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Asian American, Pacific Islander heritage month observance is

Monday at Elkhorn Conference

Center at noon.

12-day exercise a blast

Photo by 1st Lt. Matthew Fickinger

More than 450 “Angry Vikings” with 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, went to the field for a 12-day exercise named “Viking Siege,” where the Soldiers conducted live fire training May 2 in training area 24. During the training, the platoon fired nearly 1,000 rounds of 155

mm howitzer ammunition. The 14-hour live fire exercise saw all platoons in action. The exercise simulated a realistic battlefield environment, as they tested indirect fire, small arms attacks and chemical attacks, which required them to conduct the fire missions while in mission oriented protective posture gear.

Mountain Post Warrior Memorial

Carson to honor fallen during ceremonyBy Garrison Public Affairs Office

Fallen Soldiers who lost their lives while deployed in the last year will be honored in a ceremony Thursday at the Mountain Post Warrior Memorial in Kit Carson Park near Gate 1.

Brig. Gen. William L. Thigpen, acting senior commander, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,

will be the keynote speaker.Since 2004, Fort Carson has commemorated

Soldiers from the Mountain Post who have lost their lives fighting in support of overseas contingency operations since 2003. A total of 401 names of fallen military servicemen and women are inscribed on the memorial stones.

The four Soldiers who will join the 401 other Fort

Carson Soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice are: Staff Sgt. Diobanjo S. San Agustin, 1st Stryker

Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. Sgt. Jason M. McClary, 1st SBCT Sgt. 1st Class William “Will” D. Lindsay,

10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Sgt. Joseph “Joey” P. Collette, 71st Ordnance

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CommentaryPerform deadlifts correctly first timeCommentary by Capt. Paul KuwikPhysical therapist, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

The “dead” in deadlift stands for lifting dead weight. This is a basic functional task testing your grip strength, core stability and is part of the Army Combat Fitness Test. During the lift you use every muscle in your body (back, core, posterior chain, arms and shoulders).

The only way to improve your deadlift is by deadlifting.Follow the guide below for correct performance.

Begin the deadlift1. Walk to the bar so the bar is over the middle of your

foot. Have your legs hip-width apart, feet rotated five to 10 degrees

2. Hinge at the hips by pushing them backward and grab the bar with an overhand grip; ensure shoulder blades are over the bar and grip the bar just outside of your shins

3. Drop into position by bending your knees slightly until the shins touch bar; do not let the bar move away from under your mid-foot; before moving the bar, engage your latissimus dorsi and retract your shoulders (squeeze your armpits) ensuring there is no slack in the bar; keep a level head position with a neutral gaze

4. Tighten your core, lift your chest and keep a neutral flat back; do not change your position — keep the bar over your mid-foot, your shins against the bar, and your hips where they are

5. Take a deep breath, drive your feet through the floor and then pull; maintain the bar in contact with your shins while pulling; straighten your hips and extend your knees together to obtain an upper-thigh locked position; keep your upper extremity and core engaged; don’t lean back or shrug.

Setting the bar down• Body should descend at the same time• Unlock your hips and knees and set it down, do not

drop the bar• Push your butt backward during the descent• Don’t lose your grip on the bar until the bar touches

the ground

At a glanceMilitary From trainee to trainer ‘Lethal Warriors’ support CST mission — Page 5 Develop basic combat lifesaving skills Kuwaiti Land Forces, US Soldiers conduct joint

training — Page 6 Soldiers celebrate 158 years Infantry regiment highlights legacy — Page 8 Risk factors of running Physical therapist shares tips with Kuwaiti

forces — Page 9 Soldiers separate from peers through EIB 1SBCT tackles testing — Page 10 Faith to go distance 10th SFG(A) chaplains reflect on Ranger

School — Page 12 10 make commandant’s list ‘Raiders’ take honors at BLC graduation — Page 14 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 16 Fraternal service Twins advance together, serve together — Page 18 Soldier of the Week Spc. Linoshka Castellano — Page 19 Saltwater operation skills Green Berets dive into downtown Denver — Page 20

Community Over $100,000 scholarships, grants awarded Spouses club impacts military community — Page 23 Free admission for Blue Star Museums Trump, Pence to be honorary co-chairs — Page 23

Patrons tour clinic Veterinary center open house highlights

services — Page 24 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 25 The Journey (Chapel series) How is God not like my spouse? — Page 26 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 26 Community partner provides unique opportunities Military children visit Denver for field trip — Page 27

At Ease Event Music Festival offers family fun in woodsy

setting — Page 29 Attraction Free admission Saturday at Pueblo Aircraft

museum — Page 29 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 30 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 32

Sports Athletes shine at fitness competition Bodybuilders show off hard work — Page 33 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 35

Classified Featuring small business directory and a welcome

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See Deadlift on Page 4

Photo by Sgt. Cameron Panther

Sgt. Lucas Averill, radiology specialist with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the correct way to perform a deadlift: step one.

3May 17, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER

NewsPeak moving season

Army G-4 offers tips to prepare for PCSBy U.S. Army G-4

WASHINGTON — Up to 60,000 household goods shipments for Soldiers, civilians and Family members are expected to be moved this summer, and U.S. Army logistics, HQDA G-4, is providing some tips to help make your move less stressful.

Move planning and execution Peak season for Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

will begin May 15 and run through Aug. 31, with the busiest weeks being May 15 through July 4.

Soldiers, civilians and Families should avoid moving around the holidays and during the last week of May and June, if possible. Avoiding this timeframe will help prevent late pickups and changes to deliveries.

Advanced planning and preparation is key to a successful move. Upon receipt of orders, Soldiers should immediately create an account or login into Defense Personal Property System, via https://www.move.mil; upload orders and complete all shipment applications for the move.

The next step is to contact or visit the transportation office to ensure all preparatory steps were successful. By getting to the transportation office quickly, customers will have a better chance of scheduling the move convenient for them. Scheduling movers is done on a first-come, first-served basis and during the peak season, there may be limited availability of packing and shipping dates.

After logging in or creating an account,

service members can view customer satisfaction scores for moving companies.

On the day of the move, Soldiers, civilians and Families should do the following:

• Refrain from scheduling other activities during moving days, as the packing and moving process can take the entire day; make it a priority

• Monitor how packers and movers are performing; for questions, call the transportation office; the Army is working to improve the household goods (HHG) movement process by increasing the number of quality assurance inspections

• Save the contact information for the moving company and quality assurance inspectors

• Obtain a copy of the inventory and make sure to identify and annotate high-value items

• A 24/7 U.S. Transportation Command toll free hotline will be operational and published in May for Soldier and Family HHG problem resolution

Additional information and detailed tips can be found in “It’s Your Move” located at https://www.move.mil.

Storage of HHGAfter a Soldier’s shipment arrives at

destination they are authorized short term storage for 90 days. Short term storage provides enough time to secure a new home. If necessary, a Soldier can request an additional 90 days through the transportation office.

Long-term storage is authorized for overseas tours, retirement or separations, and training courses that are longer than 20 weeks. In some cases single Soldiers and dual military couples can use long-term storage during a deployment.

Move entitlements If conducting a first PCS move, moving to

or from a foreign country, or making a final retirement or separation move, Soldiers must schedule a counseling appointment with the transportation office to review entitlements.

The moving process begins with orders,

See PCS on Page 4

Photo by Tyler Gourley

Peak season for Permanent Change of Station begins May 15 and runs through Aug. 31, with the busiest weeks happening through July 4.


As you pull1. During the lift, your weight should be on

your mid/rear foot2. While pulling the bar your entire body

should move upward at the same speed3. Your arms should remain straight through-

out the lift4. The bar should remain in contact with

your body during the entire movement5. You should be squeezing your glutes6. At the top of the movement avoid hyper-

extending your backBetween repetitions, ensure that you put the

bar down. That is why the exercise is called a deadlift.

Common mistakes• Rounded back: fix by focusing on form

and keeping a neutral spine• Looking up with your neck: fix by

keeping a neutral gaze with a level head• Hyperextending your spine: fix by keeping

a neutral spine during the entire movement, and start lowering the bar once you have locked your knees and hips

How to avoid injuring yourself or othersFocus on form: if your form is incorrect then

the chance of an injury increases significantly; your form on your last repetition must remain perfect; Benjamin Franklin’s axiom “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is completely relevant to deadlifting

Once you master form, slowly increase weight and repetitions (10 percent increase of weight or repetitions per week)

Sharp pain or dull pain that lasts longer than two hours indicates tissue dam-age. This indicates steps one and two were not followed; follow-up with medic, doctor, physician assistant or physical therapist to treat the injury immediately before it becomes a chronic injury

If you have additional questions ask one of Fort Carson’s strength coaches, athletic trainers or physical therapists.

DeadliftFrom Page 2

which identify a Soldier’s entitlements based on their rank, dependent status, basic information on their tour, and restrictions on what can be brought to the next duty station.

Rank, dependent status and sometimes location determine a Soldier’s weight allowance. Soldiers are responsible for staying within that weight allowance. If the shipment weight is close to their weight allowance, the Soldier can request a reweigh at destination with the transportation office.

Professional books, papers and equipment, also known as pro-gear, are defined by the Joint Travel Regulations as items needed for the performance of official duties.

The maximum weight authorization for pro gear, regardless of rank, is 2,000 pounds. Spouses may request an additional weight allowance up to 500 pounds if the pro-gear is required for employment or community service. Pro-gear does not include home-schooling supplies.

A spouse’s pro-gear request must be submitted to the transportation office for approval before the scheduled pick up. Before a Soldier’s pack and pick-up date, they should separate all their pro-gear from HHG, as it must be weighed separately and annotated on the inventory sheets.

If a Soldier’s HHG is not picked up or delivered on the agreed upon dates, the Soldier can file an inconvenience claim with the moving company for out of pocket expense supported by paid receipts. Soldiers can contact their transportation office for additional information.

Personally procured move (PPM), also known as “do-it-yourself” (DITY) move is not applicable for civilians.

Soldiers must obtain PCS orders before they are authorized to conduct a PPM or DITY move.

Before conducting a PPM or DITY move, Soldiers must receive counseling and approval from their transportation office. Soldiers will have the option of moving HHG with a POV, rental truck or hiring a commercial moving company, but all methods require full and empty weight tickets.

Upon move completion, a Soldier

must submit receipts, weight tickets and contracts. All paperwork must be dated after the published date of their orders, or they will not be reimbursed. Additionally, taxes and insurance are nonreimbursable for equipment rental contracts and receipts.

As an incentive, the Soldier receives 95 percent of the maximum amount that the government would pay to have the HHG moved. If it costs less for Soldiers to move personal property themselves, they will keep the difference. This incentive is based on the weight that a Soldier transports, not to exceed their authorized weight allowance.

The PPM or DITY estimator tool, found on https://www.move.mil, under the helpful links section, calculates an estimate of the maximum amount that the government would pay to have a member’s HHG moved.

Final step Once any move is complete

Soldiers should complete the online customer satisfaction survey to rate the moving company. The survey rating results keep the moving companies accountable; it helps everyone in the moving process — the Army, personal property offices, moving companies, and U.S. Transportation Command — improve the process for the Soldier and civilian.

