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Vol. 72, No. 45 Nov. 14, 2014

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AFAP prioritizes issuesBy Crystal RossMountaineer staff

Representatives from across Fort Carson met earlier this month to discuss issues of concern to the installation and the Army as a whole.

The 44 delegates to the Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) conference, held Nov. 4-6 at the Elkhorn Conference Center, voted to send eight issues to the next level in the process. Several other issues will be handled locally.

“We collect issues all year round through a number of different ways,” said Nate Nugin, Family enrichment program manager, Army Community Service (ACS), Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Nugin said the four work groups at the conference — Family support, force support, local issues and benefi ts and entitlements — started the conference with 61 submitted issues. The groups’ responsibility was to prioritize and refi ne those issues so that all the conference attendees could vote to determine which issues should be submitted to the garrison commander as well as which should be elevated beyond Fort Carson.

“We hope that the issues that are elevated up past

installation … make it all the way up to the Department of the Army or are resolved sooner than that,” Nugin said. “If an issue can be resolved without having to go to that level, so be it. The idea is that we certainly want to resolve issues at the lowest possible level. If it has Armywide implications, then certainly it has to get elevated all the way up.”

Brenda Hart, a fi rst-time conference observer from ACS, said she was impressed with the interest and participation of Soldiers and Family members that want to make a difference and have input in potentially changing regulations and laws.

“I’m just blown away by their enthu-siasm and creativity,” Hart said.

Sgt. Byron Siddell, Company B, 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, had a positive experience at his second AFAP conference.

“I feel like it’s given individuals with complaints a voice so they can feel like their issues are being discussed and worked on,” he said.

This year’s conference was a new experience for 1st Sgt. Josh Bryant, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 4th Avn. Reg.

“I didn’t expect what happened here for the last three days to actually happen,” Bryant said. “I had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. The fi rst day we kind of got an idea of what we were actually doing and what kind of impact we can make for the next guys following us, making things a little better on post for them or in the Army as a whole.”

“I just think it’s a really powerful process,” Nugin said.

AFAP began 31 years ago as the brainchild of Army spouses, Nugin said. He said Armywide programs such as the Warrior Transition Program and Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers came about as a result, as did local changes such as the Fort Carson shuttle and the dog park on post.

Nugin said even though this fi scal year’s AFAP conference has concluded, people can continue to submit issues that

will be part of the process next year. Visit http://www.myarmyonesource.com and

scroll through the Featured Programs toolbar to the bottom of the page to fi nd “Army Family Action Plan Issue Management System.”

Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey

Salute to veterans

See Page 4 for a detailed list of the top issues from this year’s

AFAP conference.

Soldiers with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, march in the Veterans Day parade in Pueblo, Saturday. Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers joined Colorado communities in Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Trinidad to pay tribute to the veterans who have gone before them securing freedom and the American way of life. See story on Pages 18-19.

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Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following letter in observance of Warrior Care Month, observed in November.

Each November the military services commemo-rate our sacred obligation and enduring commitment to wounded, ill and injured Service members and their Families and caregivers. These men and women have personally contributed to the strength of the force and the strength of the nation. Their determination and resilience in recovery inspires us all.

The theme for this year’s Warrior Care Month observance is “Show of Strength.” Across the Army there will be weekly subthemes observed to celebrate our commitment to the wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their Families and caregivers. Subthemes include recovery, reconditioning, reintegration and remaining strong.

The Army’s Warrior Care and Transition Program (WCTP) supports wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and their Families throughout each phase of the recovery and transition process. At 25 Warrior Transition Units, Soldiers heal, hone vital skills and set and achieve goals across the career, emotional, spiritual, physical, social and Familyspectrums. Demonstrating the resilient spirit of the Army, Soldiers emerge prepared to return to duty or to enter the workforce as veterans. Since 2007 the WCTP has supported more than 62,000 Soldiers, and our support teams continue to demonstrate the strength and teamwork of America’s Army.

Warrior Care Month is an opportunity to honor the strength and resilience of these incredible Soldiers, Families and caregivers. As we support them through-out each phase of their recovery and transition, we also celebrate their accomplishments. Army Strong.

Warrior Care Month

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WLC honors

By Sgt. Shanna RodriguezWarrior Leader Course graduate

As Soldiers we all originate from various backgrounds, but we hold common beliefs once we voluntarily pledge an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

The Profession of Arms refl ects American ideals and values. The people of America place special trust and confi dence in us to never betray certain principles.

“I will always place the mission fi rst. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade.” These four short but strong statements are the Warrior Ethos that every Soldier, regardless of combat or noncombat related military occupational specialty, lives by in order to go the extra mile. These common beliefs, values and ethos bind us in a brother- and sisterhood that empower us to place our mission fi rst, not allowing distractions to defeat that purpose.

The Warrior Ethos was written for Soldiers to live and fi ght by, both on and off the battlefi eld. However, the Warrior Ethos is remarkably more versatile to keep only within the confi nes of warfare.

The Warrior Ethos goes substantially beyond the battlefi eld. As leaders we are taught to analyze situa-tions with an organizational perspective. Seeing through that perspective, one understands that a warrior contributes while leaving a legacy, and ethos means character, which describes the ideology of the Army.

The Army is not a job or a career; it is a calling. As a Soldier, leader, spouse, parent, daughter or son, sister or brother, or friend, the Warrior Ethos relates to these relationships as well. The Soldier answers the call to protect the nation, the leader trains and mentors, the spouses devote their hearts,

Rodriguez

See Ethos on page 4

Warrior Ethos goes beyond battlefi eld

Raymond F. Chandler IIISergeant Major of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States Army

Chief of Staff

John M. McHughSecretary of the Army

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152nd MCT completes deployment

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joe Stone43rd Sustainment Brigade

Public Affairs Office

Friends and Family welcomed home 18 Soldiers from the 152nd Movement Control Team (MCT) at a ceremony at the Special Events Center Nov. 5.

The 152nd MCT, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, deployed to Afghanistan to Regional Command – East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in April. The Soldiers, originally tasked with a nine-month deployment, returned to Fort Carson early as part of the phased reduction of troops in Afghanistan.

While deployed, the Soldiers

assisted with retro-grade operations for Forward Operating Base Shank by man-aging all ground and air movements from May through October. During their deploy-ment, the team’s work directly contributed to the shutdown of U.S. operations on the FOB and its transfer to the Afghan National Army in October. FOB Shank was the third largest base in RC–East.

“I am incredibly proud of all my team,” said Capt. Neil Law, commander, 152nd MCT. “We accomplished a monu-mental task in closing FOB Shank.”

Law and his team arrived in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and were there for the transition to Operation Resolute Support.

“We were a part of history, ending one chapter of the relationship between the U.S. and Afghanistan and starting another,” Law said.

Staff Sgt. Charles Rodgers, 152nd Movement Control Team, 43rd Special Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, kisses his wife while his oldest son looks on following a welcome home ceremony Nov. 5 at the Special Events Center.

Mayor salutes returning troops

By Steve BachMayor, city of Colorado Springs

Welcome home Soldiers of the 152nd Movement Control Team, 43rd Special Troops Battalion,

43rd Sustainment Brigade.The citizens of the city of

Colorado Springs appreciate your dedication over the past six months in Afghanistan.

Your provision of retrograde

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Top WLC graduatesthe parent misses important milestones, the mother and father are proud to say their child is a Soldier, the sibling keeps spirits high and the friend stands by you. These are sacrifices not only Soldiers make, but our Families and friends make as well to place the mission first, never accepting defeat, never quitting and never leaving one of us behind. The role each of us plays in our nation to keep our freedom is vital and extends from the confines of the military service.

Our country is full of unknown heroes both in and out of uniform. We are a nation of action. The end state of the Warrior Ethos is to give us that motivation to endure regardless of the current vision we are looking upon and finding that internal fortitude to continue the mission using resiliency. We are resilient; we are Army strong, Family strong, community strong — a nation strong.

EthosFrom page 2

STANDARDSDISCIPLINE&

Bags, handbags, purses and backpacks are authorized to wear in uniform but must adhere to specific criteria.

