Inside - Fort Carson Mountaineer

Sept 21 2018Vol 76 No 38

Message board Inside

Page 8

Hispanic Heritage Month observance is Monday at noon

at the Elkhorn Conference Center

Photo by Sgt 1st Class Ryan Sabin

Karen Pence wife of Vice President Mike Pence center visited with spouses and children of deployed Fort Carson Soldiers Sept 13 She met with the Families and handed out comfort kits to the children which included a stuffed bear coloring book and a journal

SLOTUS visits CarsonBy Sgt 1st Class Ryan Sabin4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Karen Pence wife of Vice President Mike Pence visited the spouses and children of deployed Fort Carson Soldiers Sept 13

ldquoIn the Army our team is bigger than just our Family our neighborhood or our post it extends all the way across the countryrdquo said Patty George wife of Maj Gen Randy A George commanding general 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson prior to introducing Pence to the spouses of Fort Carson

Pence has dedicated her life to the well-being of children For 25 years she was an elementary school teacher before becoming the First Lady of Indiana where she continued to find ways to support children by creating the Indiana First Ladyrsquos Charitable Foundation with the purpose to support children and their families The foundation provided $600000 in grants to charities Pence continues to find ways to support children and their families by raising awareness of mental health and the benefits of art therapy She also serves as a board member for Tracyrsquos Kids an organization that focuses

on art therapy for young cancer patients Today Pence serves to encourage military service members and their Families and host numerous events to honor them

ldquoToday I come to Fort Carson to pay a debt of honor and gratitude to a very special group of peoplerdquo said Pence ldquoItrsquos an honor and privilege to be here at Fort Carson also known as the Mountain Post lsquoThe Best Hometown in the Army Home of Americarsquos Bestrsquordquo

In her speech Pence talked about the challenges that spouses and children face while their loved ones are deployed She discussed the challenges that impact Families when they return from a deployment and the transitions that take place especially for the children

ldquoI can say without a doubt that the strength of our nation doesnrsquot just come from people in uniform that fight to protect our freedomrdquo said Pence ldquoThe spouses and Families who serve alongside them also make a tremendous sacrifice to the greater benefit to our country Most military spouses do not wear the uniform but they honorably serve our nation frequently without their loved ones beside themrdquo

After her speech Pence took time to meet with the spouses of deployed Soldiers She engaged with smiles

hugs and took photos before moving to the 4th Inf Div headquarters building to speak with Families

Pence also spoke to the children about the chal-lenges and shared different ways to express feelings while dealing with a parent on a deployment She told the children about the Comfort Crew Program and assured them that there is always someone thinking about them during these times

ldquoWe know sometimes itrsquos tough being a kid when you have a parent deployed and we want to come alongside because (we) want you to stay in touch with your parent that is deployedrdquo said Pence ldquoWe want you to know that you are not alone there are a lot of people who care for you respect you and love you and come alongside yourdquo

The Comfort Crew Program was created to ensure military Families have the best resources through challenging times with deployments integration reintegration with an injury and losing a parent in combat

Pence and spouses of members of congress put kits together for military children The kits included a stuffed bear ldquoCuzzierdquo coloring books and a journal just to name few items

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Commanding General

Maj Gen Randy A George

Garrison Commander Col Brian K Wortinger

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Rick Emert

Editor Aleah M Castrejon

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2 MOUNTAINEER mdash Sept 21 2018

Commentary

At a glanceMilitary KFOR supports Serbian presidentrsquos visit Troops facilitate security for VIP mdash Page 5 Break out bayonets Engineers reopen dormant range mdash Page 8 Green Berets receive awards for valor Ceremony held at McMahon Auditorium mdash Page 10 Soldiers to hang up uniforms Sixteen honored for their service mdash Page 11 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson mdash Page 13 Soldier of the Week Sgt 1st Class Max Gideon mdash Page 14 Ivy Justice Article 15 reprimands courts-martial misconduct

separations mdash Page 16 Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site 3ABCT trains for NTC mdash Page 18

Community CID warns of disaster fraud scams Be on the lookout for disaster fraud charitable schemes

and repair scams mdash Page 17 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson mdash Page 20

The Journey (Chapel series) Positive opportunities from negative events mdash Page 22 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson mdash Page 22

At Ease Festival Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is Sept 28-30 mdash Page 25 Attraction Fall colors cover trees in high country mdash Page 25 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson mdash Page 26 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson mdash Page 28

Sports Family members get pro cheer clinic Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders instruct on drills

and cheers mdash Page 29 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson mdash Page 31

Classified Featuring small business directory and a welcome

home real estate section mdash Page 32

MountainPostLiving

Dieting while travelingCommentary by 2nd Lt Angela DiMattia2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division

Have you made progress with your diet plan then had to travel for work only to find yourself completely off track after returning home Traveling means a break in routine but offers an opportunity to experience new places As a competitive bodybuilder and lifetime athlete I have learned how to travel while keeping my diet 100-percent dialed in for peak performance

Having traveled hundreds of trips I have created my most valued dieting travel tips They can also be used to assist with special dietary needs Letrsquos experience the travel journey step- by-step as I explain some common mistakes and discuss how to prevent them

When booking your lodging ensure your hotel has a microwave and a mini fridge in the room If not already provided usually the concierge can coordinate for one to be added to the room during your stay These necessities are crucial to your temporary lodging to provide the luxury of readily-available healthy options This is a must do to be successful in maintaining your plan

Travel tip 1 Pack extra storage bowls a food scale and

measuring cups If you really want to go all out pack a flat plug-in skillet

The healthier habits you establish with your daily meal prep the more you will be successful when itrsquos time to travel Pack a lunchbox the way you pack a suitcase to reflect the time away from home Because you are packing food anticipate the transit time from when you leave your home until you reach the hotel Plan for a small meal every three hours

Travel tip 2 Always add two extra meals in case of a flight delay

or unexpected traffic The goal is to never skip a meal The lunchbox can get heavy and space is limited Because you are allowed one carry-on item and one personal item when flying use a small suitcase with wheels and

stack the lunchbox on top This way you will not have to carry either Remember ice

packs melt and can be confiscated during the security screening

Use frozen vegetables as ice packs they serve a

dual purpose

Travel tip 3 Instead of traveling

with multiple bulky containers I reuse the con-

tainers and fill them with individual meals that have

been packed in plastic bags Traveling with the individual

meals in plastic bags makes it easier to transfer one of the meals into a reusable hard con-

tainer This allows for more meals and takes up less space

Travel tip 4 Carry a large personal bottle to refill with water

throughout your travel Keep track of how many times you refill the bottle to reach a gallon My lunchbox has a web on the side for water so I never have to hold it Most airports now have filtered water stations making refills convenient and more affordable

