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4SB responds for Hurricane HarveyStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Sharon Matthias 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

HEMPSTEAD, Texas — Hurricane Harvey will last for a long time in the minds of those who experienced its wrath. While the memory of the storm’s destruction may have created terrible memories for many, it has also served as a demonstration of Texans’ generosity.

“We got here yesterday and were extremely over-whelmed by the outpouring of support by the members of the communities,” said Col. Geoff Kent, commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. “We consider it an honor to support and serve these communities,” said Kent.

Kent and his team of Soldiers from Fort Carson began support to the people of eastern Texas Sept. 3 when they arrived at Hempstead. Kent and the group set up their operations at a car dealership loaned to U.S. Army North and subordinate units.

According to officials, U.S. Army North has provided 2,100 Soldiers and civilians, 58,000 Meals-Ready-to-Eat, 1,015 pallets of water, 391 pallets of food and 90 boats, and over 200 trucks along with cots,

medical supplies and equipment have been transported by units responding to support efforts. Relief operations by active-duty troops are expected to continue for several more weeks before the National Guard reassumes the entirety of relief support.

One of the other units at the dealership is the 75th Field Artillery Brigade from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. They drove nearly 400 miles to support relief operations after completing a two-week field training exercise.

“We knew we were going to help civilians and the Soldiers were excited to come, excited to help,” said Lt. Col. Toni Rieke, commander of the brigade’s 100th Brigade Support Battalion.

When the unit departed Oklahoma, it did not expect to find communities so eager to offer support to the Soldiers. Among the support service members have received are numerous residents offering vocal support and, true to regional stereotypes, beef.

“We came self-sustaining, but coming into a location like (the car dealership) is definitely a benefit and a morale booster for the Soldiers,” said Rieke.

What the Soldiers have experienced has been more common than one might think for an area declared a

disaster area by the president of the United States. At locations throughout eastern Texas, including Houston Executive Airport, the dealership at Hempstead, and other places, residents have provided barbecue and other freshly-prepared dishes.

The call to assist Soldiers was sent via social media and Texas residents responded. One of those who responded was Earlyne Campbell, the daughter of a Navy chief petty officer who served in World War II and the Korean War.

“It is so great to serve the military because (they) serve us,” said Campbell. “We want to do something and we’re going to keep doing this as long as (they) all are here, because we really love and appreciate what (they) all do.”

The top military commander at the center recipro-cated the feelings of cooperation and gratitude.

“This truly was a joint effort in support of the community and being collocated with the Red Cross increased our capabilities,” said Joint Force Land Component Commander (Forward) Maj. Gen. Brian Harris. “The spirit of Texas shined through with everyone pitching in to help those in need.”

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At a glanceMilitary 1SBCT changes leadership ‘Stryker’ Brigade welcomes Col. Monté Rone — Page 5 Adaptive sports helps road to recovery WTB focuses on what Soldiers can do — Page 6 Week cherishes unit heritage Celebrating legacy during ‘Manchu Week’ — Page 7 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 Special Forces Community rides to honor fallen — Page 10

Community Suicide prevention year-round mission Evans provides support to Soldiers in distress — Page 13 ‘Got your back’ MPs increase awareness — Page 13 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 The Journey (Chapel series) Perfect timing — Page 19

Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 19

At Ease Festival Italian culture on display at Belmar — Page 21 Arts Friends, art combine in Colorado Springs — Page 21 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24

Sports McKibben renovation nearing completion Facility could open as early as Sept. 17 — Page 25 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 27

Classifi ed Featuring small business directory and a welcome

home real estate section — Page 28

Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program

Building 6237Hours:Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

John GunaTransition service specialist, Soldier For Life Transition Assistance ProgramHometown: Louisville, Ohio

What are some of the great things that Soldiers and Families should know about the Soldier For Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) on Fort Carson?

SFL-TAP has made great strides to give our Soldiers, veterans and Family members a great way to fi nd employment opportunities when transitioning from service. Two of our programs that get the highest feedback are our “Boots to Business” workshop, which educates people on starting their own small business, and the “Career Skills Program (CSP),” which now features over 10 business partners to help our clients fi nd new careers. In the CSP, Soldiers can pursue everything from jobs with Veterans Affairs to pipefi tting to cyber security.

We are currently preparing for our semiannual transition summit which

will be held Wednesday and Thursday on Fort Carson (story on Page 4). We currently have over 85 companies looking to hire. This is a great event for our clients. What makes our transi-tion summit unique is the quality of our clients; employers get excited to come to our transition summit be-cause they know the level of talented applicants that they will meet and that job seekers from fi ve different instal-lations will all be in one place. What also makes it unique is that SFL-TAP screens each and every employer that will be here before they are granted authorization for a spot in our transi-tion summit. Employers are vetted to ensure they have valid job openings and are hiring. This is a great event and we hope to see you there.

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Carson Ready: Month aims to improve nation’s preparednessCommentary by Raymond H. DunnChief of operations, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

Although a specifi c fi gure could not be determined, it was estimated that 3,000 people lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001, as a result of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City. Among this number were over 2,600 people in the Twin Towers, including nearly 250 citizens from other countries. On the ground, some 400 emergency workers who responded to the scene were also victims. Excluding the hijackers, also lost were 246 U.S. citizens on four aircraft and at the Pentagon an additional 125 people, 55 of whom were military.

As most well remember, Sept. 11, 2001, was a day that not only shook the nation, but forever changed the way that we would live. As a result of the attacks, the largest federal government overhaul since 1947 took place with the formation of the Department of Homeland Security. Its

2017 budget includes $7.3 billion in disaster relief funds, $2 billion in grants funding to prepare state and local governments to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from incidents of terrorism and other catastrophic events, and $365 million for the pre-disaster mitigation fund and fl ood hazard mapping.

Within the last few years, the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson team, coupled with the 4th Infantry Division, has provided critical support to the local community with personnel and equipment during numerous training events and real-world missions.

Emergency preparedness and response helps the nation prepare for, mitigate the risk of, respond to, and recover from major domestic disasters, both natural and man-made, including incidents of terrorism. Sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, National

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ASAP cautions Soldiers prior to holiday weekendStory and photo by Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Fort Carson Soldiers got a stark reminder Aug. 31 prior to the Labor Day weekend — driving after consuming alcohol comes with extremely real and heavy consequences.