A list of customer satisfaction survey scores for all moving companies are on the Defense Personal Property System customer landing page, accessed via https://www.move.mil.

If a Soldier cannot complete the survey, the U.S. Transportation Command Help Desk should be contacted at 800-462-2176. After dialing the toll-free number, Soldiers should select option “5” and then option “1.”

The Army is fully committed to improving customer satisfaction by sharing proactive tips, which empowers Soldiers and their Families with information needed to influence a successful PCS moving experience.

Call Army Community Service (ACS) Community Connection at 526-1070, building 1524, for relocation assistance and call the ACS Center at 526-4590, building 1526, for Financial Readiness assistance. For more information on this topic and many others, visit https://www.carson.army.mil./acs.

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Pull to right for sirens, lights Colorado law requires all drivers to pull to the right and stop when an emergency vehicle has its lights and sirens on, per Colorado Law CRS 42-4-705. Protect those who protect you by pulling to the right for emergency vehicles. There will be a campaign now through June 30 to help emergency responders and the public stay safe while responders travel to an emergency call. In order to try and maintain the national response time of four minutes. The public, including the Fort Carson Community, Soldiers and Families can help in this endeavor. What if it were your life on the line when an emergency vehicle is rushing down the road?

Photos by Sgt. Cameron Panther

Sgt. Lucas Averill, radiol-ogy specialist with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the correct way to perform a deadlift: step two.

Lucas Averill, radiology specialist with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the correct way to perform a deadlift: step four.

Sgt. Lucas Averill, radiol-ogy specialist with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the correct way to perform a deadlift: step three.

Sgt. Lucas Averill, radi-ology specialist with 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrates the correct way to perform a deadlift: step five.


MilitaryFrom trainee to trainer

‘Lethal Warriors’ support CST missionStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Fifteen years ago, a young Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet prepared to spend his summer at Fort Lewis, Washington, to attend Cadet Summer Training (CST).

Michael Kovalsky, now a major with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment “Lethal Warriors,” 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is returning to CST — but this time at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and no longer as a cadet.

He said the training he received during CST 15 years ago helped him prepare and familiarize himself with his future career in the Army.

“CST is not only the largest annual training event in the United States Army (according to a National Guard Bureau information paper), but it is also one of the most important,” said Kovalsky. “(The training) tests the cadets’ ability to plan, lead and also to (evaluate) their technical and tactical skills.”

The Soldiers of the battalion

will support the first rotation of U.S. Army Cadet Command cadets, with the second rotation being supported by the Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd IBCT, according to Lt. Col. Jose Vasquez.

“The battalions’ primary purpose at CST is to

train cadets and support CST operations,” said Vasquez, commander, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd IBCT. “The battalion is responsible for all tactical training events to include basic

Soldiers with 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, load their bags under a bus May 9 as they prepare to depart Fort Carson in support of Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Ky.

See CST on Page 13


Kuwaiti Land Forces, US Soldiers conduct joint medical trainingStory and photos by Sgt. Liane Hatch3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — U.S. Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, and Kuwaiti Land Forces (KLF) soldiers from the 11th Engineer Battalion conducted joint medical training at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to strengthen its ongoing unit partnership and develop basic combat lifesaving skills among the troops.

The 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd ABCT, facilitated the training, pulling medics from 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd ABCT, to train with two separate groups of 11th Engineer Battalion soldiers at Camp Buehring’s medical support training center. Also supporting the training exercise were two 3rd ABCT linguists, as well as civilian contractors from Camp Buehring.

“We’re doing medical training with our sister engineer battalion in the Kuwaiti Land Forces, and we’re asking them their best practices for medical techniques and showing them ours,” said Capt. Katie Deichl, 588th BEB, 3rd ABCT, plans officer and officer in charge of the training. “They’re learning how to use things that you would find in our (individual first aid kits), and we’re learning more field-expedient type things, like if you don’t have access to an IFAK.”

Throughout the training exercise, Soldiers reviewed basic combat lifesaving skills, such as treating hemorrhages, blocked airways, gunshot wounds and other forms of potential battlefield trauma. While U.S. Soldiers learn most

of these skills during basic combat training and continue to practice them in training environments, KLF Lt. Col. Munawer Al-Otaibi, 11th Engineer Battalion’s explosive ordnance disposal training and operations officer, said Kuwaiti soldiers have traditionally left those skills to trained medics only. For most of the KLF soldiers, he said, the joint training was their first exposure to medical training and equipment.

“For us, this is a bit different,” he said. “Normally if we go into combat or into a specific task, we’d have some-body from the medical center themselves come support that task, so typically my men will not deal with an injury. Instead casualties will be treated by the medical professional, so to have this kind of training gives my soldiers a bit more con-fidence in how to deal with something under pressure, in combat or in training.”

Working with their Kuwaiti partners helped 3rd ABCT medics hone their own skills and gave them a greater perspec-tive of how other allied nations train and develop readiness, said Spc. Thomas Savitt, a medic with 64th BSB, 3rd ABCT.

“The main purpose of us being out here is just to share knowledge between ourselves and the Kuwaitis,” he said. “It’s really good practice for us, and it seems like they’re getting a lot out of it, asking a lot of questions and very eager to learn.”

The medics said that from their perspective, everyone involved gained a lot in training value.

“It was really cool to work with another force and practice with our allies,” said Spc. Jay Choi, medic with 64th BSB, 3rd ABCT. “It’s been a lot of fun and a good chance to see how other nations train.”

A soldier from the Kuwaiti Land Forces 11th Engineer Battalion checks a casualty manikin for trauma during a joint training exercise with U.S. forces from 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in April. U.S. medics and Kuwaiti engineers worked together to ensure forces would be ready to respond to battlefield injuries, increasing joint partner readiness.

Sgt. Curtis Pattinson, center, a medic with 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, conducts joint medical training at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, with Kuwaiti Land Forces soldiers from the 11th Engineer Battalion in April. The Soldiers worked together to practice basic combat lifesaver skills, such as placing a chest seal.

Spc. Jay Choi, left, a medic

with 64th Brigade Support

Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade

Combat Team, 4th Infantry

Division, Task Force Spartan,

works with soldiers from

the Kuwaiti Land Forces’

11th Engineer Battalion to

conduct medical training at

Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in April.

Choi said he enjoyed working

with the KLF soldiers on

developing basic combat lifesaver

skills and getting the opportunity

to see how other forces are

trained.


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Soldiers celebrate 158 years

Infantry regiment highlights legacyStory and photos by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

A clear, blue sky formed above a formation of Soldiers assigned to 1st and 2nd battalions, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, as the Soldiers began celebrating the 12th Inf. Reg.’s 158th birthday May 3.

Soldiers of the two battalions celebrated the regiment’s birthday by conducting a dedication ceremony of a 12th Inf. Reg. sign and hosted an organizational day, which involved food, sports, and games for Soldiers and their Families.

During the dedication, Lt. Col. Timothy R. Palmer narrated the history of the regiment and the importance of celebrating its legacy.

“The 12th Inf. Reg. is without a doubt a combat- tested and mission-focused organization, but our strength goes beyond the ability to fight and win the nation’s wars,” said Palmer, commander, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd IBCT. “The strength of the 12th Inf. Reg. comes from its Soldiers … America’s most precious resource … its sons and daughters.”

Following the reading of the history of the regiment, selected Soldiers recounted acts of valor in the regiment’s history, spoke about serving in

the regiment and remembered the fallen.Among the Soldiers who were selected was Staff

Sgt. Dominic S. Larocco, an infantryman with 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 2nd IBCT.

“I feel very fortunate to be part of the 12th Inf. Reg.,” said Larocco. “I have deployed with the battalion twice, and I feel so blessed to be in this great organization and be able to celebrate another birthday.”

According to Palmer, who has been part of the battalion since February, the regiment is more than just an organization for him.

“To be a member of the ‘Warrior’ Regiment is not one to be taken lightly,” he explained. “It’s camaraderie, it’s tradition, and most importantly, it’s a Family.”

Larocco has been with 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., for more than three years and said he is excited to share the history of the regiment with new Soldiers.

“I feel honored to be able to be part of the history of this organization, and I am ready to show the younger Soldiers what it takes to be part of this regiment,” said Larocco. “You have to be a team player, be physically fit, be an expert on all weapons systems, but most importantly, be disciplined.”

Command teams from the 1st and 2nd battalions, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, unveil a sign May 3 during a dedication ceremony in celebration of the 12th Inf. Reg.’s 158th birthday.

“ To be a member of the ‘Warrior’ Regiment is not one to be taken lightly. It’s camaraderie, it’s tradition, and most importantly, it’s a Family.”

— Lt. Col. Timothy R. Palmer

Senior leaders with 1st and 2nd battalions, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, salute the nation’s colors May 3 during a dedication ceremony in celebration of the 12th Inf. Reg.’s 158th birthday.


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Physical therapist shares tips with Kuwaiti forcesStory and photo by Sgt. Liane Hatch3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait — Capt. Anthony Williams, physical therapist with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, delivered a lecture on proper running technique to a group of soldiers, new recruits and physical trainers from the Kuwait National Guard (KNG) at the guard’s headquarters April 30.

Williams, who holds weekly running workshops for 3rd ABCT Soldiers at Camp Buehring, taught the Kuwaiti audience about proper running mechanics in order to help KNG soldiers prevent injury and train more efficiently.

“Readiness is a key focus in the Army, and health care providers play a huge role in ensuring the fighting force is ready to give 100 percent,” Williams said. “With the culture of running and being a Soldier being so tightly intertwined, the prece-dent is on military physical therapists to evaluate the risk factors associated with running and implement methods to increase production while reduce injury risk.”

Williams said the content he delivered to the KNG audience was essentially the same as what he teaches U.S. Soldiers.

“By simply making this information available to the KNG, we have the potential to improve quality of life by promoting running and physical activity, as well as maintaining the readiness of the fighting force,” he said.

The lecture came about as part of an ongoing partnership between the 3rd ABCT and Kuwait military forces, said Lt. Col. Julie Maxwell, commander, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, and a key player in coordinating the event. Maxwell said these types of key leader engagements build trust and enable interoperability as U.S. and Kuwaiti soldiers learn together.

During the lecture, Williams asked four volunteers — two U.S. Soldiers and two Kuwaiti volunteers — to run on a treadmill at a quick but comfortable speed. Williams analyzed each runner’s form and cadence in hopes that the runners and the audience would be able

to identify the runners’ deficiencies.The way a runner’s foot hits the

ground affects the amount of impact on his or her joints, Williams explained to his audience. In order to reduce risk of running-related injuries, Williams recommends Soldiers run with a mid-foot strike (as opposed to a heel strike) at a cadence of 180 beats per minute.

“When we decrease the length of our stride and increase the number of steps we take, we reduce the impact on our joints,” Williams said.

One way to improve running cadence, he said, was to run to a metro-nome set to 180 beats per minute.

U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Radice, a

running demonstrator, said he learned a lot from the experience.