If Soldiers choose to wear a shoulder bag while in uniform, the bag must be black or match the camouflage pattern of the uniform being worn and may not have any commercial logos. Hand-carried bags will be conservative and professional in appearance. Bags (to include civilian gym bags, civilian backpacks or other similar civilian bags) must be carried only in the hand if they do not meet the criteria outlined above. The contents of the bag may not be visible; therefore, see-through plastic or mesh bags are not authorized. Soldiers may carry authorized bags by hand, on one shoulder using a shoulder strap or over both shoulders using both shoulder straps. Commanders may prescribe the wear of organizational issue rucksacks in garrison and field environments. The use of a black or camouflage Army Combat Uniform pattern personal hydration system is authorized when conducting physical training, in a field environment, in high heat areas or on work details. Soldiers will not carry hydration systems in a garrison environment unless authorized by the commander for situations listed above. Soldiers will not let the drinking tube hang from their mouths when the device is not in use. Women may carry the clutch-type handbag with service uniforms and with the utility uniforms while in a garrison environment. The leather version of this handbag is authorized for use with the women’s blue service/dress uniform during and after duty hours. Women may carry black handbags in the hand or over one shoulder. Soldiers may not wear the shoulder bag in such a manner that the strap is draped diagonally across the body with the purse resting on the hip opposite the shoulder holding the strap.

4ID Standards Book; Department of the Army Pamphlet 670–1, Guide to the Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia;

and Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia

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The top five issues to come from the AFAP conference are:

Illegal activities at Fort Carson school bus stopsIllegal use and sale of controlled substances by minors has been observed at Fort Carson high school bus stops. School-aged children are being exposed to illegal activities leading to negative behavior and health risks. Delegates recommend having a police presence at the bus stops.

Traumatic Service Member’s Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) education for all Soldiers, Family members and caregiversSoldiers are eligible for TSGLI if they enroll in Service Member’s Group Life Insurance prior to injury. A majority of Soldiers and Families are not aware of the program and its benefits until after an injury occurs. Soldiers and Families may incur out-of-pocket expenses or insufficient care that would otherwise be covered because they are unaware of TSGLI. Delegates recommend the development of a TSGLI education program to include outreach materials and marketing campaigns.wStandardization of garrison environment work-rest cycle for SoldiersFrom a force-level perspective, there is no Armywide standard for duty day to rest cycle in a garrison environment, only guidelines in Field Manual 6-22.5 and Field Manual 7-21. According to Army Training Circular 3-04.93, “fatigue can result in either increases or decreases in reaction time. Decreased reaction times occur because of the general decrease in motivation and sluggishness that often accompany fatigue. Increased reaction times occur when individuals become impulsive and react quickly and poorly. When fatigued, both increased and decreased reaction times can lead to inaccurate results.” Additionally, Goldman’s Cecil Medicine states that fatigue causes confusion, dizziness, blurred vision and thoughts of self-harm. Fatigue could result in loss of life and negatively impact mission readiness, as stated in the Army Training Circular 3-04.93. Delegates recommend the development of an Armywide regulatory Composite Risk Management process for work-rest cycle in the garrison environment.

Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Program ineligibility by rankSpouses are ineligible to receive MyCAA benefits if their Service member’s pay grade is above sergeant, warrant officer 2 or first lieutenant. In 2009, when the program included all ranks, it was widely used. MyCAA contributes to the financial stability of Service members and Families through gainful employment of spouses in high demand and high growth portable career fields and occupations. Delegates recommend eliminating the rank restrictions for participation in the program.

Amendment to age limitations for elective orthodontics for military dependentsMilitary dependents over the age of 23 are not eligible for elective orthodontic coverage through MetLife dental services. The current policy prevents dependents over the age limit from receiving equal services while still paying for the same coverage as dependents under age 23. As of their 23rd birthday, dependents are denied new and continuing orthodontic procedures due to MetLife dental age restriction. Delegates recommend elective orthodontic coverage be made available for all dependents, regardless of age.

Four additional non-local issues that will be sent to the next AFAP level are:

Spousal preference job offer refusal disqualificationMilitary spouses under the military Spouse Preference Program are automatically removed from the Priority Placement Program when a permanent job offer is turned down within the Department of Defense workforce system. This policy does not take into consideration extenuating circumstances for the Service member and Families that may prevent acceptance of the job offer. Current policy contradicts the Total Army Strong Program to promote education and employment opportunities for military spouses. Delegates recommend allowing Family members to refuse permanent job offers and remain in the Priority Placement Program.

Volunteer Management Information System (VMIS) deficiencies

VMIS poses challenges when logging in and navigating the site from computers and portable electronic devices. Volunteers find it difficult to access and use VMIS because of a lack of compatibility with a plethora of software platforms. This is detrimental to the Army’s continuing efforts to encourage Service members and Family members to volunteer in service to their communities. Delegates recommend updating VMIS to allow greater compatibility with commonly used software systems.

Advocacy and appeals process for TSGLI for very seriously injured SoldiersPatient referral education reform

A lack of patient and provider awareness exists with regard to responsibilities to retrieve/transfer medical records and medication histories for referrals. The current central system of medical record communication, which relays information between medical providers, is ineffective due to an overall lack of referral procedure education. Patients and providers may not be aware of the current procedures for referrals, and therefore medical care may be omitted, delayed or unnecessarily duplicated. Delegates recommend that primary care managers provide patients with a completed checklist with proper procedures prior to giving a referral.

Locally, delegates determined the following issues have the highest priority:

Illegal activities at Fort Carson high school bus stopsSee first item.

Traffic issues at Gate 20Gate 20 is unable to accommodate the inbound traffic onto Fort Carson during peak hours. Gate 20 is the primary access point on the east side of Fort Carson. The delay is having numerous negative impacts on authorized personnel to include increased stress, financial impact, loss of man-hours and traffic hazards. Delegates recommend adding entry lanes to Gate 20.wFort Carson skateboard parkThere is no skateboard park on Fort Carson. Numerous Fort Carson Soldiers and Family members who enjoy riding skateboards are in need of a designated skateboard park. The lack of a designated skateboard area for Soldiers and Family members causes them to commute several miles off the installation. Delegates recommend creating a skateboard park or a designated skateboard area on Fort Carson.

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Division names quarter’s bestStory and photo by

Sgt. William Howard1st Stryker Brigade Combat

Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th Infantry Division

Spc. Nicholas Pierce, automated logistical specialist, Company A, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 4th

Infantry Division, rose above his peers to win the division Soldier of the Quarter Board held at Fort Carson Nov. 4-5.

The Albuquerque, New Mexico, native said he had wanted to enlist into the military since high school after hearing stories of his two grandfathers who served in the Pacifi c during World War II.

“Something I’ve always wanted to do is serve my country,” said Pierce. “It’s an honor to serve and to wear the uniform.”

Pierce joined the Army in July 2010 and currently serves as acting NCO for the issue section of the Fort Carson Supply Support Activity (SSA).

“We’re pretty much the face for the customers of the SSA,” said Pierce. “If we fail to do our job it will hurt the people downrange on the front lines.”

Pierce said he interacts with all of the battalions in 1st SBCT and supplies them with what they need, from pens and paper to weapons parts and sensitive items.

After competing in the 1st SBCT Soldier of the Year Board in May, Pierce said he began studying for the division Soldier of the Quarter Board.

“Really having some good non-commissioned offi cers around helped me with studying and the hands-on portion,” said Pierce. “Everyone should know the basic Soldier tasks, but if you don’t practice them they’re easy to forget.”

Pierce said he competed in four boards prior to this one and that each board became increasingly more diffi cult.

“They’re looking to see not

Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo

1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Offi ce, 4th

Infantry Division

Competing in the 4th Infantry Division NCO of the Quarter board is just the kind of challenge Staff Sgt. Lauren Pond likes.

Pond, a senior squad leader, Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., followed

his runner-up fi nish at the 1st SBCT NCO of the Year board in May by claiming the title of 4th Inf. Div. NCO of the Quarter following the Nov. 4-5 board.

