February 14, 2014 - Fort Carson Mountaineer

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Vol. 72, No. 6
Feb. 14, 2014
More than 80 Stryker vehicles arrive at the Fort Carson
Rail Yard. The Army announced last month that it will
convert the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, to a Stryker brigade combat team.
1st Strykers arrive
Story and photos by
Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
More than 80 Stryker vehicles rolled off
rail cars and onto the snow-covered Fort Carson
ground as 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, began the first phase of
conversion, Feb. 7.
The Army announced last month that it will
convert 1st ABCT to a Stryker Brigade Combat
Team. The conversion, scheduled to begin in
March, is being made to achieve a needed
operational mix of BCTs within the Army and
will take an estimated 10 months to complete.
“The arrival of these vehicles signifies the
change of our formation from what is currently
an armor brigade combat team to a Stryker
brigade combat team,” said Col. Dave Hodne,
commander, 1st ABCT.
The Strykers came to Fort Carson after a
1,400-mile journey from Joint Base LewisMcChord, Wash.
“We sent a number of our personnel to JBLM
to inspect the Strykers and now we are receiving
these vehicles as part of the reorganization
process,” said Capt. Cody Martin, railhead
operations officer in charge, 4th Battalion, 42nd
Field Artillery Regiment, 1st ABCT.
The deputy chief of staff of the Army,
G-3/5/7, issued a record of decision based on a
review of the 2008 environmental impact statement that had considered several installations,
including Fort Carson, for the permanent
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stationing of a Stryker BCT. The 2008 EIS
assessed the effects of converting an infantry
BCT to a Stryker BCT; however, the Army is
now converting an armor BCT. Because of
this change, the current ROD determined that
any potential environmental impacts would
be greatly reduced.
“The Strykers are lighter than the tanks and
provide us a degree of strategic mobility you
don’t have in a tank formation,” said Hodne.
Replacing Abrams tanks and Bradley
Fighting Vehicles with lighter Stryker combat
vehicles reduces heavy vehicle maneuver and
fuel consumption, and is expected to reduce
dust and air pollution at Fort Carson.
Additionally, the net number of Soldiers
training at Fort Carson will be fewer than
anticipated because the action coincides with
the inactivation of another BCT as part of the
Armywide reductions announced in June.
“I have never used a Stryker vehicle before,
so my Soldiers and I are excited to learn how to
perform our job on the new platform the
vehicle brings to our unit,” said Sgt. Matthew
Jones, cavalry scout, Company C, 7th
Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st ABCT.
The “Raider” Brigade will continue to
download Strykers and upload armored vehicles
to move on to other installations, until all the
equipment reaches its final destination.
“The Soldiers out here are doing an
outstanding job working together to move this
equipment,” said Martin. “It’s good to see
everyone being safe and helping each other out
to complete the mission.”
Pfc. Michael Locke, artillery mechanic, Company G, 4th Battalion,
42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, ground guides a Stryker vehicle off a rail car
and into the staging area at the Fort Carson Rail Yard, Feb. 7.
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MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 14, 2014
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera
Garrison Commander:
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
Rick Emert
Editor:
Andrea Stone
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Ethos: way of life
Commentary by
Spc. James E. Fobes
Warrior Leader Course graduate
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Soldiers live by creeds that define
everything from appearance to behavior.
People naturally paint a picture in their
mind of what a Soldier is; whether it is
based off of past knowledge, experience
or assumptions.
Soldiers are truly defined by their
consistent ability to control their conduct in
accordance with their creeds — this is true
at all levels. Within the Soldier’s Creed you
will find four guidelines, called the Warrior
Ethos, that define more than just a combat
Soldier — they define a way of life.
I will always place the mission first.
Typically when someone hears “mission,”
they assume combat, but that is not always
the case. A mission is defined as an
important goal or purpose that is
accompanied by strong conviction. A doctor
may make their mission to save a patient’s
life; a lawyer’s mission could be to prove a
man or woman’s innocence; a missionary’s
mission could be to spread the word of
their God; and the list goes on. In order to
place the mission first, a person must
decide the accomplishment of the mission
is far more important than his personal
agenda. The missions we allow ourselves
to face, and how we handle those situations,
define who we are.
Fobes
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Top WLC graduates
Sgt. Dustin L. Lorenz
Distinguished award
Spc. Kara B. Mercado
Leadership award
Sgt. Jami I. Alamal, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.
Sgt. Dylan J. Beckett, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.
Spc. Andrew W. Bell, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg.
Spc. Anthony J. Bishop, 928th Med.
Spc. Giavanni L. Braboy, 52nd Eng. Bn.
Spc. Matthew A. Cardeccia, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.
Spc. Seung H. Choi, 230th Finance
Sgt. Andre L. Cobbs, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg.
Sgt. Allen S. Compton, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.
Spc. Corey R. Congdon, 1st STB
Pfc. Paul J. Droutsas, 743rd MI Bn.
Spc. James E. Fobes, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.
Sgt. Anastasia M. Griffin, 1st Space Bn.
Spc. Victor J. Guerrero-Hernandez, 59th MP
Spc. Sean T. Hayes, 247th QM
Spc. Dan J. Hernandez, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.
Spc. David A. Houle, 1st STB
Spc. Thomas A. Ignacio, 52nd Eng. Bn.
Sgt. Dustin L. Lorenz, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg.
Spc. Kara B. Mercado, 743rd MI Bn
Pfc. Micheal J. Morales, 10th CSH
Sgt. Anthony J. Rivera-Summers, 743rd MI Bn.
Spc. Jamie L. Rodriguez-Garcia, 534th Sig.
Sgt. Britton P. Sears, 1st STB
Sgt. Alan M. Sittig, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg.
Spc. Ashley R. Sommers, 59th MP
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What makes me
Iron Horse Strong?
Staff Sgt. Jimmy B. Brooks
Water treatment section sergeant, Company A, 4th Brigade Support Battalion,
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
I joined the Army so I could
take care of my son and because
it’s a Family tradition.
I think it’s an honor to serve my
country, and serving has benefitted
me in all aspects of my life.
I continue to serve because I
want to protect my country.
To instill values and increase
my own and my Soldiers’ physical,
mental and spiritual health, I show
them respect, demonstrate the hard
right over the easy wrong, and
mentor them to take my place.
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy
Edwards, former senior enlisted
leader, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry
Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
was a great mentor to me and taught
me how to maintain standards.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Stevens,
senior enlisted leader with the 426th
Brigade Support Battalion, 1st
Brigade Combat Team, 101st
Airborne Division, Fort Campbell,
Ky., when I was stationed there,
was also a great inspiration to me
and supplied me with opportunities
to advance.
Feb. 14, 2014 — MOUNTAINEER
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Secretary of Defense:
U.S. continues to
plan for post-2014
Afghan mission
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The United States continues
to plan for a post-2014 training and assistance
mission in Afghanistan, Defense Secretary Chuck
Hagel said Feb. 7, despite the fact that Afghan
President Hamid Karzai continues to delay the
signing of an agreement that would allow for
the new mission.
Hagel and senior commanders met with
President Barack Obama at the White House on
Feb. 4 and discussed the retrograde of forces and
equipment from Afghanistan, as well as all the
other dimensions of the effort in the country, Hagel
said at a Pentagon news conference.
“It was an honest exchange between his
commanders and himself about the future,” he said.
The U.S. position has not changed, he said. U.S.
officials continue to encourage Karzai to sign the
bilateral security agreement that he negotiated with the
United States last year. A national council that Karzai
Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo
convened overwhelmingly approved the agreement
in November, and the vast majority of Afghans are
said to favor its adoption. Yet, Karzai has so far
refused to sign the pact, saying he will not do so until
after April’s presidential elections.
“We continue to hope and believe that it will be
signed,” Hagel said. “We will continue to plan and work
with our NATO and (International Security Assistance
Force) commanders for a post-2014 mission.”
That mission is to train, assist and advise
Afghan forces and to conduct counterterrorism
operations as needed.
Afghan forces are in the lead throughout
the country, Hagel said, but they still have some
shortcomings — notably in logistics, intelligence and
reconnaissance. Building institutions at the top of the
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs the press at the
Pentagon, Feb. 7. Hagel discussed the nomination of
retired Marine Corps Col. Robert O. Work as the next
deputy Defense secretary and discussed issues including
an effort to strengthen ethical behavior within the
Defense Department.
military is absolutely crucial to this effort, he said.
“Remember, 12 years ago, there weren’t any
institutions at all in Afghanistan,” he said, noting
that the U.S. military helps partners around the
world with institution-building. “And (the goal is)
a continuation of investing and helping them invest
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I will never accept defeat. I
will never quit. Although very
different in their impact, these
two Ethos go hand in hand.
Everyone is born with the
will to win; some develop
the will into a mission and some
choose to subside to being
inferior. Too many people accept
living a mediocre life, and never
aspire to achieve more. Part of
living is chasing your aspirations,
which is impossible for those
who accept defeat and quit. Of
course there will be times in life
when we are all unsuccessful,
but persistently chasing your
dreams requires you to never quit.
I will never leave a fallen
comrade. The broader meaning
behind this statement is helping
others. From a moralistic side, it
is important to help anyone and
everyone you have the capability
of helping. Many people attempt
to exploit other’s kindness, but it
is important to remember one
rotten apple does not rot the
whole bunch. It seems common in
today’s world that when someone
is struggling, someone else is
ready to use them as a stepping
stone; this is not becoming of
an ethically strong person.
To some, the Warrior Ethos
is just four lines with hollow
meaning. To others they only
apply to Soldiers, but to
contributing members of society
with strong morals, they are a
way of life. The meaning of each
line is far deeper than the words
themselves, but it is up to each
individual to find that meaning.
