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By Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public

Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team officially transitioned to the 1st Stryker BrigadeCombat Team during a ceremony held on Founders Field, Monday.

“We bid farewell to four of our battalions andwelcome six new battalions to the ‘Raider’Brigade,” said Col. Dave Hodne, commander, 1stSBCT, 4th Infantry Division.

Raiders from past wars attended the ceremonyto watch the colors being cased and welcome thenew standards of the brigade.

“One only has to briefly scan the history of

this great brigade to recognize the significant contributions of these incredible Soldiers and the generations of Raiders that have gone beforethem,” said Hodne.

The Army announced in January that it wouldconvert the brigade to a Stryker brigade.

‘Raider’ transitions to Stryker brigadeSee Stryker on Page 4

Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch

Decontamination trainingSpc. Adela Murphy, health carespecialist, Company C, 204thBrigade Support Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division,sprays a vehicle down duringdecontamination training onCamp Buehring, Kuwait, March12. Murphy learned the properway to spray a vehicle, from topto bottom. See story on Page 7.

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Sgt. Quinton B. DorseyPersonnel specialist, Headquarters and

Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division

Iron Horse Strong?What makes me

I joined the Army to opendoors for my future, to provide abetter life for my Family and toachieve educational aspirations Ihave set for myself.

To me, the definition of serving my country is to sacrificemy life, for the greater good of mycountry, so that we can continue toenjoy all of the great things that wedo as Americans.

I continue to serve in the Army to meet educational goals Ihave set for myself and to providea better foundation for my son; to

give him all that I can.Being a noncommissioned

officer means leading Soldiersfrom the front. I try to place mybest foot forward in everythingI do to be the most positive role model and mentor for my Soldiers.

My biggest influence as aleader has been my noncommis-sioned officer in charge, Sgt. 1stClass Elizabeth Green. When I think of a great NCO, she comesto mind; taking care of Soldiers isher passion and she does it with no

hesitation. She is the epitome of agreat leader, and I will continue tosoak up as much leadership skillsthat I can, so that, one day, I, toocan lead Soldiers as well as her.

By Command Sgt. Maj. David M. ClarkRegional Command – South and 4th Infantry Division

It has been three months since I assumed responsibilityas the command sergeant major for Regional Command –South and 4th Infantry Division.

During that time, I have had the opportunity to meetwith Soldiers and leaders across the entireRC – South battle space, many of whomare training Afghan National SecurityForces. I can say, with confidence, that ourSoldiers are getting it done — advising theAfghans and setting them up for future successes. It’s important, though, that wealso look inward and continue to coach,train and mentor our junior Soldiers. It isimperative during this time of transitionthat we continue to focus on the qualitiesand skills that made our Army the mostcapable, disciplined and professional volunteer fighting force in the world.

We are also the most educated, highlytrained and best-equipped Army this nationhas ever known. As part of this modern-dayforce, more is expected of us as Soldiers. We are professionals, ambassadors and representatives of the United States, both at home and abroad. It is the responsibility of leaders at all levels to instill in Soldiers the core qualities that define our profession ofarms — commitment, competence, candor, compassion and courage. Without these qualities, or our adherence to the seven Army Values, we shortchange our Army and, more importantly, our Soldiers.

Our leaders also need to re-evaluate their role in thewelfare of their Soldiers. The level of engagement betweenthe leader and the Soldier ultimately determines whether

or not that Soldier will learn, grow, mature and develop into a future leader.

There’s a phrase everyone knows: “Taking care ofSoldiers.” If you ask 10 leaders, you’ll likely get 10 different answers. Though, the fundamentals of Soldier care have not changed — we train our troops to proficiency so they can successfully accomplish any and all

missions, and we ensure good order anddiscipline within our ranks. There’s anexpectation by some leaders and Soldiersthat a job well done deserves time off orsome special reward. Accolades andrewards should be reserved for the exceptional and superb — those whoexceed the standard; not those who simplyachieve it. Not everyone gets a trophy.

Leaders of all ranks need to be engagedin what our Soldiers are doing — on and off duty. We need to get back to thebasics and ensure Soldiers’ needs are beingmet. This means, among other things, conducting challenging physical readinesstraining; conducting monthly performance and professional growth counseling;

conducting hip-pocket training; reviewing LESs; ensuringhealth care needs are met; and conducting periodic checkson living conditions. This is what first-line supervisors do — leader engagement and leading with precision.

This is a time of change and uncertainty in our Army.We need to continue accomplishing the mission here in RC – South while ensuring we’re doing everything within our power, as leaders and Soldiers, to represent the Army and ourselves as the professionals we are. TheArmy is looking for the best and brightest — it’s time to step up or step out. Let’s get after it.

Strength and Respect. Steadfast and Loyal.

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Core qualities defineprofession of arms

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3March 21, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER

Story and photo byStaff Sgt. Wallace Bonner

4th Infantry Division Public AffairsOffice

Families and friends welcomed homeabout 20 Soldiers returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan at theSpecial Events Center, March 12.

The 2nd Forward Surgical Team, 10thCombat Support Hospital, Soldiers weredeployed to Ghazni Province, RegionalCommand – East, as the surgical teamfor the Combined JointSpecial Operations TaskForce – Afghanistan, insupport of OperationEnduring Freedom.

Col. James Andrews,commander, 10th CSH,kept his remarks shortso that Soldiers could

quickly reunite with their Families“2nd Forward Surgical Team, you

did an excellent job, and we are proud ofyou,” he said.

Linette Camacho, wife of Master Sgt.Gabriel Camacho, said she appreciates herhusband’s service.

“I think it’s great — it’s a benefit forthe country and the Family, so how do yougo wrong with that?”

Linette Camacho said this deploy-ment, the Family’s third, was smootherthan previous.

“You’re a little more settled; youknow what to expect and can anticipatemore of the hurdles you’re going to gothrough,” she said.

The Family’s plans for the next fewdays was to go home and enjoy being afamily again.

While deployed, the unit treated morethan 105 casualties with a 98-percent patientsurvival rate, and directed more than 100successful inbound and outbound medevacs.

The unit also designed and implementedthe Golden Hour Offset Surgical-TransportTeam to provide medical coverage in austereenvironments, especially outside of the“Golden Hour” medevac coverage area,where Soldiers have the highest probabilityof survival.

The 2nd FST retrograded $4 million insupplies and medical equipment whilemaintaining continuous operations, and itsSoldiers conducted more than $200,000 inemergency repairs, while closing downForward Operating Base Warrior andrelocating to Camp Peppers.

The team also conducted Soldiertraining while deployed. Five juniorenlisted Soldiers completed more than400 hours of correspondence courses andone Soldier completed a doctorate andanother a master’s degree.

For its deployment efforts, the teammembers were awarded five Bronze Starmedals, two Meritorious Service Medals,18 Army Commendation Medals, sevenArmy Achievement Medals and f iveCombat Action Badges.

Surgical team comes homeBy Steve Bach

Mayor, city ofColorado Springs

Welcome homeSoldiers of the 2ndForward Surgical Team,10th Combat SupportHospital.

The city of ColoradoSprings commends your outstanding work over the past nine monthsspent in Afghanistan.

Your design and implementation of theGolden Hour OffsetSurgical-Transport Teamwas a tremendous achievement. You are to becommended as well formaintaining a 98-percentpatient survival rate duringyour deployment.

We express our sincere appreciation toyou for all the hard workand dedication. We aregrateful for your safereturn home. God bless,and thank you for your service.

Maj. Glenn Simpson, nurseanesthetist, 2nd Forward

Surgical Team, 10th CombatSupport Hospital, hugs his

children, Alyson and Cooper,as his wife, Carrie Simpson,looks on, during a March 12

redeployment ceremony recognizing the 2nd FST’snine-month deployment toAfghanistan in support of

Operation Enduring Freedom.

Mayorsalutestroops


Photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo

Sgt. 1st Class Jody Manford, drum major, 4th Infantry Division Band, leads30 Army musicians down Tejon Street during the Colorado Springs 27thannual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 15. The Fort Carson Mounted ColorGuard and the Fort Carson Fire Department also participated in the parade.

St. Patrick’s Day salute

Replacing Abrams tanks andBradley Fighting Vehicles withlighter Stryker combat vehiclesreduces heavy vehicle maneuvers and fuel consumption, and is expected

to reduce dust and air pollution atFort Carson. Additionally, the netnumber of Soldiers training at FortCarson will be fewer than anticipated,because the action coincides with theinactivation of another BCT as part ofthe Armywide reductions announcedin June.

The conversion is meant toachieve a needed operational mix ofBCTs within the Army, and will takean estimated 10 months to complete.

Stryker brigade combat teamscombine the capacity for rapiddeployment with survivability andtactical mobility.

