with recoiland sound effects, set up in a classroom withprops to mimic the environment of a live-firerange and virtual targets projected on a screen.

The EST 2000 offers training for bothindividual and collective marksmanship trainingalong with “shoot and don’t shoot” scenarios,which are used by military police.

“The basic rifle marksmanship andadvanced rifle marksmanship tables appear to bevery realistic,” said Piirainen, a retired Armyfirst sergeant who has been working at the TSCsince 2008. “It’s actually harder to shoot on theEST, which makes it easier to shoot downrange.”

Saving money is a great motivation for thesimulated training, but the EST 2000 alsoprovides additional opportunities.

Soldiers get a chance to fire all different types ofweapons they normally wouldn’t get to shoot on therange, Piirainen said, such as the MK 19 grenademachine gun, M2 .50-caliber machine gun, M136 AT4rocket launcher and additional hand-held weapons.

The EST 2000 also reduces stress and safety hazards.With simulated rounds, the risk for injury is low.

“I think this is a more comfortable trainingenvironment to focus on the basics, and there is not

so much pressure on shooting,” said Spc. Lucas Ross,Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment,2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “The environment is a lot morecontrolled; there is no dust kicking up into your eyesand the weather doesn’t change on you.”

The EST ranges are supervised by noncommis-sioned officers who attend a “train the trainer” classto learn how to run the range. The classes are held atthe TSC the first and third Wednesday of each month.

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NANGARHAR PROVINCE,Afghanistan — When two suicide bombersdetonated their vests Aug. 8 against anInternational Security Assistance Force patrolmoving to a meeting in Asadabad, the capitalof Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan,they struck at the very heart of the “MountainWarrior” Brigade.

Killed in the blast were Command Sgt.Maj. Kevin Griffin, senior enlisted leader, 4thBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division;Maj. Thomas Kennedy, fire support officer;Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, air liaison officer,13th Air Support Operations Squadron; andRagaei Abdelfattah, U.S. Agency forInternational Development representative.

The four were on a patrol to a jointplanning meeting with Afghan ProvincialGovernment and military officials to discussupcoming security operations along with Col.James Mingus, 4th BCT commander; Col.Daniel Walrath, the adviser brigade’s seniorcommander; Lt. Col. Brandon Newton,commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; and severalother members of the Security Forces adviserteams working with the Mountain Warriorsin Kunar. Coordinating the efforts of thegovernment and the four different AfghanSecurity Forces in the province is a criticaleffort in paving the way for Afghan-led,planned and executed operations as ISAFsecurity forces increasingly take a secondary

role in securing these volatile areas.Mingus praised the work and sacrifice of

all those who have come before the brigade.Their progress, “has come at great cost, themost cost being human life.”

“If Kevin, Tom, DG and Ragaie, alongwith many others before them, were standinghere today, they would say ‘honor me byfinishing the cause,’” Mingus said. Thememorial was held on Forward OperatingBase Fenty Aug. 14 in front of a crowd ofmore than 500 Soldiers, civilians andAfghan officials.

Griffin joined the 4th BCT before itsrotation to the Joint Readiness Training Centerin November 2011, where he met and selectedPfc. Benjamin Secor to be on his security detail.

“He would say, ‘you need to fix yourself,but remember I still love you,” said Secor,noting Griffin’s kind but firm way of dealingwith Soldiers.

Griffin missed his Family, said Secor. “He missed his sons so much that he

took me and made me feel like family.” Gray had been with the brigade during

its extensive train up for Afghanistan,participating in all the exercises, bringinghis infectious, laid-back but hard workingattitude to the brigade staff during difficulttraining events, said Air Force Capt.Matthew Perry, 13th ASOS, his assistant airliaison officer. He remembered how Grayimmediately took him in when he joined theTactical Air Control Party.

“I could have never been more pleasedor happy to serve under such an admirableand caring leader,” said Perry. “His love

and passion for the TACP personnelwas unmatched.”

Kennedy, the new brigade firesupport officer, had just joined theMountain Warrior team in Afghanistan,but had already made a strongimpression on the rest of the staff. Maj.Rett Burroughs, the brigade signalsofficer, quickly befriended him.

“From the moment Maj. TomKennedy arrived to the brigadeheadquarters, he fit right in. He wasone of us,” said Burroughs. “He pulledup his sleeves and dove right into themission. In the short time he was withus here at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan, hemade an everlasting impression on us,”

Abdelfattah had worked tirelesslywith the Provincial ReconstructionTeams in the region to help Afghangovernment agencies meet the needs ofthe people more effectively. He had morethan 15 years of experience workingwith overseas development agencies.

“He was, at his essence, a committedhumanitarian, determined to use hisintellectual talents to make life better forthe most unfortunate and dispossessedpeople in this war-torn land,” saidRichard Riley, Department of State, ata memorial ceremony Aug. 9, held atthe U.S. Embassy.

The loss of any person is devas-tating, and the friends and Families ofthose members of the brigade whohave made the ultimate sacrificeremain in the thoughts and prayers oftheir fellow Mountain Warriors.

They would not want their fellowSoldiers to lose sight of the objective,however.

“This will be how we will honortheir sacrifice, that it not be in vain,”said Mingus.

They would expect no less.

Photo by Spc. Beth Raney

Lt. Col. Scott Green, commander, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment,4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, renders honors to thefallen at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 14, on Forward Operating BaseFenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The ceremony honored Command Sgt.Maj. Kevin Griffin, Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, Maj. Thomas Kennedy andRagaei Abdelfattah who were killed in a suicide attack Aug. 8.

Photo by Maj. Christopher Thomas

Dog tags bearing the names of the fallen adorn “Soldier’s Crosses,” a part of the memorial display for the fallen “Mountain Warriors”remembered during a memorial service Aug. 14 on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The display harkens backto the marking of combat gravesites and has come to symbolize a hero who has fallen in battle.

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As the school year began in ColoradoSprings, class was already in session for theinfantrymen of the 3rd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, as they tackledthe daunting task of earning the ExpertInfantryman Badge.

Forty-seven of the 279 “Iron Brigade”infantrymen who attempted to earn thebadge were awarded their EIBs Aug. 17 atthe Resiliency Campus.

“This is the top 10 percent of infantrymenin our brigade,” said Command Sgt. Maj.Douglas Maddi, senior enlisted leader, 3rdBCT, 4th Inf. Div., addressing the EIBrecipients at the ceremony. “With thatEIB, comes expectations. From now on,people are going to look to you to be anexpert in your field, which is what you’veproven this past week.”

The Expert Infantryman Badge, one ofthe highest marks of distinction in the U.S.Army infantry, was established in 1943 torecognize Soldiers who display a masteryof infantry skills.

“(The EIB) is a huge mark of distinction,”said Sgt. 1st Class Justin Weathers, seniorenlisted leader, Company B, 1st Battalion,8th Inf. Regiment. “That’s why it is referredto as the badge of excellence.”

To earn their badges, the 47 infantrymenhad to first qualify by proving themselvesto be prof icient in physical f itness,weapons marksmanship and finally, landnavigation, before moving on to theactual EIB evaluation.

The testing site was comprised of threelanes: urban, patrol and traffic controlpoint. Each encompassed a series of tasksthat had to be completed in succession. Thetasks included infantry-related skills, suchas calling for artillery fire, grenade use andapplying first aid. Also, to add anotherelement of difficulty, Soldiers had tocomplete each lane within 20 minutes.

“That’s the way it is downrange,” saidSgt. 1st Class Atanasio Viera, senior enlistedleader, Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.“It’s about handling stress; ‘Can I still thinkin a logical sequence when my heart ispumping and my vision is tunneling? Can Icalm down and execute?’”

Sgt. 1st Class Edward Whitaker, platoonleader, Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.,who was in charge of the patrol lane, said hislane simulated a scenario where a Soldier atan observation point, with enemy forcesapproaching, needs assistance. During testing,each Soldier was evaluated on how heapproached the scenario and how efficientlyhe executed his decisions.

While the 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.,“Fighting Eagles,” who built the lanes, werestill making minor tweaks and changes to the

Sgt. 1st Class Justin Weathers, senior enlisted leader, Company B, 1stBattalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, presents the Expert Infantryman Badge to Sgt. Patrick Gifford,Company B, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., during the EIB ceremony, Aug. 17.

