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March 30, 2018Vol. 76, No. 13

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Capt. Ashley Sorensen, an adjutant for the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), weighs in while wearing a 75-pound, fully functional bomb disposal suit, moments before her attempt at a new world record for a 1-mile run in the suit, at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 23, 2013, while serving with the 303rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion. Sorensen completed the mile in 11 minutes, 6 seconds, besting the existing record by more than two minutes and setting the Guinness World Record for the fastest mile in a bomb disposal suit (female) at the athletic track. “With a ton of support and help from my unit; I did it!” said Sorensen. “I have a world record.” See story on pages 16-17.

Heritage ceremony salutes Vietnam veterans By Scott PraterMountaineer staff

As 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment Soldiers recognized the 51st anniversary of the Vietnam War era battle of Soui Tre March 21, their fellow 4th Infantry Division units trained nearby for upcoming combat deployments.

Speeches by veterans who fought in the battle were nearly drowned out by small-arms fi re, artillery explosions and the rumble of convoying armored vehicles near the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters building.

The sights and sounds of nearby training activities presented a near perfect backdrop for the heritage ceremony, which memorialized the epic battle of Soui Tre, its participants and the 51 U.S. Soldiers who made

the ultimate sacrifi ce during the battle that took place March 21, 1967, in Tay Ninh Province, South Vietnam.

Lt. Col. Donald L. Cherry Jr., commander, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div., said the battle was not only an important moment for the veterans who experienced the desperate and extreme circumstances that day, but also for the Soldiers who now serve in the same unit 51 years later.

“This is a unique opportunity for our Soldiers to connect with a piece of history,” Cherry said. “These veterans served in this same battalion. We still have the same Howitzers in the 277th, we train to conduct direct fi re, we train as a combined arms team and we understand the importance of being ready at all times to support our fellow infantry fi ghters.”

At Soui Tre, artillery Soldiers fought side by side

with infantry Soldiers during a desperate battle, which included hand-to-hand combat skirmishes. In just over fi ve hours of intense fi ghting, 4th Inf. Div. units used more than 3,000 rounds of ordnance and killed nearly 650 enemy Soldiers.

“This brigade has two of the three battalions that were involved in that fi re fi ght, our unit and the 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.,” Cherry said. “When you hear about the details from the Soldiers who experienced it, it drives lessons home. And, when our Soldiers see these veterans, it makes the story of the events real to them. It shows them that they are a part of something bigger as opposed to just coming to work every day and putting on the uniform.”

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At a glanceMilitary Cannon crewmember: 1st female Soldier graduates Carson BLC Third in the Army to graduate leadership course — Page 5 Honoring women in the Army 1SBCT hosts guest speaker for observance — Page 6 Soldiers earn coveted 4ID combat patch Troops attend ceremony to wear SSI-FWTS — Page 6 EACH hosts regional Best Warrior event Soldiers endure extreme weather in Utah during competition— Page 8 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 AER: ‘There for Those Who Serve’ Commanding general speaks at campaign — Page 11 NCO follows father’s military legacy Soldier re-enlists for the last time — Page 11 Soldier of the Week Pvt. Gretter Santos — Page 12 Ambitious offi cer breaks barriers Female EOD’s determination creates best version

of herself — Page 16

Community Pence family visits troops Wife, daughter attend book signing — Page 13 Sexual assault impacts readiness April is SAAPM month — Page 13

Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 14 The Journey (Chapel series) They called her ‘Moses’ — Page 15 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15

At Ease Event Fossils galore at Florissant — Page 19 Attraction Denver Art Museum one of nation’s best — Page 19 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — 0 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 22

Sports Athlete beats odds, holds own in fi tness event Participants strive for excellence in Hambone CrossFit competition — Page 23 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 24

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Are you READY?By Maj. Gen. Randy A. GeorgeCommanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson

WE NEED TO BE WARRIOR ATHLETES! Since 1917 Ivy Soldiers have been placed in the most demanding physical situations from the beaches of Normandy, to the sweltering jungles of Vietnam, to the mountainous terrain of the Hindu Kush, and every time they accomplished their mission. Today we are expected to move just as far and just as fast under even heavier loads to close with and destroy the enemies of our country. There’s no doubt that being a Soldier is among the most physically demanding professions and we must be READY to execute.

Becoming a Warrior ATHLETE can’t be done overnight, and we must use every day to improve ourselves. We have to train hard, but we must also train smart and take advantage of all of the advances in fi tness and nutrition

we have available on Fort Carson. We are blessed to train “at altitude” — athletes from around the world pay to train here in Colorado and we get this awesome environment for free! To perform at our peak we also have to fuel our fi tness with proper nutrition. Hot dogs and energy drinks are not served at the Olympic Training Center and the consequences of losing in our profession are signifi cantly higher. The division is working to turn our dining facilities (DFACs) into Warrior Restaurants, where you can get the balanced nutrients needed to fuel peak performance. But in the end, it’s up to YOU! Strive every day to make yourself physically better with rigorous exercise and smart nutritional choices.

Hold your teammates accountable because ultimately your life may depend on their fi tness. You have a choice every day. Will you be better today than you were yesterday? Are you an ATHLETE? Are you READY?

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Join us on a wellness journey By 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson leadership

April 3. It’s a date worth marking on your calendar. In fact, it could be the most inspiring and life-changing date to begin one of the most important journeys you’ll ever take! That’s the day the Fort Carson Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will unveil a comprehensive wellness initiative called #MountainPostLiving, with all the associated details provided at https://www.mountainpostliving.com.

What is a wellness journey?It’s a journey for greater health in mind, body and spirit

that everyone, no matter their starting point or where they live, can participate in. There are so many great resources at Fort Carson and in the greater Colorado Springs community, and this wellness journey connects us to them. Whatever your preference, individual, couples, families, groups or teams — you can take advantage along this journey and grow healthier and more resilient every day. The end result: every Soldier and Family assigned to the Mountain Post will be encouraged, educated and inspired to live a balanced life of all-around wellness. Big goals we know, but don’t miss out, what have you got to lose?

The details … • 24/7, year-round wellness journey with dedicated website, https://www.mountainpostliving.com

• Four quarterly focus areas: Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Resiliency and Change.

• Online and face-to-face opportunities including seminars, challenges, prizes, book clubs, guest speakers and events.

• On- and off-post resources partnering with DFMWR. 75 percent of us live off-post and this wellness journey will be accessible and convenient to all.

Sneak peek … The fi rst quarter (April-June) focuses on Nutrition.

April will focus on grocery shopping and how to organize your pantry into a delicious, healthy and affordable space (each month will have a different theme). We are planning a face-to-face seminar with the Defense Commissary Agency dietitian to share shopping tips and ideas, and if you can’t be there in person, no problem, this will also be available online. Look for weekly recipes on the website, https:www.mountainpostliving.com highlighting a vegetable and fruit

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Carson inducts Good NeighborBy Billie GarnerGarrison Public Affairs Offi ce

Fort Carson leaders and distinguished com-munity and business guests gathered at the Elkhorn Conference Center March 21, for the 40th Annual Good Neighbor Induction Luncheon to recognize an extraordinary civilian’s contributions to Soldiers and Families.

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, hosted a luncheon award ceremony inducting Michael Jorgensen, president and co-owner of the Red Noland Auto Group in Colorado Springs, as the newest member of the Fort Carson Good Neighbor program. Jorgensen received the award in front of friends, family and colleagues.

Jorgensen, a long-time resident of the Pikes Peak region, serves on the Military Affairs Council of the Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation (EDC), as a member and past chair; Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Foundation, as president; Colorado Springs Conservatory, as chairman; Pikes Peak United Way, as treasurer; Colorado State Motor Vehicle Dealer Board, Governor-appointed; and Discover Goodwill Foundation.

“Mike, you have done so much for our Soldiers, Families and even beyond that, you’ve demonstrated an astounding talent for sharing our Army story in such a way to infl uence changes that have made us stronger as a unit,” said George. “In the Army, we call that being a combat multiplier and Mike, you are one heck of a multiplier. We want you to know that we see your efforts as they ripple through our formation making every day better for our military Families, so thank you.”

The annual event also recognizes all Good Neighbors

who continue to make a difference and support Fort Carson as advocates within the surrounding communities.

“It is humbling and an honor to receive this award,” said Jorgensen. “Working with other Good Neighbors ensures Soldiers have what they need. I’ve been part of winning teams, and I am fortunate to have this opportunity to be part of the Good Neighbor, green-jacket team.”

Jorgensen received a glass-etched plaque recognizing his selection, a sport coat embroidered with his name and induction year, a Good Neighbor emblem lapel pin and his photo will now be on permanent display in the foyer of the 4th Inf. Div. Headquarters building. Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny, command sergeant major, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, assisted with the award presentation.

“Military men and women do so much so we can continue to do what we do,” Jorgensen said. “As a community, we continue to care for our good neighbors at Fort Carson.”