It is easy to do the wrong thing,
but the satisfaction of doing the
right thing in unfavorable situations is what separates the people
who live the Warrior Ethos and
the people who just see words.
To quote the great Gen.
George S. Patton, “Lead me,
follow me or get out of my way.”
Standards
&DISCIPLINE
Physical readiness training
Soldier physical readiness is acquired through the challenge
of a precise, progressive and integrated physical training
program. A well-conceived plan of military physical readiness
training must be an integral part of every unit training program.
¶ Physical readiness training prepares Soldiers and units for the physical
challenges of fulfilling the mission in the face of a wide range of threats,
in complex operational environments and with emerging technologies.
¶ Physical readiness is the ability to meet the physical demands of any combat
or duty position, accomplish the mission and continue to fight and win.
¶ Noncommissioned officers serve as the primary trainers for enlisted
Soldiers, crews and small teams. NCOs must conduct standards-based,
performance-oriented, mission-focused PRT.
¶ The primary focus of PRT goes far beyond preparation for the Army Physical
Fitness Test. Soldiers improve their physical readiness capabilities through
PRT. For Soldiers to achieve the desired standard of physical readiness,
every unit training program must include a well-conceived plan of PRT.
Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development and
Field Manual 7-22, Army Physical Readiness Training
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Battlefield casualties
4th Inf. Div. continues ketamine initiative
By Sgt. Antony Lee
International Security Assistance Force,
Regional Command – South
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — For
much of Operation Enduring Freedom, casualties in
Afghanistan typically received morphine and fentanyl
to help reduce pain suffered from battlefield wounds.
More than two years ago, another drug —
ketamine — entered the discussion as a faster, more
effective way to help wounded servicemembers.
The division surgeon with 82nd Airborne Division,
which at the time commanded Regional Command –
South, laid the foundation to include ketamine as a pain
medicine for medics in Afghanistan to use.
The medical team from 3rd Infantry Division,
which replaced 82nd Abn., took the idea and got it
approved through U.S. Central Command to be run as
a pilot in RC – South. They also created a way to
monitor its use and implement it throughout RC –
South if the pilot proved to be successful.
The 4th Inf. Div. began running the pilot program
after it took command of RC – South in July, putting
the plan into place and delivering ketamine to combat
medics to use on missions.
So far, in the six months it has been used in
southern Afghanistan, 35 wounded servicemembers — both coalition and Afghan forces —
have received ketamine after suffering wounds on
the battlefield.
“In every single instance that we’ve used it, it’s
Jarvis said. “This evolutionary advancement in
the approach to pain
control on the battlefield allows for medical
providers to rapidly
provide pain relief.”
Extensive studies
done on ketamine show
that pain control is a pro— Lt. Col. Chris Jarvis
ductive use of ketamine.
“The only reason
been effective,” said Capt. Seth Mayer, 4th Inf. you can use intranasal ketamine the way we’re going
Div. pharmacist.
to use it is because it exists in a clinical practice
Mayer said he is a big proponent of ketamine. It guideline that’s been evaluated by peer-review and is
is a drug that can be administered through the nose — based upon primary literature,” Mayer said, adding
making it more efficient than other pain medications. that primary literature means that professionals have
“Better pain control is the main thing we are run studies that led to these conclusions. “If you
concerned about,” Mayer said. “Primary literature don’t have clinical data that shows that it’s appropriate,
supports that this is currently the best primary we certainly wouldn’t use it.”
medication to use on the battlefield. You don’t need
Ketamine is also less likely to cause postintravenous access to use it. It goes right in the nose traumatic stress disorder in the future and less likely
and it’s sprayed in — it’s quick and it’s effective.”
to cause respiratory depression — a risk with both
Lt. Col. Chris Jarvis, 4th Inf. Div. surgeon, recently morphine and fentanyl.
presented the benefits of ketamine to medical advisers
Ketamine itself is an old medication that was
across Afghanistan at an International Security first developed in the 1960s and was fielded by
Assistance Force Joint Command conference.
the military as an anesthetic for conducting
“Though ketamine has a storied history in the trauma surgery. It has since evolved as a medicine;
operating and emergency rooms of the battlefield it is now used in Afghanistan for pain control at
environment, its use at the point of injury and in the
See Ketamine on Page 6
back of a medevac helicopter is entirely new,”
“This evolutionary advancement in
the approach to pain control on the
battlefield allows for medical providers
to rapidly provide pain relief.”
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Ketamine
Teams conduct personality training
from Page 5
By Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division
AURORA — Outgoing or quiet-natured and imaginative
or reality-based were some of the different parts of the
personality described by a Fort Carson behavioral health team
during a statewide Colorado Army National Guard Safety
Stand Down held in Aurora, Saturday.
The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division, behavioral health team
taught about the personality traits to
emphasize the straightforward learning
goals and objectives it wanted to teach its
National Guard brothers.
“Our goal was to make the COARNG
Soldiers more aware of their own personality
characteristics and provide some operational
cues on how to quickly recognize and adapt
the various personality styles that they may
have to work with,” said Maj. Damian
McCabe, behavioral health officer, 4th CAB,
4th Inf. Div.
The guard leadership tries to add new
safety training to its safety stand-down event each year.
“We have the standardized safety classes that the Army
requires,” said Lt. Col. Robert Soper, commander, 2nd
Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment. “We reach out to different
organizations to get new speakers to speak about safety, so it’s
not the same year after year. This year, we received speakers
from the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory and the
4th CAB behavioral health team. They introduced new topics
to us and reinforced some things we’ve done in the past.”
The personality training provided by the behavioral
health team was an important part of safety training to
guard ground and air crews.
“Personality traits are a characteristic way of thinking,
feeling and behaving and it plays a key role in crew coordination; thus the overall safety of any mission,” said McCabe.
“The mix of personalities on ... ground or air crews may be
complimentary or they may work at odds with each other. It is
critical for crews to have a good sense of who they are working
with and how to meld their various personality
styles into a safe and effective aircrew.”
Knowledge of the personalities in an
aircrew can prevent accidents and is an integral
part of flight safety, said Lt. Col. Joshua Day,
State Army aviation officer and director of aviation safety, Colorado Army National Guard.
“You can trace aviation accidents caused
by clashing personality types of pilots and
crew members,” said Day. “This training
allows us to get insight on personalities and
gives Soldiers the tools to understand that
everyone is different. It also allows us to
understand how to interact with those
different personalities and create even more
efficient air crews.”
Guard Soldiers said they were thrilled to have the Fort
Carson team attend their safety stand-down event and hope to
create an even stronger partnership over the next couple of years.
“We would love to have them back in the future,” said
Day. “The CAB is relatively new to Fort Carson and Colorado.
The (guard) aviation units have been the only Army aircraft
assets in the state for a while. It’s great to have them here, and
we look forward to working with the CAB more. We had a
great relationship with them during the fires and floods last
year. I see big things on the horizon.”
McCabe
the point of injury, something
that the last three RC – South
division surgeons have worked
to make happen.
Intranasal ketamine, particularly, is a unique way to get
medication into the body,
Mayer said.
“It’s fast,” Mayer said. “In
the first 10 minutes, you’ll know
if it’s working for the patient.”
According to studies,
intranasal ketamine provides
more immediate pain relief than
IV morphine.
Mayer said that it is a
“superior pain medication” to
morphine, dilaudid and fentanyl.
Fentanyl has been the primary
drug that medics in Afghanistan
have used at the point of injury for
servicemembers who needed it.
“Ketamine will be another
option as a primary use,”
Mayer said.
Mayer expects a fragmentary
order officially approving ketamine as a pain managing option
to come down soon. It will enable
combat medics going out on
missions across Afghanistan to use
ketamine, which can be locally
produced by pharmacists in
theater, as a primary pain medicine. It will include instructions
on properly training the medics
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Team prepares for competition
Story and photos by
Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
The aroma of delicious cuisines filled the
air at the Culinary Arts Academy, Feb. 10, as
Fort Carson Culinary team members sliced
Spc. Francisco Jaramillo, food service specialist, 204th Brigade Support
Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, practices
decorating a cake at Culinary Arts Academy, Feb. 10.
and diced their ways to perfection to prepare
for a military and international competition.
The team is preparing to take on other
national and international culinary teams at
the 39th Annual Culinary Arts Competition
at Fort Lee, Va., March 8-14.
“We compete against Army teams as
well as other military branches,” said Spc.
Spc. Jigme Dolker, food service specialist, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares a lamb dish at the Fort Carson Culinary Arts Academy, Feb. 10.
Francisco Jaramillo, food service specialist,
204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division. “We also are competing against
military culinary teams from other countries
such as France, Germany and Columbia.”
The team has worked many hours preparing to compete in many categories geared
for everyone from beginners to veterans.
“The team has (spent) a lot of months and
weekends preparing for this,” said Sgt. 1st
Class Mark Vickery, Headquarters Support
Company, Headquarters and Headquarters
Battalion, 4th Inf. Div. “They’ve been
preparing for this since October. The team
puts (in) at least 72 hours of training a week.
The veteran and beginning competitors are
well ahead of the learning curve because of
the long, hard hours they’ve put in.”
The team consists of some prior
competitors who are stepping up to the
next level in the competition.
“This is my second competition,” said
Jaramillo. “I was on the student team in my
first competition. I medaled two silvers
and three bronzes in that competition. This
time, I am competing in the senior chef
and cake decorating categories. I am
also responsible for the menu of the field
team competing.”
The student team members are new to
the Army and competition, but are confident
they will do well.
