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Vol. 73, No. 27
July 10, 2015
Lithuanian Soldiers in dress uniform perform synchronized rifle drills during Statehood
Day in Vilnius, Lithuania, Monday. Among those present for the celebration were
Photo by Sgt. James Avery
Soldiers from the Mission Command Element, 4th Infantry Division, who are in Lithuania
in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
Sharing independence
Soldiers celebrate with Lithuanian partners
By Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
NEMENCINE, Lithuania — U.S. Soldiers
have often celebrated the nation’s independence far
from home, but this year some shared their celebration
with allies and friends in Lithuania.
About 80 Soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division
Mission Command Element, currently deployed
to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic
Resolve, shared a bit of U.S. culture at a Fourth of July
barbecue and learned about Lithuanian culture
and history as the Baltic country celebrated its nation’s
birth Monday.
Between the two days, Soldiers from both
countries visited the oldest winery in the Baltic region,
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges,
commanding general,
U.S. Army Europe, shakes
the hands of 4th Infantry
Division Soldiers after
the Lithuanian Statehood
Day celebration at the
Presidential Palace
in Vilnius, Lithuania,
Monday. The Soldiers are
deployed to Europe with
the Mission Command
Element for Operation
Atlantic Resolve to help
assure NATO allies and
deter Russian aggression.
Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jacob A. McDonald
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toured museums and historical sites, participated in
celebrations and learned about each other’s nation.
“It’s always good to learn about our allies’ culture,
customs and courtesies,” said Sgt. 1st Class Shawn
Ramirez, fire support NCO, 4th Inf. Div. MCE. “We
had a great time.”
During the barbecue, the sounds of American
music filled the air while the colors of the U.S. flag
decorated an area of the Gen. Adolfo Romanauskas
Warfare Training Center in Nemencine, Lithuania,
where the 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers worked. Lithuanian
and MCE Soldiers played corn hole, tossed around a
softball and enjoyed burgers as they mingled and got
to know their military partners better.
“The Lithuanians enjoyed seeing some of
the things we do for fun,” said Maj. Grant Brayley,
information officer, 4th Inf. Div. MCE, who organized
the barbecue.
On Monday, the U.S. Soldiers were honored to
stand in formation in the plaza of the Presidential
Palace in Vilnius, Lithuania, alongside some of
their other NATO allies as the country kicked off its
celebration with speeches, traditional music and dance,
and military drill and ceremony demonstrations.
Following the Statehood Day celebrations, Lithuanian
See Celebrate on Page 4
INSIDE
Blood drive
Fort Carson and the
Armed Services
Blood Program host
a blood drive
July 14-15 from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the
Special Events Center.
Visit
www.militaryblood.
dod.mil
for more details.
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MOUNTAINEER — July 10, 2015
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Summertime start of
skin protection season
Commentary by Molly Francis
Program evaluator, U.S. Army Public
Health Command
There is no better way to celebrate
summertime than going out and enjoying the
summer sun. You probably put on sunscreen
before going swimming or to the beach because
you know the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can
damage your skin in just 15 minutes. But wait,
not so fast, you are in danger from the sun’s
UV rays any time you are outside.
Ultraviolet radiation is defined by the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) as the “part of sunlight that is an invisible
form of radiation.” There are two types of harmful
UV rays: ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB).
While UVA is the most dangerous type, the CDC cautions
that UVB rays can also have negative health effects.
Too much exposure to UV rays can cause sunburn,
where the radiation literally burns your skin and causes
it to age prematurely. Along with being painful, sunburn
can have long-term consequences. The World Health
Organization warns that UV rays cause damage to skin
cells that can result in skin cancer along with other harmful
effects to your eyes, skin and immune system. The National
Cancer Institute cautions that skin cancer is the most
common type of cancer in the United States and getting
just one blistering sunburn increases your risk.
The UV rays can reflect off a variety of surfaces such
as water, sand and pavement, and cause havoc year-round
and anywhere when a person is outside. It is important
to safeguard against the sun’s harmful rays to protect
yourself and your skin.
Follow these “SUNSHINE” tips to
protect yourself:
S – Sunscreen. Always wear sunscreen. The CDC
recommends wearing sunscreen with a sun protection
factor of at least 15 and offers protection from both
UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreen should be worn any time
you go outside for the most protection.
U – Use sunscreen correctly. Apply sunscreen at least
a half hour before going into the sun. Also make sure to
reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, or more often if
you are swimming. If you are swimming, reapply sunscreen
every time you dry off.
N – No expired sunscreen. Always make sure to check
your sunscreen’s expiration date, as all sunscreens expire.
If you cannot find one, replace the sunscreen after three
years or if the sunscreen appears discolored.
S – Sunglasses. Wear sunglasses. Look for
sunglasses that offer 100-percent UVA and UVB
protection. Sunglasses can help protect your eyes
from cataracts and yellowing of the lens.
H – Have and wear protective clothing.
Protective clothing includes a wide-brimmed hat
that shields your face and neck from the sun, long
sleeves and pants. The American Cancer Society
advises that clothes that are dry, darker and have
tighter knits are better at protecting your skin
from UV rays. However, also wear sunscreen for
ultimate protection.
I – Inside. Avoid being outside from 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. when possible. These are the peak hours for
UV rays. If you are going to be outside during this time
of the day, take precautions such as staying in the shade.
N – No tanning beds. Tanning beds produce UV
rays just like tanning outside. Getting a base tan before
going to the beach does not protect your skin from the
sun while at the beach.
E – Examine your skin. Look for moles that are
growing larger, black or uneven in color and look for
discolored skin patches. These marks could be signs of
melanoma, a particularly dangerous type of skin cancer,
and should be discussed with your doctor.
Although sun safety is important in the summer,
remember UV rays can find you year-round. If you
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DFMWR’s
Jacobson
earns IMCOM
excellence
award
Story and photo by Scott Prater
Mountaineer staff
The Army’s Installation Management Command honored
Frank Jacobson with the James A. Carroll Jr. Award for Excellence
in Management for Golf, recently.
Jacobson, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation business operations director, earned the
award for his work in 2014 as the golf course business
manager, but he said it’s unfortunate that the award comes
with only one name on it.
“I look at this as a team recognition,” he said. “It’s not
just the golf course staff, either. We’ve got a great food and
beverage team and the people who support us up the chain of
command play a large part in our success as well. I’m a bit
player in this whole thing.”
The honor is presented to a leader who exhibits the
highest level of excellence in leadership, operational performance,
initiative and mentorship, as evaluated by the IMCOM region
program managers and G-9 program managers.
Fittingly, Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding
general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, presented
Jacobson with his award on the putting green at Cheyenne
Shadows Golf Course prior to the kickoff of the July
Commanding General’s Golf Scramble tournament.
“This is an Armywide award,” Gonsalves said. “That means
what we have today is the best in the Army as far as golf goes.
This is a phenomenal course, and we have a staff that is second
to none because of people like Frank Jacobson.”
When Jacobson says his part is minimal, that’s by design.
He’s a big fan of the hands-off style of management.
“If you do a great job, you can’t define your job,” he said. “You
take your experts, you support them and give them top cover. I’ve
been in this business a long time and see myself as just another
set of eyes who can ask intelligent questions. I am the support
agency to our team members.”
See Award on Page 4
Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves,
commanding general, 4th Infantry
Division and Fort Carson, presents
Frank Jacobson, right, with the
Installation Management Command’s
Business Operation Excellence In
Management Award July 2 on the
putting green at Cheyenne Shadows
Golf Course. Jacobson, now business
operations director for the Directorate
of Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation, earned the award for
2014, while he was the business
manager for the golf course.
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Celebrate
From Page 1
seeks donors
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
Fort Carson community members will
have the opportunity to give the gift of life by
donating blood to the Armed Services Blood
Program (ASBP) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TuesdayWednesday at the Special Events Center.
ASBP is the official military blood
program, providing blood to Service members
and their Families worldwide.
Blood donated during the drive will
primarily go to Afghanistan, in support of the
Fort Bliss, Texas, blood center’s mission to
support overseas operations. Any additional
blood will go to the William Beaumont Army
Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.
“This blood goes overseas for our
deployed Service members, so (donors) can
be a part of this lifesaving mission,” said
Lori Kuczmanski, public affairs specialist
for ASBP at Fort Bliss. “But all blood donated
remains within the DOD system.”
The drive is an opportunity to give back.
“Many Fort Carson Soldiers have
“Taking
care of
Soldiers
and
Families,
that’s our
mission.”
— Mike O’Donnell
deployed and when they were deployed, we
were doing blood drives, making sure there
was blood downrange for them. Now the tables
are turned,” she said.
While walk-ins are welcome, donors
are encouraged to make an appointment by
visiting http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
“When it’s busy and you have an
appointment, you go to the front of the line,”
said Kuczmanski.
Anyone 18 and older or 17 with parental
consent, who can get on Fort Carson, is
eligible to donate, not just Soldiers and Family
members, she said.
“We’re always in need of O positive and
O negative (blood), as well as AB positive
and AB negative. Those are the critical types,”
Kuczmanski said.
The goal is 150 donors per day for the
two-day event.
“I’m sure everybody knows a Service
member who’s been deployed or is deployed,”
she said. “This is for our Service members.
This is the biggest thank you and the biggest
lifesaving thing you can do for them.”
Award
From Page 3
Mike O’Donnell, DFMWR director
at Fort Carson, explained that it makes
perfect sense for Jacobson to deflect credit,
but also pointed out that this marks
the fourth time Jacobson has earned the
coveted IMCOM award.
The award committee accepts nominations from Army posts worldwide and
determines the winner based on several
criteria including financial performance.
“Our golf course has been recognized
as the top financial performer throughout
IMCOM programs for the last five years,”
O’Donnell said. “Yes, that’s a team effort,
but he created an environment that
encourages innovation, and he’s reinvested
dollars back into the program to ensure we
citizens thanked the U.S. Soldiers for being in their country and
asked to take photos with the U.S. Soldiers.
As part of the cultural exchange, a group comprised of both
countries’ armed forces traveled to the Anyksciu Vynas winery in
Anyksciu, Lithuania, and to the nearby Lithuanian Horse Museum.
They also attended an annual living archeology event at the country’s
ancient capital of Kernave, Lithuania, and toured the archeology
museum there.