“The (Good Neighbor) program is great to honor those who give so much time, effort and passion to Soldiers and military Families,” said Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Keith Klaehn, Association of Defense Communities leader, 2016 Military Affairs Council Chairman and local business owner.

“I have been aware of the Good Neighbor program since 2003 and every year, those who are awarded and what they do for the military community get better and better,” said Robin Wininger, Fort Carson

Defense and Veteran Brain Injury Center. “It’s an amazing program.”

From its inception in 1978, the Fort Carson Good Neighbor program continues to foster strong relation-ships and partners military leaders with the community. The program is designed to recognize one civilian each year from neighboring communities who, through his or her efforts continues to enhance the quality of life for Soldiers and their Families. Good Neighbors are invited to events and ceremonies held on Fort Carson.

Photo by Master Sgt. Casey Nelsen

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, helps Mike Jorgensen don his jacket at the 40th Annual Good Neighbor induction ceremony at the Elkhorn Conference Center March 21.


While Paige Lanier, a former 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. lieutenant and munitions officer, provided details of the battle, a formation with current 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., stood at attention near a Vietnam War era M101 howitzer that is to be dedicated to the unit’s historical lineage and placed near the 2nd IBCT headquarters building.

“This gun is the same type we used at Soui Tre,” Lanier said. “There is just one difference, though. We had to remove all of the armor from ours because the armor made them too heavy to airlift to the battlefield.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Anara Fofana joined Cherry and Lanier to lay a wreath near the howitzer, which represents the commitment of current service members to preserving the fallen and their gratitude for the service of those who came before them. Current 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., Soldiers and veterans read the names of the 51 fallen U.S. Soldiers of the Battle of Soui Tre.

“The only difference (between us

and current Soldiers) is time,” Lanier said. “We had a job to do, and we did it to the best of our ability. Today’s Soldiers are doing the same thing – and, they’re doing it well.”

While the ceremony officially honored those who served at Soui Tre, Cherry hopes that more people will come to appreciate the battle.

“It was only one day, but it was a brutal and intense one day of combat,” he said. “It was a critical moment in American history and a key moment for the Soldiers in this battalion, brigade and division. It’s something to be proud of, and we’re glad to recognize and remember those who were lost.”

The ceremony also provided a chance for today’s battalion Soldiers to thank and appreciate Vietnam veterans.

“Those of us who redeployed from Iraq and Afghanistan know what it’s like to be greeted by Vietnam veterans who welcomed us home and shook our hands,” Cherry said. “These Vietnam veterans have done an outstanding job making sure we received the home-coming they never received. I’m glad we can do a little something to show our appreciation for them.”

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of the week, and a challenge to try them. Our commissary will promote sales to help save some money for those who take advantage of these healthier options. During the Nutrition quarter, cooking classes, quick healthy meal workshops, meal preparation for success, how to make healthy choices while traveling, and some kid-friendly and focused information will be available as part of this journey. We’ll also have a place for “Nutrition Q&A” with the 4th Infantry Division dietitian team through the website.

A “picture is worth a thousand words”…

We will use social media to share our triumphs and struggles along this journey to help each other stay motivated. Check out Instagram and Facebook to see what’s already being posted, there are some amazing photos sure to inspire you to start, and keep going, no matter where you are on your own wellness journey. Post your recipes, share your own healthy cooking videos featuring the fruit or veggie of the week, snap a photo of a healthy lunch or your reorganized pantry/fridge. If you don’t already have one, create an Instagram account at http://www.instagram.com and search for #MountainPostLiving. Make sure to mark your photo posts with #MountainPostLiving because …

What’s the incentive?Besides feeling amazing, meeting

new people, learning something new and

rediscovering the things you used to do but stopped for some reason, yes, there will be prizes — free groceries, cool swag, gift certificates to some of your favorite area stores, and more. Join us, it’s easy to participate. The commanding general wants to meet

you, shake your hand and hear about your wellness

journey. At the last Thursday of each month, three #MountainPost Living photo

winners will be recognized by the 4th

Inf. Div. and Fort Carson leadership at the Community Informa-tion Exchange and receive some cool “way to go and keep it up” rewards.

I want to know more …On Tuesday, click on the

#MountainPostLiving button on the main Fort Carson webpage (http://www.carson.army.mil) or visit https://www.mountainpostliving.com. This is the first step on your wellness journey and it’s where you’ll find everything you need to know to participate with us. It won’t be the same without you.

I want to help …We’d love that. Email your brigade

Family readiness leader (FRL), Family readiness group leader/adviser or the division FRL, Capt. Alex Chung ([email protected]), if you would like to serve on a Family focus committee to make recommendations about activities you think would be helpful, the best communication avenues and, of course, to lead by example as you participate in #MountainPostLiving with us.

What are you waiting for … Join us on the #MountainPost

Living wellness journey.

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Photo by Scott Prater

Veterans of the Battle of Soui Tre, a Vietnam War battle, salute during the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Heritage Ceremony at the unit’s headquarters building March 21. The 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div. ceremony honored the 51st anniversary of the battle, its veterans and fallen Soldiers.

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Photo by Lt. Col. Christina Kretchman

Staff. Sgt. Timothy Meahl, armor crewman, Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, explains the M1A2 Abrams tank capabilities during an APEX Senior Executive Orientation visit to Fort Carson, March 20. The orientation program is designed to give newly appointed senior executives Department of Defensewide perspective and includes visits to combatant commands and military installations. The APEX group observed 3rd ABCT gunnery training, viewed static displays of the M1A2 and the M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and took an aerial tour of the Fort Carson training areas.


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1st female Soldier graduates Carson BLCStory and photos by Sgt. Anthony Bryant

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The first female cannon crewmember graduated the Fort Carson Basic Leader Course (BLC) at McMahon Auditorium March 23.

BLC is the first step in the NCO education system, which provides Soldiers with the basic tools to accomplish their duties as NCOs.

Spc. Yudith Ledesma Macias with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is the third female cannon crewmember to graduate BLC from across the Army, according to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command.

A native of the municipality of Yahualica, Jalisco, Mexico, Ledesma moved to the U.S. when she was 15 years old, eventually obtaining a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice before enlisting in 2016 as a specialist in the Army.

“My family is my inspiration,” said Ledesma. “Fight for what you believe in; fight for your dreams. Even though it’s not going to be easy, it takes dedication and sacrifice. Everything is possible, so don’t let other people’s perceptions define you.”

Ledesma applies these words to everything she does, which led her to choose a career in combat arms.

“There still (exists) the stigma among the males that (females) don’t belong (in combat arms),” said Ledesma. “For example, one of my peers said that all females don’t work. I corrected him. Everything I have earned is because of my hard work.”

Since arriving at Fort Carson in 2016, Ledesma has had to prove herself in a field dominated by men. She credits her leadership for providing her equal opportunities in regard to training and advancement, irrespective of gender.

“I prove it with my (physical fitness),” said Ledesma. “I try to meet the same standard as the males to show them I’m not here to do the minimum.”

With more female cannon crewmembers arriving at her unit, Ledesma can provide the guidance and mentorship required of an NCO as she expects to be promoted to sergeant May 1.

“I’m in the business of growing leaders,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Lowell D. Churchman, BLC commandant, 168th Regiment Regional Training Institute. “I hope (Ledesma) walks away as a young leader of character … knowing that it’s her burden to take care of Soldiers.”

Churchman, a career infantryman, served in several leadership positions within combat arms formations without female subordinates.

“I felt like (today) was an important occasion,” said Churchman. “Auspicious, because of what (Ledesma) has accomplished.”

According to Churchman, females joining combat arms was long overdue and he can see them proving themselves in their respective military occupational specialties, especially now as they begin to cycle through BLC.

“You’ll see more and more young women succeeding in combat arms,” he said. “They’ll become leaders knowing that Soldiers, their lives, Families and livelihoods all rest on their shoulders.”

Ledesma is expected to deploy as a leader with her battery in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel this spring.

Spc. Yudith Ledesma Macias, cannon crewmember with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stands at attention as her name is called to receive her Basic Leader Course diploma at McMahon Auditorium March 23.

Spc. Yudith Ledesma Macias, right, cannon crewmember, Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, receives her Basic Leader Course diploma from Command Sgt. Maj. Lowell D. Churchman, commandant, 168th Regiment Regional Training Institute, at McMahon Auditorium March 23. According to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command,

edesma is the first female cannon crewmember to graduate BLC from Fort Carson and the third graduate across the Army at large.


Women’s History Month observance

Honoring women in the ArmyStory and photo by 1st Lt. Javier Alcaraz

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Soldiers of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, hosted a Women’s History Month observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center Monday to highlight the contributions of women to our nation and the Army.

Women’s History Month is celebrated March 1-31 and this year’s theme, which was highlighted in a presidential proclamation, is “Nevertheless she persisted: Honoring women who fi ght all forms of discrimination.” The ceremony opened with the posting of colors and an invocation from Capt. Kimberly Hall, chaplain, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st SBCT.