Most of us want to arrive at our destination as fast as possible without the constant restroom breaks Intentionally drinking less water could cause more problems as a planersquos cabin has significantly lower than normal humidity level which can cause dehydration This setback inhibits performance by increasing fatigue causing disruptions to your digestive system or worse flaring up pre-existing respiratory issues

See MPL on Page 4

3Sept 21 2018 mdash MOUNTAINEER

NewsCG visits deployed troops

Photo by Staff Sgt Neysa Canfield

Above Maj Gen Randy A George commanding general 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson presents 1st Lt Kyle J Barry platoon leader 1st Battalion 12th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Inf Div with a coin Wednesday during his visit to Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan Right George attends an information and operation brief hosted by the leaders of the 1st Bn 12th Inf Reg 2nd IBCT Wednesday Leaders conducted the brief to discuss the battalionrsquos mission and capabilities in Kandahar Airfield and Kandahar province

MEDAL OF HONORTwenty five 4th Infantry Division Soldiers have received the United Statesrsquo

highest military award for valor The Mountaineer is highlighting these heroes throughout the year in celebration of the divisionrsquos centennial

The Medal of Honor is reserved for those who are distinguished ldquoconspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United Statesrdquo

OFFICIAL CITATION

SERGEANT ANUND C ROARKUS Army Company C 1st Battalion 12th Infantry 4th Infantry Division

The President of the United States of America authorized by Act of Congress March 3 1863 has awarded in the name of Congress the Medal of Honor to

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty

Sergeant Roark distinguished himself by extraordinary gallantry while serving with Company C Sergeant Roark was the point squad leader of a small force which had the mission of rescuing 11 men in a hilltop observation post under heavy attack by a company-size force approximately 1000 meters from the battalion perimeter As lead elements of the relief force reached the besieged observation post intense automatic weapons fire from enemy occupied bunkers halted their movement Without hesitation Sergeant Roark maneuvered his squad repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemy fire to hurl grenades

and direct the fire of his squad to gain fire superiority and cover the withdrawal of the outpost and evacuation of its casualties Frustrated in their effort to overrun the position the enemy swept the hilltop with small arms and volleys of grenades Seeing a grenade land in the midst of his men Sergeant Roark with complete disregard for his safety hurled himself upon the grenade absorbing its blast with his body Sergeant Roarkrsquos magnificent leadership and dauntless courage saved the lives of many of his comrades and were the inspiration for the successful relief of the outpost His actions which culminated in the supreme sacrifice of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself and the US Army

Travel tip 5 Pack your own

condiments by using travel-size bottles intended for hygiene products Travel with your own oil and vinegar mix for your salad dressing sugar free coffee creamer or your favorite hot sauce There are a lot of hidden calories and sugar in regular condiments

Once you have reached your destination purchase some of your own food Even if you are staying with family or friends it is a nice gesture to provide yourself with your healthy options to maintain your goals and not burden your host Some easy nutritional items to consider are

Rotisserie chicken is already cooked and you can usually get 15 pounds of meat from it Plus itrsquos the same price as a six-piece

nugget meal from most fast food restaurants

Frozen veggies are easy to store in the mini fridge and one bag can usually divide into all your meals needed for one day

Pre-boiled and peeled eggs are sold at most grocery stores

Flavored oatmeal packets labeled ldquoweight controlrdquo have zero sugar All you need is water When in doubt always check the nutritional label

Almonds or mixed nuts provide satiety and can be a good snack for on-the-go

If you are traveling for vacation remember to experience the new culture If you are a guest in someonersquos home or in a part of the world you may never visit again allow some room into your diet to experience different foods as long as it doesnrsquot interfere with medical restrictions Always eat your planned meals first

Travel tip 6 Use the three-bite rule

This normally applies to desserts but can be used for any food not involved in your diet plan If you have eaten all of your planned meals usually within three bites you can satisfy your craving for dessert or any unplanned foods

When eating at restaurants choose the freshest option versus what you might think is the healthiest Ask for a to-go box right away because normal restaurant portions are too large Immediately put half of the meal into the to-go container Half of a restaurant serving size is usually the right amount of food for anyone Ask how the food is prepared or pair your main meal with the side dish that fits your plan Remember when eating fresh your satiety will only last a couple hours so expect to be hungry before everyone else this is where the to-go box will come in handy

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Military

Story and photos by 1st Lt Kareem AbioseMultinational Battle Group - East (KFOR)

CAMP NOVO SELO Kosovo mdash Troop B 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry Regiment facilitated security for Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic during his visit to Kosovo Sept 8-9

The 3rd Sqdn 61st Cav Reg 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division serves as the primary maneuver element for Kosovo Force (KFOR) Multi-National Battle GroupndashEast During Vucicrsquos visit the squadron partnered with the Kosovo border police and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) to ensure a positive outcome for the mission

One platoon staged at an authorized crossing point on the administrative boundary line (ABL) between Serbia and Kosovo while another platoon was located at the EULEX compound in the Northern Kosovo city of Mitrovica

Capt Paul Patino commander Troop B 3rd Sqdn 61st Cav Reg 2nd IBCT conducted battlefield circulation to confirm that the placement of units provided the best opportunity to accomplish the mission

ldquoWe are out here to show that Kosovo Force actively partners with Kosovo law enforcement to ensure the envi-ronment of Kosovo remains safe and securerdquo Patino said

His first stop was the authorized crossing point where

Sgt 1st Class Christopher Severson platoon sergeant 3rd Sqdn 61st Cav Reg 2nd IBCT and his Soldiers established an observation post

ldquoMy mission is to identify and report the crossing of President Vucic into Kosovo and provide rapid and accurate reporting to the forward command postrdquo Severson said