“I was having fun with it,” Pond said of the rigorous two-day board.

On a more serious note, he said preparing and competing in boards are good for leader development.

“It is good to show that you are tactically and technically profi cient, (and) it makes taking care of your Soldiers easier knowing all the regula-tions and programs that are available.”

Pond is responsible for a four-person squad — a gunner, assistant gunner, ammunition bearer and a driver — and a double V Stryker with a 120mm mortar mounted on the back.

He said being a squad leader means “instilling a set of standards (and) being a competent leader so that I can help (my Soldiers) train, be profi cient and (increase their) self-development.”

Prior to coming to Fort Carson a year ago, Pond was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas, for about seven years.

“This (was) my fi rst (transfer),” he said. “I had heard this was a great place to come to (so) I bought my fi rst house here; hopefully I can stay here.”

Spc. Nicholas Pierce, automated logistical specialist, Company A, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, works as the acting NCO for the issue section of the Fort Carson Supply Support Activity.

Staff Sgt. Lauren Pond, senior squad leader, Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., fi lls out a checklist in his double V Stryker in the motor pool on Fort Carson Nov. 6.

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only what your company or battalion represents, but your brigade,” said Pierce. “To put on a disappointing performance would make your brigade look bad so there’s more pressure.”

After competing in the two-day division Soldier of the Quarter Board, Pierce went straight into three-day 24-hour operations at the SSA.

“I love being here with the other Soldiers,” said Pierce. “I feel like everyone here has helped me in some way, and I want to help them and share all of my knowledge.”

After recovering from the shock of learning that he was named Soldier of the Quarter, Pierce said he simply plans to prepare for the next board.

“I want to make not only the post but my division, brigade and battalion look good,” said Pierce. “I want to set an example and show that hard work does pay off.”

Pierce said his success wouldn’t have been possible without the support from his leadership and especially his Family.

He has some advice for his peers.“I’d like to thank all of the

other competitors; good luck to them and don’t let this discourage you,” said Pierce. “Come back to the next one and compete.”


Carson civilian earns direct commissionStory and photo by Crystal Ross

Mountaineer staff

A Joint Task Force Carson civilian employee has earned a direct commission as a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve and took the oath of office Nov. 7 at garrison headquarters.

Giovanna Barreto-Acosta will join the Army Reserve 3rd Battalion, 361st Regiment, in health care administration in Denver as a health care administrator. She will continue to work at Fort Carson as an admin-istrative assistant in the SKIES Unlimited program. SKIES Unlimited is part of Child, Youth and School Services, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

She was one of two the board selected for direct commissioning for the position out of 35 candidates.

Col. Joel D. Hamilton, garrison commander, administered the oath to Barreto-Acosta at a ceremony attended by about 25 co-workers and friends and Barreto-Acosta’s husband, Staff Sgt. Luis Barreto, 43rd Sustainment Brigade.

“Most of you know that Giovanna has been a proud Department of the Army civilian for the last (two) years,” Hamilton said. “We’ve been blessed to have you in that capacity, and … the Army will be even more blessed to have you as a commissioned officer.

“I can think of no higher calling than that to be an American Soldier. You’re a Soldier first and foremost. It’s an incredible commitment, but even more so to step up … during a time of war. You’ve committed yourself … to lead Soldiers, potentially in

harm’s way, and that’s a huge responsibility, one that I know you don’t take lightly,” Hamilton said.

Barreto-Acosta said this step is something she’s long wanted to take.

“It has been a dream of mine for a long time,” she said. “I just had to put my career on hold being that I’m a mom and a military spouse. I supported my husband with his career, so now it’s my chance.

“My degree is health care administration. I’ve always wanted to do something in the medical field,” Barreto-Acosta said. “My dream is to help people and probably do more.”

The Barretos have two children, Luis Junior, 8, and Gianna, 5, who thinks that her mother becoming an officer means Barreto-Acosta is going to be a police officer.

Barreto said he’s incredibly proud of his wife.“She’s been with me through the thick, through

the thin,” he said. “I want to thank you. I want to congratulate you. I love you, and I got your back.”

Hamilton had advice for Barreto-Acosta that he said he’s learned in his 26 years as an Army officer.

“First of all and foremost, you are commissioned; you are not coronated,” he said, drawing laughs from the crowd. “You are to be a servant leader. It’s about

the Soldiers, so my first advice to you would be to always take care of your Soldiers. You will garner their respect if you take care of them.”

The colonel told the new second lieutenant to have trust and confidence in the people she works with and to listen to her NCOs.

“They’ll see to it that you’re successful. Work together. Learn from their experience,” he said.

Hamilton told Barreto-Acosta to expect problems and that he’s learned that bad things happen to good people.

“Trust me: bad things will happen,” he said. “What’s important is — the measure of a person, the measure of a leader — is how you react. When everyone else around you is losing their head, keep yours.”

He also recommended that Barreto-Acosta listen more than she talks and, lastly, to relax and have fun.

“You are more ready for this day and for what lies ahead than you may know,” he told her.

Col. Joel D. Hamilton, garrison commander, administers the oath of office Nov. 7 to Giovanna Barreto-Acosta, who earned a direct commission in the Army Reserve.


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Randall Davis was out fi ring a rifl e with friends in the California desert when he was accidently shot twice in the head, nearly ending his life and halting his dreams of serving his country.

His friends drove him to the hospital in the back of a pickup truck while the teenager applied fi rst aid to himself, not knowing that one of the bullets had entered his right temporal lobe. He said he was screaming to God that he wasn’t ready to die. He walked into the hospital, covered in mud and blood. A few weeks later he walked out with a second chance at life.

Even though he was told at 18 years old that he couldn’t even be drafted into the military due to his injuries, Davis recently completed eight years as a U.S. Army Reservist. Thirty years after surviving his near fatal wounds, he now tries to help other veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recently his efforts included climbing to the top of Pikes Peak to help raise awareness of TBI.

“The Pikes Peak Challenge symbolizes the mountains you have to move as a brain injury survivor to get your life back,” Davis said. “It’s an endurance event. You have to hang in there and push yourself.”

Davis fi rst climbed Pikes Peak in 2008 with another Soldier who suffered a TBI from an IED that detonated next to his vehicle in Iraq.

“When I accomplished it the fi rst time in 2008, that was right after my 40th birthday. I was ecstatic about it,” Davis said. “Doing it this year, six years later, was the day after my 46th birthday. I knew going

into it how hard it was going to be. “This was a last hoorah, representing

and wanting to stand and represent other veterans at a unique venue,” he said.

Davis said the 12-hour hike represents the long haul needed to overcome TBI.

“It’s a very emotional event when you get to the summit,” Davis said. “When you get to 14,000 feet and you’re standing on top of this mountain looking down around you, in particular at Fort Carson, aside from the physical aspect of being in thin air, it’s breath-taking. The scenery is just unbelievable. When you are down on I-25 looking up at Pikes Peak it looks huge, but when you are just that little tiny ant standing on top, it puts a lot of things in perspective, of how far you had to go to get there. This year, being (the) 30th anniversary of my own brain injury and my second chance at life, that’s kind of what I’m looking at now. I’m looking back at how far I’ve had to come to get (to) where I’m at now.

“You hear that phrase of chasing the light at the end of the tunnel,” Davis said. “I feel like I’m now at that light at the end of the tunnel, and I know there are other people chasing that light that could use some-body to say, ‘I know what you’re going through, I’ve been there.’ If someone is dealing with the demons of brain injury and PTSD and that whole thing where they feel their life is wrecked, I’d like to be able to share with them that yeah it hurts, it sucks, your life is wrecked, but it doesn’t have to stay there. It takes time, persistence and you have to want it.”

Recovery takes timeTaking the time to recover is key

for concussions and TBI, according to Lt. Col. Robert Price, 4th Infantry Division surgeon.