“When I got on the treadmill and started running, I learned that I’m a novice runner even though I’ve been in the Army for a year now,” Radice said. “I thought I knew how to run, just like anyone else in the Army, but (Williams) was able to show me some of my issues.”

Radice said he intends to practice running with a metronome to improve his form.

“It’s important for all of us as Soldiers to have a better idea of what we should be doing to protect ourselves from injury,” he said.

Overall, Williams said the event seemed to be a success.

“We crushed it!” he said. “Visual presentation, on-stage treadmill and live graphics made for an excellent interactive experience that was able to bridge the language barrier, and after-ward, several junior officers approached me to help clarify some points for their own edification, as well as being better able to teach their junior soldiers.”

After the event, KNG leaders recognized Williams, Maxwell and leaders from 64th BSB who coordinated the event and made it possible.

Capt. Anthony Williams, a physical therapist with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Task Force Spartan, films as a Kuwaiti volunteer runs on a treadmill during a lecture at the Kuwait National Guard Headquarters April 30.

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1SBCT tackles testing

Soldiers separate from peers through EIBBy Spc. Rommel Forde1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, went through a sequence of testing lanes and events, as they endeavored to earn the coveted Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) May 6-10.

The badge is worn by infantry Soldiers and those who serve in Special Forces positions. It separates Soldiers from their peers and often helps propel their careers.

“These Soldiers are the experts in their craft and that is what all infantrymen should strive for,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron Totten-Lancaster, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st SBCT. “They will remember all that occurred during testing. I still do and that is the point — to ingrain in you how to utilize the tools of your trade without a moment’s hesitation.”

The week’s events ended with a 12-mile ruck march, which had to be completed in three hours or less while carrying up to 70 pounds of extra gear.

“I’ve been training a lot in preparation to

attend Special Forces Assessment and Selection, which includes a lot of rucking,” said 1st Lt. Matthew Adam C. Sjoholm, platoon leader with Able Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st SBCT, 4th Inf. Div., who completed the 12-mile ruck in first place with a time of two hours and 15 minutes. “I am just happy to see it’s paying off.”

The event tested their physical and mental ability, as they made it across the finish line just before the three-hour cutoff mark.

“It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off my chest,” said Sjoholm. “I have a lot of people who believed I could accomplish this, and I didn’t want to let them down.”

The training and testing started with over 400 Soldiers, but by the end, only 54 earned the right to wear the coveted badge.

“I am just very glad to complete the training and testing, especially with some of my Soldiers,” said 1st Lt. Avery W. Littlejohn, platoon leader, Charlie

Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st SBCT. “It was an amazing feeling seeing your Soldiers, especially the lower enlisted ones, earn this badge.”

Even though candidates had the chance to train up a week prior to testing, some had dedicated much more time and effort as they prepared for the EIB testing.

“As an infantryman, we come to work every day and work on these tasks, which are paramount to our job,” said Spc. Anthony R. Supino, Comanche Company, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st SBCT. “I’ve been putting in extra work every day physically and with practical and theoretical training. At the end of the day, it all comes down to repetitions.”

The EIB training, preparation and testing was conducted to identify Soldiers who demonstrate the ability to proficiently execute critical infantrymen tasks required on the battlefield.

“I’ve always wanted to be an expert at something, so it’s a great feeling to have earned my EIB”, said Pfc. Gabriel Anaya, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., 1st SBCT.

Soldiers who earn the badge have proven they possess the physical ability and poise to stand against various grueling, real-life situations.

“This is my second time attempting to earn this badge, so I am happy I was able to pull it off, especially as a lower enlisted Soldier,” Anaya said.

Infantrymen are expected to be in exceptional physical condition, as well as effectively execute other potentially lifesaving tasks in highly stressful conditions.

“As a platoon leader, it reassures you that not only are your (NCOs) doing a great job, but that you are surrounded by exceptional troopers at every level,” Littlejohn said.

Photo by Spc. Keyasha Yarwood

During the preparation week for the Expert Infantryman Badge, Pvt. Zachary L. Yenor with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team prepares for the land navigation exam May 3.

Photo by Sgt. Jimmy Gauthier

Soldiers from throughout the Raider Brigade cross the finish line of the 12-mile ruck march May 10, thus marking the successful completion of the Expert Infantryman Badge testing’s arduous events.

Photo by Sgt. Jimmy Gauthier

Col. Monté L. Rone, commander, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, congratulates the newly pinned infantrymen May 10 who successfully completed all necessary tasks to earn the Expert Infantryman Badge.

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10th SFG(A) chaplains reflect on Ranger SchoolBy Sgt. Tanisha Karn10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Editors note: The full names and identifications of those serving in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are withheld due to safety and security of the Soldiers and their Families.

Three chaplains march under the heavy weight of military rucks along the paths and tank-trails surrounding the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) compound on Fort Carson.

They laugh and enjoy the sunny day in each other’s company, reflecting on the Army, on 10th SFG(A) and on their various faith denominations. Soon, however, one topic took center stage. It is a topic that transcends any theological difference these men of God may have: the universal struggle of completing the U.S. Army’s infamous Ranger School.

“My faith took me through Ranger School,” said Maj. Lorenzen, group chaplain, 10th SFG(A).

“If I couldn’t be there to bless my fellow students and glorify God during such a difficult time, then I really had no business there.”

Approximately 1,600 chaplains serve in the U.S. Army. Of those, only about 20 have earned the right to wear the Ranger tab.

Two of them, Lorenzen and Capt. Roland, are current members of 10th SFG(A), and a third, Maj. Jump, is on the way.

“Coming to 10th Group is one of the greatest honors of my life,” said Lorenzen. “It is also one of the greatest challenges of my career.”

Not for the weak or faint-heartedAfter all, Lorenzen explained a Special Forces

group, not unlike Ranger School, is a fast-moving train that does not slow down for anyone.

It is no secret that Ranger School is tough; with graduation rates typically as low as 50 percent according to the Ranger Training Brigade’s website.

The course’s motto is “Not for the weak or faint-hearted.” And being Army chaplains did not exempt them from any of the hardships associated with it.

Roland recalled leading one of his graded patrols in ice-cold February rain.

He and his platoon sergeant readied a secu-rity position for the night just as the wind picked up, causing the temperature to drop drastically. Burdened by the harsh elements of winter, the lack of food and sleep, and mental fatigue, it was a tough position to be in, but not one unique to Ranger School. Knowing that they needed to get through the night, they moved their men close together, kept each other awake, and shared what little warmth they could.

“It was kind of a bonding experience,” said Roland, “but at the same time it was just awful. We were both miserable and it seemed like that operation took forever.”

For a chaplain to even have a chance at Ranger School, there are many obstacles to overcome.

Aside from fulfilling every other pre-requisite of a prospective Ranger student, they needed to get permission from their command to spend up to six months away from the unit while completing the school. They also needed the support of the Chaplain’s Corps, a letter of recommendation, an essay on why they wished to become a Ranger, an exemption to policy memo and a memo from their ecclesiastical endorser for the right to bear arms for training.

After all that, the work of surviving the arduous school begins.

Character building opportunityJump, who had been in the Army for only a year at

the time and was not well-versed in combat operations, found himself struggling early on.

“It was a steep learning curve,” Jump admitted. “I just did everything according to The Ranger Handbook.”

Lorenzen had less trouble with the tactics themselves than with actually leading others in combat operations.

“My biggest challenge was of not being taken seriously when I was in a position of leadership,” Lorenzen said. “I felt like I was under extra scrutiny because I was a chaplain.”

For Roland, the biggest trial was getting through the physical challenges of the first week, known as the Ranger Assessment Phase or “RAP Week.” He ended up going twice.

“We had to do a 12-mile ruck march in under three hours,” Roland said. “It was raining, and my watch died. I was not in the right mental state and droned out. I ended up missing it by 80 meters.”

Roland said missing the mark motivated him. He didn’t believe that God had taken him that close to the finish line just so he could fail and give it up. Fortunately, his commander allowed him to try again, and the second time turned out to be the charm.

Some trials were more spiritual in nature, Jump recalled.

“I would find myself being envious of other Ranger student’s MRE’s (meals ready to eat) or care packages,” Jump said.

He explained that it may seem like a small thing to others but to him, he felt he was violating the 10th commandment, thou shalt not covet. It didn’t sit well with him and he took it as a good character-building opportunity.

As difficult as the experience was for all three, there were also moments of blessings.

For Jump, one blessing came in the form of a candy bar tossed to him by a fellow student on a particularly challenging day.

“ The struggles of Ranger School have given me a wealth of experiences and teaching points that help me relate and interact with Soldiers.”

— Capt. Roland

10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Chaplain Maj. Lorenzen holds a sermon during an annual training exercise May 28 in Europe.

See Chaplains on Page 22


Photo by Staff Sgt. Neysa Canfield

A human resource NCO with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, checks in Soldiers during the pre-manifest May 9 on post for support to Cadet Summer Training that took place at Fort Knox, Ky.

rifle marksmanship, buddy-team live fire, hand grenade and land navigation, to list a few.”

As a product of CST, Vasquez said he is honored to have the opportunity to return to where everything started for him.

“My introduction to the Army was as a Basic Camp cadet, at the end of that summer, I was sure the Army was for me and signed a contract to become an Army officer,” he said. “I was very impressed by the professionalism and competence of infantry battalions supporting our training, leading me to request a commission as an infantry officer, and this is where I first came to fully understand the role officers are expected to fill in our profession of arms.”

Vasquez said he hopes the Soldiers of his battalion are able to challenge the cadets both mentally and physically to allow them to be prepared leaders.

“I want to ensure the cadets leave (CST) knowing what is expected of Soldiers by ensuring the lethal warriors establish a repu-tation for discipline and professionalism,” said Vasquez. “Second, I want cadets to experience a professionally run and exceptional training event, allowing them to learn what is expected of a leader.”

Aside from honing their technical and tactical skills, Kovalsky said he hopes cadets gain an understanding of how the Army works as a whole.

“I would hope that the cadets come out of (CST) knowing that there are a variety of different jobs in the Army, and that they are all equally important,” he explained. “One cannot exist without the other, and not everyone needs to be an infantry officer.”

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‘Raiders’ take honors at BLC graduationStory and photos by Spc. Rommel Forde 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers across the 4th Infantry Division gathered in the McMahon Auditorium April 26 to congratulate and acknowledge the graduates of Basic Leader Course (BLC), class 19-006.

Out of the 171 graduates, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, had 10 graduates

make the commandants list, including the distinguished honor graduate and distinguished leadership award winners.

BLC is the first leadership course a Soldier takes to become an NCO. It trains eligible junior enlisted Soldiers on important leadership skills necessary to lead a small group of Soldiers. The monthlong course focuses on topics such as leadership; training management; map reading and land navigation; drill and ceremony; and warfighting.

“I spent a lot of time studying doctrine on the subjects I knew we were going to be trained and tested on,” said Spc. Matthew C. Culver, Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st SBCT. “I am extremely thankful for all of the great leadership I’ve had that molded me into the Soldier I am today. And, I can’t wait to train, develop and set up my Soldiers for success, the way my NCOs did for me.”