Pfc Heriberto Rodriguez with 3rd Sqdn 61st Cav Reg 2nd IBCT manned the observation post for the first time for a presidential visit although he had manned 14 since arriving in Kosovo in March

ldquoI like this mission because it involves a (high-level) official and my job involves observing and reportingrdquo Rodriguez said

Rodriguez felt like this mission was something that Soldiers do not typically have the opportunity to accomplish

Once Vucic entered Kosovo Patino moved to the EULEX base joining his platoon as they prepared to execute their reconnaissance mission The platoon was staged at the EULEX compound to provide security on transportation routes in the area to maintain freedom of movement for the people of Kosovo

At Camp Novo Selo which is farther south Soldiers with Detachment 2 Company C 1st Battalion 169th Aviation Regiment Virginia Army National Guard were deployed from Camp Bondsteel to

provide medical evacuation (MedEvac) support if needed

ldquoThis mission provided the opportunity to operate independently as a forward-deployed MedEvac aircrew demonstrating our Soldiersrsquo ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environ-mentrdquo said 1st Lt Cameron Shaffer a pilot for the MedEvac aircraft KFOR

ldquoI enjoy real-world missions such as theserdquo said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Matt Lam pilot-in-command 1st Bn 169th Avn Reg ldquoThey allow the aircrew and support personnel to demonstrate the hard work training and dedication it takes to provide MedEvac mission supportrdquo

The primary reason for the presidentrsquos visit was to talk to Kosovar-Serbs and to visit key locations He was able to visit the Gazivoda Dam town of Lesak Lesal Agricultural School Leposavic Sports Hall and the town of Zvecan On the last day of his visit he was able to see the Sunny Valley development and Mitrovica Kosovo before returning to Serbia that afternoon

1st Sgt Anthony Bordano Troop B 3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry

Regiment 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry

Division observes the administrative boundary line

crossing point between Kosovo and Serbia Sept 8 during Serbian

President Aleksandar Vucicrsquos visit

1st Sgt Anthony

Bordano left and Capt Paul Patino second

from right both with Troop B

3rd Squadron 61st Cavalry

Regiment 2nd Infantry

Brigade Combat Team

4th Infantry Division talk

to Serbian President

Aleksandar Vucicrsquos escort

and an interpreter

Sept 8 in Northern

Kosovo

KFOR supports

Serbian presidentrsquos

ldquo This mission provided the opportunity to operate independently as a forward- deployed MedEvac aircrew demonstrating our Soldiersrsquo ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environmentrdquo

mdash 1st Lt Cameron Shaffer

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FRG volunteers

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Last week Family Readiness Group volunteers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division gather at the 2nd IBCT headquarters building to train encourage and build up the Family program in the brigade Training for the volunteers covered topics such as personality identification how to build a positive program welcoming newcomers and fundraising for events VIPs and

senior spouses from the division formed a special panel for a ldquoquestion and answerrdquo discussion which aimed to help young spouses overcome obstacles they experience The conference ended with certificates of appreciation award-ed to each battalion Family readiness adviser to acknowledge their outstanding support and dedication

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Break out bayonets

Engineers reopen dormant rangeStory and photos by Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Donned in full combat kit Soldiers sprinted off a starting line and leapt over a double hurdle before diving into a low-crawl station at Range 30 Sept 13 Shouting at the top of their lungs they stabbed tires and slashed dummy targets before carefully crossing a narrow foot bridge en route to their next challenge station

Thankfully range control staff had the field grass mowed a few days prior otherwise Soldiers with Company A 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division would have sprinted through knee-high weeds as they took their first swings at rusty squealing targets

ldquoAs far as we know this is the first time Soldiers have challenged the Bayonet Assault Course (BAC) at Fort Carson in many yearsrdquo said Capt Will Kirschenman commander Company A 52nd BEB 2nd IBCT ldquoI know I havenrsquot been on a bayonet assault course since basic training and for most of our Soldiers this is the first time theyrsquove even seen onerdquo

Inspired by their battalion com-mander Kirschenman and his companyrsquos senior leaders decided to give the Soldiers

an opportunity to try something new These are combat engineers after all so theyrsquore mostly focused on a Sapper company mission ndash mobility counter mobility and survivability tasks

ldquoBasically we had these bayonets collecting dust in our arms roomrdquo Kirschenman said ldquoOur battalion commander is fond of the saying lsquobayonets and

belliesrsquo and as a response to that we thought it would be a great idea to get some close-quarters combat training in Sgt 1st Class Herman Thola (52nd BEB) worked with Fort Carson Range Control staff to reopen the dormant (BAC) range and from there all that was left was training for itrdquo

1st Lt Wakana Pasterczyk range OIC Company A 52nd BEB 2nd IBCT said officers and senior NCOs first certified on bayonet tactics before passing on the specific tactics and movements to their platoons A week of training culminated with a short session at the range before more than 80 combat engineers lined up at the coursersquos starting wall

With the 2-mile course laid out in a U-shape the engineers challenged 10 separate obstacles including hanging-tire targets barbed-wire-framed low-crawling cages balance beams mud pits and hurdles

Most attacked the course with reckless abandon Meanwhile platoon sergeants shouted ldquomove fasterrdquo and ldquocrawl lowerrdquo

ldquoWersquove been fired up to do this for a while nowrdquo said Pfc Logan Spc Bryce Jamindang combat engineer Company A 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion

2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th infantry Division thrusts his bayonet through a target at the Fort Carson Bayonet Assault Course during a company training event Sept 13 See Bayonets on Page 15

Soldiers with Company A 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division practice parrying techniques prior to challenging the newly reopened Fort Carson Bayonet Assault Course Sept 13

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Green Berets receive awards for valorStory and photo by Sgt Justin Smith10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office

Soldiers Families and friends of Company B 5th Battalion 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) with the Colorado Army National Guard gathered at McMahon Auditorium Sunday for a valor awards ceremony

This was the third awards ceremony recognizing Green Berets from 19th SFG(A) for valorous actions during their deployment to Afghanistan in 2017

Distinguished guests included Army Lt Col Joseph A Bauldry commander 5th Bn 19th SFG(A) Army Brig Gen Harrison B Gilliam the deputy commanding general US Army John F Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School and Air Force Maj Gen Michael A Loh the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard

ldquoAt this time in history these warriors epitomized what it means to be a Green Beretrdquo said Loh ldquoThe United States of America fields the finest fighting force in the world and Bravo Company demonstrated that on the field of battlerdquo