“The one thing that we worry about is when to return people to play,” Price said. “There (are) lots of good criteria out there on that. It’s important when you have a concussion to give your brain what we call ‘brain rest.’ If you sprain your ankle, we tell you to ice it, rest it, elevate it and take care of it. The same applies to concussions, whether it is a combat concussion or a sports concussion, it’s very important to rest the injured brain.”

Davis shared his story on the time it took to heal. “The brain injury thing has been a lifelong journey

of trying to rewire myself and fi nd what I’m good at and what I’m not good at,” Davis said.

“It’s not going to heal overnight,” he added. “It’s not like a broken arm that heals in six weeks and you are good to go. It’s a life altering journey and it just takes time, it takes endurance and patience. It’s not easy. Whether it is a blast or smacking your head on a dashboard or a motorcycle accident or falling off a ladder, there are so many ways the brain can get injured. They have to give themselves time to heal and it’s incredibly frustrating.”

Price added that rest is essential because one of the biggest risks for TBI or concussion patients is getting additional concussions. If a second concussion is sustained within about a 30-day period it can cause irreversible brain swelling and cause additional medical

problems. He added that besides the physical symptoms, such as chronic headaches, memory problems, mood issues and balance problems, there can also be a higher risk of behavioral and emotional problems, such as depression, PTSD and thoughts of suicide.

TBI treatment has improved“TBI is the signature injury from the current war,”

Price said. “Two of the biggest things that came out of the war: we became very good at saving lives and we have a survivability rate that is higher than any time in history. So, the guys that are living, many of them have TBI and/or amputations. It is a devastating life injury.”

Price emphasized that there are many resources available and there is hope for recovery. One of the resources available is the Evans Army Community Hospital TBI clinic which is part of the Warrior Recovery Center. People who suspect a concussion or TBI can go to their primary care physician to get a referral to the clinic.

Despite the devastation a TBI survivor may feel, Davis said there is hope to be found in the warrior spirit and the Warrior Ethos. He said it was that same ethos that helped him carry on and helped him reach the summit, both the summit of his injury and the mountain.

“I hear stories about the Vietnam veterans and PTSD and it’s the exact same thing,” Davis said. “Your spirit and mind is overloaded. You feel like you are at the end of your leash, that you can’t go any further. If I could, I would say to them, ‘You are a Soldier, you made it through basic (training and Advanced Individual Training). You got out there and you did your job. You performed as a Soldier and you got injured. You are still a Soldier. You fought hard to get where you were. You can continue fi ghting and overcome this.’” Photo courtesy of Randall Davis

Randall Davis, left, reaches the fi nish line of the Pikes Peak Challenge in 2008. He completed the challenge, which he said “symbolizes the mountains you have to move as a brain injury survivor to get your life back,” for the second time this year, the day after his 46th birthday.

“ I’d like to be able to share with them that yeah it hurts, it sucks, your life is wrecked, but it doesn’t have to stay there.”

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looking for active-duty Soldiers who are airborne qualified or willing to attend airborne training and are eligible for a permanent-change-of-station move. SOLSE seeks sergeants through sergeants first class with military occupational specialties of 88M, 88N, 89B, 92A, 92F, 92Y and 92W with General Technical score of 100 or higher, no physical limitations and a secret clearance with the ability to get a top secret clearance. Assignment has promotion rates that vastly exceed conventional Army along with abundant schooling opportunities, long-term stabilization and exceptional Family support program and activities. Submit Enlisted Record Brief to [email protected].

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room assignments and terminations. Call 526-9707 for more information.

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

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

Military Order of the Purple Heart — invites combat-wounded veterans to join the MOPH. For more information on MOPH Chapter 423, call the chapter at 391-7794 or Larry Hathaway, senior vice commander, at 651-3781 or 635-3054, or search “MOPH Chapter 423” on Facebook.

Rocky Mountain Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division — meets at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at The Retired Enlisted Association, 834 Emory Circle, in Colorado Springs. Anyone who has been assigned or attached to 1st Cav. is eligible for membership in the non-political, nonprofit Soldier and veteran fraternity. Friends of the Cav. who have not served with 1st Cav. are eligible for associate memberships. Call 687-1169 or 689-5778 for details.

TSA Pre-check — Service members are no longer able to scan their Common Access Cards at Transportation Security Administration Pre-check lanes to receive expedited screening. Members should enter their Department of Defense identification number, located on the back of the CAC, into the “Known Traveler Number” field when making reservations.

Physical Exam Clinic — is located in building 1056 and performs physicals for Soldiers assigned to Fort Carson and surrounding bases without a primary care manager. Physicals, except flight physicals, are available by appointment from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Physical packets can be obtained at the clinic or online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/srp/srpc(underscore)pe.html. Visit building 1056 or call 526-7170 for more information.

Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper

and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers and points of contact for services:• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson

Support Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

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

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

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

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

• Self-help/troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or e-mail [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-help tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.

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

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.

Briefings Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commanding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first class through command sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, must attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The three-day training course is held monthly at Veterans Chapel. Soldiers must register through their school NCO for attendance of this training. The next classes are Tuesday-Thursday and Dec. 9-11. Call 526-4551 for details.

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

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

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

Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing govern-ment property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at [email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected].

Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

Hours of OperationLogistics Readiness Center Supply and Services

• Central issue facility, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.

• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, call 526-3321 for an appointment.

• Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis.

• Subsistence Support Management Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195.

• Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.

• Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m.; call 526-5984.

• Post Laundry, building 310 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8803.

• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.

• Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979.

Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:• Counselor Support Center — Monday-Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday

8 a.m. to 9 p.m.• Defense Activity for Nontraditional Educa tion

Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday- Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong St. Shipment under Full Replace Value claimants must report the additional loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation service provider by fax or report on the Defense Personal Property System line within 75 days. Claimants must submit the claim on DPS line through http://www.move.mil within nine months for FRV compensation for certain items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office within two years of delivery or date of incident. Call 526-1355 for more information.

Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

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

BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. in The Hub conference room. Contact Sgt. Zachary Huitt at 524-2677 or visit the

BOSS office in room 106 of The Hub. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive updates and event information.Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operationDFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack 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: 5-6:30 p.m.

Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 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: 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

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Directorate of Public Works public relations and Net Zero outreach

Fort Carson recognized military and civilian facility managers as Net Zero champions during the Fall Facility Energy Training event Oct. 29 at The Hub.

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton J. Reiss presented the certifi cates of appreciation to Staff Sgt. Dennis Daugherty, 43rd Sustainment Brigade (SB); Staff Sgt. Paul Ferguson, 52nd Engineer Battalion; and Charles Cavanaugh, Army Community Services, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation.

Facility managers, through their building responsibilities, are key Net Zero champions by promoting energy and water conservation, reducing waste and assisting Fort Carson in getting closer to its goals.

“The facility managers are the units’ point men for their facilities to make sure the buildings, utilities and municipal services adequately support their day-to-day mission and quality of life requirements,” said Mark Hunsicker, chief, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Operations and Maintenance Division. “They are also at the frontlines in helping Fort Carson achieve (its) Net Zero goals because of their

knowledge of buildings and interaction with occupants. The three Net Zero champions recognized took the initiative to make small changes that will result in signifi cant savings to the installation.”

Daugherty, who serves as the 43rd SB facility manager, works hand-in-hand with DPW to manage 79 buildings. He fulfi lls responsibilities for maintenance, energy conservation, safety, recycling, fi re marshals, work requests, service orders, signage, Installation Status Reports, Net Zero programs, self-help projects, facility assignments and terminations, and water and waste water management.

In the past six months, Daugherty submitted 127 service orders and 33 work requests to improve

43rd SB facilities. He tackled Net Zero energy, water and waste issues ranging from installing lighting sensors, upgrading latrines to waterless urinals, repairing motor pool bay doors with weather stripping, reducing lighting within 69 of the brigade’s buildings, conducting inspections and maintenance on dampers in facilities to ensure units are running effi ciently and delivering containers to facilities to promote recycling. He also managed and trained 24 battalion and building facility managers to ensure all facilities are maintained and per-forming to maximum standard at the lowest cost to the government.