Spc. Dylan Gaffney, Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrateshow to properly use an AT4 anti-tank weapon while he goes throughthe patrol lane of his Expert Infantryman Badge evaluation,Aug. 15.

Spc. Dylan Gaffney, Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, calls for fire during the patrol lane of the Expert InfantrymanBadge evaluation as Sgt. Blake Allen, Company A, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., grades him, Aug. 15.

4747 earn Expert Infantryman Badgesite, they were able to watch Soldiers use thetraining area every day, some even stayingafter the end of the duty day, to sharpen theirskills weeks prior to the EIB testing.

“Our guys did a remarkable job,” saidWeathers. “(They) put a lot of ingenuity inthis along with a lot of their personal time.They stayed out here in the hot, scorchingsun all day long; not to just build these lanes,but to build them expertly. This area wasbuilt so that Soldiers could receive goodtraining and be tested in a rigorous fashion.”

Throughout the construction of thetraining site and EIB testing, the FightingEagles received positive feedback from the4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson commandinggeneral, Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, anddeputy commanding general for support,Brig. Gen. Darsie Rogers.

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Thunderous roars from thetailpipes of choppers, cruisers andsport bikes were sent acrossSouthern Colorado by members ofthe 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, as they rodethrough the streets of Cripple Creek.

Twenty-seven Soldiers of the‘Iron’ Brigade hopped on theirbikes and traveled from ColoradoSprings to Cripple Creek to participate in the 25th Annual Saluteto American Veterans Rally Aug.17-Sunday to pay tribute to thenation’s active military and veterans.

“The Salute to AmericanVeterans Rally truly symbolizesAmerica’s dedication to recognizeour POWs, MIAs and veterans, andwill ensure that our country will not forget the cost of freedom,” said Col. Steven Cook, plans officer, 4th Inf. Div. “When you donot appreciate the cost of freedom,it becomes too easy to take forgranted; and when you take thingsfor granted, you tend to lose them.”

The Fort Carson bikers leftfrom Colorado Springs to meet upwith thousands of other motorcycleenthusiasts made up of active military, veterans and military supporters at Woodland Park, wherethey formed a motorcade, spanningmiles of roadway, to begin thePOW/MIA Recognition Ride, whichended in the heart of Cripple Creek.

“It makes me feel good,” saidStaff Sgt. Corey Forschee, 247thQuartermaster Company, 68thCombat Sustainment SupportBattalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade.“Hopefully, when I’m older I’ll still see things like this. It shows that the military sticks together.”

The 3rd BCT riders led the waywith the honor guard, as they enteredinto the city of Cripple Creek,where its citizens and visitors awaited to show support for the military of yesterday and today.

“This means a lot to me,” saidSgt. Joel Bartell, infantryman, 1stBattalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,3rd BCT. “My grandfather servedin World War II, and he passedaway a few years back. With himbeing a veteran, I’ve always honored what he did. Words can’treally describe how I feel.”

During the rally, the IronBrigade Soldiers participated inevents such as the POW/MIARemembrance Ceremony at theCripple Creek City Park, Saturday,and the Memorial Wall DedicationCeremony at the Mount PisgahCemetery, Sunday, which was supported by a salute battery from Battery B, 3rd Bn., 29th Field Artillery Regiment.

Although 3rd BCT commanderCol. Michael Kasales was not able to attend the rally due to his deployment in support of theIron Brigade’s Security ForceAssistance Team mission inAfghanistan, he was able to send his support for the eventthrough a letter read by his wife,Mary Kasales, at the POW/MIARemembrance Ceremony.

“With the thousands of bikers,motorcycle enthusiasts, and a few‘cagers’ that descend on CrippleCreek (for the rally), it is apparentthat camaraderie, respect and asense of pride continues to existbetween our nation’s warriors andthe patriotic citizens who supportthem,” Mary Kasales read. “I canthink of no better event that paystribute to the citizens from everygeneration, who courageously andwith honor, stood watch for thenation. I can’t wait for next year.”

From left, Staff Sgt. Antonio Olivarez and Pfc. Kenneth Hill, cannon crew members, and Spc.Zechariah Scott, fire direction specialist, Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fire a ceremonial cannon duringthe Memorial Wall Dedication Ceremony at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery, Sunday. Thememorial honors servicememembers stationed in Colorado who have paid the ultimatesacrifice since the events of 9/11. The ceremony was part of a three-day rally dedicated toshowing support for the military of yesterday and today.

Motorcycle enthusiasts from the3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, ride together with other bikers made up of activemilitary, veterans and military supporters, into Cripple Creek in a motorcade spanning miles of roadway, during the POW/MIARecognition Ride, Saturday.

‘Iron’ Brigade rides for those who paved way

“The Salute toAmerican VeteransRally truly symbolizesAmerica’s dedication torecognize our POWs,MIAs and veterans, and will ensure that ourcountry will not forgetthe cost of freedom.”

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“I hereby declare, on oath, that Iabsolutely and entirely renounce andabjure all allegiance to any prince,potentate, state or sovereignty ...”

Right hand raised and beaming withpride, 15 new citizens took the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at the Fort Carson Freedom Performing Arts Center, Aug. 16.

The oath was led by Bill Winfield,U.S. Citizenship and ImmigrationServices Denver Field Office.

The 15 newest Americans includedSoldiers, Airmen, a Marine and Familymembers representing 11 differentcountries: Czech Republic, Colombia,

Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, MarshallIslands, Mexico, Palau, Panama,Philippines, Poland and Turkey.

Winfield welcomed the formerforeigners into a cultural, religious andideologically diverse group of citizenswho form the United States of America.

“People continue to immigrate hereto the United States for many differentreasons. Some are drawn for economicopportunities, other for religious orpolitical freedom. Some come to join afamily member, … others had to leavetheir family behind knowing they willnever see them again,” Winfield said.“But each of you has a story to tell, astory that involves risk, courage and a story of hope. And I hope that youshare your story with your children and your children’s children so that it

will not be forgotten.”Each new citizen’s story of

arriving in the United States was asvaried as his origins.

Marine Lance Cpl. David DeLeon,assigned to Marine Air ControlSquadron 23 at Buckley Air ForceBase in Aurora, plans to celebrate thenew citizenship with family. He wasborn in Panama and enlisted in 2011with the “desire to have a better lifepretty much, become better. Right now I am a Marine, which I neverexpected to be one, and … I’ll just try to do my best,” he said.

The path that led DeLeon to naturalization was fast tracked.

“After I enlisted, it didn’t take methat long, perhaps three months or so,” he said.

Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Pvt.Parmiria M. Kipetu, Company B, 1stBattalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, initially came to the UnitedStates to study and then he chose tojoin the military because “there is also education for military.”

He remembers well the night hearrived from Africa.

“The first thing I saw was the SpaceNeedle in Seattle, and the lights, thedifferent lights, very different from the lighting system in Kenya. When wewere almost landing, you see all thelights and people busy, by themselves.”

Generosity was another trait of the American people Kipetu experienced right away.

“I didn’t have a cell phone so I had to borrow one from people I didn’t know and they actually helpedme out. I think America is a greatcountry. Yes, it is.”

Besides English, Kipetu speaksSwahili, his native language, andMaasai, an African tribal dialect. Hehopes to join Special Forces in thefuture and perhaps serve for the U.S.Army Africa Command where his language skills would be most valuable.

Native of Czech Republic, LucieHolloway arrived as a college studentin 2004 and submitted an applicationfor the green card immediately. Shemoved to Colorado to follow herAmerican husband, Capt. KevinHolloway assigned to 4th Sqdn., 10th

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4th Infantry Division Public Affairs

The strength of the Soldier is Family, and whenone Family member threatens that strength bychoosing to inflict pain on his loved ones, theVictim Advocacy Services Program is there toshield those who need help.

As stated in Army Regulation 608-18, the programassists and supports victims of domestic violenceand child abuse. Victim advocates do this by providing crisis intervention, help in getting medicalcare, information on laws and court processes, shelterreferrals and other resources available to victims.