During the ceremony Gilliam praised the company saying the world ldquocould be an ugly placerdquo if not for these Soldiers who are willing to stand in the breach and

defend what is right and good ldquoI donrsquot think therersquos any better job in

the Army than to be able to command and lead some of the finest individuals that we have here in this countryrdquo Bauldry said ldquoAll of the Soldiers gallantly answered the call of duty They admirably represented Colorado the Colorado Army National Guard and the 19th Special Forces Grouprdquo

Following the remarks Loh awarded one Silver Star five Bronze Stars for valor and five Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM) for valor along with several Purple Hearts Overall the Green Berets of Company B earned five Silver Stars 25 Bronze Stars with ldquoVrdquo device 27 ARCOMrsquos with ldquoVrdquo device and 23 Purple Hearts

ldquoHometown heroes like these keep America saferdquo Loh said

The company mobilized from Fort Bliss Texas in spring of 2017 to Afghanistan where they partnered with local military agencies to train advise and assist with missions targeting the Taliban and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria The Green Berets endured heavy combat and sustained multiple combat injuries as well as the death of one of their own Army Staff Sgt Aaron Butler who succumbed to injuries sustained from an improvised explosive device on Aug 16 2017 He has been recommended for the Silver Star

A Green Beret with Company B 5th Battalion 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) receives a Bronze Star with ldquoVrdquo device during a valor awards ceremony at McMahon Auditorium on Fort Carson Sunday Multiple Company B Soldiers earned awards for valorous actions during their deployment to Afghanistan in the spring of 2017

Mountaineer staff

Sixteen Soldiers will be honored for their service to the nation during a retirement ceremony Wednesday at 10 am at the William ldquoBillrdquo Reed Special Events Center

They are Lt Col Michael P McCleish 4th Sustainment Brigade 4th Infantry Division

Lt Col Donald J Chapman Evans Army Community Hospital

Lt Col John C Lemay Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion 4th Inf Div

Maj Johnny B Ward 4th SB 4th Inf Div Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jeffrey J Fitzgerald 4th Combat Aviation Brigade 4th Inf Div

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Travis M Sirek 3rd

Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th Inf Div Command Sgt Maj David A Nal 82nd Field Artillery Fort Hood Texas

Sgt Maj Freddie J Barbary HHBN 4th Inf Div

Sgt Maj Robert D Gooden Jr HHBN 4th Inf Div

Master Sgt Natasha L Williams 4th SB 4th Inf Div

Sgt 1st Class Randy S Vogts 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th Inf Div

Sgt 1st Class Maria T Buggey HHBN 4th Inf Div

Sgt 1st Class Jason E Robinson HHBN 4th Inf Div

Sgt 1st Class Alan J Wallace HHBN 4th Inf Div Staff Sgt Michael A Spears HHBN 4th Inf Div Staff Sgt Leonard W Doan II 1st Recruiting Brigade Watervliet New York

Soldiers to hang up uniforms

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Hike to remember fallen comrades

Photo by Sgt Brandon Franklin

Soldiers with 10th

Special Forces Group

(Airborne) pause for

a quick rest on

the way to Barr Camp

Sept 7 The

Soldiers commit

to the 129-mile ascent ev-ery year to

the summit of Pikes Peak in

honor and remem-

brance of their fallen

team members

Hours of operationJoint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) mdash

JPPSOrsquos hours are 8 am to 3 pm Monday-Friday A face-to-face personal property counseling briefing is mandatory for JPPSO At this time the self-counseling option to process applications through the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) is not authorized JPPSO is located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave building 1525 cubicle B Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment

Fort Carson Retirement Services mdash operates Monday-Friday from 7 am to noon and 1-330 pm in building 1525 room 308 The phone number is 526-2840

Military Claims Office mdash is located at 1633 Mekong St building 6222 and is open Monday-Friday from 9 am to noon and 1-4 pm The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims but can provide general claims assistance Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transportation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at httpwwwmovemil within 75 days of delivery Claims must be sub mitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value All PCA claims including household goods personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss are now being adjudicated by the Center for Per sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox Kentucky which can be reached at 502-626-3000 To file a claim visit httpwwwJAGCNetarmymilpclaims The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355

Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) mdash has combined several services at one location and is open Monday-Friday 730 am to 4 pm it is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays Call 526-10026465 to schedule a predeployment brief or a profess ional development brief Visit httpfacebookcomFortCarson SFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings

bull SFL-TAP Center building 6237 room 100 1626 Elwell St near Carson Middle School 526-1002 mdash services include a computer lab to complete the preseparation video at httpwwwsfl-taparmymil initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-930 am and 2-330 pm Wednesday-Thursday from 8-930 am 10-1130 am and 2-330 pm and Friday from 8-930 am Individual Transition PlanCAPSTONE

review Thursday from 1-2 pm and clearing (only location to clear) Monday-Friday from 9 am to 3 pm

bull Transition services in building 6237 mdash include a mandatory weekly five-day program covering transition overview Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk finan cial planning US Depart ment of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits career counseling transition resources job fairs resource fairs and employer days

bull Transition services in building 1118 room 133 mdash Biweekly elective classes available following the five-day TAP program include social networking Bring Your ldquoArdquo Game employer day advanced reacutesumeacute federal reacutesumeacute interview techniques and dress for success Two-day tracks consist of entrepre neurship and technical

bull Soldier Family Assistance Center building 7492 524-73097310 mdash services are for Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers

Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Servicesbull Central issue facility building 1525 mdash Monday-

Friday 730 am to noon and 1230-4 pm Last customer is served at 330 pm

bull Reparable exchangedirected exchange or turn-in mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1230-4 pm

on a walk-in basis For faster turn-in service call 526-3321 for an appointment

bull Ammunition supply point building 9370 mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1-4 pm

Last issueturn-in to ASP is at 230 pm exceptions coordinated on a case-by-case basis

bull Subsistence Support Management Office building 350 mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1230- 4 pm call 526-40865195

bull Post Supply Support Activity building 330 mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1230-4 pm Last customer served at 330 pm call 526-9094

bull Installation Property Book Office building 330 mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1230-4 pm call 526-5984

bull Post Laundry building 1525 mdash Monday-Friday 730 am to noon and 1230-4 pm Last customer served at 330 pm call 526-8804

bull Bulk fuel point mdash Monday-Friday 8 am to midnightbull Hazardous Material Control Center building