The Stryker infantry carrier vehicleenables Soldiers to maneuver withinthe close confines of urban terrain, provide protection in open terrain, andtransport infantry quickly to criticalbattlefield positions.

The eight-wheeled Stryker is the f irst new military vehicle toenter service into the Army since theAbrams tank in the 1980s.

“The Strykers are lighter than thetanks and provide us a degree ofstrategic mobility you don’t have in atank formation,” said Hodne.

There are eight configurations of the ICV, including the M1135nuclear, biological, chemical recon-naissance vehicle; M1134 anti-tankguided missile; M1133 medevacvehicle; M1129 mortar carrier;M1132 engineer squad vehicle;M1130 command vehicle; M1131fire support vehicle; and the M1127reconnaissance vehicle.

“This reorganization is simplyanother chapter in the historic journeyof this brigade that documents the trialsand triumphs of our Army and ournation,” said Hodne.

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Col. Dave Hodne,commander, 1stStryker Brigade

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By Spc. William Howard1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team

Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The Draper Armor Leadership UnitAward was presented to the commander andfirst sergeant of Company D, 1st Battalion,22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st ArmoredBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,in a ceremony March 4.

Col. Michael Tarsa, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson, presented the award which is grantedannually to the best troop or armor companyin a unit, based on criteria established by theunit’s division or regimental commander.

“I’m honored to receive the award,”said 1st Sgt. Jon Noyes, senior enlistedleader, Company D. “But it’s earned by the Soldiers of the company, not myself or the commander.”

Lt. Col. Wickliffe Draper established theDraper Armor Leadership Award in 1924 tocompetitively test the leadership of small cavalry units.

Capt. Chris Reed, commander, CompanyD, said he set high standards for his Soldiers.

“Push your Soldiers every day to makethem better,” said Reed. “Coordinate withyour command team, promote a healthy

command climate and challenge yourSoldiers with tough realistic training tobuild their confidence.”

During their eight-month deployment toKuwait in 2013, the company conducted agunnery, mounted platoon live-fire exercise; a Kuwaiti-partnered battalion combined armslive-fire exercise; a Level 3 EmergencyDeployment exercise; a “Tanker Stakes”Warrior Skills level 1 and 2 competition; aninaugural spur ride; and M4 rifle, M9 pistol andM249 squad automatic weapon qualifications.

The company also maintained thebrigade titles of Top Tank Platoon and TopTank Company through three consecutivetank gunneries.

This marks the final Draper ArmorLeadership Unit Award for 1st Bn., 22nd Inf.Reg., as the battalion cased its colors duringa ceremony Monday in which the 1st ABCTtransitioned to the 1st Stryker BrigadeCombat Team (story on Page 1).

“(Company D) bestows a great honor on1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., during its final chapter,by receiving one of the highest awards in the armor community,” said Command Sgt.Maj. Eric Volk, senior enlisted leader, 1st Bn.,22nd Inf. Reg.

Each award recipient received theGoodrich mini trophy, Cavalry and ArmorLeadership Book, and Chief of Armor coin.

1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg.earns final accolade

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner

Maj. Gen. John Peabody, deputy commanding general, Civil andEmergency Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, addressesSoldiers with the 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during an officer professionaldevelopment session at the Special Events Center, Monday. Peabody discussed how the Army Corps of Engineers affects the Americaneconomy and why officers should pursue a tour with the Corps. Headdressed the change of focus for the Army, going from insurgentfocused to decisive action, and the need for an adaptive and agileArmy. “We have to take advantage of broadening opportunities, and the Army Corps of Engineers is one of them,” he said.

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1-22 returns from 25-miler as 4-9Story and photo by

Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,

4th Infantry Division

The “Regular” Battalion markedthe unit’s conversion from 1stBattalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, to

4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment,with a “Manchu” 25-mile foot march,March 12-13.

The event began the night of March12 and carried on into the next day,culminating with a buckle ceremony.

“Last night, the 1st Battalion, 22ndInfantry Regiment, stepped out for thelast time under its colors, paying honors

to everything that this transition repre-sents with a 25-mile foot march, whereevery company carried the battalioncolors as a symbol of honor,” saidCommand Sgt. Maj. Eric Volk, seniorenlisted leader, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg.

The battalion transition is part ofthe 1st ABCT’s conversion to the 1stStryker Brigade Combat Team.

Lt. Col. Michael Mineni, com-mander, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., saidhis battalion has a proud history asRegulars and would move forward withthat pride as “Manchus.”

The Manchu Mile commemoratesthe 85-mile march the 9th Inf. Reg.made during the Boxer Rebellion inearly July 1900, from Taku Bar to

Tientsin in Northern China, for itsassault on Tientsin July 13, 1900.The Manchus immediately wentinto action in an effort to rescue thebesieged foreign diplomats andmissionaries from insurgentBoxers. The regiment earned thehonorary title “Manchus,” reservedfor the finest Chinese warriors.

“I have walked a lot of 25-milers in my day, and I have neverseen Soldiers display as much heartand drive to complete a foot march,be a part of a team, and earn theprestigious belt buckle,” said Volk.

The 9th Inf. Reg. boasts thedistinction of being authorized aunique belt buckle from GeneralOrder No. 5, dated June 25, 1926,that it earned during the Battle of Tientsin.

“It means a lot to me to honorthe Regulars after four years of service, become a Manchu, and continue the heroic history of thisregiment,” said Sgt. KevinBrandsasse, indirect fire infantryman,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg.

Lt. Col. Michael Mineni,commander, left,

1st Battalion, 22nd InfantryRegiment, 1st Armored

Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, leads his

battalion colors and Soldiersof Headquarters and

Headquarters Company tothe end of a “Manchu”

25-mile foot march, March 13. The foot march

marked the end of the battalion as 1st Bn.,

22nd Inf. Reg. “Regulars”and signified the impending

conversion to 4th Bn., 9thInf. Reg. “Manchus” Monday.


Story and photo byStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Temperaturesbeginning to rise in the Middle East did not deterSoldiers from the 204th Brigade Support Battalionfrom certifying in chemical gear exchange andoperational decontamination on Camp Buehring,Kuwait, March 12.

The training turned the 204th BSB, 2ndArmored Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, Soldiers’ focus to chemical, biological,radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives training.

“The main focus is to bringsome type of positive informationalawareness about CBRNE to theunits,” said Staff Sgt. JoshuaThorton, instructor and battalionCBRNE noncommissioned officerin charge, 204th BSB. “Being theCBRNE representative for companyand battalion level, you have tomake training relevant, and youhave to make people aware of thetype of threats that are out there.”

Under the watchful eye of 2nd Special Troops Battalion,2nd ABCT, Soldiers, the“Roughrider” Battalion receivedtwo days of training to ensure theywere capable of conducting orga-nized decon in case the primaryteam is unavailable.

“I wanted to give the 204thCBRNE representatives, as well astheir decon team members, anoverview and an outlook on opera-tional decon, because we would be

the secondary asset to perform decon for thebrigade,” said Thornton.

Most of the Soldiers who participated in thetraining hadn’t touched CBRNE equipment sincebasic training.

“It is something that is different,” said Pfc.Rebecca Curlee, health care specialist, CompanyC, 204th BSB. “It is something that we are notused to, and it is out of our comfort zone.”

Senior CRBNE leadership members identifieda few things that the Soldiers must take away fromthe training.

“They emphasized ‘don’t contaminate eachother,’” said Curlee. “They are making sure we use

the correct procedures and methods. They are reallymaking sure everyone does it the right way.”

Thorton said he appreciated what the training didfor his Soldiers.

“I think they took away what their priorities are inthe event we come under some type of chemicalcontamination,” said Thornton. “They took awaywhat their duties and responsibilities are, as far assetting up and running an operational decon lane.

As the two-day instruction neared an end, leaderssaid they knew the training conducted was important.

“I feel grateful for the fact that the brigade isemphasizing CBRNE skills,” said Sgt. 1st Class PatrickFanning, senior brigade CBRNE noncommissioned

officer. “Sometimes it gets lostin all of our other priorities,but I feel pretty happy thatwe got this opportunity.”

As the training came toan end, the instructors feltpositive in the abilities of thenewly certified decontami-nation team.

“I would say they havegrown tremendously overthe last two days,” saidThornton. “I feel like theirlevel of confidence in theCBRNE program at the unitlevel has grown.”

204th BSB certifies on decon operations

Pfc. Ricardo Rosales, healthcare specialist, Company C,204th Brigade Support Battalion,2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division,sprays down an M1135 ChemicalReconnaissance Stryker, duringdecontamination training on CampBuehring, Kuwait, March 12.


Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Henry W. Marris III

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers faced off against each other on FortCarson March 6, in a full-day unit competition for“Order of the Maintainer” bragging rights.

