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Vol. 71, No. 6 Feb. 15, 2013

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Medal of Honor

By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obamaplaced the Medal of Honor around the neck of formerArmy Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha during a ceremonyMonday in the East Room of the White House.

Romesha is the fourth living servicemember toreceive the medal for service in Operation IraqiFreedom or Operation Enduring Freedom. He earnedthe Medal of Honor for actions Oct. 3, 2009, whilepart of Bravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st CavalryRegiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, at Combat Outpost Keating, KamdeshDistrict, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan.

On that morning, COP Keating, manned by only 53Soldiers and situated at the bottom of a steep valley,came under attack by as many as 300 Taliban fighters.

During the fight, the perimeter of COP Keatingwas breached by the enemy. Romesha, who was injuredin the battle, led the fight to protect the bodies of fallenSoldiers, provide cover to those Soldiers seeking medical assistance, and reclaim the American outpostthat would later be deemed “tactically indefensible.”

“Throughout history, the question has often beenasked, why? Why do those in uniform take suchextraordinary risks? And what compels them to suchcourage?” the president said. “You ask Clint and anyof these Soldiers who are here today, and they’ll tellyou. Yes, they fight for their country, and they fightfor our freedom. Yes, they fight to come home to theirFamilies. But most of all, they fight for each other, tokeep each other safe and to have each other’s backs.”

The White House ceremony was attended by several hundred, including lawmakers, defense leaders,Romesha’s Family, and his team members from BravoTroop, 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg. Also there wasSecretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta, Chief of Staffof the Army Gen. Ray Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of theArmy Raymond F. Chandler III.

The president said that upon learning he wouldreceive the Medal of Honor, Romesha displayed thebrand of humbleness typical of many Soldiers.

“When I called Clint to tell him that he wouldreceive this medal, he said he was honored, but healso said, ‘it wasn’t just me out there, it was a teameffort,’” Obama said. “And, so today, we also honorthis American team, including those who made theultimate sacrifice.”

Included among those who died in the fighting thatday in Afghanistan were Staff Sgt. Justin Gallegos, Sgt.Christopher Griffin, Sgt. Joshua Hardt, Sgt. JoshuaKirk, Spc. Stephan Mace, Staff Sgt. Vernon Martin,Sgt. Michael Scusa and Pfc. Kevin Thomson.

“Each of these patriots gave their lives looking outfor each other,” Obama said. “In a battle that raged allday, that brand of selflessness was displayed againand again and again, Soldiers exposing themselves toenemy fire to pull a comrade to safety, tending to eachother’s wounds, (and) performing ‘buddy transfusions,’giving each other their own blood.”

The president said on that day, it wasn’t justRomesha who earned recognition for his actions, itwas dozens of Soldiers. From that battle, Soldiers

earned 37 Army Commendation Medals, 27 PurpleHearts, 18 Bronze Stars and nine Silver Stars.

“These men were outnumbered, outgunned andalmost overrun,” Obama said. “Looking back, oneof them said, ‘I’m surprised any of us made it out.’But they are here today. And I would ask theseSoldiers, this band of brothers, to stand and acceptthe gratitude of our entire nation.

“God bless you, Clint Romesha, and all of yourteam,” the president said. “God bless all who serve.And God bless the United States of America.”

The president then asked that the Medal of HonorCitation be read, and following that, he placed themedal around Romesha’s neck.

Former divisionSoldier receiveshighest combatmedal for valor

Photo by Leroy Council

President Barack Obama awards the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sgt. Clinton L. Romesha during a ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., Monday.Romesha received the Medal of Honor for his courageousactions during a daylong firefight at Combat OutpostKeating, Afghanistan, in October 2009 while assigned toBravo Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4thBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

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With each milestone, a step toward equalityBy Andrea Sutherland

Mountaineer staff

For the Mountaineer, I’m expected to be an objectiveexpert on many facets of Army life. I report on Soldiertrainings, Army policy and activities taking place aroundpost. However, every so often an opportunity arises forreporters to voice their opinion on a subject, often one that is controversial.

As a journalist, I feel that to ignore theopportunity to comment on these occasionswould be detrimental to my position on thisstaff. As the wife of a Soldier, I feel that Iam in a unique position to lend my opinionand let the readers of this publication judge as they will.

In a historic announcement, Monday,Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta extended almost two dozen benefits tosame-sex couples.

I call this announcement “historic”because I am shocked and elated that this proclamation and step toward equalrights is taking place at a time when I can appreciate its magnitude.

For the second time since I began writing for the Mountaineer, gays and lesbians serving in the military have beenrecognized as a population. With the repealof “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” they are able to assert their lifestyle without fear of repercussions. They are no longer faceless, emotionlessbeings serving in the ranks.

Monday’s announcement acknowledged the men andwomen supporting them and recognized them as valuedmembers of the military community.

In a statement, Panetta said, “Extending these benefitsis an appropriate next step under current law to ensure that all servicemembers receive equal support for what

they do to protect this nation.”For me, this is an understatement.These partners of Soldiers have endured the field

trainings, the moves and the deployments. They’ve experienced the loneliness and the heartache of being separated from their Soldiers as duties call. They’ve dealt with the agony and fear when the lines ofcommunication go silent while their Soldier serves

in a combat zone.They’ve laughed, loved, fought and

cried with their Soldiers.They’ve stood by their Soldiers, just

as hundreds of other spouses have supported theirs, yet they’ve done so without the support of many Army benefitsheterosexual couples enjoy, such as commissary and Exchange privileges, access to child care and youth programs,legal assistance and Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs.

Panetta’s declaration changes that.Once benefits laid out in Panetta’s

statement are implemented throughout the next eight months, partners will alsoreceive survivor benefits and have access to counseling services.

Even with these new benefits, however,same-sex couples will not receive other benefits given to heterosexual couples. TheDefense of Marriage Act — a law signed

in 1996 by then-President William Clinton — prohibits theDepartment of Defense from extending benefits such asmedical and dental, as well as with-dependent rate BasicAllowance for Housing.

This is a new era for civil rights. There are still steps to take toward equality, but I am proud and happy to be part of a military that is actively seeking that goal.

See related story on Page 3.

With the repealof ‘Don’t Ask,Don’t Tell,’ (gaysand lesbians)are no longerfaceless, emotionlessbeings servingin the ranks.

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Memo extends benefits to same-sex partnersAmerican Forces Press Service

Calling it “a matter of fundamental equity,”Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta signed a memorandum to the service secretaries and the Pentagon’s top personnel official extending bene-fits to same-sex partners of servicemembers, Monday.

Here is the secretary’s announcement of the policy change:

“Seventeen months ago, the United States military ended the policy of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’tTell.’ We have implemented the repeal of that policy and made clear that discrimination based onsexual orientation has no place in the Departmentof Defense.

“At the time of repeal, I committed to reviewingbenefits that had not previously been available tosame-sex partners based on existing law and policy. Itis a matter of fundamental equity that we providesimilar benefits to all of those men and women inuniform who serve their country. The departmentalready provides a group of benefits that aremember-designated. Today, I am pleased toannounce that after a thorough and deliberatereview, the department will extend additional benefits to same-sex partners of servicemembers.

“Taking care of our servicemembers and honoring the sacrifices of all military Families aretwo core values of this nation. Extending thesebenefits is an appropriate next step under

current law to ensure that all servicemembersreceive equal support for what they do to protectthis nation.

“One of the legal limitations to providing allbenefits at this time is the Defense of MarriageAct, which is still the law of the land. There arecertain benefits that can only be provided to spousesas defined by that law, which is now beingreviewed by the United States Supreme Court.While it will not change during my tenure as secretary of defense, I foresee a time when the lawwill allow the department to grant full benefits toservicemembers and their dependents, irrespectiveof sexual orientation. Until then, the department

will continue to comply with current law whiledoing all we can to take care of all Soldiers,Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their Families.

“While the implementation of additional benefits will require substantial policy revisionsand training, it is my expectation that these benefits will be made available as expeditiously as possible. One of the great successes at theDepartment of Defense has been the implementationof DADT repeal. It has been highly professionaland has strengthened our military community. Iam confident in the military services’ ability toeffectively implement these changes over thecoming months.”

“Extending these benefits is an appropriate next step under currentlaw to ensure that all servicemembersreceive equal support for what theydo to protect this nation.”

— Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta


Engineers complete missionsStory and photo by Cpl. William Smith4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Yells and cheers filled the air at theSpecial Events Center, as Family and friendswatched the arrival of more than 260 Soldiers,Feb. 8, after returning from a deployment toKuwait and Afghanistan in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom.

Soldiers with the 497th and 544th engineercompanies, 52nd Engineer Battalion, deployedin May and spent the past 10 months completingconstruction projects in Kuwait, Afghanistan,Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

“On behalf of all of us from Fort Carsonand Colorado Springs, welcome home andthanks for a job well done,” said Maj. Gen.Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4thInfantry Division and Fort Carson. “We’re veryproud of all of your accomplishments, asyou should be. To all of our Families outhere, thank you for your love and support.Without that, these Soldiers could not dotheir job. Have a great and safe reunionwith your loved ones.”

The 497th Eng. “Devastators,” com-pleted more than 40 construction projectsin Kuwait and Afghanistan, resulting inthe construction of new fuel facilityberms, waste water retention ponds andconnex storage yards at Camp Buehring,Camp John Pratt and Camp Marmal.

The “Spartans” of the 544th Eng.completed large-scale engineering projectsin Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and theUnited Arab Emirates. Although their mainconstruction efforts remained in Kuwait,the unit sent platoon-sized detachmentsforward to other countries to provideinfrastructure and Soldier quality-of-life

improvements at base facilities. Overall, the544th Eng. Soldiers performed nearly107,000 man-hours of construction duringtheir deployment.

Friends and Family could not wait toreunite with their Soldiers once the ceremonyconcluded.