“Most of us on the student team have
been in the Army for less than two years,”
said Pfc. Monica Arana, 183rd
Maintenance Company, 68th Combat
Sustainment Support Battalion, 43rd
Sustainment Brigade. “We have learned a
lot just training for this competition. We
are excited about the competition and
ready to bring some medals back.”
The culinary team members said they
find some things more challenging than
others when preparing for the competition,
but are very confident because of their
extensive training.
“During the competition, a competitor
usually has only 90 minutes to prepare a dish,”
said Jaramillo. “It is nerve-wracking because
you prepare it directly in front of them. This
is why we train a lot, so when we have to do
it, our performance will be flawless.”
The main category of the competition is a
centerpiece display made of edible ingredients.
“It’s a category showing techniques on
how to preserve food,” said Jaramillo. “We
complete 80 percent of the display before
the competition. We bring the pieces to
competition and still take approximately 36
hours to complete the display.”
The team will do a practice run of its culinary skills and display its centerpiece at the
Culinary Arts Academy Feb. 28, said Vickery.
Spc. Chainisha Williams-Taylor, food service specialist, 3rd Special
Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
practices making a dish at the Culinary Arts Academy, Feb. 10.
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Miscellaneous
American Warrior Networks — Internet and TV
services at Fort Carson will be discontinued,
effective Thursday. In early June, Boingo will be
the new provider at locations previously serviced
by AWN. In the meantime, Soldiers can contact
Baja Cable at 877-422-5282 to check the availability of interim Internet services.
Finance travel processing — All inbound and
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it
Yourself ” moves, servicemember and Family
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and
terminations. For more information call 526-9707.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second
Tuesday of each month from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
at the Stack Dining Facility, building 2330. The club
is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highlydecorated Soldier in American history. The original
SAMC started in 1986 at Fort Hood, Texas. By 1994,
the club had spread throughout the Army. 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 2 percent. Contact SAMC president
Sgt. 1st Class Gilbert Guzman Jr. at 526-3576 or
email gilbert.guzmanjr@us.army.mil.
Command Evaluation and Training Team —
COMET provides commanders at all levels with
a responsive maintenance and supply assessment
and training tool that improves the combat
effectiveness, readiness and efficiency of their
units’ logistical programs. The team identifies
supply and maintenance weaknesses and problems,
and provides individual and unit reinforcement
training based on assessments. Results remain
confidential for the unit commander only. COMET
provides assistance in the majority of maintenance
and supply management areas with one-on-one
training, and by conducting follow-up visits. The
team also conducts classes to help strengthen
supply skills and improve maintenance readiness.
Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomas.
howarth3.ctr@mail.mil for information.
Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness
Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP
process. The SRP Legal Office will only
provide powers of attorney or notary services to
Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,
Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process
can receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at
the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St.,
building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center.
Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and
performs notary services on a walk-in basis from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and
Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper
and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone
numbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort
Carson Support Services service order desk can be
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash
is overflowing or emergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints.
BOSS meetings are held the first and third Thursday
of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole.
Contact Spc. Anthony Castillo at 524-2677 or visit the
BOSS office in room 106 of The
Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS”
to 40404 to receive updates
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers and event information.
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
DFAC
Friday-Monday (DONSA/holiday)
Tuesday-Thursday
Stack
Closed
Wolf
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Closed
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: Closed
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: Closed
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Complex)
LaRochelle
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Closed
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey
at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@mail.mil.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting officer
representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262
or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions
on snow removal, grounds maintenance and
contractor response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at
524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to
request latrines, for service or to report damaged
or overturned latrines.
• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson
Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or
email jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility,
parking or regulatory traffic sign.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is
able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building
1430, room 233. 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 a
minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.
citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical
Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 5242691 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 and above, must attend Casualty
Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification
Officer Training. The training consists of a threeday course, held monthly at Veterans Chapel.
Soldiers must register through their school’s noncommissioned officer for attendance of this training.
The next classes are March 11-13 and April 15-17.
Call 526-4551 for more information.
Retirement briefings — are held 8 a.m. to noon
second and third Wednesday of each month at the
Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129 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 the
first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
of their expiration term of service, but must attend no
later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information.
Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency
Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in
building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from
12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA
processes to include turning in excess property,
reutilizing government property, web-based tools
available, special handling of property and environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact
Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera
@dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at
mike.welsh@ dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or
Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.
Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in
building 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 for personnel
being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the
briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to
bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by
their physician and battalion commander, and a pen
to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details.
Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held
the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Hours of Operation
Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services
• Central issue facility, building 1525 —
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:304 p.m. Last customer at 3:30 p.m.
• Reparable exchange/directed exchange
or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon
and 12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster
turn-in service call 526-3321 for an appointment.
• Ammunition supply point, building 9370
— Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.
Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.;
exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis.
• Subsistence Support Management
Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.
to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Call 526-4086/5195.
• Post Supply Support Activity, building 330
— Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:304 p.m. Last customer 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 — MondayFriday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last
customer at 3:30 p.m. Call 526-8803.
• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.
to midnight.
• Hazardous Material Control Center,
building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Contact admin operations at 526-5349 or
the warehouse at 526-2979.
Education Center hours of operation — The
Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
• Counselor Support Center — MondayThursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education 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 of
building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment
under Full Replace Value claimants must report
the additional loss or damage listed on After
Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation
service provider by fax or report on the Defense
Personal Property System line within 75 days.
Claimants must submit the claim on DPS line
through http://www.move.mil within nine months
for FRV compensation for certain items. All other
claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office
within two years of delivery or date of incident.
For more information, call 526-1355.
13
Valentine messages with lo e
Couldn’t be more
proud or more in
love with my
Soldier, Sgt. Evan
Wilder. Looking
forward to the
next 10 years,
Jennifer
Even though
we’re miles
apart, my
love for you is
endless. Happy
Valentine’s
Day. I love you,
Steven Taylor
Johnathon,
You have
brought
happiness to
my life I never
thought I
would feel.
I love you so
much, Jackie
I look forward to
spending this
love-filled day
with you and
cherishing
our love and
commitment for
one another!
Love ya, Happy
Valentine’s Day
Happy
Valentine’s
Day from
Tanner,
Kathrin,
John and
Aidan
Wohleb
Happy Valentine’s, Caleb and Spencer.
Roses are red, Violets are blue, I sure
wish I was there, To share this day with
you. Love and miss you, Daddy/Dada
Lisa,
I love you and
thank you for all
that you do for
our Family, our
friendship and
our wonderful
marriage.
Happy
Valentine’s Day
Sweet
Thunder,
I love you
with all
my heart.
Please
be my
valentine,
DK
Wonderful staff at East CDC,
May your hearts be light, your health be
hearty, and your happiness shine as a bright
smile. Become someone’s valentine! Ruth
Babe,
Are you tired?
Because you
have been
running through
my mind all
day, Nathan
To my best friend, the
love of my life and my
husband. I love you so
much, and I am sad that
we can’t spend our first
married Valentine’s Day
together, but I know we
will have plenty more to
share. I love you moon
of my life. Love, Nicole
Not a day goes
by that I do not
feel incredibly
blessed to
simply be in
your presence
each day. I
love you, Staff
Sgt. Allen.
Love, Gina
My beautiful
daughter,
Almost 16 years
ago the most
amazing star
came into my
life. You have
my heart now
and always :)
You are my
Angel, the love
of my life.
Thank you for
being there
for me every
day. You will
always be my
happy ending.
A special Valentine’s
message to my wife,
Erin Klopfer,
Happy Valentine’s
Day to the love of
my life. Love you
forever, Eric Klopfer
Baybee,
I love you so
much, so happy
to spend
Valentine’s Day
before our first
deployment!
Xoxo. Love
your Baby girl
My dear Christa,
Although we are
thousands of miles
apart, my love for
you is as strong as
ever. Happy
Valentine’s Day,
my love, your
loving husband,
Tage
To the love of my
life, George Jenkins,
I thank God for you,
and I am so happy to
be your wife. I love
you and Happy
Valentine’s Day, Lisa
To the Bravo
Company
“Bulldogs” of the
10th CSH,
I take this time to
extend my love
to you and your
Families. Happy
Valentine’s Day,
BCO command
team and FRG
To my wife and
my wonderful
daughters, I
love you and
happy
Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day to
my nephew, Johnathon
Courtot, Even though
you are so far away,
my love will always be
with you. Sending you
a very special Valentine
full of love. Your
favorite aunt, Jayme
Feliz Dia de San
Valentin y Feliz
Cumpleanos
para mi querida
esposa Pamela
Ramos, TQM
See Valentine
messages on
Page 14
Valentine messages
from Page 13
ESH, I love you Sweet
Pea. Thank you for your
service. Love, Turtle
Happy
Valentine’s
Day. Love
and miss
you. Sending
all my love
from Kuwait
Dear Christine,
Happy Valentine’s Day
from Bagram, Afghanistan.
All my love, Jerry
I want to wish my
husband Capt. Pelletier
a happy Valentine’s
Day. I love you more
every day and I’m so
proud to be your wife.
P.S. I love the sock
monkey :) Love
forever, Angie Pelletier
Valentine hearts
beat more
passionately than
everyday hearts
while love puts
the fun in together,
and joy in a
heart. Happy
Valentine’s Day
Athena Velez, Jim
Rags, Look what
you got June 22,
Dresses to zip, A
little lip; Changing
moods, exotic
foods; Good or
bad, you’re the
best friend I
ever had. C
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
Sweetheart,
Charles and
I can’t wait
to see you.
We love
you, Manda
and Charles
Kelsey Mickelberg, You
are my missing puzzle
piece. I can’t wait to be
back home with you
wrapped up in my arms.