Culver was the course’s distinguished honor graduate after earning the highest academic percentage out of the 171 candidates. Joining him on the commandants list was another “Raider” Soldier, Spc. Jesse R. Wolfe, Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st SBCT, who earned the distinguished leader award. The distinguished leader award is bestowed to the candidate who demonstrates the highest leadership ability in the class. This is determined through a series of peer and cadre evaluations.

“I think what contributed to my success at BLC was the leadership in 2nd Sqdn., 1st Cav. Reg. and our recent deployment to Afghanistan,” said Wolfe. “While deployed, I was put in a team leader role, which, thanks to my current leadership, I was ready for. Overall, BLC

was a great experience, and I learned a lot while I was there. As I pin sergeant, I plan to put my Soldiers first and always do what is morally right.”

The success of these Raiders was noticed at multiple echelons, as they were congratulated by their peers, immediate command and Col. Monté L. Rone, commander, 1st SBCT. “We could not be more proud of Spc. Culver and Spc. Wolfe for graduating the Basic Leader Course as distinguished honor graduates.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Paul L. Fluharty, guest speaker, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, gives the opening speech for the Basic Leader Course graduation ceremony, class 19-006, at McMahon Auditorium April 26.

Spc. Jesse R. Wolfe, Alpha Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, stands at attention while the distinguished leader award is read aloud during the Basic Leader Course graduation ceremony, class 19-006, at McMahon Auditorium April 26.


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Shipping Office (JPPSO) — Monday-Thursday the office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The office will be closed from 7:30-9 a.m. for training and will open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to-face personal property counseling briefing is mandatory for JPPSO. At this time, the self-counseling option to process applications through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment.

Logistics Readiness Center’s (LRC) Laundry Facility — The facility located at building 1525 does not launder all of the Soldier’s Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army Support Command (ASC), Annex A, which provides a list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered by the LRC laundry facility. Annex A is posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in building 1525. Soldiers are responsible to clean their OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF. The CIF will not accept OCIE turn in that is not clean or free of dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria. Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 or email [email protected].

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

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

be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355.

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

• SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Elwell St. near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to complete the pre-separation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30

a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Transition services in building 6237 — include a mandatory weekly five-day program covering transition overview, Military Occu pational Skill Crosswalk, finan cial planning, U.S. Depart ment of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days.

• Transition services in building 1118, room 133

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Troops to Teachers — Colorado will be holding a Teach as a Second Career free seminar for transitioning service members and veterans June 3 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Pikes Peak BOCES, 2883 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs. Dinner will be provided. Contact Korey Brown at 719-526-2208 to reserve a seat. Troops to Teachers partners with the Fort Carson Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) and the SFL-TAP Career Skills Program to provide employment opportunities for transitioning service members, it is located in building 6236, room 113 and 115.

The Second (Indianhead) Division Association — Looking for people who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division. The 98th annual reunion in Tucson, Arizona, will take place Sept. 18-22. For more information call 224-225-1202 or email Bob Haynes at [email protected].

Garrison ceremonies staff relocation — The Garrison Ceremonies and Events Team has moved to a new location. The staff is now located at building 1230 on the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street (where the DA Photo Studio is located).

Room numbers are 119 for the administrative NCO, 116 for the NCO in charge and 114 for the program manager. Phone numbers have remained the same, 524-4578 or 524-2827.

Seeking OCS Alumni — The Officer Candidate School (OCS) Alumni Association is looking for graduates of the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School. Since 1941 OCS has trained many of America’s finest leaders, including 50 Medal of Honor recipients. Alumni serve this nation as Army officers and later as industrial leaders, government administrators, elected officials and national leaders. The OCS Alumni Association fosters fellowship, highlights OCS history and memorializes OCS graduates lost in service to our nation. Learn more at https://www.ocsalumni.org.

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, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The training is held in the USO building, 1218, room 203 on a first-come, first-served basis. The class times are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2019 training dates are: June 11-13, July 9-11, Aug. 13-14, Sept. 10-12, Oct. 15-17, Nov. 12-14 and Dec. 10-12. Contact Derek Williams, Casualty Assistance Center operations and trainer, for additional training opportunities. Call 526-5614 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

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Twins advance together, serve togetherBy Sgt. James Geelen4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Many siblings often experience jealously and disagreements growing up, and even end up pursuing different career and education paths.

This was not the case for Pvts. Travis D. Carter II and his twin brother Trevor D. Carter. The brothers decided to join the Army together and on Feb. 27, 2018, left Atlanta to attend basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Not only did they attend the same basic training, but found themselves going through advanced individual

training at Fort Gordon, Georgia, together, and continued on to where they currently serve: 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division.

“I was studying business marketing in college when Travis told me he was going to join the Army,” Trevor Carter said. “So then I decided to go into the Army, too, we’ll just do a buddy system.”

But Trevor Carter was not easily persuaded to leave college.

“I actually had to talk (Trevor) into joining the Army,” Travis Carter said. “It took me a few months to persuade him to come in with me.”

Growing up in Marietta, Georgia, the brothers competed in as many

sports as they could, Trevor Carter said. However, basketball was the one they took seriously.

There was always a natural rivalry between the brothers, Trevor Carter said. They were always more focused with outscoring each other.

“When sports came around, I would let him have it, since he’s a couple inches taller,” Travis Carter said. “But as far as school or anything educational, I always try to accomplish more than him.”

The brothers continue to push each other beyond their limits, trying to make each other better, said Spc. Alvaro J. Ortiz, a generator mechanic for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 68th

Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th SB.

“When we go out to the gym or play basketball, they’re always trying to out-perform each other,” Ortiz said. “If Travis scores 35 points, then Trevor is pushing to score 36. They’re constantly pushing one another to be better.”

When the twins decided to join, they were initially placed in the same platoon at basic training, before the drill instructors separated the brothers.

“Our drill sergeants would always hassle us, because one time we got the same exact score on the (physical fitness) test,” Trevor Carter said. “Then we went and shot the same score at the range. They thought we did it on purpose but it was really just an accident.”

The company first sergeant thought the brothers were too similar

to remain in the same platoon, Trevor Carter said.

“Honestly, you can say he’s literally another version of me,” Travis Carter said. “We’re not identical, but everything we do is exactly the same. We eat the same foods, shoot the same, like the same movies, everything is always the same.”

Having a friend during training is an invaluable asset, helping each other through the stresses of training and being away from home, Ortiz said.

“Going through with your brother would make you want to compete more, try harder and beat him,” Ortiz said. “But at the end of the day, it’s your brother, you can’t be too mad (at) him.”

Even though the brothers don’t see each other every day, it helps with the adjustment of being away from home knowing his brother is close by, Travis Carter said.

“We’re both busy with our jobs, but I always know in the back of my mind that he’s not that far away if I need him,” Travis Carter said. “It really helps a lot, and I know it helps him, too.”

Since basic training, the twins have had each other to talk to or push along in various situations.

“I never get homesick because I grew up with him and he’s here with me, that’s helped me a lot,” Trevor Carter said.

For now, the brothers intend to stay in the Army until they retire, but both agree they will eventually move back to Georgia to settle down and start families. The pair have goals of possibly starting a business together or even going into real estate together.

But for now they stand “READY” as part of the Ivy Division.

“We would really like the oppor tunity to deploy together,” Travis Carter said. “Being there together would certainly make the whole experience a lot easier for us. Maybe we’ll get that chance while we’re together here at Fort Carson.”

Photo courtesy U.S. Army Atlanta Recruiting Battalion

Pvts. Trevor D. Carter, left, a signal support specialist with 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division; and Travis D. Carter II, right, a signal support specialist with 534th Signal Company, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th SB, take the oath of service Feb. 27, 2018, in Atlanta.


Soldier of the WeekREADY NOW4ID and Fort Carson

Meet Spc. Linoshka Castellano, the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Soldier of the Week. Castellano is a signal support systems specialist with Signal, Intelligence and Sustainment Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div. She spent a week leading the retransmission team and learning about small unit leadership by shadowing her platoon sergeant. Castellano also worked to prepare the battalion for the upcoming communication training event, and closed out the week as an escort and interpreter for the Mexican Military Senior Service College Delegation visit. Steadfast and Loyal!

The person pictured is not an actual service member

Feature20 MOUNTAINEER — May 17, 2019 21May 17, 2019 — MOUNTAINEER

Saltwater operation skills

Story and photos by Sgt. Tanisha Karn10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Editors note: The full names and identifications of those serving in the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) are withheld due to safety and security of the Soldiers and their Families.

DENVER — Colorado is not known for vast salt water ocean environments. So what is a Green Beret to do when the time comes for open ocean dive certifications? Why, drive to the mile high city of Denver, of course.

To the delight of visitors, divers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) practiced their underwater operations skills April 25 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver.

“Having a salt water environment with marine life added an extra variable to work around,” said a 10th SFG(A) dive team leader. “Being in Colorado, finding salt water is hard to find and practice proficiency. We wanted to make sure our equipment was good and that we understand our buoyancy before our requalification course.”

The salt water tanks at the Downtown Aquarium, with more than a million gallons of water, closely mimics the ocean environment.

The divers first splashed inside the aquarium’s shark tank, which houses a portion of the aquarium’s 500 different species of marine life. They facilitated several exercises including open-circuits training and reacting to simulated emergencies.

After the shark tank, Green Berets dove into the underwater exhibit tank, which normally houses the Aquarium’s Mystic

Mermaids show. Once inside, they not only continued their training, but also took advantage of the chance to interact with about 600 school children who were visiting the aquarium that day.

“It was probably the most rewarding part,” one 10th SFG(A) operator said. “Typically, when we do our dives it’s very tactical and military-focused, so being able to showcase a little of what we do for those kids and our Families was pretty awesome.”

“No, unfortunately the mermaids were not there for the training,” said one 10th SFG(A) Soldier.

Despite missing the mermaids, strong relationships and support from local community organizations like the Downtown Aquarium enable the 10th Group Soldiers to experience realistic and unique training opportunities.

Above: Divers from 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) with the help of Denver’s Downtown Aquarium, practice their dive operation skills in salt water tanks, which closely mimic the ocean’s environment and gave the Green Berets the chance to interact with the community April 25 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. Left: Divers from 10th Special Forces

Group (Airborne) practice their skills in salt water tanks April 25 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver where the 10th SFG(A) divers can train to stay ahead of the enemy in the most realistic environments possible.

Below: Divers with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) train in realistic environments to keep them sharp on their skills April 25 at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver.


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Mt. Carmel, in partnership with Springs Dentistry, was proud to provide dental care for 12 Gold Star children who each lost a parent in combat service to the nation. “When we hear about tragic loss, our community goes through a time of shock and grief,” said Dr. Jessica Duru, owner and general dentist. “But, as time goes on, it’s important to recognize families who have sacri� ced so much and then honor them however we can.” On April 4, Dr. Duru and her 23-member team provided over $17,000 in care and follow-up services through the ir, “Smiles For Kids” social impact e� ort. “� ere was a young girl who taught Dr. Lydiatt to hula-dance,” said Dr. Duru. “� e widows and their children were so appreciative of us; but really, we’re so grateful to them.”