“I am very excited,” said Sandy Milton,wife of Sgt. Ronnie Milton, 497th Eng. “I havebarely been able to sleep from the anticipationof him coming home. I have butterflies.”

The Soldiers were also glad to be back onAmerican soil with those closest to them.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be home,” saidCapt. Tyler Scheidt, commander, 544th Eng.“A lot has changed in the time I was gone.”

After singing the Army Song, the Soldierswere released and rushed to their loved oneswith smiles, tears of joy and open arms.

Mayor welcomes SoldiersBy Steve Bach

Mayor, city of Colorado Springs

Welcome home, Soldiers of the 52ndEngineer Battalion

All of us in Colorado Springs are grateful for your safe return to our city. Though you may have your “home” someplace else, you arewelcomed home, here to a city that respects your bravery and hard work while in Kuwait and Afghanistan.

Your many accomplishments in engineeringconstruction and infrastructure projects honorsyour battalion’s long heritage. Congratulations on your recommendation for a Meritorious Unit Citation. You have done excellent work.

Stay safe and welcome home.

Spc. Joel Stuemke, 497th Engineer Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion,holds his son, Luke Marshall Stuemke, for the first time, after returningfrom a 10-month deployment to Kuwait and Afghanistan in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom.

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Former chief visits troopsStory and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Army retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan comparesthe challenges facing today’s Army with those he dealtwith during the drawdown while he was the service’schief of staff from 1991-1995.

Sullivan started his Feb. 7 visit to Fort Carsonwith a breakfast at the Robert C. Stack Jr. DiningFacility, where he held a question-and-answer sessionwith enlisted Fort Carson Soldiers. Later, he talked toleaders, commanders and senior enlisted personnelabout his experiences in the military.

“He was chief of staff from ’91 to ’95, and, as youknow, the Army was going throughwhat we’re going through now; itwas a period of downsizing. Helived through that and kept us on track to where we are today,”said Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson,commanding general, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson.

Sullivan reflected on historyand gave the leaders some wordsof guidance.

“I became the chief of staff ofthe Army in June of 1991, rightafter the Gulf War,” Sullivan said.“History has a habit of repeatingitself. I’ll give you the bottom line,you are being asked once again …to do essentially what you have thelast time.”

Sullivan talked about the

logistical accomplishments the Army made in 1991 and moving 500,000 Soldiers during the Gulf War. He gavea word of caution on his perception of future events.

“Challenges you’ll be facing going forward are similar, but not completely,” Sullivan said. “Youare in the middle of a culminating event; you’rebetween two campaigns. We should be preparing forthe next fight and it will be coming.”

He later attended the annual Pikes Peak Chapter ofthe Association of the United States Army annualmembership luncheon at the Cheyenne MountainResort in Colorado Springs, where Sullivan, AUSApresident and chief executive officer, served as aguest speaker talking to local business leaders andSoldiers. He commended the Soldiers for their couragefor enlisting, especially during a time of conflict.

“There are privates who sign up and know what(the Army is) heading towards,” Sullivan said.“Signing up takes a lot of courage.”

Several junior Soldiers attending the luncheonwere given a year membership with AUSA by localbusinesses.

“I was invited by my sergeant major,” said Pfc.Douglas McDonald, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,4th Inf. Div. “My membership was sponsored, whichwas pretty cool.”

McDonald said he found the luncheon to be inter-esting, and enjoyed listening to the retired general.

Sullivan thanked the troops for their courage andthe corporate sponsors for their support of FortCarson and the Soldiers.

“I can’t think of a better place to serve — a betterplace to be a part of our Army — when you look atwhat the community does for the post and what thepost does for the community,” said KennethHunzeker, president of the AUSA Pikes PeakChapter. “It’s a great relationship.”

Retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer of the Association of the United StatesArmy, greets Pfc. Douglas McDonald,4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4thInfantry Division, at the Pikes PeakChapter, AUSA, annual member luncheon at the Cheyenne MountainResort, in Colorado Springs, Feb. 7.

MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 15, 2013

Miscellaneous VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans Association —

holds its 22nd annual Memorial Ceremony andReunion Dinner Feb. 23 at the Fort Myer, Va., officers’ club featuring guest speaker Army Chief ofStaff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. Memorial service isat 6 p.m., “Jayhawk” time at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at7:30 p.m. Cost is $75 per person; checks payable toVII Corps DSVA (Attn: Dinner), 2425 Wilson Blvd.,Arlington, VA 22201. Reservation deadline isWednesday; Call Hoa McNabb at 703-562-4163.

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

Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcementtraining units provide a “home” for Individual ReadyReserve Soldiers who want to maintain Reserveaffiliation. Soldiers considering leaving troopprogram unit assignment can consider the 6399thRTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefits includeearning retirement points and “good” years; optionalmonthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued militarytraining; paid annual training opportunities; earningretirement points via correspondence courses; andeasy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 [email protected] for more information.

Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetaryrewards for turning recyclable materials in to theFort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Pointsare assigned for the pounds of recyclable goodsturned in and every participating battalionreceives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 formore information about the program.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary

Grant at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

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

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

• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 525-2924 oremail [email protected] to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.

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

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

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

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held March 12-14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. atVeterans’ Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details.

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street.The Retirement Services Office recommendsspouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call526-2840 for more information.

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

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

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom Performing ArtsCenter; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Departmentof the Army Form 5118, signed by their unitpersonnel section, and a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.

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

Call University of Colorado-Colorado SpringsArmy ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Department officehours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor -mation) Office in the Patient Administration Divisionhours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

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

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

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

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

DFAC Friday-Monday (DONSA/holiday) Tuesday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

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

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

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

Warfighter (Wilderness RoadComplex)

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

Special Forces briefingsare held Wednesdays in building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m. Call 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

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2nd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

A battery of artillerymen on Fort Carsonhas returned to its roots and once again issending rounds over the horizon after twoyears serving as a mechanized unit.

Soldiers of Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 16thField Artillery Regiment, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, havebeen reassigned M109A6 Paladins, and tookthe last week in January to finish theirqualification process, in preparation for anupcoming mission at the Piñon CanyonManeuver Site, scheduled for mid-February.

“For the battery, this is the culminatingexercise, where (Col. Omar Jones IV, comman-der, 2nd BCT) signs off and says, ‘Yes, youare a capable-firing battery, fully certifiedand capable to do all our firing missions,’”

said 1st Lt. Travis Cyphers, platoon leader,Battery B, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.

The qualifying process ensures thePaladins are calibrated correctly and thatcrewmembers can work cohesively together,said Sgt. 1st Class Glendon Sorrell, platoonsergeant, Battery B.

The qualifying process started at thelowest level. Sections had 10 days in Decemberto qualify, then each platoon had a week inearly January to qualify together, and finallythe battery as a whole had a week to qualify.

“This battalion hasn’t done field artilleryfor two years, so getting back into the processoverall has been a very good exercise, and we’veseen a lot of progress out there,” Cyphers said.

The qualifying process gave crewmemberstime to become familiar and proficient withthe equipment and each other.

“(All the training and qualifying missionswe’ve performed together) shows we know whatwe are doing, that we are fast and efficient,

and can get the mission done safely,” saidSpc. Josh Maddox, gunner, Battery B.

It is important for the battery to be qualifiedbecause it shows they are mission ready.

“Fire support is a very important factor tothe brigade, because maneuvering commandersknow that the fire support they are receivingfrom (3rd Bn., 16th) Field Artillery is accurateand timely, and that it’s going to be donesafely,” Cyphers said.

The battery may be qualified, but it continues training and development.

“Just because we are finishing (qualifica-tions at battery level) doesn’t mean we stoptraining; we still have room for improvement,”said Sorrell. “These guys are highly motivatedand love what they do.”

Two M109A6 Paladins fire white phosphoroussmoke rounds during qualifications for Battery B,3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, atqualification range 18 on Fort Carson, Jan. 31.

Sgt. Michael Leon, cannon crewmember, BatteryB, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,lifts a 155mm white phosphorous smoke round during battery artillery qualifications, at qualifying range 18 on Fort Carson, Jan. 31.Known as “Willie Pete,” the white phosphorouswas just one type of ammunition used to qualify.

‘Warhorse’ qualifies artillerymen

An M109A6 Paladin fires a whitephosphorous smoke round at

qualifying range 18 on Fort Carson,Jan. 31, during battery artilleryqualifications for Battery B, 3rd

Battalion, 16th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 2nd Brigade Combat

Team, 4th Infantry Division.

“... gettingback intothe processoverall hasbeen a very goodexercise,and we’veseen a lotof progressout there.”

“... gettingback intothe processoverall hasbeen a very goodexercise,and we’veseen a lotof progressout there.”

— 1st Lt. Travis

Cyphers


By Sgt. Eric Glassey4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

More than 100 command financial noncom-missioned officers from across Fort Carsongathered at The Hub Feb. 8 to pledge their supportof the upcoming Military Saves Campaign.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Divisionand Fort Carson, administeredthe pledge during the kickoffevent which served to informCFNCOs and Soldiers of theupcoming Military SavesWeek, Feb. 25 to March 2.During the week, CFNCOs willaddress their units regarding theimportance of saving moneyand set up an information tableto promote the campaign.

“We are promoting savings,”said Mary Braxton, financialreadiness program manager,Army Community Service.“This week brings the impor-tance of savings and building wealth. However, itis important to save all throughout the year.”

Anderson and Col. David Grosso, garrisoncommander, Fort Carson, each spoke to theSoldiers and Family members stressing theimportance of savings and shared stories ofSoldiers saving money.

“I think the garrison commander’s participationwas above anything we could have expected,”said Dallas Shrawder, debt management specialist,ACS. “(He) shared some phenomenal informationabout his life, and how he wished he started savingearlier. And the commanding general put out

some wonderful guidance to the Soldiers onwhat they needed to do.”

Participation in Military Saves Week hascontinually increased at Fort Carson.

“Each year there is an increase of participants,”Shrawder said. “It was a little bigger than last year.We had support from our leadership. With thatsupport, it enhanced why savings is important.”