Love, Jake
Happy
Valentine’s Day
to my wife,
Denise, and
daughter, Mariah
I love you both
with all my
heart. XOXO
To SPC
Rodriguez,
Thank you
for loving
me and
keeping
me and
the nation
safe. Love
you, Janine
Dearest Annie,
I am so
grateful to
have spent
these 21+
years with you,
the love of my
life. As you
wish, Mike
Flor, You are
an amazing,
wonderful and
beautiful woman
and I love
you. Would you
please be my
valentine today?
Love, Eddie
Christine and Sofia, Happy Valentine’s
Day. You both fill my life with love and
happiness. Thank you, PJ/Dad
Martina, I love you to the moon
and back. Thank you for always
being there for me, Kilian
You are my
heart, my
world and
my best
friend. I
love you
with all
I am. You
are my
everything.
I would like to tell my
wonderful husband, Spc.
Charance Randle, Happy
Valentine’s Day. The kids
and I cannot wait for your
return later this year. Love
you always, Tina, Nia,
Jaycie Jaden and Nailah
Karina, Just
wanted to let
you know how
much I Love
you “MUCHO.”
Xoxox, Jorge
Happy
Valentine’s
Day
Shannon, I
love you,
and I want
you to
know that
you mean
the world
to me.
Happy first
Valentine’s
Day my
love muffin
Karson,
mama loves
you <3
Happy
Valentine’s
Day,
Beautiful
Happy
Valentine’s Day
to the most
amazing
husband and
daddy in the
world. We love
you always,
Erika and Kolton
Happy
Valentine’s Day
my Booger Bug,
You are the love
of our lives,
Nana and Papa
Happy Valentine’s
Day, Honey.
Thanks for
being my biggest
supporter and my
biggest fan. I
love you to the
moon and back a
thousand times.
To my wife, Amanda Tiller, I am
truly blessed. I love you more
than life itself. You are the fish
in my net, definite keeper.
Xavier,
From the first time
we meet in Iraq five
years ago I never
thought we would
make it this far.
Thank you for
always loving
me, Alisha
Happy
Valentine’s
Day love,
I wouldn’t
want to
spend it with
anyone else
<3. I love you
Troy Smith.
Happy
Valentine’s Day
to my beautiful
wife, Theresa, I
love you today,
tomorrow and
always. Hope
you have a
great day today.
Love your
husband, Ryan
Tech Sgt. Damon
Weigl
“Let us be
grateful to people
who make us
happy, they are
the charming
gardeners who
make our souls
blossom.”
~Marcel Proust
Mum+:)
15
GC honors volunteers
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
One of those volunteers was Austin
Cate, a sophomore at Pueblo West High
School. He’s volunteered at Evans Army
Twelve volunteers of the quarter were
Community Hospital since May 2012 and
recognized for their service by Col. David
contributed 100 hours per month last
Grosso, garrison commander, and Theresa
summer. Cates was awarded youth volunteer
LaCamera, wife of Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera,
of the quarter for fourth quarter.
commanding general, 4th Infantry Division
“I was very proud that I won because I put
and Fort Carson, in a ceremony, Feb. 5.
so much effort toward the Red Cross,” said
The volunteers from third
Cate, whose mother works at the
and fourth quarter, fiscal 2013,
hospital. “I thought it was a good
and first quarter, fiscal 2014,
way to volunteer and help the
were recognized in four
people out at the hospital.”
categories — agency/directorate,
Ana Ramirez has volunteered
Family readiness group,
as FRG leader with Company C,
private organization and youth.
3rd Special Troops Battalion,
“Our nation has been
3rd Armored Brigade Combat
defined by many things, but it is
Team, 4th Inf. Div., since March,
by volunteering, the volunteer
a role she had little previous
spirit, the willingness to go
experience with. She contributed
forward and do something
125 hours during the third quarter.
on behalf of another person,
“It’s pretty exciting to help
sometimes sacrificing, whether
Families and be involved with
it’s time, energy, effort …
that,” she said. “It’s part of me.
it is the essence of America,”
It’s really not something that I
Grosso said.
had to do. It’s just something
The volunteers received a
that I would do normally.”
Fort Carson “Volunteer of the
Volunteers were recognized
Quarter” certificate and eagle
for the important role they play
plaque, an Army and Air Force
on Fort Carson.
Exchange Service gift card and
“There are not enough words
— Theresa LaCamera
“MWR Bucks,” redeemable at
to describe how amazed and
any Directorate of Family and
grateful I am for the dedication,
Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility.
the compassion and generosity of these indiIn addition, their pictures, names and dates
viduals to our Fort Carson community,” said
of award will be posted at the Volunteer
Theresa LaCamera. “We can’t put a monetary
Center, Army Community Service.
value to their donated time because it’s priceless.”
“We can’t
put a
monetary
value to
their
donated
time
because it’s
priceless.”
Quarterly winners
The winners for each category, listed from third
quarter fiscal 2013 to first quarter fiscal 2014, are:
Agency/directorate
µ Kenneth W. Bartels, Cheyenne Mountain Shooting
Complex, Directorate of Family and Morale,
Welfare and Recreation
µ Jessica Carpenter, Family Enrichment Program,
Army Community Service
µ Kattie Oldham, ACS Volunteer Program
Family readiness group
µ Ana Ramirez, Company C, 3rd Special Troops
Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division
µ Kelly Spera, 3rd Bn., 10th Special Forces Group
(Airborne)
µ Nicole Tallant, 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A)
Private organization
µ Milton Aldal, Fort Carson Knights of Columbus,
Council 15269
µ Louise Cox, American Red Cross, Evans
Army Community Hospital
µ Lona Mayfield, American Red Cross, EACH
Youth volunteer
µ Liam Brown, Family Enrichment Program, ACS
µ Austin Cate, American Red Cross, EACH
µ Leslie Chaffin, Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel,
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Gold Star Families
Loss drives volunteers
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
Photo by Sgt. Jose A. Torres Jr.
Soldiers care for Families of fallen
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of
articles highlighting services available to Soldiers
and their Families during a time of loss.
The Army has come a long way since World
War II when Family members received telegrams
notifying them that their Soldiers had been killed
or were missing in action.
“It’s a lot different process from receiving a
telegram and trying to understand what you’re
entitled to,” said 1st Sgt. Helen Zahn, who served
as a casualty assistance officer with the Colorado
National Guard, 147th Brigade Support Battalion.
When a Soldier dies, whether it’s a combatrelated death in theater or a car accident downtown,
the Fort Carson Casualty Assistance Center is alerted
and a notification team consisting of a chaplain
and a casualty notification officer is assembled.
“They go out and notify in the best way
possible,” said Bobby Jackson, casualty trainer.
“We’re going to basically blow up (the survivor’s)
life because what was considered normal, now
is no longer normal.”
Notification should be made within four
hours, wherever the Family may be.
“If (the Soldier) is in Europe, if a Family
member is in Africa, if a Family member is in
Japan, we have connectivity with our CACs
worldwide to ensure that we contact Family
members. If a Family member is in Mexico, and
they don’t have the proper documents (to travel
to the U.S.), we get in contact with the embassy.
We get in contact with immigration. We work
those issues out,” Jackson said.
See CAC on Page 21
Team provides support to survivors
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
After a Family has been
notified of a Soldier’s death, the
Care Team steps in. This group of
volunteers, usually from the same
unit as the Soldier, offers temporary
short-term care to Families of
deceased and wounded Soldiers.
The Care Team provides
immediate assistance to the Family
until extended Family arrives.
They can provide many services
from cleaning and providing meals
to answering the phone, or just
being a shoulder to cry on.
“It’s immediate support after
notification. It fills in a gap,” said
Jessica Carpenter, Family
Enrichment Program volunteer,
Army Community Service.
The decision to volunteer for a
Care Team is not one to be taken
lightly, said Nate Nugin, Family
Enrichment Program manager.
“There is no glory (in being on
a Care Team). It takes a lot of guts,
but there is no glory,” he said.
Volunteer Family members
from 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,
4th Infantry Division, recently
participated in Care Team training
offered by ACS.
“Some people have a large
Family outside the military and
some people don’t. For the
people (who) don’t, I think it’s
really important that the military is
a Family for them,” said volunteer
Angela Swartz. “Not only does it
help the Soldier be able to do
his job when he’s away, knowing
that his Family has a Family,
but I think it’s important.”
“If I’m going to do this, I’m
going to do it and hope I never
need it, but I wanted to have the
knowledge because I don’t like
not being prepared and not being
helpful,” said Elisa Ruvalcaba,
another volunteer.
During the training, volunteers
learned the importance of confidentiality, what they can and can’t
do as team members and some
of the possible reactions they
can expect from grieving Families.
“Being on a Care Team is very
scary. It provokes a lot of anxiety in
people,” Carpenter said. “You
can’t take the pain away. There’s
nothing you can do or say to
make it go away.”
The support is not just for
Families who are killed in action.
“When people think of Care
Team, they think of deployments
only,” Carpenter said. “Even if
you’re not in a deployable status,
back here in garrison, death
does happen.”
The teams are available for
Families, but whether they are
called upon is a decision the
Family makes, she said.
In addition, Care Teams
are provided for Families of
wounded Soldiers.
“One of the myths is that it’s
only for deceased,” Nugin said.
Whatever happens, team
members need to be flexible.
“Every situation is different,”
Carpenter said. “We cannot tell you
what’s going to happen once you
walk in that house, unfortunately.
We can try and prepare you as
best we can, but we can’t tell you
exactly what’s going to happen.”
Pvt. Nolan Stites was only weeks into basic
training, but he was struggling.
“I had two frantic calls from him … he was
depressed because he was having physical
problems,” said his father, Richard Stites.