Teams with a mix of enlisted Soldiers and offi-cers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rdArmored Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, started the five-event Order of theMaintainer Physical Readiness Challenge in the earlymorning hours and finished late in the evening.

The intent behind the competition was to buildesprit de corps and teamwork, and evaluate leadershipskills at all levels, said 1st Sgt. Felipe Pinero, seniorenlisted leader, Forward Support Company, 1st Bn.,8th Inf. Reg., and event organizer.

“I came up with this event because, when Ibecame the first sergeant, the Soldiers told me theywanted something to challenge them, something like

the ‘spur ride’ the cavalry Soldiers do,” Pinero said. “Iwant to let these Soldiers know that, even though theyare support (Soldiers) in an infantry battalion, they canbe at the same level. They can be just as tacticallyproficient as they are technically proficient.”

The competition started with each Soldier taking a written knowledge test, followed by a physical readiness test composed of 50-meter tire flip, 50-metervehicle push, litter carry, water can carry and a 1.5-milehill run. Soldiers then conducted a six- mile road marchto a testing area, to go through lanes that evaluatedtheir basic Soldier skills in weapons knowledge, mapreading and land navigation, first aid and communi-cations. Upon completion of the lane training, teamswere tested on their knowledge of chemical, biological,radiological, nuclear and high-yield explosives.

This is the first event of its kind for the FSC, andhe hopes to make it a tradition.

Pvt. Cyrus Simbre-Medeiros, wheeled vehiclemechanic, FSC, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., said even though it was challenging, he enjoyed the competition and hopes to help build up his

fellow Soldiers in the future.“This is an experience that is fun and can help

me learn how to build up encouragement in a team,”Medeiros said. “This is a great way to bond with myteammates and learn together.”

1st Lt. Michelle Kelly, executive officer, FSC, 1stBn., 8th Inf. Reg., said she wants to see the companyas a whole come together, because even though theyare all in the same company, they don’t always getto truly work together every day.

“I hope that, at the end of the day, my team can seehow everything we talk about and do on a day-to-daybasis really is important,” Kelly said. “I hope we dothis again, because everyone is motivated and workingtogether. We are developing a team mentality.”

Soldiers compete in unit challengeSoldiers from Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

begin the 1.5-mile hill run, March 6, as part of the unit’s “Order of the Maintainer

Physical Readiness Challenge.”


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KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Afterfour deployments in Iraq, Staff Sgt. Lakeesha Terrellfelt prepared for her fifth deployment — to KandaharAirfield, Afghanistan, with 4th Infantry Division.

“It prepared my mindset for what could happen when I came over here,” Terrell said. “I hadexperience, so I knew, even though I had never beento Afghanistan … what to expect a little.”

Terrell, supply sergeant, Headquarters andHeadquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, isnow nine months into her fifth deployment. She hasbeen stationed at Fort Carson since 2009, and herprevious deployment to Iraq in 2010 was also with4th Inf. Div.

From all of her time spent serving her countryin Iraq or Afghanistan, Terrell said she has learnedlife lessons and gained valuable experience.

“The best experience (from) deployments ismeeting new people,” she said. “Every place you goin the military, you should always get somethingout of it.”

Terrell was early in her Army career when, as a private first class with 3rd Infantry Division, sheserved during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, somethingshe says now was a “nerve-wracking experience.”

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“I think that’s the hardest part — toleave your Family behind,” said Terrell,who has an 18-month-old son. “You takethe bad and you make something positiveout of it. I knew there was somethinggood at the end of it all, and that’s whyI’ve stayed in the military.”

She deployed to Iraq four times in aseven-year period before deploying tosouthern Afghanistan in 2013 as the supplysergeant of Company C, HHBN, 4th Inf.Div., as the division took charge of RegionalCommand – South headquarters.

“You watched a country that was invaded grow,and you learned something from the culture,” shesaid about her four deployments in Iraq.

She said her time spent in Iraq also prepared herfor her first deployment to Afghanistan.

As a supply sergeant, Terrell manages millionsof dollars worth of property. She also supports different sections within the division, supplyingthem with equipment they need to accomplish theirvarious missions.

Terrell said she has had outstanding leadershipthroughout her Army career.

“You always hear about the bad, but there aregood leaders out there,” she said.

1st Lt. Israel Rubio, Terrell’s supervisor and

company commander, said Terrell is the “best supplysergeant in the battalion.”

“She’s a hard worker (who) doesn’t take no for ananswer, meaning she won’t accept mission failure,”he said.

During her free time, Terrell often volunteers atKAF’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation center, whereshe is a familiar face.

She is scheduled to return to Fort Carson earlythis summer.

“When I step foot off the plane, I will thank Godfor another completed journey,” she said.

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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait —Forty-two Soldiers were inducted intothe 2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, Top 10Percent program at the Oasis Stage, onCamp Buehring, Kuwait, March 8.

The program recognized Soldierswho score in the top of the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test and marks -manship qualification, enrolled in college courses, completed a five-milerun and 20-kilometer foot march, andexemplified the Army Values.

Col. Omar J. Jones IV, commander,2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div., said theSoldiers’ dedication to physical, militaryand educational excellence exemplifywhat it means to be a “Warhorse” Soldierand a leader.

Jones identified Spc. Brice Kunkel,fire control repairer, Company B, 204thBrigade Support Battalion, and Sgt.Joshua Troyer, gunner, Battery B, 3rdBattalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment,as leading examples as what it meansto be part of the top 10 percent.

“Sgt. Troyer’s company had eightAPFT failures and four overweightSoldiers, and, so far, seven of the eightSoldiers have passed their APFT andall four overweight Soldiers are back to

Army fitness standards,” said Jones.Troyer said he is working toward

a degree in kinesiology due to hislove of fitness and its importance in aSoldier’s career.

“I’ve always strived to max outeverything and be the best at every-thing,” said Troyer. “But my goal thisdeployment has been bettering mySoldiers and helping them improve intheir career.”

Ten years from now, he hopes to beleading Soldiers as a senior noncom-missioned officer.

As Kunkel walked across thestage, Jones spoke about his financialaccomplishments — for himself andfor the brigade.

“Spc. Kunkel has not only paid offdebts he acquired before this deploy-ment, he’s saved the Army more than$500,000 repairing Bradley FightingVehicles,” said Jones.

Kunkel said his friends woulddescribe him as a person who “worksout a lot,” but his fellow Soldiers agreedthe word dedication comes to mind.

“Every time I wake up, I try to work

the hardest for my Family,” said Kunkel. One of seven kids, Kunkel grew

up in a town that didn’t have a futurefor him.

“I didn’t have anything,” he said. “Now, I try to give everything I can for my Family. I’m trying towork for a better life. I joined theArmy to achieve a better lifestyle andso far, so well.”

Married with a child, an associate’sdegree in hand and almost $30,000 inthe bank, Kunkel is well on his waytoward a better life, and he shows nosigns of stopping.

“I hate sitting still for a long time;I’m impatient,” said Kunkel. “I alwaysneed to be doing something.”

There is no time for sitting still forTroyer, Kunkel or the other 40 Soldiersinducted into the top 10 percent program. To remain part of the program, they have to maintain theircurrent level of achievement.

Col. Omar J. Jones IV, left, commander,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, awards Spc. Brice Kunkel,fire control repairer, Company B, 204thBrigade Support Battalion, 2nd ABCT, 4thInf. Div., a certificate of achievement formeeting the standards for the “Warhorse”Top 10 Percent program, at the OasisStage, Camp Buehring, Kuwait.


Miscellaneous TSA Pre-check — Beginning March 31, service-

members will no longer be able to scan theirCommon Access Cards at Transportation SecurityAdministration Pre-check lanes to receive expedited screening. Members should enter theirDepartment of Defense identification number,located on the back of the CAC, into the “KnownTraveler Number” field when making reservations.

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 2020 — is locatedin building 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.

Command Evaluation and Training Team —COMET provides commanders at all levels with aresponsive maintenance and supply assessment andtraining tool that improves the combat effectiveness,readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical pro-grams. The team identifies supply and maintenanceweaknesses and problems, and provides individualand unit reinforcement training based on assessments.Results remain confidential for the unit commanderonly. COMET provides assistance in the majorityof maintenance and supply management areas withone-on-one training, and by conducting follow-upvisits. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 [email protected] for information.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the secondTuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45p.m. at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330.The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in Americanhistory. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality,demonstrating both leadership and performance.Armywide, SAMC membership is between 1 and 2percent. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st ClassGilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or [email protected].

Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to FortCarson and surrounding bases, without a primarycare manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, areavailable, by appointment, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays.Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic oronline at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call526-7170 for more information.