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— Biweekly elective classes available following the five-day TAP program include social net working, Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, inter-view techniques and dress for success.

• Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers.

Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services• Central issue facility, building 1525 —

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.• Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979. Directorate of Public Works work orders — Directorate of Public Works Business

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Cor respondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except for the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details.

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

Briefings Retirement and ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/

DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Transition.html? Call 526-2240/8458/2840 for details.Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/

PPB/Briefings/Levy.html.Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd.,

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

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Special Operations Recruiting:Building 1218, Room 312/313

Ellis St., Fort Carson524-1461/1462

Briefs every week:● PSYOP,

noon Tuesday ● Special

Forces, noon Wednesday;

● Civil Affairs, noon Thursday

Briefs

For Lorenzen, it was losing a piece of his weapon during field maintenance and then being blessed to actually find it just in time for a patrol.

“Only five minutes remained until we were to move out,” he said. “I stopped and prayed, ‘Lord, you are the finder of lost things. You know exactly where this retaining pin is located. Please open my eyes to see. Help me, please, to find it!”

According to Lorenzen, just as the light of the day, and the prospect of a successful patrol, was nearly gone, the Lord answered.

“I opened my eyes,” he said, “scanned the ground, and there it was. Right under my nose. God is good.”

A connection with their ministryAll three men struggled through

the notoriously difficult school, all three persevered, and all three believe that

wearing the Ranger Tab now helps them in their ministry within the Army.

“Being a chaplain is all about relationships,” said Jump. “And Ranger School does not allow for isolation. It helped emphasize for me the value and importance of team-building and relationships that enhance and execute religious support.”

Roland said the school allowed him to communicate on several levels within the Army.

“The struggles of Ranger School have given me a wealth of experiences and teaching points that help me relate and interact with Soldiers.” Roland said. “If dealing with a newer Soldier, I can pull from an experience or time when things were not good or things were uncomfortable and show how certain aspects of humanity can help someone overcome struggles in their way.”

It was a sentiment echoed by the 10th Group chaplain.

“We all need each other,” said Lorenzen. “There are no lone Rangers.”

ChaplainsFrom Page 12


Community

By National Endowment for the Arts

Washington, D.C. — The National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families are pleased to announce that First Lady of the U.S. Melania Trump and Second Lady of the U.S. Karen Pence have agreed to serve as honorary co-chairs of Blue Star Museums 2019.

Blue Star Museums is a collabora-tion among the National Endowments

for the Arts, Blue Star Families, DOD and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active-duty personnel and their Families each summer.

“We are deeply honored by the willingness of First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence to serve as honorary co-chairs of Blue Star Museums for 2019,” said Mary Anne Carter, acting chairman of the

National Endowment for the Arts. “The National Endowment for the Arts continually looks for new and innovative ways to support our military service members and Blue Star Museums is a shining example of that effort. Their participation will help highlight the more than 2,000 museums, zoos, gardens and aquariums eager to participate each year to honor and thank our military Families for the many sacrifices they make for all Americans.”

The 2019 Blue Star Museums program begins Saturday, Armed Forces Day, and will end Sept. 2, Labor Day.

“It is a tremendous honor to welcome First Lady Melania Trump and Second Lady Karen Pence as the co-chairs of Blue Star Museums,” said Kathy Roth-Douquet, Blue Star Families chief executive office. “This amazing partnership between Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Department of Defense, and our nation’s museums has been beloved by over a million members of military Families for the past 10 years and we are thrilled they have agreed to celebrate this milestone with us.”

This program is available for those currently serving in the U.S. military:

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five Family members.

Museums participating in the Blue Star Museums Program:

Colorado Springs: Money Museum McAllister House Museum Peterson Air and Space Museum World Figure Skating MuseumDenver American Museum of Western

Art Center for Colorado Women’s

History at the Byers-Evans House

Clyfford Still Museum Denver Art Museum Denver Firefighters Museum Denver Museum of Nature &

Science Kirkland Museum of Fine &

Decorative Art Fort Garland Fort Garland MuseumPueblo El Pueblo History Museum Sangre de Cristo Arts and Con-

ference Center Buell Children’s Museum

Photo by Nel Lampe

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is one museum participating in the Blue Star Museums, which admits active-duty military and up to five Family members for free until Labor Day. One of the top museums of its kind in the nation, the museum also has a planetarium and IMAX theaters.

Free admission for Blue Star Museums

Trump, Pence to be honorary co-chairs

Spouses club impacts military communityBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Fort Carson’s Mountain Post Spouses Club (MPSC) awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships and grants to military community members during its annual awards banquet May 7.

Throughout the year, the MPSC operates its Fort Carson Thrift Shop and produces additional revenue through other operations. The resulting revenue then is used to support military Family members in the local community.

Unit Soldiers and Family Readiness Groups (FRG), nonprofit organizations and individuals then apply for grants and scholarships through a simple process. The MPSC then selects a committee of its members to comb through applications and choose award recipients.

In all, the MPSC awarded $108,700 at the banquet, $16,700 in grants to 40 FRGs, $20,950 in grants to nonprofit organizations and $46,050 in scholarships to Family members in the community. A new scholarship was added this year, known as the Patriot Foundation Scholarship, which provided funds ($25,000) for Gold Star Family member recipients.

In just a two-year span, the group has quadrupled the amount it awards. Part of that is due to increased business at the thrift shop, but much of the growth has come through collaborations with outside organizations.

“The spouses club has changed quite a bit in the past year,” said Nicole Williams, MPSC president. “The biggest change has come through our focus. “It’s not all about the money. We are looking for ways to connect the community. Yes, the thrift shop is bringing in great revenue, but by making

connections, we can help our Families better.”In the past year, the MPSC has collaborated

with the Patriot Foundation, for example. Williams said the Patriot Foundation’s goal is to provide scholarships to spouses and Family members of 4th Infantry Division Soldiers who were either killed or wounded in action.

“They (Patriot Foundation) wanted to help (4th Inf. Div.) Families, but didn’t have a way to support those Families, so they approached us and asked how we could make it work,” Williams said.

In all, the MPSC awarded Patriot Foundation Scholarships to 10 Gold Star Family members.

MPSC scholarships were awarded to 35 Family members who are seeking advanced degrees, undergraduate degrees or certifications and high school students entering college.

Annie Brandt, a Fort Carson spouse and local high school teacher, earned a $1,200 scholarship that will go toward helping her earn an alternative teaching license.

“Winning a scholarship really helps financially of course, but equally important to me is the support I feel from my fellow spouses,” Brandt said. “A lot of hard work and volunteer hours went into making this possible.”

Williams explained that the MPSC is proud to offer scholarships that are both merit based and meaningful.

“We started offering scholarships for people who were seeking certifications last year because it was something our spouses said they need,” she said. “Spouses move frequently and need certifications or licenses to find another job. So, this is something we can do quickly, help them get a job so they can be out working and serving in the community.”

Photo by Jami Thomas

Annie Brandt, right, accepts a scholarship award from Mountain Post Spouses Club President Nicole Williams during the club’s awards ceremony May 7 at Carson Middle School.


Patrons tour clinic

Veterinary center open house highlights servicesStory and photos by Eric E. ParrisGarrison Public Affairs Office

Active-duty service members along with their Family members and retirees had the opportunity to see firsthand what the Fort Carson Veterinary Center has to offer at its open house Saturday.

Guided tours of the center, military working dog demonstrations and several information booths that covered a range of topics were part of the day’s activities.

The open house provided the military community a chance to see the center up close.

“The purpose of the open house is

to reach out to the community — get the community involved,” said Capt. Cynthia Edgerton, a first-year graduate veterinary intern with the Public Health Activity Fort Carson.

It’s an opportunity to let people know what services the center provides.

During the tour, visitors saw exam and X-ray rooms, where laboratory work is performed and an operating room. Center staff members were available to answer questions about pet registration and care.

In addition to the tours, experts from areas such as the Army Veterinary Corps, Department of Public Works — Environmental, the Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology, Army Public Health Nursing Fort Carson and the Exchange were available to talk with visitors about their respective areas.

Along with information provided at the booths, two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets had two falcons, Aurora and Zeus, as part of their presentation. Military working dog demonstrations that featured, Igi, the lead narcotics dog with the 69th Military Working Dog Detachment on post, and the Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard provided a horse.

Education can take many forms, which included a bull snake named Scales.

Michelle Blake, a wildlife biologist with DPW — Environmental Fort

Carson, used Scales to explain the purpose of snakes. Children were allowed to touch Scales as Blake explained snakes’ importance to the local habitat.

“I want to show kids how valuable snakes are and what to do if they see them,” Blake said.

With the summer months approaching, it’s important for adults and children to be aware of their surroundings in the Fort Carson area.

The open house provided visitors a wide range of information and even some hands-on activities such as touching a snake or petting a falcon. It gave everyone a chance to get involved.

“It’s about community engagement and awareness,” said Col. Matt Enroth, the Public Health Activity Fort Carson commander, as he emphasized the purpose of the open house.

It’s important to let the public know how the veterinarians, animal care specialists and food inspection specialists support them and the warfighters.

For Deanna Grande, a Family member, and her two children, Agnes and Tommy Grande, the open house provided an opportunity to learn more about the clinic.

Knowing what services are available to the community was worth the visit, Grande said.

Visitors stop by the information booths at the Fort Carson Veterinary Center Open House Saturday. There were representatives from the Army Veterinary Corps, Department of Public Works — Environmental, the Colorado Academy of Veterinary Technology, Army Public Health Nursing Fort Carson, the Exchange and two Air Force Academy cadets with falcons, Aurora and Zeus.

Above: Michael Stewart, a Family member, touches Scales, a bull snake, while Michelle Blake, a wildlife biologist with the Department of Public Works — Environmental Fort Carson, explains the benefit of snakes in the local area. Blake was one of several local representatives who provided information at the open house.

Right: Igi, the lead narcotics working dog with the 69th

Military Working Dog Detachment

on post, stops Col. Matt Enroth, the Public Health

Activity Fort Carson commander, during

a demonstration at the open

house Saturday.


Claims to the estateSpc. Hines Darrin Austin — With deepest regret to

the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Jacob Salazar at 512-902-3807.

Spc. William John Boberg — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Capt. Kalapu Fasavalu at 526-0706.

Spc. Michael T. Osorio — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Hernan Borunda at 806-930-9440.

General announcementsDo you want access to your medical records? —

Before making a trip to Evans Army Community Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely view, download and print medical profile, lab results, immunizations and vital signs for yourself and Family members under the age of 12. To conveniently view medical records, visit https://www.tricareonline.com/tol2/prelogin/mobileIndex.xhtml. Proceed to “Health Record,” then “Download My Data” to access medical records.

Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes is every second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Retire Strong class is currently under construction. Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more information, reserve a seat or sign up for classes.