Ferguson proactively took

on his facility manager duties for 52nd Eng. Bn. buildings 3490, 3496 and 3605. In building 3490, a 90,906-square-foot company operations facility, he removed 260 54-watt bulbs from 130 four-lamp fi xtures. His delamping efforts will achieve an estimated $2,510 a year in lighting savings.

He also worked with the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, to ensure its computer was reset to turn exterior building lights off at 6 p.m. and back on at 5:50 a.m.; previously the exterior lights were left on 24 hours a day.

Ferguson brought attention to the issue of cooling the bay area of building 3490 at night by opening dampers to draw in cool air at night to increase occupant comfort for individuals working in those areas, which are not air conditioned.

Cavanaugh was recognized by his former organization, the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), for the initiative and diligence he showed in his responsibilities as facility manager. He tracked service orders and briefed the unit commander, ensuring that facility needs were met at buildings 2700 and 2701. He coordinated with facility manage-ment agencies and the DPW Energy Program to relay pertinent information to all DES staff in the form of a weekly facility manager update covering topics of responsible care, custody and protection of property.

In line with the installation Net Zero goals, Cavanaugh worked with leadership to ensure all facility users are participating in the recycling program and light bulbs from multi-light fi xtures were removed in overlit areas in building 2701 to further reduce energy use.


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By Crystal RossMountaineer staff

The Army Continuing Education System offers programs to assist Soldiers and spouses in establishing and achieving their educational goals.

Soldiers now have the option of traditional classroom or various distance learning programs sponsored through the Fort Carson Education Center. The center also encourages spouses to use the services of Army Education counselors.

During American Education Week Monday-through Nov. 21, the education center will host a variety of workshops for spouses and Soldiers to encourage enroll-ment in education programs. Topics include College 101 for fi rst-time college students, federal fi nancial aid, the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts Program (MyCAA) and more.

Workshops Wednesday run from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and are geared toward spouses, but Soldiers are welcome to attend. The following day, there will be two workshops in the morning followed by an education fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The

fair will feature colleges from the Colorado Springs and Pueblo areas. These schools have regularly scheduled offi ce hours at least once a week on Fort Carson to assist Soldiers and spouses with admission, course enrollment, fi nancial aid and more. The education center can also provide some basic information for colleges that do not have offi ce hours at Fort Carson.

The workshops and education fair will be held at the education center located at 1675 Long St., building 1117. No registration is required to attend any of the events. Call 526-2124 for more information.

In an effort to encourage spouse enrollments, Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) is offering classes at Fort Carson during the day for eight- and 11-week terms. These classes will be conducted between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. PPCC also offers reduced tuition to spouses for on-post classes if the active-duty member is also enrolled during the same on-post term.

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Week scheduleThe Fort Carson Education Center has the following events planned for American Education Week:

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4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce

Service members in dress uniforms marched through cities and towns, attended meals and participated in ceremonies across the Front Range Saturday and Tuesday in celebration of Veterans Day.

“Our Army has a long and proud history of service to our nation. From the battlefi elds of Lexington and Concord, to Normandy and Manila, to Iraq and Afghanistan and beyond, American Soldiers have stood fi rm against those who would deny basic human dignity to others and threaten our way of life,” said Commanding General Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, 4th

Infantry and Joint Task Force Carson.Joint Task Force Carson Soldiers partici-

pated in the Colorado Springs and Pueblo parades, a luncheon in Trinidad and school and other events to show their support for past and present veterans. The Skyview Middle School Honor Choir performed for Soldiers and their Families at the Fort Carson Exchange.

Soldiers spent Veterans Day morning escorting Piñon Valley Elementary School students around tactical vehicles, teaching them how the Stryker vehicles work and what it means to be a Soldier.

“I like being out here and seeing the kids’ reactions,” said Spc. James Trusty, scout, 2nd

Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my Veterans Day.”

A Colorado Springs parade organizer said she was glad to be celebrating with the strong military community.

“This is my fi fth year helping coordinate the Veterans Day Parade,” said Eileen Howe, parade key adviser. “My main motivation for helping coordinate the parade is because I love our United States military. I worked at a (USO) site and saw many Service members come through. It made me more aware of the sacrifi ces they make for our country.”

Fort Carson Soldiers said they felt humbled and proud to participate in a community event that supports veterans.

“We spent more than a month preparing with other service members at Peterson Air Force Base,” said Sgt. Frederick Hall, food service NCO and fl ag bearer in the “Flight of Flags,” 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 4th Infantry Division. “We got to meet a lot of good people and we had fun. I have had multiple combat deploy-ments. It was great to see so many people honoring veterans that we’ve lost and people serving currently.

We had many people volunteer for this opportunity but we only had 10 slots, which shows the patriotism of military members in the Front Range area.”

Fort Carson Garrison Commander Col. Joel D. Hamilton and Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton J. Reiss attended a Veterans Day luncheon in Trinidad, which included special guest Navy veteran Irvin Hornkohl who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor and served two tours in Vietnam.

“The ceremony was very well attended with upwards of 500 in attendance — that’s a combination of veterans and Family members — and certainly the highlight of that visit was getting the opportunity to meet (Irvin Hornkohl),” Hamilton said. “All in all, it just validates why we continue to serve today and wear the uniform.”

Besides enjoying the immense amount of patriotism shown by those in attendance at the various events, some Soldiers said they enjoyed watching their Family members show their pride and support of veterans.

“My daughter, Aqua, is in the Fountain-Fort Carson High School Reserve Offi cers’ Training Corps (and) I am a veteran who has deployed twice. I was very proud to see her march in (the Colorado Springs) parade as well as others honoring the many men and women who have served in the military,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Mims, platoon sergeant and transmission systems operations NCO, 4th CAB.

Howe said parade planners work hard every year for different reasons, but one reason is uppermost in their mind — their love for the U.S. military.

“Many do it because it is exciting and

always changing,” said Howe. “You think it is the same but it’s always changing, especially as the parade gets closer to happening. But most importantly, it’s for our military men and women who fi ght for our freedoms daily. I try not to cry when I say that, but you can’t help but feel excited and grateful for having such great military members in our community.”

The importance of interaction between Fort Carson and the communities outside the gates was not lost on the Soldiers participating in the events.

“It’s imperative (to have the Soldiers at Veterans Day events) and I think it is two-fold,” Hamilton said. “First, it shows that we are a member of the community and of the greater community, whether it be all the way south to Trinidad and within Las Animas County, right outside our installation in Colorado Springs or all the way up in Denver. I think it’s absolutely crucial because we in the Army are a representation of society and we come from society.

“At Fort Carson, we’re not building a

wall around the installation; we’re America’s Army,” Hamilton said. “It’s important you know that 70 percent of our Soldiers live outside the boundaries of the installation. So our Soldiers live and interact with the community on a daily basis, and it’s important that we integrate into that community and support it.

“The second part is that by participating in events like today, it shows our Soldiers that they truly belong to a profession that it is a cause bigger than oneself,” Hamilton said. “It’s what makes us great.”

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Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Soldiers support area Veterans Day eventsSoldiers support area Veterans Day events

Photo by Staff Sgt. Nancy Lugo

Members of the Association of Living History Inc. from Denver march in military uniforms ranging from the Civil War to modern day while participating in the annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday. More than 100 organizations took part in the parade to show their support for veterans past and present.

Garrison Commander Col. Joel D. Hamilton, left, and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Clinton J.

Reiss applaud the Trinidad and Las Animas County veterans during a Veterans Day lunch at Sebastiani

Gym in Trinidad Tuesday.

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about what it means to be a Soldier.

4th Infantry Division Soldiers march down Tejon Street during the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Saturday.

Members of the 4th Infantry Division Band march in the Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade Tuesday.


Chapel briefsFacebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains

(Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules.