“It was a good opportunity to understand our traditions,” said
Capt. Darius Toleikis, information operations officer, Lithuanian
Land Forces. “Each Soldier leaves us with some experience. I have
learned lessons myself.”
Toleikis added he wished they had more time to share the vast
Lithuanian history.
Brig. Gen. Mike Tarsa, deputy commanding general, 4th
Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, who is heading the MCE, said the shared
independence between the two nations is an important bond.
“(Maj. Gen. Almantas Leika, commander, Lithuanian Land
Forces) has talked to me several times about how important freedom
is, how important their independence is … and how important our
enduring friendship is,” Tarsa said, adding that he was proud to
spend the Fourth of July with the general and his team.
Road closure
Specker Avenue will be fully closed from Polio Street to
Prussman Boulevard for barrier placement from
July 10 at 7 p.m. to July 13 at 5 a.m.
A detour will be in place consisting of Khe Sahn Street,
Magrath Avenue and Prussman Boulevard during the full closure.
Additionally, Specker Avenue will be reduced to one lane with
concrete barriers July 13 to Sept. 5 for asphalt repairs.
Temporary entrances will be in place to allow access
to facilities on both sides.
maintain and deliver a quality product.”
O’Donnell pointed to many programs
offered on post that were spearheaded
by Jacobson, including the partnership
between the golf course and the Warrior
Transition Battalion with respect to its
adaptive golf initiative.
Though financial performance plays a
big role in determining the top nominees
for the IMCOM award, Jacobson believes
the committee also favors those programs
that continue to innovate and grow their
business.
“Taking care of Soldiers and Families,
that’s our mission,” he said. “I think that’s
what we really do well here at Fort Carson.”
He mentioned that when a few
programs had moved away from that
philosophy, his team made efforts to
refocus. For instance, he said the Thunder
Alley Bowling Center, of which Jacobson was
also the director, used to have primarily
league bowling and now it’s dominated
by Family bowling.
“At the golf course, we developed a
three-hole kids’ course and we installed
a Family course that ties into our frontnine holes,” he said. “We also installed a
footgolf course on the site, all in an effort
to integrate Families into our program.”
O’Donnell explained that Jacobson has
also been a key figure in creating a social
media presence, which has raised awareness
about the golf course and its programs.
“CBS came out and filmed a short
documentary about the golf course’s
partnership with the PGA’s HOPE program,”
O’Donnell said. “The whole directorate
is proud that we have one of the highest
caliber managers in the industry, and it’s
great to see someone like him be recognized
for his performance.”
5
13th ASOS welcomes new commander
Story and photo by Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
that plays together, that works together, that struggles
together, that grieves defeat together, that rejoices and
celebrates each other’s successes and victories. A family
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John W. Blocher assumed
that is ready and willing to stand shoulder-to-shoulcommand of the 13th Air Support Operations Squadron
der with each other and with 4th (Infantry Division)
at Fort Carson in a ceremony at
downrange defending our nation.”
Founders Field July 2.
Before he relinquished command,
Blocher, a graduate of the U.S. Air
Jeffers, who is retiring, praised the
Force Academy, most recently served
squadron.
as director of operations for 9th Air
“Before taking command two
Support Operations Squadron at Fort
years ago, I heard tremendous things
Hood, Texas.
about this squadron, this division and
Blocher replaced Air Force Lt. Col.
this team. As expected, you’ve all
Cory S. Jeffers in the ceremony hosted
lived up to those praises, set high goals
by Air Force Col. Rodney Singleton,
and expectations, and every time …
commander of the 3rd Air Support
you lived up to and exceeded those
Operations Group, Fort Hood, Texas.
expectations,” he said. “Over two years,
“Lt. Col. Blocher brings a leaderwe trained and equipped over 105
ship style that enhances and promotes a
(tactical air control party specialists)
commitment to service and a track
to meet deployment taskings around
record of success,” Singleton said. “He’s
the world in support of our Army team.
the right person to pick up where Lt.
And while downrange, you served
Col. Jeffers is leaving off.”
yourselves, the Air Force and your
Singleton also commended Jeffers’
Army team with distinction.”
leadership.
In his last words to the squadron,
“Under Lt. Col. Jeffers’ leadership,
Singleton gave a charge.
the 13th ASOS consistently set the
“Men and women of the 13th ASOS,
highest standards while remaining comremain strong, steady, with sure hands.
mitted to readiness and teamwork at all
You are steadfast warriors and the unit’s
times. During his tenure as commander,
mission is vitally important to our Air
the squadron built and maintained the
Force and our nation. Your performance
best training and readiness program U.S. Air Force Col. Rodney Singleton, left, commander, 3rd Air Support Operations Group, will continue to have a direct impact on
in the 3rd Air Support Operations Fort Hood, Texas, passes the colors to Air Force Lt. Col. John W. Blocher, signifying his our nation’s security, and I know that you
Group, and arguably, within the 93rd assumption of command for 13th Air Support Operations Squadron during a ceremony at will continue to serve Lt. Col. Blocher
Air-Ground Operations Wing,” he said. Founders Field July 2.
and our nation well,” he said.
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Blocher pledged to continue to support 4th
Infantry Division.
“My promise … is that the 13th ASOS, under my
command, will remain ‘Steadfast and Loyal,’” he said.
“My vision is the ‘Gunslinger’ Family, (will be) a family
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Soldier for Life improving transition
Story and photo by
Jeanine Mezei
Garrison Public Affairs Office
For many Soldiers, leaving the Army
used to mean taking a mandated trip to
the Army Career and Alumni Program
to check the box on their clearing papers
before moving along with their new
lives as civilians. Rather than continue
the trend, Fort Carson’s Soldier for
Life Transition Assistance Program
(SFL-TAP) has changed the approach
for troops and their leadership.
The rebranded SFL-TAP has transformed the transition process to enhance
the success of Soldiers with Transition
University (TU), a five-day program
that provides more in-depth guidance
than the previous 2.5-day course.
“The additional time added to come
to five days has been a big benefit along
with the cap of 50 Soldiers (for) each
class,” said Lyle Dickason, SFL-TAP
Transition Services manager, during
an open house event July 1. “I think we
took advantage of the situation to extend
beyond what we give Soldiers, specifically skillsets Soldiers are weak in. They
have to learn how to effectively market
themselves.”
With three TU classes each week,
there are about 450 Soldiers taking
advantage of the opportunity to improve
their chances of employment or higher
education after separating. The additional
elective classes offered help Soldiers stay
ahead in a highly competitive job market
that relies on knowledge of social media,
federal résumé writing and interpersonal
communication skills.
The program has also helped improve
aspects of communication and education to help Soldiers remain present with
their teams while removing the stigma
of the absent Soldier not contributing to
their overall mission.
Garrison Commander Col. Joel D. Hamilton speaks with Lyle Dickason, Soldier for Life
Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) manager, about programs offered to transitioning Soldiers during the SFL-TAP open house July 1. During the event, Soldiers met with
counselors to enroll in SFL-TAP and schedule upcoming Transition University courses.
“We are getting the word out to the
units, meeting with commanders and first
sergeants to educate them on SFL-TAP,
ensuring they know it is a commander’s
program and making sure the Soldier
has a successful transition,” said Nick
Palarino, a Transition Services specialist
at SFL-TAP.
Helping Soldiers communicate
with their leadership and working to be
present in training, exercises and duties
during their transition is a step forward
for the process. Palarino experienced the
program firsthand when he retired from
the Army after 22 years of service while
stationed at Fort Carson in 2013.
Career day
features
Special Ops
Contact Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Campos at
526-8203 or
alejandro.j.campos.mil@mail.mil
for more information.
“The key that I have learned is helping
the Soldier go to his chain of command
to explain what he wants to do and needs
to do so he can still be a part of the team,”
Palarino said.
With the help of a course designed
exclusively for company commanders
and first sergeants, SFL-TAP is helping
bridge the gap between leadership and
Soldiers by explaining they can still do
training in the unit. In addition, Soldiers
who are unable to attend physical classes
can take advantage of the courses online.
Transition University is available to
all Soldiers regardless of the amount of
time left in service, but Soldiers separating
By Andrea Stone
Mountaineer staff
Soldiers and Families curious about Special Operations
can get information at a career day July 21 from 9:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m. at the Special Events Center.
The fair will feature representatives from Special
Forces, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, 160th
Special Operations Aviation Regiment and Explosive
Ordnance Disposal. In addition, there will be career
counselors and Education Center representatives.
“The primary focus of this career day is to really
highlight our mission sets and educate not only Soldiers
who are interested in them, but also their leadership,” said
Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Campos, center leader, Special
Operations Recruiting Team.
The event will have Family activities, as well, with
a visit by the Special Operations Semi. The semi features
need to enroll 12 months before their last
day of service and those retiring need to
enroll two years before their retirement date.
For some transitioning Soldiers,
continuing their military service in the
Reserve or National Guard is an option that
allows more money for school and insurance while maintaining their job skills.
“I know what every single Soldier is
going through,” said Sgt. 1st Class Jerry
Salisbury, a former active-duty Soldier
currently serving in an Active Guard
Reserve status as a career counselor at
SFL-TAP. “I experienced it. When they
come through this process, I talk to them
about résumés and jobs on the outside. I
listen to their story and go from there.”
For retiring Soldiers there is a monthly
TU class given specifically for retirees
since their needs and experience differ
from a mid-level Soldier separating after
his first enlistment.
Helping Soldiers realize opportunities is a tenet of SFL-TAP in order to
set them on the path most beneficial to
them. This can include avenues such as
business entrepreneurship, professional
certifications or becoming teachers to
impart their knowledge.
Transition University offers military
spouses a wide array of elective courses
as long as their Soldiers are enrolled in
SFL-TAP.
Dickason added it is beneficial for
spouses to attend the program to help
improve their skills and to assist their
Soldiers in transition. Also, it helps
wounded warriors who may have problems with memory due to their injuries.
After contributing years to the
Army’s mission and earning special
achievements in their careers, SFL-TAP
provides Soldiers the foundation for
success in life beyond their service since
they will always be Soldiers.
Call 526-1001/1002/6465 for more
information on SFL-TAP.
a parachute simulator, ground mobility vehicle simulator,
AH-6 “Little Bird” flight simulator and Immersa-Dome.
The dome gives participants an opportunity to experience
four different special operations missions.
“The reason we want the Families to come is, for
us, it’s a Family decision,” he said. “So they can really
understand and hopefully get rid of some of the myths
that a lot of people hear about Special Operations.”