The 4th Inf. Div. Equal Opportunity Offi ce coordinated the event, which included a musical ensemble from the 4th Inf. Div. band, and remarks from the guest speaker, Retired Air Force Col. Linda S. Aldrich.

Since the Revolutionary War, women have played vital roles in the Army. Today more than 174,000 women serve in the regular Army, National Guard and Army Reserve. Since the secretary of Defense opened all combat jobs to women in 2016, the Army has more than 600 female Soldiers serving in infantry, armor and fi eld artillery occupations as of December.

“It is important for our new Soldiers to understand change is done by them,” said Aldrich, who entered the Air Force in 1982 through Offi cer Training School. “Don’t let the naysayers put you down.”

Women have more opportunities than ever before in the Armed Forces. About 17 percent of the Army is female and all positions in the Army are open to women.

“I really connected to what Col. Aldrich (said) about how open doors and opportunities doesn’t mean it will be easy,” said Pvt. George Ortiz, 4th BSB, 1st SBCT. “(More can still be) done for equal rights and we need to make it happen.”

2IBCT deployment

Soldiers earn coveted 4ID combat patch

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Infantry Division

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The U.S. Army patching ceremony is a tradition, which began in 1918 with the 81st Infantry Division and continues to be conducted by units throughout the Army to recognize Soldiers who served in a hostile environment or area of operations as declared by the secretary of the Army.

During the ceremony, senior leaders within the unit place the shoulder sleeve insignia for former wartime service, most commonly known as the combat patch, on the right shoulders of their Soldiers.

According to the Army’s Wear and Appearance of the Army Uniforms and Insignia regulation, Soldiers wear the shoulder sleeve insignia on the left shoulder

for the organization they are currently assigned to and wear the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS) on their right shoulder for the orga-nization they served during combat operations.

“(The combat patch) is a demonstration that a Soldier has performed their wartime duties in harm’s way,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig, senior enlisted adviser, Train, Advise and Assist Command-South (TAAC-South) and 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It means a lot, specifi cally, to our younger Soldiers, it’s like a badge of honor for them.”

The 2nd IBCT held patching ceremonies throughout the month of March for Soldiers who recently deployed to Afghanistan.

Hillig earned his fi rst combat patch in 2005 in Baghdad, Iraq, with the 3rd Infantry Division.

“It was a special moment for me then, and it’s a special moment for me now, seeing my Soldiers earn their patch,” he said.

It is important, especially as senior leaders, to continue the tradition of the patching ceremony for the younger generation of Soldiers, said Hillig.

“It’s an honor to serve in the same unit that has been around since World War I and II,” said Spc. James Buckingham, a Soldier with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd IBCT. “I am proud to wear the 4th Inf. Div. patch on my left and right shoulder.”

While most leaders focus on younger Soldiers, senior leaders take pride in being part of the ceremony as well.

“I am extremely honored to command these (Soldiers) and to be part of a unit with such a storied history,” said Lt. Col. Mike Wroblewski, battalion commander, 704th BSB, 2nd IBCT.

As Hillig visits Soldiers in Kandahar, what stands out the most to him was seeing how proudly the Soldiers of the “War Horse” brigade wear their patches on both shoulders.

“It was a very humbling experience for me to watch entire battalions don their 4th Inf. Div. patch,” said Hillig. “But to see all the Soldiers, even those who have deployed previously, wear the division’s patch is truly amazing and a testament of how much we love this division and what it stands for.”

The 2nd IBCT will be working alongside Soldiers with the 40th Infantry Division, California National Guard, as the TAAC-South during the nine-month deployment.

The command’s mission is to train and assist Afghan security forces and support counterterrorism operations.

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Command Sgt. Maj. Kerstin Montoya, senior enlisted adviser, 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, holds a 4th Inf. Div. patch during a patching ceremony in Kandahar, Afghanistan, March 11.

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As the candidates fi nished the ruck march, they were treated to a hot breakfast with the Regional Health Command-Central Commander Maj. Gen. Thomas R. Temple and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha A. Gavia. Afterward, the candidates and their sponsors were transported to the award ceremony where the winners were announced.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce the 2018 Regional Health Command-Central Best Warrior Competition NCO and Soldier of the year,” said Gavia, as she introduced the winners and fi rst runners-up.

The 2018 RHC-C Best Warrior NCO of the Year is Sgt. Kaleb Richardson, a radiology specialist representing Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and the Soldier of the Year is Spc. Beatrice Clark, a medical laboratory specialist representing Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, Texas. Both earned the coveted title, bronze Soldier statues, Army Achievement Medals and an RHC-C challenge coin.

The 2018 RHC-C Best Warrior NCO fi rst runner-up is Sgt. Cedrick

Gonzalez, a combat medic specialist repre senting Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Clinic, Fort Huachuca, Arizona; and the Soldier of the Year fi rst runner-up is Spc. Anthony Cruz, a combat medic specialist representing EACH.

“What really inspires me today, is what you guys showed me,” said Temple. “You showed me your heart. I’m proud to know that our Soldiers, the future of our Army, is you, and the future of our Army is very bright.”

Below: Staff Sgt. Nate Carpenter, an orthopedic technician representing William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Te as, is the fi rst oldier to cross the fi nish line of the 1 -mile ruc march during the 018 egional ealth Command-Central est Warrior Competition at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, March 1 . The ruc march as the fi nal e ent of the competition and Carpenter as a arded fastest ruc during the a ard ceremony.

A oldier carries a ounded battle buddy as part of the Army arrior Tas A T lanes during the 018 egional ealth Command-Central est arrior Competition arch 14 at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah. The AWT lanes were designed to place the candidates in a stressful en ironment. The oldiers completed a eapons function test, radio assembly and fi ll, reacting to direct fi re, treating a ounded oldier, and carrying the ounded to safety.

Right: The 018 egional ealth Command-Central Best Warrior Competition is held at Dugway Proving

Grounds, Utah, where weather conditions are constantly changing arch 1 . oldiers o e up early to perform land

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DUGWAY PROV I NG GROUNDS, Utah — Soldiers from across the nation endured extreme wind and cold to compete for the title of 2018 Regional Health Command-Central (RHC-C) Best Warrior Soldier and NCO of the Year at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah.

Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) hosted the fi ve-day competition, which began March 12 and concluded March 16 after a 12-mile ruck march.

While Utah is only a state away, the environment at Dugway is similar to Carson’s training grounds, including the ever-changing weather conditions. Soldiers woke up early to conduct land navigation in snow and whiteout conditions and later the same day, conducted Army Warrior Task (AWT) lanes in full sun and high winds.

Before the regional competition, Soldiers from across RHC-C held competitions local to their areas to ensure their best medical personnel would be representing them for the top title.

“It’s just me against me out there,” said Staff Sgt. Nate Carpenter, an orthopedic technician repre-senting William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. “It’s important to have these com-petitions so we can come back home and teach Soldiers how to take our place in the future. They’re going to be the next backbone of the Army.”

The 25 Soldier and NCO candi-dates used the training they learned from their respective medical occupational specialties, along with additional combat lifesaver and basic Soldier skills. These skills helped the Soldiers compete in a series of events designed to place them in a stressful environment to assess their ability to complete various missions.

A written essay and exam, quali-fi cation range, AWT lanes, day and night land navigation, an oral board, and a 12-mile ruck march were just a few of the events the Soldiers completed.

“There defi nitely was some tough competition here,” said Spc. Anthony Cruz, a combat medic specialist representing EACH. “I’ve made some friends out here too, and I think every-one gave their all. I’m proud of them.”

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Hours of operationJoint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO)

— Personnel creating their own shipments in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) must submit required documentation (two copies of DD1299, orders and amendments, if applicable), to the JPPSO in building 1525, inside the Mountain Post Soldier Center, and receive mandatory face-to-face counseling. Hours are: front desk, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; DPS self-counseling face-to-face, Tuesday and Friday at 9, 9:30, 10 and 10:30 a.m.; and DPS self-counseling lab, Tuesday and Friday, 1-3:30 p.m. Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment.

Fort Carson Retirement Services — operates Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to noon and 1-3:30 p.m. in building 1525 room 308. The phone number is 526-2840.

Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong Street, building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transportation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be sub mitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center for Per sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355.

Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a predeployment brief or a professional development brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings.

• SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to complete the preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Transition services in building 6237 — include mandatory weekly

five-day program that covers transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days.

• Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — Biweekly elective classes available following the five-day TAP program include social networking, Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and dress for success. Two-day tracks consist of entrepreneurship and technical.

• 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 — Monday-

Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer is 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 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804.

• 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.

Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works Business Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch, located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283). The Work Management Branch is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 526-6112.

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 federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — 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 is 526-0051.

iefi s Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training

— The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com-manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first class through command sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The three-day training course is held monthly at Prussman Chapel. Soldiers must register through their school NCO. Call 526-5613/5614 for more information.

Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Services.html. Call 526-2840 for details.

ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for details.

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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — When Staff Sgt. Marcus P. Levering raised his right hand and repeated the oath of enlistment he wasn’t just making the Army his career, he was also continuing his father’s legacy.

Friends and leaders gathered March 17 to watch as Levering, religious

affairs NCO with Train, Advise and Assist Command-South (TAAC-South) and 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, re-enlisted for the last time.

The Army’s Noncommissioned Officer Career Status Program, formally known as the Indefinite Re-enlistment Program, allows eligible enlisted Soldiers with the rank of staff sergeant and 12 or more years of service, to sign for an indefinite period, according to the official Army Re-enlistment page.

Growing up, Marcus Levering was exposed to the military through his father, retired Sgt. 1st Class Mark Levering, who served in the Army for 22 years as a motor transport operator.

However, it wasn’t until the tragedies of 9/11 when Marcus Levering felt it was time to serve his country.

“My dad was stationed at Fort Stewart (Georgia) at the time, and I was a freshman in high school,” said Marcus Levering. “Hearing what happened really (made me angry) and after reading a book called ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ I thought, what better way to serve God and my country, than by becoming part of the (chaplain corps).”

After graduating from Ridge View High School in Columbia, South Carolina, he enlisted in the Army as a religious affairs specialist on July 7, 2005.

“It was kind of a surprise (when Marcus enlisted),” said Mark Levering. “I was never the type of father to push the military on my son but one day he came home and said ‘I joined the Army as a (religious affairs specialist), and I’m leaving for basic training.’”

Now, nearly 13 years later, Mark Levering is full of pride for the decisions his son made and for being able to witness his military career, as he once did.

“I was gone an awful lot during my career but I owe my wife the utmost gratitude because (the man) Marcus is today has a lot do with his mother,” said Mark Levering.

The ceremony was even more sig-nificant for Marcus Levering because he was able to conduct his last re-enlistment as a 4th Inf. Div. Soldier.

“A lot of Soldiers want to be in the

82nd (Airborne Division) or the 101st (Airborne Division), but not me,” said Marcus Levering. “I have always wanted to be a 4th Inf. Div. Soldier, just like my dad once was.”

Mark Levering’s first assignment in the Army was with the 4th Inf. Div. and he deployed with it nearly 30 years ago.

“It’s emotional to see that my son was able to take it back to where it all started for me,” he said.

With Marcus Levering having seven years to complete his 20 years of service in the Army and become retirement eligible, his father had some words of wisdom.

“I want him to stay true to who he is and never forget where he came from,” said Mark Levering. “As an NCO his job is to teach, coach and mentor and I want him to never forget those words from the NCO Creed.”

With his father’s advice, Marcus Levering said he wants to be that posi-tive mentor for the younger generation of religious affairs specialists.

“I had some good and some bad leadership,” said Levering. “I want to be that good leader for my Soldiers and pass on my experience so they don’t have to go through the rough times I went through.”

Mark Levering said he cannot wait to see his son’s accomplishments in the next chapter of his career.

“(Marcus) has come a long way in his career, but I know regardless of how hard it gets he won’t give up,” said Mark Levering. “It’s emotional seeing that my son is following in my footsteps, he is a great NCO, and I can’t wait to see him when he comes home from this deployment … I will always be here for him.”

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Maj. Patrick Devine, left, chaplain with Train, Advise, Assist Command-South (TAAC-outh and nd nfantry rigade Combat Team, 4th nfantry i ision, officiates the

re-enlistment ceremony for Staff Sgt. Marcus P. Levering, religious affairs NCO, TAAC-South and 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div., March 17 in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

AER: ‘There for Those Who Serve’

P o o b co Pra er

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, kicks off the 2018 Army Emergency Relief (AER) campaign with a keynote speech at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center March 22. AER leaders met ith brigade and battalion leaders during the first of si speciali ed training

sessions March 22-23. The training sessions are designed to help leaders inspire Soldiers to donate to the AER program. AER provides grants and no-interest loans to oldiers and their amilies ho face emergency financial situations. This year, the AER campaign theme is “There for Those Who Serve.”


Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html.

Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orientations by appointment. The orien tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, call 526-9689; for environ mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/ donation RTD, call 466-7002.

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.

Ongoing The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance

Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation main-tenance and supply posture by providing technically proficient personnel as trainers, mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also offers refresher training in areas such as Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of Command class; Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP, staff and unit level); Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Preparation; Supply

Support Activity (SSA) Operations; Chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear; arms room operations; maintenance operations, driver’s training program; Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) training; Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor pool shop operations; that can be scheduled for individual or group training. For more information or to schedule training, visit the COMET team in building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or [email protected].

Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to recycling support. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345.

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

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

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email [email protected].

• Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email [email protected].

• Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email jerald.d.just.

[email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Contact Amy Henry at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. 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 reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information.

Request Fort Carson pest control services — for military and civilian facilities by calling 526-5141. Leave a message that includes requestor’s name, building number, room number and phone number; a brief explanation of the problem; and where the pest problem is located (be specific). The pest management contractor, Mug-A-Bug Pest Control, will respond within five working days, Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The person who places the service call may or may not see the pest manage-ment contractor responding to the call. If, however, the worker cannot find the pest problem, he will attempt to make contact with the requestor. The pest manage ment office is not manned at all times as the contractors are responding to pest control calls, therefore requesters must leave a message. Voicemail messages are checked three times a day Monday through Friday. To report pest emergencies, Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control contracting officer represen tative at 719-491-8603.

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Meet Pvt. Gretter Santos, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Santos is a combat engineer with Company B, 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. She is the only Soldier in her squad to pass a written demolitions e am during the first iteration of testing. The Tampa, Florida, native outperformed many of her peers and demonstrated proficiency well beyond her skill level by calculating the proper amount of C4, an explosive, required to cut a steel I-beam. Santos used her training and superior knowledge to construct and emplace multiple explosive devices during training. She demonstrates unlimited potential and consistently performs on par with unior NCOs. Santos always places the mission first and sets the example for her peers on a daily basis. Steadfast and Loyal!


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Preventing sexual assault in the Army is a year-round effort, but in April, Fort Carson places a specific emphasis on the topic by recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).

Multiple on-post agencies will coordinate to host a variety of training and educational events throughout the month.

This year’s SAAPM theme is, “Protecting our People Protects our Mission,” according to a depart-ment of Defense 2018 SAAPM report, the military has experienced regular declines in the prevalence rates of sexual assault among its forces since 2012. The Armed Forces’ goal, however, remains to further reduce and eliminate sexual assault among its ranks.

“This issue has a tremendous impact on the Army,” said Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Coffee, 4th Infantry Division Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and SHARP NCO in charge. “It affects the division’s readiness and our commanding general considers every instance of sexual harassment and assault to be tantamount to fratricide.”

Fort Carson will kick off its SAAPM recognition April 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a presentation

from Anne Munch at McMahon Auditorium. Munch is a former prosecutor and the former director of the San Miguel Resource Center. Her lecture will focus on victims who are routinely blamed and retaliated against after they report assaults.

Compared to past years, however, Fort Carson is hosting fewer events during SAAPM — and that’s by design.

“We want to project (our influence) over the course of the year,” said Mark Ashby, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson SHARP manager. “Instead of hosting a whole bunch of events during this one month, we want to keep momentum going throughout the year. Now, we’ll host several events in April, but we want to continue to have a presence in the community as the division gears up for training and deployments.”

One primary event of the month includes a two-part presentation, called “1in6,” which focuses on male victims of sexual assault. The first session is from 9:30-11 a.m. at McMahon Auditorium. Presenters will show a 30-minute documentary film

that expounds on research which determined that one in six men have experienced some sort of sexual abuse before age 18. The second “1in6” session takes place from 2-3:30 p.m., also at McMahon Auditorium, when the program trainers will conduct a presentation for commanders and service providers on how to open a dialogue about male victimization.

Coffee explained that Fort Carson’s SAAPM recognition will begin April 2 with a Paint the Post Teal effort. Crews will place teal colored light bulbs in place of regular lighting at a variety of locations on post. Teal is the SAAPM official color; these flags will promote sexual assault and harassment awareness

near Gate 1 beginning April 3. Fort Carson SHARP team members will staff

awareness booths at the commissary April 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and host a SHARP Run/Walk at Iron Horse Park April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Fort Carson will also observe Denim Day on April 25, an all-day event. Denim Day is a national observance to show support for

sexual assault survivors while promoting awareness of consent.

The Army’s 12th annual SAAPM ends April 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a DIVARTY SAAPM awareness and information booth at the Exchange.

Members of the Fort Carson team will speak to community members and

provide awareness and promotional items.Soldier and Families who want

more information about SAAPM events can contact their brigade SHARP staff. All events, dates and times are subject to change.