Nolan Stites was showing signs of dehydration
and heat injury in the record high heat and
humidity. The physical issues seemed to be leading
to emotional problems, his father said.
“I had this horrible feeling that I was losing
my son. I said, ‘Nolan, get your sergeant. I need
to talk to him.’ That’s when I told the sergeant,
‘My son’s not normal. You’ve got to get him to
the hospital.’”
“That first time I talked to him, it wasn’t
his voice, the way he talked,” said Nolan’s
mother, Marilyn Stites. “It sounded like somebody
(who feared) impending doom.”
That was Sunday. Two days later, Aug. 29,
2000, Pvt. Nolan Stites jumped from a third-floor
window to his death. He was two days short
of his 19th birthday.
“The road of being a suicide survivor is
a terrible road to travel,” Richard Stites said.
“When they die by suicide, they do it to escape
psychic pain that exceeds their ability
to tolerate. The pain does not go away with
their death. The pain is passed on to the people
(who) love them.”
He was notified of his son’s death that
Tuesday morning.
“I heard the doorbell ring and opened the
door … standing in the doorway is a major in his
Class A (uniform). I’m military. I know what it
represented. My heart sunk. My God, they didn’t
take care of him. They didn’t put him in the
hospital like I told them to,” he said.
While there have been questions about Nolan
Stites’ treatment prior to his death, there’ve been
Armywide changes that give his father hope. The
suicide prevention education provided to Soldiers is
part of that change.
“When it comes to suicide, ignorance kills,”
he said.
About six hours before he died, Nolan Stites
wrote a note to his parents.
“(He wrote) that he’d taken our love for
granted, that we had not failed as parents, but
he had failed. He said he’d been hiding his
problems for a long time, and there’s no place
left for (him) to go. There was a hopelessness, that
he’d failed his Family, and he’d failed the Army,”
Richard Stites said.
Nolan Stites’ death has driven his parents
to become actively involved in helping Soldiers
and their Families. Richard Stites is a co-facilitator
for Heartbeat, a support group for survivors
of suicides, and Marilyn Stites is the president of
the Pikes Peak Chapter of Gold Star Mothers.
They’re also active in the Tragedy Assistance
Program for Survivors and GI Grannies for
Soldier Support.
“Our dedication to all this activity that we
do is, we do it in honor of our son. We wouldn’t
be doing any of this if he hadn’t died the way
he did,” Richard Stites said. “I’m 70 years old,
and the only thing I have left in my life is to
prevent other Families from the endless pain
that a suicide leaves behind.”
“A lot of people will say, ‘I don’t know
why my loved one would’ve killed himself.’
‘Why’ is this big question. I don’t have that
question. I know why my son died. He had
a very high sense of honor, very patriotic. He
saw himself as a failure, and there was no
way of getting out.”
But Richard Stites is dedicated to helping
others find the escape his son couldn’t.
“I’ve seen the pain that a suicide leaves
behind,” he said. “I would do this for the rest
of my life if I (could) save one person’s life.”
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Photos by Ally Cooley
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during the Stack Dining Facility African-American/Black History Month celebration
Feb. 6. Right: Emmanuel McGowan adds corn on the cob to a diner’s meal during the
Stack DFAC soul food meal as part of the African-American/Black History Month
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Global response force
Photo by Sgt. Terrance Payton
By Staff Sgt. Grady Jones
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
Office, 4th Infantry Division
Snowfall and below zero wind chill temperatures
couldn’t stop Fort Carson Soldiers and Fort Bragg,
N.C., paratroopers from completing combat and
rapid deployment readiness training Feb. 4-7.
Cold weather and snow moved into the Fort
Carson area Feb. 4-7 and brought with it more
Paratroopers from
Company C, 1st
Battalion, 505th
Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat
Team, 82nd
Airborne Division,
Fort Bragg, N.C.,
practice parachute
landing falls Feb. 5,
in preparation for an
airborne operation
into the Camp Red
Devil Training area
of Fort Carson.
than 160 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division
based out of Fort Bragg.
Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 68th
Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, along with Soldiers from
Company C, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., conducted the
deployment readiness exercise at Fort Carson’s Camp
Red Devil training area in support of the XVIII
Airborne Corps global response force mission.
The exercise encompassed planning and coordination efforts between the Army and Air Force, two
division commands, four brigades, nine battalions, and
seven civilian support agencies, allowing for training
on sustainment, transportation, individual Soldier
readiness and medical and air movement operations.
“The bottom line is that 82nd Abn. is the rapid
reaction force for the country,” said Command Sgt.
Maj. David Glenn, senior enlisted adviser, 1st Bn.,
68th Armor Reg. “That’s where we come in with heavy
armor and additional
infantry and capabilities
that 82nd Abn. Div.
does not have.”
The purpose of the
GRF is to have units
who are able to quickly
deploy and execute
decisive-action
operations in support
of combat operations
and in some cases,
provide humanitarian
assistance, much like
82nd Abn. Div. did
during recovery
efforts in Hurricane
Katrina in August 2005.
“We always have
to be ready to go,” said
Lt. Col. Joseph Kuchan,
commander, 1st Bn.
505th Parachute Inf.
Reg. “You have to
maintain proficiency
from the lowest level all
the way up to company
and battalion collective
training. So that’s a
huge challenge.”
Photo by Sgt. Terrance Payton
The training was unique in that it called for
both light airborne Soldiers and a heavy mechanized
unit for total mission accomplishment.
“This training means that the Army is able
to synchronize all of its assets; light airborne
infantry, mechanized infantry and armor into one
unified fight,” said 2nd Lt. James Greene, platoon
leader, Company A, 1st Bn., 68th Armor Reg.
“This helps instill faith in Army leadership and the
combined arms approach.”
The airborne operation, commonly referred to
as a “jump,” into Camp Red Devil, was cancelled due
to inclement weather.
Infantry fire team leader, Sgt. Nicholas Sandefur,
Company C, 1st Bn., 505th Parachute Inf. Reg., said
he has never had to wear cold weather gear before.
“It’s definitely a great experience to wear cold
weather gear because back at Fort Bragg it’s warm
weather all of the time,” Sandefur said.
Learning how to be a Soldier in cold conditions
is priceless training, said Glenn.
Soldiers from 1st. Bn., 68th Armor Reg., gained
insight as to what it means to be a light airborne
trooper through the training exercise.
“The Soldiers from1st Bn., 505th Parachute
Inf. Reg., are extremely professional,” said Greene.
“We learned a lot from them so far, but they are
learning from us, too. There is definitely lots of
shared understanding going on.”
The leadership from both units also took the
opportunity to learn of the capabilities of each other,
through heavy and light unit integration, said Kuchan.
Although the cold weather may have caused
changes to the training, both units used the
opportunity to learn more about each other, helping
enforce the teamwork mentality.
“The training has been awesome,” said Kuchan.
“We have learned tons. We learned how a heavy (unit)
and mechanized company team thinks differently
and look at the enemy and terrain differently.”
Paratroopers from Company
C, 1st Battalion, 505th
Parachute Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 82nd
Airborne Division, Fort
Bragg, N.C., conduct a road
march into Fort Carson’s
Camp Red Devil training
area. The Soldiers were
participating in a joint
deployment readiness
exercise with Soldiers from
Company A, 1st Bn., 68th
Armor Regiment, 3rd
Armored Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division.
Both units are currently
assigned to the XVIII
Airborne Corps global
response force mission.
Three Bradley Fighting
Vehicles from Company C,
1st Battalion, 68th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Armored
Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, prepare
to negotiate icy terrain,
Feb. 7, near Camp Red
Devil, during a global
response force deployment
readiness exercise.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Grady Jones
CAC
from Page 16
Part of the responsibility of the notification
team is to act as first responders, to see the
dynamics in the home, such as whether there are
disabilities, medical needs or special considerations.
This information can then be relayed to the CAC
so necessary arrangements can be made.
The role of the CNO, at the rank of sergeant
first class or above, is critical, and Jackson
emphasizes in his training that they shouldn’t
just read the script off a card.
“I want (them) to engage with the Family. I
want (them) to look them in the eye, take (their)
time. Yes, it’s going to be painful. Yes, (they) may
crack and cry, but (they’re) human,” he said.
After notification is made, the casualty
assistance officer steps in.
“Their sole responsibility is taking care of that
Family … that’s their job, taking care of that
Family,” said Carlito Page, CAC branch chief.
If the death was in theater, the Family has
the opportunity to go to Dover Air Force Base,
Del., to witness the return of the fallen Soldier,
but they will be accompanied by either the
CNO or the CAO.
“Somebody would go with them because they
need that support,” Jackson said.
The CAO assists the Family in getting their
benefits and taking care of final details, such as
funerals and burials.
It’s a duty Sgt. 1st Class Robert Hass, casualty
assistance officer from Battery A, 3rd Battalion,
29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
takes seriously.
“I owe it to that Soldier, even though he’s fallen,
to ensure that his Family gets everything they’re
entitled to. And knowing that somebody back
here is doing that for my Family if something
happened is very calming. It does take a level of
stress off,” he said.
The CAO is involved for 180 days, sometimes
longer, depending on the circumstances. After that,
the Family members are transferred to Survivor
Outreach Services. Because of the length of time
and depth of service, CAOs can become like
extended Family members.
“I still keep in touch with the Families,”
Zahn said.
Respect for the Soldier and support for the
Family are paramount.
“That Soldier, whomever it might be, whether
it was self-inflicted or a car wreck or a motorcycle
accident or downrange in theater, he’s someone’s
hero, and we want to give them (that) dignity and
respect,” Jackson said.
“It’s a humbling and honorable experience to
be part of, as far as taking care of our own,” Hass
said. “If every CAO would take into account —
how would I want my CAO to act with my Family
if something happened to me? — if that was the
mentality, this program would be off the charts.”