During the Pre-Labor Day DUI Prevention event sponsored by the Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program at McMahon Auditorium, Soldiers learned that local law enforcement is intent on catching drunk drivers, then introducing them to a criminal justice system that endeavors to prosecute them to the fullest extent.

“We’re not saying you can’t go out and enjoy yourself this Labor Day weekend, we’re saying that you can do so responsibly,” said Anthony McCollin, ASAP prevention coordinator.

ASAP staff members brought in a few heavy hitters to drive their point home: Lt. Thomas Prayne of the Fort Carson Police Department, Capt. John Lupton of the Colorado State Patrol and 4th Judicial District Deputy District Attorney Adam Bailey.

Prayne began by telling Soldiers about incidents that have occurred at Fort Carson, including a serious crash that occurred when a drunk driver sped along a roadway in the wrong direction.

“We interviewed him after the crash and he was so intoxicated that he had no idea what happened,” Prayne

said. “He thought some-one traveling in the other direction had crossed into his lane.”

The lieutenant then demonstrated how quickly alcohol can affect a normal adult male. For demonstration purposes, Sgt. Phillip Pelletier, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, volun-teered to drink beer and then be tested periodically during the event.

Prayne tested Pelletier’s blood alcohol content (BAC) with a breathalyzer tool after Pelletier had con-sumed three beers in roughly 45 minutes. Pelletier’s BAC at that point was .068, under the legal limit of .08 for DUI in Colorado, but over the legal limit for Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), which is .05 BAC.

“This goes to show how little alcohol is needed to impair a driver,” Prayne said. “And, the Army views DWAI just as seriously as DUI.”

He then demonstrated how a roadside sobriety test is performed and showed how law enforcement officers can easily detect an alcohol-impaired person.

“If you’re thinking you can beat the system by

refusing a breathalyzer or blood test, think again,” he said. “Refusing such a test results in a one-year sus-pension of driving privileges in Colorado on the spot.”

It’s easy to understand why law enforcement agencies are so adamant about catching and arresting drunk drivers. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, 29 percent of all traffic

Lt. Thomas Prayne, Fort Carson Police Department, administers a breathalyzer test to Sgt. Phillip Pelletier, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during the Pre-Labor Day DUI Prevention event at McMahon Auditorium Aug. 31. Pelletier volunteered to help demonstrate how quickly one can test above Colorado’s legal blood alcohol content limit.

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By Dani Johnsonarrison P blic ffairs Offi ce

A free hiring fair and transition summit for service members, veterans and military spouses will be held on Fort Carson Wednesday and Thursday.

The summit will feature interactive and informative panel discussions, recruiter training and a networking reception focused on improving competitive employment for service members, veterans and military spouses.

It will include speakers from Fort Carson, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Services, Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Transition to Veterans Program Offi ce, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes and local chambers of commerce.

“The summit is a great opportunity for military

members, veterans and their Families to not only learn about the hiring process but actually meet employers who have jobs currently available,” said Kim Henry, military personnel division chief, Directorate of Human Resources. “We will also have the former undersecretary of the Army, Patrick Murphy, here to speak to attendees.”

Registration will start Wednesday at 8 a.m. at The Hub. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be seven work-shop sessions on information technology, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, health care, supply chain and transportation, law enforcement, project management, aerospace and marketing and sales. Visit https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-carson-transition-summit-1 for the schedule.

A networking event for employers, job seekers, military spouses, senior leadership and veterans will follow from 5-7 p.m. at The Hub.

Thursday, the morning session at McMahon Auditorium begins with registration at 8:30 a.m.

Garrison Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. will make opening remarks at 9:30 a.m. and then Murphy will speak at 9:35 a.m. prior to a panel discussion on “Perspectives on Transition” at 9:45 a.m. A hiring fair with more than 100 employers is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.

Spc. Kwasi Ampomsem, automated logistical specialist, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is looking forward to attending the summit.

“I’m still new to the civilian world since I joined the Army eight months after arriving in America,” said Ampomsem, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ghana in 2012. “The transitioning classes and summit will help me know where to go, what to do and how to get a job when I leave the Army.”

Transitioning service members and spouses are encouraged to attend both days. Visit https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/event/fort-carson-transition-summit-1 to register.

fatalities involved an alcohol-impaired driver in 2015 and roughly 10,000 people were killed in 2015 (the latest available statistics) in a crash when a driver’s BAC reached .08 or greater.

Lupton followed the demonstration by talking about some of the horrors he has witnessed during his time with the Colorado State Patrol. In one instance, he relayed a story about how a father of three was decapitated in a drunk driving crash along a local Colorado highway.

“The risks of making one bad decision are just too great,” he said. “And, we’re just talking about death and injuries now, we haven’t even begun mentioning the legal consequences that can change your life dramatically.”

Bailey took to the stage soon after to inform Soldiers about what life is like for anyone arrested for a suspected DUI.

“First off, many suspected drunk drivers get transported to the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center (CJC),” Bailey said. “And, take a guess as to how offenders are separated in there. Well, they’re not separated. That means suspected DUI offenders are incarcerated alongside hardened criminals and repeat felons.”

Bailey explained how the misery doesn’t end there for suspected DUI offenders. Besides dealing with the embarrassment of getting booked into the criminal justice system, offenders can expect to spend $10,000 to $20,000 on bail, court fees, attorney’s fees and many other related expenses.

“An attorney will charge about $5,000 just to take your DUI case,” Bailey said. “That doesn’t mean you’ll win in court either. The district attorney’s offi ce prosecutes DUI cases aggressively. You’re chances of winning could hinge on a technicality, which doesn’t happen very often.”

After enduring a court case, DUI offenders face even more conse-quences. Bailey explained that, for instance, anyone convicted of a DUI offense can expect to endure 52 weeks of alcohol-education classes, 48 hours of community service and two years of supervised probation.

“When a person is on probation, they are prohibited from leaving the state,” Bailey said. “That creates an extra problem for Soldiers who typically change duty stations often because the process for transferring probation to another state can be particularly cumbersome.”

Again, the purpose of the event briefi ng was to caution Soldiers about the dangers and consequences of driving after consuming alcohol. But, Lupton said that even after learning about these repercussions, there will be some who believe they are such good drivers that they can escape detection.