The event isn’t limited to those who are interested in
Special Operations, though.
“We wanted to do an event that would benefit
4th Infantry Division, as a whole. So we have career
counselors … they’ll let you know your options. The
Education Center (will have people to talk with) if
you need to improve your (General Technical) score,”
Campos said.
There will also be representatives from the Military
Spouse Career Committee.
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Maintenance company wins Army award
By Staff Sgt. Daniel Carter
10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office
Throughout the entire U.S. Army, units compete in a variety
of competitions to claim the top titles, putting in countless
hours of preparation and hard work.
For the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Group
Support Battalion Maintenance Company, the hard work
paid off when it was presented with the Army Award for
Maintenance Excellence (AAME) June 9.
“It took three years of hard work, and losing in previous AAME
competitions for our company to finally win the AAME,” said
Capt. David A. Wilson, GSB Maintenance Company commander.
Established in 1982 by the Department of the Army to
recognize exceptional accomplishment in maintenance, the
competition provides the opportunity for Soldiers to take pride
in their unit and themselves, and to also compete with units
across the force.
“The company competed in the AAME competition last year.
We were successful at the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)
and the U.S. Army Special Operations Command levels, but failed
to make the cut in the Armywide competition,” Wilson said.
The company tightened its grip and put forth its best effort
to win this year’s competition.
“The maintenance company team is a special team of dedicated
and talented Soldiers, (NCOs), warrant officers and officers,” said
Wilson. “Each member of the team brought (his) own individual
experiences, technical expertise and high motivation to the
team that resulted in the company winning the AAME.”
Taking first place in the Active Army Medium Company
Category is validation for the Soldiers who worked and prepared
for the countless inspections from the Fort Carson Command
Maintenance Evaluation Team, 1st SFC(A), USASOC and the
Department of the Army, said Wilson.
“This award recognizes their hard work as being one of the
best maintenance organizations in the entire Army,” Wilson said.
With 10th SFG(A) Soldiers deployed around the world,
the GSB Maintenance Company not only focuses on meeting
maintenance needs in garrison but projecting that support
globally, as well.
“Maintenance company Soldiers are continuing to strive
for excellence in all they do. Not only just to win an award, but
to provide the best maintenance support to the 10th Group and
its deployed (operational detachments),” he said.
The amount of effort that the company put into earning
this award is indicative of the type of Soldier that supports 10th
SFG(A), Wilson said. The maroon beret paratroopers that support
Special Forces provide expertise and knowledge, allowing
operations to continue in hostile and austere environments.
The characteristics of the ARSOF unit transcend organizations and permeate every unit: adaptability, autonomy, empathy,
and expertise. These shared values motivate each individual to
give more and to be more.
According to Wilson, winning this award on top of everything
that the company does in support of 10th SFG(A) is something
to be proud of.
“I want my Soldiers to take great pride in what they have
accomplished,” said Wilson. “First, this is a great achievement
that many maintenance Soldiers never get to experience during
a 20-year career. Second, this is not an individual award. They,
as individuals are awesome Soldiers, but they did not win this
award as an individual Soldier. Winning this award was a team
effort and shows how great our team is.”
After receiving this year’s award, the company looks forward
to competing again in next year’s AAME competition and the
Secretary of Defense Phoenix Award that recognizes the best maintenance organizations across the entire Department of Defense.
In preparation for next year’s competition, Wilson said the
maintenance company Soldiers will continue to do what they do best.
“We will do what we do every single day, we maintain
and exceed the standard,” said Wilson. “That results in no-fail
maintenance support to our Special Forces line battalions.”
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10 MOUNTAINEER — July 10, 2015
Fourteen Soldiers begin the last of four Army
Ten-Miler time trials June 25 for a chance to
earn a place on one of the Fort Carson teams.
Story and photos by Sgt. William Howard
1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
Office, 4th Infantry Division
Fourteen Soldiers lined up at the starting line June
25 for the last of four Army Ten-Miler time trial runs and
the chance to earn a spot on one of the Fort Carson teams.
“It’s a great race in Washington, D.C.,” said Maj.
Lindsey Halter, commander, Company F, 7th Battalion,
158th Aviation Regiment, 224th Aviation Brigade, 11th
Aviation Command. “It’s a beautiful day spent running
in great weather with around 30,000 other people. It’s
a terrific atmosphere and being able to represent Fort
Carson is an honor.”
The Army Ten-Miler began Oct. 13, 1985, started by
fitness officials connected with the Army Headquarters
staff in the Pentagon. The race was originally led
by staff assigned to the Pentagon with the logistic
support of the Military District of Washington and
was later reassigned to the Military District, where it
is headed by a year-round, full-time professional staff.
“Since the inception of this race, Fort Carson
Spc. Julius Bor, financial management technician,
230th Finance Company, 43rd Special Troops
Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, leads the pack during the last of four
Army Ten-Miler time trials June 25.
has had a long history of participation with a lot of
success,” said Lorri Martindale, fitness facilities
manager, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation. “The Fort Carson male team has won
the commander’s cup for three years running.”
If the male team wins the commander’s cup again
this year, it will be the first to achieve four straight wins.
Martindale said once the time trials are complete
the fastest eight male and female runners are chosen
to represent Fort Carson on eight-member male and
female teams.
“We hope to have great teams again this year to
show force for Fort Carson, and I think the outcome
will be really good,” said Martindale, who’s organized
the Fort Carson teams for 15 years.
Even though not all of the runners will make the
teams, the time trials still serve as a personal challenge
and team building exercise.
“We motivated each other. Every time someone
passed me we cheered each other on, and every time I
passed I did the same for them,” said Sgt. Philip Plack,
cavalry scout, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division. “We didn’t run like we were trying
to beat each other,;we ran like we wanted to be better
as a team. One team — one fight.”
Once the team rosters are approved by Maj. Gen.
Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div.
and Fort Carson, the Soldiers will begin training together
in preparation for the 2015 event scheduled for Oct. 11.
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‘Silver Lions’
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sealift exercise
Story and photos by
Spc. Gregory T. Summers
3rd Armored Brigade Combat
Team Public Affairs Office, 4th
Infantry Division
Emergency Deployment Readiness
Exercise (SEDRE), June 24-25,
moving from Camp Buehring to
their port of departure.
To enhance overall mission
readiness, the “Silver Lions,” with
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — support from the 541st Combat Soldiers and leaders of 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, Sustainment Support Battalion, Infantry Division, tour a sea vessel June 25. The unit conducted a Sealift Emergency Deployment
68th Armor Regiment, conducted a Sealift 1st Sustainment Brigade, gathered Readiness Exercise and gained a better of understanding of port operations.
their personnel, equipment
“There is a lot of moving parts in an operation we worked with numerous
and vehicles to embark upon
operation of this magnitude,” said Lt. external units, agencies and sister
their SEDRE.
“The purpose of the SEDRE Col. Jeremy Wilson, commander, 1st services,” said Wilson. “It was a
is to validate our deployment Bn., 68th Armor Reg. “(The SEDRE) great opportunity to create shared
capabilities, in particular our is building expeditionary readiness understanding with regards to roles
sealift capabilities,” said 1st Lt. capacity and developing our Soldiers and responsibilities, increase mission
readiness across the force, and strengthen
Adam M. Campbell, battalion and leaders for the future.”
Upon their arrival at the port, the relationships.”
unit movement officer, 1st Bn.,
While testing and strengthening the
68th Armor Reg., 3rd Armored exercise focus shifted onto the processes
Brigade Combat Team, 4th involved with staging equipment for company’s ability to rapidly deploy was
Infantry Division. “We have movement and properly using all of the emphasis of the exercise, building and
conducted numerous deployment the resources available at the port to strengthening relationships with other
exercises in the past, but this is rapidly deploy the Soldiers and equipment units proved to be beneficial as well.
“The process for coordinating this
our first SEDRE and it is a great where needed.
“The training incorporates not just training was very smooth,” Campbell said.
training event for our unit.”
The company assembled the loading but also the unloading of our “It was great to work with these other units,
following the alert and quickly Abrams and Bradleys,” Campbell said. because they were very responsive with our
began loading some of the “Our Soldiers have a better understanding timelines and requests. We’ve continued to
battalion vehicles onto 541st of what it takes to deploy via sea and were build on that great partnership.”
Upon completion of the Sealift
CSSB’s trucks for movement. able to get eyes-on and hands-on with
Assembly and vehicle movement the processes and equipment at the port.” Emergency Deployment Readiness
Soldiers of the 840th Transportation Exercise, the Silver Lions moved their
were the exercise’s first phase.
Together, Soldiers successfully Battalion, 595th Transportation Brigade, personnel and equipment back to prepare
loaded a variety of tactical vehicles oversaw the inspections and off-loading for the next mission.
Sgt. Christopher Ramis, heavy vehicle driver, 1st including an M88 “Hercules” procedures of the equipment being
“Completing this exercise is just an
Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Heavy Equipment Recovery Vehicle, shipped out. They also guided Soldiers example of the expeditionary capability
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, guides an M1075 M1 Abrams tanks, Bradley Fighting and leaders of Company A on a tour of of this battalion and brigade combat
Palletized Load System into position to move baggage Vehicles, Humvees and a Shop Set the port’s operations, a sea vessel and team,” said Wilson. “We are a cohesive
during a deployment readiness exercise at Camp Contact Maintenance Truck for the port itself.
team and very fortunate to have this
Buehring, Kuwait, June 24.
“Throughout each phase of this opportunity.”
convoy movement to the port.
A vehicle convoy from Company A, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor
Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, transported by the 541st Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, conducts a
tactical stop June 25. The unit moved its equipment to a port
during a Sealift Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise.
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Training promotes airfield safety
Story and photo by
Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs
Office, 4th Infantry Division
happen. An example would be a person unknowingly
occupying a restricted area and an aircraft needs to
make an emergency landing. We don’t always have the
ability to contact that person and this training prevents
these types of incidents from happening.”
The driver training is for operators of mechanized
and self-propelled vehicles.
“The training is for anyone going back and forth to
the aircraft,” said Dover. “This can be on four-wheeled
vehicles similar to golf carts and military vehicles. But
this also includes non-mechanized vehicles such as
bicycles and even skateboards.”