400406 mdash Monday-Friday730 am to 4 pm Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979

See Briefs on Page 16

MilitaryBriefs

Of note The Logistics Readiness Centerrsquos (LRC) Laundry

Facility mdash Effective immediately the facility located at building 1525 will no longer launder all of the Soldierrsquos Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army Support Command (ASC) ANNEX A which provides a list of non-OCIE and OCIE authorized to be laundered by the LRC laundry facility ANNEX A is posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF) and laundry facility in building 1525 Soldiers are responsible to clean their OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF The CIF will not accept OCIE turnin that is not clean or free of dirt and debris regardless of the serviceability criteria Point of contact for further information is Larry Parks at 524-1888 or email larryaparks4civmailmil

AMEDD commissioning briefs mdash Inter-Service Physician Assistant The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Enlisted Commissioning Program (AECP) and other medical commissioning program qualifications and application procedures will be briefed by the program managers from Fort Knox Kentucky

The briefs will be at Evans Army Community Hospital Tuesday-Wednesday at 8 and 1130 am and 330 pm in Cochrane Hall room 2513 For more information on requirements and application procedures visit httpwwwusarecarmymilarmypa or httpwwwusarecarmymilmrbaecp

Casualty NotificationAssistance Officer training mdash The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson commanding general has directed all Soldiers sergeant first class through command sergeant major chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers captain and above to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training The training is held in the USO building 1218 room 203 on a first-come first-served basis The class times are 8 am to 5 pm Oct 16-18 Nov 6-7 and Dec 11-12 The 2019 training are Jan 15-17 Feb 12-14 March 12-14 April 9-11 May 14-16 June 11-13 July 9-11 Aug 13-14 Sept 10-12 Oct 15-17 Nov 12-14 Dec 10-12 Contact Zita Ephron Casualty Assistance Center operations and trainer for additional training opportunities Call 719-526-2510 or email usarmycarsonimcom-centrallistdhr-mpd-casualtymailmil or zitayephroncivmailmil

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operationDFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter(WildernessRoad) LaRochelle10thSFG(A) Friday Breakfast 7-9 am

Lunch 1130 am to 1 pmDinner Closed

Breakfast 7-9 amLunch 1130 am to 1 pmDinner 530-630 pm

Breakfast 7-9 amLunch 1130 am to 1 pmDinner Closed

Saturday- Sunday

Closed Brunch 930 am to 1 pmDinner 5-630 pm

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Monday- Thursday

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her down the mountain As he moved down the mountain a group of hikers offered to help Gideon taught them how to do a firemanrsquos carry and the team continued down the mountain with the injured hiker Upon reaching the medical professionals Gideon handed off the patient Living up to the Army Value of Selfless Service Gideon requested he not be named in any news story Gideon truly embodies the disciplined inspired fit and trained ethos and he is a READY Ivy Soldier Steadfast and Loyal

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Pvt Joseph Gilmore Company A 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th infantry Division exits a low-crawl mud station and prepares for the next challenge station during a company training event at the Fort Carson Bayonet Assault Course Sept 13

Spann combat engineer Company A 52nd BEB 2nd IBCT ldquoIt was fun to get some aggression outrdquo

At first the engineers sprinted through the challenge stations Most had slowed by the midway point however and many stumbled across the finish line out of breath

ldquoExhilarating but exhausting is how I would describe itrdquo said Spc Cassanda Capello Company A 52nd BEB 2nd IBCT

The company ran through the course three times once in just uniforms once with a weapon and a final time with full kit weapon and bayonet attached

ldquoIt was hard to get through that wire-framed low crawl obstacle toordquo said Pfc Logan

Spann Company A 52nd BEB 2nd IBCT ldquoIt seemed like everything got caught on the ground hellip or the frame You had one arm out pulling yourself and therersquos no room to move your legs so yoursquore kind of pushing with your feet But you had to keep your weapon muzzle out of the mud and keep dirt out of your eyes and you always had to be conscious of where that bayonet wasrdquo

Company leaders capped the event with a platoon competition when each platoon selected a few Soldiers to represent them then those Soldiers attacked the course again in full kit

ldquoEven though wersquore combat engineers at the end of the day wersquore Soldiersrdquo Spann said ldquoThis training helps our lethality We work closely with infantry units and itrsquos helpful to know infantry tactics Irsquom not alone when I say I hope we get to do this againrdquo

BayonetsFrom Page 8

Spc Bryce Jamindang combat engineer Company A 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team 4th infantry Division moves between obstacles during a company training event at the Fort Carson Bayonet Assault Course Sept 13

Directorate of Public Works work orders mdash Directorate of Public Works Business Operations and Integration Division Work Management Branch located in building 1219 is responsible for processing work orders (Facilities Engineering Work Requests DA Form 4283) The Work Management Branch is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-1130 am Monday-Friday Afternoon customer support is by appointment only and can be scheduled by calling 526-6112

Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours mdash The Cor respondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Friday 730 am to 430 pm except for the second Thursday of the month from 730 am to 1230 pm closed federal holidays Call 526-0890 for details

Fort Carson Trial Defense Service mdash is able to help Soldiers 247 and is located in building 2354 During duty hours Soldiers should call 526-4563 The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051

Briefings Retirement and ETS briefings mdash are available at

httpwwwcarsonarmymildhrDHRMPDPPBBriefingsTransitionhtml Call 526-224084582840 for details

Reassignment briefings mdash visit httpwwwcarsonarmymildhrDHRMPDPPBBriefingsLevyhtml

Disposition Services Colorado Springs mdash located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd building 324 conducts orienta tions by appointment The orien tations discuss Disposition Servicesrsquo processes to include turning in excess property reutilizing government property web-based tools available special handling of property and environ-mental needs To schedule an orientation training call 352-4186 for receivingturn-in questions call 526-9689 for environ mental questions 526-0289 and reutilizationtransfer donation RTD call 466-7002

Army ROTC Green-to-Gold mdash briefings are held the first and third

Tuesday of each month at noon at the education center building 1117 room 120 Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information

