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Vol. 71, No. 18 May 10, 2013

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By Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry DivisionPublic Affairs Office

The 4th Infantry Divisionand Fort Carson bid farewellto the deputy commandinggeneral who served here forthe past 20 months, thenwelcomed the newest memberto the command team, May 2at Founders Field.

Col. (P) John “J.T.”Thomson III will be servingas the deputy commander,4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson,replacing Brig. Gen. RyanGonsalves, who will bedeparting Fort Carson toserve at the Pentagon.

Maj. Gen. Paul J.LaCamera, commandinggeneral, 4th Inf. Div. andFort Carson, talked aboutthe important role thatGonsalves filled.

“(Gonsalves) is aninvaluable and essentialmember of the commandteam, and in an extremelycomplex and demandingposition which requires the

See DCG on Page 4Photo by Staff Sgt. Rob Oson

Racers climbthe cargo

bridge duringthe Colorado

MilitarySpartan Race

on Fort Carson,Saturday.

More than10,000 people

registered to take on

the 4.5-milecourse

featuring 28obstacles at

Iron Horse Parkduring the

weekend. SeePages 20-21

for more.

Carson hailsThomson,farewellsGonsalves

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Leaders honor contributionsEditor’s note: Army leaders released

the following letter in observance of May being Asian American and PacificIslander Heritage Month. This year’stheme is “Building Leadership: Embracing Cultural Values and Inclusion.”

Every May, we celebrate AsianAmerican and Pacific Islander HeritageMonth to acknowledge all that our great nation has gained from our Asian and Pacific American communities.From those early days of labor on our railroads and farms,through the many wars of the past two centuries, to the entrepreneurial spirit of today’s leaders in every sector ofAmerican life. Asian and Pacific Americans have contributedrich chapters of struggle and success to our collective story.

As Army Soldiers, civilians and Families, we know personally the significant contributions of our brothers andsisters in arms who have helped to build and defend this country. We share a long history with Asian and PacificAmericans who have served valiantly and led at every level of America’s Army — from the Civil War here to

subsequent wars in lands across theglobe. Our nation has been strengthenedand enriched by embracing the culturaldiversity of these communities. And, we have benefitted from the leadership of great Soldiers like retired Gen. EricShinseki, our first Asian American four-star general and 34th Chief of Staffof the Army, and Lt. Gen. Thomas

Bostick, who serves today as the commanding general of theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These great Americans, andmany other Asian and Pacific American Soldiers and civilians,clearly show that leadership excellence combined with ourvalue of inclusiveness are what make us “Army Strong.”

We are truly grateful for the lasting contributions andmany sacrifices of our Asian and Pacific AmericanSoldiers, civilians and Family members. As we celebratethis month, we encourage our entire Army Family to honorthem through commemorative activities that celebrate themany wonderful and diverse cultures of the Asian continentand the Pacific Islands and the people who brought them to the United States and our Army.

Army focuses onmotorcycle safety

By Julie ShelleyDirectorate of Communication and Public Affairs,

U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center

FORT RUCKER, Ala. — May is Motorcycle SafetyAwareness Month, and while the nationwide campaignsponsored by the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration urges drivers to “share the road” withmotorcyclists, Army officials are placing greater emphasison personal responsibility while riding.

In general, motorcycle accidents within the Army do not follow national trends, according to Brig. Gen.Timothy J. Edens, director of Army Safety and commandinggeneral, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center.

“Historically, most fatal motorcycle accidents involvingSoldiers are single vehicle,” Edens said, explaining thatnationally many riders are killed when other drivers do notallow them room to maneuver in time to prevent a collision.“Even when we’ve lost Soldiers in multivehicle accidents,it’s often been the direct result of indiscipline on theSoldier’s part: alcohol use, excessive speed or lack of personal protective equipment.”

Army accident data show that speeding and other formsof reckless riding, neglecting to wear PPE and failure to complete required training are among the most commonindiscipline-based errors Soldier riders make. Alarmingly,leaders and Soldiers over the age of 25 have comprised themajority of rider fatalities during the past several fiscal years.

Although motorcycle fatalities have fallen markedly in2013 — current statistics indicate a 59-percent decrease as

compared to this time last year — officials expect numbersto rise through the end of summer.

“We’ve had a great year so far, but it’s also been a longwinter in many places,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Richard D.Stidley, USACR/Safety Center. “As the weather warms andmore riders hit the road, their risk is going to increase.Managing it is key to staying alive for another riding season.”

The Army-mandated Progressive Motorcycle Program,which promotes lifelong learning through staggered ridingcourses based on proven practices from the MotorcycleSafety Foundation, is now in its second year and hasreceived positive reviews from Soldiers. A complement to that training, the Motorcycle Mentorship Program, is already well established and boasts chapters in 48 states. The MMP pairs novice riders with experiencedmotorcyclists to foster an environment where enthusiastscontinually learn from and keep one another safe.

“The PMP and MMP are just two of the great programsthe Army has in place,” Edens said. “It’s incumbent upon leaders to ensure their riders know about them, get the proper training and ride responsibly. We now have anentire month dedicated to motorcycle safety, so there’s no excuse for not getting a head start on summer.”

Stidley said leaders should also remember their Soldiers are watching.

“Discipline and responsibility are not a function of rank,”he said. “Leaders are just as accountable to the standard as their Soldiers, and they should be setting the example.”

For more information on motorcycle safety, visithttps://safety.army.mil.

The 4th Infantry and Fort CarsonEqual Opportunity Office holdsan Asian American and Pacific

Islander Heritage Month observance at 3 p.m. May 23

at McMahon Auditorium.

Raymond F. Chandler IIISergeant Major of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

John M. McHughSecretary of the Army

Fort Carson motorcycle safety day and ride is May 30 atIron Horse Park. Riders are asked to arrive by 7:30 a.m.The planned route is Interstate 25 to Pueblo, Highway 50to Cañon City and back via Highway 115 to Fort Carson.

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HRC commanding general:

By Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mustion, commanding general, U.S. Army Human Resources Command,talked to Fort Carson officers about upcoming changesin force structure and officer evaluation reportmethodology at McMahon Auditorium, April 30.

Mustion discussed force shaping in the upcomingyears. The Army currently has 539,000 Soldiers —officer and enlisted — in its ranks. By the end offiscal 2017, the numbers need to be at 490,000,which is based off the Congress budget.

“The Army decides who stays and who goes,”Mustion said. “It will be a gradual slope, and we’regoing to control the pace.”

Mustion talked about sustaining combat proficiency and properly taking care of those Soldierswho will be departing the service.

“We’ll treat Soldiers and Families with respectduring their separation, and recognize their service;while maintaining combat proficiency,” Mustion said.“We would love to keep every Soldier in the Army.”

Mustion talked about the current OER, and its applicability.

“This current system has been in place since1997, and it’s a very mature system,” Mustion said. “We all are very comfortable with it, and it isaccomplishing the unit’s intent. However, it is notreflecting our current environment.”

One of the major changes is a different evaluationreport form for different levels of command.

“The report we are assessing for a lieutenant isn’tgoing to be the same for a battalion commander or general,” Mustion said. “A lieutenant doesn’thave the same responsibilities as a senior leader.”

The three forms of reports will becompany, field grade and senior level.

Another change to the OER,as directed by the secretary of theArmy, is the responsibilities of the rater and senior rater.

The rater only writes about theofficer’s manner of performancewhile the senior rater reflects on theofficer’s potential, Mustion said.There will be training teams, starting in late summer, providinginstructions and guidance on thestyle of writing these new bullets.

“We will wait until we feel thatthe force is fully trained beforeimplementing the new reportingsystem,” Mustion said. “We will train to standard,not to time.”

The third major change Mustion talked about wasbroadening leaders’ experiences, providing the forcewith a deeper depth of knowledge in its officer corps.

A lot of officers have been in the same brigade

their whole careers, and this is a result of the combatoperations, Mustion said. The new timeline showsofficers attending the required career course beforeattaining their next promotion. In addition, they maybe participating in a broadening position, such as

serving at a strategic commandcenter, to expand their knowledgeand help them understand the biggerpicture of combat operations.

“I want the officers to under-stand the importance in the changesto the officer evaluation report and how it contributes to leaderdevelopment in our Army,” Mustionsaid. “The most fundamentalchange is that now we are going toassess officers, based on ourleader’s attributes and competency,as outlined in our doctrine. It’sgoing to thrust leader developmentto the forefront of all of our officersand recognize the importantinvestment we all make. What thatentails is that we truly assess our

officers consistent with our Army doctrine, identifyingour very best performers and identifying thoseofficers with the greatest potential.”

For more information, Soldiers can contacttheir personnel office or visit the HRC website athttp://www.hrc.army.mil.

“The Armydecides who staysand who goes. Itwill be a gradualslope, and we’regoing to controlthe pace.”

— Maj. Gen. Richard P. Mustion

New OERs, force drawdown on horizon

By Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Net Zero

and public relations consultant

Fort Carson, in step with Colorado SpringsUtilities’ drought response, is implementing waterrestrictions to reduce water use on Fort Carson by30 percent through Oct. 30.

The garrison, in partnership withBalfour Beatty Communities who hasoversight of Fort Carson Family housing,signed a 2013 Drought ResponseWater Policy May 3, outlining thewater restrictions for housing andnonhousing areas.

Effective the beginning of May,most turf areas will only be wateredtwice a week and native grass areaswill not be watered at all.

Because of the reduced irrigationthis summer, the community cananticipate that landscaping in manyareas will be less green and more closely resemblenatural vegetation conditions that exist inColorado’s semi-arid climate.

Irrigation is allowed no more than twice a weekbetween 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to minimize evaporation.Balfour Beatty will notify residents of their specificwatering schedule dates.

Landscape watering with a drip irrigation system,handheld hoses equipped with an active positiveshut-off nozzle or handheld container is allowedfor trees, shrubs and plants at any time.