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 sweeperand cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:• Facility repair/service orders — Fort CarsonSupport Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at719-491-0218 or email [email protected] needing trash containers, trash is overflowingor emergency service is required.• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorceyat 526-6670 or email [email protected] service needs or to report complaints.• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at526-6670 or email [email protected].• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallDennis Frost at 526-6997 or email [email protected].• Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag

at 526-2859 or e-mail [email protected] this number to obtain self-help tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.• Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 oremail [email protected] for questions onsnow removal, grounds maintenance and contractorresponse to service orders.• Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson SupportServices, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email [email protected] to request a facility, parking or regulatory traffic sign.The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

in building 1218, room 314, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be private to sergeant first class with aminimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commanding general has directed all Soldiers,sergeant first class through command sergeant major,chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain andabove, must attend Casualty Assistance Officer andCasualty Notification Officer Training. The three-daytraining course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel.Soldiers must register through their school noncom-missioned officer for attendance of this training. Thenext classes are April 15-17 and May 20-22. Call526-4551 for more information.

Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.Spouses are encouraged to accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840 for details.

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 within120 days of their expiration term of service, butmust attend no later than 30 days prior to their ETSor start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 formore information.

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

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays inbuilding 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.Sign in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m.and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign in forpersonnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m.,

with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiersare required to bring Department of the ArmyForm 5118, signed by their physician and battalion commander, and a pen to completeforms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details.

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.

Hours of OperationLogistics Readiness Center Supply and Services

• Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service,call 526-3321 for an appointment.• Ammunition supply point, building 9370 —Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Lastissue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis.• Subsistence Support Management Office,building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noonand 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195.• Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 —Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.• Installation Property Book Office, building 330— Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984.• Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday,7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customerserved at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803.• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. tomidnight.• Hazardous Material Control Center, building400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Contact administration operations at 526-5349or the warehouse at 526-2979.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:• Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8 a.m.to 6 p.m.• Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion Support and Army Personnel Testing —Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor ofbuilding 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replace Value claimants must reportthe additional loss or damage listed on AfterDelivery Form 1851 directly to the transportationservice provider by fax or report on the DefensePersonal Property System line within 75 days.Claimants must submit the claim on DPS linethrough http://www.move.mil within nine monthsfor FRV compensation for certain items. All otherclaims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Officewithin two years of delivery or date of incident.For more information, call 526-1355.

Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInfor mation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

DFAC Friday-Monday (DONSA/holiday) Tuesday-ThursdayStack 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.

Wolf Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.

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BOSS meetings are held the first and third Thursdayof each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Contact Spc. Anthony Castillo at 524-2677 or visit the

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Celebrating women of character,courage and commitment was thecenter of conversation at theWomen’s History Month observance,held Monday at the ElkhornConference Center.

From Janet Yellen, the first womanto lead the Federal Reserve in its 100-year history to Tammy Duckworth,the first disabled woman to serve in the House of Representatives, to JaidaIm, Founder of Freedom House shelterfor survivors of human trafficking,Soldiers learned about their leadershipand the actions they took to make a difference, displaying character, courageand commitment throughout their lives.

Guest speaker Wynona James,alternative dispute resolution managerand Equal Employment Opportunityadviser, 21st Space Wing, Peterson AirForce Base, shared ways people canhelp advocate for women of the nextgeneration to become leaders and discover their talents. To becomeeffective in the workplace, peoplemust recognize their skills and haveattributes such as self-confidence and being fearless, she said.

James was raised in a strongChristian family that she said not onlyinstilled values such as dignity and

respect, but also creativity and the arts,that helped enrich herlife. She learned how to play the piano andbecame active in theProtestant Youth of theChapel which taught herto be a leader, she said.James said her parentswere her role models,and her father, whoserved 27 years in the AirForce and is a Vietnamveteran, is her hero.

“My dad never complained, he instilled in me valueslike to always look for good in opportunities, to be myself and to have respect,” said James.

With the lessons taught by herparents, James decided to go back tocollege in 2008, after being diagnosedwith stage three aggressive cancer.She graduated with her master’sdegree in conflict resolution and reconciliation in 2010 and expects tohave her doctorate by January 2015.When she retires from civil service,she hopes to teach college.

James said to be successful intoday’s society, women must seek thosewho will help and not discouragethem. She compared people to odors and fragrances: keep the

fragrances — the people with positive impact — close, and stayaway from the odors — the peoplewho are toxic and wear a person out.

She said be ready for opportunities,even when they don’t seem like opportunities. Volunteer, even when it isn’t something anyone else seems to want to do, because people willremember and a person never knowswhat the future will bring.

James worries that young womentoday are being greatly influenced by social media. One of the mostimportant things “we can do is toteach them to be themselves and to not look to social media or other people to direct their path,” she said.“We can help them to recognize their

gifts and own personhood, which will help them to be self-assured.”

James works with the ColoradoSprings Teen Court where teenagers arejudged and advised by a group of theirpeers and mentored by adults. Jamessaid she believes adults need to showyoung people the gifts they are best at and to be contributors to society.

“We need sponsorship for ouryoung people, otherwise where willour leaders be and who will enforcedignity and respect,” said James.

She concluded by urging the audience to be advocates for women of future generations, placing importance on education, dignity and respect in order to help shapefuture leaders.


“(One of the most importantthings) we can do is to teach (young women) to bethemselves and to not look tosocial media or other peopleto direct their path.”

— Wynona James

Women’s History Month

Event honors pioneers, promotes future leaders


Story and photos by Andrea StoneMountaineer staff

The Soldiers waited. The tables were prepared, the roses were ready, and the food was heating for the special guests — more than a dozen Gold Star Wives.

The women were honored at a luncheonMarch 13 at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, and the Soldiers were there to see to their needs,refill their glasses and present each a rose.

“I like doing this, coming here,” said Spc.Justin Larkin, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “I lost one of my buddies in Kuwait last year. It feels good to be here andexperience it with everybody else.”

“I would like other Soldiers to do the samething (for my Family) if I wasn’t here,” said Spc. Vernon Desdune, 2nd Bn., 12th FA Reg., 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div.

The event, part of Gold Star Wives Day, April 5, was almost a month early because of ascheduling conflict.

The lunch was an opportunity for widowsfrom the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq to interactwith widows from earlier generations.

Paula Sarlls’ husband was a Vietnam veteranwho died in 2009 from exposure to Agent Orange.

“I (thought), I’m not a Gold Star wife because he didn’t die in the war,” she said. Whenshe met another wife from Gold Star Wives ofAmerica, however, she discovered that she qualified for benefits she didn’t know about.

“She said, ‘You’re entitled to this benefit and that benefit, and I was able to keep my house because of the benefits. Otherwise, Iwould’ve had to move,” she said. “Just becauseyour husband died, if it’s service-related … you’re a Gold Star wife.”

Col. Michael T. Tarsa, acting senior

commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, and Col. David Grosso, garrison commander, attendedthe event, along with Theresa LaCamera, wife ofMaj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general,4th Inf. Div. and Regional Command – South.

In his address to the women, Tarsa commented on the strength he saw displayed.

“I can see it in your eyes. I can see it in theway you care for one another, and the solidaritythat comes with such difficult circumstances. The other thing that’s striking is just the poise and the grace with which you ladies have persevered,” he said.

In addition, Tarsa read a statement from thecommanding general, who’s currently deployed to Afghanistan.

“Formal recognition of Gold Star Wives (Day)began by the Senate proclamation of2010, but Fort Carson’s commitment tothe Families of our fallen existed longbefore then,” the statement read.“Events like today’s luncheon ensurewe fulfill our duty to support those leftbehind, giving them the opportunity tojoin with others who lost their Soldier,to know they are not alone, to knowthat they always have a home at FortCarson, to know that they are honoredmembers of the 4th Infantry Division.”

While Gold Star Wives Day hasonly been formally recognized since

2010, the group has been in existence since 1945. Eleanor Roosevelt signed the original incorporation papers.

“She worked with survivors and spouses andchildren and realized that there needed to be some type of connected network support group for spouses,” said Nannette Byrne-Haupt, Family support coordinator at Survivor Outreach Services.

The Cheyenne Mountain Chapter of Gold Star Wives was inaugurated in March 2013.

Luncheon honors wives’ sacrifices

Sandra Ortiz receives a gift during the raffle drawing at the Gold Star Wives luncheon at the Fallen Heroes FamilyCenter. The event, in honor of Gold Star Wives Day, April 5, was held March 13 due to a conflict with another event.

Gold Star Wives prepare their plates during a catered Gold StarWives luncheon.

Adrienn Loughmiller, president of the CheyenneMountain Chapter of Gold Star Wives, tells Col.Michael T. Tarsa, acting senior commander, 4th

Infantry Division and Fort Carson, about her husband,Staff Sgt. Clint Loughmiller, pictured on the wall in the

Fallen Heroes Family Center, who died May 7, 2011.