Fall women’s retreat — “Falling into Grace,” sponsored by Our Lady of Fort Carson Catholic Women of the Chapel, will be held Saturday at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. The main speaker will be Hallie Lord, nationally known Catholic blogger

and author. Check-in will be at 8:30 a.m. followed by Mass and a light breakfast. The day will include spiritual talks, adoration and reconciliation, concluding at 4 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited; pre-register by Monday at EventBrite, http://www.eventbrite.com/e/falling-into-grace-our-lady-of-fort-carsons-fall-womens-retreat-tickets-13801684209 or by phone at 816-591-8623. Donations will be accepted at the door.

Catholic Religious Education — Registration is being accepted for classes that meet Sundays from 10:30-11:50 a.m. Religious education classes are available for children in preschool through the age of confi r mation. Classes are also offered for adults seeking to join the Catholic faith and those who desire to participate in celebrating of the sacraments. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information.

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

Catholic Women of the Chapel — Child care is available by emailing children’s names and ages to [email protected]. Call Mattie Guthrie at 520-444-9141 for more information on child care. CWOC meets Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 526-5769 or visit “Fort Carson Military Council of Catholic Women” on Facebook for information.

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

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

Latter Day Saints Soldiers — meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. for pizza and social, followed by an Institute (Bible study) at 6:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Contact elder Ott Dameron at 433-2659 or [email protected] or Chap. (Capt.) Jacob Snell at 330-3120 or [email protected] for information or a ride.

Heartbeat — a support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends who are suicide survivors, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St.; contact Richard Stites at 598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 304-9815.

Chapel scheduleRoman CatholicSoldiers’ ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., reconciliation, 526-8583

• Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583• Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m.,

reconciliation, 526-8583• Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583

• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious education, 524-2458

• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA, 524-2458

• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m., mass, 526-8583

• Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., CWOC, 526-5769

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386• Monday-Thursday, noon, Mass,

526-7386• First Friday, noon, Mass, 526-7386

ProtestantHealer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386

Veterans ChapelMagrath Avenue and Titus Boulevard

• Sunday, 10 a.m., Chapel NeXt, 526-8889

Prussman ChapelBarkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 526-5744

• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640

Soldiers’ ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316• Tuesday, 9 a.m., PWOC, 524-4316

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

JewishFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy.

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

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Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) Donald Fulton52nd Engineer Battalion

As I write this article, I am sitting in my home offi ce looking out at the fi rst snow of the season. Being from the South, I have a love-hate relationship with the snow. Freshly fallen snow is always a beautiful thing to see. It’s fun to watch my dog, who is from Texas, run around and play in the snow. When there is nowhere to go, snow is a great gift.

What does not seem like such a blessing is the thought of Gate 20 at 5:30 a.m. in the middle of a snowstorm. Getting through the gate can be rough any morning, but add some snow and I can only imagine what the morning commute will be like. As I think of the prospects of the morning

commute, the gift of snow is turning into a curse.

As I am dreading my morning commute in the snow I am reminded of the words of the Apostle Paul in 1 Thessalonians: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” In reading this, I am quickly reminded that my attitude is my choice. That drudgery or joyful-ness is not assigned to me but rather something I choose to feel.

This is sage advice from Paul, a reminder that we should have a sense of peace and thank-fulness at all times. Think how radical and freeing this idea of continual thankfulness is.

As I apply it to my life I can start at the gate, Gate 20 that is. How different will my day be if I start the week thankful for a job, thankful for work that I enjoy and thankful for the warm car I sit in

during my commute? This change in thinking is what Paul is talking about, learning to be thankful for the gifts that we have.

The challenge in life is to change our thinking in such a way that we are thankful for the good as well as the challenges in life. Life was not designed to be easy. Growth is never easy, but it is rewarded. When we make the choice to say “thank you” for the rough times, as well as the good times, our attitude soon comes in line with our thankfulness.

The Oakridge Boys have a great line in one of their songs, “where the sun always shines, there’s a desert below.” The strug-gles in life, the times of testing, are what shape us into who we are. There is great joy in life learning to be grateful for the rain, knowing that the rain brings the fl owers.

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Claims to the estate Pfc. Keith Williams — With deepest regret to the

Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Tyler Basara at 503-4130.

Sgt. Christian J. Hipsley — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Jason Jones at 526-8567.

Upcoming events Shredding, Styrofoam collection scheduled

— Fort Carson is hosting a paper shredding and Styrofoam collection event as part of the America Recycles Day observance Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Exchange recycle location. Post community members can bring all unwanted, unclassified paper, including old bank statements, credit card offers, cancelled checks, old medical records, pay check stubs, etc., to shred. (No classified documents will be accepted. To shred classified military documents, call the Installation Security Division at 526-3475 to set up an appointment.) People can also drop off clean Styrofoam packaging materials for recycling — a commodity that is not accepted by standard waste recycling operations. The event is free and open to all DOD identification card holders. Call the Directorate of Public Works at 526-4340 for more information.

ACS Job Fair — The Employment Readiness Program, Army Community Service, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, is hosting a mini job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday at ACS, building 1526, in the Aspen Room. The fair is geared toward military spouses, but any DOD identification card holder may participate. Call the ERP at 526-0452/0453 for more information.

Medical assistant training program set — Applications will be available Dec. 1 for the American Red Cross introduction to clinical medical assistant training program in the Fort Carson Red Cross office at Evans Army Community Hospital, room 1011. Applicants must have a military identification card, high school diploma or GED certificate, be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen. The application deadline is Jan. 2. The class will be offered April 20 through June 26. Call 526-7144 for more information.

General announcementsNurse advice line available — A nurse advice line is

available 24/7 and is a resource Families can use if they become ill while traveling. Call 800-874-2273, option 1, to talk to a registered nurse who can answer urgent care questions, give health care advice and help find a doctor in the area.

Computer lab open later — The Education Center Computer Lab/Learning Center is now open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 526-2124/8077 for information.

Military spouse competitive employment — Spouses of active-duty Service members upon arrival to new duty stations from the contiguous United States may apply for competitive employment under Executive Order 13473. There is a two-year restriction from the date of the sponsor’s order to use the authorization. Spouses returning from overseas may apply under Executive Order 12721; this order gives spouses three years to use the authorization. Spouses of a veteran with 100 percent service connected disability may be eligible for employment under different circumstances. The Employment Readiness Program, Army Community Service, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, can assist spouses in applying for education and employment. Contact Mercedes Jamieson, ERP program manager, or the ERP staff at 526-0452/0467 for information.

Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians who have exhausted all available leave because of medical emergencies under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Andrea Cunningham, Army Community Service; Poma Darasamay and Vanessa Frederick, Space and Missile Defense Command, Peterson Air Force Base; David Grant, Army Recruiting Battalion, Denver; Teresa Miller, Child, Youth and School

Services, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Tracy Paul, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Stephanie Smith-Froese, Directorate of Public Works. Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf and return it to John Pylypiw in the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center. Fax to Pylypiw at 526-6128 or call 526-9341 for information. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270.

Veterinary clinic extends hours — The Fort Carson Veterinary Center, located at 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, has extended its hours. It is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers well-ness exams, vaccination, microchip implantation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. The center also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to schedule an appointment.

Wait time information available online — Patients with appointments for radiology and specialty care at Evans Army Community Hospital can visit EACH’s website to learn when the next appointment is available. The information is updated every two hours for specialty clinics and weekly for radiology. EACH attempts to see patients at the hospital, but if appointments are not available within the 28 day standard for specialty care, patients may receive a letter with instructions for how to book an appointment with a network specialist. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/VS/NextAvailable.aspx to check wait times.

SFCC pharmacy returns to full services — The Soldier Family Care Center pharmacy has returned to full service by filling new prescriptions and refills. The main pharmacy at Evans Army Community Hospital will continue to offer full services.

JAG assists with name change, adoption — The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The office cannot provide court representation but can furnish the necessary documents and procedural information. Call 526-5572 for more information.

4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — sells a variety of division and customizable unit-specific merchandise. The gift shop is located in The Hub, building 1532. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays.

Voting assistance — The Voting Assistance Office has moved. It is now located in building 1218, room 105. The office is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Call 526-1140 or email the installation voting assistance officer at [email protected]. Visit http://www.fvap.gov for more information.