“We help victims obtain protection orders; provide accompaniment to court, to testifying, to thespouse’s command; we can go to the emergency room;point them in the right direction for counseling; and direct them to many different institutions for financial support, depending on their needs,” said MarianaGrauptman, victim advocate, ArmyCommunity Service. “A lot oftimes they utilize us just for help in navigating the system.”

The victim advocates workwith many different agencies in thecourse of assisting victims, includingSocial Work Services, militarypolice, criminal investigation division, Judge Advocate General,financial services, Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital, New ParentSupport Services on post, districtattorneys and Department ofHuman Services, said Grauptman.They also work with the command,

not just for prosecution, but also to provide outreach and preventive training to Soldiers.

Social Work Services is the medical side of the Family Advocacy Program, providing counselingto victims; Department of Human Services isColorado’s child protective services.

Victims have two options when reportingdomestic violence: restricted and unrestricted, saidGrauptman. In restricted reporting, law enforcementand the command are not notified, while in unrestricted reporting they are notified.

“A lot of times, victims are concerned about privacy, legal repercussions, how it affects theircareer,” said Grauptman. “Restricted reporting stillallows counseling services and allows them tounderstand options without having to take theplunge into unrestricted reporting.”

When a report is unrestricted, the legal processis independent of the victim, but they may still

be asked to testify.“When a domestic violence

case is brought to civil court, it’snot Mrs. Smith v. Mr. Smith, it’s Colorado v. Mr. Smith, due toso many cases of dropped charges,”said Grauptman. “There are a lot of external and internal factors that can influence a person to drop charges — misplaced guilt,reconciliation, pressure fromfriends and family. The districtattorney’s decision to go forwardwill be based on what they think is best, not what the victim wants, though that may be takeninto consideration.”

If victim advocates are notified

of domestic violence by military police or theSoldier’s command, the report is automatically unrestricted. Chaplains and medical personnel canboth take restricted reports. Colorado has a JaneDoe law that allows someone to seek medical help without saying what they are there for.

“Sometimes Evans (Army Community Hospital)calls when they suspect domestic violence and wecan make contact with a possible domestic violencevictim,” said Grauptman. “If they say it wasn’tdomestic violence, we take them at their word.”

Whether first contact happens at the hospital or by phone, those early moments can be importantwhen assisting a victim of domestic violence.

“A lot of times, crisis intervention meansresponding in emergencies; the victim is scared, hurtand doesn’t know where to turn or who to talk to,” saidGrauptman. “Sometimes safety is a concern. We callcommanders in the middle of the night and they pickup their phone, bless their hearts. Safety is the firstpriority. Are they safe at home? (Are they) safe with the spouse? The answer to (those) questionsleads to what the next step is in assisting the victim.”

The Victim Advocacy Program is solely concerned with the victim, but also benefits the Army.

“Soldiers are not an island. In order for aSoldier to be effective, in addition to their chain ofcommand and noncommissioned officer supportchannel, Soldiers need a support system, which isthe Family,” said Master Sgt. Jose Colon, leadSexual Harassment Assault Response Preventionrepresentative for the 4th Infantry Division.“Domestic violence tears at the fabric of that support system, destroys that support system, making that Soldier ineffective.

“We want to ensure (thehome) environmentdoesn’t turn violent.That’s why we haveprograms that giveSoldiers ways to copewith and deal withstressors to preventdomestic violence.”

— Master Sgt. Jose Colon See Victim on Page 18


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Maj. Thomas Kennedy— With deepest regret tothe Family of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Cort Mukina at 814-460-5455.

Spc. Nerissa Cruz — With deepest regret to theFamily of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to her estate should contact 1st Lt. Amber Sanchez at 719-534-3662.

Pfc. Ryan Kennedy — With deepest regret to theFamily of the deceased. Anyone having claimsagainst or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Yancy Bush at 228-229-6965.

Upcoming eventsInformation technology working group — The next

IT working group meeting takes place Sept. 4 at10:30 a.m. at McMahon Auditorium. The meetingis open to all Fort Carson personnel and will focus on updating personnel on the information management officer program and policy changesaffecting those with elevated privileges.

Blood drive — The U.S. Air Force Academy hostsits annual three-day Armed Services BloodProgram blood drive in Arnold Hall Sept. 10-12from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit https://www.militarydonor.com/index.cfm to register byusing the sponsor code USAFA1. Appointmentsare not required, but are encouraged. Donorsmust be 17 years old or older, weigh at least110 pounds and have a state or federal form of photo identification.

Privately Owned Weapon Range safety days —the Fort Carson Privately Owned Weapon range hosts safety days Saturday, Sept. 22 and Oct. 20. Contact Master Sgt. Willie R.Chatman Sr. at 526-3058 or Jose L. Colon-Rosaat 526-9717 for more information.

Retiree Appreciation Day — The annual RetireeAppreciation Day takes place Oct. 13 from 7 a.m. to noon at McMahon Auditorium and theSpecial Events Center. Call 526-0682, 526-2260or 524-2342 for more information.

General announcements

TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients willno longer be able to access online accounts withMHS/iAS username and password. Users musteither use a registered Department of DefenseCommon Access Card or register for a DOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may also receivepersonal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at EvansArmy Community Hospital or Veterans AffairsRegional Office.

Cooling system undergoes repairs — One of the two chilling systems that provide cooling for the majority of the “banana belt” area of the cantonment is undergoing emergency repairs.Buildings in the area, which include barracks, dining facilities, gyms and administrative buildings, are currently receiving limited cooling. Repairs to the chiller is anticipatedwithin the next several weeks. The Directorate of Public Works apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. DPW willnotify facility managers of outages or changes to the cooling system due to the repairs. Call the DPW Operations and Maintenance Division at 526-9241, 719-491-2943 or email [email protected] for more information.

School lunch and breakfast program — SchoolDistrict 8 is accepting applications for thenational School Lunch and School Breakfastprograms. Application forms are being providedto all homes with a letter to parents. Additionalcopies are available in each school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifyingdata. Applications may be submitted any timeduring the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] more information.

Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving

personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulancecrew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.

New prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptions from a TRICARE networkprovider will be filled at the Soldier and FamilyCare Center located adjacent to and east ofEvans Army Community Hospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility willreduce wait time. The SFCC pharmacy is openMonday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.The pharmacy is located on the first floor near the east entrance of the facility; park in the“G” lot, east of the building. Call 719-503-7067or 719-503-7068 for more information.

Warrior Family Medicine becomes Iron Horse —Effective immediately, the name of Warrior FamilyMedicine Clinic has changed to Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic. The clinic is still located on the second floor of Evans Army CommunityHospital. Hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 526-9277 for more information.

2-1-1 data expands to two counties — The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments has partnered with Pikes Peak United Way to include 2-1-1 data for 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 1,500 local resources to assist the militarycommunity, service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.org formore information.

Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matchedbased on their origination and destinationpoints, as well as days and times of travel.Users specify whether they are offering a ride,need a ride or if they are interested in sharingdriving duties. When a “match” is found, users are notified immediately of rider options,allowing them to contact and coordinateridesharing within minutes. Access the ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.

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

Ongoing events

Yard sales — can be held on post the first andthird Saturday of the month through December.Post residents set up their items in front of their homes. Single Soldiers and Families whoreside off post can set up in the building 5510 parking lot. Yard sales are organized andconducted by the Installation Mayoral Program,the Directorate of Public Works HousingLiaison Office and the Balfour Beatty FamilyHousing Office. Call the Mayoral Program at 526-8303 or Army Community Service at526-4590 for more information.

Seeking speakers — The Fort Carson Public AffairsOffice is seeking Soldiers, Family members andcivilians from Fort Carson to speak about theirwork, training and varied experiences to public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region.Speakers must be well-qualified professionalswho know how to capture and maintain an audience’s attention for 20-30 minutes. Speakersshould be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations, community leaders,

civic groups and schools. Contact CommunityRelations at 526-1246 or 526-1256.

Al-Anon meetings — Al-Anon is a 12-step programfor families and friends of alcoholics (admitted ornot). Meetings take place in the conference room of The Colorado Inn at 6 p.m. every Monday.Attendance is free and anyone can attend theseopen, anonymous meetings. Contact Al-AnonService Center at 719-632-0063 for information.