Soldiers have to go through regular drivers training
Driving safely can be challenging; driving with
and must be qualified for whatever vehicle they are
more than 100 aircraft trying to take off and land at any
operating before attending the flight line driver course.
point in time is risky business, if the driver is not knowl“Our driver training is mainly a risk management
edgeable of flight operations.
course,” said Dover. “Army
Butts Army Airfield Tower
Regulation 95-20, Contractors
office held flight line driver
Flight and Ground Operations,
training for 4th Combat Aviation
governs this course. We teach
Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
orientation of the airfield, landing
air crews and aircraft maintainers
and nonlanding zones, and proper
at the BAAF Flight Simulator
use of call signs to communicate
Building on Fort Carson July 2.
with airfield command.”
“Flight Line Driver Training
Chief Warrant Officer 2
is familiarization training
Brian Cawrze, AH-64 Apache
for personnel operating in
pilot, Company A, 1st Attack
and around the airfield,” said
Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th
Terry Dover, BAAF operations
Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB,
supervisor and flight line driver
said the training is important
training instructor. “We want any
for airfield operations efficiency.
one working with aircraft and
“Knowing airport signage,
maneuvering around the airfield
movement and non-movement
to do so safely.”
areas, and operating areas prevents
Dover said that this training
runway incursions and ground
is required and is necessary to
accidents,” said Cawrze. “The
keep Soldiers on the ground,
ability to maneuver around the
and air crews safe when moving
airfield is very important to
around BAAF.
the maintainers because it allows
“We have aircraft landing,
them to do on-the-spot maintehovering, and taking off all the
nance on aircraft if needed. It
time,” said Dover. “If a Soldier Terry Dover, Butts Army Airfield operations supervisor and flight line driver training instructor, teaches flight also allows air crews to get the
is not orientated to layout of line driver training to 4th Combat Aviation Brigade air crews and aircraft maintainers at the BAAF Flight equipment to the aircraft faster
the airfield, an incident could Simulator Building on Fort Carson July 2.
in case of emergencies.”
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By Anthony R. Mayne
Educators from Colorado and
Wyoming capped their tour to the
Colorado Springs military community
with a visit to the Mountain Post July 1.
Loud sounds of gunfire and people
shouting were heard from the training
simulators at Fort Carson. This training
was typical of what 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers
conduct on a daily basis. On this day the
shouting and simulated gunfire was coming
from civilians — educators and community leaders from the surrounding areas
learning about what the Army has to offer.
“The tour has been phenomenal,
it has been more than I expected,”
said Ryan Oreskovich, language art
and journalism teacher, South High
School, Pueblo. “Not knowing a lot
about the military, the different avenues
and career paths students can take, it
has been eye-opening. Before I was
pro-college, but now with the avenues
I see that the military has, I am more
willing to push my students that way.”
“Honestly, I did not think I would
get anything out of this tour,” said Gayle
Hinrichs, assistant principal, Cañon City
High School, Cañon City. “(I thought)
‘I am just going to do this and appease
everyone and show up,’ and oh my
God! I can go back and literally tell the
kids, ‘You do not understand, it is not
all standing out in the field and getting
shot at. It is behind the scenes in these
technology things, its learning things,
showing and helping.’”
United States Army recruiters
with the Denver Recruiting Battalion
organized the tour to help show the
educators the career opportunities that
the Army has to offer.
“What we have today is educators
at various levels from teachers all the
way up to the Colorado Department
of Education,” said Lt. Col. Eric
Winterrowd, commander Denver
Recruiting Battalion. “We just give
them a little taste of what the Army
has to offer for its Soldiers and if they
are counseling people about professions
in the future, they have a little bit of
background.”
The recruiting battalion educators’
tour is held annually to demonstrate to
teachers and community leaders the
opportunities the Army has for children,
while they are in school and once they
join the Army.
“It’s fundamentally essential that
we bridge the gap between educators,
the populous of the United States and
the Army,” said Capt. Jason Robinson,
commander Colorado Springs
Recruiting Company. “There is a
misconception that the Army is just
boots on the ground, kicking in doors
and providing freedom to those in
need, we are taking the step to educate
the educators, we are more than that.
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“I have a whole new idea, a new
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and past STEM chair person for former
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people who have not come out here
(before), have a new set of eyes … and
have seen what is available for kids
who do not go on to college and need
post-secondary training. This is a great
opportunity for them.”
The Army has many programs for
students that educators and schools can
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“We talk to them (educators) offline
and show them what the Army can do
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has programs like March2Success, we
can teach mentorship and anti-bullying
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are an asset.”
The recruiters are not just there to
take kids and put them into the Army.
The Army is investing in the future of
the country through these students,
Winterrowd added.
“I came to get a better understanding
of job opportunities for students coming
out of high school,” said Oreskovich. “I
got a better understanding of the STEM
opportunities in the Army and learned
about a tutoring program they have setup
that we may possibly introduce into our
school as well for ACT testing.”
Educators began their day at Fort
Carson with a visit to the Fort Carson
Museum, then visited the various simulators that 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers use to
hone their skills. The educators ate lunch
with Soldiers at Stack dining facility
and ended their day with a briefing
from Army Community Service and
the Special Operations Recruiting
Battalion.
“This tour has been a great opportunity to see,” said Sepich. “I think I got
more out of the tour than I anticipated.
Some of the technology and the current
up-to-date systems that I have seen are far
and away more than I was anticipating. It
is top of the line, cutting edge, probably
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Miscellaneous
Veterans in Piping — Applications for Veterans in Piping
Class 06 (Oct. 5 to Feb. 11) are now available. This
program provides 18 weeks of free training in pipe
welding to selected participants while still on active
duty. Stop by the Education Center, building 1117, room
150 for more information or call 526-2124.
Military Physical Examinations — Medical Department
Activity-Fort Carson no longer conducts military
physical examinations in the Soldier Readiness
Processing Physical Examination Clinic in building
1056. This function has been relocated to Evans Army
Community Hospital’s Warrior Family Medicine Clinic.
The Medical Expense Performance Reporting System
(MEPRs) will stay in effect until Sept. 30. They will
continue to perform physicals in the Warrior Clinic
for Title 10 Soldiers, and active-duty Soldiers without
assigned primary care managers and, based on capacity,
will assist with retirement physicals. All separations
physicals will begin six months/180 days out. Military
physical examinations will transition to each Service
member’s Soldier Centered Medical Home or Patient
Centered Medical Home Oct. 1. Call 526-8990 or
526-7170 for more information.
Unit Prevention Leader (UPL) training — is
provided monthly by the Army Substance Abuse
Program (ASAP). UPLs have the primary mission of
assisting the commander in planning, implementing
and executing an outstanding unit level substance
abuse program. This role goes beyond the execution
of the unit level urinalysis program. While this is
a vital part of the overall program and critical to
its success, there are other aspects to the mission
of the UPL such as prevention and training. The
next class is held July 20-24; registration deadline
is July 10. Contact the ASAP Prevention Branch at
526-9191/5108 to register.
Ongoing
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. Call 526-9707 for more information.
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
highly-decorated Soldier in American history. 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.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is
able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building
2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call
526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after
hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.
Directorate of Public Works services — Services range
from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping
units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. 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.
• 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.
Special Operations Recruiting:
Building 1218, Room 312/313
Ellis Street, Fort Carson
524-1461/1462
Briefs every week:
Special Forces, noon
Wednesday; Civil Affairs/
PSYOP, noon Thursday
http://www.bragg.
army.mil/sorb
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
DFAC
Stack
Wolf
Warfighter
(Wilderness Road
Complex)
LaRochelle
10th SFG(A)
Friday
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: Closed
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5:30-7 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: Closed
Saturday-Sunday
Closed
Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Supper: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Closed
• Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag
at 526-2859 or e-mail anthony.d.haag.civ@mail.
mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools
and equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting officer representative
— Call Larry Dickerson at 524-0191 or email
larry.d.dickerson.civ@mail.mil for questions on
snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor
response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786
or jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to request, 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.
Briefings
Asymmetric warfare briefings — will be held July 27
at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and July 28 at 10:30 a.m.
in building 1218, room 318. The Asymmetric Warfare
Group is looking for officers and NCOs who are
seasoned warfighters and functional experts to be operational advisers and support staff. Contact Sgt. 1st Class
Vaughn Jones at 301-768-7620 for more information.
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 three-day training
course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. The next
classes are scheduled for July 14-16 and Aug. 18-20.
Soldiers must register through their school NCO for
attendance of this training. Call 526-4551 for details.
Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.
carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement
Services.html. Call 526-2840 for more information.
ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.
army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call
526-2240/8458 for more information.
Reassignment briefings — are available at http://
www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR /MPD/PPB/
Briefings/Levy.html.
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.
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
Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program
(SFL-TAP), formerly known as Army Career and
Alumni Program, is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to
4 p.m. (closed Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.); open
training holidays but closed on federal holidays:
• SFL-TAP Computer Lab and Clearing Station,
building 1118 room 133, 526-1002 — located
behind the Garrison Headquarters, services
include Individual Transition Plan review and
appointments with career counselors; computer
labs for required pre-separation briefs, job searches
and résumé writing; and clearing (only location
to clear, Monday-Friday at 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.)
Monday-Thursday
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Dinner: Closed
• Transition University, building 6237, 526-1001/
6465 — five-day program includes classes on
transition overview, Military Occupational Skill
Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department
of Labor employment workshop and Veterans
Affairs benefits. Elective classes available
following the program include social networking,
employer day, advanced résumé, federal
résumé and dress for success. Optional track
days consist of entre preneurship, technical and
higher education.
• Soldier Family Assistance Center, building
7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior
Transition Unit Soldiers.
Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services
• Central issue facility, building 1525 — MondayFriday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last
customer served at 3:30 p.m.
• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or
turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and
12:30-4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in
service, call 526-3321 for an appointment.
• Ammunition supply point, building 9370 —
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. 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 12:30-4 p.m.
Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.
• Installation Property Book Office, building
330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and
12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-5984.
• Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday,
7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer
served 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 administration 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 — Monday-Thursday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education
Support and Army Personnel Testing — MondayFriday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Medical Activity Correspondence Department
office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
Information) Office in the Patient Administration
Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call
526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
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 St. 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. Direct
questions to 526-1355.
17
Dr. Ivan Lesnik,
co-director of the
Integrated Pain
Care Program
at the University
of Washington,
speaks to Evans
Army Community
Hospital staff
about managing
their patients’
chronic pain
during stand down
training June 18.