Healing Touch at EACH — Healing touch is a Red Cross Program that is a gentle, energy-based, hands-on technique that works with the human energy centers and field. The healing touch objective is to bring an overall sense of well-being to help manage life’s daily stresses. The approach is ideal to those looking to explore additional care to their regular medical routine. Healing touch is offered to all active duty, Family members and retirees at Warrior Family Medicine Clinic at Evans Army Community Hospital. Appointments are available Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the front desk at 526-9277.

Education Center has moved to building 1012 — • Parking is at Specker Avenue and Long Street• Full services are available for active-duty

Soldiers; limited services are available for Family members, DA civilians and veterans

Hours:Reception, administration, check-in (room 138):

• Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Army education counselors:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Friday: 1-3:30 p.m. (walk-in only; no appointments)

• Friday: 9 a.m. to noon; by appointment only. Call 526-2124 to schedule, as there is limited availability.

Computer lab (room 103): • Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Army personnel testing:• For inquiries, to schedule an exam, or to

pick up results visit the reception and administrative office in room 138.

BSEP/GT prep (building 1011, room 111):• Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. to noon and

1-4 p.m. (closed Friday) Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room

138 at least 15 minutes prior): ETS (attendance mandatory to out-process;

pick one session):• Monday or Friday: 8:30-9:30 a.m. or

2-3 p.m.; Tuesday: 2-3 p.m.

• College 101: Tuesday or Thursday: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

• GI Bill: Thursday 10-11 a.m.Visit the on-post, full-service college offices

(Colorado State University-Pueblo, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College, and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial aid assistance)); building 1012, second floor.

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

Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at SFL-TAP is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Mount Carmel employment and transition team, in partnership with SFL-TAP, offers career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family members and veterans at a new office. The office is located in building 6237, room 115, SFL-TAP. Services include no-cost transition or job seeker assistance and access to paid internships, veteran benefits support, supportive and behavioral health services, financial counseling, support groups, discounted professional clothing and more. Call 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/.

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

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

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Work site interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super visors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance

Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.

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

Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implan tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an appointment.

Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center, located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events. Call 526-7172 to register for the breastfeeding classes.

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

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

Of noteUpdate to education benefits — Post 9-11 GI Bill

transferability changes go into effect July 12. The transfer of Post 9/11 VA Education Benefits will be limited to service members with less than 16 years’ time in service (TIS). Service members are still required to have at least six years TIS to transfer to Family members, and must serve an additional four-year service obligation from the date of transfer. Soldiers still serving who received a Purple Heart on or after 9/11 can submit a request regardless of years served or years of retainability. For more information or to attend an Education Center GI Bill briefing, contact the Education Center at 526-2124. Briefings are held each Thursday, 10-11 a.m. in building 1012, room 138. Transfer applications are available at https://milconnect.dmdc.osd.mil/milconnect/.

Voluntary leave transfer — The following Fort Carson serviced employees have been approved to receive donated leave due to an emergency medical condition:• Christopher D. Carneal, Directorate of

Emergency Services (DES)• Dana D. Carneal, DES• Filepe Daniels, U.S. Army Space and Missile

Defense Command/ARSTRAT G-6 SOI

DIV RSSC EAST• Debra K. Garcia, U.S. Army Space Brigade• Mary R. Koziol, Directorate of Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR)• Amanda R. Luper, Directorate of Public Works• Michael Rose, DFMWR• Chad Staggs, DES

Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing to donate annual leave to a listed employee, must complete the OPM Form 630a at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund civilian employee from another federal agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, he must complete the OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by fax at 526-7541 or by email to [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Call 526-8627 for more information. Employees experiencing a medical emergency (personal or Family member) who will exhaust their leave balances quickly should contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team.

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Commentary by Maj. Matt Atkins4th Infantry Division plans and operations chaplain

How is God not like a spouse? No one has ever asked me that question, probably because the answers are too glaringly obvious. My wife has never created a giraffe, but God speaks whole worlds into existence. When spouses lose their keys — and if God knows every day before it comes to be — it’s a pretty good bet, he’s never lost keys.

Some answers are less self-evident but still matter.

God has no haunting questions about his place in the world. He does not stay up nights wondering if he is good enough. He is absolutely sure of his

surpassing value. The same might

not be true of your wife, husband or

kids … it might not even be true of your dog (though

he is probably closer to certitude). Questions

about our value were formed and answered early, before we could even articulate them.

Most folks carry these questions right on into their marriages. Do I really matter? Am I precious, worthy and significant?

My wife knows more about me than anyone. Therefore, her answers to the questions I ask, albeit covertly, carry an incredible weight of authority. That’s not altogether bad. I trust her with those unarticulated questions, I married her after all. But she’s just another human being, just as skeptical of her own worth, just as doubtful if she is enough.

How can two broken people really answer each other’s most urgent questions?

Maybe the most important thing that happened at “the fall” — when Adam and Eve declared their independence from God — is that, collectively, we stopped listening to him. Before the fall, God told us who we are and whether we are meaningful and lovely and we listened. After the fall we stopped hearing his voice. But that doesn’t mean we stopped looking for some authority to tell us about ourselves. Honestly, I believe we are wired so we will always need an outside voice to tell us we are precious and significant. And if the voice of God’s authority is absent, then another voice will have to take its place.

I need someone to tell me who I am. I give my most vital questions to parents, peers, supervisors and subordinates, but always and especially to my spouse. She knows me. She is supposed to believe in me and tell me that I have what it takes. I am supposed to tell her that she is worth fighting for. And here also is an infinite God who alone knows the dignity and worth of a man, the inestimable value of a woman. This consummately relational God, who is utterly sure of his own worth, and speaks clearly in the scriptures that we are beloved.

It isn’t that I want my wife to stop answering the question. Her voice matters — more than any other creature. But she is creature, not creator. It is his voice that I desperately need to hear. He alone carries the authority to truly name me and declare me significant. And it is God’s declaration which makes a thing true.

Then too, it is his voice, which in my better moments gives shape to my own, and becomes life-giving, scripture-strengthened words, proclaiming my wife precious and enough. I give what I have received. I do not declare value by my authority; rather, I celebrate the authority and the declaration of another.

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

Chapel NeXt — meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at Fort Carson Middle School. Enter off of Harr Avenue and drive behind the school, look for signs. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details.

Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email [email protected].

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, building 1500. Sasha Moen can be reached at 845-392-8425 or email [email protected].

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purification, spiritual and emotional support, and more to military members. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].

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

Spanish Bible Study — meets at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel 7 p.m. Wednesdays; call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

ChapelBriefs Chapel schedule

CatholicSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel6333 Martinez Street, building 1500

• Saturday, 3:15-3:45 p.m., reconciliation, 526-8583

• Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, 526-8583

• Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., reconciliation, 526-8583

ProtestantHealer Chapel (general protestant)Evans Army Community Hospital• Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386

Prussman Chapel (gospel)Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard, building 1850

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

• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640

Provider Chapel (general protestant)Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street, building 1350• Sunday, 9:30 a.m., bible study• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316

Chapel NeXt (contemporary)Fort Carson Middle School, off Harr Avenue

• Sunday 10 a.m., 526-8889• Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC,

524-2458

Eastern OrthodoxFort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call 719-473-9238 for off-post 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 academy.

Islamic

Worshippers are led to strengthen both mind and body through chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the five precepts Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the Family Life Center, building 1659 (at Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard). Contact Capt. Somya Malasri at 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details.

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

Latter-day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected].

Buddhist

• Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious

education, 524-2458• Sunday, 11 a.m., Mass, 526-8583• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,

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 and first Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386

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Military children visit Denver for field tripStory and photos by Mike MaiurroFountain-Fort Carson School District 8 public relations specialist

Military students from Fort Carson, attending schools in Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8), were able to attend a unique field trip opportunity again this spring. These excursions to Denver have occurred for approximately the last nine years, thanks to the Gold Crown Foundation, and are only available to students on Fort Carson.

Several years ago, the Gold Crown Foundation met with FFC8 to begin this special outreach project that

provides students and staff from the five FFC8 schools located on Fort Carson (Abrams, Mountainside, Patriot and Weikel elementary schools and Carson Middle School) the opportu-nity to take a field trip to Denver for a unique experience, typically ending with attendance at a professional sporting event. Through this program, FFC8 students have been guests at games for the Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. They have visited the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science and spent time at the Gold Crown Foundation main facility with Metropolitan State University of

Denver basketball players. FFC8 students have been treated to educational guest speakers such as John Perozzi, a World War II veteran who participated in the Normandy invasion, and Metro State University President Dr. Janine Davidson, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former undersecretary of the U.S. Navy.

This special out-reach project is just one conducted by the Gold Crown Foundation, and it stems from a desire to do something positive for military Family members. The founda-tion was co-founded by Bill Hanzlick and his business partner Ray Baker. Hanzlik, along with William J. Hybl and Pete Coors, is a civilian aide to the secretary of the Army (CASA) for the state of Colorado. CASAs play a vital role for the Army. They help keep the public informed about why a strong and robust Army is vital to our national security; partner with the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program to support transitioning Soldiers and Families; and promote good relations between the Army, Congress and the public; and advise the secretary on regional issues, according

to an Army News Service release.Two trips are provided each year,

one in the fall and one in the spring. Among the five schools, approximately 200 FFC8 students attend each event. Families and students do not have to pay to participate.

FFC8 students are typically chosen based on good behavior modeled at school, and teachers recommend students to the school administration.

“You can see the excitement on students’ faces as permission slips are passed out. Students seem really proud of the fact that they have been invited to attend that semester’s Gold Crown event,” said Carson Middle School Dean of Students Stacie Hogue.

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 (FFC8) students tour the Denver Museum of Nature and Science exhibits during a field trip recently. FFC8 students from the schools on post (Mountainside, Abrams, Patriot and Weikel elementary schools and Carson Middle School) and teachers and chaperones attended the event.

Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 students are recognized as they walk around the warning track at Coors Field prior to the game.


Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

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

TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab results, medication profiles and immunization records. Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pickup. Visit https://www.tricareonline.com to create an account.

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

Ambulance service — Post officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.

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

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

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

Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers online payments — EACH offers an online payment option. Visit https://pay.gov/public/home

for a convenient and quick way to make electronic payments to federal government agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Paying online is the preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. Visit https://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PatientsVisitors/Billing for more information.

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

Pay for medical records online — The Evans Army Community Hospital Release of Information section has partnered with the Department of the Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH Resource Management Division/Uniform Business Office to offer patients the option to pay for copies of their medical records through Pay.gov. Patients who need duplicate copies of medical records, as well as insurance agencies and legal offices now have the option to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 for a digital record or $20.80 for a paper record, which includes search and processing, plus 13 cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/start/72613275 for more information.

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

Same day appointments — EACH Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an appointment model called “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. Appointments can be made by visiting https://www.tricareonline.com or calling the Access to Care Line at 526-2273.

Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient — centric secure messaging platform that enables patients to directly communicate securely via the internet with their primary care provider team to receive advice or minor medical issues, chronic disease management, test results, appointment

results, medication refills and other health care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a valuable service that helps save time and money by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by communicating virtually and directly with their health care team. Talk with your provider or care team to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries who has an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com to continue communicating securely with your health care team.