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 other nutrition-related diseases or illnesses. Nutritionclasses include heart-healthy/lipid, weight loss,pregnancy nutrition, commissary tour/healthy shopping 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, open toSoldiers, Family members and retirees, includepreparation of wills, powers of attorney, namechanges and stepchild adoptions. The office also offers counseling and provides advice forindividuals dealing with landlord/tenant, militaryadministrative, tax, family law and consumerissues, as well as counsel and representation of Soldiers going through medical and physical evaluation boards. The office is openfrom 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 availableMonday and Thursday beginning at 11:30 a.m.The Legal Assistance Office offers a divorce and separation video briefing followed by a general question-and-answer session Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m. Attorneys cannot represent clients indivorce proceedings in court, however, a referral list of private attorneys is available. Call 526-5572/5573 for details.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly — meets in the GrantLibrary conference room Thursdays. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. Annual membership fee is $26 andincludes the TOPS magazine. Monthly dues are $5. Call Norma Rook at 719-531-7748 or TOPS at 800-932-8677 for more information.


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By Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works

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Inspectors from the ColoradoDepartment of Public Health andEnvironment and the regional U.S.Environmental Protection Agencywill visit Fort Carson Sept. 11 for the installation’s annual hazardouswaste inspection.

Due to Fort Carson’s status as aResource Conservation and RecoveryAct permit holder and a large quantity generator of hazardouswaste, the installation is subjected to annual compliance inspections conducted by CDPHE and the EPA,said Jacob Naeyaert, Directorate of Public Works Environmental DivisionInstallation RCRA program manager.

Regulators from the two agenciescan stop by and inspect any unit, tenant or directorate that is involved in hazardous waste generating activities, but they will be primarilyfocused on the Hazardous WasteStorage Facility, building 9248,satellite accumulation points, industrial facilities and motor pools,he said. The generation of hazardouswaste can come from operations suchas fuel management and testing; solvent use; oil changes; industrialcleaner use; and laboratory operations

and prescription drug managementat Evans Army Community Hospital.

The DPW EnvironmentalDivision provides guidance and assistance to ensure the installationpasses the inspection. In the last five years of inspections, Fort Carsonhas had zero monetary violations.

Some of the most commonchecklist items regulators look forduring an inspection include theimproper storage and labeling of hazardous waste, and whether military members and civilians havecompleted the Annual HazardousWaste Awareness Training.

“Units and activities should confirm that all containers of materialsor waste are properly marked, labeled,closed and protected from the elements; spills have been properlycleaned; inspection forms of storage tanks are current; and thatinventories of materials are up todate,” said Naeyaert. “Also, personnelwho handle or turn in waste to theHazardous Waste Storage Facilitymust complete Annual HazardousWaste Awareness Training.”

Violations encounteredduring the inspection can carry a range of consequences, includingreporting a unit to its chain of command and

monetary penalties of up to $37,500 per violation, per day. Theinstallation can seek reimbursementfor any incurred fines or penaltiesfrom a unit or activity.

Naeyaert encourages those working at facilities that could be inspected to prepare for theinspectors, to include determining a route to take them through the facility.

“Inspectors can, and have in thepast, spoken with Soldiers, civiliansand contractors during their inspec-tion,” he said. Innocent commentsregarding waste management aretaken seriously by inspectors,recorded and may serve as a basisfor a negative inspection finding.

Between now and the inspectiondate, the DPW EnvironmentalCompliance Assessment Team isworking with its assigned units,directorates, activities, tenants and contractors to pre-inspect andreview hazardous waste managementactivities. The ECAT can be contacted at 526-4446.

For more information about the upcoming hazardous waste inspection,

call the DPW Environmental Division at 526-1686.

Cavalry Reg., 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.Although she may miss “the food, the

history and the old buildings of her nativeland,” she chose to become an Americanfor “love of freedom and the fact that eachstate is different” … wherever you go,there is so much to do and see, she said.

Kate McNeely, Fort Carson immigration services, said ArmyCommunity Service assists the MountainPost applicants to review immigrationpaperwork and confirm filing status with the Denver Immigration Office.

“We naturalize an average of 300 newcitizens a year,” she said, “and we host anaturalization ceremony every month.”The candidates come from all over the world, and the nationalities more represented come from the Philippines,Africa and Germany, she said.

The path to citizenship is a long andintense process. McNeely said its timevaries depending upon each individual’sability to complete the necessary documen-tation and whether a candidate is activeduty or a Family member, for example.

Naturalization applicants must provehigh moral character, ace a backgroundcheck, demonstrate an ability to read,write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language, and have a knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government.

Only at the end of this process canpeople be sworn in as American citizens.

Soldiers and Family members wanting to become U.S. citizens can contact McNeely at 526-0457 or [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

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The disease can be transmitted to humans viainfected mosquitoes. Mild symptoms can includefever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting andsometimes swollen lymph glands or a skin rash onthe chest, stomach and back. Severe West Nile virus symptoms can include high fever, headache,neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, paralysis and possibly death if not treated.

The following tips can help prevent the spread of the virus:Personal precautions• Avoid areas of standing water including puddles,

wetlands and ditches — these areas provide ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes.

• Use insect repellents containing DEET when outdoors and be sure to follow the manufacturer’srecommendations for use. Children younger than 12 should not use DEET in concentrationsgreater than 10 percent.

• Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors.

• Limit outside activities at dawn and dusk whenmosquitoes are most active.

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and other containers every four-seven days. • Drain all standing water, regardless of amount

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“We emphasize domestic violenceprevention because our profession is a highly stressful one,” he said. “Wehave the stress of deployments, thestress of long hours at work, economicproblems; all of which contribute to a stressful environment at home.

“We want to ensure that environment doesn’t turn violent. That’s why we have programs that give Soldiers ways to cope with

and deal with stressors to preventdomestic violence.”

Friends, Family members and concerned neighbors are all welcometo contact victim advocates.

“If someone has questions about domestic violence, the victim, friends, people in the unit orcommunity, we are willing to answerquestions,” said Grauptman. “If we don’t have the answers, we are willing to track them down. We onlytake reports from victims, though.”

While there are many services

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“The most important thing we provide is support. A lot of times theydon’t see a way out, they were raised indomestic violence,” said Grauptman.“Very often we are the first person, the only person, they receive positive support from. We don’t have judgments,we don’t have opinions, we are here to listen and support their decisions.”

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Victims of domestic abuse or thosewith questions can contact the victimadvocate office at 866-804-8763, or the24/7 emergency line at 719-243-7907.

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from the 43rd Sustainment Brigadehow to identify potential explosivedevices Aug. 16 at training area 11.

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By Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

Outside the wire on training area 11, quartermasters trolled the ground with the newestmine detection equipment, searching for commandwire, homemade explosive device triggers and other material that could indicate a possible threat.

“This is something new,” said Sgt. 1st ClassLowell Credo, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. “I’m aquartermaster so this is something that I never get to do. Hopefully I’ll never have to (use theequipment), but if I do, I’ll know how.”

Nearby, Jason Briglin kept a watchful eye, helping Soldiers calibrate and operate the mine-detecting equipment.

“We’re pushing the edge of the most updated andthe newest equipment,” said Briglin, route clearanceand search trainer with the Fort Carson CounterImprovised Explosive Device Integration Cell. “We’rehelping to change things and make them better.”

Briglin said it is imperative for all Soldiers to be able to recognize IED indicators, no matterwhat their specific job may be.

“For a ground troop, it’s essential,” he said.Throughout the past decade, servicemembers

have encountered a difficult battlefield with insurgents, suicide bombers and perhaps the most deadly enemy — the IED.

In 2008, servicemembers faced 3,467 IED-related incidents in Afghanistan, according to military reports. In 2011, that number grew tomore than 16,000.

“IEDs are not going away,” said John Dill, team lead for the Fort Carson Counter IEDIntegration Cell. “In 2011, troops were experiencingon average (about 45) incidents per day.”

To address this challenge, officials employedcounter-IED experts to help troops identify theoften elusive weapon in hopes of reducing the number of casualties. In 2009, Fort Carson

became the first to establish a team.“This first started out with me

sitting behind a desk in a cubicle in a corner at the old division headquarters,” said Patrick Simmons,IED awareness trainer.