During the water restriction period, BalfourBeatty does not plan to sod or reseed any lawns orgreen areas in an effort to save water.

On the military operations side, units arerequired to use the Central Vehicle Wash Facility towash vehicles rather than motor pool wash racksunless the CVWF is not operational or closed. Theuse of tactical equipment maintenance facility wash

racks is for maintenance cleaning onlyand requires the use of hoses with apositive shutoff nozzle.

Additional water conservationrequire ments in the water policy include:S The use of outdoor pools of any size

during the water restriction period is pro-hibited. Individuals are encouraged to useFort Carson’s three community pools.

S The use of a water hose to clean anypaved surfaces, including driveways, isnot allowed.

S Privately owned vehicles on post may onlybe washed at commercial car washes.

S To report water leaks in non-Family housing facilities,call the Directorate of Public Works operationsand maintenance contractor, Fort Carson SupportServices, service order desk at 526-5345. To reportwater leaks in Family housing, call 579-1605.

Everyone doing their part to help conserve waterin the Pikes Peak Region will help assure that there isan adequate water supply to accomplish the mission,protect the quality of life at Fort Carson and stay ontrack with meeting Net Zero water goal benchmarks.

DPW will update the community on the progress

made toward achieving the 30-percent reduction inwater use throughout the summer.

For more information, call the Net Zero outreachcontractor at 526-4320.

right person for the job,” LaCamera said. “Ryan, youhave been a remarkable deputy commanding generalfor the 4th Inf. Div., and I’ve had the honor and thepleasure serving with you. You continue to proveyourself as a genuine professional, and I have nodoubt you will continue to help produce our nation’swarriors and spread the reputation of excellence thatstands for the 4th Inf. Div.”

Gonsalves reflected on his tenure at Fort Carson,where he was originally assigned as a second lieutenant.

“It’s been a distinct pleasure to serve here, again. Itis where I first started my military career 28 years ago,”Gonsalves said. “For the last 20 months, I’ve had thepleasure of working with the finest Soldiers and leadersin my career. It is a difficult day for me, and I (have)grown deeply dedicated to the Soldiers and theirFamilies, and wish I could go forward with the divisionfor its upcoming deployment to Afghanistan.”

LaCamera thanked Gonsalves for his service andshowed his support for Thomson as he assumes thoseresponsibilities.

“The great thing about the Army is that while wesay goodbye to one deputy commanding general,

we welcome another, who is equallyqualified to take this division andinstallation to the prize,” LaCamerasaid. “Col. (P) John Thomson III joinsus from (Washington) D.C. Thomsonis combat tested, a proven leader and I have the confidence that ‘J.T.’will take charge with ease, and givea 110-percent effort to the care anddedication to our mission.”

“Welcome to the team; packyour ruck gear, we’re going toAfghanistan,” LaCamera said.

Thomson was smiling as heassumed his new role as the deputycommander.

“I take great pride in joining theteam and being part of your highstandards of excellence,” Thomson said.“The gates of freedom remain openbecause of all you do. I’m enormouslygrateful for your dedication and amblessed to serve in your ranks.”


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DCG

Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort

Carson, presents Brig. Gen. RyanGonsalves with the Legion of Merit for his

tenure as deputy commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson,

as his wife, Janet Gonsalves looks on, during a Hail and Farewell

Ceremony at Founders Field, May 2.

Col. (P) John “J.T.” Thomson III, incom-ing deputy commander, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson, receives thefirst round fired in his honor duringthe 4th Inf. Div. Hail and FarewellCeremony at Founders Field May 2,from 1st Lt. Lucas Fulmer, batterycommander, 1st Battalion, 12thInfantry Regiment, 4th InfantryBrigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.

Drought spurs water restrictionsWater saving tips

Every effort counts toward helping conserve water.

The following tips from Colorado SpringsUtilities can help reduce water use indoors and outdoors:S Turn off irrigation systems on rainy days or when

it is extremely windy and adjust sprinklers sothat water lands only on the landscaped area.

S Adjust lawn mowers to a higher setting. Longergrass promotes deeper roots and shades the rootzone. Never remove more than one-third of theleaf blade in one mowing. Return mulchedclippings to the lawn.

S Spread organic mulch around plants to reduceevaporation and weeds.

S Wash only full loads of laundry and dishes.S Take short showers rather than tub baths.

Reducing showering time from eight to fiveminutes could save more than 600 gallonsper month.

S Don’t run the faucet while brushing teeth.For additional drought updates and water

conservation tips, visit the Colorado SpringsUtilities website at http://www.csu.org.

Photos by Sgt. Eric Glassey


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ACAP counselors help in civilian job searchBy David Winfrey and Meg Pearson

U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command

Army Career and Alumni Program

SAN ANTONIO — Under theVeterans’ Opportunity to Work Act,transitioning servicemembers mustattend five days of intensive transition-related classroom courses before theycan separate from service.

These courses cover the gamut ofjob-searching skills, resumes, education,goal-setting, financial management andmany other vital skills for competingsuccessfully in a crowded job market.

“The ACAP center and counselorsplay a critical role in helping lay thefoundation for a successful transition tocivilian life,” said Command Sgt. Maj.Earl L. Rice, U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command senior enlistedleader. “This is an opportunity Soldiershave that not everyone does, and weneed to make good use of it.”

Army Career and Alumni Programcounselors provide assistance toSoldiers before, during and afterattending the transition workshops toanswer questions, clarify information andhelp personalize all the informationcoming from departments of Labor,

Veterans’ Affairs, Army and otherorganizations that present informationduring the workshops.

Before attending the workshop, theACAP counselor helps the transitioningservicemember set thestage for transitionplanning. During thepre-separation briefingand initial counseling,the ACAP counselorassists the servicemem-ber with setting post-military goals, assessingthe state of currentskills, education andtraining, and evaluatingthe steps needed toreach desired goals.

This initial counsel-ing and planning leadsto developing a resume— not just the typicaldry, meaningless pieceof paper, but a com-pelling document thatmakes the case for hiring its owner. Astrong resume is a targeted documentthat presents a clear-eyed, compellingpersonal vision for what the applicantwants to do and what relevant knowledge,skills and abilities he brings to thetable. Such a resume requires thought

and direction; before even starting towrite, an ACAP counselor can help aservicemember define goals and assessstrengths and experience.

ACAP counselors can also provideuseful tools for translat-ing military experienceinto transferrable skillsand researching what isrequired in the service-member’s next career.An ACAP counselorbuilds a relationshipwith a servicememberthat will continuethroughout the entiretransition process.

During the five-day workshop, ACAPcounselors are availableas subject matter expertsand consultants. Service -members have manyquestions and start toreally think about howto present their skills

and strengths to their next employer. “ACAP has been available to

transitioning servicemembers for years,but with the new VOW Act legislation,the focus is much stronger on preparingpeople for their next careers,” saidRice. “We owe these heroes no less.”

In addition to setting goals andbuilding a targeted resume, the workshopclasses provide excellent information oneffective job-searching, which also beginswith careful planning. The militaryoccupational specialty crosswalk is atool that provides the “gap analysis”between current experience and jobgoals. As servicemembers start to realizethe importance of having specific goals,and having a timeline to achieve thosegoals, they begin to formulate theirIndividual Transition Plans. The ITP is animportant navigational tool for keepingtransition focused and on track to wherethe next big opportunity lies.

ACAP counselors contribute tothe ITP with one-on-one guidance andfeedback. Servicemembers can reachback to their ACAP counselors to goover individual concerns, get helpbrainstorming and articulating skills,and get personalized guidance on howto best present skills and experienceon a resume.

Transitioning servicemembers willhave a draft resume by the end of the workshop. This is a great time tofollow-up with an ACAP counselor forfeedback and guidance on the next steps.Whether a servicemember needs help

See ACAP on Page 13

“The focus ismuch strongeron preparingpeople for theirnext careers.We owe theseheroes no less.”

— Command Sgt. Maj. Earl L. Rice


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Join us for our main presentation (3:00-4:00 p.m.) featuring:An update on Fort Carson from senior leadership.

A community update from Dennis Hisey, Chair, El Paso County Board of County Commissioners & Chair, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Directors

A Question and Answer Panel follows (4:00-5:00 p.m.) with:H Major General Paul J. LaCamera, Commanding General,

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Military Care Network,H Terrance McWilliams, Director of Military & Veterans

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After doctors told her she’d never walkagain, Spc. Elizabeth Wasil ditched herwheelchair and pushed herself into theswimming pool.

“Seeing that is something I will neverforget,” said Lisa Stratman, Wasil’sstrength coach and World Class AthleteProgram assistant coach. “She used herarms and upper body to propel her throughthe water and started rehabbing herself.”

Wasil sustained bilateral hip injurieswhile she was deployed to Iraq in 2010.Through sheer determination she qualifiedfor the Warrior Games as part of TeamArmy in 2012 and 2013.

“The Warrior Games changed mylife,” Wasil said. “It took me from aWarrior Transition (Battalion) Soldier whowas struggling to try to return to the Army,to a (WCAP) member in one year.”

A swimmer with WCAP, Wasilunderwent rigorous physical therapy. Threeyears after her injuries, she qualified forthe Paralympics in swimming.

Because she qualifies in swimmingevents for the Paralympics, Wasil willrepresent the Army at the 2013 WarriorGames in wheelchair racing, shot put,discus and cycling. Since 2011, theWarrior Games have encouraged woundedwarriors from all of the services to get physically active. The games takeplace Saturday through May 17 at theU.S. Air Force Academy and OlympicTraining Center.

“(The games) gave me a whole newdrive, showed me things I never would’veknown that I was even able to do,” Wasilsaid. “It gave me an entire different outletthat I didn’t know was there. It helps giveinjured Soldiers a really strong foundationamongst each other, because there is nobetter support than a fellow injured Soldier.”

Wasil’s determination has broughtinspiration to others.

“She is the poster child for Paralympicgames,” said Capt. Jason Barber, strengthcoach, WCAP. “She has overcome adver-sity through hard work and determination.She is a great person to be around.”