Evans stand down battles chronic pain
Story and photo by Jeff Troth
Medical Department Activity Public
Affairs Office
Chronic pain is a common condition that
affects more than 116 million U.S. adults at a
cost of $560-$635 billion annually. Evans Army
Community Hospital leadership worked to increase
awareness about the problem by educating its staff
during a pain stand down day June 18.
The day included two, three-hour sessions led
by guest lecturers from Evans health care teams, as
well as providers from the U.S. Air Force Academy
and Peterson Air Force Base.
“We (had) the stand down to educate primary
care providers on proper management of chronic
pain,” said Lt. Col. Jinjong Chung, Evans primary
care pain integrator. “Besides the billions of dollars
it costs each year in direct medical expenses and
loss of productivity, there is a human cost for those
suffering with chronic pain; they have decreased
functionality and a sense of futility.”
According to Chung, chronic pain sufferers
feel this way because the easiest way to treat them
is to prescribe opioids.
“Eighty percent of patients will stop taking
opioids after one dosage because they don’t like
the way the medication makes them feel,” said
Dr. David Tauben, guest lecturer and chief of the
University Washington Division of Pain Medicine.
“So we have to find other ways to help them.”
“At Evans we use multi-disciplinary teams —
clinical pharmacists, behavior health providers, and
physical and occupational therapists – to make sure
that we are giving our patients the quality care they
deserve,” said Chung. “And these lectures are going
to help our entire health care team.”
According to Tauben, the training at the stand
down day was necessary because during four years
of medical school only six hours are dedicated to
pain management. In addition to the stand down
training, Evans staff can increase their pain
management knowledge by taking the hospital’s
Advanced Pain Management Course.
The pain stand down lectures were presented
by Tauben, another doctor from the University of
Washington Pain Services, and a pain consultant from
the Army’s Western Region Medical Command.
“Having outside experts speak gives us a
different viewpoint on the subject, and it lets us
know what they are doing at the University of
Washington, which is on the leading edge of chronic
pain management,” said Chung.
The main objectives of the lectures were
understanding public health issues, telemedicine for
pain care and knowing when and where to get help.
Tauben told attendees that prior to 1990,
prescribing opioids to patients for chronic pain
was taboo, but in the 1990s state laws were
changed making it an acceptable practice.
To assist the doctors who prescribe opioids
today, Dr. Diane Flynn, guest lecturer and the
primary care management adviser for Western
Region Medical Command, talked about two
weekly telemedicine pain management sessions;
one run by the University of Washington and the
other by the military. These sessions are set up
so that no matter where in the world a doctor is
located, he has a chance to “sit in” on a pain
management discussion.
For the last part of the pain stand down day,
the providers broke into small groups and were
presented case studies of chronic pain patients.
Patient particulars were given and the groups had
to come up with recommendations for a pain
management plan for the “patient.”
One case study was a woman in her late 20s with
four children and on two different opioids to help
with chronic back pain. She wanted to do things with
her children but didn’t think she could function while
on the opioids, and can barely move without them.
The overall consensus of the group was that
she needed to be a big part of her treatment plan,
because if she isn’t on board she will resist and not
carry through with it.
“When I have a patient who is on a ‘cocktail’ (of
multiple) opioids, I always ask them which one they
can do without the most,” said one Evans doctor.
“And then we start to taper them off that one.”
“The reason that we use a multidisciplinary
team is because we can’t just take away someone’s
medication and not replace (it) with something
else,” said Chung.
For the case study, it was suggested that the
woman begin a low-impact exercise regime to
help her strengthen her back, such as walks with
her kids or a yoga class. She could also attend the
weekly Evans Pain School at the Fort Carson Army
Wellness Center to learn about workable strategies
to manage her pain.
Chung said by getting patients and providers to
work together, he hopes to win the battle and cut the
monetary and human cost of chronic pain.
The Evans Pain School is held at 1 and 2 p.m.
Thursday, except the last Thursday of each month,
at the Fort Carson Wellness Center, 1891 Prussman
Blvd., building 1843. Topics include productive
partnerships, coping with feelings, and staying safe
with medications. No appointments are needed,
walk-ins are accepted. Call the Pain School at
19
People play volleyball at Fort
Carson’s 4th on the 3rd celebration
at Iron Horse Park.
A 30-minute fireworks show
caps off Fort Carson’s
annual 4th on the 3rd
celebration at Iron Horse
Park July 3. The 4th Infantry
Division Band’s Concert
Band played the “1812
Overture” as cannons fired
to kick off the fireworks.
Jamere Green, son of Yvonda and Sgt. Jamel Green, 10th Special
Forces Group (Airborne), hula hoops at Fort Carson’s annual 4th on
the 3rd celebration for Independence Day.
Carson, community
combine to
celebrate
Independence Day
The 4th Infantry Division Band’s Brass
Authority entertains the crowd after
rain delayed the annual 4th on the 3rd
celebration at Fort Carson July 3.
Story and photos by Dani Johnson
The sounds of children’s laughter, a band
playing and the smells of concessionaire food
wafted over Iron Horse Park July 3 as Fort
Carson and 4th Infantry Division hosted the
annual 4th on the 3rd celebration in honor of
Independence Day.
The event featured a variety of Family-related
activities to include face painting, paintball,
kid-friendly obstacle course, band music by the
4th Infantry Division Band and The Rumor and
bouncy castles. The event ended with a fireworks
display commemorating the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, and
the nation’s official separation from Great Britain.
Led by the Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR),
Fort Carson agencies joined together with
community partners to provide a day of relaxation and fun for on- and off-post Families.
“We celebrate on the 3rd because of all
the events in the local community,” said
Anne Connor, DFMWR events coordinator.
“The day is for the Soldiers but also for the
Colorado Springs community (that is) so
supportive of the military.”
Approximately 10,000 people attended
the event, said Connor.
“It is a lot of work to put together the
event,” she said. “It is well worth it though,
once we see all the people who are having fun.”
Pfc. Joshua Tiption, an AH-64 Apache
attack helicopter repairer with 1st Attack
Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Combat
Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., said he liked
the event and said he attended to celebrate
living in a great nation.
Rains put a damper on the festivities in the
early evening, however once the clouds passed,
people emerged from their vehicles to enjoy the
4th Infantry Division Band’s Brass Authority
and Concert Band, which played the “1812
Overture” with the cannon salute battery
leading into a 30-minute fireworks show.
“It means freedom for me and all the
Soldiers,” said first-time attendee Sgt.
Jaymes Williams, a motor transport
operator with 32nd Transportation Company,
68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,
43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div.
“It has been great to meet everyone from
different units and watch the fireworks.”
Claims to the estate
Sgt. Matthew Reynolds — With deepest regret
to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having
claims against or indebtedness to his estate should
contact 2nd Lt. Keith Hutchings at 503-2615.
Pfc. Monterrious Daniel — With deepest regret
contact 2nd Lt. Margaux Jarka at 219-575-4847.
Sgt. Johnny McCulley — With deepest regret
contact 1st Lt. Constance Sundeen at 526-3316.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jennifer C. Hunter —
With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased.
Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to
her estate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2
Joshua W. Nunley at 524-0110.
Upcoming events
Sports physicals — Evans Army Community Hospital
will host its annual school and Child, Youth and
School Services (CYSS) sports physicals July 25
and Aug. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Warrior
Family Medicine Clinic on the second floor off the
atrium of the hospital. Parents of TRICARE
enrolled, beneficiary school age children 4-17 years
old, regardless of clinic of assignment, can schedule
appointments by calling the Access to Care Line
at 524-2273/526-2273. Bring the forms required by
the school or CYSS. Sponsors and children 10 and
older must have their DOD identification cards and
arrive 20 minutes prior to the appointment with immunization records. Call the Access to Care Line or
Population Health at 524-5665 for more information.
Family Sea Service Picnic — The Navy Operational
Support Center invites Navy retirees, veterans
and their families to join its Sailors for the Navy
Reserve Centennial Celebration picnic from
noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Iron Horse Park. Call
The Fort Carson Army Community Service (ACS)
— 50th Birthday Celebration takes place July
23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ACS, building 1526.
Activities at the birthday celebration will include 4th
Infantry Division Band performance; a volunteer
recognition ceremony; a game and crafts tent; a
balloon, face painting and magician tent; Directorate
of Emergency Services Fire and emergency medical
technician (EMT) vehicles and staff; a historical,
museum-like display inside ACS; cotton candy,
popcorn, and free lunch; and a cake cutting. For
more information, contact Terri Hein or Chuck
Cavanaugh at 526-4590.
Education fair — takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 24 at the Education Center, building 1117. This
is an opportunity to visit college representatives
from around the state and country or attend a
briefing on the GI Bills, College 101, MyCAA
and Financial Aid. Refreshments will be provided
and door prizes will be given away to include a
digital book reader. For further information,
call 526-2124 or stop by building 1117, corner
of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.
Joint Forces Retiree Appreciation Day — will be
held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Special
Events Center, building 1829 on Specker Avenue.
Services for retirees and their families include
identification cards, medical and dental, powers
of attorney and living wills. The event includes a
free continental breakfast.
Yard sales — can be held on post from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
the first and third Saturday of the month through
December. Post residents set up their items in front
of their homes. Single Soldiers and military Families
who reside off post can set up in the building 5510
parking lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted
by the Installation Mayoral Program and the Balfour
Beatty Family Housing Office. Call the Mayoral
Program at 526-8303 or Army Community Service
at 526-4590 for more information. Civilians who
would like to participate can access the installation
at Gate 1 off of Highway 115 and will need to show
a driver’s license or valid state identification for
everyone over age 18, vehicle registration and proof of
insurance. Those without a DOD identification card
must undergo a National Crime Information Center
background check. All vehicles are subject to search.
General announcements
Wounded warrior scholarship applications —
Colorado Technical University is accepting
applications for its 2016 Wounded Warrior
Scholarships through Sept. 15. Together with the
Yellow Ribbon Fund, the program covers the full
educational costs including tuition, books and fees
for a single degree program as well as a laptop
computer. Fifty scholarships will be awarded, 25 to
wounded service members and 25 to spouses and
caregivers. Visit http://coloradotech.edu/ww for
more information and to access the application.
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 $900. Help keep providers and
departments and clinics fully functional. Call
Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from
borrowers encountering problems with payday
loans. Visit http://www.consumerfinance.
gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372.
VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification
Number verifications will be conducted at the
Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Nurse advice line available — A nurse advice line is
available 24/7 and is a resource Families can use if
they become ill while traveling. Call 800-874-2273,
option 1, to talk to a registered nurse who can
answer urgent care questions, give health care
advice and help find a doctor in the area.
Military spouse competitive employment —
Spouses of active-duty Service members upon
arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous
U.S. may apply for competitive employment
under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year
restriction from the date of the sponsor’s order
to use the authorization. Spouses returning from
overseas may apply under Executive Order 12721,
which gives three years to use the authorization.
Spouses of a veteran with 100 percent service
connected disability may be eligible for
employment under different circumstances.
The Employment Readiness Program, Army
Community Service, Directorate of Family and
Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses
in applying for education and employment. Contact
Mercedes Jamieson, ERP program manager, or
the ERP staff at 526-0452/0467 for information.
Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson
Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building
6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
and closed on federal holidays. The center offers
wellness exams, vaccination, microchip implantation, dental appointments and sick call as well as
some surgeries, including spaying and neutering.
The center also has X-ray, ultrasound and other
advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520
for information or to make an appointment.
Wait time information available online — Patients
with appointments for radiology and specialty
care at Evans Army Community Hospital can
visit EACH’s website to learn when the next
appointment is available. The information is
updated every two hours for specialty clinics
and weekly for radiology. EACH attempts to see
patients at the hospital, but if appointments are not
available within the 28 day standard for specialty
care, patients may receive a letter with instructions
for how to book an appointment with a network
specialist. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/
VS/NextAvailable.aspx to check wait times.
JAG assists with name change, adoption — The
Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult
name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The
office cannot provide court representation but can
furnish the necessary documents and procedural
information. Call 526-5572 for more information.
4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — A variety
of division and customizable unit-specific
merchandise is available. The gift shop is
located in The Hub, building 1532. Hours
are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays.
Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance
Office is located in building 1218, room 105.
The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., MondayFriday. Call 526-1140 or email the
installation voting assistance officer at
usarmy.carson.imcom.mbx.ivao@mail.mil. Visit
http://www.fvap.gov for more information.
Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community
Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded
behavioral health psychologist/counselor available
to work with parents who have concerns about
their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is
also available to manage children’s medication.
Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson
Police Records section has moved to building 2757,
MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Osan
Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and
1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fingerprinting hours
at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700,
have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The
Fort Carson Police complete fingerprints for
on-post employment. For any other fingerprint
needs, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.
Civilian Assistance Services — provides shortterm 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 super visors and
managers regarding workplace matters. Services
are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian
employees. Services are made available through
the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program
located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room
210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.
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.
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.
Ambulance service — Post officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by
calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles
to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or
limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics
and ambulance crew will be able to administer
critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency
Department at 526-7111 for more information.
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ACS to celebrate 50 years
By Mike Howard
Special to the Mountaineer
If the planners over at Army
Community Service (ACS) have
their way in two weeks, there
will be a Mountain Post celebration rivaling only the picnics and
fireworks of Independence Day.
The celebration begins at 11
a.m. July 23 in the parking lot
adjacent to ACS, building 1526.
The event is scheduled until
3 p.m. and will include information tents, a historical display
and recognition of the military
community proclamation.
And it doesn’t cost to attend.
Various tents will feature
games and crafts and balloons
and face artists — all designed
for both children and adults.
There will also be free
hamburgers and hot dogs,
popcorn, snow cones and cotton
candy. The Mountain Post
mayors from the housing areas
will host a Chili Cook Off.
“It’s about getting back — or
staying with — our roots,” said
Terri Hein, an Army Emergency
Relief financial counselor at ACS.
She is leading the ACS team in
planning this year’s celebration.
“ACS was built on the grass root
efforts of volunteers. Without
their efforts, we would not be
where we are today.”
Although ACS began as
an Armywide program July 25,
1965, Hein points out the blueprint for ACS actually began
with Army Emergency Relief
during World War II.
By the 1960s, it was clear
there were issues beyond
financial concerns among
Army Families that needed to
be addressed. So Army Chief
of Staff Gen. Harold K. Johnson
directed the establishment of
ACS in a letter dated July 25,
1965. Army Regulation 608-1
was published Nov. 19, 1965, to
establish the foundation of ACS.
An archived Mountaineer
1965 article at Carson’s Grant
Library highlights the formal
beginning of ACS here.
“All of us here at ACS really
enjoy what we do for this Army
community on a daily basis,”
said Hein. “So it is such an honor
to be a part of a celebration
recognizing the commitment
of an organization over such a
long period of time.
“Oftentimes, social service
programs begin with a lot of
inertia. But rarely do they last
this long and become a permanent fixture in a community.
Fifty years! So we want everyone
on Fort Carson to come out and
enjoy the day with us.”
Over the years
Through the first eight months of Army Community
Service (ACS) assistance; there were 210 recorded cases
where support, resources and assistance were provided. At
that time ACS was considered one program and the staff
that supported it maintained other primary responsibilities
and ACS was considered an additional duty.
In the past 50 years, many things have changed:
1. ACS has grown from a singular program to the home
of many programs.
2. The number of locations where Army Community
Service exists.
3. The number of Army personnel and Family members.
In FY14, ACS tracked over 16 million contacts with
Soldiers and Family members providing support, resources
and training for all the programs ACS now represents.
— Army OneSource
Independence Day
Photos by Sgt. William Howard
Above: Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, march in formation behind the American
flag and Colorado state flag during the annual Pueblo West
Wet/Dry Parade Saturday. Left: A Colorado citizen salutes
Soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, as they march in formation during the annual Pueblo
West Wet/Dry Parade Saturday. The Pueblo West Metropolitan
District has celebrated Independence Day with a wet parade
since former Fire Chief Jack Fowler sprayed a crowd of sweaty
spectators with a fire hose along the parade route in the 1970s.
Going for the gold
Commentary by
Chap. (Capt.) Jeremiah Cates
404th Aviation Support Battalion,
4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation
Brigade, 4th infantry Division
They say confession is good for the soul.
So confession must be good even for a chaplain.
Well, I have a confession to make, I was swept away
with the World Cup fever. I never played soccer, but
I have always enjoyed watching a good soccer game.
There is something about watching a soccer game that
gets my heart racing while I yell at the TV in support
of our U.S. women’s team to win. Maybe it’s my
patriotic spirit that compels me to shout, “USA! USA!”
Here are the best women soccer players in the
world giving everything they’ve got to represent their
country and bring home the gold cup. The stadium
is packed with 100,000 people with millions more
around the globe watching on TV, cheering on their
team to victory. All for just a game. All for the right to
say one team is the best in the world every four years.
All of this led me to ask the following questions.
Do I get excited about my spiritual life like I do about
a soccer game? Do I put forth an equal measure of
effort to win in my spiritual life as these women put
forth to win on the soccer field?
Chapel briefs
Totus Tuus summer camp — Registration is now
open for the Sunday to July 18 Catholic youth
program at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. The camp
is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting
the Catholic faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness and Eucharistic worship.
Totus Tuus strives to bring faith to life by creating
a balance between knowledge of the meaning of
the sacraments and an authentic sacramental life.
Contact Pat Treacy 524-2458 or patricia.a.treacy2.
civ@mail.mil for more information.
Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains
(Religious Support Office)” for events and
schedules.
Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at
Veterans Chapel. Contemporary worship, children’s
ministry and biblical preaching is offered during
both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook
page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/
chapelnextfortcarson for more information.
Eagle Lake Day Camp — at Fort Carson is a
weeklong Christian camp for children ages 7-12
that includes Bible study, small groups, outdoor
games and equipment, lunch, snacks and more.
The camp runs July 27-31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Pre-registration
is required. Contact Heidi McAllister at heidi.a.
mcallister.civ@mail.mil for more information.
Religious Education class — registration is
underway for the Catholic community. Classes
are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Aug. 23 throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years
old) through high school. Registration is also
being held for adults seeking to be confirmed in
the Catholic church. These classes will begin
in September and be held on a weeknight. Contact
Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or pratricia.a.treacy2.civ@
mail.mil for more information.
Youth Ministries — Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel
youth group members are invited to attend the
Prussman youth group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. or the
Veterans Chapel youth group Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is
available by emailing children’s names and ages
to fortcarsonmccw@gmail.com. CWOC meets
Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’
Memorial Chapel beginning in September.
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
Winning the World
Cup requires more than just
individual talent. It requires
every player playing at the
top of her game, giving 110
percent, good communication and teamwork, and
good coaching. The same is
true in our spiritual lives.
Our spiritual lives are
far better when we have
the mutual support and
encouragement of others
who are giving their very
best to win. Last year while
serving in Afghanistan, I
ran my very first 10-miler.
— 1 Corinthians 9:24-25
While I have no doubt I
would have finished the
race even if I had run the
whole race by myself, it
was far more memorable
to run with my Soldiers the entire way. The miles
the greatest question in my mind is this: Am I
seemed to slip by so much more quickly.
investing my time, energy and resources in what
The Christian Holy Scriptures encourage us to
is temporal, or eternal? For those who invest their
“run the race set before us” and “to compete so as to
lives for God, he promises eternal crowns. So where
win the prize.” In all of my meditation on this theme,
are you investing your life today?
“Do you not know that
those who run in a
race all run, but only
one receives the prize?
Run in such a way
that you may win.”
Chapel schedule
Catholic
Soldiers’ Chapel
Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street
• Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m.,
reconciliation, 526-8583
• Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583
• Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m.,
reconciliation, 526-8583
• Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583
Protestant
Healer Chapel (Traditional)
Evans Army Community Hospital
• Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386
Prussman Chapel (Gospel)
Barkeley Avenue and Prussman
Boulevard
• Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school,
526-5744
• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640
Soldiers’ Chapel (Traditional)
Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street
• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship,
524-4316
• Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316
Veteran’s Chapel
Magrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard
• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m.,
Chapel NeXt, 526-8889
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious
education, 524-2458
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA,
524-2458
• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.,
mass, 526-8583
• Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
CWOC, 526-5769
Healer Chapel
Evans Army Community Hospital
• Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386
• Monday-Thursday, noon, Mass,
526-7386
• First Friday, noon, Mass, 526-7386
Eastern Orthodox
Fort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. For off-post
services please call 715-473-9238.