Braxton stressed theimportance of the simple actof saving money, and not themere quantity.

“It’s never too late to startsaving, but the sooner you start,the more (money) you have toincrease your savings,” Braxtonsaid. “The important part is nothow much, but getting into thehabit of saving. It has to be ahabit of savings. Over a periodof time it can turn into a lot.”

Local financial institutionsgave presentations to informSoldiers on the importance ofsaving money and financial

planning, financial education opportunities andincentives the institutions are offering to Soldierswho save money.

“Security Service (Federal Credit Union) andArmed Forces Bank are offering various incentivesto Soldiers and Families who consistently save fora year,” Braxton said.

Soldiers interested in participating in theMilitary Saves Campaign will be administeredthe Military Saves Pledge by their CFNCO. Inaddition to the Military Saves Week, Soldiers cancontact ACS at 526-8747 to set up a confidentialfinancial assessment.

“The importantpart is not how much, but gettinginto the habitof saving.”

— Mary Braxton

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• Recycled glass generates 20 percent less airpollution and 50 percent less water pollution. (Source National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

Aluminum recycling:• In 2010, the U.S. generated about 1.9 million

tons of aluminum as containers and packaging. About 1.5 million tons of aluminum were used to make durable andnondurable goods, such as appliances and automobile parts.

• Americans discarded about 2.7 million tons of aluminum. The largest source of aluminum in the municipal solid wastestream is used beverage containers and other packaging containers.

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Flight crews learned to use a high-techpiece of equipment that could save theirlives in the event their helicopter goesdown, during classes at Butts ArmyAirfield Jan. 28-31.

The Combat Survivor Evader Locatorclass was the first held for Soldiers of 4th

Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th InfantryDivision, since the unit received the radios.

“The purpose of this training is toprovide instruction to Soldiers regardingthe loading, upgrading, maintenance,troubleshooting and functions of theCSEL equipment,” said Matthew P. Leib, CSEL instructor.

The equipment serves as a radio andbeacon and allows pilots and crew membersto communicate with headquarters in areaswhere other radios wouldn’t work. The 4thCAB received about 150 CSEL radios and10 sets of CSEL loading equipment.

The first three days of the class were forflight operation Soldiers, who are in chargeof maintaining and loading information intothe CSEL equipment. The last two daystrained the pilots, crew chiefs and crewmembers to properly troubleshoot and usethe functions of the CSEL radios.

“This is my first time dealing withCSEL equipment,” said Spc. Darries Day,flight operations, 2nd General SupportAviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment,4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div. “Getting thehands-on training with the CSEL equipmenthas taught me a lot in just three days.”

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Lee E.Kokoszka, battalion tactical operationsofficer, Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 2nd GSAB, 4th Avn. Reg., willeventually oversee all the battalion’sCSEL training for pilots, crew membersand flight operations.

“This training is a key tool to help usenable pilots, crews and crew chiefs tofacilitate their own recovery,” said Kokoszka.

Spc. Darries Day, 2nd General SupportAviation Battalion, 4th Aviation

Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade,4th Infantry Division, tests the functions

of the Combat Survivor Evader Locator radio at Butts Army Airfield

hangars on Fort Carson, Jan. 30.

Spc. Scott Laforce, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 4th Combat

Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,loads information into the Combat

Survivor Evader Locator radio at ButtsArmy Airfield on Fort Carson, Jan. 30.

“Knowledge ispower, andknowing how to work yourequipmentcan save yourlife one day.”

— Spc. Darries Day

“The training is a good thing,because our guys get hands-on trainingwhich enables us to learn from thebase level and all the way up.”

The CSEL is not like the survivalradios of the past; it needs constantupgrade and maintenance. The trainingon it is necessary, because, if usedproperly, CSEL is a critical factor inpersonnel recovery, and is a provenlifesaver, Leib said.

“If all the crew chiefs and pilotsknow how to use the CSEL equipment;the survival rate jumps up a coupleof notches,” said Day. “Knowledgeis power, and knowing how to workyour equipment can save your lifeone day.”

The equipment is critical in help-ing rescue downed Soldiers quickly.

“The CSEL equipment allows usto find individuals faster, where theirlocation is and what kind of situationthey are in at the time,” said Kokoszka.

The initial CSEL class taught byLeib consisted of flight operationSoldiers and 30 pilots. Future classesfor the 4th CAB will be taught by theSoldiers and pilots who completedthis iteration of CSEL training.

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A team of Fort Carson maintenanceSoldiers was recently named firstrunner-up for the Army Award forMaintenance Excellence at the ForcesCommand Regional Command level.

Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 29thField Artillery Regiment, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, earned their place in theannual competition with less than 50percent of their maintenance personneldue to the brigade’s 2012 SecurityForces Assistance Team mission inAfghanistan.

“Around February of last year welost about 30 people in the (logistical)company due to the (SFAT) deploy-ment,” said Capt. Theresa Christie,commander, Company G, 3rd Bn.,29th FA Reg.

In addition to the deployment,numbers continued to dwindlethroughout the year as Soldiers movedon to other installations or completedtheir time in service, Christie said.

The “Pacesetter” Battalion leader-ship took hold of the opportunity tocompete in the AAME program, whichrecognizes exceptional accomplishmentin maintenance and provides addedincentive to the competitive maintenance

programs of major Army commands.The program has been referred to as the logisticians’ version of the Best Ranger Competition and makesevaluations of a unit’s full maintenanceand motor pool program.

“Our thought going in was ‘nomatter if we win or lose, we’re goingto learn something,’” said Maj. JasonEddy, executive off icer, 3rd Bn.,29th FA Reg.

In addition to their personnelshortages, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.,faced challenges in managing scheduled services, reactive maintenanceand resources while conducting fieldtraining exercises and certifications,according to Eddy.

“We went to the field and broke alot of stuff,” said Eddy, referring to theunit’s field exercises in May, August andSeptember. “So, we were conductinga lot of unscheduled maintenance,which put us behind the eight ball for(maintenance) services.”

Any unit equipment that requiredperiodic preventive maintenancechecks and services which includedweapons, nuclear-biological-chemicaland motor pool equipment, could beinspected by AAME personnel, saidChristie. Inspec tions also includedmotor pool operations and adherenceto environmental standards.

“It’s difficult to follow all the

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Sgt. Justin Ellis, motor sergeant, Company G, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes repairs on the engineof a Paladin self-propelled howitzer in his unit’s maintenance bay.

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The following are the results of casestried on Fort Carson from Jan. 9-31.Courts-Martial

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Spc. Luis M. Ramirez, 2nd Battalion, 77th FieldArtillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, was convicted, consistent with

his plea, by a military judge alone, of oneviolation of Article 86, absent without leave,during a Jan. 22 special court-martial. Hewas sentenced to reduction to private, four monthsconfinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Staff Sgt. Henry G. Bravo, HHC, 43d STB, 43d SB, wasconvicted, by a military judge alone, pursuant to hispleas, of three specifications of larceny in violation ofArticle 121, UCMJ, during a Jan. 30 special court-martial. He was sentenced to a reduction to private, sixmonths confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Pvt. Demontra Jackson, Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry

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Three units from 3rd BCT partici-pated in the AAME program at theFORSCOM level.

“The AAME program gives main-tenance organizations an opportunityto take a look at themselves on anannual basis,” said Chief WarrantOfficer 4 Freddy Jackson, supportoperations officer, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf.Div. “The competition opens youreyes to things you need to be doing,haven’t been doing and things youcould be doing better.”

The experience also helped tocreate a more cohesive team in theunit, said Christie.

“I’m proud of all my Soldiers,”Christie said. “The leadership of eachplatoon made a point of learning whatthe other ones had to do and workingtogether.”

Without the members of the unit

working together as a team, theywouldn’t have made it to FORSCOMlevel, said Christie.

“Everything we accomplished inthe unit was a result of the mainte-nance non-commissioned officers,”said Chief Warrant Officer 2 PhilipHendricks, battalion maintenancetechnician, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.“They did an exceptional job.”

Lt. Col. Derek Knuffke, com-mander, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., 3rdBCT, attributes a great portion of hisunit’s success to the implementationand adherence of key processes andstandard operating procedures beforethe loss of personnel.

“If (Hendrix and Sgt. 1st. ClassMarco Reyes, motor sergeant andbattalion maintenance technician,Battery A, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.)hadn’t had all those (processes andprocedures) in place already, there’sjust no way we would have survivedthat significant of a reduction inpeople and still been able to compete,”Knuffke said.

Incentives and awards will begiven to the Pacesetters at a date andtime to be determined.

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Maintenance

Spc. Patrick S. Keuper Oct. 12, 1990 — Jan. 25, 2013

Spc. Patrick Keuper enlisted in the ArmyAug. 18, 2010 and attended Basic Training atFort Benning, Ga., as an infantryman. Keuperwas assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 67thArmor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, Jan. 11, 2011.

He deployed to Afghanistan from July-December 2011 in support of OperationEnduring Freedom with 2nd Platoon as a driver and automatic rifleman. Keuper wastransferred to Company B, 1st Bn., 67th ArmorReg., in July where he continued to serve as a rifleman in 2nd Squad, 1stPlatoon. He was part of the winning team at the Company B “Best SquadCompetition.”

His awards and decorations include Army Achievement Medal, NationalDefense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War onTerrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon,NATO Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge

Keuper is survived by his wife, Kimberly Keuper, and mother and father-in-law, Elizabeth and Kelly Peters.

Carson honorsfallen Soldier


Story and photos by Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

Spc. Spencer Rozell’s Friday nights begin thesame way each week — 9 p.m. he arrives at FortCarson; 9:30 p.m. he’s in a shift brief meeting; 10p.m. to 5 a.m. he’s in his squad car, chasing taillights.

“The more people I can take off of the road,the better,” he said, eyes focused on the cars andtrucks passing by. “I like to think that I can make a difference.”