Wasil said her goal is to establishcompetitive times within the sports thatshe will be participating in, so that more

female athletes have the opportunity tocompete, and to represent Team Army thebest that she can.

Wasil said that she is appreciative of allthe Warrior Games athletes for all of thehelp they have given to her.

“I cannot express how grateful that Iam for the support,” she said. “(TheWarrior Games) is an amazing programthat helps Soldiers heal.”

Editor’s note:This is the fourth feature highlighting Fort Carson participants

in the 2013 Warrior Games held Saturday-Thursday, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Warrior Games

Athlete defies odds

Spc. Elizabeth Wasil, swimmer,World Class Athlete Program,practices her wheelchair raceevents for the Warrior GamesTuesday 7, 2013 at Carson MiddleSchool, Fort Carson. Wasil willbe competing in hand-cycling,wheelchair racing, shotput,and discus events.

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2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam Public Affairs Office, 4th

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Feet shuffling back and forthas blows are traded, sweat andblood hitting the canvas, is just ascene out of a movie for some, butfor Staff Sgt. Reyes Marquez it ishis everyday life.

During his seven-year Armycareer, Marquez, indirect f ireinfantryman, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2ndBattalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, hasspent time in the Old Guard,served a tour in Afghanistan andcompeted at the highest levels ofamateur boxing as a part of theWorld Class Athlete Program.

Marquez is now with theWCAP for his second tour, andknows he’s lucky to get the chanceto do what he loves.

“I feel a sense of pride knowingthat I deployed, and now I am boxingfor the Army,” said Marquez.

Coaches welcomed Marquezback to the WCAP boxing teambecause of his devotion to both thesport and the Army.

“His dedication is above parcompared to a lot of Soldiers,”said Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos,assistant boxing coach, WCAP.

Marquez first boxed in theArmy in 2008 when he won theAll-Army tournament, later joiningWCAP in 2009, and plans tocompete in the 2016 Olympics.

“As a boxer, he is going to get

Staff Sgt. Reyes Marquez, indirect fire infantryman, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, and a boxer with the World Class Athlete Program, trains with a speed bagon Fort Carson, April 30. Marquez said the speed bag increases his hand-eye coordinationand helps with landing his punches more accurately.

WCAP return spurs 2016 Olympic dream

Staff Sgt. Reyes Marquez, right, indirect fire infantryman, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, lands a right cross on fellow WCAP boxer Spc. Steven Nelson duringa sparring session on Fort Carson, April 30.

far,” said Ramos. “He has tremen-dous potential to make it to the topof the nation, and possibly makeit to the Olympics in 2016.”

Marquez said he strives toown the ring and always do his best.

“There is something aboutknowing it’s just you and oneother guy in the ring,” saidMarquez. “It depends on (who)wants it more; that’s what makesme strive to be the best boxer inthe ring.”

Fighting at 152 pounds, downfrom his normal weight of 165,Marquez captured the seniormen’s title in the welterweightdivision at the USA BoxingNationals held in Spokane, Wash.,April 1-6.

“The competition this yearwas steep,” said Marquez. “At theend of the day, you have to pushyourself. There are a couple fightsthat you have to go through, andwhether you have the will or theyhave the will, that’s who will winthe fight.”

Being an elite boxer doesn’tcome easy.

Tuesday, Thursday andSaturday are sparring days, saidMarquez. Athletes have to watchwhat they eat, and cutting weightis hard when it is time to get ready for a fight, but allthe work he puts in is worth it.

“Every morning we get upand run, or do strength condi-tioning with the coaches,” saidMarquez. “That is something Ienjoy doing; I don’t really countthat as being hard. When you getin the ring, that is what is goingto pay off in the end.”

Marquez brings more to theteam than just his love of the sport.

“I think he makes the teambetter by providing experience,”said Ramos. “He has been therebefore. He has a lot of mentorshiphe can provide to the youngerboxers coming into the program.”

Marquez knows he can’t stayin the ring forever.

“One of my future goals isbecoming a coach at WCAP,” hesaid. “If not, I want to open myown gym. Boxing is one of thosesports that keeps a lot of youngkids from getting in trouble.”

“There is somethingabout knowingit’s just you andone other guy in the ring.”

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Spc. Eddie Garcia and Sgt. ChristopherSprivey rose above their peers to bring homegold for the 3rd Armored Brigade CombatTeam during the quarterly 4th InfantryDivision Best Chef Cook-off held at the FortCarson Culinary Arts Academy, April 25.

Garcia, Company G, 3rd Battalion, 29thField Artillery Regiment, and Sprivey,Company F, 1st Battalion, 68th ArmorRegiment, out-performed three other teams toclaim top honors.

Garcia was informed he would be representing the “Iron” Brigade the nightbefore the competition.

“I’ve never been in a cook-off before,” saidGarcia. “If somebody gives you an opportunitylike this, just take it and don’t question it.”

The two-member teams consisted of a chefand chef’s apprentice. The rules of the compe-tition followed the strict criteria set forth bythe American Culinary Federation, to includemeals being judged by ACF certified chefs.

“This (competition) helps the service-members further their education within theculinary world,” said Sherry Bolte, competitionjudge and chef instructor for the Fort Carson

Food Enhancement Program. “It’s a lot different when you go from the militaryaspect of cooking to the civilian aspect.”

This program helps the Soldiers to feedtheir passion of cooking and inspires creativity, Bolte said.

Returning for another shot at winningwas Spc. Tricia Blair, 609th Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th FieldArtillery Regiment, 214th Fires Brigade,Fort Sill, Okla.

“I love competing against people and seeinghow far I can really go,” said Blair whose teamearned second place in the Jan. 24 competition.“I have a game plan to win,” she said.

Each team produced a four-course meal,with the option of creating a dessert as the fourthcourse, using only ingredients provided, toinclude a mystery basket of meats. Teamswere given three hours to prepare the meal.Each course was separately presented to thepanel of three ACF certified judges and wasevaluated in categories such as presentation,taste and proper kitchen etiquette.

The consensus among the teams was thatthe greatest difficulty came from preparingand cooking one of the mystery meats, onethat none of the teams had cooked before.

“I never really worked with quail,” saidSprivey, team chef. “I found out the hardway that it’s a really delicate meat.”

“I’ve never even held quail before,”said Garcia, team chef ’s apprentice.“Trying to cook something like that was challenging.”

Time management was also difficult.“When we got to that last hour, time

seemed to fly by and we started gettingpressed for time,” said Sprivey. “Garciawas a big help. He was my ‘go-to’ guy andhelped keep track of time.”

“The other competitors were great,”Sprivey said, “but we just went in, madeour game plan and came out on top.”

Both Garcia and Sprivey said that theywere honored to represent the brigade.

“Being able to bring the gold back, afterit being away for so long, was a great success on my part and makes the brigadelook great as a whole,” said Garcia.

Above: Spc. Eddie Garcia, food servicespecialist, Company G, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rdArmored Brigade Combat Team, prepareschicken during the 4th Infantry DivisionBest Chef Cook-off, April 25. Garcia andSgt. Christopher Sprivey, Company F, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, took first place in the event.

Right: Spc. Tricia Blair, left, and Sgt. Jesse Mitchell, food service

specialists with 609th Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 5thField Artillery Regiment, 214th Fires

Brigade, Fort Sill, Okla., appear beforethe panel of judges to discuss the outcome of the four-course-meal.

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Pvt. Jonathan T. Jordan, 704th Brigade SupportBattalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, was convicted, consistent withhis plea, by a military judge, of one specificationof Article 85, desertion; four specifications ofArticle 86, AWOL; and two specifications of Article 112a, wrongful use of a controlled substance, during an April 11 special court-martial. He was sentenced to nine months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Sgt. Chad A. Sherman, 3rd Bn., 29th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Inf. Div., was convicted, contrary to his plea,by an enlisted panel, of one specification ofArticle 112a, wrongful use of a controlledsubstance; and one specification of Article 134,communicating a threat during an April 19 specialcourt-martial. He was sentenced to reduction toprivate, forfeiture of two-thirds of pay and allowancesfor two months and a bad conduct discharge.

Pfc. Kimberly Rivera, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., 4th IBCT,4th Inf. Div., was convicted, consistent with her plea,by a military judge, of two violations of Article 85,desertion, during an April 29 general court-martial.

She was sentenced to reduction to private, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, 14 monthsconfinement and a dishonorable discharge.

Pfc. Jermaine Collins Sr., 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg., 1stABCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted, contrary to hispleas, by a military judge, of one violation of Article85, desertion; and two violations of Article 86,AWOL; and, consistent with his plea, to one charge ofArticle 92, violation of a lawful order, during a May1 general court-martial. He was sentenced to reduc-tion to private, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, 14months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

The following are the results of cases triedon Fort Carson from April 11-May 1.Courts-Martial

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Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public

Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Grins and excited chatter greeted the sun as it roseover Red Rock Canyon in Colorado Springs April 25.

Soldiers with Headquarters and HeadquartersTroop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd ArmoredBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,brought their Family members to the canyon to jointhem for morning physical training and get a peekinto their Soldiers’ work day.

“This is a Family-oriented PT session whereSoldiers and Family members are allowed to gettogether to build cohesion in an informal settingoutside the Army environment,” said Capt. John

Rigsbee, commander, HHT. “The first sergeant andI wanted to get the Families together to show them‘this is the kind of things your Soldier goes throughevery morning,’ but in a more fun environment.”

The PT session consisted of a safety brief by 1st

Sgt. Michael Oliver, senior enlisted leader, HHT,then a four-mile walk or jog, depending on Familymembers’ abilities.

“My daughter felt really good about herself, beingable to jog with Soldiers,” said Sgt. Tonietta Morris,training room noncommissioned officer, HHT. “PTshouldn’t just be limited to Soldiers; this is a way toget the Family involved, and I think that is great.”