Ongoing The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance

Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team mdash is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation maintenance and supply posture by providing tech-nically proficient personnel as trainers mentors and evaluators The COMET Team also offers refresher training in areas such as Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A)Property Accountability Commanderrsquos Pre-Change of Command class Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP staff and unit level) Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Preparation Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations Chemical biological radioactive and nuclear arms room operations maintenance operations driverrsquos training program Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) training Army Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program and motor pool shop operations that can be scheduled for individual or group training For more information or to schedule training visit the COMET team in building 1435 room 193 or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or thomashowarth3ctrmailmil

Directorate of Public Works services mdash Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to recycling support Following are phone numbers and points

of contact for servicesbull Facility repairservice orders mdash Call

the DPW operations and maintenance contractor TampH Services at 526-5345 to place a service order Use this num-ber for emer gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage damaged traffic signs or other facility damage

bull Elevator maintenance mdash Call the TampH Services desk at 526-5345

bull Refusetrash and recycling mdash Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email ericebailey4civmailmil when needing trash or recycle containers trash is overflowing or emergency service is required

bull Facility custodial services mdash Call

Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryansdorceycivmailmil for service needs or to report complaints

bull Motor pool sludge removaldisposal mdash Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email jackmhaflettcivmailmil

bull Troop construction mdash Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email anthonydhaagcivmailmil

bull Base operations contracting officer representative mdash Call Jerald Just at 524-0191 or email jeralddjustciv mailmil for questions on snow removal grounds main tenance and contractor response to service orders

bull Portable latrines mdash For latrine request at Fort Carson visit the DPW websitersquos alphabetical listing of programs and services at httpwwwcarson armymilDPWServiceshtml The portable latrine infor mation is located under latrines For more information email Amy Henry at usarmycarsonimcom-centrallistDPW-Latrinesmailmil or call 524-0786

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club mdash meets the second Tuesday of each month from 1130 am to 1230 pm at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history To be a member a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality demonstrating both leadership and performance Armywide SAMC membership reflects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs Email paosamampcorg for more information

Request Fort Carson pest control services mdash for military and civilian facilities by calling 526-5141 Leave a message that includes requestorrsquos name building number room number and phone number a brief explanation of the problem and where the pest problem is located (be specific) The pest management contractor Mug-A-Bug Pest Control will respond within five working days Monday-Friday between 7 am and 330 pm The person who places the service call may or may not see the pest management contractor responding to the call If however the worker cannot find the pest problem he will attempt to make contact with the requestor The pest manage ment office is not manned at all times as the contractors are responding to pest control calls therefore requesters must leave a message Voicemail messages are checked three times a day Monday through Friday To report pest emergencies Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control contracting officer represen tative at 719-491-8603

From Page 13

Briefs

BOSS meetings are held the first Wednesday of

each month at 2 pm in The Hub conference room Call 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106

of The HubText ldquofollow CarsonBOSSrdquo

to 40404 to receive updates and event information

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers

Ivy JusticeArticle 15 and reprimandsmdash A captain received a permanently

filed general officer reprimand after engaging in a prohibited relationship with a junior enlisted subordinate

mdash A sergeant first class received a permanently filed general officer reprimand for wrongfully operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol

Courts-martialmdash A private was convicted at a general

court-martial of three specifications of sexual assault one specification of wrongful use of marijuana and one specification of making a false official

statement in violation of Articles 120 112a and 107 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) Punishment included confinement for seven years and a dishonorable discharge

mdash A private was convicted at a special court-martial of two specifications of assault consummated by a battery and one specification of wrongful use of marijuana in violation of Articles 128 and 112a of the UCMJ Punishment included confinement for 30 days and a bad-conduct discharge

mdash A private was convicted at a summary court-martial of one specification of absenting himself without authority (AWOL) in violation of Article 86 of the UCMJ Punishment included reduction

to private (E-1) and hard labor for 45 days The Soldier was subsequently separated from the service with an other than honorable discharge

Misconduct separationsmdash An officer elimination board determined

that a first lieutenant should be separated from the service with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service when the first lieutenant failed to obey orders attempted to fraternize with an NCO and missed several formations

mdash A sergeant was separated from the Army for consuming alcohol with subordinates while on duty engaging in conduct that was prejudicial to good

order and discipline and for assaulting one of the subordinates The sergeant was separated with an other than honorable discharge

mdash A sergeant was separated from the Army after he failed to report to multiple places of duty on approximately 10 occasions during the final year of the sergeantrsquos active-duty service obligation The sergeant was separated with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service

Total Fort Carson actions Article 15s 92

Administrative separations 94 Reprimands 15 Courts-martial 3

CommunityCID warns of disaster fraud scams

Editorrsquos note Some information contained is courtesy of the FBI the National Center for Disaster Fraud and the National White Collar Crime Center

Criminal Investigation Command Public Affairs Office

QUANTICO Va mdash The US Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) is alerting the Army community to be on the lookout for ldquodisaster fraudrdquo charitable schemes and repair scams

ldquoDisaster fraud occurs after man-made or natu-ral catastrophes such as the recent damage storm surge and flooding caused by Hurricane Florence Often dishonest individuals or contractors will use this opportunity to inflate damage estimates or swindle homeowners in home repair debris removal and other cleanup scamsrdquo said Chris Grey CID spokesman ldquoThese scammers will also exploit the disaster by seeking out those wishing to support and assist affected victims by soliciting fictitious charitable donations sending fraudulent emails or creating phony websites to solicit contributions or personal information resulting in identity theftrdquo

Some of the organizations are fraudulent or misleading because they do not have the infrastructure to support the affected disaster area Do not respond to unsolicited email (spam) links or attachments from these fake groups In addition to stealing your identity these links may also contain computer viruses andor hijack your computer files for ransom

The scammers will also focus on getting the victims emotionally invested to help affected people Special agents recommend doing research before donating Ask detailed questions about the charity or organization which includes basic information such as their name address telephone number and if the charity is registered Also request

proof that a contribution is tax deductible or if the organization is tax exempt Be cautious of out-of-state organizations especially if their address is a post office box

Officials urge donators to ensure monies are given to trustworthy organizations Make contributions directly to known and verified organizations rather than relying on a third party

Experts advise that copycat websites are very active during natural disasters Copycat websites will have links that appear authentic and look similar to known web addresses Itrsquos the same for some social media platforms An increased use of social media platforms using copycat websites and accounts of trusted organizations will be used to display devastating and emotional images combined with a link to donate