Rozell, a military police officer working in thetraffic section with the 148th Military PoliceDetachment, 759th Military Police Battalion, worksthe midnight shifts Thursday, Friday and Saturdaynights — prime time for catching impaired drivers.

Twenty minutes into his Feb. 8 shift, he pulled a car over for speeding on Chiles Avenue. After citing the driver for driving 12 miles over the posted speed limit — a $160 citation after processing fees — Rozell continued his patrol, driving up and down the streets of Fort Carson.

“I have a passion for law enforcement,” he said. “I like keeping the roads safe.”

Rozell began working night shifts in July with the determination to detect motorists drivingunder the influence of drugs and alcohol. In 43shifts, he arrested 10 drivers with DUIs.

In one investigation, an impaired motorist was driving 76 mph in a 30 mph zone on Magrath Avenue.

For his efforts, Rozell has been nominated forthe Ken Jordan Award for Excellence in DUIEnforcement, an honor given by the Pikes Peak DUITask Force to officers working in El Paso County.The winner of the award will be announced Feb. 19.

“It’s definitely an honor,” said Rozell, who’staken part in three additional DUI cases since being nominated. “To me, it’s very prestigious.”

One of seven nominees, Rozell said he was flattered to be nominated alongside officers from the Colorado Springs Police Department, ColoradoState Patrol and Fountain Police Department.Officer Paul Engebretson from the Fort CarsonPolice Department also earned a nomination.

“My wife says I’m an adrenaline chaser,” Rozellsaid. “I would much rather be busy … even if it meansa lot of paperwork for 10 minutes of excitement.”

A volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician beforejoining the military, Rozell said hejoined the Army to serve his countryand to see the world.

“I wanted to deploy,” he said. “I wanted to see a different country,and they told me I could be an MP on top of that.”

In 2010, he deployed toKandahar, Afghanistan, with the552nd MP Company, 728th MP Bn.,from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.

“Our mission (in Afghanistan)was completely different than here,”he said. “We mentored the (AfghanNational Police) to get structure totheir way of life. … We showed themthis is how we do it, build off of this.”

Rozell said the most memorableparts of the deployment were the long days and occasional firefights.

“We had an 18-hour firefight one day … but at that point in thedeployment it’s no big deal,” he said.“There were long days where you’dget two or three hours of sleep beforeyou had to get up again. I rememberbeing dead on your feet, but you still keep going.”

Staff Sgt. Jason Murray, noncommissioned officer in charge,traffic section, 148th MP, said that for a Soldier to be nominated for thecivilian award was especially impressive as MPs juggle law enforcement duties as well as Army commitments.

“(Rozell) is doing enough out there that heshould be nominated,” Murray said. “That’s crazywith the operation tempo that the military has.”

For the third year in a row, Engebretson hasbeen nominated for the Ken Jordan Award.

“Even to be nominated is huge,” he said. “The other officers being honored … they’re the top in their field. To be recognized as being at their level, it’s a huge honor.”

A former military policeman, Engebretson has

been working at Fort Carson since 2008. In 2012, he arrested 32 motorists on DUI-related charges.

“He’s an excellent DUI officer,” Rozell said.“He’s very passionate about DUIs and he has theexperience.”

“I love being out there making the communitysafer,” Engebretson said. “I take a lot of pride in it.”

Officer Paul Engebretson conducts a field sobriety testwith a Soldier, Feb. 8. Engebretson, along with Spc.Spencer Rozell, 148th Military Police Detachment, 759thMilitary Police Battalion, earned a nomination for the KenJordan Award for Excellence in Driving Under theInfluence Enforcement.

Spc. Spencer Rozell, 148thMilitary Police Detachment,759th Military PoliceBattalion, fills out a citation after pulling over a driver for speeding. Since beginning midnightshifts in July, Rozell hasarrested 13 motorists for driving under the influenceof alcohol or drugs. His work earned him a nomination for the KenJordan Award alongsideFort Carson PoliceDepartment Officer PaulEngebretson. The winner of the award will beannounced Feb. 19.

Officers earn Ken Jordan nomination


Claims to the Estate

Spc. Patrick S. Keuper — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Austin Cattle at 524-0371.

Pfc. Richard G. Nuncio — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 1st Lt. Matthew Nowak at 526-2361.

Pvt. Joshua Martin — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate shouldcontact 1st Lt. Robert Jepsen at 719-352-8033.

Upcoming events

Cut firewood — The Directorate of Public Works is holding a “Cut your own firewood” event atTurkey Creek Ranch Friday and Saturday from8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interested individuals mustbring their own chainsaw and safety equipment.Access to the area is good, however a four-wheeldrive vehicle is recommended. The cost is $10per half cord or $15 for a cord. Payment for thewood is by money order or personal check madeout to the U.S. Treasury. There are a limited number of permits for the two-day program.Interested patrons must reserve a permit inadvance by calling 526-1692 and leaving a message with a phone number or by [email protected]. Individuals will be contacted and given a permit number. All participants must be present at the parking lotnorth of the fire station at Turkey Creek Ranch at 8:30 a.m. Friday or Saturday for a safety briefing prior to cutting wood.

General announcements

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

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

Medical assisting training course — TheAmerican Red Cross on Fort Carson is offeringan introductory course for medical assisting training. Applications may be picked up at theRed Cross office located at Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital near the main pharmacy.The office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applications are dueWednesday at 4:30 p.m. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, have a military identificationcard, hold a high school diploma or GED and be a U.S. citizen. Ten applicants will be selectedfor the program and the course will run fromApril 22-June 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 526-7144 for more information.

Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available atpost clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers andFamily members older than 6 months may receive a vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information.

New immunization hours — The Allergy/AdultImmunizations Clinic at Evans Army CommunityHospital has new walk-in immunization hours:7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Mondaysthrough Thursdays and Friday mornings from7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only.Allergy shot scheduling remains the same. Theclinic will not provide vaccinations on training

holidays, federal holidays and during clinicadministration time on Friday afternoons. Call503-7379 for more information.

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

Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicine clinics are in the process of changingnames. Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital) is changing its name toWarrior Family Medicine Clinic. Evans FamilyMedicine Clinic (located on the second floor of the Woods Soldier Family Care Clinic) ischanging its name to Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic. These are only name changes.Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary care manager/team in their regular clinic location.

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

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

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

EFMP — The Exceptional Family MemberProgram at Evans Army Community Hospital has new hours of operation Monday-Thursdayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Overseas screeningswill be conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays.The EFMP office is located in the Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center, PediatricClinic lobby, Room 2103. Contact the EFMPDepartment at 526-7805 for more information,

TRICARE online access — TRICARE patients will no longer be able to access online accountswith MHS/iAS username and password. Usersmust either use a registered Department ofDefense Common Access Card or register for a

DOD Self-Service Logon. Visit: www.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement. Patients may alsoreceive personal assistance in creating an account by visiting the TRICARE Service Center at Evans Army Community Hospital or Veterans Affairs Regional Office.

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

Prescription policy — All handwritten prescriptionsfrom a TRICARE network provider will befilled at the Soldier and Family Care Centerlocated adjacent to and east of Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital. When calling in for refills on those prescriptions, beneficiaries will continue to use the SFCC. A dedicated refill window in this facility will reduce waittime. The SFCC pharmacy is open Mondaythrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pharmacy is located on the first floor near theeast entrance of the facility; park in the “G” lot,east of the building. Call 503-7067 or 503-7068for more information.

2-1-1 data expands to two counties — The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments haspartnered with Pikes Peak United Way to include2-1-1 data for El Paso and Teller counties in theNetwork of Care for servicemembers, veteransand their Families. The service directory component of the Network of Care now includesmore than 1,500 local resources to assist the military community, service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.orgfor more information.

Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matched basedon their origination and destination points, as well as days and times of travel. Users specifywhether they are offering a ride, need a ride or if they are interested in sharing driving duties.When a “match” is found, users are notifiedimmediately of rider options, allowing them tocontact and coordinate ridesharing within minutes.Access the ride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.


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“This is a rare opportunity to participate in a leadership training course without going (on temporary duty) and, in this time of fiscal uncertainty,bringing a mobile training team to Fort Carson is acost-effective method of training,” said MicheleMagrini, Workforce Development Program manager.“We are committed to fiscal stewardship and find

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“This is the first time an installation has beenawarded the opportunity to host two CES courses in the same fiscal year,” said Magrini.

The existence of multiple commands in one geographical location provided us a unique opportunity to mix employees from Medical Department Activity,Network Enterprise Center, Installation ManagementCommand, 4th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Space andMissile Defense Command, Mission Support Element, as well as U.S. Army Pueblo Chemical Depot and Army Corps of Engineers, she said.

“Those who participate will have a unique trainingexperience with ‘cross-command’ working groups,”Magrini said.

Registration deadline is March 11. The first 35 peopleto complete the distance learning portion of the respectivetraining and enroll in the resident course will have theopportunity to participate in this year’s local training, saidRushaunda Farmer, workforce development specialist.

Employees register for the courses through theCivilian Human Resources Training Application Systemwebsite at http://www.t3ac.army.mil/Pages/CHRTAS.aspx.Most permanent Army civilians, to include non-appropriated fund employees, are centrally funded toattend the resident phase. For more information contactFarmer at 526-1600 or rushaunda.a.farmer [email protected] Magrini at 524-2113, or [email protected].

Basic, Intermediate coursesto be offered at Carson

At a glanceBasic Course —focuses on educating

supervisors or team leaders on the foundations of leadership and management. Once completed, employees will be better able to understand and apply basic leadershipskills to lead and care for smallteams. Employees will be more capable of communicating effectivelyand developing, coaching and counseling subordinates.

The Basic Course consists of a distance learning course and a two-week resident course. The residentcourse can only be taken after successful completion of the distancelearning course. The resident courseand takes place in a classroom environment with small group seminars.