Throughout the next three years,the one-person shop grew to a seven-person team made up of Army veteransand experts in their career fields.

The mission of the team: to trainas many troops as possible.

“IED awareness is not so muchabout the device itself, but what tolook for,” said Russell Stokes, counter-IED integrator, retired sergeant majorand combat veteran. “We’re teachingSoldiers the indicators for IEDs.”

Stokes said it is important for all Soldiers to be able to recognizeIED indicators, which may include disturbances on the ground, rockmarkers and “ant trails” that mayconceal wires.

“When I was going to Afghanistan,this (training) didn’t exist,” he said. “As late as 2009, some of (this training) was happening in country,but now we’re bringing it back home.”

As a counter-IED integrator,Stokes teaches Soldiers in the classroom as well as in the field.

“We’re highly flexible,” he said. “Wecan tailor training to meet the needs of the unit.”

“We’re here to support their training,” said Dill, a retired field artillery officer. “We will train in garrison or downrange.”

That dedication has led to an exponential spike in troop training.

In its first year, the team trained 1,100 Soldiersin counter-IED detection. As of July, the staff

has trained more than 12,000 Soldiers in a variety of areas including IED awareness, robotics, search and clearance, biometrics and battlefield forensics. With each course, the team of experts also provides cultural understandingto help Soldiers consider how they might handle different situations with civilians.

Dill said the program fills a necessary gap in

troop training, allowing Soldiers to practice with the newest equipment.

He added that units can arrange for a variety of courses to bolster skills. Units may also check out the equipment to take on training missions.

“It’s so often we have someone say, ‘Wow, I wish I had this on my last deployment,’” Briglinsaid. “All we want to do is just train Soldiers.”

Soldiers conduct battlefieldforensics withSarah Porteus,right, a bio-metricstrainer for theFort CarsonCounterImprovisedExplosiveDeviceIntegration Cell. In additionto trainingSoldiers onidentifyingpotential IEDthreats, theseven-personteam alsotrains in searchand clearance, battlefieldforensics, biometrics and robotics.

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WASHINGTON — Improvingawareness and access to Army civilianfunctional and leader development training programs and opportunities and projecting future requirements wasthe primary focus of a recent three-dayevent held in the National Capital Region.

The Army Civilian Training andLeader Development Symposium broughttogether Civilian Education System quotamanagers, workforce development andcommand training managers, and functional career representatives and civilian career program managers fromacross the Army to discuss topics from the strategic to the tactical levels.

“This week is about people and strategy,” said Vicki Brown, the Army’schief of civilian training and leaderdevelopment in the Army G-3/5/7Training Directorate. Brown said thesymposium was designed to empowerparticipants, giving them the informationand resources they need to provide the highest levels of service to their commanders, supervisors and employees.

Presentations ranged from an update on civilianworkforce transformation initiatives, Army LearningModel and the civilian role in the Army Profession,to submitting command civilian training requirementsin the Total Army Centralized Individual TrainingSolicitation system and using Army Career Trackerto prepare and track Individual Development Plans.To help develop synergy, participants and topicsspanned the overlapping personnel and training program areas of the Army G-1 (civilian employeecompetencies and career maps) and Army G-3/5/7(Civilian Training Management and Policies), aswell as workforce development, which is most often a completely separate entity.

Sponsored by the Army G-3/5/7 TrainingDirectorate CTLD team, the symposium also included Department of Defense strategies on leader development strategy and core leadershipcompetencies, to include leveraging interagencytraining programs across the federal governmentfrom both a resource and enterprisewide learning perspective.

“We want civilians to be able to effectively leadDOD’s complex missions,” said David Rude, chief ofthe Leader and Professional Development Division,DOD Civilian Personnel Management Service. “Ourfocus is making sure that civilians realize their fullestpotential — whatever that potential is, wherever theirtalents and passions take them — that we have a culture that is supportive to help them get there and to therefore achieve the organization’s mission.”

Dustin Brown, Office of Management and

Budget in the Executive Office of the President at the White House, began the conference with apresentation focused on program efficiency, evaluation and improvement.

“Too often we are more concerned with puttinga plan into place than actually implementing theplan. Leaders and managers are responsible for resultsand must put as much emphasis on implementationof good ideas as the ideas themselves,” he said.

Anthony Stamilio, deputy assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, discussed his recent briefing at the chief of staff of the Army’s Leader Development Forum, where he talked about civilian workforce leader development with a receptive audience.

“There is some pretty significant momentum,”in Armywide emphasis on civilian leader development, but work still needs to be done in communicating to leaders and employees, he said.

Continued Armywide education is key, according toCol. Todd A. McCaffrey, Directorof Training, Army G-3/5/7.McCaffrey said he was more than20 years into his career before he was really exposed to the contributions of Army civilians.

“I don’t need to tell you how critical Army civilians are to the mission we do every day,” he said.But that understanding is generally

lacking on the uniformed side, especiallyat the more junior levels where manyofficers have little day-to-day interactionwith Army civilians. He encouraged participants to take every opportunity to educate uniformed leaders on theimportance of civilians and civilian training opportunities.

According to the 2011 Center forArmy Leadership Survey of ArmyLeadership Army Civilian Leaders reportreleased earlier this month, the leadercompetency “develops others” continuesto receive the highest number of negativeassessments, with only 52 percent ratedas effective or very effective, according to Vicki Brown. She said that presents a clear challenge in ensuring civilian leaders have the training they need to beeffective coaches and mentors and leadtheir teams and organizations to success.

“The role of the Army civilians isgoing to become more and more critical,”McCaffrey added. Army civilians currently comprise some 60 percent of theArmy’s generating force — the supportforce that prepares, trains and educatesSoldiers for current and future operations.

“We are past the days when we can leave theArmy civilian corps at home, deploy the Army, execute our mission and do that with just green suiters. It’s just not possible. It is no more possibleto do that than it is to leave the Reserve componentat home,” McCaffrey said.

Brown said the symposium centered on tying all the various resources, tools and informationtogether, and emphasized the need for all participants to work together as a team to strengthen the Army civilian corps for the future.She also focused on developing a Community ofPractice for all Training Managers to facilitate an environment of interconnectedness among thosewho manage the training function.

“The event was informative, interesting, andengaging,” said Tamara Elston,from the Installation ManagementCommand’s G-1 TalentManagement Office. “Every aspectof (the training) was pertinent to what we do every day. It’s anexciting time in our arena withcivilian workforce transformationand the release of Army CareerTracker for Civilians.”

Elston said it was beneficialto network with the G-3 CTLDstaff, as well as the more than 100 professionals who attendedfrom across the various training,workforce development andcareer program lanes.

John Hennessey, with the Army Training and Doctrine Command G-3 CivilianTraining and Leader Development Office, discusses an issue with the group duringthe Army Civilian Training and Leader Development Symposium in Washington.

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Your primary care manager suggests you go see a specialist. Maybe it’s for an evaluationor for a specific treatment, you just know you need to make another appointment andwant to make it quickly.

Whether this is your first referral or the50th, having all the information before makingthe appointment can save time and money. Youcan quickly start managing referral informationby registering at http://TriWest.com.

When a patient needs care that their primarydoctor can’t provide, they will get a referral tosee someone else. The request for a referral goesto TriWest Healthcare Alliance for processingand matching the needed care with a local network specialist (when available). Those wholive near a military installation with a medicalclinic that offers the required specialty care maybe assigned to the military clinic for care.

When the referral request is authorized,TriWest will provide the name and contactinformation of the network specialist and the expiration date of the referral — if theappointment isn’t made within the timeallowed you may have to go back to

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and make an appointment. Network providerswill submit claims to TriWest and send anyresults back to the primary doctor.

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Register for a TriWest.com account andreceive an email notification when the referral isprocessed — usually within a day or two of theprimary doctor submitting the request. Oncereceived, log into http://TriWest.com to find out who will be providing the specialty care.Beneficiaries can choose to receive a letter in themail with their specialist information, but thatmay take up to 10 days after the request is made.

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Aug. 2, 1945 — 10th Mountain Division returnsfrom Italy and is assigned to Carson until inactivation in October.