“Don’t fool yourself,” he said. “Law enforcement offi cers are trained to pull drivers over for suspected DUI under the slightest suspicions. Things like a cracked windshield, a malfunctioning license plate light, a modifi ed muffl er or dark tinted windows is enough.”

Event organizers then encouraged Soldiers to develop a plan prior to drinking alcohol and to research and use alternate forms of trans-portation such as Fort Carson’s No DUI response team, designated drivers, taxis and Uber and Lyft services.

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‘Carson Ready Community Awareness Month’ proclamation

Whereas, this September marks the 16-year anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks of 9/11; and

Whereas, in observing the 16th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, we honor the memory of those who were lost and must be doing all we can to ensure that the Fort Carson community is prepared to respond and recover from all types of disasters and hazards; and

Whereas, September is National Preparedness Month, a time set aside annually to encourage citizens to take necessary steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities; and

Whereas, National Preparedness Month creates an important opportunity for every resident of Fort Carson to prepare their homes, businesses and communities for any type of emergency from natural disasters to potential terrorist attacks; and

Whereas, investing in the preparedness of ourselves, our Families, installations and local communities can save lives, lessen the impact of disaster and ensure mission assurance; and

Whereas, emergency preparedness is the responsibility of every Fort Carson Soldier, Family member and civilian who are urged to make preparedness a priority and work together, as a team, to ensure that individuals, Families and communities are prepared for disasters and emergencies of any type; and

Whereas, all citizens of Fort Carson are encouraged to participate in citizen preparedness activities and asked to review the Ready campaign’s websites at http://www.ready.gov or http://www.ready.army.mil.

Now therefore, I, Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as garrison commander of Fort Carson do hereby proclaim September 2017 as “Carson Ready Community Awareness Month.”

Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr.Garrison commander

Preparedness Month is a monthlong federally recognized awareness campaign occurring every September to improve the preparedness of our nation.

To assist in these endeavors, the Fort Carson Offi ce of Emergency Management/ Force Protection, the Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Carson Army Community Service, and the 4th Inf. Div. have planned a “Ready Army/Carson Ready” display to be held at the Fort Carson Exchange

Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fort Carson community is invited to stop and receive community readiness information and see demonstrations presented by the Fort Carson Fire and Police departments and Evans Army Community Hospital. The Fort Carson Fire Department will also have special operations emergency response displays and personnel at the site to answer questions.

Contact the ACS Ready Army coordinator, Eduardo Bernardo, at 526-0285 or [email protected] or Raymond H. Dunn at 526-0632 or [email protected].

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Summit helps transitioning military


Military1SBCT changes leadershipBy Staff Sgt. Chris Perkey1st try er ri a e Co bat Tea P blic ffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, welcomed a new commander and said goodbye to their outgoing commander during a ceremony Aug. 30 on Founders Field.

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, accepted the brigade guidon from Col. Curtis Taylor and then handed it to Col. Monté Rone signifying the transfer of command.

George said he is excited to team with Rone and he knows that Rone will continue to foster the Warrior Ethos and build on the 1st SBCT legacy as a ready brigade capable of living up to its “First to Fight” motto.

Rone comes to the 1st SBCT after serving as the J3 operations director for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. Previously he has served as operations officer, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas, and battalion commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. He was stationed at the Mountain Post with Company B and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.

“We are extremely excited to be back at Fort Carson, and look forward to serving with the out-standing Soldiers in the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team,” said Rone.

Taylor departs the post after leading the brigade since December 2015. His next assignment is at the Joint and Combined Warfighter School in Norfolk, Virginia.

“Today we say farewell to a commander who has done amazing things for this organization,” said George.

During Taylor’s tenure as the brigade commander the unit successfully conducted the first North to South attack in history of the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, conducting continuous reconnais-sance and security operations that spread across 60

kilometers, said George. The brigade also assumed the U.S. Northern Command Regionally Aligned Force and Global Response Force missions. Within three months, he was directed to train and execute as the first reconnaissance and security brigade combat team and he proved the brigade had the capability to allow operational commanders to seize and retain the initia-tive through aggressive reconnaissance and to prevent

surprise through effective security operation“People don’t care what you know, until they know

that you care,” said Taylor. “That is the secret of building a high-performing organization. You can pontificate all you want about your priorities, but little will change in your organization until you invest your heart and your soul into enabling the people you lead to reach their full potential and to achieve their goals.”

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aptive sports helps roa to recoveryBy Jeff Troth

. . r y e ical Depart ent ctivity ort Carson P blic ffairs Offi ce

In the Army, physical activity is the norm. Physical training (PT) is how the majority of Soldiers start their work day at 6:30 a.m., but that activity can get side-lined due to injury, illness or a wound.

When this happens to Soldiers, they are issued medical profi les that tell them and their leadership what their physi-cal limitations are and what activities they can’t do. But at the Warrior Transition Battalion on Fort Carson the nurses and physical therapists turn those documents into positive profi les — stating what the Soldiers can do.

“It is scientifi cally proven that an active body and mind heals quicker than a sedentary one,” said Marc Cattapan, Fort Carson WTB adaptive sports coordinator. “So at the Warrior Transition Battalion we try to keep both their minds and bodies engaged. This is an important part of their rehabili-tation progress.”

Soldiers assigned to the WTB require at least six months of rehabilitative care and complex medical man-agement. While assigned to the WTB, these Soldiers are able to concentrate on medical

appointments and transitioning to civilian life or returning to their original unit.

“Most of our Soldiers cannot do regular Army PT. They can’t run, jump or do a lot of the things they could do prior to being admitted to the unit,” said Cattapan. “They face some very signifi -cant mental challenges and we help them focus on what they can still do and to try something different.”

Adaptive sports are one of the thera-peutic approaches the WTB uses to help Soldiers recover.

“We sit down with them and brain-storm in order to fi gure out how to make an activity possible,” he said. “We have to

think outside of the box on most things, but whatever the solution is, we must mitigate the risk so that Soldiers don’t further injure themselves.”

A visually impaired person might think running or cycling is out of the question, but through adaptive sports it’s a reality as the visually impaired person is partnered with someone who has his sight and they compete as a team.