Intermediate Course —focuses onpreparing Army civilians for increasedresponsibilities to exercise direct andindirect leadership and supervision. Thecourse enhances employees’ ability tolead people and manage human andfinancial resources. The course teachesemployees how to develop a cohesiveand effective organization and increasestheir ability to be flexible and resilientwhile accomplishing the mission.

The Intermediate Course consists of a distance learning course and a three-week resident course. The residentcourse can only be taken after success-ful completion of the distance learningcourse and takes place in a classroomenvironment with small group seminars.

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Military couples from across the Pikes Peak region took the first step in what will be alife-changing opportunity for them and a child.

Eighty-two people spent the morning Feb. 8at the Joint Military Adoption Workshop at theArmed Services Southeast YMCA in ColoradoSprings, learning about the types of adoptionand reimbursements available through theDepartment of Defense. Those already pursuingadoption shared their experiencewith those just beginning theprocess and all learned more about the resources available inthe state of Colorado.

Fort Carson ACS hosted thisyear’s annual event which is alsosupported by Fort Carson ArmyCommunity Service and theAirmen and Family ReadinessCenter at Peterson and SchrieverAir Force bases and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

For those considering adoptionor foster care, the event providesfirsthand knowledge from subjectmatter experts in the local area aswell as other military Families thathave gone through the process.

“The rich discussion that happens between the participants

and the agency experts is such a critical firststep in the process,” said Patricia Randle, ACS director. “It’s so inspiring to see militaryFamilies from across the region sharing theirpersonal stories to help and mentor otherFamilies. It’s that spirit of support of one anotherthat makes our military culture so unique.”

The agenda covered topics on international,domestic, closed and open adoptions and provided information on the foster-to-adopt programs and post-adoption resources available throughout the state.

Feb. 6, 1942 — A construction headquarters office for the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers opens on the Armycamp in Colorado Springs.

Feb. 14, 1942 — Local Colorado Springs“Big Five” contractors begin constructionon the $30 million contract to build an Army camp.

Feb. 23, 1942 — Construction of Camp Carson is in full swingwith more than 400 men working three eight-hour shifts on the project.

Feb. 23, 1942 — U.S. War Department announces the selectionof Camp Carson as name for the new cantonment.

Feb. 7, 1943 — Chinese soldiers stationed at the camp areguests of C.F. Louie, owner of the Grand Café, and celebrate the Chinese new year with a 12-course dinner.

Feb. 21, 1946 — The post’s “Mountaineer” newspaper isreduced to a four-page 7.5-inch by 11-inch pocket-sized edition due to personnel and funding problems.

Feb. 15, 1952 — The Army opens the Scout Dog Training Center at Camp Carson, the only K-9 school in the service.

Feb. 19, 1962 — Fort Carson hosts an uncasing ceremony as the5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) is reactivated.

February 1977- The 4th Engineer Battalion constructs a BaileyBridge to replace a washed out bridge at Chico Creek, in Pueblo.

Feb. 25, 1983 — The 52nd Engineer Battalion successfully completes the Emergency Deployment Training ExerciseProgram inspection and is certified as ready.

February 1992 — William Hybl is honored as Fort Carson’s 14th Good Neighbor for his communitywide efforts to support military Families during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

History ighlights

ResourcesThe following online resources provide more

information on adoption or foster care:Military One Source —

http://www.militaryonesource.com, search for “adoption”The Adoption Exchange — http://www.adoptex.org,

provides information about how to begin the process,what to expect and post-adoption resources

AdoptUSKids — http://www.adoptuskids.org/for-families/who-can-foster-and-adopt/adoption-resourcesfor-military-families, details information specific to military

TRIAD Adoption Consultants — http://www.tacinfo.netBethany Christian Services — http://www.bethany.orgCatholic Charities — http://www.ccharitiescc.orgLutheran Family Services Rocky Mountain —

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The clinic also treats a wide variety of animals.

“We treat cats, dogs, rabbits,guinea pigs, mules, horses, ferrets and rats; if you want tocheck, just come in and ask

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“The minute you know that you are going somewhere else,come in to the clinic and talk to the staff and see what you need to do because (some overseas locations) are very strict,” Kilbysaid. “There are time frames thatare strictly enforced, and you won’tbe able to take your pet, or if youdo, then it will be quarantined anywhere from three to six monthsat the owner’s expense.”

They can also provide websiteaddresses and help people find out what they need to do to be able to take their pets with them.

“It is on the person to makesure (they are) doing this,” Kilbysaid. “Every country is different.”

Per Fort Carson Regulation 40-37, pets residing on post must be registered with the vet clinicwithin 72 hours of arriving on postand micro-chipped within 30 days.

“We can’t help you if you don’tbring your pet in,” he said. “Thebiggest thing is we just want people to know we are here.”


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The Fort Carson VeterinaryClinic recently expanded its

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With the additional staff, the clinic has gone from strictlyroutine care and surgery to nowoffering dental care and many other services.

“Before, we just used to provideroutine surgeries such as spays andneuters; now we offer dental andpretty much every other surgerythat we do,” said Spc. JenniferDunlap, animal care specialist, FortCarson Veterinary Clinic, U.S.

Army Public Health CommandDistrict-Carson. “I would tell people just to come in and get aconsult with a doctor, and if theycan’t do it, they will give them arecommendation of where they can.”

The clinic staff offers some tips about when to bring a pet to the clinic.

“Pay attention to your pet,” said Pfc. Chris Kilby, animal carespecialist. “Get an idea of what isnormal for your pet because eachone is different, as far as how they act, and sometimes peopledon’t register something that has happened until two months down the road.”

Using the services at the FortCarson Veterinary Clinic can saveSoldiers and their Families money.

“We offer animal sick call,”

Spc. Laura Brown, animal care specialist, Fort Carson Veterinary Clinic, U.S. ArmyPublic Health Command District-Carson, performs a pre-examination on Buddy, a military working dog, before his teeth-cleaning appointment, Monday.

Located at 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, the Fort CarsonVeterinary Clinic is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. providingservices to active-duty and retiredpersonnel. The facility is closedall federal holidays and last workdayof every month. Clinic staff isconsidered nonessential personneland comes in late when the post ison delayed reporting. Call 526-3803for more information.

Spc. Logan E. Campbell, left, animal care specialist, Fort Carson VeterinaryClinic, U.S. Army Public Health CommandDistrict-Carson, performs dental care on Buddy, a military working dog, Monday and shows his handler, Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Clark what tolook for when doing an examination.

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Background image: Soldiers trying out for the Best Ranger Team warm- upbefore beginning their physical training workout, Tuesday. Soldiers fromthree brigades participated in the Mountain Athlete Warrior workout, ledby Maj. Mark Ivezaj, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Staff Sgt. Josh Rolfes,2nd Battalion, 12th

Infantry Regiment, 4thBrigade Combat Team,

4th Infantry Division,swings a kettle bell as Maj. Mark Ivezaj,

4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.,coaches. Two years

ago, Ivezaj developedthe Mountain Athlete

Warrior program,which focuses onfunctional fitness

movements, to 4thBCT Soldiers.

After finishing a Mountain Athlete Warrior circuit, Soldiers massage their legswith foam rollers to help reduce lactic acid buildup.

Staff Sgt. RyanChancellor, right, deadlifts 135 pounds as 1st Lt. NickDockery coaches.Chancellor, 1stBattalion, 66th ArmorRegiment, 1st BrigadeCombat Team, 4thInfantry Division, andDockery, 2nd Bn., 12thInfantry Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div., participated in theMountain AthleteWarrior workout aspart of their trainingfor the Best Rangercompetition.

1st Lt. Ken Rowe, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, completes his final 500-meter sprint, Tuesday, as Maj. Mark Ivezaj calls out the time.

Story and photos by Andrea SutherlandMountaineer staff

Staff Sgt. Ryan Chancellor grimaced as he lifted the 135 pounds on the bar. Repetition after repetition, he performed the deadlifts. After 20 reps, he dropped theweight and picked up the 35-pound kettle bell and began his 15 swings — “American” style — heaving the weight until it was over his head.

“Let’s go,” shouted Maj. Mark Ivezaj as he observedthe Soldiers.

Already out of breath, Chancellor set the kettlebelldown and ran for the door to complete his 500-meter sprint.

One round down, four more to go.Chancellor, a Soldier with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor

Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, finished the workout in 18:24, collapsing on the floor of the gym, trying to catch his breath.

“It feels good,” he said, still gasping for air.Vying for a place on Fort Carson’s Best Ranger

Team, Chancellor volunteered to take part in the training with Ivezaj, battalion executive officer, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

New to Ivezaj’s workout method, Chancellor said hehoped the new exercises would help him earn a spot onthe team — a chance he missed by 60 seconds last year.

“In these workouts, you’re pushing 100 percent of the time,” he said. “In 18 minutes, I have the samefeeling as if I had done a 50-minute workout.”

Three years ago, frustrated with the injuries Soldierswithin his ranks were experiencing, Ivezaj, then a company commander for Company A, 3rd Battalion,75th Ranger Regiment, based at Fort Benning, Ga.,researched workout programs to help his men train more effectively.

Ivezaj read an article about Matt Wenning, a record-holding powerlifter from Ohio, and invited him to Georgia.

“When I first saw him, he was bulky and muscular,”he said. “We were lean and muscular. I didn’t think this guy would be for us, but he showed us very quicklyhe was the right guy.”

Ivezaj said Wenning redesigned their gym, movingaround equipment and introducing new methods fortraining, including weightlifting and cross-fit exercises.

“He taught us ‘functional fitness,’” Ivezaj said. “Itgives us a base to strengthen parts of our bodies that we

were seeing a lot of injuries — knees and the lower back.”Ivezaj brought this knowledge to Fort Carson, teaming

with Col. James J. Mingus, 4th BCT commander, andimplementing the Mountain Athlete Warrior program.

“We want to train Soldiers like athletes,” Ivezaj said.“We focus on the core and continue to punish (them)with workouts to prepare (them) for combat.”