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Emergency travel can be coveredBy Andrea StoneMountaineer staff

When a Soldier is injured state-side, can out-of-area Family membersreceive assistance to travel to his bedside? It’s a question that comes up in the Fort Carson Casualty Officeon a regular basis, and the answerdepends on several factors.

“If it’s a serious injury or illnessor a very serious injury or illness, wecan bring Families to the bedside ofthat Soldier as long as that Soldier ishospitalized,” said Zita Ephron, mortuary affairs coordinator.

The classification of the injury is decided on by the PatientAdministration Division at EvansArmy Community Hospital, whichworks with whatever civilian hospitalthe Soldier may be at to determine theextent of injuries or illness, she said.

“We’re not the ones that make the determination,” Ephron said.

For a Soldier who has a seriousaccident or injury, up to three Familymembers can be brought to his bedside.

“They’re authorized one round-tripticket (each). They can travel back andforth, but we only pay for one roundtrip,” Ephron said. “They get per diem for the days they’re here. We will reimburse them for lodging.”

The assistance can only bereceived while the Soldier is in thehospital. As soon as the Soldier isreleased, the financial assistance ends.

“If the Soldier is released from the hospital into Family care, rehabili-tation and such things as that, we stopour orders, but we will still (send) thatFamily back home whenever they’reready to go back home,” she said.

The travel assistance is not offeredfor scheduled surgeries, though.

“We bring Family members out(if) something goes wrong in thatsurgery, but it has to be categorizedserious injury or illness or very serious,” Ephron said.

Recently, she had a Soldier whowas in her office because he’d had aserious surgery, and his commander toldhim the Army would pay for his motherto come out. Because it was a scheduled

surgery, the travel wasn’t covered.Many commanders may not be

aware of the program or the details of the program.

“When I was a first sergeant, I wasn’t aware of any of this,” saidMaster Sgt. Kenneth Singleton,memorial affairs noncommissionedofficer in charge. “If (you) have questions, call the Casualty Office,and we can walk (you) through theprocess. The program is out there. It’s up to the leadership to educatethemselves and the Soldiers so we can better assist them.”

It’s an important benefit that’s

available to Families in a time of need.“If it was my Soldier or if I was

the one (injured), I would want toknow that my Family members areable to come and see me without worrying about them being financiallystrained,” he said.

Travel can be authorized for overseas locations where the Soldier is stationed, such as South Korea,Japan and Europe, as well.

“In situations like that, there is a process that the Army has with the embassies where they can get expedited passports, and those costs are covered,” Ephron said.

“If it was my Soldier or if I was the one(injured), I would want to know that myFamily members are able to come and see me without worrying about them being financially strained.”

— Master Sgt. Kenneth Singleton

19March 21, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER18 MOUNTAINEER — March 21, 2014

Volunteer Paul Yingling,a teacher at Sand

Creek High School,leads a discussion on

the book, “Verdi” byJanell Cannon at a

literacy event Sunday at the Special Events

Center. The event, Tell Me a Story, is sponsored by the

Military Child EducationCoalition’s Parent to Parent program

twice a year.

Participants in the Tell Me a Story program learn about “Checkers” the

corn snake at the Special Events CenterSunday. “Verdi” by Janell Cannon, thebook featured in the event, is about a

baby python who doesn’t want to grow up.

Theresa LaCamera,wife of Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general4th Infantry Divisionand RegionalCommand – South,chats with KyleBourque, 7, and NathanBourque, 6, at Tell Me a Story Sunday.LaCamera was theguest reader.

Event makes literacy fun

Story and photos by Andrea StoneMountaineer staff

The day before St. Patrick’s Day was a good day to learn about a yellow baby snake who doesn’t want to turn green.

The story, “Verdi” by Janell Cannon, wasthe featured book at a literacy event sponsoredby the Military Child Education Coalition’sParent to Parent program. Tell Me a Story,which was at the Special Events CenterSunday, is held twice a year.

Families listened to the story, read by Theresa LaCamera, wife of Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general 4th Infantry Division and Regional Command – South.

After the story, participants were dividedinto groups and facilitators led discussions on the book.

In addition to the story, attendees learned about different animals from theCheyenne MountainZoo’s ZOOMobile program, including asnake, skunk, lizardand turtle.

The ZOOMobilewas made available

through a donation from the Fort Carson Thrift Shop.

There was a craft time — making beaded snakes — a snack, and everyone who attended received a copy of the book.

“It was a great event,” said Tracy Brown, team lead for Parent to Parent. “I think the kids are really enjoying themselves.”

About 50 people attended the free event.“I like it. It’s very entertaining for

them, very educational,” said JodyCarpenter, Fort Carson Family member. “It helps (my daughter) because she’s shy. She opens up more during the discussion group.”

On a warm almost-spring day, learningabout a snake who doesn’t want to grow up seemed like a good choice.

“‘Verdi’ was a good one to do right before spring,” Brown said.

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Louise Webb, Parent toParent cadre, teachesparticipants how to makebead snakes at Tell Mea Story at the SpecialEvents Center Sunday.

Kyle Bourque studies a vinegaroon atTell Me a Story Sunday at the Special

Events Center. Vinegaroons arearachnids similar to scorpions.



Claims to the EstatePfc. Johnathon McClure — With deepest regret

to the Family of the deceased. Anyone havingclaims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 1st Lt. Stephen Pickett at 526-2517.

Upcoming eventsDisney at the Exchange — Grand opening

ribbon cutting is Friday at 4 p.m. There will also be cake, contests, balloon animals and facepainting Saturday. Attendees are encouraged towear Disney costumes.

I-Heart Challenge — Evans Army CommunityHospital offers nutrition classes to help I-HeartChallenge participants and others with healthyeating and weight loss. I-Heart participants willearn points for every class attended. Upcomingclasses will be Friday and March 28. Times vary. For more information, call 526-7290.

Summer youth program — Applications for theRed Cross Summer Youth Program will be available April 1 at the Red Cross Office, EvansArmy Community Hospital room 1033, beginningat 8 a.m. Applicants must be military dependentidentification card holders, 14-17 years old, and available for orientations May 27-30. The program will run June 2-July 25. Applications are due April 18. For more information, call 526-7144.

Nutrition supplement class — Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital’s Nutrition Care Departmentpresents a free nutritional seminar, “DietarySupplements — Ripped or Ripped Off,” April 18from 1-2 p.m. at the Army Wellness Center on Prussman Boulevard. For more information,call 524-5733.

Military spouses appreciation day — The ArmedServices YMCA will host a military spousesappreciation day celebration that will includebeauty treatments, massage, crafts and otheractivities and information, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Child care is available on a first come,first sign-up basis. Registration for the event isrequired and can be done by calling 622-9622through May 2.

General announcementsTRICARE Service Center — at Evans Army

Community Hospital will be closing at the end ofMarch. Beginning April 1, beneficiaries can callUnited Healthcare at 877-988-9378 for enrollmentand benefit help or visit http://www.tricare.mil.

Military Appreciation Day — The SoutheastArmed Services YMCA hosts a monthly military appreciation day the fourth Friday of every month from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free eventsthroughout the day include breakfast and lightlunch, resiliency resources, preventive healthscreenings and wellness resources, workforce and education resources, social networking, arts and crafts and cooking classes. For more information, call Drew Aquino, 719-622-9622.

Winter facilities precautions — Soldiers and staffare asked to be watchful of heating-related concerns in winter, including frozen pipes, andreport them to the Directorate of Public Worksoperations and maintenance contractor for repairby calling in a service order to 526-5345. Checkareas to ensure temperatures are warm enough to prevent pipes from freezing and inspect pipes for leaks. Building occupants are requiredto keep windows closed during cold weather.

Mammography purge time — Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital mammography departmentwill soon purge its old films. Patients with mammography films 10 years or older shouldpick them up. Call 526-7886 to schedule filmpickup. Films not collected by April 1 will bedestroyed per FDA regulations.

Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Pregnancyand Infant Loss Support Inc. holds a monthly support group for those whose lives have beentouched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss in thefirst few months of life. The group meets the secondTuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Luke’sLutheran Church, 5265 Union Blvd. For moreinformation, visit http://www.pikespeakshare.org.

Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program —provides short-term assistance to Department ofthe Army civilian employees, active duty-spousesand Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult

living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are offered and consultation is available to supervisors andmanagers regarding workplace matters. EAP services are free to eligible civilians and DAcivilian employees. Call 526-2196 for assistance.The EAP is located at 1638 Elwell Street inbuilding 6236, room 229.

Nutrition education — Evans Army CommunityHospital Nutrition Care Division offers numerouseducation opportunities, including individualappointments, healthy cooking classes, commissarytours, infant/toddler feeding, sports nutrition, cholesterol management, weight management and dietary supplement classes. For more information, call 526-7290.