Jewish
Fort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force
Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is
located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy.
Islamic
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 at
Fort Carson Open Circle (Wicca)
Sunday at noon at Soldier’s Chapel. Contact Lissa Dollar at 503-7656 or
lissa.a.dollar.ctr@mail.mil.
Fort Carson” on Facebook for details.
Native American prayer/spiritual services —
The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors)
hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek
Recreation Area on a biweekly basis. Services
provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include
prayer and purification, blessing of protection,
and continued spiritual and emotional support to
military members. The ceremonies are conducted
in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age
or Earth-based ceremonies. All DOD identification card holders and Family members may attend.
There are certain protocols to follow to attend: foul
language and inappropriate behavior is not allowed;
crystals, lotions, oils, owl feathers and coyote
faces are prohibited; women are not allowed while
menstruating; only metal allowed inside the lodge
are wedding bands/rings; no light-colored clothing
that can be seen through; women traditionally wear
calf-length skirts and shirts that cover the shoulders
(recommended to bring two towels); and men are to
wear appropriate comfortable attire (shorts should
be to the knee or longer). There is no charge to
attend the Inipi. The ceremony is fully sanctioned
and supported by the Fort Carson Religious Services
Office. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or
Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information.
Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for
men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday
of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.
Call 526-5769 for details.
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 Soldiers’
Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Ott Dameron at
433-2659 or ott.dameron@gmail.com or Chap.
(Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or Jacob.r.snell.
mil@mail.mil for information or a ride.
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FEDERAL
BUREAU OF PRISONS
www.bop.gov
Veterans Hiring Event
WHEN:
TIME:
WHERE:
Thursday, July 23rd, Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ft. Carson Special Events Center
Bldg 1829, Fort Carson, CO 80913
WHAT TO BRING:
• Resume
• DD-214
• Two forms of government-issued ID (one must be a photo ID)
• VA Disability Certificate (if applying as a disabled veteran)
Current Bureau of Prison’s Employees who are veterans will be on
site to relay their hiring experinces and and answer any questions!
*Second free frame must be of equal or lesser retail value as the first frame. Customer only pays for the lenses and extra features.
Complete pair purchase required on both pairs. Second free frame must be purchased with the first pair and at the same date and
time. No dispensing fee. Cannot be combined with any other discount, coupon or insurance plan. All eyeglass and contact lens
purchases require a current, valid prescription. Offer expires 09/05/2015. ©2015 National Vision, Inc.
The person pictured is not an actual servicemember.
EXCHANGE CONCESSIONAIRE
FT. CARSON
Across from barber shop
719-576-5151
E y e E x a m s Av a i l a b l e b y
Dr. Traci Peters
Independent Doctors of Optometry
• TRICARE Accepted • Appointments Available • Walk-ins Welcome
**Walk-ins welcome**
For an appointment, call (913) 551-1022
or e-mail NCRO/Recruit@bop.gov
QUALIFICATIONS:
• are in receipt of a campaign badge for service during a war or in
a campaign or expedition; or
• are a disabled veteran; or
• are in receipt of an Armed Forces Service Medal for participation
in a military operation; or
• are a recently separated veteran (within the last 3 years); or
• separated under honorable conditions (this means an honorable
or general discharge).
• OVER 50 POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN COLORADO • IMMEDIATE HIRING •
25
Post powerlifters
pump up weights
Story and photos by Walt Johnson
Mountaineer staff
Garcia Physical Fitness Center held
a weightlifting competition June 27
which was designed to give Soldiers and
Family members a chance to compete in
competition with other members of the post.
David Falls, Garcia PFC program
coordinator, said the program was targeted
for Department of Defense identification
card holders that he sees in the facility
daily improving their weight training
technique. Falls said after watching so
many enthusiastic lifters the facility staff
thought it would be a good idea to have a
competition to let people see how far they
have progressed in their training.
“We wanted to have a friendly
competition where the Soldiers and
Family members could come and compete,
but on a lower level than normal weightlifting competitions. A number of people
that competed today did so for the first time
in a competitive setting, so they didn’t know
what to expect. At other competitions you
could be competing against various
levels of competitors, so this was a very
comfortable way to introduce them to a
competitive event,” Falls said.
In addition to the competition, the
athletes were treated to instruction
from former multiple national powerlifting
masters national champion, Lem Grayson.
Grayson gave the weightlifters numerous
tips and demonstrations to help them
improve their skills in the sport which
Falls said was another key element of the
event. He said after competing in the event
and getting the instruction from Grayson,
the post weightlifters will have more
confidence in their ability to not only lift
weights properly but to also compete if
they desire to do so.
“We have a lot of men and women that
come to the weight room and they do their
lifts well. But doing it in a competitive
environment like this is something that is
new to them. It was good for them to be here
today to get a taste for competition like this,
and I think they also had fun,” Falls said.
Falls said the goal for Garcia PFC is to
have these types of competitions annually in
both the clean and bench press disciplines.
Above: Soldiers and Family
members look on as a member of
the Mountain Post family does a
powerlifting maneuver June 27 at
Garcia Physical Fitness Center.
Left: A Soldier does a lift
during the post powerlifting
competition June 27.
Keep ’em Swinging
Paul Surniak, director of
instruction for Cheyenne
Shadows Golf course, front
left, prepares young golfers to
take part in the golf course’s
summer program designed to
teach young people golf course
etiquette and ways to improve
their golf game. The course
will run over the next three
months for any youths
interested in learning the
game of golf. The golf course
will also have the following
activities in the coming weeks:
• Match Play Qualifier —
July 18.
• Multi-Vendor Demo Day —
July 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Christmas in July —
July 31.
• Commanding Generals
Scramble — Aug. 6.
• Stroke Play Championship
— Aug. 15 and 16.
Call 526-4102 for more
information on programs
and tee times.
Photo by Walt Johnson
Kick boxing
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare
and Recreation will sponsor a Summer Slam
basketball tournament July 18 at Iron Horse
Sports and Fitness Center. The tournament will
be played in a single-elimination, blind draw
bracket format. There will be a total of 16 teams
playing five-on five with open rosters. The
tournament is open to all DOD identification
card holders 16 and older. Call 524-0859 or
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the
Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Los Angeles
Dodgers’ affiliate, Friday at 7:05 p.m.,
Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:35 p.m.
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Triple-A affiliate
hosts the Nashville Sounds, the Oakland
Athletics’ affiliate, July 20, 21 and 23 at 7:05 p.m.,
and July 22 at 12:35 p.m.
The National Physique Committee 2014 Tokyo
Joe’s Colorado State Bodybuilding, Fitness,
Figure, Bikini and Physique championships
will be held Saturday at the Buell Theater in
Denver. The event featuring military athletes
will begin with prejudging at 7:30 a.m. The
finals will begin at 4:30 p.m. Visit http://www.
jefftaylor.com for tickets.
The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble
is scheduled for Aug. 6 at Cheyenne Shadows
Golf Club. Registration is underway at the
golf course for the event that begins with a
shotgun start at noon. The golf course is
scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first
Thursday of each month through November.
Call 526-4102 for more information.
The 75th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo continues
Friday and Saturday at the Norris-Penrose
Event Center in Colorado Springs. The
rodeo recognizes those serving in uniform in
the Colorado Springs area with a special day
for each branch of service.
The Colorado Rockies offer military members
special ticket buys this season. The next
opportunity for tickets is when the Rockies
take on the Atlanta Braves Saturday (military
appreciation day) and Sunday at 2:10 p.m.
Military personnel can purchase tickets in the
outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/
outfield area for their Family and friends for $14
each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a
discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies
at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount
Members of the Mountain Post community get in a kickboxing aerobic exercise Tuesday at Iron Horse Sports and
Fitness center. The post fitness facilities offer a number of aerobic programs six days a week. Call any fitness center
to see what programs are offered.
and provide reference number 21230946 to take
advantage of the offer. This offer is not available
on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to
availability, limits may apply and all areas are
not available for each game.
Child, Youth and School Services officials are
looking for people interested in volunteering
as youth sports and fitness coaches.
Anyone interested in being a coach must pass
a background check, attend a mandatory threehour preseason training session and be available
two to three hours per week for practices and
games. CYSS officials said anyone interested in
being a coach must have good communication
skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents of
the players. According to CYSS officials, youth
coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment
for their children, promotion points for activeduty Soldiers, volunteer hours, resume building
Level Swing
A Fort Carson youth center baseball player takes a healthy cut at a pitch during youth baseball action May
26 at the Mountain Post Sports complex. Youth baseball action takes place each Friday beginning at 6 p.m.
Youth T-ball games take place at Pershing Field on post Tuesday and Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.
and will make a definitive positive impact on the
community. Call 526-1101 for more information.
This week’s intramural soccer schedule (subject
to change) is:
• Monday — Trojans vs. 3-3-2, 6:30 p.m.;
Free Agent Posse vs. 242nd, 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday — Warriors vs. 3-3-2, 6:30 p.m.;
242D vs. Reapers, 7:20 p.m.; 242D vs.
Trojans, 8:15 p.m.
Waller Physical Fitness Center is currently
holding a Fighting Ninth CrossFit program.
The free CrossFit classes are held Monday,
Wednesday and Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30
p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday from 5:15-6 p.m.
in the facility’s CrossFit/Functional Fitness area
(the former basketball court). The classes are
taught by certified instructors and people
can get more information on the program by
going to http://www.fightingninthcrossfit.com.
The facility will also offer a free CrossFit
Foundations class July 25 from 8 a.m.
to noon at Waller PFC. People can get more
information on both events and register for
the foundations class at Waller PFC.
and recreation offers “Fit Mommas,” a class
for pregnant and post-partum mothers.
The program, offered for the past two years,
is a safe and effective stroller fitness class taught
outdoors by certified instructors incorporating
the environment, resistance tubing, plenty of
creativity and the stroller to get a complete
body workout in 60 minutes.
The classes are led by Amanda Lolofie and
are held Tuesday and Thursday from 9-10:15 a.m.,
Classes are open to anyone with DFMWR
privileges. For more information call 526-2706.
and Recreation will hold a home run derby
competition July 29 and 30.
There will be a men’s and women’s division
with each division getting 10 outs per player. The
preliminary round will take place July 29 with
the finals scheduled for July 30. The registration
deadline is July 23. People interested in competing
can sign up at the Intramural Sports Office at
Iron Horse Sports and Fitness center. The
tournament is open to anyone with DFMWR
privileges 16 years of age and older. Call 526-5772
or 524-0859 for more information.