Visually impaired runners are tethered to their teammate, who is responsible for keeping them in their lane as they race around the track.

“Both are a true team effort,” said Cattapan. “Last year I trained a visually

impaired Marine in cycling. He was brand new to his visual impairment and was actually spiraling down, losing his confi dence and gaining weight.”

Before coming to Fort Carson, Cattapan worked for the Fort Bliss, Texas, WTB and helped train a visually impaired cyclist who took gold this year at the Warrior Games. Three Soldiers from the Fort Carson WTB competed at the Warrior Games in Chicago July 8 and brought back eight medals to the Mountain Post.

“I was surprised to medal in track,” said Sgt. 1st Class Richard Hastings, who earned silver in the 400- meter run and

bronze in the 800-meter run. “My main events were

swimming, and in all but one event, the backstroke, I was the top-seeded (swimmer) due to my qualifying times. So I came into the events knowing that I had already beaten them once and all I had to do was maintain.”

He left the pool with one gold and four silver medals.

“Adaptive sports have helped me realize that I am not going to be able to recover from my injuries,” said Hastings, who slipped a disc and pinched a nerve in his leg while deployed. “But they have also shown me that my injury does not have to limit me.”Photo by .J. Herso

Sgt. First Class Richard Hastings swims breaststroke during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games event in Chicago July 8. He won a gold and four silvers in swimming events and also a silver and bronze in running events.


By 1st Lt. John F. Kistler III4th attalion, th Infantry e i ent, 1st try er ri a e Co bat Tea , 4th Infantry Division

Past and present Soldiers and their Families of the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, celebrated the unit’s legacy during the first “Manchu Week” Aug. 21-25 on Fort Carson and in Colorado Springs.

The weeklong event provided a chance for

friends and Families to celebrate current and former “Manchu” Soldiers.

“Manchu Week was a phenomenal opportunity for our Soldiers, Families, friends and Manchu veterans to come together to strengthen the bonds of camaraderie, raise esprit de corps and reward everyone for their hard work and dedication,” said

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Privates new to 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, dressed in period uniforms share unit history during a Manchu tattoo Aug. 23. Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Brown cast newly gained privates because he said they would be the Soldiers carrying on the unit’s history and traditions.

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“ ‘Manchu Week’ was a phenomenal opportunity for our Soldiers, Families, friends and Manchu veterans to come together to strengthen the bonds of camaraderie …”

— Lt. Col. Lawson F. Bell

Week cherishes unit heritage


Hours of operationFort 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.

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

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

• Transition services in building 6237 — include mandatory weekly five-day program that covers transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and Employer Days.

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

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

Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed

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

Military Claims Office — is located at 1633 Mekong Street, building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transportation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be submitted to the TSP within

nine months of delivery for full replace-ment 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 ht tp://www.JAGCNet.army.mil /pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355. 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.

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Veterans in Piping (VIP) program is an intense, accelerated training program in the field of pipe welding. This program is designed for active-duty service members transitioning from the military with a separation/retirement date of plus or minus one month of the class end date. Upon successful completion of the full-time, 18-week training program training, each graduate is placed in a five-year UA apprenticeship program with guaranteed job placement. Graduates can be placed in over 300 locations across the United States. Information sessions are held on the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Education Center, building 1117, room 203B. Service members can also meet with UA representatives on the second and fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, building 6237, room 207.

Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Career Skills Program — The 12-week program partners eligible/selected transitioning Soldiers with local companies in management or professional intern-ships. Participants spend time in a classroom environment gaining valuable corporate skills and manage ment certifi cations. This program is designed for active-duty Soldiers within 180 days of transition, available to work shortly after com pletion of the program and who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a military field or an associate’s degree with 10 years of equivalent expe-rience. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to attend

an information session held the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the education center, building 1117, room 112.

Seeking military speakers — The Fort Carson Public Affairs Office is seeking Soldiers who are interested in public speaking and can talk about their work, training and varied individual experiences to public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region and surrounding communi-ties. Speakers must be well-qualified professionals who know how to capture and maintain an audience’s attention for at least 20 minutes. Speakers should be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations, community leaders, civic groups and schools. Contact Billie Garner at 526-1246 or [email protected] for more information.

Free commercial driver’s license training —Teamsters Military Assistance Program/ABF Freight Commercial Driver’s License training pro-gram establishes a direct pathway for transitioning Soldiers to secure high-quality, skills-based training in commercial driving and enter immediate employment with ABF Freight upon transition. This six-week intensive career skills training program is a combination of in-classroom learning and practical driving and maneuvers. The program is free to eligible transi tioning Soldiers within 180 days of transitioning from active service. Interested Soldiers are encouraged to attend an information session which is held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the education center, building 1117, room 309.

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Community rides to honor fallenStory and photos by Sgt. Justin Smith 1 th pecial orces ro p irborne P blic ffairs Office

Members and guests of the Coast x Coast Foundation rode in on motor-cycles Aug. 28 to visit Soldiers and Families of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) during the organization’s annual “Ride for the Fallen” event.

The purpose of the stop at the Mountain Post was to honor Special Operations Soldiers killed in action as well as recognize the sacrifices of Gold Star Family members.

“I think the most significant part of this ride is to incorporate as many of the Gold Star Families as possible, so we can share and celebrate their experiences,” said Cris Valley, a former Green Beret and co-founder of the Coast x Coast Foundation. “My goal is to create a venue and avenue for them to be happy and celebrate, remember and honor who-ever they’ve loved, they’ve lost due to the Global War on Terrorism.”

Two Gold Star Family members from 10th Group were in attendance: Renie Gloyer, mother of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Gloyer who was killed Nov. 3 in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, as well as Mackenzie Thomas, wife of Staff Sgt. Adam Thomas who was killed Oct. 4 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.

The founders of the organization presented the Gold Star Family members with certificates to recognize their sacrifices as well as custom-made American flag plaques.

The ride began in California Aug. 25 at the Los Angeles National Cemetery and is scheduled to end Monday (Sept. 11) at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

The foundation was created by two former Special Operations Soldiers, Valley and Jason Buck, in honor of their friend and colleague Ryan Savard who was killed in action October 2012 in Northern Afghanistan.