All members of the “family” were invited toparticipate, from children to pets.

“I like being able to spend time with my mom,”said William Paulk, 11, son of Sgt. 1st Class StaniPaulk, information operations noncommissionedofficer, HHT. “It was exciting going on the trailand through the rocks.”

The setting of Red Rock Canyon bolstered thecamaraderie felt between the Soldiers and Familymembers.

“Being able to meet everyone’s Family brings thetroop closer together as a family,” Morris said.“This is a cool place to come and do PT as a unit.”

The troop has plans to do similar Family PT sessions monthly.

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Town hall connects leaders, FamiliesStory and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram

1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Senior leaders of 1stArmored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, fieldedquestions from Soldiers, Families and loved ones during thefirst “Raider” Brigade Facebook Town Hall, April 13.

Questions ranged from rumors the brigade could begoing to Korea, to the possibility of sending Soldiers homeearly from a deployment to Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

When questions appeared on the Raider Brigade’sFacebook page wall, leaders at Fort Carson and CampBuehring worked together to provide the best answer.

“Communication is an important part of keeping ourSoldiers and Families resilient, particularly duringdeployments,” said Col. Joel Tyler, commander, 1st ABCT.“This town hall meeting provided an excellent opportunityto use familiar technology to share command informationin real time.”

Tyler and Command Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck, brigadesenior enlisted leader, said they were grateful to theSoldiers and their loved ones for participating in the eventand encouraged the Raiders to remain strong as the brigade

continues its nine-month deployment.“I want to thank you for your patience and your

resiliency as we go down this road together,” Tyler said. Rebuck suggested Family members band together

and take advantage of services offered for Families ofdeployed Soldiers.

“What I would ask of each and every one of you is tostay engaged with your Family readiness groups,”Rebuck said. “Make sure they know all your points ofcontact so you can feed information our way, and we canpass information on to you.”

Soldiers and their Families can submit questions tothe brigade Facebook page and expect a response within24 hours, said Capt. Tanya Roman, public affairs officer,1st ABCT. To take advantage of this opportunity, visithttp://www.facebook.com/RaiderBrigade, and post questions.

“Keeping our Soldiers and their Family membersinformed is one of the brigade commander’s main priorities,”Roman said. “That is why we do events like this. We are eagerto ease the stress caused by lack of information, and havefound social media to be very helpful in providing immediateresponses; something our Families seem to appreciate.”

The next Raider Brigade Facebook town hall is slatedfor June 22.

polishing off a resume or even justgetting started, an ACAP counselor isa valuable resource.

The ACAP counselor can review aresume to make sure it “pops” andstrongly presents the servicemember’svalue to that next employer.Counselors coach servicemembers onhow to tailor a resume to the job hewants and is a good second set ofeyes to be sure the resume is sharpand error-free.

Most of all, ACAP counselors canhelp servicemembers make the resumematter by assisting them with all theother important pieces of an effectivejob search, to include networking,researching and interviewing.

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Col. Joel Tyler, left, commander,1st Armored Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, and brigade staff answer questions posed by “Raider”Brigade Soldiers and their loved ones during a FacebookTown Hall, April 13 at CampBuehring, Kuwait.

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Miscellaneous

Self-help weed control program — Department ofDefense regulations require training for peopleapplying pesticides on military installations. Unitsinterested in participating in the program must sendSoldiers for training on the proper handling, trans-portation and application of herbicides. Once individuals are properly trained by the Directorate ofPublic Works base operations contractor, Fort CarsonSupport Services, Soldiers can be issued theappropriate products and equipment so units can treatweeds in rocked areas around their unit. Weed controltraining sessions for Soldiers are available the firstand third Monday of the month through Septemberfrom 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products andequipment will be available for Soldiers on a handreceipt. Each unit may send up to five people fortraining. For more information about the DPWSelf-Help Weed Control Program, call 492-0166.

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

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is locatedin building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hoursof operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Theoffice assists Soldiers with room assignments andterminations. For more information call 526-9707.

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

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Center from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to allactive members and those interested in becomingfuture SAMC members. The club was originally aU.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom-missioned officers but is now an Armywide programfor those who meet the criteria and have proventhemselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1stClass Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information.

Directorate of Public Works services — DPW isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — FortCarson Support Services service order desk can bereached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen-cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call EricBailey at 719-491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash containers, trashis overflowing or emergency service is required.

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call BryanDorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected].

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or [email protected].

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call GaryGrant at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

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

• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at524-0786 or email [email protected] torequest latrines, for service or to report damagedor overturned latrines.

• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 oremail [email protected] to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiersshould call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone numberfor after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with aminimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army PhysicalFitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held May 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at VeteransChapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call526-5613/5614 for details.

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. tonoon the second and third Wednesday of eachmonth at the Freedom Performing Arts Center,building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenueand Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Officerecommends spouses accompany Soldiers to thebriefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.

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

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

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays inbuilding 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m.and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m.,with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers arerequired to bring Department of the Army Form5118, signed by their physician and battalion commander, and a pen to complete forms. Call526-4730/4583 for details.

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

Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility

• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Initial and partial issues — Monday-Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.

• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call526-3321.

• Unit issues and turn ins — requireapproval, call 526-5512/6477.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

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

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

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

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInfor mation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Monday-Wednesday andFriday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedThursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for details.

Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processingwork orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customersupport is by appointment only, call 526-2900.The Work Management Branch is located inbuilding 1219.

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floorof building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipmentunder Full Replacement Value claimants must submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or AfterDelivery Form 1851 for additionally discovereditems to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimantsmust log into Defense Personal Property System athttp://www.move.mil and submit the claim withinnine months directly to the carrier to receive fullreplacement value for missing or destroyed items.All other claims should be submitted to the ClaimsOffice within two years of the date of delivery ordate of incident. Call the Fort Carson ClaimsOffice at 526-1355 for more information.

Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRPprocess. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers of attorney or notary services toSoldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP processcan receive legal assistance and powers of attorney atthe main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St.,building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center.Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays andFridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)

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

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

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

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

Special Forces briefings areheld Wednesdays from noonto 1 p.m. Special Operations Forcesbriefings are heldWednesdays from 1-2 p.m.Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

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Story and photos bySgt. Jonathan C. Thibault

4th Combat Aviation Brigade Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

In the military, 76 percent of all first marriages end in divorce and two out of fivemarried couples are involved in domestic assault,according to Chap. (Capt.) Paul Roman.

“These are ridiculous statistics. I believethat (marriage) retreats can help people learnhow to communicate well and know how to juggle their military and home life, which will make them better Soldiers with strongerFamilies,” said Roman, brigade chaplain, 4thCombat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.

“My goal in the military is to help create people (who) are responsible enough to take care of their Families, to teach them to communicate and love each other,” said Roman.

During a 60-day campaign, Roman has provided relationship guidance to 220 couples,150 single Soldiers and 64 Families through the course of 20 retreats.

The 220 couples were counseled during marriage retreats at Glen Eyrie Big Horn Lodge in Colorado Springs, April 25.

Roman believes there are many roles thatSoldiers have to take on and wants to createhealthy Families and Soldiers in the military.

“I want to stop this cycle of divorce and negative things happening in marriages that are pervasive in the Army,” Roman said.

Besides the retreat classes, couples got toengage in teambuilding activities conducted on Glen Eyrie’s Transformation Course.

Dr. Greg Cope, transformation course director, uses the course to teach couples to communicate through experiences performed on each obstacle of the course.

“I think people learn more through active

learning,” said Cope. “They learn faster becausethey relate to that experience. My job is to pull these couples out of business mode and put them into play

mode, which helps with the learning process.I give them guided questions at the end, and the experience is enough to help themapply these activities to real-life events.”

Staff Sgts. Mindy and Theo Nalezynski,both from Company D, 2nd General AviationSupport Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div., both said they benefited from attending the retreat.

“The retreat has taught me to be a betterlistener and not to jump to conclusions

without talking about it with my husband,” saidMindy Nalezynski. “I have a better perspective on communication now.”

“Definitely, this retreat has given me a betterunderstanding of the opposite sex, and it helps usget away from the office for awhile,” said TheoNalezynski. “These activities help us understandhow important it is to communicate.”

Roman plans to continue ramping up his programs despite the challenges of a shrinking budget, noting money issues will not hinder the programs because he can hold them anywhere. Hisgoal is to show Soldiers that the Army and the 4thCAB leadership cares about them and their Families.

Staff Sgts. Mindy and TheoNalezynski, both from

Company D, 2nd GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion,

4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry

Division, climb the rock wall at the transformation

course at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs,

April 25, tied together and carryinga cup of water.

Couples improve communication

Chap. (Capt.) Paul Roman, brigade chaplain, 4th CombatAviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, counsels couples ofthe 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th AviationRegiment, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div., during a marriage retreatat Glen Eyrie Big Horn Lodge in Colorado Springs, April 25.

Dr. Greg Cope, right, director of transformationcourse, briefs couples from the 2nd GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion, 4th AviationRegiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4thInfantry Division, about the transformationcourse at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, April 25.

“My goal ... is to help create people (who) are responsibleenough to take care of theirFamilies, to teach them to communicate and love each other.”

— Chap. (Capt.) Paul Roman


Claims to the estate

Spc. Trinidad Santiago — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Jason Borque at 503-1051.

Spc. Charles McClure — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Jason Borque at 503-1051.

Upcoming events

Job fair — Civilianjobs.com hosts a job fair Tuesdayat the Elkhorn Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all servicemembers, veterans and Family members, attendees may pre-registeronline at http://www.civilianjobs.com/. Call 678-819-4153 or visit http://www.civilianjobs.com/for more information.

TRICARE challenges — UnitedHealthcare Military& Veterans assumed management of the TRICAREprogram for the western region April 1. There areno changes to supported benefits for TRICAREbeneficiaries and all existing referrals for coveredbenefits will be honored by UMV. Questions aboutcovered benefits or TRICARE coverage should bedirected to the TRICARE Service Center insideEvans Army Community Hospital or UMV at 888-874-9378. For more information, visithttps://www.uhcmilitarywest. com.