When making the decision to donate go directly to the organizationrsquos website Do not donate using a link that has been sent via email or social media Be sure to check the organizationrsquos verification Most sites use a check mark behind the name to let you know that you are viewing a verified account

Additionally some crowdfunding and fundraising sites may not be used to help disaster victims Be aware of solicitations from these sites posing as legitimate and fake organizations It is important to verify all organizations before donating

In addition to charitable donations and email scams victims should also beware of contractor and home repair fraud

ldquoPlease keep in mind that legitimate and li-censed repair contractors are quickly bookedrdquo said Special Agent William Stakes Jr CIDrsquos economic crime program manager ldquoDo not overlook normal precautions and do not hire an untrustworthy or questionable freelancing handyman because you are eager to start the repairs quickly Do your

research when hiring repair contractorsrdquo Red flags and important points to consider when

hiring a contractorenspenspEnsure legitimacy and seek licensed

companies Obtain three itemized bids before choosing a contractor

enspenspContractor asks for cash up front this is an advanced fee scheme

enspenspGet a written estimate and donrsquot sign a blank contract Get a second set of eyes to look over the contract It is always best to get a second opinion

enspenspDonrsquot sign over the insurance settlement check and donrsquot pay with cash Pay with a credit card or check and never the full amount up front

enspenspHave the work inspected hold the final payment until repairs are completed to satisfaction

enspenspDonrsquot be pressured or fall for someone claiming to offer a ldquoone-day-onlyrdquo special or discount for hiring them on the spot Often after disasters disreputable contractors will solicit door to door offering to repair or clean-up damage

enspenspBeware of swindlers peddling ldquomold-freerdquo certificates ndash there are no laws requiring homeowners to produce this credential

enspenspAnother good proactive measure is to take pictures with the contractor business cards contractor or vehicle licenses fraudsters are unlikely to cooperate

Victims of these scams can file complaints with the Federal Trade Commission For more information on CID or to report a felony-level crime or provide information concerning a crime contact your local CID office or the military police or visit httpwwwcidarmymil

Stock image

Disaster relief Donation frauD Resources

National Center for Disaster Fraud 866-720-5721 or email disasterleogov

Department of Homeland SecurityFEMA Fraud Hotline 800-323-8603 or visit httpswww oigdhsgov Federal Trade Commission Visit httpswwwftccomplaintassistantgovcrntamppanel1-1

httpswwwconsumerftcgovarticles0074- giving-charity

Directory of national charities httpgiveorgcharity-reviewsnational

Feature18 MOUNTAINEER mdash Sept 21 2018 19Sept 21 2018 mdash MOUNTAINEER

By Maj Jason Koontz3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office 4th Infantry Division

More than 3500 Soldiers with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat team 4th Infantry Division recently completed exercise Iron Strike 18 at the Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) located approximately 32 miles outside of Trinidad in southern Colorado

The exercise was the brigadersquos final home-station training event in preparation for its rotation to the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin California later this fall The exercise enabled the brigade to test and validate its tactical standard operating procedures at all levels train on warfighting mission essential tasks and meet standard training requirements

Col Michael J Simmering commander 3rd ABCT informed members of the Trinidad City Council of the purpose of armored brigade combat teams during a meeting to provide the members with an overview of the exercise

ldquoWe are really designed as an armored brigade combat team for one thing wersquore designed to take on the worst adversaries that the US could possibly encounterrdquo Simmering said ldquoNear peer threats as we call them adversaries with capabilities similar to the USrdquo

The training conducted at PCMS was designed to enhance the readiness of the brigade in preparation for NTC as well as its primary mission of being worldwide deployable

The brigade maintains its readiness through tough realistic training that strengthens its Soldiers and prepares them to fight in any environment In order to do this the brigade needs a training area large and diverse enough to train the numerous Soldiers PCMS provides an area that is suitable for realistic scenarios that will ultimately increase Soldier lethality and survivability The site allowed the brigade to train in various combat scenarios that permitted a ldquofree-playrdquo aspect where the brigade was able to train on combat fighting and reacting against opposing forces The free-play adds a complexity to the training testing the leaderrsquos ability to command and control his units while fighting a real strategically thinking enemy

This type of training is essential to developing leaders and staff to be predictive and adaptive when planning and also ensures the leaders will be decisive when executing the mission

ldquoBecause of Pintildeon Canyon our squadron is better than it was when we showed uprdquo said Lt Col Ryan T Kranc commander 4th Squadron 10th Cavalry Regiment 3rd ABCT when discussing his experience at a meeting between brigade leaders and the Trinidad City Council members

The greatest benefit was the entire brigade being able to ldquostretch its legsrdquo and train as a single unit wherein Kranc was able to maneuver his squadron in concert with the other battalions at the same time

The brigade continuously trains to ensure it is prepared to answer the call to deploy whenever and wherever it is needed

Left A team of D9 bulldozer operators with the 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division prepare defensive battle positions Aug 27 during exercise Iron Strike 18 for the decisive-action training rotation at Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site Defensive battle positions make it more difficult for the enemy to find and attack friendly forces

Infantry Soldiers with 1st Battalion 8th Infantry Regiment 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division train with simulation rounds in urban operation environments Aug 27 during exercise Iron Strike 18 for the decisive-action training rotation at Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site

Right A Soldier with 1st Battalion 8th Infantry

Regiment 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th

Infantry Division approaches an objective at an urban operations training area

Sept 8 during exercise Iron Strike 18 for the

decisive-action training rotation at Pintildeon Canyon

Maneuver Site

Soldiers with the 588th Brigade Engineer Battalion 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division rehearse marking obstacles from their vehicles Aug 28 during exercise Iron Strike 18 for the decisive-action training rotation at Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site By properly marking obstacles assault units were able to move through and advance to destroy the enemy during training

LeeAbove Infantry Soldiers with

1st Battalion 8th Infantry Regiment 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team 4th Infantry Division train with simulation rounds in urban operation environments Aug 27 during exercise Iron Strike 18 for the decisive-action training rotation at Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site Simulation rounds provide Soldiers with the unique opportunity to have a more realistic feel of firing their weapon while mitigating the risk of someone getting injured