Above: Cris Valley, one of the founders of the oas oas foun a ion resen s a cer ifi-

cate of appreciation to Renie Gloyer during a “Ride for the Fallen” stop at 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) on Fort Carson Aug. 28. Gloyer’s son, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Gloyer, a Green Beret assigned to 10th SFG(A), was killed in action Nov. 3 in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.

Left: Jason Buck, one of the founders of the Coast x Coast Foundation, presents Mackenzie

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A young boy tries on a combat vehicle crewman’s helmet with the help of his mother during the 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, organization day Aug. 23.

Lt. Col. Lawson F. Bell, commander, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Activities kicked off with a fl ag football tournament between all the battalion’s companies with Company A coming out victorious in the end. The day continued with a fi rearms shooting competition and a spades tournament.

The battalion’s organization day was held Aug. 23 as friends and Families gathered in the battalion motor pool for various Soldiering events and activities. Children were able to get their faces painted, fi re water balloon mortar rounds, assist medics with rendering fi rst aid to a wounded Soldier and take rides in a Stryker.

The day culminated with the performance of the second annual Manchu tattoo. A tattoo is a military performance of music or display of armed forces in general; the term derives from the 17th century Dutch phrase doe den tap toe (“turn off the tap”), a signal sounded by drummers or trumpeters to instruct innkeepers near military garrisons to stop serving drinks and for Soldiers to return to their barracks. The tattoo was originally a form of military music but the practice has evolved into

more elaborate shows involving theatrics and musical performances.

The 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., tattoo featured brief speeches by privates new to their units dressed in historically accurate period uniforms. Command Sgt. Maj. Chad Brown said he chose to cast newly gained privates because they would be the ones carrying on the unit’s history and traditions.

Pvt. Nathan Lankford, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, spent several days leading up to the tattoo practicing and rehearsing his speech.

“I got to play a Revolutionary lieutenant who was recruiting for the 9th Infantry Regiment. It was pretty awesome, and I was glad to make a good fi rst impression on the unit,” said Lankford.

Other events included a motorcycle mentor-ship ride, a fi shing tournament and a Red Rocks Open Space climb. Manchu Week concluded with a battalion ball.

Veterans who served in the 9th Infantry Regiment in Alaska, Korea, Washington and during the Vietnam War participated in the week’s events alongside current Manchus.

“It was nice being able to be with my friends, and their spouses, and just being able to sit down and have a great time,” said Spc. Forrest Comer, small arms artillery repairman, Forward Support Company G, after attending his fi rst military ball.

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riefin s Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training

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

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

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

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

Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orientations by appointment. The orien tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling

of property and environ mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, call 526-9689; for environ mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/donation RTD, call 466-7002.

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

Ongoing Directorate of Public Works services — Services

range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-4345.

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

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

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9241 or email [email protected].

• Self-help — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for tool sign-up and assistance/guidance.

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

• Base operations contracting officer represen-tative — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders.

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

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information.

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CommunitySuicide prevention year-round missionBy Jeff TrothU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-

ort Carson P blic ffairs Offi ce

Be the one to save a life. Be the one to ask. Be the one to keep them safe. Be the one to help.

These are just a few of the things everyone can be to help reduce suicides during National Suicide Awareness Month and year-round. September has been designated as a time to share resources and stories in an effort to shed light on this highly taboo and stigmatized topic.

“September is a good time to talk about these things, but our suicide prevention mission on Fort Carson is year-round,” said Lt. Col. John Yeaw, chief of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Behavioral Health Department. “Throughout the year we provide support to Soldiers who are in distress.”

One of the ways the behavioral health staff helps Soldiers is by being where they are.

“We are spread across the installation,” Yeaw said. “We are right there in the brigade footprint with our embedded behavioral health teams. So if a Soldier is in crisis, we are close by and available to help them.”

But being close to the Soldiers is only half the battle to prevent suicides. The other half of their mission is education for Soldiers and their leaders.

Each behavioral health team has an outreach program within their brigade to educate commanders

and leaders on what to do and where to go for assistance if they have a possibly suicidal Soldier.

“We help them to identify what things to look for and then what to do if they have a Soldier in crisis,” said Yeaw. “The units on this installation have a really good relationship with our embeddedbehavioral health providers and know they can reach us 24/7.”

If a Soldier with suicidal ideations goes to, or is brought to, one of the embedded behavioral health teams or the Evans Army Community Hospital emergency room, they are assessed to determine what level of treatment they need.

“An evaluation is conducted by the provider and the determination made on what would be the best level of care and the best treatment plan for that Soldier,” said Yeaw. “That plan is a team effort between us, the Soldier and their command.”

For Soldiers who need more acute care, they are admitted to Evans’ inpatient behavior health program. The other end of the treatment spectrum is once a

week outpatient counseling sessions.“We also have a robust intensive outpatient

program where we see the Soldier for a few hours multiple days each week,” Yeaw said. “All of our programs are designed to help Soldiers get stabi-lized and return to duty as quickly as possible.”

Yeaw said he has an excellent team of providers. But just like with treatment plans, suicide prevention is not just a behavioral health mission.

The Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program also offers a class to help save lives. The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day workshop in suicide fi rst aid.

“If someone is in a position where they could have to do a suicide intervention, ASIST is a good thing to have in your tool belt,” said Cherll Paxton, manager of Fort Carson’s Suicide Prevention Program. “It is not your standard someone getting up and just speaking, it is very interactive.”

ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that supports their immediate safety. Workshop participants gain knowledge about suicide, skills to reach out and confi dence to help save a life.

If you want to #BeThe1To save a life, stop by one of the brigade embedded behavioral health teams or call the Behavioral Health Clinic at 526-7155. To enroll in an upcoming ASIST workshop, call Paxton at 526-0401.

Story and photo by Alexandra SheaMountaineer staff

Soldiers with the 759th Military Police Battalion ensured every member of the battalion knows they aren’t alone by participating in a 3-mile ruck march in support of the “Rise Above This” suicide prevention campaign plan.

“Everyone has a story and we want to know that story. We’ve got your back,” said 759th MP Commander Lt. Col. Rob McNellis.

The 759th MP Bn. kicked off National Suicide Awareness Month in the early morning Aug. 30 at Pershing Field as they fi lled ruck sacks with weights up to about 50 pounds to represent carrying weight for others. That weight, whether it be devastating life events or depression, was carried by all to let Soldiers and their Families know they aren’t alone.