Employment Expo — Pikes Peak CommunityCollege hosts a military and veterans employmentexpo Wednesday through May 17. The college,located at 5675 S. Academy Blvd., offers freeresume, interviewing and branding classes from7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15-16 and an opportunityto meet with potential employers May 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is open to all service-members, veterans and spouses. Visit http://mvee.org/ for more information and to register.

General announcements

Spouses club gives back — The Mountain PostSpouses Club donated funds raised throughout the year to the 4th Infantry Division gift shop, the Mountain Post Santa’s Workshop, the IvyMountain Layette, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Pikes Peak Region Crawford House SafePassage and the Southeast Armed ServicesYMCA. Email [email protected] formore information or to get involved with the club.

Changes to dining facility — Beginning June 1the Evans Army Community Hospital DFACwill reduce menu options on weekends and holidays. Weekends and federal holiday hoursare: breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. The DFACoffers an assortment of nutritious grab-n-goitems during these meal hours: breakfast —assorted beverages, cold cereal, assorted pastries, hard-boiled eggs, breakfast burritos,scones, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt; lunch anddinner — assorted beverages, assorted pre-madesandwiches, assorted pre-made salads, freshfruit, yogurt, assorted desserts. Call 526-7968or 7973 for more information.

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

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

New health care system — United Health CareMilitary and Veterans became the prime TRICAREcontractor this month. As with any large scale

transition, there are inevitable challenges to workthrough. If a patient is experiencing any unusualoccurrences or has questions about primary caremanager changes, network referrals, authorizedproviders, or these type issues, contact the United Health Care Military and Veterans call center at 877-988-WEST(9378).

New EFMP Location — The Exceptional FamilyMember Program at the Evans Army CommunityHospital campus is now located in room 2124 of the Woods Soldier Family Care Center. EFMPis open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overseas screenings are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact EFMP at526-7805 for more information

Adult immunizations — Adult patients can visit their Family Medicine Clinics for all immunizations.The Allergy Clinic will no longer provide adultimmunizations. Contact your primary medicalprovider or clinic for more information

Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committeemembers. No experience is needed. Training will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff.There is always a need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help out at various activities.Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobsonat [email protected] or the Cub Master,Robert Jepsen, [email protected] put Scout Volunteer in the subject line.

Triple Threat expands — The Southeast FamilyCenter and Armed Services YMCA hosts TripleThreat meetings for Family members of militarypersonnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursdayevenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet WingDrive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details.

Medications self-care program suspended — Due tofiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospitalis suspending the over-the-counter medication self-care program. All self-care classes have been cancelled pending further information, and traininginformation will be removed from the EvansPreventive Medicine Web page. Contact PreventiveMedicine at 526-8201 for more information.

Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to participate in the military mentoring program,which matches children with adult volunteers whoserve as positive role models. Visit http://www.biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information.

Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance withthe requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is toadvise bargaining unit employees that: you areentitled to union representation in meetings heldin connection with an investigation if: 1. Themeeting is conducted by one or more agency representatives. 2. The agency representatives areconducting an examination in connection with aninvestigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4.You reasonably believe that the examination mayresult in disciplinary action. 5. You request unionrepresentation. All five conditions must be met.

Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — The Directorate of Emergency Services operatesGate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.,regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along Essayons Road, which is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to access several ranges and training areas, so the road remains open during all conditions. In order to notify the motorists of the actual roadconditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions”status signs are now located along Butts andEssayons roads showing whether road conditionsare green, amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and the other is on Essayons Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic.

Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicineclinics are in the process of changing names. IronHorse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital)is changing its name to Warrior Family MedicineClinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located onthe second floor of the Woods Soldier Family CareClinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse FamilyMedicine Clinic. These are only name changes.Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary

care manager/team in their regular clinic location.Automated medical referral — A new automated

reminder system is now in place for medical referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a civilian specialist in the network will receive a phone call from the Colorado Springs MilitaryHealth System. The call will remind patients tomake an appointment. If a patient has already madean appointment, an option will allow him to reportthat information. There is also an option to cancelthe referral. Unless acted upon, these reminderswill recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 for more information on the automated call system.

Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The FortCarson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit andcredit cards. The shop, located in building 305, isopen Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email [email protected] for more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at the recyclingcenter located near the main exchange.

IMCOM recruits — Installation ManagementCommand is recruiting junior and mid-levelemployees to participate in a DevelopmentalAssignment Program. DAP is designed to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ,IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fundemployees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positionscomparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic plan specializing in developmental assignments through various functional areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides multifunctional trainingand assignments to strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broaderresponsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well-rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by contacting your organization’s training coordinatoror the Workforce Development Program.

Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urgecommunity members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In theevent 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 526-7111for more information.


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Soldiers, Airmen and members of the community celebrated the long-standing partnership between the American Red Cross and thearmed forces Tuesday, during an event recognizing volunteers and their service at installations across the Pikes Peak region.

Hosted by the American RedCross on the grounds of the El PomarFoundation’s Penrose House inColorado Springs, the evening’s military ties were unmistakable as the4th Infantry Division Brass BandQuintet provided music and a 4th Inf.Div. color guard marked the beginningof the formal portion of the evening.

Event emcee and Pikes PeakChapter member Deborah MacSwainprovided historical background, notingthe Pikes Peak Chapter began its service to the armed forces in 1914 by shipping medical supplies to troops during World War I, and hasserved in every major conflict since.

“You and our past Red Cross volunteers have continued to providethe much needed and much appreciatedservices to our military and theirFamilies,” said MacSwain.

“Now we have the programs for ourwounded warriors,” MacSwain said.“Maybe you remember the old hospitalat Fort Carson. Thousands of Red Crossvolunteers walked through those wings

and halls delivering crafts, books, magazines, writing letters home for the injured, being a friendly listener, planning special programs and activities— just like most of you do today atEvans Army (Community) Hospital, the (U.S. Air Force) Academy, Petersonand Schriever (Air Force bases).”

“Much has changed, but not thedeep love and dedication each of you have as a Red Cross volunteerserving our military,” she said.

Following MacSwain’s detailed history, volunteers and staff modeledthe evolution of Red Cross uniforms,including a World War II-era uniformmodeled by Jennifer Antonia, wife of 4th Inf. Div. Chief of Staff Col.Bruce Antonia.

“We’ve seen over the last 11 years of ground force deployment andnearly 20 years of naval and Air Forcedeployment into the Gulf, a substantialop temp that has caused difficulties for Families across all of our services,”

said retired Air Force Gen. VictorRenuart, former commander of North American Aerospace DefenseCommand and U.S. Northern Commandand current armed forces nationalsenior adviser for the Red Cross.

“And as we’ve seen those manifestin both recovering wounded as well asFamilies hit with tragedies during thosedeployments, the Red Cross has been onthe spot to ensure that the notificationsare made. But more importantly, thatfollow-up care case management, andfocus on Family needs continues.”

Medical Department ActivityCommander Col. John McGrath accepteda “Partnership of Excellence” award on behalf of Evans Army CommunityHospital, where Red Cross volunteersprovide medical assistance in clinics.

“We could not take care of everyone at Evans hospital without thehelp of the volunteers,” said McGrath.“They’re even more important nowduring sequestration time, and whenfurloughs take place.”

McGrath and Air Force Col.Timothy Ballard, commander of 10th Medical Group at the Air ForceAcademy, presented Chris Sheppardwith the Fort Carson Station Volunteerof the Year award for his work in theEACH Behavioral Health Clinic.

“It’s huge for us,” Ballard said ofthe impact Red Cross volunteers have,noting that they contribute 900 hoursper month to the Air Force Academymission. “If it wasn’t for the volunteers,

we couldn’t get it all done.“Volunteers help facilitate all sorts

of coordination of care,” Ballard said.Throughout the evening, dozens of

volunteers were recognized for theirwork at Fort Carson, the Air ForceAcademy and Peterson and SchrieverAir Force bases, contributing anywhere from one year to more than30 years as part of the Red Cross.

Emergency medical technicianand Army spouse Lisa Brown wasamong the volunteers recognized.Brown attributes the fact that she isnow an EMT to the medical assistantprogram the Red Cross provides for military spouses.

“It’s to introduce spouses to themedical field to see if they like it,”Brown said, explaining the program,which takes nearly three months tocomplete and is free of charge. “I recommend it to other military spouses.”

The program takes place atEACH, where doctors and nursesteach classes during the first twoweeks. The remaining time in the program is spent working in clinics.

Brown’s husband, Staff Sgt. JasonBrown, MEDDAC, has supervisedparticipants in the program.

“We tell them how to do IVs, oxygen therapy. We evaluate them on their skills,” said Jason Brown. “It’s a very good program that the Red Cross supports.

“Patients thank (the volunteers),” he said. “They work very hard.”

“We could not takecare of everyoneat Evans hospitalwithout the helpof the volunteers.”

— Col. John McGrath


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You text, play games and share photosand video. You update your status, postcomments and maybe even spend sometime in a virtual world. Being connectedonline is how you live your life.

As you spend more and more of yourtime online, it can be easy to overshare,embarrass yourself, mess up your computerand possibly get messages from creepypeople. The truth is that there are somerisks involved in socializing, playing and communicating online.

Whether connecting through a com-puter or smartphone, the best tool to helpavoid risks online is your brain. Whenyou’re ready to post or send a message ora photo, download a file, game or pro-gram, or shop for something — stop for asecond. Think about things such as do youknow and trust who you’re dealing with;what you’re sharing or downloading and how will you feel if the informationends up somewhere you didn’t intend?

Asking a few key questions can helpprotect yourself, friends and the computer.