Aug. 25, 1945 — Last class graduates from the Army Nurse Corps Training Center headquarteredat Camp Carson. More than 3,000 nurses weretrained from October 1943 to August 1945.

Aug. 24, 1947 — Detail of Soldiers leave for Mount Rainier, Wash., to attempt evacuation of the bodies of 32 Marines killed during a plane crash.Extreme weather conditions result in the cancelation of the mission.

Aug. 10, 1951 — Carson takes on an Asian atmosphere as the post is selected by RKO Pictures as the site for the movie “The Korean Story” starring Robert Mitchum.

Aug. 17, 1951 — 313th Engineer Group commended for completing more than$200,000 worth of construction work in two Colorado National Forests.

Aug. 15, 1952 — The first TV antenna is installed on the roof of Capt. Melvin Beetle’s quarters. Others soon follow.

Aug. 16, 1954 — The Mountain Post is named a permanent post and renamed Fort Carson, retroactive to July 1.

August 1961 — The 2nd Missile Command is inactivated to cadre a new Fort Carson Army Training Center.

Aug. 25, 1972 — Maj. Gen. James F. Hamlet, a distinguished black aviator,assumes command of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson.

Aug. 1, 1976 — Two Huey helicopters from the 571st Medical Detachment and a CH-47 Chinook from the 179th Aviation Company join local officials in a relief effort following the Big Thompson Canyon Flood near Loveland. “Ironhorsemen” are credited with lifting more than 1,200 victims to safety.

Aug. 1, 1991 — 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson begin deploying 194 pieces of equipment and 2,195 personnel in support of Reforger 91 in Germany.

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building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is open to members of all branches of service.Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information.

Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ Memorial

Chapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for details.

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

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains

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

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

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

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

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

Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 or719-649-1671for more information.

Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Familymembers andfriends who aresuicide survivors,meets the secondTuesday of eachmonth from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen HeroesFamily Center,

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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. Communion 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 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. 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/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

JEWISHFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact Chap. (Lt. Col.) Fields at 503-4090/4099 for Jewish service and study information

ISLAMIC SERVICESFort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut, 632-3364 for information.

(FORT CARSON OPEN CIRCLE) WICCASunday 1 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]

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Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Pete Keough43rd Sustainment Brigade

For nearly 11 years, our nation has been at war fighting not only forour own freedom as a sovereignnation, but for other nations as well.

Our military has performedexceptionally and has risen far abovethe expectations of our citizens. OurArmy, and more specifically, theSoldiers and Family members of the4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,have been profoundly engaged from the beginning with this gallant effortand have served with unwaveringcommitment and perseverance.

As I was speaking with a civilianpastor friend of mine last week, hesaid something that I have often forgotten to think about. He said, “Iam amazed at what you and your fellow Soldiers do. There is no way I could do it. You all are amazing.”

At first, I shook it off as a simplecomment of appreciation, but thenstarted to realize the truth in what hewas saying. The Soldiers and Familymembers of our Army truly are

amazing. Life in the Army is not foreveryone, and the calling we have toserve our nation is not an easy one.If it were easy, anyone could do it.But as we know, it is not easy andnot just anyone can do what we do.

In Isaiah 6, the prophetwas brought into the presenceof God and was confrontedwith who he was as a man,then given the mission ofgoing before God’s peoplewith a difficult message thatnot just any person coulddeliver. As God called Isaiahfor this specific mission, hedid so knowing that Isaiahwas the right person with theright character and ability tosucceed. In Isaiah 6:8 Godsaid, “Whom shall I send?Who will go for us?” Instantly, Isaiahreplied, “Here am I, send me.”

Just like Isaiah, we are a peoplewho have answered a call to do thevery thing most people could or wouldnever do. Our nation asked “who willgo for us” and you have responded“here am I, send me.” Just as my pastor friend said, your service to

our nation and to our Army is nothing short of amazing.

Our calling to be a Soldier is notan easy one; nor was the call thatIsaiah received from God and wascommissioned to carry out. Thoughour missions and directives are different, the one thing we do have

in common is a collective mission to protect our nation and her citizens,no matter where that may take us. It is my prayer that God richly blesses you as you continue to servethis great nation of ours and the people who benefit from your selfless service.

“Then I heard the voice ofthe Lord saying, ‘Whomshall I send? And whowill go for us?’ And I said,‘Here am I. Send me!’ ”

— Isaiah 6:8

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Weapons are a common item for Soldiers to possess. Fromtheir issued weapons to privatelyowned firearms, Soldiers aretrained and familiar with firearms.

Privately owned weaponsmust be registered if they aregoing to be stored or brought onpost. Fort Carson Regulation 210-18 states that if a Soldier,Family member or civilian plansto store or bring his weapon onpost (to include Piñon CanyonManeuver Site), it must be registered within three workingdays of the weapon beingacquired. Failing to adhere to thisis a violation of Article 92 of theUniform Code of Military Justice,failure to obey a general order.

Soldiers who live off post andhave no intention of bringing theweapon on post do not have to register their firearm with FortCarson. Individuals possessing aConcealed Carry Permit from an off post agency may not carry a concealed weapon on post.

Pursuant to Colorado law

(CRS 18-12-213), the state ofColorado will recognize a validpermit issued in another state if the permit was issued to a resident of the state issuing thepermit, and the ConcealedHandgun Permit holder is 21years of age or older, and theother state recognizes Coloradopermits as valid in their state aslisted in the accompanying box.

When traveling with aColorado permit, it is advisable to contact the state you are visitingto confirm reciprocity and toreview that state’s firearms laws.The state of Colorado no longerrecognizes the validity of any permit issued by any state to anonresident of that state.

People wanting to registerweapons on post need to pick upthe required forms at the FortCarson Police Station. Do not bringa weapon into the Fort CarsonPolice Station; write down theweapon information and bring it in.

Any questions about privatelyowned weapons on post should be directed to the Fort CarsonPolice Station at 526-6199.

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The long intramural softball regular season is over; now all that is left is to decidewho, if anyone, will succeed the 759thMilitary Police Battalion as post champions.

Twelve teams have the opportunity tostand as the best team in the intramural league this year. Some of those teams battled for the title last year while a few of the teams are new to the playoff race.

One of the few certainties to this year’splayoffs is that each of the 12 teams has agreat chance of finishing the season as thechampion. This year has shown teams withbalanced lineups who play offense and defense equally efficiently. The tournamentincludes teams that are long on experiencedplayers and fresh young faces that have produced some great results.

This year, the intramural league was divided into two leagues, the American andNational leagues. Each league will have sixrepresentatives, but there will be no leagueaffiliation when it comes to the playoff brackets, said Amber Zurita, intramural sportsdirector. She said the teams will be placed in the bracket based solely on their seeding.

The American League representatives,seeded first-sixth are the Directorate of Familyand Morale, Welfare and Recreation (two-timerunner-ups); U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson;1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division;Company A, 4th Brigade Support Battalion,1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; and the 64th BrigadeSupport Bn., 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

The National League representatives, seeded first-sixth are the 183rd MaintenanceCompany, 68th Combat Sustainment Support

Bn., 43rd Sustainment Brigade; 52ndEngineer Bn.; Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 1st Bn., 68th ArmorRegiment, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div; 759thMilitary Police Bn.; 2nd Bn., 4th FA Reg.,214th Fires Brigade; and the 59th Quarter-master Company, 68th CSSB, 43rd SB.

DFMWR may have the most completeteam this year. The team finished second in each of the past two intramural playoffs.The DFMWR team is so low key that it wentthrough the entire regular season without many people paying attention to the fact that it had the best record in the American League.Most of the players on the roster have beentogether the past two years, giving the team an edge on other teams from an experiencestandpoint; its talent also gives the team anedge coming into the playoffs.

The DFMWR team did something thisyear that many teams that make it to the titlegame and lose rarely do — it actually gotmore talent and much better since last year.Getting more talent is not as important as getting that talent to play well together andthat is exactly what Cliff Mendes, DFMWRcoach, has been able to do this year.

Contrast that to the defending champion759th MP Company that has lost a number of the key players from last year’s team butstill was good enough to make it into the tournament while getting new players tounderstand its system.