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There’s an aircraft museum at the Pueblo Memorial Airport, just a few miles east of the town of Pueblo. The museum, the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, is open every day of the week, and has two hangars filled with aircraft, artifacts and uniforms from several branches of service.

There are dozens of aircraft in the hangars, to include an F-15 and an F-16 (fighter jets), which are rarely seen in aircraft museums. These aircraft are displayed in Hangar 2 at the museum.

Also rare at aircraft museums, this museum has two Russian MiGs (twin-engine jet fighter) on the grounds, along with a B-47 and other aircraft that are seen outside the hangars.

And everyone is admitted free Saturday to look at the aircraft on the grounds and inside hangars 1 and 2. On that day, a special event is at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, “Warbird Fly-In Armed Forces and First Responders Appreciation Day.” Free admission is offered from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum will have docents inside the two hangars to answer questions visitors might have, but

there will be no guided tours that day. Food vendors will be on site.

More than 50 vehicles and aircraft are displayed at the museum, including, mostly military aircraft. But the museum also has a few non-military aircraft, including an Alexander Eaglerock, which was manufactured at the Alexander Aircraft Company in Colorado Springs, one of the largest aircraft manufacturers at that time. There’s also a replica of a Nieuport 12 open cockpit built in France and used in World War II.

A B-29 Superfortress, the largest and most sophisticated World War II bomber and a C-47 Skytrain used to airlift cargo and passengers are in Hangar 1. World War II jeeps and staff cars are displayed as well as several collections of military memorabilia and a model of Pueblo Army Air Base that was constructed in 91 days in 1942. B-24 crews were trained at the base. The base was closed after the end of the war.

Along with the F-15 and F-16, Hangar 2 has a display about space travel and several aircraft and helicopters.

The museum is owned by the

city of Pueblo, and is operated by volunteers. Its motto is “Saving Air History.”

A gift shop is just inside the museum’s entrance, which sells aircraft models and kits, T-shirts and other military memorabilia.

Compiled by Nel Lampe.

Travel distance45 miles

Price Admission is regularly $10 for adults; $8 for students ages

7-18, seniors and retired veterans. Active-duty military are admitted free with valid identification.

Hours Monday-Saturday the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday hours are 1-4 p.m.

Contact Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum 31000 Magnuson Ave.Pueblo, CO 81001719-948-9219https://pwam.org/

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and with it comes a chance for Soldiers and Families to experience live music, spanning three days, in one of Colorado Springs’ most unique settings.

Organizers are set to host the 11th Annual MeadowGrass Music Festival May 24-26 among the spruce and pines of the Black Forest on the city’s northeast side, at the La Foret Conference and Retreat Center, 6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs.

The festival lineup features more than 20 bands, some local, some regional and a few national-talent level acts. Festival Director Nicole Nicoletta describes the event’s music flavor as Americana, which typically encompasses reggae, jazz, bluegrass and country, but concert goers can expect to see folk, rock, indie and roots style bands throughout the weekend.

Festival days typically begin with a relaxed atmosphere and grow more energetic into the later hours. The lineup changes each day and, while most bands will perform under the festival’s big yellow tent, late-night shows are indoors at the site’s Inglis Hall.

Parents worried about bringing their children to a rowdy-concert atmosphere can rest easy. The festival features a Kids’ Play Area, complete with zoo animals, giant bubbles and craft activities during the three-day event.

Patrons can attend as many music shows as they desire or pop in for just one, though they must purchase a one-day pass at minimum.

Festival goers have several options for attending, from one-day tickets to full-weekend passes (with or without on-site camping). MeadowGrass organizers also offer a VIP package that includes priority sheltered seating, close parking and private portable restroom facilities.

MeadowGrass Music Festival Lineup:May 24 Tender Foot Bluegrass at 1:30 p.m.

Mama Magnolia at 2:45 p.m. The Two Tracks at 4:30 p.m. Daniel Rodriguez at 6:15 p.m. Woodshed Red at 8:15 p.m. A New Brain for Arnie (late night) 10 p.m.

May 25 Whiskey Kate at 11 a.m.

Patrick Dethlefs at 12:15 p.m. Heavy Diamond Ring at 1:30 p.m. Shannon McNally at 3 p.m. The Mammals at 4:45 p.m. The Ballroom Thieves at 6:30 p.m. Tea Leaf Green at 8:30 p.m. The Jauntee (late night) at 10 p.m.

May 26 Roy Schneider and Kim Mayfield at 10:30 a.m.

Roma Ransom at 11:45 a.m. Meadow Mountain at 1 p.m. Upstate at 2:45 p.m. Eilen Jewell at 4:30 p.m. Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express at 6:30 p.m.

Reckless Kelly at 8:30 p.m. Blue Frog (late night) at 10 p.m.

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Travel distance28 miles

Price Ticket prices vary depending on number of days, camping options and package

upgrades. Prices will increase beginning May 18.

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Hours Gates open at 10 a.m. each day

ContactLa Foret Conference and Retreat Center6145 Shoup Road, Colorado Springs CO https://rockymountainhighway.org/ index.php/information/

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Free admission Saturday at Pueblo Aircraft museum

Music Festival offers family fun in woodsy setting

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Most of the bands will perform in the big yellow tent for the MeadowGrass Music Festival May 24-26.

Photo by Nel Lampe

Visitors learn about aircraft in the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. The museum will be free to the public Saturday.


A special event at the Pueblo Aircraft Museum is Saturday, when Warbird Fly-In Armed Forces and First Responders Appreciation Day is from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free admission. The museum will have docents inside the two hangars to answer questions visitors might have. Food vendors will be on the premises throughout the day. The museum is on the Pueblo Memorial Airport, about 8 miles east of Interstate 25 at 3101 Magnuson Ave.

Remember D-Day with the 4th Infantry Division’s Living History Day event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is held outside Fort Carson Gate 1 at Kit Carson Field. It is free to the public. There will be re-enactments, vehicle displays, fire engines, police cars, mules and much more.

The 12th annual Defenders of Freedom Veteran’s Recognition Ride is Sunday at Kings Chef, 6436 U.S. 85, Fountain. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the honor ceremony is at 10:30 a.m. Kickstands go up at 11 a.m. There will be an after event at VFW 6461, 753 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain. This event is the longest law enforcement escorted motorcycle ride in Colorado. To register and for more information, visit http://www.veteransride.org/.

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell Children’s Museum will join museums nationwide in participating in the 10th summer of Blue Star Museums, a program which provides free admission to active-duty military personnel and their Families. The 2019 program launches Saturday, Armed Forces Day, and ends Sept. 2, Labor Day. Military can find the list of participating museums at http://arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. Arts Center hours Labor Day through Memorial

Day are: • Helen T. White Galleries: Wednesday-

Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

• Buell Children’s Museum: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

Arts Center hours Memorial Day through Labor Day are: • Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. A Memorial Day Ceremony takes place May 27

at 11 a.m. at the Pikes Peak National Cemetery, 10545 Drennan Road, Colorado Springs CO 80925.

Ride in the world’s largest poker run May 25-26. The Ride and Rally begins downtown in Fort Collins. Pre-register online at https:// www.realitiesride.com or call 970-484-9090.

The Western Museum of Mining and Industry announced the opening of its latest exhibit, “Underground Mine Lighting.” The exhibit showcases the museum’s large collection of mining lamps and accessories. More than 50 lamps are part of this exhibit, including oil wick lamps, safety lamps, carbide lamps, battery-powered lights, miner’s candlesticks and much more. Kids of all ages can enjoy a scavenger hunt and scout around the museum to find other lighting artifacts to win a prize. The exhibit will remain on display through June 9. For more information on the museum, its exhibits and events, visit http:// www.wmmi.org/ or call 488-0880.

The Colorado Springs Chorale will present a free lunchtime concert on the south steps of the Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., June 6, the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landing. The concert will launch the one-year countdown to the Chorale’s performances in Normandy, France, memorializing the 76th anniversary of D-Day, and the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. In case of rain, the concert will be held upstairs in the Pioneers Museum courtroom. For more information, call Chorale offices at 719-634-3737.

“The Story of Us” is currently at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S. Tejon St. The exhibit takes a look at the history of Colorado Springs, from A to Z. Other exhibits in the free museum depict the history of Colorado Springs and

the area. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.

“O Beautiful! Shifting Landscapes of the Pikes Peak Region” is at the Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through Aug. 4. Admission is $5-$10. Call 634-5583 or visit https:// www.csfineartscenter.org/ for information.

The Broadmoor World Arena has some big events on its calendar. Check with the box office at the World Arena at 520-SHOW.• Ali Wong: The Milk and

Money Tour, May 26 at 7 p.m.

• Judas Priest Firepower 2019 Tour, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.

• “Les Miserables,” June 5-6 at 7:30 p.m., June 7 at 8 p.m., June 8 at 2 and 8 p.m., and June 9 at 1 and 6:30 p.m.

• Glenn Miller Orchestra, June 16 at 3 p.m.

• “The Male Intellect: an Oxymoron?” is June 20 at 7 p.m. and June 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Cheyenne Mountain State Park has various upcoming events at 410 JL Ranch Heights Road:• Full Moon photo hike and workshop, 6:30 p.m.,

Saturday.The Stargazers Theater has some big events

coming up at 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs. Call 719-476-2200 for more information.• Pikes Peak Blues Community Jam, May 29 at

6:30 p.m.• The VooDoo Hawks CD Release with Dirty

Kings, June 21 at 8 p.m.Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its designation as a National Monument. Fifty years ago, a passionate group of scientists, citizens and local residents fought a grassroots battle to protect the area that is now Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. Celebrate the first day of National Park Week and Florissant Fossil Beds’ 50th anniversary year for free. Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees. Events leading up to the 50th anniversary include: • June 1: 15 for 50 hiking contest. Hike all 15

miles of trails and earn a prize.• June 29: Science open house and junior

ranger day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about the ongoing research taking place at Florissant Fossil Beds including geology, paleontology, biology, hydrology, astronomy and much more. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of different science projects.

• July 27: History and culture open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Celebrate the history and cultures of the Florissant valley. Take a tour of the homestead, learn why someone once tried to saw apart a petrified stump, learn about tribal connections within the area.

• Aug. 17: 50th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a ceremony with keynote speakers and panel guests including scientists, people who lived here, people who fought to make it a monument, and people who worked here. Enjoy refreshments and the community.

• Aug. 20: Coffee and cake with a park ranger, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and a piece of 50th anniversary cake and celebrate the signing of the bill that made Florissant Fossil Beds a National Monument. Throughout the day a variety of rangers, interns, volunteers and former staff will be serving up coffee, tea and cake. This drop-in opportunity offers a chance to learn about the different people and jobs that are involved in running the monument. There will also be an opportunity to sign the 50th anniversary card.

• Aug. 25: Fee-free day. Celebrate the 103rd birthday of the NPS and the 50th birthday of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.

Fees are waived all day at Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and all other NPS areas that charge fees.