The next time you’re online, thinkabout what you share with others. Do youforward pictures or videos of your friendsfrom your phone? Do you have a profileon a social network or a blog? You have

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consequences. The pictures you post andthe words you write can affect the peoplein your life. Think before you post and share. What you post could have a bigger “audience” than you think. Evenif you use privacy settings, it’s impossibleto completely control who sees yoursocial networking profile, pictures, videosand texts. Before you click send, thinkabout how you will feel if your family,teachers, coach or neighbors find it.

Ï Once you post information online,you can’t take it back. You may thinkthat you’ve deleted information from a site — or that you will delete it later.Know that older versions may exist on other people’s computers. Thatmeans your posts could be living somewhere — permanently.

Ï Get friends’ and family members’ OKbefore sharing photos or videos theyare in. Online photo albums are great forstoring and sharing pictures of specialevents, and camera phones make it easyto capture every moment. Stop and thinkabout your own privacy — and otherpeople’s — before you share photos

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More than 1,200 community members attended at meet and greetwith Iron Man, Saturday at the Fort Carson Exchange. According toofficials, the line began forming at 2 a.m. as children, some dressedas the super hero, and adults stood in line to have their picturestaken with Iron Man. Due to the large turnout, Iron Man stayed anextra hour in order to meet all his fans.

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Courtesy photo

Staff Sgt. Zack Askins, 62nd Ordnance Company, 242nd EODBattalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), tackles the rollingmud and balance beam donning a bomb suit.

2nd Lt. Harry Murphy, right, 3rdBattalion, 16th Field Artillery

Regiment, 2nd Armored BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

and Maj. Earl Brown, Headquartersand Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf.

Div., cannonball into the first of four water pits at the rolling mudand balance beam obstacle near

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A bloodied racer leaps over the fire jump during the elite division of the Colorado Military Spartan Race at Iron Horse Park Saturday. After leaping the wall of fire, competitors faced four gladiators wielding pugil sticks at the finish line.

Explosive ordnance disposal technician Staff Sgt. Zack Askins ran the Colorado Military SpartanSprint for the second year in a row. This year, he ran it in an 85-pound bomb suit.

“It got considerably heavier after every water obstacle,” said Askins, 62nd Ordnance Company, 242nd EOD Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD).

Askins said it took him just under four hours tocomplete the race and other athletes helped himthroughout the course, encouraging him and pulling him up muddy trenches.

“It was a challenge, but it proves to people that we can do anything we have to in the suit,” he said.

Askins wore the suit in support of fellow EOD technician Eric Johnson, who will be running the Tough Mudder competition in Pittsburgh in a similarsuit to raise money for wounded EOD warriors. Johnson will run the “Bomb Suit Mudder” in August.

Suited warrior

Race sparks Spartan feverBy Andrea Sutherland

Mountaineer staff

2nd Lt. Harry Murphy and Maj. Earl Brown stared at the giant mud pit.

“Cannonball?” Brown asked.“Cannonball,” said Murphy, nodding.

The two took a running start, leapt into the air and kerplunked into the muddy water as spectatorslaughed and cheered.

Murphy, a fire direction officer with 1st Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, said the water was cold and “almost refreshing.”

He added thatdespite mud and watergoing up his nose, heenjoyed the race.

“I liked the excessive amounts ofmud pits. It’s like a boyhood dream cometrue,” he said. “Sleepingin the mud during field trainings helped(me prepare for therace). I’m used to being dirty from my military training.”

Murphy ran the racewith a team of friends,including his fiancée.

“She was an additional source ofencouragement. We

helped each other and pushed each other,” he said. “It wasa fun challenge, especially with a group of friends.”

More than 10,000 racers battled 4.5 miles of mud, dirt,muck, sludge, hills and obstacles Saturday and Sunday during the second Colorado Military Spartan Race in Iron Horse Park, which was hosted by the Directorate ofFamily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. According to the Spartan website, the sun and dehydration provedoverwhelming for Saturday athletes while some Sundayracers had to be pulled off of the course due to hypothermia.

“It was brutal,” said April Luu, a former Fort CarsonSoldier and elite Spartan athlete.

Luu placed first among females and 11th overall with a time of 52 minutes, 1 second.

“I killed it,” she said. “To stand on your home turf and win, it was awesome.”

Luu said the 28 obstacles and hill climbs made for a fierce race.

“It was a good leg burner,” she said.Luu currently holds the No. 1 title for female

Spartan athletes in the world. Leilani Luu, 9, followed in her mother’s footsteps,

competing in the Junior Spartan Race — a one-mile course with junior obstacles for children ages 4-13. Leilani finished fifth among female athletes.

“She’s going after it, just like her mama,” said April Luu.

For the next seven weeks April Luu will train

for the Utah Spartan Beast, a 12-mile course dubbed the“race from hell.”

Designed by seven “ultra” athletes and a Royal Marine,the Spartan Race began in 2005 and has evolved into a worldwide racing community. The Spartan Sprints are a little more than three miles and feature between 15 and 20obstacles. The Super Spartan is eight-plus miles and featuresmore than 20 obstacles. The Spartan Beast, known as “thetoughest race on the planet,” features more than 25 obstacles.

Should April Luu win the Spartan Beast, she’ll earn a free entry into the Death Race, a 24- to 48-hour contest that pushes athletes to their breaking points withobstacles, trail racing and physical and mental challenges.According to the Spartan website, 90 percent of racers do not complete the course.

At Fort Carson, athletes participated in the SpartanMilitary Sprint, a longer race than the Spartan Sprint with almost twice as many obstacles. Athletes climbed

“Commo” hill at four different points in the race, dragging blocks of cement, carrying weighted rucksacks and sandbags. Racers made their way through frigid water in mud trenches, climbed ropes, flipped tires and crawled under a 100-yard barbed-wire mud pit.

Some added an extra adventure to the race.

Toward the end of their race, DianeSantos and Mike Santos of Arizona took the opportunity to exchange vowsbeneath the cargo net. According to the Spartan website, the two leapt the fire pit together as the Spartan gladiatorsformed “a guard of honor” around the couple as Mike Santos carried hisbride across the finish line.Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch

Competitors negotiate theover-under-over-under-overobstacle during the 4.5-mileColorado Military Spartan Raceat Iron Horse Park, Saturday.

ColoradoMilitary Spartan Racecompetitorsnavigate theirway through a100-yard barbedwire crawlSaturday at Iron Horse Park.

Race sparks Spartan fever

Photo by Devin Fisher

Legal Assistance Office

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is a federally-enacted statute that updated and replacedthe Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act. Aspresently written, the SCRA offers numerous protections for individuals who enter the military,are called to active-duty service in the military or are deployed on military orders.

Some of the more common protections include lease termination, stay of proceedings and interest rate reduction.

With respect to residential leases, the SCRAmay authorize a servicemember to terminate earlywithout penalty. Generally, servicemembers can terminate a residential lease early, provided theyreceived permanent change-of-station orders or to a new location or orders to deploy for a period of more than 90 days.

In order to properly invoke this right, service-members must comply with the notice provisions of the controlling lease agreement. Typically, leases require servicemembers to provide writtennotice 30 days in advance of terminating their residential lease; however, some leases may extendthe notice period to 60 days.

One of the more significant SCRA benefits

authorizes a stay of pending civil and administrative proceedings.

To be eligible for a stay of proceedings, servicemembers must be inthe military service or within 90 days of release from military service andhave notice of the pending proceeding.Additionally, servicemembers may berequired to request a stay of proceedingswith the governing court.

Such requests must include two letters:one from the servicemember and one fromthe commanding officer. Both letters must outlinehow the servicemember’s military duty requirementsmaterially affect his ability to appear at the scheduled proceeding. The servicemember’s lettermust note when an appearance would be feasibleand the commanding officer’s letter must explicitlystate that military leave is not presently authorized.

While a servicemember may be granted a stayof proceedings, that does not mean the pendingaction was disposed of; he must be diligent inaddressing the matter when his military dutyrequirement allows.

As for interest rate reduction, the SCRA allowsa servicemember to reduce interest on debts thatexisted prior to entry on active duty to a rate of 6

percent. For a debtto qualify for an interest

rate reduction it must have existed prior to entry to or activation on active duty.

The SCRA extends this benefit to both secured debts

and debts held jointly with the servicemember’s spouse. The SCRA

mandates that a creditor forgive all interest above 6 percent, thus lowering the monthly payment. Conversely, a creditor may not accelerate a debt as a result of reducing theinterest rate. The SCRA is clear that the benefit is a reduction in the monthly payment, not anacceleration of the principal balance owed.

The SCRA has a number of other protections to include provisions concerning default judgments,tolling of a statute of limitations, evictions, foreclosures, mortgages, automobile leases, taxation and voting rights.

Call the Legal Assistance Office at 526-5572 for more information on the SCRA or to make an appointment.


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Has someone in your organization recently received kudos? Contact Mountaineer staff at 526-4144 or email [email protected].

8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group isopen to members of all branches of service.Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for details.

Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact

Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for study times and location.

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

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious

Support Office)” for events and schedules.Vacation Bible School volunteers — Crew and

station leaders are needed June 10-14, from8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Must be at least 16 years old. Email [email protected].

Club Beyond is a program for military middleschool teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call719-355-9594 for dates and times.

Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group forsixth- through 12th-graders meets Sundayfrom 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Call 526-5744 for more information.

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

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

Protestant Women of the Chapel meetsTuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available.Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details.

Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly InstituteClass (Bible study) isWednesday at 6 p.m. at Veterans MemorialChapel. Food is provided. Call 971-219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email [email protected] formore information.

Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends whoare suicide survivors, meetsthe second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

PROTESTANTFriday 4:30 p.m. Intercessory prayer, Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4570Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

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

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

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

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Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 for information.

Commentary by Chap. (Lt. Col.) Howard Fields

4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Is recycling the trash a holy act? Isfixing the roof, cleaning out the foodpantry or helping children with theirhomework holy? Absolutely.

“You shall be holy, for I, theEternal your God, am holy.” These are the words that introduce Leviticus19. In Leviticus, we are not only commanded by God to “be holy,” butwe are provided with an exhaustive list of activities that define holiness.