The National League’s top seeded team,183rd Maint., is also a team that has done a lot of good things this year and may be the most battle-tested team in the playoffs. It has certainly been one of the more consistent teams this year as it has shown itcan play its best game no matter the level of the competition it faces.

Softball playoffs kick off Monday

Moe Daniels, 759th Military Police Battalion, settles under a foul ballduring intramural league action. Daniels and the defending championswill begin play in this year’s tournament Monday at 6:30 p.m.

MountaineerMountaineer Sports FeatureSports FeatureTrojansprep Mitch Johnson, Fountain-FortCarson High School head football coach, instructs linemen during a practice session Monday at the highschool football field. TheTrojans will open their seasonThursday when they host thePine Creek Eagles at 7 p.m. The rest of the Trojans homeschedule is Sept. 14 vs. RockCanyon, Oct. 12 vs. Castle Viewand Oct. 26 vs. Heritage. Allhome games will begin at 7 p.m.The Trojans road schedule isSept. 7 at Columbine at 7:30p.m.; Sept. 21 at Palmer (GarryBerry Stadium in ColoradoSprings) at 7 p.m.; Sept. 28 atValor Christian at 7 p.m.; Oct. 5at Legend High School at 7 p.m.;and Oct. 18 at Doherty HighSchool (Garry Berry Stadium inColorado Springs) at 7 p.m.

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By Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox will sponsor their last militaryappreciation night Wednesday.

Free ticket vouchers are availableat Information, Tickets and Registrationoffice, located in the OutdoorRecreation Complex. The Sky Soxwill host the Sacramento River Cats,the Triple-A affiliate of the OaklandAthletics, at 7:05 p.m. The gates at the stadium will open at 6 p.m.

Colorado Technical Universitywill be giving out free registrationsto the first 100 military memberswho sign up to participate in thePatriots’ Festival Heroes ChallengeRide or the Patriots Ride.

According to race organizers, the Patriots’ Festival is the premierevent to honor Colorado Springs fire, police, Emergency MedicalServices and military personnel.

The Sept. 8 event will includethree bicycle rides; a series of free,fun-filled activities for children andadults; and a “Who’s Your HometownHero” award contest, which awards up to five winners with a year’s supply of Chick-fil-A, among otherprizes, according to event organizers.

To receive the free entry, militaryidentification cardholders can go tohttp://www.patriotsfestival.com/register.html and enter the code“CTUHERO.” This covers the regular$30 registration, a free T-shirt and a meal at the end of the race.

The Fort Carson Athletic

Officials Association will host anopen tryout for women interested in playing in a softball tournament on post Sept. 15-16.

Tryouts are open to active-duty military and Army Reserve/NationalGuard Soldiers in an active status;Family members age 18 and older; andDepartment of Defense identificationcardholders assigned or attached to FortCarson. For more information contactWillie Chatman at 915-731-7405 oremail [email protected].

The Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation will offer a coed softball leaguebeginning in September.

This will be the first year a coedleague has been offered on post. Each team will be required to have a 15-player maximum roster and atleast three female players must be on the field at all times.

The league is open to all military and Department of Defenseidentification cardholders 16 and

older. The last day to register to compete in the league is Sept. 7. There will also be a coaches meetingSept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Iron HorseSports and Fitness Center.

For more information contactAmber Zurita at 526-3972.

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KettlebellCommunity members enjoy akettle bell warmup session prior toclass Tuesday atthe Iron HorseSports and FitnessCenter. The centeroffers a variety ofaerobic classesdesigned to meetany fitness need.Call 526-2706 for class times and dates.

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When did you begin coaching?I started coaching in 1991 when I first joined the Army. Coaching has

always been a hobby for me and I started off as an assistant coach in my younger days. As I have gone through the years in the Army, I have progressed and I am now a head coach for the teams I (regularly) coach.

You started coaching early, but really didn’t get into it seriously until late in your career. Why?

Coaching is a hobby for me and I wanted to make sure that I did everything I could to make my military career a success first. So after I became a senior noncommissioned officer I felt I could devote the time needed to becoming a head coach.

Where does being an assistant coach for the All-Army team rank?When I found out I was selected for the coaching staff position I was

just as excited as when I got promoted to (sergeant first class) and (mastersergeant) ... that is how much love I have for sport.

What is your favorite coaching experience?In 2002, while stationed in the Heidelberg, Germany area, I actually coached

two teams. One was a community level team and the other was a unit level team and they both went undefeated. In fact, the community level team won the European championship that year.

What coach would you like to meet?I would love to meet Phil Jackson. He has always been one of my favorite

coaches since I’ve watched basketball. I love the way his players listened to him and executed his game plans.

People who have never played for me would be surprised to know that ...I am a very competitive coach who likes to focus on the defensive side

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Tickets will be sold for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual range of $19-$39.

Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 21231258 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis.

The Mountain Post Hero Challengeseries will sponsor the individual triathlonsprint and team triathlon sprint competitionSept. 8 at the Outdoor Pool.

Registration closes Sept. 6 at noon. Peoplecan register for the event at Waller, Garciaand McKibben physical fitness centers or by going to http://mwrfortcarson.com/ physical-fitness-centers.php. The registrationfee for the event is $20 for the individualtriathlon and $60 for the team triathlon.Medals will be awarded for first, second and third place in each age group.

The individual events will be a 500-meter swim, 12.4-mile bicycle event and a 3.4-mile run. The team events will be a 750-meter swim, 12.4-mile bicycle event and a 6.4-mile run.

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A state fair is a big event and the Colorado State Fair is one of the oldest, marking its 140th anniversary.

Many adults still remember attending county fairs whenthey were youngsters, and felt quite lucky if they had a chance to attend the bigger and better state fair.

The Colorado State Fair is only 40 miles away at the statefairground in Pueblo, and it is bigger and better. This will be the one that children will remember.

The gates open at 10 a.m. daily during the 11-day run andsomething is going on all day long. Among the typical fairactivities, farm animals being judged and ribbons awarded —from chickens to rabbits, show dogs to hogs. There are rooster crowing and duck quacking contests. And there are lots of animals to see, horse shows to watch.

People have spent many hours in the kitchen baking cakes,pies and jams that are now on display at the fair; the winnershave ribbons. Cooks compete in a dueling cooking contest; a cupcake challenge, a great cake contest, green chili championship and salsa revenge. Fruits and vegetables will be judged as will water-bottle rockets and steers.

There’s lots of free entertainment. The Pepsi Stage featuresmusic groups several times a day. The WeatherPort Tent hostsconcerts by Against the Grain, Triple Nickel and Overton Road. The American Furniture Warehouse Amphitheater has Brothers of the Son and The Country Music Project.

Other free shows include pole vaulting, mutton bustin’,world record juggler Bruce Sarafan, ventriloquist JoeGandelman and his friends (dummies), concerts by TheTraveling Troubadours and a high school marching band competition. Watch the Chicago Honey Bear Dancers and the Rain Forest Experience. See the sand sculpture and visit an exotic petting zoo.

Catch the Pet Rock Olympics, kitchen demonstrations, visit the State Fair Museum, see Pets Overboard or visit the Agriculture Pavilion that has something going on from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Concerts are in Southwest Motors Events Center. Big name

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

concerts include Merle Haggard, The Steve Miller Band, Kenny Loggins, and The Temptations and the Four Tops.Concert tickets range from $20-40 each.

Several rodeos are in Budweiser Rodeo Arena and the rodeoFriday includes a Chris Young concert and Saturday’s rodeo includes a concert by Thompson Square. Call Ticketmaster for tickets, 800-745-3000, or http://www.ticketmaster.com.

There’s a tractor pull, monstertrucks and a demolition derby; call the fair box office at 719-404-2071.

No state fair is complete without a midway and carnival.About 50 rides are awaiting thrill seekers at the Colorado State Fair. Riders can purchase a mega-ride pass for $84 for unlimited rides throughout thecarnival. A one-day unlimited ride band costs $30 a day at thefair, or $27 if purchased at FortCarson’s Information, Tickets andRegistration Office. One-dollar tickets are also sold at the carnival. The carnival operatesMonday-Friday 2 p.m. to mid-night; Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day, the carnival is opennoon to midnight.