Look forward to warmer weather and register for special events at the local nature centers. • Bear Creek Nature Center

- Wild food foraging at Bear Creek from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 25

Memorial Day is approaching quickly and so are the Old Colorado City Territory Days. Memorial Day weekend will be the annual event with lots of fun activities for the entire family. Free shuttles are provided from the Coronado High School and Rock Ledge Ranch, May 25-27. There will be live music, petting zoo, vendors, a mechanical bull, gold panning and more.

The Colorado Springs Event Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., is hosting a Hot Wheels — Cool Rides indoor and outdoor car show May 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Displayed will be all years, makes and models. There is limited indoor space. There will be door prizes and trophies awarded in various categories. Register day of show or online at https://www.aceent1.com for $35 per car.

Fam Fest: Family Arts and Music Festival is June 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Historic City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa St. in Colorado Springs. There will be live music, kid friendly activities including a bounce castle, crafts, painting, shopping and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://www.madeformoreproject.org/.

Haunted Mines, 3910 Palmer Park Blvd., is hosting a paranormal experience June 8 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets are $25 and patrons must register. Visit https://cheyennemountainparanormal.com for tickets and more information.

Mark the calendar for the annual Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast June 19 from 5:30-9 a.m. Along with the breakfast, there will be a dress-up contest, petting zoo, roping the hay bale, caricature drawing and appearances by Girl of the West and Aide to the Girl of the West and many more. The event takes place downtown and the hot breakfast is $5. Kids 5 and under eat for free.

The 79th annual Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Parade is July 9 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. The western cultural event is free and there will be much to see; floats, equestrian groups and many local businesses will be available.

The Great Inflatable Race will be in town July 20, 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. Giant inflatable obstacles are spread throughout the course, and they will bounce, bump and slide all over the place. Bring friends and family to this event to get out and get active. Visit https://www.thegreatinflatablerace.com/Colorado-Springs for more information, tickets and registration information.

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Save the date for the Polar Bear Plunge at the Ellis Outdoor Pool, Saturday from 9-11 a.m. Say hello to summer with the opening of the pool and a chilly plunge. Admission is $3. Call 524-2329 for more information.

Delta Phi Chi Military Sorority, Inc. is hosting a summer meeting June 1 from 1-3 p.m. at the Joel Hefley Community Center, 6800 Prussman Blvd. The event is an informational meeting to learn more about the requirements to join Delta Phi Chi Military Sorority. For more information, visit https://www.deltaphichimilitarysorority.org/ or call 706-901-7473.

A Summer Luau takes place at the Ellis Outdoor Pool, building 1231, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature games, prizes, giveaways and food for purchase. Tickets are $3. Call 524-2329 for more information.

A Father’s Day Craft event is June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Grant Library. Save the date to create dad’s special gift. Call 524-2350 for more information.

The Freedom Fest is quickly approaching, so save the date, June 28-29. The event begins at 2 p.m. June 28 and ends June 29 at 10 p.m.

Save the date: now is the time to begin training for the Fort Carson Spartan Race July 13-14, 2700 Wilderness Road. For more information and registration, visit https://carson.armymwr.com/calendar/event/spartan-race/2900044/35739.

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

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

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information.

Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials:• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and $2 shoe rental Friday

from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person.

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

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

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

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

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

• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m. Call 526-5542 for more information.Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center holds a climbing wall monthly

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

Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit https://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest.

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Members of the Mountain Post community made a good showing at the 2019 National Physique Committee Elite Tan Southern Colorado and Armed Forces Championships May 4 at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs.

A few contestants this year included a Fort Carson civilian, Brian Butler; Family members Gladys Esquivel and Bobbi Falkenberg; and a Soldier, Juan Fuentes, who all competed in their initial or second bodybuilding event. Each of the post fitness athletes said now was the time for them to get involved in the event and each had a different reason.

Butler has always been into fitness but it was only last year he said he got an inkling to compete in a show. He said people at the fitness facility where he normally works out encouraged him to participate in the show. After he and his wife, Yolanda Scott, discussed and researched, they decided Butler would compete this year, and next year both plan to compete.

“I was about 11 years old when I saw my first pumping iron book with Arnold Schwarzenegger in it,” Butler said. “I thought it was pretty fascinating, and I’ve been lifting weights ever since. I also played a lot of sports and played a little semi-pro football for (a) couple of years but I wanted to do bodybuilding.”

When he realized the timing may never be right, Butler said he wrapped his head around the fact that he wanted to have fun and compete.

Similarly, Esquivel and Falkenberg are new to bodybuilding

events and decided to do a show. Esquivel decided this was a good way to stay active and Falkenberg wanted to sign up after watching a friend compete. Esquivel was active in basketball and volleyball in high school and later was involved in UFC events.

“Only a very small percentage of people are able to accomplish being in a competition,” Esquivel said. “There are a lot of people who say they want to get fit and have the type of body you get from these types of competitions, but it takes a strong dedicated individual to get to the point where they get on the stage.”

After attempting to compete twice before, Fuentes committed this year to following through. Through the recent tragedy of losing his father, he found inspiration. Fuentes said this sport is not only a hobby, it is a lifestyle and he said he enjoys the challenge he found through bodybuilding.

“My dad died last month and that has given me inspiration because he was fighting until the end,” he said. “He was in the hospital with low pulse and low blood pressure, but he continued fighting until he passed away. Watching him be so courageous is one of the things that is pushing me now to be the best that I can be.”

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Photo by Walt Johnson

Misfits runner Justin Lutz is put out by a step during an intramural softball game Monday night at the Mountain Post Sports Complex softball fields in the first action of the season. Intramural softball games are currently scheduled to take place each Monday and Wednesday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Intramural soccer action will take place each Tuesday and Thursday at the soccer fields adjacent to Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center with games beginning at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Patrons shine at fitness event

Left: Gladys Esquivel, left, and Bobbi Falkenberg, center, talk with another contestant before going on stage May 4.

Above: Brian Butler shows

the awards he captured at the

2019 National Physique

Committee Elite Tan Southern Colorado and Armed Forces

Championships May 4.


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Fort Carson runner Elias Cherire was the first runner to cross the finish line in Saturday’s first 10-mile event designed

to select the team that will represent Fort Carson in this year’s Army Ten Miler race

Oct. 13 in Washington, D.C. According to Sabine Clark, Waller Fitness Center manager, the post will send two, eight-person teams for males and females to represent Fort Carson. Clark added the

Fort Carson men’s team has won the event seven times in the past eight years, and the women’s team placed third last year and is

hoping to do as well or better this year. “We are going to have a couple more internal

trial runs because more people will be coming to Fort Carson during the summer months and some of the people who have run in the past have (moved) or may have

military obligations that won’t allow them to be on the team this year,” Clark said. “The roster we establish today will be a flexible

roster that will allow us to add more people who might be interested in being on the

post’s (Army Ten Miler) team. We feel it’s only right to get the most competitive team we can and give everyone who is interested

in running the race the chance to help the post defend its title at the (Army Ten Miler)

this fall.” The top three finishers in the male division Saturday were: Cherire, Paul

Katam and Aaron Totten-Lancaster. The top three female finishers were: Teresa Groton,

Raehael Bassett and Allyson McClain.


CYS registers athletes for its summer baseball, girls’ softball, track and field and T-ball seasons through Friday. Registration can be done in person at Parent Central Services, building 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Practices for the upcoming season are scheduled to begin June 3. Call 526-4425 for more information.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will host the Pike’s Peak Sergeants Major Association golf tournament Friday. There will be a 6:30 a.m. check-in and an 8 a.m. tee time with lunch being served at 1:30 p.m. The cost for the event is $65 for active duty and retirees and $75 for civilians. There will be first-, second- and third- place team awards and contests will include the longest drive, closest to the pin and a hole-in-one. The event will be a four-person scramble, which includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, range balls, one complimentary golf game, a breakfast and a snack lunch. For more information, contact the golf course at 526-4102.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Aquatics Division will host a Polar Bear Plunge Saturday at the post outdoor swimming pool. The event is a prelude to the opening of the outdoor facility scheduled for May 25. The aquatics division will host a Luau pool party June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the outdoor pool.

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season. The next opportunity will be when the Rockies take on the Baltimore Orioles May 25 at 6:40 p.m., May 26 at 7:10 p.m. and May 27, military appreciation day, at 1:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield and outfield area for their Family and friends for $17 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 38756432 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may apply, and all areas are not available for each game.

The National Physique Committee 2019 International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness Armbrust Pro Gym Mile High Pro Bodybuilding, Figure, Bikini and Physique championships will be held June 1. Military athletes will be competing along with civilian athletes during the event. The show takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Denver Airport

Convention Center, 15500 E. 40th Ave., Denver. Visit https://musclequest.com/ for tickets.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) 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 three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYS officials said anyone interested in being a coach must have good communication skills with CYS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYS officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will make an impact on the community.

Registration for the 2019 Rocky Mountain State Games (RMSG) is open for athletes of all ages and skill levels. The RMSG Military Support Program (MSP) was created to encourage participation by military members and their Families to allow them to participate in the games, and to save up to 50 percent off the normal registration fees. The program applies to active duty, Reserve, National Guard and retired service members. This discount will apply to individual and team registration fees until funds are exhausted. (Sports not eligible for the MSP discount include: air hockey, baseball, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoes, inline hockey, inline speed skating, lacrosse, mutton bustin’, taekwondo and indoor triathlon). To participate military members and their Families must submit a completed RMSG Military Registration Assistance

application online. Applications are available at http://www.RockyMountainStateGames.org. For more information, contact the Sports Corp at 719-634-7333, ext. 1013, or email [email protected].

The Fort Carson Freedom Fest is scheduled to take place June 28-30. During day two of the three-day event, numerous sports activities have been planned. The events are: A Glow Run for people 4 years of age and older; a volleyball tournament and a basketball tournament. DFMWR officials said the Glow Run is an evening fun run that will not be competitive and is not officially timed. Competitive runners can time themselves if they wish to do so. The run begins at 8 p.m. near main stage and will be approximately three miles. The cost is $15 per person for early bird online registration, free for ages 3 and under. Same day registration, which will begin at 6 p.m. and is $20 per person for ages 4 and above and will end at 8 p.m. with no exceptions. Runners registered by June 10 are guaranteed a limited-edition T-shirt and a Mountain Post Living Run Series Participation Medal (supplies are limited). There will also be activity wristbands on sale for $5 for people 4 years and older and free for people 3 years of age and under. There will also be an Early Bird Registration Run Bundle available. The early bird bundle allows people to register for three races for the price of two. The races include the Glow Run, June 29; the Fall Festival Run and the Winter Festival Run at dates to be announced in the future.

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Cool save

A Fort Carson youth center team goalie, Kendrick English, stops a shot attempt from reaching the goal during a game Saturday at Pershing Field on post. The soccer action shifts to Peterson Air Force Base Saturday for the conclusion of the youth soccer and cheer season.


Serious business


Fort Carson youth center flag football player, Jaiden Davis, second from left, pulls the flag of an opposing runner before he could turn upfield for additional yardage during a game Saturday at Perishing Field on post. The post youth flag football season will end Saturday with games at Pershing field beginning at 10 a.m.






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