The list covers a wide variety ofhuman activity to include:

⌦ Leave the corners of your field and fruit in your vineyardfor the poor to glean

⌦ Don’t steal⌦ Don’t lie ⌦ Don’t rob your neighbor ⌦ Pay your employees in a

timely manner ⌦ Treat the blind and the deaf

properly ⌦ Be righteous in judgment, not

favoring the poor or the rich ⌦Love your neighbor as you love

yourselfWhat do all of these command-

ments have in common? They all tell

us how to interact with the worldaround us, with the people weencounter, in a positive way. Holinessis about how we treat others, conductbusiness and treat our employees. In order to be holy we must act in the most mundane of ways.

When we recycle our trash weare caring for the land for which we are responsible. Keeping our roofsafe is as much a commandment asany other. Few of us in the militaryown a wheat field to leavecorners for the poor. When we clean out our cannedgoods and donate groceries toa food pantry or soup kitchenwe are fulfilling the obligationof sharing our resources.Teaching our children thesevalues is truly a holy act. That latest science project on the environment may seemtedious, it teaches our children(and us) about sharing resources.

Some of the inconveniences weface can be frustrating. We are askedto conserve water, leaving our lawns to nature this year as we minimallywater here in Colorado Springs.Rather than seeing this as a burden,we can see it as the right thing to dofor our community as a whole. Wefind a renewed appreciation for

the gift that water is. We make themundane act of not watering our lawns into the holy act of preservingprecious resources.

Holiness is often seen as “other,”as something separate. God is referredto as holy and a sacred object may be seen as holy.

This type of holiness must be

found. However, when we do a simpleact, such as giving to charity or helping one another, we are not finding holiness, we are making holiness. However we believe or not inour faiths, however we interpret ourScripture, treating each other and our community with respect, making holiness is a shared ideal.

“You shall beholy, for I, theEternal yourGod, am holy.

— Leviticus 19: 2

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Mountaineer Sports Feature

Members of the Team Armyseated volleyball team practice at Iron Horse Sportsand Fitness Center May 3. The fourth Warrior Gamesreturn to Colorado SpringsSaturday-Thursday. Admissionto sporting events at the U.S.Olympic Training Center andU.S. Air Force Academy is free and open to the public.The Warrior Games featurewounded, ill and injured servicemen and women whowill compete in seven sports— archery, cycling, shooting,sitting volleyball, swimming,track and field and wheelchairbasketball, according to eventorganizers. Visit http://www.teamusa.org/warriorgamesfor the complete schedule.

Story and photo by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer staff

After the Wolfpack volleyballteam won its first game, coachDavid Joseph was so elated hesaid he hoped his team would end the season undefeated.

The crew has since fallenfrom the undefeated ranks, butthat hasn’t kept the players from having just as much fun on thecourt as they did when they wontheir season opener.

Team captain Raeann Buttssaid the Wolfpack season will be a huge success, based on the obstacles it had to overcome tofield a team for each of its contests.

“Most of us are cooks (at WolfDining Facility) so it’s hard for us to organize a practice duringthe week. We’ve been trying topractice (on) weekends (which) is working pretty good for us.

“We have been playing prettygood lately, even though we havefaced some very tough teams,”Butts said. “We have a lot of confidence in each other and that shows ... we have been closein every match we have playedthis year,” Butts said.

She said the cooks like the environment the volleyball courtgives them, helping them to understand each other in an atmosphere outside of work.

“After being at work all day it is really a joy to come out andplay as a unit. We don’t have a lot of players that have a lot ofvolleyball experience, thoughwe have a few players that have had the opportunity to play in junior high or highschool,” Butts said.

Butts said the team’s goalnow is to continue to have fun and be in a position to win the post title.

Wolpack onprowl forvictories

A Wolfpack player leaps over defenders to power home a point during intramural volleyballaction May 2 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

The Fort Carson Exchange is hosting members ofthe St. Louis Rams cheerleading team May 18.

The cheerleaders will meet, greet and sign autographs for Soldiers and their Familiesfrom noon to 2 p.m. The cheerleaders are alsoscheduled to be at the Thunder Alley BowlingCenter beginning at 7 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host Fort CarsonAppreciation Night Saturday.

The Sky Sox play the Omaha StormChasers, the Kansas City Royals triple-A affiliate,at 6:05 p.m. at Security Service Field in ColoradoSprings. Free ticket vouchers — a limit of 10 per Family — are available at Information,Tickets and Registration.

The vouchers need to be exchanged at theSecurity Service Field box office, located nearPowers Boulevard and Barnes Road. If the game is cancelled, the tickets will be good for admissionto another game this year. Gates open at 5 p.m.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfareand Recreation sponsors a football combine,designed to help athletes improve their athleti-cism, Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at theIron Horse Sports and Fitness Center complex.

The testing will be similar to what the players experience in high school, said LeviHokkala, DFMWR Intramural Sports Office, whois running the event. He said it will also allowplayers to see where they stand, what skills theyare good at and which ones they can improve.

“The whole idea behind the combine is togive a baseline standard as it pertains to yourpower, which we will test with vertical and longjumping,” Hokkala said. “We will also test theplayers’ speed by having them run a 40-yard dash(and) test and see how well the players can movelaterally, doing the 5-10-5 drill. Each of the testsare designed to test the overall athleticism of theplayers and suggests ways for them to improvefrom where they are at this point.”

For more information on the combine, call526-3972.

Friday is the last day toregister athletes for the Youth ServicesCenter summer sports program.

Summer sportsinclude track, baseball,volleyball and T-ball.Registration can bedone in person atParent Central Services,building 1518 onPrussman Boulevard, oronline at https:// web-trac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Call 526-4425 for more information.

The Outdoor SwimmingPool opens for the summer seasonMay 24.

People can “like”Fort Carson Aquaticson Facebook to keep upwith the latest information on thepool. Call 526-4093 formore information on aquatics activities.

The Military PoliceRegiment Associationsponsors a golf tournament May 20with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at theCheyenne ShadowsGolf Club.

Cost for the tournament is $35 foractive-duty militaryand $45 for civilianand corporate players.Prizes include trophiesfor winning team members, clubs for in-coursecontests, lunch and certificates for free golf. For more information, call 526-8995.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the secondSergeants Major Academy golf event June 13.

The four-person scramble begins at 11 a.m.with check-in; driving range will be open.

Welcoming remarks will be at 12:30 p.m. and the shotgun start is at 1 p.m. There will be anawards ceremony and dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Entry deadline is June 5; tournament is limited to 144 golfers. Officials said the proceeds will provide backpacks and school supplies for installation students, holiday food baskets, scholarships for military Familiesand support of noncommissioned officer andSoldier of the year programs.

Contact Timothy Jackson at [email protected] or [email protected] more information.

The National Physique Committee 2013 MileHigh Figure, Bikini Physique and NaturalBodybuilding and International Federation ofBodybuilding and Fitness Women’s Physiquechampionships will be held in Denver June 1.

The event, which features military athletes,takes place at the Colorado Heights UniversityTheater, 3001 South Federal Blvd., in Denver.Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. and the finals beginat 4:30 p.m. The event will feature professionalwomen athletes as well as amateur competitors.Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets.

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season.

The next opportunity is when the Rockiestake on the San Francisco Giants May 16 at 6:40p.m. and at 6:10 p.m. May 18. The Rockies willalso offer special ticket buys for series with theHouston Astros May 29 and 30 at 6:40 p.m., and the Los Angeles Dodgers May 31 at 6:40 p.m. and June 1 and 2 at 2:10 p.m. Militarypersonnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/outfieldarea for their Family and friends for $14 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discountfrom the usual range of $21-$39.

Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for themilitary discount and provide reference number21231001 to take advantage of the offer. Thisoffer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seatingareas are subject to availability, limits may applyand all areas are not available for each game.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson


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BNT’s Johnathan Marquez scores ahead of the throw during action Saturday at Skyview Sports Complex in Colorado Springs. The BNT team fell in the championship game, 13-12, on a walk-off home run. The BNT softball team, ateam consisting of Fort Carson Soldiers that play off post in tournaments, willhost a three-game minimum softball tournament Saturday at the Mountain PostSports Complex. Cost is $200 per team. For more information, contact AndreWhite at [email protected].

Beating the throw


Fort Carson Family member Mellous Carney, 99, joins fellow Flames defenders to bring down a ColoradoSprings Cyclones player during action Saturday at Garry Berry Stadium in Colorado Springs. The two-timeColorado Football Conference champion Flames host the Colorado Cobras in their home opener Saturday atCheyenne Mountain High School at 7 p.m.

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Mountaineer Athlete of the Week


Mark GreenbergIntramural softball and volleyball player

What sports did you play growing up?I played a number of sports in high school: I played baseball, football

and basketball and I ran track.When did you begin playing softball? I didn’t start playing softball until I joined the Army and I met my wife,

Marie. That was in 2007; we looked at it as a way for both of us to participate in a sport and to stay active.

What would you consider your favorite moment in sports?My high school basketball team was playing one of the powerhouse

teams in Los Angeles and, on one particular play, I was able to grab a rebound and throw one of our big men a pass behind my back without looking and he was able to get an easy basket. I have never been a player that likes to score points while playing basketball, but I was always a person that enjoyed passing out assists.

What would you consider your favorite professional sports moment?While growing up in the 1980s, I was a (Los Angeles) Lakers fan since

the day the team drafted Magic Johnson. It was a wild ride rooting for theLakers at that time.

What haven’t you done in sports that you wish could do?I have always wanted to dunk a basketball, but that’s probably never

going to happen. I would love to dunk on a 10-foot rim but after two ankle surgeries I just don’t think that’s going to be possible.

People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that ... I have a very competitive nature when it comes to sports. Most people

that know me outside of sports know me as being a real easy going person and kind of laid back. But I can be a little overbearing sometimes when I’m in between the lines. My wife can certainly attest to that. I think that’s one reason we get along so well, because she’s also very competitive.