Before introducing the MAW program, Ivezaj said numerous Soldiers within the brigade experiencedinjuries and were not able to deploy.

Ivezaj worked with 4th BCT commanders to obtain kettlebells, bumper plates, pullup bars and otherfunctional fitness equipment. Now, Ivezaj said each 4th BCT company has its own MAW gym, which weredeployed with units during the brigade’s deployment to Afghanistan in 2012.

Since implementing the program, Ivezaj said thebrigade has seen a dramatic drop in injuries.

According to a fitness evaluation conducted by the Army Institute of Public Health, 45 percent of thenondeployable population suffered musculoskeltalinjuries, with physical training exercises contributing to overuse and unnecessary injuries.

Researchers evaluated 596 male Soldiers before they

began MAW training and about six months later. Accordingto survey results, 29 percent of Soldiers reported experiencing injuries before beginning MAW. After starting the regimen, that number dropped by 10 percent.

Overuse injuries — wear and tear on shoulders,backs and knees — decreased by 6 percent.

“We’ve been able to take the average Soldier andturn his (physical training) around,” said Ivezaj, addingthat the focus of MAW is on functional movementsSoldiers perform throughout the day. “This is not justdesigned for guys in the Army now. MAW promoteshealth beyond the Army. It promotes health into latteryears and retirement.”

Soldiers say they have noticed a difference sincestarting Ivezaj’s regimen.

“Five years ago we did situps, pushups and running,”said Staff Sgt. Josh Rolfes, 2nd Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Doing those exerciseswas good for doing well on the PT test.”

Rolfes, who is also taking part in the Best Ranger Teamassessment, said he believes the MAW workouts will helpmaintain Soldiers’ health and result in fewer injuries.

“These exercises are great to deal with the rigors of the job,” he said.

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Soldiers and spouses recommitted to love, honor and serve one another during a vow renewalceremony at a Strong Bonds marriage enrichmentevent at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Feb. 1.

Sixty-two couples from 1st Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, recited traditional vows of love and fidelity, to remind themselves ofthe promises they made to each other when theyfirst exchanged rings.

Family resiliency is a major concern for the 1stBCT command, said Chap. (Maj.) Matthew Stuart,brigade chaplain, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Renewingwedding vows before a deployment is just one ofmany efforts to keep Families strong and ready.

“When we say those words for the first time, wereally don’t know what we are getting into. We say the words ‘for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health, ‘til death do us part.’ Now wemay remember the ‘‘til death do us part,’ but I don’tthink many of us realize just how poor we are going tobe,” Stuart said, addressing the couples. “The purposeof this vow renewal ceremony is to remember thatcovenant with one another, because now, after a fewyears, we understand more than simple commitment.”

Stuart challenged the couples to keep their relationship as a central pillar of their lives as they continue into the future.

“Many people see marriage as the final step in a romantic relationship,” he said. “The truth is that marriage is just the beginning of a greatadventure, where two people who love each othershare their joys and challenges.”

Following the ceremony, the Soldiers and spousesate a meal at the resort’s restaurant, some sitting ingroups laughing and fellowshipping with friends,

while others shared a quiet meal for two.By putting couples into safe social situations

with others experiencing many of the same trialsinherent in a military marriage, Strong Bonds eventssuch as the vow renewal ceremony help Soldiers and their loved ones build more solid relationships,said Spc. Michael Kramer, Company A, 1stBattalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st BCT.

“Military relationships get put through a lotmore strain than most,” Kramer said. “Many of uscome back from deployment hurt or changed. When I returned from Afghanistan, our marriagewent through a very rough time. It was only through counseling and events like this one, wherewe can see others struggling in many of the same ways, that we began to heal our relationship.”

His wife said the classes, events and retreatsprovided by the battalion’s Strong Bonds programhelped them to reconnect.

“We had to get to know each other again and

that was really difficult for us,” Stephanie Kramersaid. “At one of these events, we studied the fivelove languages. Different people express love in different ways, and learning this really helped usbegin to communicate in a better, healthier way.”

Each of the battalions in the “Raider” Brigadetypically hosts three Strong Bonds events eachmonth, open to the unit’s married Soldiers and theirspouses, said Chap. (Capt.) Bill Kim, battalionchaplain, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st BCT.

“Soldiers’ relationships have really suffered inthe past few years, as deployments take us awayfrom home for huge lengths of time,” Kim said.“This program is dedicated to helping Soldiers and their loved ones rebuild broken bridges and put in the groundwork to keep relationships strong,even while half a world away.”

Kim encourages Soldiers and Family members toimprove their relationship by getting involved in theirStrong Bonds program by contacting a unit chaplain.

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Financial planning is a complex task for all families, but additional challenges can arise when families must meet the financial needs of afamily member with disabilities.

Military Families with exceptional Family membersmay struggle to make ends meet despite benefits they receive to help with care. Financial assistance forpurchasing special equipment or home health care services does not cover the many additional out-of-pocket expenses that are the norm for these Families.

Routine expenses may include frequent trips for medical treatment, lost wages as a consequenceof care, and purchases of supplies and equipmentnot covered by benefits. On average, families withmembers with significant special needs have lessearned income than other families because parentsare less likely to both be working outside the home.

When developing a financial plan, parentsshould consider the level or nature of their familymember’s disability. Some individuals will needcontinued care and supervision throughout life; others will be able to care for themselves and makedecisions with minimal support. As challenging as it may be, financial planning can provide realisticgoals for the support of a family member when parents are no longer able to provide that care.Tax benefits available

The Internal Revenue Service allows many medical and dental expenses to be deducted fromincome, provided taxpayers itemize their deductions.People may deduct only the amount of their total

expenses that exceeds 7.5 percent of their adjustedgross income.

There are many medical and dental expensesthat can be deducted. Publication 502 (2011),Medical and Dental Expenses, provides a list ofitems that can be included when figuring medicaland dental deductions. Additionally, taxpayers may qualify for the following tax credits:

•Child and dependent care credit — A taxcredit may be available if a person pays for the care of a family member under the age of 13 or for a spouse or family member who is unable to care for himself.

•Impairment-related work expenses — If a person has a physical or mental disability thatfunctionally limits his employment, or a physicalor mental impairment that substantially limits

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Tax preparation assistanceSpecial IRS assistance is available for people

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Telephone help for people with impaired hearing isavailable using TDD (telecommunications device forthe deaf) equipment in either English or Spanish bycalling 800-829-4059. The service is available 24/7.People who do not have this equipment may be able to obtain access to it through federal or state relay services. The IRS also has tax publications in Brailleand text formats. Braille materials are available at anyof the 142 regional libraries in conjunction with thenational library service for the blind and physicallyhandicapped. Visit http://www.loc.gov/nls/ to locate thenearest library through the National Library Servicefor the Blind and Physically Handicapped website.

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Fellowship Hall. Call Cecilia Croft at 526-5769for more information.Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly InstituteClass (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at

Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 or719-649-1671 for more information.

Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Family

members and friends who are suicide survivors,meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes Family Center,building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is opento members of all branches of service. ContactRichard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for more information.

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains

(Religious Support Office)” for the latest events and schedules.

“How we Love our Kids: The Five Love Styles ofParenting Seminar” — will be held April 13from 9 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.Based on the work of Milan and Kay Yerkovich,the seminar helps parents identify which of the fivelove styles they have; discover dynamics that shapetheir parenting; eliminate “buttons” so their children can’t push them; create close connectionswith children that last a lifetime; and learn theseven gifts every child needs. The event will beled by Ken Robinson and Justin Cole, Soldier andFamily Readiness Program, Army CommunityService. Limited child care will be available andparticipants are asked to bring a snack to share.Call Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or email [email protected] by April 5 to register.

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

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

Protestant Women of theChapel meets Tuesdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visitPWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for details.

Deployed Spouses Groupmeets for fellowship, food and spiritual guidance Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Mon-Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9 a.m. Communion Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

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

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

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

COLORADO WARRIORS SWEAT LODGE

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

We are our brother’s keeperCommentary by

Chap. (Capt.) Carl O. Brown10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

I have had the privilege of serving for more than 24 years in the military, which includes time in the Marine Corps, Navy and Army.

In my experience, each service maintained unit integrity and a healthy sense of team rivalry of other branches, such as “Go Army, beat Navy!”Occasionally we would see an Air Force Airman and jokingly ask, “Do you guys even know whatexercise and P.T. means?”

As a Marine, we would also joke with the Navyby saying, “Hey Navy, we just need your boats todrop us off; afterwards, get out of the way.” And ofcourse, I’ve heard many Marine Corps cracks suchas “Do Marines even get to think for themselves?”

Although it was good fun and good team rivalry,every servicemember understood the commitmentand camaraderie that we shared with one another.We knew without question that if we were to servein combat or any other battle together and the stink ever hit the fan, we would take care of oneanother — “Two to the chest and one to the face.”We knew we would have each other’s back; wewould be our brother’s keeper.

Today, we are continually faced with many battles that require the same commitment and camaraderie for each other. As we continue to fightfor our country we are constantly challenged with a higher rate of suicide, frustration and divorcewithin our ranks. What do we say to a team member or Soldier who is wounded after being told that their marriage is over and the spouse took everything? As a junior Soldier, how do wehandle the pressures of financial stress and themental pain of being disconnected from Family?

When responding to any of these questions

our initial reaction could be one of shock, disappointment and hurt. We might even share a few choice vulgar words describing the troublingand adverse situation. Let’s admit it, we all experience hurt. On the other hand, after receivingsuch news, there could be a feeling of euphoricenthusiasm as we feel that the situation was draining and finally relieved that it is over.

Regardless of the scenario, when we learn thatone of our brothers is hurting, we should be willingto help him with the same intensity as clearing aroom. This is not the time for criticism or judgment,but an opportunity for us to extend help — lettingthem know that we are available to talk, listen orassist in ways that are within our expertise. More

importantly, the person simply needs to know that we are there. We will not give up on them and will seek help.