“This is a symbolic march, we will carry some of the rocks for someone else,” said McNellis. The rocks symbolizing carrying the weight for others. “We can take the time and focus on such

an important prevention issue.”According to the website stopsoldiersuicide.org,

about 22 veterans and active-duty military are lost to suicide each day.

Representatives from Suicide Prevention, Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP), Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, also attended the march and spoke to the Soldiers before stepping off, letting the battalion members know there are resources available to them at all times and to challenge Soldiers to engage each other and know that each Soldier’s life matters.

“What is your purpose?” said Cherll Paxton, ASAP suicide prevention program manager. “When you know what that is, you’re unstoppable.”

This was another challenge issued to the Soldiers of the 759th MP Bn. Paxton explained that fi nding a personal purpose in life and mentoring others in that purpose were just a few ways to help save a life.

Signs of concerning behavior that could mean a person is in danger of harming themselves include

hopelessness, anxiety, anger, engaging in risky activities, increased alcohol or drug use, and withdrawing from family and friends.

According to various suicide prevention websites and programs, everyone is encouraged to talk to someone who may be displaying the above mentioned behaviors and know it is all right to ask the person if he feels like he is considering hurting himself and to help get the person help.

“In this battalion you have a battle buddy, you have 843 of them to make sure you can rise above this, that’s what today is all about,” said McNellis. “Don’t lose sight of why we are here this morning, it’s to make sure our battle buddies live to fi ght another day.”

Fort Carson resources include the suicide prevention program located in building 7500 and can be reached at 526-7661 during duty hours and 526-7964 after duty hours. The Fort Carson suicide hotline can be reached at 526-5433. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached 24/7 at 800-273-TALK (8255).

“ The units on this installation have a really good relationship with our embedded behavioral health providers and know they can reach us 24/7.”

— Lt. Col. John Yeaw

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Small-arms fi re rang out as Soldiers hit the dirt and began low crawling under concertina wire, pushing their gear in front of them before sliding down into a muddy trench.

The 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, annual physical training competition Aug. 28 had Soldiers focusing on the importance of cohesive teamwork while also providing an opportunity for them to showcase pride for their unit.

“The event defi nes the culture in the ‘Raider’ Brigade by highlighting teamwork, camaraderie and self-discipline,” said Col.

Curtis Taylor, then 1st SBCT commander. “Soldiers in battle fi ght for the man or woman next to them. To succeed in this event, they must do the same.”

Soldiers of the brigade have learned to anticipate these annual events and compete for the fastest completion time with their respective company, troop or battery.

Formations of Soldiers negotiated over tall walls with a heavy Medium Tactical Vehicle tire, traversed through tank ditches, crawled under barbed wire and performed litter carries up steep hills.

The day culminated with an awards ceremony with Company B, 2nd Squadron, 1st Calvary Regiment, capturing fi rst place with an overall time of 1 hour, 20 minutes, 15 seconds.

Soldiers with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, guide a Medium Tactical Vehicle tire up and down hills during the brigade physical training competition Aug. 28. Teams also had to work together to maneuver the tire over a wall.

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Soldiers tackle steep inclines while performing litter carries to simulate evacuation of casualties during the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, physical training event Aug. 28. Cohesive teamwork and communication shined through as Soldiers engaged in several events during the competition.

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General announcementsExceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

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

Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians who have exhausted all available leave because of medical emer gencies under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Kimberly A. Amaro-Aperyan, Jennifer Lee Fox and Josephine K. Taki, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Eduardo G. Bernardo and Carmelita Carrillo, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; Chanel A. Martinez and Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Denver L. Holder and Rhonda Welles, Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees from another federal agency interested in donating leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/

opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian personnel/HR offi ce for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton Moss, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via email at [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Moss can be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270.

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 fi ve slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital benefi ciaries 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.

Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not available. The extended hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty military personnel, active-duty Family members and TRICARE Prime benefi ciaries — TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identifi cation card. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refi lls, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273).

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operations. Call the DPW pollution prevention coordinator at 526-4340 or the DPW recycle manager at 491-0218 for more information.

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Worksite interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super-visors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry.

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Commentary by Capt. Dennis SteneChaplain, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

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

Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services. Youth group meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more information.

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 confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.

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

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853.

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 purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or [email protected] for more information and protocols.

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.

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Chapel scheduleCatholicSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

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

• Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583

• Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m.,

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

Prussman Chapel (Gospel)Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard

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

• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640

Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (General protestant)Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316

Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXtHogan Street and Barkeley Avenue

• Sunday 9:30 and 11 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 U.S. Air Force Academy.

Islamic

Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049.

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

Latter Day SaintsSunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677.

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of animalsThe Catholic congregation is

sponsoring a blessing of the animals/pets close to the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in the Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel south parking lot Oct. 7 at 3 p.m.

Soldiers, Family members, retirees and civilians are all welcome to attend and bring all their pets to the event; cleanup is the responsibility of the pet owner.

Contact Capt. Joseph Lea, senior pastor of the Catholic congregation, at 267-243-5861 for more information.

Trunk-or-treatThe Religious Support Offi ce (RSO) is

looking for individuals and groups to hand out candy during its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 22 from 2-3:30 p.m. in the north parking lot of Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

The event can accommodate about 80 vehicles to host trunks. RSO staff is in the process of recruiting directorates and Families on post to host a trunk for the event. Those hosting trunks are expected to bring a good amount of candy to hand out to the children. Limited candy will be available to replenish supplies. RSO is also accepting candy donations for the event.

Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information or to sign up to host a trunk.

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

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

524-2458• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.,

Mass, 526-8583

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

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386• Monday-Thursday and fi rst

Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386


The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

Veterinary clinic hours — The Fort Carson Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implan-tation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, 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 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.

Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient satisfaction survey called the 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 satisfac-tion. JOES also provides additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital for every survey returned to increase beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care.

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

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

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

TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appoint-ments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab results, medication profiles

and immunization records. Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up.

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

Yard sales on post — can be held the first and third Saturday of the month, from April-December, in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and off-post residents can set up in the Balfour Beatty Communities community center parking lot, building 4355, near Gate 3. Call Army Community Service at 526-4590/1082 for more information.

Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient-centric secure messaging platform that enables patients to directly communicate securely via the internet with their primary care provider team to receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic disease management, test results, appointment requests, medication refills and other health care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a valuable service that helps save time and money by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by 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 communi-cating securely with your health care teams. Learn more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

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

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.

Ambulance service — Post officials urge commu-nity 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.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.

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.

Same day appointments — Evans Army Com-munity Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an appointment model called “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. To view available appointments go to http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/vs/csavailapp.aspx. Call the Access to Care Line at 526-2273 to make an appointment.

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

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Children will have a chance to become a part of the culture by participating in the Balistreri Vinyard’s Children Grape Stomp. Based in history, grape stomping has been a feature of traditional wine making where barefoot stompers take to large vats fi lled with grapes to release the juices to begin the fermentation process.

An ongoing, open bocce tournament will take place in the park just south of the theater all weekend. Bocce is an Italian lawn bowling sport played competitively and for fun. Teams will learn the rules of play and will be able to compete while listening to traditional and contemporary Italian music from nearby stages.

Italian language lessons will also be offered to guests who stop by booth 65. Here attendees will be able to learn basic phrases and Italian words as well as learn about traveling to the country and tips for those who would like to plan a future trip.

Children’s activities will include face painting, caricature artists and bag decorating. The children’s area will be closed at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Comfortable shoes are recommended as there

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Travel distance80 miles

Hours Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Little Glass Art in Colorado Springs offers classes for chil-dren 8 and older and can accommodate birthday parties.

Flag throwers from Florence, Italy, will showcase their skill and culture during Festival Italiano at the Belmar shopping and dining district in Lakewood. The Saturday-Sunday festival will include live entertainment, an ongoing Bocce tournament, children’s grape stomping and food.

Projects such as the mini mosaic letter class are available through Little Glass Art in Colorado Springs. Materials, tools and instruction are offered in a casual, no pressure environment for people of all skill levels.


Colorado Springs Philharmonic has season tickets for the 2017-18 season on sale now. Visit http://www.csphilharmonic.org for more information or call 575-9632.

A new exhibit is opening at the Space Foundation Discovery Center Friday — “Heroes of Space” highlights the stories of eight space professionals. This exhibit is included in admission, which is $2 for ages 2-4, $5 for ages 5-17 and $10 for adults. There’s half off for military with valid identifi cation. The Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

The What IF Festival is Saturday. It’s a Pikes Peak regional celebration of imagination, inno-vation and creativity sponsored by Imagination Celebration. It takes place in downtown Colorado Springs and is a full day of interactive and creatively challenging experiences for all ages.

Patriot Fest is a tribute to and celebration of military and civilians who live their lives in service to America. The event includes three stages of live music and a festival with family friendly activities and food trucks. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. It’s Saturday, beginning at 3 p.m. in Patriot Park on Peterson Air Force Base. The music starts at 5 p.m. No pets, canopies or alcohol may be brought in.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College is offering an additional free day on the second Saturday of the month, beginning Saturday. The other free day is the third Friday of each month. As of September, admission for the general public has been reduced to $10 for adults. Active-duty, retired military and seniors will receive a 50-percent discount with valid identifi cation. Free admission is offered to children 12 and under as well as to students in high school, trade schools and higher education institutions. The center is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Holly Berry Folk Art Festival is at Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site Sept. 15-17. There will be several tents fi lled with handcrafted folk art, antiques, live music and a myriad other vendors. The three-day event entrance is $6 or adults, and $2 for children ages 6-12. Hours Sept. 15 are noon to 6 p.m., Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food vendors on site and Rock Ledge house will be open to visitors.

The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is Sept. 22-24 at Security Service Field, 1385 Tutt Blvd. Admission is free. There’ll be a large fest tent, German food, drink and music. Hours Sept. 22 are 4-11 p.m.; Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Chile and Frijoles Festival is Sept. 22-24 in downtown Pueblo. The event features music, arts and crafts, cooking competitions, food and chilies.

It’s in the Union Avenue Historic District down-town, and admission is $3; children 12 and under are admitted free. Free parking is available at the Midtown Shopping Center and attendees can ride the Chile Pepper Express Shuttle to the festival. To reach the parking garage, take exit 99A and go onto E. 6th Street. The Midtown Shopping Center is at 1000 W. 6th St. Festival hours are Sept. 22, 3 p.m. to midnight; Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to midnight; and Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Football games are at the U.S. Air Force Academy, north of Colorado Springs. The next game is Sept. 23 at 5 p.m., with San Diego State. Oct. 14 at noon, it’s the University of Nevada at Las Vegas. Other home games include the U.S. Military Academy at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4; the Wyoming Cowboys play at the Academy Nov. 11 and the Utah State Aggies are in Falcon Stadium Nov. 25. Call 472-1895 or visit http://www.goairforcefalcons.com/tickets for ticket information.

Tickets for upcoming events at the Pikes Peak Center, 90 S. Cascade Ave., in downtown Colorado Springs can be purchased at the box offi ce or by calling 520-SHOW. Events include:

• John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous, Saturday at 7 p.m. • Black Violin, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m.• “A Night with Janis Joplin,” Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. • Home Free, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. • Kris Kristofferson, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.• Alison Krauss & David, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.The Regional Air Show featuring the Air Force

Thunderbirds and other aircraft is set for Sept. 23-24 at the Colorado Springs Airport. There’ll be aerobatics, a P-38, A-10, P-47 and Army equipment on display. Gates open at 8 a.m. Tickets are available at http:///www.pprairshow.org. A military discount is available.

Professional Bull Riders are in the Broadmoor World Arena Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. The arena is at 3185 Venetucci Blvd., call 477-2100 for ticket information or stop by the box offi ce.

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Military Appreciation Week is Monday to Sept. 17 at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, when the zoo offers 50-percent off the normal admission base price. Monday-Thursday admission is $10.25 for military adults and $7.75 for a military child. Friday-Sunday admission is $12.50 for a military adult and their children are charged $10.25. This special military discount is offered to all active duty, veterans and retired military personnel with military i en ifi ca ion e zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. Parking is free.