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Suicide warning signs
Adult:
4 Noticeable changes in eating and sleeping habits
4 Talking or hinting about suicide
4 Obsession with death (e.g., in music,
poetry, artwork)
4 Irritability
4 Alcohol and/or drug use or abuse
4 Isolation
4 Giving away possessions/suddenly making a will
4 Feeling sad, depressed or hopeless
4 Finalizing personal affairs
4 Co-workers, family, friends are concerned
Adolescent:
4 Noticeable changes in eating and sleeping habits
4 Unexplained, or unusually severe, violent or
rebellious behavior
4 Running away
4 Unusual neglect in appearance
4 Drastic mood swings
Information from U.S. Army Medical Department,
“Risk Factors and Warning Signs for Families”
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Claims to the Estate
Spc. Brandon Jones — With deepest regret to the
Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims
against or indebtedness to his estate should
contact 1st Lt. Morgan McCreary at 526-6526.
Upcoming events
Nutrition supplement class — Evans Army
Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Department
presents a free nutritional seminar, “Dietary
Supplements — Ripped or Ripped Off,” Feb. 21
from 1-2 p.m. at the Army Wellness Center on
Prussman Boulevard. For more information, call
524-5733.
Community Information Exchange — will be
Feb. 27, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Special Events Center.
Purpose of the meeting is to inform Soldiers,
Family members, civilians and retirees about
emerging installationwide issues and events. For
more information, call Jake Jacob, 526-3271.
General announcements
Winter facilities precautions — Soldiers and staff
are asked to be watchful of heating-related
concerns in winter, including frozen pipes, and
report them to the Directorate of Public Works
operations and maintenance contractor for repair by
calling in a service order to 526-5345. Check areas
to ensure temperatures are warm enough to prevent
pipes from freezing and inspect pipes for leaks.
Building occupants are required to keep windows
closed during cold weather.
Mammography purge time — Evans Army
Community Hospital mammography department
will soon purge its old films. Patients with
mammography films 10 years or older should pick
them up. Call 526-7886 to schedule film pickup.
Films not collected by April 1 will be destroyed
per FDA regulations.
Support group — The Pikes Peak Share Pregnancy
and Infant Loss Support Inc. holds a monthly
support group for those whose lives have been
touched by pregnancy loss, stillbirth or loss in the
first few months of life. The group meets the
second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St.
Luke’s Lutheran Church, 5265 Union Blvd. For
more information, visit http://www.
pikespeakshare.org.
Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program —
provides short-term assistance to Department of the
Army civilian employees, active duty-spouses and
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 and managers regarding
workplace matters. EAP services are free to eligible
civilians and DA civilian employees. Call 526-2196
for assistance. The EAP is located at 1638 Elwell
Street in building 6236, room 229.
Nutrition education — Evans Army Community
Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers numerous
education opportunities, including individual
appointments, healthy cooking classes, commissary
tours, 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 civilian
government facilities are responsible for clearing
snow and ice on sidewalks leading from their
doorstep to the first main sidewalk along parking
lots or roadways. Ice melt is available from Fort
Carson Support Services warehouse, building 214.
For information, call 526-9271. On-post Families
can get information on snow removal by
contacting Balfour Beatty Communities.
Payday loan complaints — The Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau is accepting
complaints from borrowers encountering problems
with 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 will
meet every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. at the
Exchange. There will be giveaways and stamps
available 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 available
during existing clinic appointments or during
walk-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 to
lower demand, hospital dining facility hours
have changed. Weekdays, full service breakfast
is served from 6-9 a.m. Grab and go items,
such as boiled eggs, sandwiches and breakfast
bar, are available 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 line only. 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 affected
by the flooding, severe storms and landslides
that were federally declared a major disaster on
Sept. 14 can receive updated information from
the Federal Emergency Management Agency. To
be added to the distribution list, put “subscribe”
in the subject line to Brandi.Briones@
fema.dhs.gov, Kendra.Eull@fema.dhs.gov or
Chad.McCormick@fema.dhs.gov.
New hours — The pediatric immunization clinic
located within pediatrics on the second floor of
the Woods Soldier Family Care Center has new
hours, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance
Office, located in building 1218, room 212, is
open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Call
526-3963 for assistance, or additional information
can 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)164@yahoo.com.
School lunch and breakfast program — School
District 8 is accepting applications for the
national School Lunch and School Breakfast
programs. Application forms are being provided
to all homes with a letter to parents. Additional
copies 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 verifying
data. Applications may be submitted any time
during the school year. Contact Dawn Muniz at
719-382-1334 or email DMuniz@FFC8.org for
more information.
Speed limit changes — The existing 40 mph speed
limit on Butts Road between Wilderness and
Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call
526-9267 for information regarding the change.
Same day appointments — Evans Army
Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics,
Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are
operating 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 to
Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire.
Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating
— TRICARE Online users must update their
military hospital or clinic location online each
time they relocate. Transferring military hospital
or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically
transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.
Library program — Tutor.com for military Families
offers homework and studying help from a
professional tutor, any time of day or night, free for
K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors
are available online 24/7 to help students in more
than 16 subjects, including math, science, English
and social studies. Tutor.com can also help with
standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams
and with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor.
com/military for more information.
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Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey —
Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help
minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical
care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives
funding 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.
Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs
volunteers for den leaders and committee
members. No experience is needed. Training
will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff.
There is always a need for new volunteers to fill
positions or just help out at various activities.
Contact the committee chair, Johnathon Jobson
at sgtjobson@gmail.com or the Cub master,
Robert Jepsen, robert.jepsen@us.army.mil and
put Scout Volunteer in the subject line.
Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family
Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts
Triple Threat meetings for Family members of
military personnel dealing with post-traumatic
stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at
2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs.
Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or
longlinelarry@aol.com for details.
Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The
Fort Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting
debit and credit cards. The shop, located in
building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson
at 526-5966 or email thriftshop@gmail.com for
more information or to learn about volunteer
opportunities. Donations may be dropped off
at the store during normal business hours
or at the recycling center located near the
main exchange.
Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool
options, typically for those commuting 30 or
more miles to post. Riders are matched based on
their origination and destination points, as well as
days and times of travel. Users specify whether
they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they
are interested in sharing driving duties. When a
“match” is found, users are notified immediately
of rider options, allowing them to contact and
coordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access the
ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.
army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.
Overcoming life’s chains
Commentary by
Chap. (Capt.) Donald Fulton
52nd Engineer Battalion
256.
What does this mean?
Over the past couple of weeks,
my assistant and I flooded our battalion
with this number — and nothing else.
We give the answer to anyone who asks,
but they first have to guess the meaning.
The answers have been all over the
board. Some believe it is a code, add
the numbers up and you get 13. Some
believe it is a verse in the Bible, so
they have guessed different bible
verses. And, being a native of
Alabama, my favorite guess has been
it is the area code for north Alabama.
All great guesses, but all are
wrong. The first nine chapters of
Proverbs contain 256 verses. In these
verses you will find the key to a
blessed life.
“The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of knowledge; fools despise
wisdom and instruction,” Proverbs 1:7.
Fear, in this context, means a proper
understanding of who God is, not
a frightful type of fear. I like this
verse because it cuts to the chase —
true knowledge and true wisdom
start with God.
God designed us to know him and
know the design he has for our life.
When we live our life in harmony
with God, our lives are richer, not
necessarily easier, but deeper.
I transferred to Fort Carson about
a year ago and was excited about
being in Colorado because
my favorite pastime is
mountain biking. When my
household goods arrived,
my bike had been thrown
around and beat up.
Although I am the
chaplain for an engineer
battalion, I have no
mechanical skills. The
chain on my bike was off
the sprocket, the seat was
turned sideways and the
handlebars backwards; to
say the least, it was a mess.
On the first warm day
in March, I decided to go
for a ride. I pulled out my
tools and my ego to repair my bike. I
was able to loosen the seat and adjust
it; that was no big deal. Next,
I tackled the handlebars. I had to use
an Allen wrench to set them straight.
After about an hour, and some
frustration, I was able to get the
handle bars lined up right.
Then the fun began, I tried to put
the chain on its sprocket and thread
Chapel briefs
Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains
(Religious Support Office)” for events
and schedules.
Free Denine LeBlanc piano concert is at
6:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel,
6333 Martinez Street, building 1500. LeBlanc’s
performances have taken her to stages in France,
Germany, Hungary, Italy and music schools
across the U.S. With roots in training solidly
in the best classical traditions, she is also a
champion of new piano works and an educator
passing her love of music to new generations.
Catholic Religious Education registration is
being accepted for classes that meet Sundays
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 of the
sacraments. Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for
more information.
Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group for
sixth- through 12th-graders meets Sunday from
2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.
Catholic Women of the Chapel
meets Friday from 9:30-11:30
a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial
Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit
“Fort Carson Military Council of
Catholic Women” on Facebook
for information.
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to
noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.
Free child care is available.
Email carson@pwoc.org or
visit PWOC Fort Carson on
Facebook for details.
Knights of Columbus, a Catholic
group for men 18 and older,
“The fear of the
Lord is the
beginning of
knowledge; fools
despise wisdom
and instruction.”
— Proverbs 1:7
the derailleur. After two hours of
trying and failing to repair the chain
— and scaring my dog out of the
garage in the process — I looked for
the owner’s manual, to no avail. Then,
I did what all tech savvy bikers do, I
found the owner’s manual online.
After reading it for 15 minutes or
so, I learned how to rethread the
chains and was able to make the
needed repair in just a few minutes.
This is how I view the first nine
chapters of Proverbs; much of life’s
basic wisdom is contained in the verses.