Book signing

Pence family visits troopsStory and photo by Aleah M. CastrejonMountaineer editor

While “Marlon Bundo’s A Day in the Life of the Vice President” was Charlotte Pence’s first published book, the daughter of Vice President Mike Pence grew up with quite the imagination for writing and creating characters for books and movies.

Charlotte Pence said she frequently came up with fantasy and adventure plots to tell her siblings as a child.

The recently released book prompted a book-signing tour, which included various military installations. Sunday, Charlotte Pence and her mother, Karen Pence, made their way to Fort Carson to visit the Soldiers and their Families.

“It’s really fun for us to come out and meet people who bought the book … we love to support military families whenever we can,” Charlotte said.

The book about the family pet bunny’s adventures brought more than 220 people through the Fort Carson Exchange to purchase a signed copy of Marlon’s adventures. The mother-daughter duo saw many Families of all ages attend the event.

Karen Pence said the interaction with the children was amusing because they were the most excited.

While the idea for the book did not evolve overnight, Charlotte Pence said Marlon’s Instagram account was the

inspiration behind the idea. Her main focus was on the duties of the vice presidency but through the beloved family pet’s eyes she was able to keep it fun and lighthearted.

Charlotte first brought the idea to her mother and asked her to illustrate the book. This was outside of the homes and buildings Karen Pence was used to drawing.

“I had to practice a little bit on bunnies before I felt like I was good enough to illustrate the book, but it really was a collaboration,” Karen Pence said.

In order to create the popular illustrations of the family pet, the duo said photographing Marlon, who seemed to love the camera, was the easiest way to create the illustrations, said Karen Pence.

Through the book, Charlotte Pence hoped readers would understand a little more about the Pence family, but mostly what the job entails and the importance of what it means to be a vice president.

“I would hope that people have a better understanding of the vice presidency and the roles of the vice president,” Charlotte Pence said. “You get to see a little bit of a personal side of my dad, but you also get to see what every vice

president does on a day-to-day basis.”After coming up with the idea,

the draft of the book only took a few months. The Pences said they were able to officially tie the book together in about six months.

Having just moved away, Charlotte Pence said she and her mother had the chance to bounce ideas off each other and learned they work well together.

“I always knew my mom was a great illustrator, but I think working together, it kind of took me back to when she was my art teacher.”

Karen Pence said she learned a little bit more about her daughter throughout the process of creating the book together.

“Charlotte is a really great writer and all of her college tuition was worth every penny,” Karen Pence said.

When asked about Marlon’s next adventures in a possible sequel, the duo seemed hopeful they would continue.

“We hope so, we have some ideas,” said Charlotte Pence. “We hope that Marlon will go on lots more adventures.”

Charlotte and Karen Pence, daughter and wife of Vice President Mike Pence, discuss their first boo during a book signing of “Marlon Bundo’s A Day in the Life of the Vice President” at the Fort Carson Exchange Sunday.

SAAPM

Sexual assault impacts readiness

“ Our commanding general considers every instance of sexual harassment and assault to be tantamount to fratricide.”

— Sgt. 1st Class Kenneth Coffee


Claims to the estateSpc. Taylor Wade Grimmett — With deepest regret

to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Christopher J. Stewart at 524-4567.

General announcementsThe Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers a

two-day Facility Management Class — training is for military and civilian facility managers on the installation to help them understand their roles in maintaining buildings. The class instruction includes all aspects of facility management and is offered once a month, Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information about DPW Facility Management Program, email [email protected] or call 526-4320.

Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy services. All TRICARE beneficiaries can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at this location. The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group — Evans Army Community Hospital has begun a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group for Families experiencing grief from miscarriage, stillborn or infant loss. The group meets the third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. at Mulligan’s Grill inside the Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems,

substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are offered and consul tation 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.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding

federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.

Missed hospital appointments — When someone is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone when the automated AudioCARE calls a few days before the appointment.

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Of noteApril is Sexual Assault Awareness and

Prevention Month and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention training will take place April 4 from 9:30-11 a.m. at McMahon Auditorium — The training includes a presentation by Anne Munch called “Victim Blaming & Retaliation: The Second Rape.” Munch has been training law enforcement officers, prosecutors and victim advocates extensively for 20 years. She has developed and delivered training on crimes of violence against women in the majority of the U.S., Europe and Asia for both civilian and military audiences.

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW)-sponsored Net Zero Unit contest runs Sunday until Oct. 1 — Units that excel at incorporating Net Zero energy, water and waste practices in their daily operations can win up to $8,000 in the large unit category. The competition is open to military elements battalion-size or larger (large unit category) and company-size or equiv-alent (small unit category). Units must register

with DPW by emailing [email protected] no later than April 30. The contest documents are posted to the DPW SharePoint site at http://dpwportal.carson.army.mil/ welcome/NetZeroFC/SitePages/Home.aspx. For more information call 526-4320.

Evans Army Community Hospital Summer Youth Program — applications will be available through Friday. The program is for military Family members between ages 14-17 and interested in a career in health care. Applicants must have a DOD identification card and be current with immunizations. Tentative interview date is April 14 and participants will be selected and notified by April 24. Mandatory orientation dates are May 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the American Red Cross at 526-7144 for more information.

The Fort Carson Tax Center — offers free income tax preparation services as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Taxpayers can call 524-1013/1012 to schedule an appointment. The tax center is located in building 1358.

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Military FaMily CaMpMay 27-June 2, 2018or June 3-9, 2018

Does your Family crave adventure, excitement, laughter and fun or a break from the daily stresses of life? Be part of Military Family

Camp at Young Life’s Trail West! Active duty Soldiers and their Families will enjoy one week of activities and relaxation in the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Families with a deployed spouse and single parent Families are encouraged to attend as well.

Space is limited, so apply now!For more information about Club Beyond and Military Family Camp:Debi Nancarrow | (719) 381-1865 | [email protected]

www.mcym.org| CFC# 10536


Lt. Col Tim MeadorDeputy garrison chaplain

She was born into slavery in 1822. As a child she was beaten and whipped by various masters. At one point she suffered a traumatic head wound when an enraged slave owner threw a heavy metal weight intending to hit another slave and hit her instead. The blow caused dizziness, pain and spells of hypersomnia — excessive long sleep periods, which ensued throughout her life. In 1849 she escaped to Philadelphia to obtain her freedom. Over the next 10

years she made 19 trips to slave-holding states rescuing 300 enslaved people, family and friends. Later she helped

abolitionist John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers

Ferry. She also served during the Civil War as an armed scout and spy for the U.S. Army. In

her later years, she was an activist in the struggle for women’s suffrage; those

Harriet Tubman led to freedom called her “Moses.”

She was also a woman of faith. She spent much time learning, memorizing and meditating on various verses in the Bible, especially Isaiah 16:3: “Hide the fugitives, do not betray the refugees.” As she considered the passages she read, she turned them into prayers, and in prayer she learned to practice God’s presence. She told her biographer, “(It) appears I prayed all the time, I prayed an’ groaned to the Lord,” said Tubman. “About my work, everywhere; I was always talking to the Lord. When I went to the horse trough to wash my face and took up the water in my hands, I said, ‘Oh, Lord, wash me, make me clean.’ When I took up the towel to wipe my face and hands, I cried, ‘Oh, Lord, for Jesus’ sake, wipe away all my sins!’ When I took up the broom and began to sweep, I groaned, ‘Oh, Lord, whatsoever sin there be in my heart, sweep it out, Lord, clear and clean.’”

When Joshua took over for Moses as the leader of the people of Israel, he was given this command, “Keep this book of the law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.” (Joshua 1:8).

The writer of Proverbs says, “Turn your ear to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them.” (Proverbs 4:20-22)

They called her ‘Moses’

Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules.

Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. 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 details.

Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. 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 are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected].

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Chaplain sponsor is Maj. Jesse King, Fort Carson Family Life chaplain, who can be reached at [email protected].

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch 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. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or

[email protected] for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Ted Randall, 10th Security Forces Group (Airborne) Group Support Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.

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Buddhist New YearFort Carson Religious Support

Office is sponsoring the Theravada Buddhist New Year Celebration, April 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Veteran’s Chapel, building 2359. Everyone is welcome. Join us for Sutra chanting, meditation, blessings, traditional performances and Thai and Southeast Asian foods. For more information call Capt. Somya Malasri, chaplain, at 710-562-2688 or email [email protected].

Vacation Bible SchoolThe Religious Support Office is

looking for volunteers for this summers’ Vacation Bible School (VBS), June 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon.

VBS is open to children age 4 through those completing fifth grade for the 2017-2018 school year. Volunteers are needed as crew leaders and assis-tant crew leaders for both elementary age and preschool age. Volunteers will need to fill out paperwork and process through the Fort Carson volunteer background checks prior to volunteering. Anyone volunteering can register their children early for VBS and Eagle Lake Camp at Fort Carson.

Volunteering is a great way to earn community service hours required by many schools and local programs. Complimentary child care is available to VBS volunteers.

Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information.

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By Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Public Affairs Offi ce

Women’s History Month highlights the important contributions of women to the nation, both historically and in today’s society.

Deborah Sampson is one of many women who served the nation. Sampson was the fi rst American woman to serve in combat. She played a vital role in the Army since the Revolutionary War. Sampson disguised herself as a man to enlist in the Continental Army.

In 2016, the Secretary of Defense opened all combat jobs to women. Today, women serve in every career fi eld in the Army, and are critical members of the Army team.

The theme for this year’s observance is “Nevertheless she persisted: Honoring women who fi ght all forms of discrimination against women.”

Capt. Ashley Sorensen, an adjutant for the 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), is one whose persistence and determination helped her become the best version of herself.

Sorensen began her career with the Army in 2006, and has since competed in numerous national, world-class and Olympic athlete programs. She broke a world record and served among the fi rst female Soldiers in combat-oriented positions, however, her story did not start with the Army, it began in high school.

As a junior attending Pius High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sorensen walked into an Army recruiting station with little to no knowledge of what to expect, she inquired about joining the infantry.

“I was confused when I was told I couldn’t be infantry because I was a female … I was used to breaking barriers,” said Sorensen.

Sorensen’s high school annotated hockey with an asterisk signifying that females could play if they made the team, and she was one of three females to play for the men’s

hockey team. Additionally, she was the weightlifting champion in her age and weight class at the 2005 USA Weightlifting National School-Age Championships, in Merrillville, Indiana.

“So, when this recruiter told me I couldn’t be infantry because I was female, I looked beyond him to a small poster advertising West Point,” said Sorensen. “I decided that day, I was going to go there.”

During the application process to the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, she excelled in all categories except the physical portion due to an injury to her wrist. In addition to potentially ending her Army career before it began, the injury had already ended her hockey career.

“I was devastated,” said Sorensen.She later received a letter from West Point granting

her a reevaluation of the physical portion of the application. By that time, she had injured her other wrist. Sorensen, not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to serve in the Army, pushed herself to complete the physical with braces on both wrists.

“She is pretty headstrong … if you want to make sure Ashley does something — just tell her she can’t,” said Tom Sorensen, Ashley Sorensen’s father.

Once again, she found herself in a situation where she had no idea what to expect. She said the four years at West Point went by fast, and it was a humbling experience.

“I am used to being physically and intellectually dominant; but at the academy, I was defi nitely in a new league of intellectuals,” said Sorensen.

In her senior year at West Point, she joined the academy’s rugby team. The sport was well suited for Sorensen’s headstrong character and competitive nature; so much so that she earned a spot on one of the USA Rugby’s 2010 Women’s Collegiate All-American teams.

Later that year, the academy team made it to the fi nal four in a national competition, during which her performance sparked interest in talent-scouts from both U.S. Olympic rugby and bobsled teams.

After graduating West Point, she was selected for both the 2014 Winter Olympics bobsled and the 2016 Summer Olympics rugby teams, but chose to pursue a career as an Army EOD offi cer.

“EOD school was a blur,” she said. “Every test wasn’t hard to pass, but it was extremely easy to fail. There were times I almost quit, but I am glad that I didn’t.”

During EOD training, she was selected to play for a second consecutive year on the USA Rugby Women’s Collegiate All-American team, but again, she turned down the offer in pursuit of her EOD career.

Sorensen said the decision tormented her for months until a casual comment reignited her passion for a challenge.

Having graduated EOD school and serving as an EOD offi cer at Schofi eld Barracks, Hawaii, Sorensen came across an article about a female world record for a 1-mile run in a bomb suit.

“My fi rst sergeant at the time (now Command Sgt. Maj. David Silva, 79th EOD battalion command sergeant major) said he thought I could beat the record. A week later, I did a trial run and beat the record — by a lot,” said Sorensen.

Silva said he knew she could beat the record because, “she is never content with average.”

“Her physical abilities are so impressive,” said Silva. “But it wasn’t her strength that impressed me, it was her approach.”

For the next 18 months Silva and Sorensen worked the logistics of hosting a Guinness World-Record event.

“With a ton of support and help from my unit; I did it!” said Sorensen. “I have a world record.”

Sorensen set the Guinness World Record for the fastest mile in a bomb disposal suit (female) — with a time of 11 minutes 6 seconds at the University of Hawaii Athletics Track in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 23, 2013.

“The experience taught me that it isn’t always something huge and life-changing that inspires you,” said Sorensen. “Sometimes it’s a nonchalant comment that shows faith in our abilities and drives you to succeed.”

“She is committed to success and her personality is one that inspires others to follow,” said Silva.

After breaking the record, Sorensen was contacted by representatives at the Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), offering her a seat in the program; as well as representatives from U.S. Army Pacifi c Command, offering her the option to participate in a pilot program allowing female Soldiers into Ranger School. As fate would have it, she seriously injured her knee and was unable to attend either program.

“I thought my life was over,” she said. “Everything I was known for seemed to be torn from me.”

It would take more than a year and two surgeries before she could walk up and down stairs.

Sorensen said this was the lowest point in her life and she was ready for some good news, which came in the form of a recommendation to attend the Army’s Maneuver Captains Career Course (MCCC) from her battalion commander.

EOD offi cers generally attend the Logistics Captains Career Course because EOD is viewed as a support element within the Army; whereas the maneuver

course is for combat elements. Not only was this a rare occasion for an EOD offi cer, it was unheard of for a female EOD offi cer to attend such a course.

According to an acquaintance of Sorensen, Capt. Dan Marvin, an EOD assignments offi cer at the Army’s Human Resources Command at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Sorensen is currently the only female EOD offi cer to graduate from MCCC.

“She is a great offi cer doing great things for the EOD community,” said Marvin.

During MCCC, Sorensen accepted a team captain position for the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby team.

“Sorensen is one of the most talented Soldier athletes I have worked with,” said Capt. Andrew Locke, operations offi cer with Special Operations Detachment-Africa, Texas Army National Guard, who at the time was the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby head coach. “She is one of those players who leads by example. She is also a smart player, knows the game well and puts her teammates into positions to be successful.”

Locke, who also served as an assistant coach for Team USA’s Men’s Olympic Rugby through WCAP, said Sorensen has been on the radar for both the U.S. World Cup and Olympic-level rugby teams.

“It takes a special type of athlete to be competitive in both and Sorensen is one of those athletes,” said Locke.

Upon completion of the captain’s course, Sorensen took command of 749th Ordnance Company, 242nd EOD Battalion, 71st EOD, which was preparing to deploy in support of a special operations mission in Afghanistan.

Sorensen and her company supported more than 300 missions during the six-month deployment; an achievement she said was a direct result of those in her command.

“I honestly could not have been prouder of the group that I deployed with and the professionalism of the Soldiers who remained to man the rear-detachment,” she said. “It was truly an honor to be a part of the 749th EOD.”

“People ask me all the time, ‘Is it diffi cult to be in a male-dominant career fi eld within a male-dominant career?’” said Sorensen. “Generally, my answer is no. Just be true to yourself. You have to be honest and willing to do the things that are uncomfortable to promote change. At the end of the day, you need to be the best version of you.”

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Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not available. The extended hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty military personnel, active-duty Family members and TRICARE Prime benefi-ciaries — TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identification card. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

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, vaccinations, microchip implan tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultra-sound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an appointment.

Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.

Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Health Affairs mails Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. These surveys provide direct feedback to health care providers to improve quality of care, patient experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital for every survey returned to increase beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care.

After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7.

Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute

appointment. The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of division and customizable unit-specific merchan-dise available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532.

TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab results, medication profiles and immunization records. Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up.

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 details.

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.

The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. Membership is open to all spouses of the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information.

Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital’s Pediatric 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 hy-peractivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is also available to manage children’s medication.

Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating — TRICARE Online (TOL) 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.

Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers online payments — EACH offers an online payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way to make electronic payments to federal government agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying online is the preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. Visit http://www. evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information.

Pay for medical records online — The Evans Army Community Hospital Release of Information section has partnered with the Department of the Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH Resource Management Division/Uniform Business Office to offer patients the option to pay for copies of their medical records through Pay.gov. Patients who need duplicate copies of medical records, as well as insurance agencies and legal offices now have the option to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 for a digital record or $20.80 for a paper

record, which includes search and processing, plus 13 cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/start/72613275 for more information.

VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification Number verifications are conducted at the Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- centric secure messaging platform that enables patients to directly communicate securely via the internet with their primary care provider team to receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic disease management, test results, appointment requests, medication refills and other health care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a valuable service that helps save time and money by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by communi cating virtually and directly with their health care team. Talk with your provider or care team to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries who has an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging account, bookmark https:// mil.relayhealth.com to continue communicating securely with your health care teams. Learn more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that most service members and their Families are confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an enormous and complex health care system. There are several TRICARE programs available depending on status and location. Visit http:// www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details.