We can also encourage them to talk with thechaplain, a great encourager of faith. They aretrained to listen nonobjectively and able to offerguidance. Also, when we are faced with challengingcircumstances, we can practice the disciplines of faith, the belief in God.

Through faith, God can work out our situation.God’s word is able to help us through difficult and challenging moments. God is there to give ushope in the midst of pain. God does mean it whenhe says, “I will never leave or abandon you.”

We are our brother’s keeper.

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By Chris Zimmerman Conservation officer

Golden eagles have beenspotted within the last couple ofweeks on the south end of Fort Carson displaying their annualcourtship behavior. Goldeneagles have several nests, oreyries, on the installation thatthey return to annually.

Golden eagles are large raptors with wingspans of six toseven feet. Females are generallylarger than males and mayweigh about 13 pounds. Adultsare a uniform dark brown color,which lightens to a goldenbrown near their head and neck.

A pair of goldens willmaintain a territory of up to 60square miles. They usually forageon a wide variety of smallmammals, to include rodents,rabbits and prairie dogs. They’llalso hunt other birds and willreadily feed on carrion whenfood sources are scarce.

Golden eagles developstrong pair bonds; some mayremain together for life. Eaglesin this area seem to prefer rockycliffs when looking for nestingsites. They frequently reuse the same nest year after year,adding material to the nestthroughout the season.

Courtship usually begins in January, the young hatch inearly March and will finallyleave the nest, or fledge, 45days later.

During the breeding andnesting season, eagles are highly sensitive to a variety ofhuman activities. Anything thatcauses a prolonged absence of the adults from their nestscan jeopardize eggs or young.Depending on weather conditions, eggs may overheator cool too much and fail tohatch. Unattended eggs andnestlings are subject to predation.Young nestlings are particularly vulnerable because they rely ontheir parents to provide warmthor shade and the little ones maydie as a result of hypothermiaor heat stress. Starvation of thenestlings is also possible if theadults remain away long enough.

Eagles were previously listed under the EndangeredSpecies Act, but were removedin 2009 after 40 years of successful conservation efforts.They are still protected by theMigratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden EagleProtection Act of 1940.

The Eagle Protection Actprohibits the take or possessionof any bald or golden eagle,

alive or dead, including any part,nest or egg. “Take” is definedas to “pursue, shoot, shoot at,poison, wound, kill, capture,trap, collect, molest or disturb.”

The term “disturb” underthe Eagle Act means to agitateor bother a bald or golden eagleto a degree that causes, or islikely to cause, based on thebest scientific informationavailable, injury to an eagle; adecrease in its productivity, by substantially interfering withnormal breeding, feeding orsheltering behavior; or nestabandonment, by substantiallyinterfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior.

Violators of the act mayincur a maximum penalty ofone year in prison and a$100,000 fine.

To protect these birds andavoid disturbances, everyonedownrange should remain atleast a half mile or 800 metersaway from identified eyries,extending to 3,500 feet aboveground level. Range Controland the airfield will notifypersonnel operating near anest of these restrictions.

For more information onwildlife preservation, contact theConservation Law EnforcementProgram at 524-5394.

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Story and photo by Tim HippsIMCOM Public Affairs

SAN ANTONIO — Fort Carson U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program runners Robert Cheseret and Kelly Calway led the All-Army men’s and women’s teams to the 2013Armed Forces Cross Country Championships, Feb. 3, at Forest Park in St. Louis.

On a cold winter day, Cheseret completed theslippery 12-kilometer course in 36 minutes, 44.1seconds to win the Armed Forces men’s gold medal. He finished 17th overall in the race that was run in conjunction with the 2013 USA CrossCountry Championships.

Fort Carson WCAP runners Joseph Chirlee (24th in 36:56.8) won the silver and Augustus Maiyo(25th in 36:57.4) took the bronze to complete an All-Army sweep of the Armed Forces men’s medals.

Defending race champion Calway, won theArmed Forces women’s eight-kilometer race with a time of 29:25.7 and finished 38th among womenoverall. Gina Slaby (48th in 29:53.7) of the Defense Contract Management Agency in Tucson,Ariz., took the Armed Forces silver medal andAmanda Rice (51st in 30:09.2) of the Dental HealthClinic in Atsugi, Japan, secured the bronze.

“It went really good,” Cheseret said, after winning his second Armed Forces Cross Country title. He won the 2011 crown in San

Diego, finishing 11th overall.“I hung in there with the lead group. We almost

ran as a team: me, Maiyo and Joseph (Chirlee),” hesaid. “We all hung in there with the lead group and, atthe end, I tried to pick it up and that’s when I left thosetwo guys, maybe around the fifth mile. I tried to gowith the leaders until the last mile when I lost contact.They hammered it, and they got me.”

WCAP Kyle Heath (36th in 37:37.3) and Kenneth Foster (57th in 39:40.6) of FortHuachuca, Ariz., completed All-Army’s scoring en route to winning both the Armed Forces crown and overall men’s team title.

Emily Potter (53rd in 30:27.5) of Fort Bragg,N.C., Chelsea Prahl (55th in 30:40.7) of Fort Lee,Va., and Ashley Urick (56th in 30:42.5) of JointBase Lewis-McChord, Wash., swept Armed Forcesspots four through six to secure the women’s teamtitle for All-Army with 16 points.

“I don’t think we’ve ever won (the team title)since I’ve been at armed forces; we’ve been pretty much beaten by Air Force every time,” said Calway, a four-time armed forces competitor.“It was huge. I thought we had an awesome teamgoing into it, but I didn’t want to jinx it and say anything. I was just like, ‘OK, I will run well and I hope everybody else does the same.’

“I was really pleased because I knew instantly(that we won),” she said. “Usually, it’s a little confusing, but I knew it was me and the two Navygirls, and then I saw all the rest of our team finish and I was like, ‘All right, we’ve locked this one up.’”

Twelve men — Cheseret, Chirlee, Maiyo, Heath,Barrett, Foster, Bradley Chronister, Jacob Bradosky,Edwin Sang, William Christian, Richard Powell andJacob Johnson — and five women — Calway, Slaby,Rice, Potter and Prahl — will represent the UnitedStates at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire’s2013 Military World Cross Country Championships,scheduled for March 16, in Apatin, Serbia. The menwill run both a long and short course.

WCAP runners capture cross-country titles

U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program runner Robert Cheseret, center, seen here competing in thefinals of the 5,000 meters at the 2012 U.S. OlympicTrack and Field Team Trials in Eugene, Ore., won hissecond Armed Forces Cross Country Championship.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Fountain-Fort CarsonHigh School’s Anthony

Davis, 15, fires a jump shot over Liberty

High School defenderA.J. Bohuslavsky during

action Saturday atLiberty High School

in Colorado Springs.The Lancers edged the

Trojans on a last-second shot, 52-50.

Davis signed a letter of intent to play football

at the University ofNorthern Colorado

this fall. His footballteammates, Stetson

Mohrenweiser, WesternState, and SolydeBankston, Adams State, also signed

letters of intent.

The Fort Carson Knights of ColumbusCouncil 15269 will hold a Free ThrowChampionship for youths ages 10-14 at Waller Physical Fitness Center, March 2.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the competitionis at 9 a.m. The event will feature 10 brackets, based on age and gender. Following three practicefree throws, competitors will have 15 consecutiveattempts. Winners from each bracket will compete at the district level and potentially advance to thestate level. Competitors must provide a birth certificate to prove age.

For more information, contact Roy Chaney at 576-8035, Brian Kidwell at 648-0964 or JoeyBautista at 526-1082.

Cheyenne Shadows golf course is offering an opportunity for golfers to fine-tune their game during the month of February.

Officials said the program includes a videoswing analysis and one lesson focusing on the power game and one on the short game. The offer must be purchased this month, but can beredeemed at any time.

Call 526-4122 for more information.The Directorate of Family and Morale,

Welfare and Recreation is registering teams for acoed volleyball league which begins play in April.

The league will consist of teams with three men and three women. The registration deadline isMarch 28. There will be a coaches meeting April 4at 6:30 p.m. at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.The league is free and open to all Department ofDefense identification card holders.

Team roster, registration information and rulesare available at http://mwrfortcarson.com/intramural-sports.php.

For more information, call 526-3972.Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will have a

number of events to kickoff the spring season.

The “Club for Kids Day” activity, open to youths ages 6-16, is set for April 7from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The active-duty post championship isscheduled April 14-15.

The U.S.Paralympics organization is urging veterans and servicememberswith a physical disability to getinvolved in communitysports programs.

In collaboration withthe U.S. Department ofVeterans Affairs, U.S.Paralympics released a30-second public serviceannouncement, athttp://bit.ly/WA2DD7,that describes the program. The video features U.S. Navy veteran MichaelJohnston, a 2016Paralympic Gameshopeful in triathlon, who used sports in hisrehabilitation after losinghis left leg below theknee following a 2003motorcycle accident.

Logon to the VAwebsite, http://www.va.gov/adaptivesports, tofind sport programs and events in the local community.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High School girls’and boys’ basketball teams begin their final week of regular season action Saturday.

The Lady Trojans travel to Rampart HighSchool Saturday for a 7 p.m. game with the Rams. The Lady Trojans close out their home regular season Tuesday when they host the DohertySpartans at 7 p.m. and then travel to Palmer HighSchool Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. to close out the season.

The Trojan boys’ team hosts the Rampart RamsSaturday at 7 p.m. The Trojans’ last regular seasonroad game will be Tuesday at Doherty High Schoolat 7 p.m. before closing out their regular season Feb. 22 hosting the Palmer Terrors at 7 p.m.

The Mesa Ridge High School girls’ and boys’ basketball teams wrap-up regular season play this month.

The undefeated Lady Grizzlies are currentlyranked No. 12 in the Colorado 4A state rankings.The Lady Grizzlies host the Woodland ParkPanthers Friday at 7 p.m. then travel to Wasson High School Tuesday before closing out their regular season Thursday when they host the Mitchell Marauders. All games start at 7 p.m.