Advisory council — Evans Army Community Hospital is seeking volunteers to serve on a Patient and Family Advisory Council to assess current policies, operations and programs. Meetings are monthly. Applications are available at the Patient and Family-Centered Care Resource Center or call the PFAC coordinator at 526-7733 for more information.

Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital’s pediatrics clinic has an embedded behavioral health psychologist/counselor available to work with parents who have concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is also available to manage children’s medication.

Fort Carson Police Records — The Fort Carson Police Records section has moved to building 2757, MOD 4, on the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Osan Street. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Fingerprinting hours at the Fort Carson Police station, building 2700, have changed to 2-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Fort Carson Police complete fingerprints for on-post employment. For any other fingerprint needs, contact the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.

Civilian Assistance Services — The program provides short-term assistance to Department of

the Army civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are offered and consultation is available to supervisors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Civilian Assistance Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 229. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.

Nutrition education — Evans Army Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers individual nutrition counseling for specific nutrition-related diagnoses. Weight management classes for Family members and retirees are provided as well as classes for the Army Body Composition Program for active-duty Soldiers. Other classes provided include cholesterol, prenatal nutrition, healthy cooking and a commissary tour. Call the TRICARE appointment line at 457-2273 to schedule an appointment. Call the Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290 to check on the availability for a sports nutrition class to be given at the unit.

Payday loan complaints — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is accepting complaints from borrowers encountering problems with payday loans. Consumers can visit http://www.consumerfinance.gov/complaint or call 855-411-2372 to submit a complaint.

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

Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating — TRICARE Online users must update their military hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate. Transferring military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives funding based on patients seen and customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can bring in up to $900. Help keep providers and departments and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for more information.


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When Fort Carson’s Calvin Caines steps on the stage Saturday, it will be the continuation of a journey he hopes will culminate in the highest achievement his sport has to offer.

Caines will be among the competitors at the 2014 National Physique Committee MetRx Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships in Golden, continuing his journey toward the top of the bodybuilding world.

Caines was a marvelous athlete growing up in his native land of the Bahamas, playing numerous sports to including soccer, football and basketball and also running track.

“I was always interested in the sport of bodybuilding, but I was never in the right place at the right time. I joined the Army in 2001 and was assigned to Fort Polk (Louisiana). I was there for about four months when we got the order to deploy to Iraq,” Caines said.

After serving a year in Iraq, Caines went to Korea for three years and then to Kuwait for two years before being assigned to Germany. From there, he went on temporary duty to Israel where he met a couple while working out that persuaded him to consider bodybuilding. Caines said he never really considered competing because he was only interested in lifting and staying in good physical condition.

“I didn’t know what I was doing (it for) when I was in the gym, I just knew that I wanted to lift. I would go online and look at other people’s workouts and then say, ‘OK, I’ll take this person’s shoulder workout and this person’s chest workout and then see what I could make work for me,’” he said.

Saturday’s event will be Caines’ third show this year but is by far the biggest. He said he is excited to be able to represent the Army because he wants to

show people just how committed military people are to fi tness.

He also said something his grandmother taught him still rings true for him.

“My grandma (Francis Douglas) always told me that there is a need and a want in life. I want to do this, but I don’t need to do this. So when my body is tired and my mind may say, I don’t want to do this, I am already thinking beyond that because my goal is on my mind and I am not going to let anything keep me from that goal,” Caines said.

He said when he steps on the stage Saturday he will feel like he is representing every member of

the military. He said he is proud that his fi rst job is the military and he plans to give both the best effort possible.

“I won’t be satisfi ed until I make it to the top of the sport. I would not be true to myself if I am not aiming for that,” Caines said. “Every competitor is aiming for that. I want to be in a position to inform people about the sport and what it has to offer. There is an art to the sport and I believe in giving 100 percent to anything that I do. I don’t give 90 percent knowing I had 10 percent more to give. I want to give it 100 percent effort so I will have no regrets and be proud of everything that I do.”

Fort Carson’s Calvin Caines works out at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Nov. 1, preparing for the upcoming fi tness competition in Denver.

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The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans football team continued Colorado 5A state championship play Nov. 7 with a 21-7 victory over Rocky Mountain in Fort Collins.

The Trojans travel to Aurora to meet regional top-seeded Grandview High School at Legacy Stadium, 25901 E. Arapahoe Road, Saturday at 1 p.m. The winner of that contest will meet the winner of top-seeded Pomona and defending state champion Valor Christian in the semifinals at a time and date to be determined after the quarterfinal round of the playoffs is complete.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness Division staff holds its annual Turkey Trot 10-kilometer run and 5-km run/walk Saturday.

Held at the Special Events Center, the free event features a 10-kilometer run at 8 a.m. and a 5-km event at 8:15 a.m. A turkey raffle will be held following the runs. Both courses will begin and end at the Special Events Center. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders and their guests. Register at the Special Events Center or any post fitness center during normal business hours through Friday 14 at 6 p.m. Those who preregister will receive a free T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for anyone registering the day of the event. Contact Martha Reed at 524-1163 for more information.

DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division has announced its revised operating hours.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center will be open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends and training holidays. Garcia, McKibben and Waller physi-cal fitness centers will be open 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday- Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends and training holidays. Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on federal

holidays; all other fitness centers are closed.A Fall Famathon event continues through Nov.

22 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, DFMWR officials said.

The event is a Family-friendly competition designed to help people get fit and have fun. The event kicked off Saturday with family corn-hole and dodge ball tournaments. Points will be awarded to families, not team members. The total number of family points earned will determine the winner of the first-place prize, the “ultimate Thanksgiving basket.” A Thanksgiving “goody basket” will be the second-place prize.

Call 526-2706 for more information.DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division staff,

in conjunction with Balfour Beatty Communities, holds its annual Jingle Bell 5-km fun run/walk Dec. 12 at 8 a.m.

The free event is open to the public and no registration is required. Prizes will be awarded to the 12th and 25th finishers of the race. Bells will be available for runners on a first-come, first-served basis, and T-shirts will be given to the first 300 runners, according to event organizers.

The 2013 National Physique Committee MetRx Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Saturday at the Bunker Auditorium in the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St., in Golden.

Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. in the men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. Judging will then take place in women’s bodybuilding and physique, fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, respectively, at 10:30 a.m. Finals begin at 4:30 p.m.

The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball tournament Dec. 9-18 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

According to DFMWR officials, teams must submit a separate team roster, limited to 15 players per team, for the tournament. The tournament is open to active-duty personnel, Army Reserve or National Guardsmen on active orders, Family members 16 and older and any DOD identification card holder affiliated with Fort Carson. Contact Levi Hokkala at 526-5772 for more information.

Child, Youth and Schools Services (CYSS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches.

Anyone interested in being a coach must pass a background check, attend a mandatory training session and be available two to three hours a week for practices and games. CYSS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with the CYSS sports staff and parents of the players. According to officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active- duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and resume building while making a positive impact on the community. Contact Youth Sports at 526-4425 for more information.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Former Denver Bronco receiver Haven Moses, left, signs an autograph for Fort Carson Family member Thor Eriksson, center, as his brother, Tyr, and mother, Jillian Erikkson, await their turn during Moses’ visit to the Mountain Post Saturday. The Denver Broncos will celebrate their annual Salute to the Troops ceremony Nov. 23 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium when they host the Miami Dolphins.

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Fort Carson’s Marcus Dungen, right, leads Family members through a workout Nov. 7 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. The center offers a wide range of aerobic and cardio training programs. Call 526-2706 for a complete listing of programs offered.


Denver Botanic Gardens, 2007 York St., has a Dale Chihuly art glass exhibit installed throughout the gardens. The exhibit is in place through Nov. 30 and is included in admission, which is $15 for adults, $12 for students with identifi cation and $9 for ages 3-15.

Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole Christmas-themed amusement park is open through Christmas Eve. Active-duty military members and their immediate Family members will be admitted for the military rate of $16 by showing military identifi cation. Children 10 and older must show their dependent identifi cation. Admission includes unlimited rides, magic shows and visits with Santa. Santa’s Workshop is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Monday and is closed Tuesday-Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day. The workshop is on the Pikes Peak Highway.