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At EaseFossils galore at Florissant

One of the world’s richest fossil deposits is about an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs near the small town of Florissant where the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is located.

When settlers fi rst came to the area in the 1870s, they discovered petrifi ed redwood trees and an abundance of fossils from millions of years ago. Some of the enterprising settlers fi led claims on the area, turning it into a tourist attraction and selling fossils and petrifi ed wood as souvenirs.

When the site was fi rst discovered, there were about two-dozenpetrifi ed trees, but now there are only a few stumps in the area. One of the Florissant petrifi ed trees is now in Frontier Land in Disneyland.

Scientists also fl ocked to the wealth of fossils to be found and thousands of fossils are now in museums all over the world. More than 1,500 species of insects and plants have been found there.

In the 1960s, developers wanted to build a subdivision on the fossil beds, but concerned citizens and scientists

were successful in attaining national protection for the area.

Although the fossils are no longer sold there, and it is illegal to take fossils, petrifi ed wood and rocks from the site, there are many fossils to see in the visitor center. First-class exhibits depict the history of the area.

Visitors can see the petrifi ed stumps now protected from weather under shelters.

An 1878 homestead is also on the property.

In summer, ranger talks are in the amphitheater and there are ranger guided walks. The 6,000-acre site is also a good place to hike, with 14 miles of trails, from easy to moderate. Information is available about the trails at the visitor center.

“Hike for your Health” is Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. Join park volunteer interpreters on a guided hike up to three miles in length. Dress in layers to prepare for changing weather and bring water and snacks.

Travel distance40 miles

Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price $7 for adults; 16 and younger are free. Active-duty members can get a free annual pass at the site.

Contact 15807 County Road 1Florissant, CO 80816719-748-3253

Denver Art Museum one of nation’s bestThe Denver Art Museum in

downtown Denver draws thousands of visitors each year and is one of the top 20 art museums by attendance in the U.S.

The Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building is a work of art itself. Designed by well-known architect Daniel Libeskind and completed in 2006, the 146,000 square-foot building is angular, bold and dramatic on the outside, perhaps a bit like the Rocky Mountains. Covered with titanium panels, the silvery building catches the attention of passers-by.

Inside, the building’s drama continues with sloping walls, dramatic stairways and unusually shaped rooms.

There is a lot of art — the largest collection of art between St. Louis and Los Angeles. There’s even art outside of the building.

Before the Hamilton Building was completed, the Denver Art Museum consisted of the 1971 building designed by Italian architect, Gio Ponti. Now called the North Building, a $150 million comprehensive renovation was started in January and is scheduled for completion in 2021. When complete, the new design will streamline visitor access and expand gallery spaces.

The North Building will not be accessible during the renovation.

The Hamilton Building will be open to the

public throughout the North Building construction. Many artworks from all of the museum’s collections will be on view, including Stampede: Animals in Art; Ganeshe, The Playful Protector; and Linking Asia; Art, Trade and Devotion.

A café on level one of the Hamilton Building is available with coffee, salads, wraps and

baked goods. There is also a large museum shop. Mad Greens is a family-friendly café across from the Hamilton Building entrance.

Special admission for the “Degas: A Passion for Perfection” exhibit includes general museum admission and audio guides, and is $23 for adults and $5 for ages 6-18. The Degas exhibit is on view through May 20.

Travel distance75 miles

Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Thurs-day; until 8 p.m. Friday

Price Adults $10, $8 for active-duty military; $8 for college students

and free for kids 18 and younger. Admission is free on the fi rst Saturday of every month.

Contact 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway Denver, CO 80204720-913-0048https://denverartmuseum.org/ Parking is in the Cultural Center Garage at 65 W. 12th Ave.

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Some of the fossils found at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are exhibited in the visitor center.

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The design of the Denver Art Museum replicates the angles of the outside of the building, creating interesting staircases, walls and lighting.

Florissant Fossil Beds

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The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has the following events coming up; call 520-SHOW for ticket information:

• “Celtic Woman – Homecoming Tour,” May 23

• Alice Cooper performs Aug. 8• Tim Allen is on stage Aug. 10 Here is a chance to visit Glen Eyrie,

the castle built by the city’s founder, Gen. William J. Palmer. Monday, every room in the castle will be vacant and available to be seen while on a tour of the castle. Tours are $15 per person and are at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., there is one at noon and a fi nal tour at 1 p.m. Call 719-265-7050 or visit https://gleneyrie.org/tours/easter-castle-tours/. The Palmer’s Grounds Café is available to purchase breakfast pastries or lunch at the Carriage House.

Royal Gorge Bridge and Park holds a sunrise service from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Monday. Grant Adkisson, cowboy preacher, will deliver the message, “The Darkest Night and the Brightest Light.” Coffee and hot chocolate will be provided free to attendees, who should dress warmly and may bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Only the main entrance (north) will be open at 5:30 a.m. Guests must walk across the bridge to the service or ride the shuttle, which will stop running at 6:20 a.m. Visit http://royalgorgebridge.com/ for more information.

“Androcles and the Lion,” is a prize-winning play in the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through Sunday. Tickets are $10 for children 12 and under and $20 for adults. This show is recommended for ages 5 and older. Call the box offi ce at 634-5583.

The Sky Sox host “Fan Fest” April 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to kick off the 2018 baseball season at Security Service Field. The free event provides fans with special promotions and a variety of entertainment to get fans excited for the home season, which begins April 10.

“Night Sky Program” is April 12, 8-10 p.m. at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Join staff and members of the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society to gaze at the dark skies in search of planets, galaxies, nebulas and more. Meet at the visitor center.

The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., has this upcoming event:

• Jeff Dunham and his puppets present “Passively Aggressive,” Thursday

For tickets and more information, call 520-SHOW or

visit http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/.Memorial Hall, 2 City Hall Place in Pueblo, has

these performances upcoming: • “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,” April 24 at

7:30 p.m. • The Midtown Men are on stage May 3 at 7 p.m.Call the box offi ce for information at 719-542-1100

or purchase tickets by phone at 866-722-8844.The 2018 U.S. Senior Open will be held at the

Broadmoor Hotel Golf Course June 25 to July 1. Call 471-6493 or visit the Centennial Shop at the Broadmoor to purchase tickets.

The Theater League’s Broadway at Pikes Peak Center 2018-2019 series includes “Cinderella,” Dec. 11-12; “The Sound of Music,” Jan. 8-9; “Evita,” Feb. 12-13; “Les Miserables;” and “Rat Pack Christmas.” Season tickets for the fi rst four shows are now being sold at prices beginning at $155. Visit https://theaterleague.com/coloradosprings/ or the box offi ce, 190 S. Cascade Ave.

“The League of Wives, Vietnam’s POW/MIA Allies and Advocates” is a new exhibit in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. and is free and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Parking is at meters street side.

The Money Museum has an exhibit “Trenches to Treaties – World War I in Remembrance” that is in the museum through November. Currency from combatant nations as well as medals are in the exhibit at 818 N. Cascade Ave. It is open 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and general admission is $8 for adults; admission for students and military with identifi cation is $6. The museum is free of charge the third Saturday of each month. A small parking lot is available on the north side of the museum.

A Weekend of Jazz at the Broadmoor is April 12-13, featuring Earl Klugh, Vanessa Williams, Bob James Trio and West Coast Jam. Call 855-585-8590 for information.

Monster Jam tickets are on sale for the event set for April 27-29 in the Broadmoor World Arena. Visit http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com/ or call 520-SHOW.

The annual Run to the Shrine is May 19, with the race starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. It is the only day of the year foot traffi c is allowed on the road to the

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“Gold Mining in Colorado” is an exhibit in the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd. Visitors will have the chance to pan for gold during their tour of the museum, which is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Learn about the process for fi nding and mining gold, and see the machines used in the process. Guided tours are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children. There’s a military discount. Call 488-0880 for more information.

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Activate the Marvel super hero in you. Marvel Super Hero Training at the Exchange April 7 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Exchange hosts Lego event in honor of Month of the Military Child. “Heroes Needed” event allows children to build Legos for free April 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy Easter Brunch at the Elkhorn Conference Center during the month of the military child Easter brunch Sunday. Tickets will be available for purchase on Eventbrite. For each free child’s ticket, an adult ticket must be purchased. A variety of dishes will be available and attendees will have the chance to enjoy the talents of a face painter as well as a balloon artist. Egg hunts will be 30 minutes prior to each seating time. The event culminates with the appearance of the Easter Bunny as well as an epic Easter egg hunt.

The Grant Library holds story time Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event provides children with an opportunity to interact

with children of similar ages while listening to stories, singing songs and making crafts. It is open to children up to age 6 and their guardians.