There are also special rides at the fair — at an additional fee. Nosh’s Ark pony rides, amechanical bull, a zipline, hamster balls, an ejection seat and helicopter rides.

And who doesn’t like fairfood? The smells of funnel cakes,roasted corn and hamburgers havebeen in the air all day. Beginning at 11 a.m., 50 food vendorshave been cooking up their specialties, serving frosty lemonades, meatball sandwiches, tacos, nachos, green chili, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, gyros, pork chops on a stick, pickles and deep fried Oreos and Twinkies.

Manhattan’s pizza has a buffet from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Hoopingarners has funnel cake, including a new red velvet funnel cake as well as fried green tomatoes and bloomin’ onions and Coney’s has gourmet hot dogs.

When the youngstersare hot, head to the fountainin front of the Palace ofAgriculture for a cool

down, or to one of the other two fountains on site.For many people, Fiesta Day Sept. 2 is a tradition. There’s

a parade at 10 a.m., Mass and festivities throughout the day,including a Tex-Mex fest featuring La Mafia, Bobby Pulido and Rick Trevino performing at 7 p.m. in the Southwest Motors Center; tickets are $20. Celebracion de los Charros is at 7 p.m. in Budweiser Rodeo Arena, tickets are $12. Dancing

and music shows will be in the Pepsi Stage, ProWeather tent and the amphitheater.

The fair has an 11-day run, but a good time to attend isSunday, American Hero’s Day. All military personnel and emergency responders with identification may takeadvantage of $5 gate admission.Servicemembers may also buy tickets for the rodeo for $5 that day.

Wheelchairs, strollers, wagons and electric scooters are available for rent at gates 2, 5 and 9.

Gate entry at the fair is $7Monday-Thursday. Tickets for children ages 5-12 are $7 forany day of the week. Friday-Sunday adult admission is $10.Entry tickets are sold at the ITR office, with the weekendtickets discounted to $8.

The Colorado State Fair is at 1001 Beulah Ave. in Pueblo.Take Interstate 25 south to exit 97 (Central Avenue), gonorth on Abriendo Avenue to the first light, turn left on

Northern Avenue and go to Prairie Avenue. Turn right (north) on Prairie Avenue and go four blocks on Prairie Avenue to the fairground.

Parking lots are near the fairground. The preferred lotcharges $10, the south lot costs $7.

People may also park in the Main Street Parking Garage at 110 S. Main St. downtown and ride a shuttle to the fairground. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes and costs $2 for a round trip for anyone older than 7.

Photos courtesy Colorado State Fair

Children cool off and have fun in the Colorado State Fair fountain on the fairground. Two morefountains are on the fairground.

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the state fair.

Monster trucks are part of the entertainmentat the Colorado State Fair.

The Crabtree carnival is on the midway at the Colorado StateFair and is open until midnight every day of the fair’s run.

There are several rodeos at Budweiser Arena during thestate fair.


Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver isopen 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday only and Labor Day., when the water park closes forthe season. Elitch rides will be open weekendsonly through September. Call 303-595-4386. for information. Daily tickets at the gate are$29.99 for those under 48 inches; adults are$43.99. Buy three discounted tickets atInformation, Tickets and Registration for $28each and get one free.

Water World, in the Hyland Hills area of Denver, is closed during the week for the rest of the season, but is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday-Sunday and Sept. 1-3, closing for theseason at the end of Labor Day. Take Interstate 25 north to 84th Avenue, head west to PecosStreet then north to 89th Avenue. Parking is free. Tickets at the gate are $34.99 for childrenunder 48 inches and $39.99 for those taller than 48 inches. ITR has discount tickets for $31 each; call 536-5366. Call 303-427-7873 for information at Water World.

Lakeside Amusement Park, in the Denver suburb of Lakeside, is no longer open daily, but it is open at 1 p.m. Friday and Aug. 31, andSaturday-Sunday at noon. The park will be open at noon Sept. 1-3 and abbreviated hoursSept. 7-9, 15-16 and 21-23, when it closes for the season. Admission is $2.50 per person, parking is free, unlimited ride tickets are $14 on weekdays and $22 Saturday-Sunday. The old-fashioned park is at Interstate 70 andSheridan Boulevard; call 303-477-1621 to see if the park is open during inclement weather orvisit http://www.lakesideamusementpark.com.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo will honor the militarywith “Military Appreciation Week” Sept. 10-16.More details to come.

Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole, on the PikesPeak Highway is open Friday-Tuesday 10 a.m. to5 p.m. General admission to the Christmas theme

park is $18.95 for ages 2-59. Active-duty militarymembers and their Families are charged $13.95per person and everyone 10 or older must show their own military identification card. Call 684-9432 for more information.

Upcoming Pikes Peak Center events include:• B-52s perform Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. • Tap Dogs perform Oct. 17-18 at 7:30 p.m.

For tickets for events in Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., call 520-SHOW for tickets or visit the box office.

Air Force Academy concerts for the 2012-2013season include “Capitol Steps” Oct. 5 at PalmerHigh School; “Titanic the Musical” Nov. 2; JohnTesh Holiday Show Dec. 7; “Nunset Boulevard”Feb. 1, “Midtown Men” March 8; and “Rat PackShow” April 19. Tickets are now available, call333-4497 to reach the box office in Arnold Hall.

Sky Sox baseball team celebrates military appreciation night at Security Service FieldWednesday when the Sacramento River Cats are in town. Pick up free vouchers at Information,Tickets and Registration when available andexchange the vouchers for tickets at SecurityService Field box office.

Colorado State Fair marks its 140th year, runningFriday to Sept. 3 in Pueblo. There’s a paradeSaturday at 10 a.m. which runs from AbriendoAvenue to Main street in downtown Pueblo. There will be Soldiers from the 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, marching in the parade. See the story about the state fair on pages 34.-35. See the schedule athttp://www.ColoradoStateFair.com.

Manitou Springs holds its annual CommonwheelCo-op’s Art and Craft Festival Sept. 1-3, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with arts, crafts, food andentertainment in Manitou Springs’ MemorialPark. The Manitou Springs Library will hold its annual book sale at the festival.

Celebrate Labor Day with a picnic and vintagebaseball game at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Sept. 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendorswill have hot dogs, popcorn and ice cream, and picnics are welcome. The Camp Creek Cloud Busters and the Colorado Territorial

All-Stars meet at 1 p.m., playing vintage rules. Only the catcher wears a mitt. Rock Ledge Ranch is left of the entrance to Garden of the Gods on North 30th Street.

Colorado Balloon Classic is set for MemorialPark Sept. 1-3. The free event is in its 36th year. Hot-air balloons lift off each morningat 7 a.m. for a mass ascension. Other activitiesare in the park, including bounce castles, entertainment and vendors. A balloon glow will be in the park Saturday and Sunday evenings, when tethered balloons will be inflated. Crowds will be treated to free concerts.Food vendors will be on hand.

Celebrate the Fourth on the Third —TheIndependence Day celebration cancelled becauseof the Waldo Canyon Fire is rescheduled for Sept.3, from 5-9 p.m. in Iron Horse Park. There’ll befood and beverages for sale, “High Altitude” andthe 4th Infantry Division rock band will play and there’ll be bounce houses, games and crafts.The event will conclude with a fireworks show.

“IF Festival of Innovation and Imagination” is Sept. 15 in downtown Colorado Springs.Presented by Imagination Celebration, the festival will feature tech enthusiasts, art makers, garage inventors, performers, do-it-yourselfers, scientists, robot builders and other thinkers and tinkerers. The festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center,Pioneers Museum and the Plaza of the Rockies,both in and outside the buildings. The festival is free and for all ages.

The annual Holly Berry Folk Art Festival at Rock Ledge Historic Site is Sept. 14, noon to 6 p.m.; Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 16,10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The popular fest features folkart, antiques, furniture, gourmet foods, jewelryand other goods as well as food vendors.Admission is $8 for adults, children 6-12 are $4 and those under 6 are free. Festival goers may also visit the Orchard House.

“School House Rock Live! Jr.” presented by Fort Carson Community Theatre, is in theFreedom Performing Arts Center Sept. 7-8, 14-15 and 21-22, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at ITR.

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