The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these upcoming events scheduled:

• Warren Miller’s ski fi lm “No Turning Back” is showing Nov. 21-22 at 8 p.m.

• “The Nutcracker,” with music by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale, features the Oklahoma City Ballet in performances Nov. 28-30.

Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.Miramont Castle has a new exhibit, “The

Nuremberg.” It features a collection of photographs and papers belonging to the judge at the 12th and fi nal Nuremberg War Crime Trial, Jon Carleton Young of Colorado Springs. The exhibit is included in admission to the museum, which is free for active-duty military members with identifi cation. Other adults are charged $8, and children ages 6-15 are $5. Ages 5 and under are free. Call 685-1011 for information.

“Traveling the Silk Road” is an exhibit about the legendary trade route from China through Central Asia, the Middle East and the Roman Empire. The special exhibit opens Nov. 21 in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and has an extra charge and a timed ticket. The museum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. and is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A holiday bazaar is Friday, 5-9 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Special Events Center. The bazaar is sponsored by the Mountain Post Spouses’ Club and is open to the public. Admission is free but guests are asked to bring canned good donations. There is no fee for taking pictures with Santa 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday only. Bring a camera.

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker” will be in Pueblo’s Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place, Dec. 10. Tickets start at $30; call 866-722-8844 for tickets or go online to http://www.pueblomemorialhall.com.

Hungry Farmers Band’s annual Thanksgiving

reunion concert is at Stargazers Theater, 10 S. Parkside Drive, Sunday. The band played at the now closed Hungry Farmer and performs a show every Thanksgiving. It’s free, but donations to Care and Share are accepted.

A roller derby championship match is Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St., when the Killer Queens meet the Danger Dolls. Admission is $15 at the door.

“Anything Goes,” featuring songs by Cole Porter, is in Arnold Hall Theater at the U.S. Air Force Academy Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call 333-4497 for ticket information.

Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas” is Nov. 21 at Stargazer’s Theater, 10 S. Parkside Drive. Call 476-2200 for ticket information.

The Denver Art Museum opens its special exhibit “Brilliant: Cartier In the 20th Century” Sunday. This world-exclusive exhibit features jewelry, timepieces and objects produced between 1900-1975. Some of Cartier’s greatest works will be in the exhibit, including pieces owned by Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Grace and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Tickets for this special exhibit are $25-$27. The museum is at 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway in downtown Denver and is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday.

The Santa Express Train, on the Royal Gorge Route, is selling tickets for rides Nov. 21 through Dec. 27. Trains depart at 1, 5 and 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday in November. The 1.5 hour train ride includes Christmas stories, carol singing, hot cocoa and cookies along the way to the “North Pole,” where Santa boards the train. Santa visits with each child and poses for pictures. Seating is available in coach class, the Parlor Car, the Vista Dome and the Santa Express Club. December Santa Express Trains begin Dec. 4, visit http://www.royalgorgeroute.com or call 888-724-5748 for details about the December schedule.

“Mary Poppins” is in the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center theater, 30 W. Dale St., Dec. 11 to Jan. 4. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $20; call 634-5583.

Celebrate the season at Bear Creek Nature Center with festive music, live animals, family activities, hot chocolate, cookies, chili and a candlelit trail walk with Santa along the creek Dec. 5., at 5 p.m. Admission is $2 per person or $10 for the whole family. The nature center is Bear Creek Park, 245 Bear Creek Road. Call 520-6387 for information.

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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Students from Liberty Point Elementary School in Pueblo West

watch the 1895 Corliss Steam Engine as it is started by a tour guide at

the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. The machine provided

power to operate an entire mine.

Audrey Gregg-Solly shows a group of students how the Sembower Steam Engine and Edison Dynamo operate during an October tour at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

Elementary school students pan for gold at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry in October during a tour of the museum.

The 1890s-era Yellow Jacket Stamp Mill was moved to the Western Museum of Mining and Industry from Montezuma.

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Story and photos by Nel LampeMountaineer staff

Mining played a big part in the growth of Colorado, and the place to learn about mining is the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.

Gold was discovered in 1859 in the Kansas Territory, bringing prospectors, merchants, settlers and others to the area. Towns started in 1859 include Denver, Boulder, Golden City, Fountain City, Idaho Springs, Central City and Old Colorado City.

First came the gold, followed by mining. Not everyone who came to Colorado became rich, and many of them gave up prospecting and became miners. Some people profi ted by building restaurants, boarding houses, saloons and dance halls. Others built gold mills and smelters to process the ore. Coal was also mined in Colorado and silver was found at Leadville. Gold was discovered in the Denver area, Idaho Springs, Breckenridge, South Park, Telluride and Leadville. During the next three years more than 100,000 people lived in the area. The Territory of Colorado was established in 1861 and became a state in 1876.

The museum’s mission is to educate the public about history and continuing contributions of mining in the American West through its collection, restoration and exhibits.

The most impressive piece of equipment in the museum is the huge 1895 Corliss Steam Engine that was typical of the large engines used in mining during the 19th and 20th centuries. It could produce enough power to operate a mine. The machine weighed 34,000 tons and had to be dismantled to transport or install. The hot-friction engine required oiling constantly and young boys, known as “grease monkeys,” worked for 10 cents per hour, 60 hours per week, supplying oil to the working parts while the machine was running. The museum tour guide starts the engine for visitors.

The Sembower Steam Engine and Edison Dynamo are also demonstrated.

The 1907 red Skinner Automatic steam engine and Westinghouse gen-erator combination produced electricity. As child-labor laws by that time prohibited children from working in mills, the machine was self-oiled.

As most of the mining in Colorado

was hard-rock mining, it was necessary to crush the ore to remove the gold or metal. A model of a stamp mill shows the process used to remove

the gold. An actual 1890 stamp mill is located on the grounds that was relocated from a Colorado mine.

The mining museum takes visitors through the whole process of mining, with a typical assay offi ce where the ore was tested for gold content. Visitors can try their hand at panning for gold, visit a changing room, don a miner’s work clothing and walk through a typical dark mineshaft.

They can learn how miners spent their day hundreds of feet below

the surface picking, drilling, timber-ing, mucking, blasting and hauling, perhaps earning $3 a day.

Tour guides demonstrate the machinery in the museum and in the mineshaft.

Where would the world be without mining? The “What’s Mined is Yours” exhibit shows items that are used by people every day. Without mining there would be no salt for those French fries and no soda for making biscuits and cookies. There would be no aluminum foil, no pans for cooking and no cars. Some visitors are surprised to learn that mined products are used in the fi lling of Oreo cookies, in the toothpaste they use every day and in batteries and cell phones.

Interactive exhibits are throughout the museum.

Burros also played a big role in mining. They were used by prospectors as pack animals and also worked underground in mines, hauling ore,

water and supplies. Two burros, Nugget and Chism, are on the mining museum grounds.

Several pieces of mining machinery are displayed on the museum grounds as well as a mine head frame.

A small gift shop in the museum sells hard hats, gold-panning equipment, hiking sticks, rock samples, jewelry, T-shirts, geodes, polished rocks and books. No food is sold in the museum, but picnic tables are available on the grounds for visitors who bring a picnic lunch.

Visitors may take a self-guided tour but guided tours are included with admission and scheduled for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. The guides are very well versed in mining procedures, can answer questions and demonstrate all the museum’s machines and equipment on their tours.

Special exhibits, events, lectures and festivals are in the museum each year.

Children’s birthday parties can be arranged by calling 488-0880.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and is closed major holidays.

Admission for adults is $8. Active-duty military with identifi -cation get a $1 discount. Students 13 or older are charged $6 and children ages 3-12 are $4. Children under 3 are admitted free.

To reach the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, take Interstate 25 north to Exit 156 and go east. The entrance is just past the red farm house. The museum is at 225 North Gate Blvd., opposite the U.S. Air Force Academy’s north gate.

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