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20th annual Hummingbird Festival is Saturdayat the Starsmoor Discovery Center, 2120 N.Cheyenne Cañon Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The festival is free, but donations accepted. There will be speakers, children’s activities, entertainment and refreshments. Attendees may park at Cheyenne Mountain High School,1200 Cresta Road, and ride a shuttle bus to the festival. For information call 385-6086 or visit http://www.tfocc.org.

A Family Fun Day at Serenity Springs Wildlife Center is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.There’ll be bounce houses, face painting and food. The wildlife center is a big cat sanctuary at 24615 Scott Road, in Calhan, east of Colorado Springs. Admission is $5 for military with identification, or $10 per person. Admission includes a tour of the facility. Call 719-347-9200 or visithttp://www.SerenitySpringsWildlife.org.

An Armed Forces Day concert, presented by theAir Force Academy Band, is in the Pikes PeakCenter Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free,but tickets must be picked up at the Pikes PeakCenter or World Arena box offices ahead of time.

Rosemount Mansion Museum in Pueblo celebrates Historic Preservation Day with half-price entrance Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. One of the nation’s most elegantVictorian mansions, Rosemount is at 419 W. 14th St. in Pueblo, take Interstate 25 south to exit 99B. Regular admission is $6 for adults and$4 for children 6-18. Ages 5 and under are free.

Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” is at theColorado Springs Conservatory, 415 S.Sawatch St., Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. For more information, call 577-4556.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s 2013

theater schedule includes “The DrowsyChaperone” through June 2; and “Jacques Brel isAlive and Well and Living in Paris” June 20-30.Call the box office, 634-5583, for tickets andinformation. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has anexhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by art equal smart fun. The “Under the Big Top:Math and Art” exhibit runs through May. BuellChildren’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., inPueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children. For more information visithttp://www.sdc-arts.org.

Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in downtownDenver is now open Wednesdays to Sundaysuntil Memorial Day, when it is open every daythrough the summer. Only rides are open untilMemorial Day when the water park opens.Admission at the gate is $45.99 for anyone tallerthan 48 inches; those under 48 inches are charged$31.99. Parking is $15. Buy discounted entrytickets for $29 each at Information, Tickets and Registration. Take I-25 north to Denver, take exit 212A, Speer Boulevard South and turnright onto Elitch Circle.

X Factor auditions for season three are Tuesdayat the Denver Coliseum. Auditions are open tosolo artists and vocal groups. All contestants must have been 12 or older by the beginning of 2013. Registration starts Sunday at 8 a.m. andcontinues around the clock until 11 a.m. Tuesday.If bringing friends and family along, they mustalso register. Participants must be U.S. citizens andnot currently under a recording contract, have proofof age, a photo and two forms of identification toaudition. Those under 18 must be accompaniedby a parent or legal guardian who has a signedand notarized guardianship form at registration.The Coliseum is off Interstate 70 east. For information visit http://www.theXFactorUsa.com.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has“Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the IceAge” in the museum through May 27. Visitorswill be able to see fossils from the ice ageunearthed near Snowmass Village in 2010. Themuseum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 303-370-6000 for

tickets for this special exhibition, $21 for adultsand $12 for juniors and students. Tickets areavailable on a timed schedule. Go online to pre-purchase tickets at http://www.DMNS.org.

The circus is coming — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Built toAmaze” June 6-9 at the World Arena, with performances at 7 p.m. June 6-8, June 8 at 3 p.m.and June 9 at 1 and 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 and$22 and available at http://www.TicketsWest.comor call 866-464-2626. Tickets are also available atKing Soopers stores or World Arena box office.

Old Colorado City celebrates Territory Days May 25-27. The festival commemorates that Old Colorado City was the Colorado Territory’s first capital in 1861 — even if for just a few days. Join the free celebration and funMemorial Day Weekend for live music, WildWest gunfighters, fast-draw competitions, a mechanical bull and food and drink vendors. For the children, there are train rides, a pettingzoo, pony rides, gold panning and a Kids Zone.Take Colorado Avenue west from downtownColorado Springs to Old Colorado City.

Soldier Show will be at Fort Carson May 30, at 2and 7 p.m. in McMahon Auditorium. An ArmyEntertainment Production, the theme is “Readyand Resilient.” Admission is free, first come, firstserved. Doors open an hour before the show.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has opened its new exhibit,Encounter Africa. Four African elephants and a black rhinoceros share the new elephantbarn, along with seven meerkats. CheyenneMountain Zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne MountainZoo Road, near the Broadmoor Hotel. It is open every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission formilitary Families with identification is $14.25 for adults and $9.25 for children.

History Colorado Center in Denver has a “HandsOn Heritage Festival” May 18 and 19, celebratinghow Colorado’s places and cultures have shapedpeople. Visitors take part in demonstrations, see live performances and films and many other activities. The festival is free with centeradmission: $10 for adults and $6 for children The history center is at 1200 Broadway in Denver.

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The Pueblo WeisbrodAircraft Museum has freeadmission in honor of Armed Forces Day May 18,from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors on Armed ForcesDay may tour the museum’stwo hangars that are filledwith historic military aircraftand other military-related displays and visit the cockpits of the C-119, T-28, F-6 and F-86 aircraft.

Military re-enactors will be at the museum Armed Forces Day, with tents and military vehicles.There will be activities and games for children and musical entertainment.

Breakfast and lunch itemswill be available for purchaseduring the open house.

Pueblo Weisbrod AircraftMuseum has more military aircraft in its inventory than any other museum inColorado. The museumbelongs to the city of Pueblo,and is operated by the Pueblo Historical AircraftSociety. Don Blehm, societypresident, said that TripAdvisorhas named the museum as the No. 1 attraction insoutheastern Colorado.

Thirty aircraft are in itscollection, which continues to grow. The museum recently acquired a C-130 nose and cockpit, which is

in presently in Hangar 2. The museum is set to

receive two Russian MiGfighters as soon as funds areraised to cover shippingexpenses. The aircraft arepresently at the aircraft boneyard in Tucson, Ariz.

The museum has severalWorld War II aircraft; including a B-29 named“Peachy.” Several World War II vehicles are in themuseum, including a Jeep, an armored carrier, an M1A1 Abrams tank and ahalf-track vehicle.

A wealth of informationabout B-24 aircraft is in the museum, which is how the museum got its start.

During the early days ofWorld War II an Army air basewas being built east of Pueblo.The air base was completedhurriedly as it was needed fortraining flight crews in B-24sand B-17s in preparation forentering the war. The base was completed in 93 days.

Thousands of crew members trained at PuebloArmy Air Base during the war, including Hollywood film star Clark Gable.

The Pueblo Army Air Base closed in 1946, and is now the site of the Pueblo Airport.

In conjunction with the50th anniversary observance in Fort Worth, Texas, of the B-24’s first flight, the historical society created a display about the B-24Liberator bomber.

The historical societydecided to use the displays tostart a museum to pay tributeto the B-24, its designers, production crews and the aircrew members who trainedat Pueblo Army Air Base. Themuseum was opened in 1989.

Eventually, the B-24museum merged with theWeisbrod aircraft collection,which had been displayed atthe airport when Pueblo City Manager Fred Weisbrodbegan collecting vintage airplanes in the 70s.

Funds were raised and two hangars were built tohouse aircraft and collections.

Military aircraft from theAir Force, Navy, Marines andCoast Guard are displayed.Helicopters in the collectioninclude the Sikorsky SH-343Sea Horse, the Bell H-478MASH 47-G, the HC-21 and the Huey UH-1H.

A full-size replica, built by museum members, of the first aircraft to cross theEnglish Channel —1909Blerot XI is in the museum.

In addition to the aircraft,the museum houses displays of engines, gas masks, oxygen masks and flightinstruments as well as earlyaviator headgear.

Historic uniforms from allbranches of the armed servicesof the U.S. are displayed.

A Norden bomb sight,which was an important breakthrough during WorldWar II, is displayed. Visitors are able to see a

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Norden bombsight that isinstalled in the B-29 aircraft in the hangar.

There are exhibits aboutthe Tuskegee Airmen, theWomen’s Auxiliary FerryingSquadron and the Women’sAir Force Service Pilots.

There are collections of artifacts from the WorldWar II involvement of Japan,Germany and Russia, as well as artifacts from morerecent conflicts.

Tours of the museum start at the stucco buildingjust west of the blue hangarthat is marked “Air Museum.”Volunteers greet visitors and get them started on themuseum tour. Visitors canshop in the gift shop that has aircraft model kits, caps, patches, other aviationmemorabilia and souvenirs.

From Fort Carson, takeInterstate 25 south, about 40 miles. Take Exit 100A,Highway 50 east about sixmiles, then take the airportexit. Enter the airport grounds and drive toward the passenger terminal until reaching MagnusonAvenue, which is marked with a sign to the museumand an F-84 aircraft on astand. The museum is at31001 Magnuson Ave.

The museum is openMonday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to4 p.m. and Sundays, 1-4 p.m.

Regular admission is $7for anyone older than 10.Active-duty personnel arealways admitted free.

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The Douglas C-47Skytrain was used totransport cargo andpassengers, known toservicemembers as“Gooney Bird.” Thistype aircraft was oneof the first planes usedby commercial airlines.

This HC-21 helicopter, commonly

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Camp Hale, nearLeadville, was established in 1942to provide winter andmountain warfaretraining. This displayshows some of theequipment used by the10th Mountain Division.The museum also has a “Weasel,” an M29Ctroop carrier, was usedas used for gettingaround in the snow.

Two Huey UH-1H helicopters arein the Pueblo Weisbrod AircraftMuseum, including a helicopterused as a gunship. Docent HenryEichman points out one of thehelicopter’s bullet holes.

The F-80 Shooting Star first flew in 1944 and was usedextensively in the Korean War. It bears the markings ofthe 8th Fighter Bomber Wing in which it once served.


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