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The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation holds a non-appropriated fund equipment auction Set. 28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Supply Warehouse, building 2029 on Fort Carson. Items include computers, monitors, laptops, scooters, spring boards, steel chairs with cushions, propane outdoor heaters, framed posters and mirrors. Some items are new, most are used and as is. Computers have hard drives, but no operating system. Most items will be set at a fixed priced and some items are silent bids. Silent bid items will have a minimum bid and sold to the highest bidder. The event is open to military, retirees, DOD civilians and non-DOD civilians who can access the installation.

Author Doug Stanton will hold a book signing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Fort Carson Exchange. Stanton is the author of the New York Times bestsellers “In Harm’s Way” and “Horse Soldiers.”

Fort Carson certified trainers are available at each post fitness center to help people get started on their fitness journey. One-on-one packages include one session for $40, five for $175 and 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two people and a trainer, are one session for $70, five for $230 or 10 for $320 at the four post fitness centers. In addition, a fitness assessment is $25 and a computerized body fat analysis is $10. Contact a fitness center 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. Must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information.

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

Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the

following weekly specials:• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and

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

• 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 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.Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit http://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest.

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SportsMcKibben renovation nearing completionStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

McKibben Physical Fitness Center’s (PFC) partial renovation is nearing completion and the facility could be completely up and running again as scheduled Sept. 17, according to Josefina Taijeron, McKibben PFC manager.

“Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should have the facility (fully) open for our patrons. We are excited to be able to open the facility and get our customers back in to enjoy all the benefits they did before we renovated the facility,” Taijeron said.

During the renovation, the facility’s hot tub was removed and floor drains fixed. Carpeting was

removed and replaced with epoxy flooring, Taijeron said. She said there also were upgrades to the latrines, the hallways, the racquetball court, all cardio areas and the TRX room.

“One of the things we are really excited about is the new drainage system that is almost complete and will alleviate the flooding and smell issues we had before the renovation. We realize this has been a bit of an inconvenience to our customers during the renovation but we also think that once it’s finished it will be something that will be of great benefit to our customers as we move on,” Taijeron said.

She said another benefit for reopening the facility will be the

return of the aerobics programs. The aerobics schedule will be back to what it was except for the boxing aerobic program which will begin Oct. 3. Taijeron said the renovations will hopefully keep the facility in line with the quality weight training and aerobics programs needed to support the world’s greatest Army and its Family members.

Taijeron said people looking for information on the reopening of the facility can visit “Fort Carson MWR” on Facebook or call the fitness facilities on post.

Fort Carson Soldiers, from left, Jordan Wilcox, Okada Jaymes and Elijah Chavez help Allen Nazareno with weight training Tuesday at McKibben Physical Fitness Center.

Chris Ten Eyck, McKibben Physical Fitness Center staff member, helps Fort Carson Family member Kayla Nicholson work out at the facility Tuesday.

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Crime Mob receiver Anton Graphenreed hauls in a touchdown pass during action Aug. 31 at the Mountain Post Sports Complex foo ball fiel s Intramural football action takes place Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The season is scheduled to run through the end of October.


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The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is Friday at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event that begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month through December. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox return home for the conclusion of the first round of the Pacific Coast league playoffs Friday at 6 p.m. The Sky Sox will play the Memphis Redbirds in game three of the best of five series that began Wednesday in Memphis. There will also be “if necessary” games Saturday, 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1:30 p.m., depending on the outcome of the first three games of the series. Post season tickets are on sale at http://www.skysox.com/playoffs and at the Security Service Field box office.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) will begin practicing for the upcoming youth football, soccer and cheerleading season Monday at Pershing Field. The season is scheduled to begin Sept. 23 with games being played at Peterson Air Force Base and Pershing Field.

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season. The next opportunity is when the Rockies host the San Diego Padres Sept. 15 at 6:40 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 1:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their Family and friends for $15 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 20937544 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.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the annual club championship Sept. 16-17. The event is held in an individual stroke-play format and is designed to find the best golfer on post. It begins with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans football team opened the 2017 season on the road defeating Ralston Valley 21-16. The Trojans’ first home game of the season will be Friday when they host Pomona at 7 p.m. The rest of the Trojans’ home schedule is Sept. 22 vs. Castle View, Sept. 29 (military appreciation night) vs. Doherty, Oct. 6 vs. Poudre, Oct. 27

vs. Lakewood and Nov. 3 vs. Valor Christian. The Trojans will travel to Pine Creek Sept. 16, Highlands Ranch Oct. 13 and Legend Oct. 19.

The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies High School football team opened its season Friday on the road losing to Standley Lake 14-10. The Grizzlies’ first home game will be tonight when they meet Denver South at C.A. Foster Stadium in Colorado Springs. The rest of the Grizzlies’ home schedule is Sept. 29 vs. Heritage, Oct. 7 vs. Widefield, Oct. 14 vs. Pueblo Centennial and Oct. 20 vs. Pueblo West.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hosts the 5th annual Mountain Post Historical Association tournament Sept. 16. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The cost for the tournament is $50 for military members, $75 for retired military and $100 for civilians. The association’s mission is to build a museum dedicated to preserving the history and sacrifices of all Mountain Post Soldiers, past, present and future. Contact Amy Lester at 719-633-2867 or amy@ mountainposthistoricalcenter.org to enter the tournament or for more information.

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. Call 526-1101 for more information.

The Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program and Suicide Prevention Program sponsor a Fort Carson Motorcycle Poker Run Sept. 16. There will also be a Ready and Resilient 5K run/walk the same day. Registration begins at 8 a.m. for both events with the opening ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. The motorcycle ride starts at 9:30 a.m. The event begins at the Gate 1 parking lot off Highway 115. The event is free and open to all runners and bikers. Event organizers said there will be food, door prizes and music. For more information call 526-0401.

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Mayhem’s Ryan McGeorge belts a base hit during intramural softball action at the Mountain Post Sports Complex softball fiel s Au The intramural fall softball season is currently being played Monday and Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. The league is scheduled to run through the end of September.

Air Force Academy running back Ronald Cleveland leaps into the end zone to score against Virginia Military Institute Saturday at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Air Force Falcons defeated VMI 62-0 in its season opener. The United States Military Academy at West Point football team play the Falcons Nov. 4 at the academy. Air Force’s next home game is Sept. 23 when it hosts defending Mountain West Conference champion San Diego State University at 5 p.m.






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