Army Community Service (ACS) holds “Boot Camp for New Dads” the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. The interactive and engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father, how to care for a baby and how to care for mom. Call 526-0461 for more information.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall monthly challenge. Participants have to climb a number of times per month to complete the challenge. The event is tallied on an honor system with participants tracking and logging their climbing distance. The challenge is open to DOD identification card holders and their Families to include first time climbers and those who are belay certified looking for a climbing partner. Certification is quick and easy to obtain. Participants will receive a shirt and free use of climbing gear for the month. Prizes awarded to top three participants. Call 524-3773 for details.

The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 719-896-6196 for more information.

Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials:

• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person.

• Color pin — Color pins come up in random spots for di�erent awards Saturday from 8 p.m. until close. Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe rental. Open to those 18 and older. Get strikes and pick up certain splits for cash. Sign up starts at 6 p.m. and game begins at 8 p.m.

• Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50.

• Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50.

• 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase.

• “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 co�ee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.

• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m.

Call 526-5542 for more information.Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive

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The Air Force Academy Falcons football team has six home games in Falcon Stadium in 2018. Sept. 1 the Falcons host Stony Brook Seawolves. The Nevada Wolf Pack is at the Academy Sept. 29,

The Naval Academy plays Oct. 6; Boise State Broncos are at the Academy Oct. 27; New Mexico Lobos play at the Academy Nov. 10. Colorado State Rams are in Falcon Stadium Nov. 24 for the season’s final home game. For ticket information, call 471-1895.

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SportsAthlete beats odds, holds own in fi tness eventStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

At the Hambone CrossFit event March 17 at Waller Physical Fitness Center, Kayla Streich looked like the other participating athletes, however, her fi erce determination to make it through the challenging program set her apart. There was no outward reason to believe the Minnesota native would not achieve her goal.

As the event began she held her own with the weights and a look of accomplishment was very visible. What wasn’t visible was the fact that Streich has been battling against the odds since she was 5 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer after an initial misdiagnosis.

“When I was younger I was diagnosed with cancer in my lower back, and it eventually led me to have nerve damage in my right foot,” Streich said.

“I ended up being in and out of surgeries and I had about 13 surgeries. I now have restricted use of my right leg and foot.”

Streich learned about her condition while she was in school. She was called to the offi ce where she thought she was just going home for the day but received life-changing news instead. Initially the family was told the pain she was experiencing at night was only growing pains and she was prescribed physical therapy. After months of worsening pain the family went to another doctor who made the cancer diagnosis.

While preparing Streich for surgery, the doctors informed her parents she might not walk and that it would be diffi cult for her to do other activities. One surgery she needed was an ankle replacement, which would leave her with limited mobility in her right foot. Streich had every reason to give up, lose determination and let go of her physical fi tness, but that’s not how she’s wired.

“My father-in-law, Corey Streich, has a CrossFit center in Minnesota and he was one of the people who got me to begin working out,” Streich said. “My mother-in-law Theresa, and my husband Jon also encouraged me to work out and I loved the CrossFit workouts. When I got here with my family, Didi (Tavarez-DeLarosa, Waller PFC CrossFit instructor) continued the support I got from my family, always encouraging me and helping me feel like I could do anything anyone else could, and I

am so grateful to each of them for supporting me.”Streich said she beat the odds on more than one

occasion in her life and she will continue to be as physically fi t and healthy as she can. Doctors and others said she would never be able to compete in fi tness activities, but Streich said she is grateful they were wrong. If that wasn’t enough, after another surgery she was told it would be unlikely for her to have children, but her 1-year-old daughter Kaylee is one of the lights of her life, she said. Streich may have been dealt a bad hand early on in life and hit some bumps along the way, but she is determined to make lemonade out of lemons the rest of her life.

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Kareem Braithwaite, left, McKibben Physical Fitness Center staff member and boxing instructor, helps Floribelle Janulis use proper boxing techniques during the center’s training program Tuesday while fellow student Rico Marrero, right, looks on. The center is taking registration for the next boxing classes, which begin April 9. The cost for the class is $60 and covers the costs of the boxing gloves and other equipment used for the class. Refresher training is offered and costs $25 since they would not need the gloves and wraps if previously purchased. For more information, call the center at 526-2597.

Kayla Streich, left, and her teammate, Caylor Rauser, prepare to complete a Hambone CrossFit workout March 17 at Waller Physical Fitness Center.

Kayla Streich, right, watches her husband, Jon, and daughter, Kaylee, while taking a break during the Hambone CrossFit workout March 17 at Waller Physical Fitness Center.


Rasheed Oldacre, a professional bodybuilder, member of the International Federation Bodybuilding and Fitness, and a former U.S. Army member assigned to Fort Carson, will make a guest appearance at Fort Carson’s McKibben Physical Fitness Center Wednesday to meet and greet military, civilians and Families. Oldacre is currently training in Colorado Springs for an event, and he will be available to meet, answer questions, provide tips and advice to aspiring bodybuilders and fitness minded personnel. Oldacre will also be available for autographs.

Registration for the intramural outdoor soccer league ends May 3. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center outdoor soccer fields. There will be men’s and coed leagues offered. The league is open to all DOD identification card holders, 18 years and older. There will be a coach meeting May 3 at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The season is scheduled to begin May 21. Call 524-0859 for more information.

Registration is being held through May 10 for teams interested in joining the intramural softball league. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The league is open to all DOD ID card holders 18 and older. There will be a coaches meeting May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain Post Sports Complex. The season is scheduled to begin May 21. Call 524-0859 for more information.

The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Scramble is scheduled for April 6 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club with a shotgun start at noon. After that, another CG Golf Scramble is scheduled for May 5 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club with a shotgun start at noon. Registration for both is underway at the golf course. The golf course is scheduled to hold this year’s final CG scramble in

December. Call 526-4102 for more information. The Colorado Rockies are offering military

members special ticket buys this season. The first opportunity will be when the Rockies take on the San Diego Padres April 9-10 at 6:40 p.m. and April 11 at 1:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield and outfield area for their Family and friends for $16 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 and provide reference number 16534210 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.

The April 21 Tillman Honor Run is an event to honor the late Pat Tillman, a former Army Soldier who was tragically killed in Afghanistan. The event begins at 9 a.m. and will

be held at Shea Stadium, 3270 Redstone Park Circle in Highlands Ranch. It is a 4.2-mile run or walk. According to event organizers, the Tillman Honor Run is a casual, family-friendly fun-run, which allows people to come together with Arizona State University alumni, fans, and members of the military community as they remember and honor the legacy of Tillman. Register by Thursday to receive a Pat Tillman run shirt the day of the event. Participants who register after Thursday will receive a shirt in the mail after the event. For more information and to register visit http:// pattillmanfoundation.org/pats-run/.

Fort Carson partnered with Spartan Race to host Fort Carson-Colorado Springs Super and Sprint Weekend May 5-6, which will feature three races. The Super serves up more than

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Jacob Goulette, right, Nelson Pool staff member, presents Barbara Nohava with a shirt for completing the English Channel Swimming event held by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation aquatics division. This year, 43 s immers finished the 22-mile event and earned a shirt.

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What is your favorite moment in sports?

I was part of a team that won a state track championship in high school in the 4x100 meter event in 2013 in North Carolina. It was the greatest feeling of my life and being able to go to the nationals the same year and place sixth in the nation was a blessing and a great year for me.

What would you consider your biggest disappointment in your sports career?

I never had any problems with my spine while playing sports but in my senior

year I went to punt the football and it felt like my back just popped. I was taken to the emergency room and they found out I had bilateral spinal stenosis. I had to miss my entire senior year of football because of that injury.

If you could go back in time and play a sport you did not play, what would it be?

I would swim because it works your entire body and is something where your muscles work together. If I had more focus on taking care of my body when I was younger, I think it would have made my basketball game much better.

If you could spend a day with an athlete who would it be?

I’d like to spend a day with Russell Westbrook (an American professional basketball player for the) Oklahoma City Thunder. As a player myself I’ve always focused on the all-around aspects of the game, and I like to do whatever it takes to help my team win and that is what I think Westbrook does also.

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Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center family locker room showers are currently closed due to water damage and must be rebuilt. Once the family locker rooms are complete, work will start on the men’s showers and then the women’s showers. The purpose of the project is to remove and replace drain assemblies and drain bodies of water in the showers, which have been flooding. The work is expected to be complete by summer.

The National Physique Committee (NPC) Northern Colorado Bikini, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Figure, Fitness, Men’s Physique, NPC, Women’s Physique championships will be held in Denver April 14. The event takes place at the Marriott Hotel Denver Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse Street in Denver. Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. and the finals begin at 4 p.m. Visit http://musclequest.com/events/ for tickets.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox open their home season April 10 at 6:40 p.m. when they host the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Miami Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate, at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The Sky Sox will also host the Baby Cakes April 12 at 6:40 p.m. before hosting the Round Rock Express, the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate, April 13 at 6:40 p.m.; April 14 at 4 p.m.; April 15 at 1:30 p.m.; and April 16 at 11:05 a.m.

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