My encouragement to you, and to my
battalion, is to read these nine chapters
daily for the next month. Then, apply
what you have learned. After doing
this, see how much easier it is
to get life’s chains back on the spokes.
Chapel Schedule
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Day
Saturday
Saturday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Mon-Fri
Friday
Sunday
Mon-Thurs
First Friday
Time
4:15-4:45pm
5 p.m.
8:15-8:45 a.m.
9 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
9-11 a.m.
11 a.m.
Noon
Noon
Service
Reconciliation
Mass
Reconciliation
Mass
Religious Education
RCIA
Mass
CWOC
Mass
Mass
Mass
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday
9 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
10 a.m.
11 a.m.
2:30-4:30 p.m.
9 a.m.
Worship
Sunday School
Gospel
Chapel NeXt
Worship
Youth Ministry
PWOC
Chapel
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Healer
Healer
Healer
Location
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Evans Army Hospital
Evans Army Hospital
Evans Army Hospital
Phone
526-8583
526-8583
526-8583
526-8583
524-2458
524-2458
526-8583
526-5769
526-7386
526-7386
526-7386
Evans Army Hospital
Barkley & Prussman
Barkley & Prussman
Magrath & Titus
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
526-7386
526-5744
526-9640
526-8889
524-4316
526-5744
524-4316
PROTESTANT
Healer
Prussman
Prussman
Veterans
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
EASTERN ORTHODOX
Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Contact Chap. (Capt.) George Oanca at (612) 432-6099 for Orthodox services.
JEWISH
Fort 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 SERVICES
Fort 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.
meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call
Latter-day Saints Soldiers meet
Wednesday at 6 p.m. for pizza and
social, followed by an Institute (Bible
study) at 6:30 p.m. at Provider
Chapel, Ellis Street at Barkeley Avenue.
For information or a ride call, text or
email elder Arthur Ford at 433-2659
or arthur.ford@myldsmail.net, or Chap.
(Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or
jacob.r.snell.mil @mail.mil.
Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies,
Family members and friends who are suicide
survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each
month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes
Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong
St. Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or
Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for information.
Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact
Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email fcmountaineer@hotmail.com.
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Old School seeking
3rd straight title
Story and photo by Walt Johnson
Mountaineer staff
Old School might have won the past
two Fort Carson intramural basketball
championships, but it came into this season
as one of the challengers, not the favorite,
to capture this year’s title.
This is based on the fact that the team
does not have a number of the outstanding
players it had last year enroute to a buzzerbeating championship game victory.
With the turnover in personnel it would
be easy to dismiss the two-time defending
champions as a team that would not be a
factor this year. After all, where would the
team get the scoring it needed, or defend
the way it did in the past.
“We have never felt this would be
a down year for Old School basketball
because, no matter who plays for us,
we follow the same principle of being
fundamentally sound and playing the way
we have played over the past two years,”
said Gary Davis, Old School coach.
Davis lost some very talented players
from last year, but like a major college
basketball powerhouse, he simply
reloaded with new players. Teams are
now realizing that the third-ranked
team is looking more and more like a
team determined to defend its title.
The team recently racked up 105 points,
showing it still has the offensive firepower
that teams need to be consistent winners.
But if anyone thinks this team cannot, or
will not, play the stifling defense it has
played in the past, in its next game Old
School pulled a major upset, coming out
on top in a closely-fought contest with No
Captains Allowed, earning the victory 49-42.
Davis said the two victories showed
Old School is still the type of team that
can win any game that other teams want to
play. He said the key to his team’s success
is a tried and true formula that his new
players embrace and support.
“Our guys like the way we play because
we emphasize team play, ball movement and
defense. Coming off the big offensive effort,
this is good for our team because we are
learning how to play as a team each time
we come out on the floor. We are starting
to realize that we are not going to win on
individual talent but on a collective team
effort,” Davis said.
“Right now we are working on getting
our defense to be a bit better than it is now
and we feel that by the time the season
ends in April, we will be in a position to
be right where we were at the end of the
season last year,” he said.
Old School’s Demetrius Nixon drives to the basket to score against No
Captains Allowed during intramural league action recently at Iron Horse
Sports and Fitness Center.
Mountaineer Sports Feature
Fort Carson varsity
basketball team member
Butch Joynter, 30, fires a
jump shot during action
Feb. 4 at Iron Horse
Sports and Fitness Center
against the Colorado
Kings. The post varsity
level team will be in action
at the Pepsi Center in
Denver, Feb. 27 when
it will take on the Kings
in the annual game at the
Denver Nuggets home
court. The post team
game is scheduled to
begin at 3 p.m. and
club-level tickets for
the Nuggets game
against the New Jersey
Nets at 7 p.m. can
be purchased by
contacting Abby Stewart,
Pepsi Center ticket
agent, at 303-405-1139
Photo by Walt Johnson
BENCH
On the
The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center
indoor swimming pool hosts a “Sweetheart
Swim” Friday.
The event is designed to allow Families
and couples to enjoy a day of swimming in the
indoor pool, which will be colored pink for
the day. Normal fees and operating hours will
be in effect for the Valentine’s Day event.
Iron Horse indoor swimming pool staff hosts its
annual cardboard boat race March 13.
People can register for the event through
March 10. Each competitor will build a boat at
home and then bring it to the facility for the race.
The event is limited to 20 five-person teams,
according to aquatics center officials. Two-hour
pool parties at the Outdoor Pool for up to 300
people will be awarded for first place in the race,
best team costumes and matching boat theme,
and biggest cannonball splash off the 3-meter
board. Call 526-4093 for more information.
Registration for the upcoming intramural
volleyball league continues through March 2
at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.
There will be men’s, women’s and coed
divisions. Games will be played Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. There
will be a coaches meeting April 3 at 6:30 p.m.
at the facility. Anyone with a Department of
Defense identification card 16 years and
older is eligible to play in the league.
Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more
information.
Registration for the 2014 Rocky Mountain
State Games is open for athletes of all
ages and skill levels.
Online registration is underway for 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 Colorado Springs Sports
Corporation officials, the event is open to all
Colorado residents, students who are enrolled in a
Colorado college or university are eligible, as are
U.S. military personnel and their Family members
stationed in Colorado. The Rocky Mountain
Goal focused
Bodysnatchers’
guard Greg
Smith drives to
the basket under
heavy pressure
from a defender
during recent
intramural
league action.
Here is the top
10 rankings for
the intramural
league:
1. Go Gettas
2. Naturals
3. Old School
4. Juggernauts
5. Phoenix
6. Buckets
7. Iron Eagles
8. Ballaholics
9. Comanche
10. Trojans
State Games have been organized in accordance
with NCAA guidelines with some exceptions.
Registration is available at http://www.
RockyMountainStateGames.org.
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation offers a group exercise class
designed to target the training needs of
active, aging people at Iron Horse Sports and
Fitness Center Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.
The class is designed to increase flexibility
and strength, and improve and maintain
Water Zumba
Fort Carson aerobics instructor Gina Froment heads a
water aerobics class at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness
Center, Tuesday. The facility offers water aerobics and
many other programs that help people lead an active
and healthy lifestyle. For more information on water
aerobics or water fitness activities call 526-4093.
cardiovascular health. Department of Defense
identification card holders of all ages or fitness
levels are welcome to participate in the class.
DFMWR sports officials are looking for women
interested in playing for the Fort Carson
varsity softball team.
Tryouts will be held March 15 from 9 a.m.
to noon and March 16 from 1-6 p.m. at the
Mountain Post Sports softball complex’s south
tower. There will be an optional batting practice
session March 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the same
location. The varsity team is open to active duty,
retirees, Family members 18 years and older
and DOD and Department of the Army civilians.
For more information call 526-3972.
Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts Krav
Maga classes Saturdays through March.
Classes are designed to teach attendees how
to defend themselves against armed or unarmed
attacks. The cost is $50 for each monthly
session and is open to all Department of Defense
identification card holders 18 and older. Call
School District 8 Board members have
announced they will name the new field house
being built at Fountain-Fort Carson High
School as the Pat Kane Trojan Field House.
According to School District officials, Kane
came to the school in the spring of 1971 as a
student teacher and began his teaching career
that same fall. Kane was a physical education and
health and social studies teacher and coach while
at the school. He has served as an assistant superintendent, acting co-superintendent, director of
human resources and is currently serving as a
mentor for new secondary teachers to the district.
The National Physique Committee 2014 Nutrition
Company Denver Open Bodybuilding, Figure,
Bikini and Physique championships will be
held in Denver March 22.
The event takes place at the Infinity Park
Event Center, 4400 E.Kentucky Ave., in Glendale.
Prejudging begins at noon and the finals begin
at 4 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for
tickets from Feb. 22 through 3 p.m. March 21.
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Buell Children’s Museum has opened its new
exhibit, “Off to See the Wizards: Art+Science.”
Marking the 75th anniversary of the movie
premiere of “The Wizard of Oz,” the exhibit
sets the characters of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin
Man and the Wicked Witch 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.
Join a new community health program, “Hikes
for Your Health,” Wednesday and Saturday
through March 15. Ranger-led hikes will be
at Florissant Fossil Beds for anyone 10 and
older. Hikes begin at 10 a.m. Hikers must
provide their own footwear, water, snacks and
appropriate clothing. Trekking or ski poles
are recommended. Snowshoes will be
provided, if necessary. Entry is $3 for anyone
older than 16. Call 719-748-3253, ext. 122
for information. The Fossil Beds are west of
Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west
to Florissant, then Teller 1 to the monument.