Snow removal — Occupants of military or civiliangovernment facilities are responsible for clearingsnow and ice on sidewalks leading from theirdoorstep to the first main sidewalk along parkinglots or roadways. Ice melt is available from FortCarson Support Services warehouse, building214. For information, call 526-9271. On-post Families can get information on snow removal by contacting Balfour Beatty Communities.

Payday loan complaints — The ConsumerFinancial Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from borrowers encountering problemswith payday loans. To submit a complaint, consumers can visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372.

Mountain Post Running Club — The club willmeet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at theExchange. There will be giveaways and stampsavailable for $1 off meals at the food court.

Influenza vaccinations — Shots for Soldiers will be available through their unit leadership or medical personnel. Vaccinations for beneficiaries, 6 months and older, are availableduring existing clinic appointments or duringwalk-in hours, 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.Call 526-6422 for information.

Hospital dining facility hours change — Due tolower demand, hospital dining facility hours havechanged. Weekdays, full service breakfast isserved from 6-9 a.m. Grab and go items, such as boiled eggs, sandwiches and breakfast bar, areavailable from 9-10 a.m. Lunch is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but the grill will close at 1:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 4-5:30 p.m., main lineonly. No change on weekends. Breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; dinner,4-5:30 p.m. Call 526-7290 for more information.

Disaster information available — Homeowners,renters, business owners and employees affectedby the flooding, severe storms and landslides that were federally declared a major disaster onSept. 14 can receive updated information fromthe Federal Emergency Management Agency. Tobe added to the distribution list, put “subscribe”in the subject line to [email protected], [email protected] [email protected].

New hours — The pediatric immunization cliniclocated within pediatrics on the second floor ofthe Woods Soldier Family Care Center has newhours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-7653 for more information.

Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Office, located in building 1218, room 212, isopen 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call 526-3963 for assistance, or additional informationcan be found at http://www.fvap.gov.

Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 164 needs Scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, camping, climbing, sports, helping the community and more. Contact Sara Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267,troop(underscore)[email protected].

School lunch and breakfast program — SchoolDistrict 8 is accepting applications for the nationalSchool Lunch and School Breakfast programs.Application forms are being provided to all homeswith a letter to parents. Additional copies are available in each school. The information providedon the application is confidential and will be usedonly for the purpose of determining eligibility andverifying data. Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz

at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected] more information.

Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speedlimit on Butts Road between Wilderness andAirfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call526-9267 for information regarding the change.

Same day appointments — Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital Family Medicine Clinics,Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic areoperating under an appointment model called“Open Access,” offering same day appointments.Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact hour they want. Call the Access to Care Line,526-2273, to make an appointment.

Homes offered to wildfire victims — Tierra Vista Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is offering six to 12 month leases toColorado residents displaced by the wildfire. Call 683-3660 for more information.

Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating— TRICARE Online users must update their military hospital or clinic location online eachtime they relocate. Transferring military hospitalor clinic affiliation in TOL does not automaticallytransfer the TRICARE enrollment in DefenseEnrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Library program — Tutor.com for military Familiesoffers homework and studying help from a professional tutor, any time of day or night, free forK-12 students in military Families. Expert tutorsare available online 24/7 to help students in morethan 16 subjects, including math, science, Englishand social studies. Tutor.com can also help with standardized test prep, Advance Placement examsand with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor.com/military for more information.

Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey —Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to helpminimize the impact of budget cuts on medicalcare. Evans Army Community Hospital receivesfunding based on patients seen and customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and departments and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for more information.

Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committee members.No experience is needed. Training will be providedby Boy Scouts of America staff. There is always aneed for new volunteers to fill positions or just helpout at various activities. Contact the committeechair, Johnathon Jobson at [email protected] orthe Cubmaster, Robert Jepsen, [email protected] and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line.


Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious

Support Office)” for events and schedules.Lent and Easter services: Fort Carson

Religious Support has several Lent and Easter services scheduled. Catholic services at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel include:V Mass of Lord’s Supper, April 17 at 5 p.m.V Good Friday Service of the Passion,

April 18 at 5 p.m.V Easter Vigil Mass, April 19 at 8 p.m.V Easter Sunday Mass, April 20 at 9 a.m.V Stations of the Cross, Fridays until April 11

at 5:30 p.m.Catholic Holy Week services at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel include:V Sunday Anticipated Mass, Saturdays at 5 p.m.V Sunday Mass at 9 a.m.V Daily Mass at 11:45 a.m.Catholic services at Healer Chapel include:V Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.V Daily Mass, Monday-Thursday at 11:45 a.m.Sunday Protestant services include:V Traditional service at Healer Chapel, 9 a.m.V Contemporary “ChapelNeXt” service, Veterans

Chapel, 10 a.m.V Gospel service at Prussman Chapel, 11 a.m.V Traditional service at Soldiers’ Memorial

Chapel, 11 a.m.Protestant Easter services April 20 include:V Easter Sunrise Service at Soldiers’ Memorial

Chapel, 6:30 a.m.VBreakfast at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel at 8 a.m.V Easter worship at Healer Chapel, 9 a.m.V Easter worship at Veterans Chapel

at 10 a.m.V Easter worship at Prussman and

Soldiers’ Memorial chapels at 11 a.m.

Easter egg hunt: Soldiers’ MemorialChapel sponsors an Easter egg huntApril 20 at 10:30 a.m. for toddlersthrough second-graders. Donations ofsmall plastic eggs and small, individuallywrapped candy are being accepted atthe chapel; in room 133 at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel.

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Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location PhoneSaturday 4:15-4:45pm Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious Education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-2458Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-8583Friday 9-11 a.m. CWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5769Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386Mon-Thurs Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386First Friday Noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386

PROTESTANTSunday 9 a.m. Worship Healer Evans Army Hospital 526-7386Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-5744Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkley & Prussman 526-9640Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus 526-8889Sunday 11 a.m. Worship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Youth Ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 526-5744Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 524-4316

EASTERN ORTHODOXFort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at (612) 432-6099 for Orthodox services.

JEWISHFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 472-0102.The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the Air Force Academy.

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

COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE

Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Kevin Cheek 554-7709 for more information.

needed for the June 9-13 program. Positions includestation leaders — imagination station crafts, game assistance, snacks and preschool stations; crew leaders (16 years and older); and assistance crewleaders (sixth-graders and older). All potential volunteers must complete a background check.

Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] to volunteer.Catholic Religious Education registration is

being accepted for classes that meetSundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m.Religious education classes are available for children in preschool

through the age of confirmation.Classes are also offered for adults

seeking to join the Catholic faith and those

who desire to participate in the celebrating ofthe sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information.

Youth Ministries: Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel youth group members are invited to attend thePrussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the Veterans youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m.

Catholic Women of the Chapel meets Friday from9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council ofCatholic Women” on Facebook for 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 details.

Commentary by Chap. (Maj.) Steve SatterfieldEvans Army Community Hospital

Trust and respect are two wordsthat seem to mystify even the most profound steward of today’s society. In a world guided by shaded subjectivity,trust and respect seem to be cast in various shades of gray.

In the dark recesses of a cave,many moons ago, there was a huddledremnant of wounded warriors (1Samuel 22:2) led by the soon to bepresent future king, David (1 Samuel16). Fear and doubt were their reality,and that is when opportunity struck.

The story plays out in 1 Samuel24:3-7: “He came to the sheep pensalong the way; a cave was there, and

Saul went in to relieve himself. Davidand his men were far back in the cave.The men said, ‘This is the day theLord spoke of when he said to you, ‘Iwill give your enemy into your handsfor you to deal with as you wish.’Then David crept up unnoticed andcut off a corner of Saul’s robe.

“Afterward, David was conscience-stricken for having cut off a corner ofhis robe. He said to his men, ‘The Lordforbid that I should do such a thing tomy master, the Lord’s anointed, or laymy hand on him; for he is the anointedof the Lord.’ With these words Davidsharply rebuked his men and did notallow them to attack Saul. And Saulleft the cave and went his way.”

Trust and respect. David was to bethe king. But what was his response?

Not against “the anointed of the Lord.”Setting aside subjective opportunity,David showed respect for who Saulwas and trust in what God would do in time. David showed characterand his mighty band of warriors loved him and followed him for it.

Joel Peterson, chairman of JetBlueAirways and Stanford BusinessSchool, said it well: “Personal integrity is the foundation of trust inany organization. It’s the pervasivesense that people will do what theysay they’re going to do, and that their actions consistently reflect theirprinciples and character.”

Integrity, then, is an internal cornerstone of trust. But leadersshould also be looking to spur the outward growth of trust across anorganization. The way to do that is by practicing the art of respect.