The Grizzlies boys’ team travels to WoodlandPark to meet the Panthers Friday before hosting its lasthome game against the Wasson Thunderbirds, who are 18-1 this season, Tuesday. The team will then playits final road game of the regular season Thursday at Mitchell High School. All games start at 7 p.m.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center willhost a basketball skills contest March 20.

Officials said the facility will host a three-pointshooting and slam dunk contest at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to all Department of Defenseidentification card holders. People interested in participating in the contest can sign up at the front desk at the fitness facility. The deadline forentering the competition is March 1. For more information, contact the fitness center at 526-3972.

The Colorado Springs Flames, a semiprofootball team that features military members, isbeginning training for the upcoming ColoradoFootball Conference season.

Anyone interested in trying out for the Flamesshould attend the mini-camps held Sundays at 2p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain High School, 1200Cresta Road in Colorado Springs. The reigningchampion begins its title defense May 4 against the Colorado Springs Cyclones.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson


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Fort Carson Youth Service Center basketball player Davarri Barthell races ahead of other players to score a layupduring action Saturday at the youth center. Youth basketball games are played Saturdays, beginning at 9 a.m.

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Fort Carson Youth Services Center coach Richard Voisinet talks to his playersduring a timeout Saturday at the youth center. Voisinet said his goal is to teachthe children to have fun with the game and learn the skills needed to play the game.

Coach of the week


Mountaineer Athlete of the Week


Nate WilliamsIntramural basketball player

When did you start playing basketball?I really didn’t get involved with basketball until my sophomore year in

high school. I actually started playing basketball because it became harder to find enough people to play football when I was growing up, because of all theequipment you needed. It only took a peach basket and a ball to play basketball.

What would you consider your best personal sports moment?While I was in grade school, I was selected the most valuable player

in a football all-star game. I was playing on the defensive line that day, and I remember I had three sacks and I also made the play at the end of the game that stopped the other team from scoring the go-ahead touchdown.

What is your best professional sports moment?I really don’t have a favorite football or basketball team, but my favorite

sports moments are watching players and how they play the game and try to adapt that to my game.

If you could meet any athlete who would it be?I would like to meet Shane Battier of the Miami Heat. He is such a

great defensive player and he is, in my opinion, the best role player in the NBA. He is the kind of player that always does what is best for the team, and I admire the way he plays the game.

If you could change anything in sports what would it be?I would eliminate the three-point line in basketball and put more focus

on rewarding teams for taking the ball to the basket and working hard to get points, as opposed to shooting the ball from beyond 21 or 23 feet.

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For 39 years, Casa Bonita, an unusual Mexicanrestaurant in west Denver, has been a favorite of families, grandparents, teenagers and youngadults. Children love the place.

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Follow the crowds inside to discoverthe themed restaurant that took a year’swork to turn a vacant department store into a Mexican village/restaurant.

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Taco or nacho salads, priced at about $12, are also available, as are beef or chicken fajitas,country fried steak or fried chicken. The orderarrives quickly and diners take their food and enterthe Mexican village and are seated in one of the dining areas. The table might be in a cave or hacienda or perhaps in a straw hut, on a balcony or in the plaza, near the 30-foot waterfall and stage.There is ongoing entertainment on stage, such asgunfights, a gorilla show, a pirate skit and divers.

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Tables are equipped with flags that when raised, signal the server.

After the meal, visitors can explore the village,see a puppet show every hour, play games in thearcade or visit Black Bart’s Cave. Stop in ElMercado to buy a souvenir T-shirt or stuffed animaland other souvenirs. There’s a 14-foot deep pool atthe bottom of the waterfall, and visitors can walk

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

on bridges and paths in the villageand behind the waterfall.

Architecture, flowers and palm trees lend authenticity to thevillage. The cliffs by the waterfallresemble the cliffs of Acapulco.Mariachi bands are in the village on weekends.

The restaurant has 52,000square feet of space and seats 1,100 people. Bill Waugh had CasaBonita restaurants in Oklahoma and Arkansas, but the Denver area Casa Bonita is the most elaborate,based on a story he heard about acantina in a Mexican village wheresoldiers came to relax.

Casa Bonita is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Friday-Saturday.

Casa Bonita is busiest on holidays and weekends and in summer. To avoid lines, the besttime to visit the themed restaurantis during winter months for a latelunch or early dinner.

To reach Casa Bonita, takeInterstate 25 north to Denver andtake the Colfax Avenue Exit west to the 6700 block, which is inLakewood. Watch for the pink bell tower on the north side ofColfax, in the Bell Tower Plaza.The restaurant is at 6715 W. Colfax Ave., call 303-232-5115.

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The pink palace that houses the Casa Bonitarestaurant occupies a corner of a strip mallon West Colfax Avenue in west Denver.

Entertainmentis ongoing onthe stage atCasa Bonita,with skits and divers entertainingdiners.

A large fountain, imported fromMexico is in front of the entrance tothe Mexican-theme restaurant, CasaBonita, in west Denver.

Casa Bonita in Denver areadraws crowds


The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum has a special exhibit “To the Moon: Snoopy Soars withNASA” that runs through April 20. The exhibitexamines the Apollo 10 mission and the role ofPeanuts characters in that flight. In conjunctionwith the exhibit, “Space Saturdays” feature programs related to space topics. The museum is free. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and is at 215 S. Tejon St. Call 685-5990for information.

“Bighorn Sheep Day” is at the Garden of theGods Visitors Center Saturday. The free eventis 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are presentations about Bighorn Sheep, free cookies and cider,guided nature walks, children’s activities, crafts, and live zoo animals.

Air Force Academy concerts for the 2012-2013season include “Midtown Men” March 8; and“Rat Pack Show” April 19. Call the box office at 333-4497. Concerts are in Arnold Hall; takethe North Gate entrance from Interstate 25 north and follow that road to the Cadet Area, near the chapel.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center announces its 2013 theater schedule: “Prelude to a Kiss” runs through Sunday; “Other Desert Cities” isMarch 14-31; “The Drowsy Chaperone” is May9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris” is June 20-30. Call the boxoffice, 634-5583. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.and has a free parking lot in front of the center.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has a newexhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by art equal smart fun. Visitors will have fun whileapplying real concepts to creative activities. The“Under the Big Top: Math and Art” exhibit runsuntil June 1. Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N.Santa Fe Ave., in Pueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adults

and $3 for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.orgfor more information.

The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has these performances scheduled:• “Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular” is Sunday

at 7:30 p.m.• “West Side Story” is March 12 at 7:30 p.m. • Opera Theatre of the Rockies presents

“Die Fledermaus” March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

• Michael Flatley’s “Lord of the Dance, is March 26 at 7:30 p.m.

• Kathleen Madigan is on stage March 23 at 8 p.m.

• Bill Cosby is on stage April 16 at 8 p.m.• “The Ugly Duckling,” an Imagination

Celebration presentation is in the theater April 29 at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged towear their pajamas or favorite character attire.Preshow activities are in the lobby and milk and cookies are available after the performance.

Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets and information for any of these events.

The Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St., hosts a public free day each month. The public is admitted free Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free guided tours at 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 634-5583 for information. There’s a free parking lot in front of the center.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, at 14th and Curtis streets, has severalBroadway productions on its agenda.“Million Dollar Quartet” is Feb. 25-28; “CatchMe If You Can” is Feb. 26-March 10; “Sense &Sensibility, the Musical” is April 5-May 26;“Peter and the Starkweather” is Aug. 15-16;“Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” is Sept. 3-6; and“Sister Act” is Sept. 24-27. Other productionsinclude “Spalato” March 28-30, and “LesMiserables” May 22-26. For ticket informationcall 303-446-4811.

Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra presents performances at Pikes Peak Center:• “Casablanca” is Saturday at 8 p.m.• “Mozart and Prokofiev” is March 9 at 8 p.m.

and March 10 at 2:30 p.m.• “Broadway Rocks” is March 16, 8 p.m.

Call 520-SHOW for information and tickets.

Cripple Creek Ice Festival is Saturday-Sundayand features a “Mythological Wonderland” of icecarvings. There’s an ice slide and ice maze foryoungsters, carnival-type games and vendors. Entrance is free and activities start at 10 a.m.

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center in Pueblo hasFamily Theater Series scheduled in its theater:Tickets are $8 each; call 719-295-7200.Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.:• “The Mark of Zorro” is March 16.• “Todd Oliver and Friends” is April 27.

The Broadway Theatre League has these productions in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Centertheater, with tickets selling for $40; call the box office at 719-295-7200.• “Hooray for Hollywood is Feb. 25 at 7 p.m.• “Midtown Men” is April 28, at 2 and 7 p.m.

Other performances in the Sangre de Cristo ArtsCenter theater, with tickets selling for $30 at the box office, 719-295-7200, are:• A John Denver Tribute with Ted Vigil, is

March 8 at 7:30 p.m.• “Sihun,” a contemporary dance, is April 5

at 7:30 p.m.• “Swan Lake,” a Sangre de Cristo Ballet

Performance, is April 19 at 7:30 p.m. and April 20 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10.

The Sangre de Cristo Art Center is at 210 N.Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” is presentedby the Star Bar Players and Theatre ’d Art in the theater at 128 N. Nevada Ave., 7:30 p.m.Thursday-Sunday, through Feb. 24. A 4 p.m. matinee is Sunday and Feb. 24. Tickets are $15for general admission and $10 for active-dutymilitary and seniors. Student tickets are $5. For information call 357-8321.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade includes floats, leprechauns, marching bands and fun, andstarts at noon March 16 on Tejon Street, startingat St. Vrain Street and ending at Vermijo Street.There’s a bike ride at 8:30 a.m. and a five-kilometer run at 11 a.m. There’s a Fun Run forthe wee ones (up to 10). Bikers register online at http://www.Csstpats.com/bicycling.html.

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