The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, at the
Pueblo Airport, east of Pueblo, has a free
“Family Fun Day” Saturday. There will be
museum tours, military aircraft, open cockpits,
aviation and space-related contests and other
events, including a fly-in. Refreshments will
be available for purchase. The museum is
at 31001 Magnuson Ave., at the Pueblo Airport,
about 8 miles east of Pueblo on Highway 50 East.
“Play It Again, Sam,” runs through Sunday in
the Fine Arts Center theater, 30 W. Dale St.
The comedy, written by Woody Allen, is
Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with
Saturday and Sunday shows at 2 p.m. Call
634-5583 for ticket information. Parking
is in front of the center.
Time Flies.
The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has
these events scheduled.
• “An Unforgettable Evening with America” is
in the Pikes Peak Center Tuesday at 8 p.m.
• Manhattan Transfer is at 7 p.m. Thursday.
• “In the Mood” is a fully-staged tribute to Glenn
Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and
all the big band greats of the 1940s. It is in the
Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., Feb. 26
at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for tickets.
“A Tribute to the Beatles,” Friday at 7:30 p.m,
at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N.
Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo, includes “A Hard Day’s
Night,” “Help” and “I Want to Hold Your
Hand.” Call 719-295-7200 for ticket information.
Fee-free days at national parks are SaturdayMonday, Presidents Day, in honor of the
nation’s leaders and accomplishments.
Colorado parks include Bent’s Old Fort, near La
Junta, Rocky Mountain National Park at Estes
Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
and the Great Sand Dunes near Alamosa.
The James Webb Space Telescope will launch in
2018 and is a key program for NASA and the
scientific community. A presentation by James
Webb Space Telescope members Marty Frederick
and Blake Bullock will be at the University of
Colorado at Colorado Springs, in Dwire Hall,
room 121, Thursday at 6 p.m. The presentation
is sponsored by the College of Engineering
and Applied Science and Northrop Grumman
Corporation. The event is free and open
to the public, but seating is limited. Call
255-3543 for information.
The Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff, hosted
by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce
at Soda Springs Park, is March 1. It’s free
to compete, tastings are two for $1 from
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ticket sales end at 12:30 p.m.
The annual Carnivale Parade through
downtown Manitou Springs begins at 1 p.m.
The Space Foundation’s Discovery Center in
Colorado 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
Visit Us!
The Calvert Family Resource Center
in Colorado Springs serves as your
home-base for tutoring, workshops,
classes and events.
Speak with Principal Elizabeth Davis
by calling (719) 258-1550
WWE Smackdown, is in the World Arena
Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets are now on sale;
contact TicketsWest at 866-464-2626.
Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents
“Tchaikovsky Pathetique” Friday-Sunday in
the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at
8 p.m. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.
Colin Quinn “Unconstitutional” is Feb. 21 at
7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Comedian
Quinn was on “Saturday Night Live” for five
seasons. Call 634-5583 for tickets. The Fine
Arts Center is at 30 W. Dale St.
“Addams Family,” a musical comedy Broadway
show is in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S.
Cascade Ave., March 18-19, at 7:30 p.m.
Call 520-SHOW for tickets.
The Ten Tenors on Broadway is the next event
in Arnold Hall theater at the U.S. Air
Force Academy March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Call
333-4497 for tickets.
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center,
10 S. Parkside Drive, presents:
• Tiny Barge Dance Party Feb. 21.
• A Sinatra Tribute Feb. 22.
• A Beatles Tribute by Rick Blessing Feb. 25.
• Led Zeppelin Tribute is March 13-15.
Call 478-2200 for information and tickets to
these events.
“Music of Queen,” with the Colorado Springs
Philharmonic, is a tribute to Queen. The
concert is at 8 p.m. March 29 in the Pikes Peak
Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.; call 520-SHOW.
“Celtic Woman, the Emerald Tour” is in the Pikes
Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., at 7 p.m.
April 24. Tickets are on sale, call 520-SHOW.
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iT’Z marks its sixth anniversary Friday. The large facility
features 150 games and rides as well as a buffet.
indoor fun, food
Story and photos by
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Mountaineer staff
Patrons
have fun
on the
bumper
cars
Sunday at
iT’Z Family
Food and
Fun facility
on the
city’s east
side, near
Powers
and Tutt
boulevards.
Family
members
watch the
action on
screen at
one of
the newest
games
at iT’Z
Sunday.
Atomic
Rush uses
the latest
touch
and LED
technology.
It’s always good to have
a place to go when winter
weather sets in. iT’Z is
that kind of place. Opening
in Colorado Springs in
2008, the family-friendly
facility marks its sixth
anniversary Friday.
Located near the
Cinemark theater complex,
just off Powers Boulevard
on Colorado Springs’ east
side, the bright, colorful
interior can brighten up a
dreary day.
The facility is 45,000
square feet of fun and food,
with an all-you-can-eat
buffet and Fun World.
Fun World has about 150
rides and games, including
bumper cars, motorcycles,
race cars, Speedway cars
and Himalaya. There’s Top
Skater, Dance, Dance
Revolution Super Nova, a
climbing wall and Atomic
Rush. There are hoops,
skeeball, Ten-pin bowling,
Fast and Furious Drifter,
Sponge Bob games, Sea
World Super Star, Mad
Wave, Paradise Lost, air
hockey, Sky Master, Super
GT, Wheel of Fortune,
Batman, Hollywood Reels
and Super Bikes.
There are attractions for
toddlers: a mini-carousel, a
jump house and a tree house.
Several crane games
are in Fun World, including
one with ice cream as
the prize.
Some games pay out in
tickets that can be collected
and exchanged for prizes.
Patrons must purchase
the buffet and a soft drink for
admission. A variety of pizza
slices are available on the
pizza bar. If a favorite pizza
isn’t available, ask for it, and
it’ll be available in a short
time. There’s also a salad bar
with a selection of add-ins,
soups and bread sticks.
There’s a pasta bar with three
pasta and sauce choices as
well as macaroni and cheese.
Or, choose a baked potato
with topping choices.
A dessert bar has
chocolate and vanilla pudding, cinnamon sticks, jello
and a fruit-crisp dessert.
Tuesdays, the buffet is
$2.99 for everyone 4 and up
and soft drinks are 99 cents.
Thursdays, children eat
free — two children for
each adult purchasing a
buffet. Other weekdays, the
buffet is $4.99 for adults
and $3.99 for children 4-12.
Children 3 and under eat
free. Regular price for soft
drinks is $1.99.
Beginning at 4 p.m.
Friday, the buffet is $6.99
for adults and $4.99 for
children ages 4-12, through
Sunday. Choose Tuesday
or Thursday for a less
expensive visit, or take
advantage of the late night
pass that is available after
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
The late night pass is
$14.99 for a 20-point fun
card, unlimited video games
and unlimited play on
mini-bowling, bumper cars,
Speedway, Atomic Rush
Himalaya and the climbing
wall. Food is not available
during late night pass hours.
Or, join iT’Z E Club. at
http://www.itzusa.com, and
get special coupons.
Patrons may buy a
points-card of their choice:
20 points for $5, 40 points
for $10, 100 points for $20
and 200 points for $50 and
get 100 free points .
Military identification
card holders get a free $5
game card.
Bowling is 12 points,
bumper cars are 12 points
(minimum height is 44
inches); Speedway is 10
points, with a minimum
height of 36 inches to ride.
The Himalaya has a
minimum height of 36
inches and a maximum
weight per car of 360
pounds. Atomic Rush costs
12 points and the climbing
wall uses 16 points.
Climbers must be between
40 and 250 pounds and
wear closed-toe shoes.
Video and ticket
redemption games are for
all ages and cost 1, 2 or 3
points off a fun card.
iT’Z also has some
package deals, that include
the food and points.
The “Biggest Deal”
package includes buffet,
drink, unlimited video
games (no redemption ticket
games) and all day play on
the Himalaya, bowling,
bumper cars, Atomic Rush,
wall climb and Speedway as
well as a 20 point-fun card,
priced at $27.99.
The “Big Deal”
package includes buffet,
drink and a 120-point fun
card, for $24.99.
A “Deal” package
includes buffet, drink and a
60-point fun card for $15.99.
Guests can eat first or
play first — just remember
the buffet closes at 8 p.m.
When heading for the
buffet, choose a dining area.
Toon’z has cartoons playing
continuously. The Galaxy
Drive In has a feature film
running on a large screen.
And, of course, there are
televisions tuned to sports
channels in Game Time.
The Hollywood room
features music. Game cards
can be purchased separately,
for $5 for 10 points, $10
for 40 points, $20 for 80
points and $50 for 200
points and get 100 free.
There are a few other
iT’Z facilities in operation
— one in Albuquerque and
three in Texas: Euless,
Pasadena and Willowbrook.
iT’Z is an ideal place
for birthday parties, sports
team or Scout group parties.
To make arrangements,
call 623-1550.
There’s free parking in
front of the facility.
Hours are 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. Sunday-Thursday and
11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday.
Saturday hours are 10 a.m.
to 9:30 p.m. iT’Z is at 3035
New Center Point, between
Powers and Tutt boulevards,
near South Carefree Circle.
Just the Facts
• TRAVEL TIME — 20 minutes
• FOR AGES — anyone
• TYPE — food, fun
• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★
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Rayce Jenness
plays Paradise
Lost as
Shea Jenness
encourages
him during a
visit to iT’Z.
(Out of 5 stars)
• WALLET DAMAGE — $$ PLUS
$ = Less than $20
$$ = $21-$40
$$$ = $41-$60
$$$$ = $61-$80
(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)
Family groups gather
at the entrance desk
at iT’Z, a 45,000
square-foot facility
that is open daily,
with games and an
all-you-can-eat buffet.
Places to see in the
Pikes Peak area.
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