“Respect is, in some sense, the cur-rency of trust — the way it’s exchangedand circulated among people. It’s aneasy concept to pay lip service to, butlike any facet of behavior and attitude,respect requires focus, awareness andpractice. Leaders show and encouragerespect when they empower team members, celebrate their contributionsand help them learn from missteps.”

Respect and trust are not a gray

area, but they do involve gray matter— the brain. What we believe determines how we live, and how welive reveals what we believe. Personalintegrity is essential. It was for David, and it needs to be for us.

I want to end with a quote from a professional and spiritual mentor of mine, Chuck Swindoll:

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.Attitude to me, is more than facts. It is more than the past, than education,than money, than circumstances, thanfailures, than successes, than whatother people think or say or do. It ismore than appearance, giftedness orskill. It will make or break a company... a church ... a home. The remarkablething is we have a choice every dayregarding the attitude we will embracefor that day. We cannot change our past... we cannot change the inevitable. Theonly thing we can do is play on the onestring we have, and that is our attitude.I am convinced that life is 10 percentwhat happens to me and 90 percenthow I react to it. And so it is with you— we are in charge of our attitudes.”

It is called character, personalintegrity, gumption. It is what everyyoung Soldier cries out for — it iscalled leadership.

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Story and photos by Nel Lampe

Mountaineer staff

Fountain Creek Regional Park is one of three El Paso County parksthat are just minutes from FortCarson’s Gate 20.

The centerpiece of FountainCreek Park is its nature center, which recently opened an expansionthat almost tripled the size of theNature Center building and added aviewing deck.

The view of Pikes Peak from thewindow wall inside the nature centerprovides a look at Fountain Creek, the wetlands area, trails and a freshly snow-covered Pikes Peak inthe background.

Nancy Stone Bernard, supervisorof Fountain Creek Nature Center, saidthat the expansion will allow largerschool field trip groups, larger groupsat presentations and an increase inthe number and kind of programsthat can be scheduled.

New state-of-the-art displays areexpected to be installed in May.

“No child left inside,” is a slogan of El Paso County Parks. The goal is to connect people, especially children, to the outdoors.

Children can learn about natureby looking at exhibits in the naturecenter. In addition to taxidermy displays of wildlife, such as snapping turtles and blue herons,there are animal furs and other displays about the wildlife found in the park area.

The nature center is in a wetlands environment, on the banks of Fountain Creek. The parkincludes cattail marshes, prairie

grass and cottonwood and willow trees.Deer, foxes, squirrels, turtles,

muskrats, frogs, lizards and beavershave been seen in the park.

Birds are also abundant near thenature center. Visitors can watch the birds through the large windows.Canada geese are sometimes seen in Fountain Creek.

More than 250 species of birdshave been seen in the park. Red-wingblackbirds are seen all year.

Telescopes are provided so visitors can observe the wildlifethrough the window.

Blue herons may be seen in thisarea this time of year, when the birdsreturn after wintering in New Mexicoand Texas. There was once a blueheron rookery near the nature center,but the herons are now nesting farthernorth. Herons are sometimes feedingnear the nature center.

A taxidermy display of a heron and

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(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)The Fountain Creek Nature Center recently completed an expansion that nearly tripledits size, adding room for more office space, meeting rooms and exhibits.

The view from the window wall of the FountainCreek Nature Center includes Fountain Creek,the nature path, wetlands area and Pikes Peak.

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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

nest is displayed in the nature center.People can walk the nature loop

near the Fountain Creek NatureCenter. However, the nearby RegionalTrail can accommodate hikers, dogs,bikes and horses.

Spring Break camps, “MarshMadness,” are scheduled for next week.

Activities for April are scheduledfor various age groups, listed below.Call 520-6745 to register or for more information.

• “Heron Homecoming” is at 9 a.m. April 3, for ages 3-6.

• “Things with Wings,” for ages2-3, is April 10 at 9 a.m. Cost is $3for each participant.

• Girl Scout Day is April 12, at 9 a.m. when Scouts work on badgesfor bugs, hiker, animal habitats and map and compass. Girl Scoutsshould be registered.

•“Chocolate Bunny Walk and EggHunt” is April 19. There are three sessions: 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m. to noonand 1-2 p.m. Children will meet a liverabbit and look for eggs. Fees for children ages 2-10 with an adult, are$5-$7. Reservations are required.

Birthday parties can be arrangedat the nature center.

Two other El Paso County parksare along Highway 85/87.

Willow Pond Park is a heavilyforested park with a pond, picnictables and walking paths. Fishing isallowed with a fishing license. It isreached by exiting Gate 20, goingover Interstate 25 and taking theHighway 35 exit. Turn right onHighway 85/87 and take a right ontoWillow Springs Road, continuing to the park. There is a large parking lot.

To reach Fountain Creek NatureCenter, continue south on Highway85/87. A sign on the right marks theentrance to the nature center. Followthat road to the parking lot.

The third El Paso County park is about a mile south of the entranceto the nature center. Duckwood active-use park has large group pavilions as well as small pavilions.The large pavilions may be reservedby calling the El Paso County ParksDepartment at 520-6375.

Large playing fields can be usedfor soccer or other games. There arebasketball courts, playgrounds andhorseshoe pits at Duckwood Park.

Fountain Creek Nature Center,320 Peppergrass Lane, is openWednesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.Beginning April 2, the hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.

Liz Lewis, left, and DianeFrevel watch for wildlife from

the newly expanded FountainCreek Nature Center.

A group of AmericanHeritage Girls and their

families go on a nature hiketo complete requirements

for a badge.

Environmental Film SeriesAcclaimed and award winning documentaries, geared for an adult audience, will be in the Fountain Creek Nature Center. 320 Pepper Grass Lane.Reservations are required. A $4 donation is suggested.

“Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” Friday, 7 p.m.“American Outrage,” April 25, 7 p.m.

“Saving Luna” May 16, 7 p.m.

Exhibits in theFountain CreekNature Centerhave informationabout area wildlife.


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Pueblo’s Buell Children’s Museum has “Off toSee the Wizards: Art+Science.” Marking the75th anniversary of the movie premiere of “TheWizard of Oz,” the exhibit sets the characters of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the WickedWitch against a backdrop of scientific exploration.The museum is at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo; take exit 98 B. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children and military. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center inColorado Springs is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the discovery center is $9 for adults, $7 for college students and $3 for children ages 4-17. Military admission is $4.50 for adults with military identification and $1.50 for their children. It is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, just off Garden of the Gods Road; call 576-8000.

The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is now openfor guided tours, weekends only. Weather andconstruction permitting, the park hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis and visitors will ridepark vehicles. Tickets are $10 per person, riders 3 and under are free. Weather and electricity permitting, the Royal Rush Skycoaster may beopen; tickets are $25 for one rider; $45 for tworiders and $60 for three riders. The Royal GorgeBridge is about 10 miles west of Cañon City.

“Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed” is in theDenver Museum of Nature and Sciencethrough Aug. 24. The largest exhibition about theancient Maya ever to be displayed in the U.S., the exhibition includes artifacts never exhibitedbefore. The museum is in City Park at 2001Colorado Blvd., and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $22 for non-member adults and$13 for children ages 3-10. Tickets are sold for entry at a certain time; call the museum or go online for availability before planning a visit.

A new exhibit is in the Colorado SpringsPioneers Museum, “Journey to Pikes Peak.” The children’s exhibit can be seen from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum, at 215 S. Tejon St., has free admission.

A new exhibit in the Western Museum of Miningand Industry is “Social Life in Western Mining Camps.” The exhibit explores the socialhistory of the towns that grew around mines. The exhibit focuses on the people who came West and what they brought with them and what they endured. The exhibit will be shownthrough May. The museum is at 224 N. GateBlvd., off Interstate 25, Exit 156A.

“Agnes of God” is in the Colorado Fine ArtsCenter’s SaGaJi Theater, Friday through April6. Performances are Thursday-Saturday, at 7:30p.m. Matinee performances are Saturday-Sundayat 2 p.m. Tickets are $37, call 634-5583. The Fine Arts Center is at 30 W. Dale St.

Based on a children’s book, the musical“Pinkalicious” is in the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., Tuesday to April 6. The one-hour performance is appropriate for ages 2-10. Pinkalicious cupcakes will be available forpurchase. Tickets for children/students are $15;

$20 for adults. Performance times vary: call thebox office at 634-5583 for show times and tickets.

“Music of Queen,” with the Colorado SpringsPhilharmonic, is a tribute to the musical group “Queen.” The concert is at 8 p.m. March 29 in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S.Cascade Ave.; call 520-SHOW.

Harlem Globetrotters are in the World ArenaMarch 28 at 7 p.m. Call 576-2626 for tickets.

“How to Succeed in Business Without ReallyTrying” will be in the Pine Creek High School Auditorium April 3-5, and April 11-12,at 7 p.m. Adult tickets are $13, students 12-18 are $8 and children under 12 are $6. Thehigh school is at 10740 Thunder Mountain Ave.

“Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic” will be in the World Arena April 3-6. The show featuresthe largest cast ever of Disney stars, includingMickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear,Woody, Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket, Stitch, Nemo and the Incredibles. There will be scenes from “Mulan” and “The Lion King.” Call 576-2626 for ticket information.

The Sky Sox Triple-A baseball team has its firsthome game April 11, against the Round RockExpress at 6:35 p.m. The home stadium is at 4385 Tutt Blvd., on the city’s east sidenear Powers Boulevard and Barnes Road. a variety of ticket packages are available; contactthe box office at 591-SOXX. Tickets go on sale March 31.

“Celtic Woman, the Emerald Tour” is in the PikesPeak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7 p.m.April 24. Tickets are on sale: call 520-SHOW.

— Compiled by Nel Lampe

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Mesa Ridge nets4A hoops crown

Story and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Mesa Ridge LadyGrizzlies basketball team, featuring members of theMountain Post Family, cappedoff an undefeated season bywinning the Colorado 4A girlsbasketball championshipSaturday in Boulder.

The Lady Grizzlies defeatedthe Broomfield Eagles, 45-41,to win the first team title inschool history. Both teamsentered the title match with perfect 27-0 records.

The victory came undertremendous pressure as theLady Grizzlies not only had the pressure of playing for achampionship, but the teamwas playing a Broomfieldsquad that only traveled 30minutes to the University ofColorado-Boulder campus.

The game was in effect ahome contest for the LadyEagles, but the Mesa Ridgecrowd made it feel like a homegame for the Lady Grizzlies as it was loud and supportivethroughout the contest.

With the game tied at 14 at halftime, Jeff Beatty, LadyGrizzlies coach, said he felt comfortable about where thegame was and how his teamwould respond in the second half.

“Our kids know how toplay team defense, and I thinkit showed tonight,” Beatty said. “I believe in the last threegames we may have given upone transition basket. I felt thegame was being played at ourpace at halftime, because thatis not the way (Broomfield)likes to play the game.”

Starting point guard GabbyPurcell echoed her coach’s comments after the game. Shesaid the Lady Grizzlies knew athalftime that the Lady Eagleswould make some runs, but shewas confident her team wouldwithstand the challenge.

“We came out with a lot offire today, and it showed in theway we played,” Purcell said.“We wanted to leave it all on thecourt. We haven’t been in a lotof close games this year, but weknew they would challenge us to the end. Our plan was to takecare of the ball, hit the openpeople and play good defense.”

The Lady Grizzlies built aseven-point lead early in the second and, just as the teamexpected, the Lady Eagles foughtback to tie and eventually take a one-point lead with lessthan two minutes left. Fromthat point, the Lady Grizzliesturned up the defensive pressure to regain the lead and eventually win the game, and the championship.

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Fort Carson Family memberand Mesa Ridge High School’sMische Hubbard, 23, drivespast Broomfield High Schooldefenders during championshipaction in the Colorado 4A girlsbasketball final Saturday at theUniversity of Colorado-Boulder.

A Fort Carson youth prepares to put his cardboardboat into the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Centerindoor pool March 13. Ten teams and 75 peopleconstructed boats for the annual Cardboard BoatRace. Three, two-hour summer pool parties at theOutdoor Pool, were awarded during the event.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox openits season April 11 at SecurityService Field in Colorado Springs.

The Colorado Rockies Triple-Aaffiliate begins its season by hosting the Round Rock Express, a farm team of the Texas Rangers,April 11-14. The Sky Sox host theOklahoma City Redhawks, theHouston Astros affiliate, April 15-18. Fort Carson AppreciationNight is scheduled for May 3 whenthe Sky Sox host the MemphisRedbirds, the St. Louis CardinalsTriple-A affiliate.

The Sky Sox announcedMonday that individual game ticketsfor all of the team’s 72 home gamesare on sale, on the Sky Sox websiteonly. Box seats are $13 and reservedseats are $10. Season ticket packagesstart as low as $60 and include manyof the biggest and best promotions of the summer. Tickets can be purchased online only at http://www.skysox.com. Phone orders and in person box office orders will beavailable in the coming weeks,according to Sky Sox officials.

The intramural post golf cham -pionships will take place April 5-6at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club.

The tournament is free to

enter for any active-duty Soldier.There will be a shotgun start at1:30 p.m. Registration deadline isApril 3. Call 526-4102 or 238-4839for more information .

The post intramural basketball regular season concluded March13 and the post playoffs are sched-uled to begin Monday at IronHorse Sports and Fitness Center.

The final regular season posttop 10 is: 1. Go Gettas, 2. OldSchool, 3. Phoenix, 4. Naturals, 5.Trojans, 6. Juggernaut, 7. HeadHunters, 8. Get Down, 9. Bucketsand 10. Ballaholics.

The Sergeant Audie Murphy Clubsponsors the first Mountain Post five-on-five basketball tournament Saturday and Sundayat the Special Events Center.

The two-day, two-game minimum tournament is open toteams with military and civilian players — men and women — andcan be a mix of units on post.Trophies and T-shirts will be awardedto first-, second- and third-placeteams. The champion will be awardedthe SAMC traveling trophy that willbe on display at the division head-quarters, according to club officials.

The cost for the tournament is $150 per team, with a 15 playermaximum per team. Contact Sgt.1st Class Erin Hicks at 526-3214,210-792-8213 or [email protected] or contact a battalionSAMC representative.


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Fort Carson Family member and Cheyenne Mountain Indians’ Nate Resty, 33, prepares to defend Denver South Rebel’s Tyson Purifoy March 14, at the Universityof Colorado-Boulder. The Indians fell to the Rebels in the semifinals of the ColoradoState 4A high school playoffs, ending the Indians season one game short of the championship game.

Indians fall

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Thunder Alley Bowling Lanes has anumber of Family-themed events.

The facility hosts Family FunBowl each Sunday at 6 p.m. forthe first 20 groups. The fun bowlincludes a four-person minimum$7 per person special, whichincludes three games of bowling,pizza and a drink.

The facility hosts a color pinevent each Saturday. People can signup for the event beginning at 6 p.m.with action starting at 8 p.m. Peoplecan win cash while bowling in thecolor pin event where the color pinscome up in random spots for differentawards, according to bowling alleyofficials. The cost is $15 for adults 18 and over with a $2 shoe rental.

Thunder Alley takes peopleback to the 50s on Tuesday nightsfrom 6-9 p.m. For 50 cents peoplecan purchase hot dogs, rent shoesand bowl games. There are rulesand restrictions that apply. Call526-5542 for more information.

A Commanding General GolfScramble is scheduled for April4 at the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club.

Registration is underway for theevent which begins with a shotgunstart at 1 p.m. A CG scramble isscheduled for the first Friday of eachmonth April-September, except July’sevent which will be held July 11.Call 526-4102 for more information.

Registration for the 2014 RockyMountain State Games is open forathletes of all ages and skill levels.

Online registration is underwayfor athletes who wish to compete in the 41 sports for this year’s event,held July 18-20 and 25-27 at various venues in Colorado Springs.

According to ColoradoSprings Sports Corporation officials, the event is open to allColorado residents, students whoare enrolled in a Colorado collegeor university are eligible, as areU.S. military personnel and theirFamily members stationed inColorado. The Rocky MountainState Games have been organized inaccordance with NCAA guidelineswith some exceptions. Registrationis available at http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org.

The National Physique Committee2014 Nutrition Company Denver Open Bodybuilding,Figure, Bikini and Physiquechampionships will be held inDenver Saturday.

The event takes place at the Infinity Park Event Center,4400 E. Kentucky Ave., inGlendale. Prejudging begins atnoon and the finals begin at 4 p.m.Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com fortickets through 3 p.m. Friday.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club holds an annual event to kickoffthe spring season.

The “Club for Kids Day” activity, open to ages 6-16, is set

for March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Each youth attending the programwill receive one free club, a sleeveof birdie balls and a free golf lesson.

The Colorado Springs Flames, asemipro football team that featuresmilitary members, begins trainingfor its upcoming Colorado FootballConference season.

Team tryouts will be held

Saturday at 7 p.m. at Play It Now Sports, 5025 N. Academy Blvd.There will be a $50 non-refundabletryout fee for participants who attend. Regular season practicesbegin April 1, and will be heldTuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. at CheyenneMountain High School.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson

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Photo by Walt Johnson

Members of the Mountain Post community listen to Fort Carson varsity women’ssoftball coach Fred “T.J.” Taijeron during a tryout session Saturday at the MountainPost Sports Complex. People interested in trying out for the post men’s or women’svarsity teams can contact Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center staff at 526-2706.

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