— Compiled by Walt Johnson
Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has
these upcoming events:
• Bill Engvall brings his comedy tour “Here’s
Your Sign” Saturday at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
• Bill Maher is on stage July 17 at 8 p.m.
• Lyle Lovett and his large band are in the
Pikes Peak Center July 27 at 8 p.m.
Call 520-SHOW for tickets.
“Next Stop Mars” is in the Space Foundation
Discovery Center Saturday; buy one, get one
free child’s admission. Doors open at
10 a.m. There’ll be presentations by Cool
Science, robotics teams and Viking Mars Lander
Preservation Society. Additional fee activities are
on site. The Space Foundation Discovery Center
is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive.
Everybody Welcome: Salute to Veterans Front
Range Family Celebration presented Saturday by
Colorado Springs Diversity Forum at Broadmoor
World Arena, 2185 Venetucci Blvd. There’ll
be food and music. Free tickets are available for
pickup at the Arena or Pikes Peak Center. More
information at http://www.csdiversityforum.org/
everybody-welcome.html.
everybody-welcome.html
Colorado Renaissance Festival is open SaturdaySunday through Aug. 2, rain or shine.
Admission is $21 for adults and $9 for children
5-12. Take Interstate 25 north to exit 172 and
follow the signs. Parking is free and there’s a free
shuttle to the entrance.
For Colorado residents only: stay in one of the
lodges at the historic Glen Eyrie during July and
receive two tickets to a Christmas Concert in
December. Visit http://www.gleneyrie.org/july or
call 365-7050.
“Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and
Meteors” is a national traveling exhibit at
the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425
Arrowswest Drive until Sept. 12. It’s included in
regular admission, which is $5 for military with
identification. Their children ages 4-17 will be
admitted for $4.50 and ages 1-2 are $1.
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Cañon City
has a new visitor center, carousel, children’s
playground and new gondolas traversing the
gorge. For an additional charge, ride the Royal Rush
Skycoaster and the new ZipRider. Admission to the
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is $21 for adults and
$12 for children. There’s a $3 military discount. The
bridge and park’s hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Take
Highway 115 south to Penrose then Highway 50
West through Cañon City and about 4 miles west
to County Road 3A; take it south to the park.
The Royal Gorge Route Railroad runs trains daily.
Call 888-724-5748 for reservations. Royal Gorge
Route Railroad leaves from the Santa Fe Depot at
330 Royal Gorge Blvd. in Cañon City.
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry
is celebrating its 33rd anniversary Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum will
demonstrate its steam engines and process real
gold ore. Admission for the celebration is $4
for ages 13 and older and $2 for ages 12 and
27
younger. The museum is at 225 N. Gate Blvd.
The El Paso County Fair opens for its 110th year
July 18-25 in Calhan, a 30-minute drive on
Highway 24 east. The fair is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
and includes a Sea Lion Splash, Arts and Crafts,
Dog Showmanship and Obedience Show, Petting
Zoo, music, car show and a Demolition Derby. The
schedule at http://www.elpasocountyfair.com.
The Colorado State Fair is Aug. 28 to Sept. 7
at the state fairgrounds in Pueblo. Tickets
are on sale at http://www.coloradostatefair.com
for concerts by Tracy Lawrence, Jerrod Niemonn,
Chase Rice, Jake Owen, Los Rieleros del Norte,
Steppenwolf “The Born to be Wild Tour,” Los
Lonely Boys and a performance by Terry Fator:
The Voice of Entertainment.
Blue Star Museum
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to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon until 4 p.m. Sunday. The museum, at 301 S. Union Avenue in downtown
Pueblo, tells the history of the city.
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The Colorado Springs
Fine Arts Center’s
glass corridor blends
in with the 1936 John
Gaw Meem-designed
building. Statues are
displayed on the lawn.
Courtesy photo by Phillip Spears
Blue Star Museum
Fine Arts Center is community jewel
By Nel Lampe
Mountaineer staff
Art glass by
Dale Chihuly
is displayed in
the Colorado
Springs Fine
Arts Center.
participant and is offering active-duty
military identification card holders and
up to five of their Family members the
Colorado Springs has a world class art
membership admission price of $15 to
facility — the Colorado Springs Fine Arts
the special traveling exhibit presently in
Center (FAC).
the center, “Eloquent Objects: Georgia
The FAC is a Blue Star Museum
O’Keeffe and Still-Life Art in New
Mexico.” Children under 12 are
admitted free to the special exhibit
with a paying adult. The traveling
exhibit is only at four venues in the
U.S. Many of the displayed pieces
of art are on loan from private
collectors and other museums.
The FAC has been serving this
community for 79 years and is on the
National Register of Historic Places.
It’s one of the world’s first facilities
to include performing arts, arts
education and visual arts in one
facility. It also offers concerts,
dance and comedy. Its goal is to
create extraordinary experiences.
The FAC had its beginnings
as the Broadmoor Art Academy,
started in 1919 by Julie Penrose,
wife of the Broadmoor Hotel’s
owner, Spencer Penrose. The
Penroses also donated their home to
house the academy. Talented artists
instructed students in the mansion,
the nearby Monument Valley Park
and the Garden of the Gods.
A few years later, it was decided
Photo by Nel Lampe
Visitors view
some of the art
in the Colorado
Springs Fine Arts
Center permanent
collection.
Photo by Nel Lampe
to expand the academy into an art
center. Julie Penrose collaborated with
her friends, Alice Bemis Taylor and
Elizabeth Sage Hare to build the FAC.
They engaged well-known Santa Fe
architect John Gaw Meem to design the
building. It was completed in 1936, with
elements of Pueblo architecture combined
with Art Deco styling that won accolades
and awards. The building included a
400-seat theater, music room, library,
galleries and a museum to house Taylor’s
extensive collection of Southwestern art.
It opened with great fanfare. Famous
dancer Martha Graham came from New
York City to perform and there was an
exhibit of works by artists Paul Cezanne,
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Henri Matisse,
Pablo Picasso and Vincent Van Gogh.
About 5,000 of the city’s 30,000 people
attended opening week.
A 2007 $30 million renovation
and expansion, called the glass corridor,
was designed by architect David Owen
Tryba, increasing the facility to 132,286
square feet.
The galleries provide space for
traveling exhibitions, works from its
permanent collection and art from area
artists. It’s a place for art to be appreciated
by all ages.
The Tactile Gallery on the first floor
is a space where visitors can enjoy the full
experience of art as they are invited to look
at the art and touch it. The Tactile Gallery
has almost 100 objects in its collection.
Some of the treasures in the permanent
collection currently on exhibit include John
Singer Sargent’s painting of Elsie Palmer,
drawings, paintings and sculptures by
Western artist Frederic Remington; blown
art glass and chandeliers by Dale Chihuly;
an Ansel Adams work, “Moonrise over
Hernandez, New Mexico;” and one of the
nation’s largest Southwest Art collections.
Exhibits presently in the museum
include “Contemporary Santos,” which
will be on display through Dec. 31 as
well as the Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit.
The FAC has a large courtyard with
murals and statues. Concerts are sometimes
staged in the courtyard. Several statues
are on the grounds of the facility.
Admission for nonmembers is $20-27
for the duration of the special Georgia
O’Keeffe exhibit.
The third Friday of each month is a
day guests may visit the first floor of the
FAC for free. Upcoming free days are
July 17 and Aug. 21. On Sept. 18, attendees
can tour the entire museum for free.
Visitors may eat at the FAC’s
restaurant, “Taste.” It’s open for lunch
daily except Wednesday. Seating is also
available on the terrace, with one of
the best views of Pikes Peak in town.
Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Reservations are suggested; call
634-5583. Brunch is served on Sunday.
Taste is also open for dinner before theater
performances. The Deco Lounge is open
during lunch and on theater nights.
Fine Arts Center Theatre Company
performs six dramas or musicals during its
theater season beginning in September in
the SaGaJi Theatre. Productions are also
scheduled on the Second Stage. Children’s
theater, music groups and comedians are
sometimes in the FAC.
Paula Poundstone will be making her
second appearance in the SaGaJi Theatre
Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 for
non-members and $36 for members.
“Urinetown,” a presentation by the
Youth Repertory Theatre — a training
program for student actors and
technicians, is July 23-26. Performances
are at 7 p.m. July 23-24 and at 3 p.m.
July 25-26. General admission with
open seating is $10.
Call the box office at 634-5581 for
tickets to either event.
The Museum Shop has postcards
and posters, as well as art and jewelry by
local and regional artists. The shop is open
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed Wednesdays.
The FAC’s Bemis School of Art is a
year-round facility offering classes for
children and adults. The school has large
studios, small classes and experienced
artists and art instructors. The school is
behind the arts center; call 475-2444 for
information or view the classes at http://
www.csfineartscenter.org/artschool.
Family Adventure Day at the Bemis
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Photo by Nel Lampe
Art School is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Families can be creative while exploring
art with artists. “Flower Power” is
Saturday’s theme. The art museum is at
818 Pelham Place, behind the FAC.
There’s an app for that — download
the free “Fine Arts Center” app from the
iTunes App Store mobile app available for
iPhone and iPad devices. Visitors to the
Fine Arts Center can turn on their phones
and turn Bluetooth on under settings.
Access the app when visiting. Some
works of art will ping when the phone
is nearby. Visitors are asked to wear ear
buds while viewing video content on
the app. Earbuds are at the front desk for
a suggested donation of $2.
The FAC is near Colorado College
at 30 W. Dale St. From Fort Carson
take Highway 115 north to Colorado
Springs, where it becomes Nevada Street.
Continue to Dale Street and turn west
to the FAC. There’s a free parking lot in
front of the entrance.
One of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts
Center’s Dale Chihuly chandeliers is in the
lobby of the building.
Just the Facts
• TRAVEL TIME – 15 minutes
• FOR AGES – anyone
• TYPE – fine arts center
• FUN FACTOR – Hundreds of members attended the Georgia O’Keeffe exhibit June 27 at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.
(OUT OF 5 STARS)
• WALLET DAMAGE – $$
$ = Less than $20
$$ = $21-$40
$$$ = $41-$60
$$$$ = $61-$80
(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)
Courtesy photo by Jeff Kearney/TDC Photography
Places to see in the
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