Pintildeon Canyon Maneuver Site

trains for

NTC3ABCT

Claims to the estateStaff Sgt Brandon Selinsky mdash With deepest

regret to the Family of the deceased Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt Richard Buck at 563-468-7807

Sgt Harold A Wilkens mdash With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt John R Simpson at 303-888-8641

Staff Sgt Diobanjo San Agustin mdash With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt Isaac Setliff at 828-448-4192

Staff Sgt Kelly Brigham mdash With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Capt Scott Robison at 238-6614

General announcementsHealth benefits information fair mdash The annual

Federal Civilian Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) information fair for the 2019 FEHB benefits year will be held Nov 5 from 130- 230 pm in building 1118 room 142 Please use the parking lot behind building 1118 on Long Street bull Representatives from major health plans will be

available to assist appropriated fund civilian employees with benefits information and this is an opportunity to ensure you have all the information to make your benefit choices The health benefits open season will run from Nov 12 to Dec 10 and benefit choices will be effective the first pay period in January You are encour-aged to review health benefits information on the Army Benefits Center-Civilian website at wwwabcarmymil and wwwopmgov Plan rates will be available at wwwopmgov before the beginning of open season which begins Nov 12

bull The TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) ends on Dec 31 2018 Eligible beneficiaries may enroll in TRDP up till Oct 31 2018 with coverage scheduled to end Dec 31 2018 Beginning in 2019 dental and vision plans will be available through the Office of Personnel Managementrsquos Federal Employees Dental and

Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP)bull Vision Eligible TRICARE beneficiaries will

have four vision plan optionsbull Dental FEDVIP Dental will replace the

current TRICARE Retiree Dental

Of noteEducation Center moved to building 1012 mdash

- Park in the lot on the corner of Specker Avenue and Long Street

- Full services are available for active-duty Soldiers limited services are available for Family members DA civilians and veterans

HoursReception administration check-in (room 138)

bull Monday-Friday from 730 am to 430 pm Army education counselorsbull Monday Tuesday Thursday 9 am to

330 pm Friday 1-330 pm (walk-in only no appointments)

bull Friday 9 am to noon by appointment only Call 526-2124 to schedule as there is limited availability

Computer lab (room 103) bull Monday-Friday 8 am to 7 pm

Army personnel testingFor inquiries to schedule an exam or to pick up

results visit the reception and administrative office in room 138

BSEPGT prep (building 1011 room 111)bull Monday-Thursday 9 am to noon and

1-4 pm (closed Friday) Weekly briefing schedule (must sign in at room

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

pick one session)bull Monday or Friday 830-930 am or

2-3 pm Tuesday 2-3 pmbull College 101 Tuesday or Thursday 830-930 ambull GI Bill Thursday 10-11 am

Visit the on-post full-service college offices (Colorado State University-Pueblo Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Community College and the TRiO office (FAFSA and financial aid assistance)) building 1012 second floor

Operation Homefront nominations mdash is accepting nominations for the 2019 Military Child of the Year Awards as well as applica-tions for the 2019 Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation Nominations are open through Dec 5 and all awards will be presented at a recognition gala April 18 in the nationrsquos capitol The annual awards will recognize seven outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 who are legal dependents of a service member or military retiree Six Military Child of the Year recipients will represent a branch of the armedforces demonstrating resiliency leader-ship and achievement during their parentsrsquo military service The Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation goes to a military child who has designed a bold and creative solution to address a local regional or global challenge To nominate a child for the award visit httpwwwmilitarychildoftheyearorg and click the ldquoNominationsrdquo tab Nomination fields include when and how long a parent has deployed number of family moves Gold Star Family or Exceptional Family Member Program status whether a parent is a wounded service member nomineersquos volunteerism and five short answers as to why the nominee is deserving

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Mountainside science technology engineering and mathematics and the gifted and talented coordinator Kelly Hughes shows students the results of dropping various items from the roof of a building to show them how they fall and hit the ground Hughes showed student Hayden Terry the remains of a watermelon

Commentary by Lt Col Robert P LewisDeputy garrison chaplain

Sports Commentator Lou Holtz a coaching legend from Notre Dame who also coached at Ohio State talks about how bad things sometimes happen for a good reason He tells of one of his many experiences in the early 1980s of going to Milwaukee to be the main speaker for an event He checked into a hotel and rushed to his room to grab a quick shower before giving a speech He put his key in the door and it broke off After 0 minutes of security and staff trying

to get in the room nobody could open the door

In frustration Lou kicked the door From the next floor

up he heard a voiceldquoLou Holtz if you do that again Irsquom calling the policerdquo

said Bob Hope leaning over the railing laughing

ldquoWhat are you doingrdquo Hope said ldquoBob the keyrsquos broken off

in the door and Irsquom supposed to speak in an hour and I canrsquot get in to take a showerrdquo Holtz said

ldquoCome on uprdquo Hope said ldquoYou can use my showerrdquo Holtz went up to Hopersquos suite took a shower and

prepared for his speech ldquoListen therersquos no need to get another roomrdquo Hope

said ldquoIrsquove got two bedrooms and this huge living area Itrsquos just me here mdash stay with me After your speech wersquoll have dinner before my showrdquo

ldquoBob can you do me one favorrdquo Holtz asked as if letting him stay in his suite wasnrsquot enough of a favor

ldquoSurerdquo Hope said ldquoToday is my anniversaryrdquo Holtz said ldquoWould you call

Beth and wish her a happy anniversaryrdquo Holtz dialed his home phone and gave the phone to Hope ldquoBeth this is Bob Hope calling and I just wanted to

wish you a happy anniversaryrdquo Hope saidHe went on to tell her how special anniversaries were

and how he and his wife cherished theirs ldquoLet me speak to Lourdquo Hope said ldquoWhat do you mean

hersquos not there on your anniversaryrdquo ldquoTime and again I have seen terrible things happen to

people who have done nothing to deserve their faterdquo said Holtz ldquoDays or even months later those same people have told me how their tragedy became a blessing in disguiserdquo

The next time something bad happens look for the opportunity of good to come from it

ldquoI know what you have done See I have opened a door in front of you that no one can shutrdquo (Revelations 38a)

ldquoWhen life gives you lemons make lemonaderdquo Unknown

Positive opportunities from negative events

Facebook mdash Search ldquoFort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)rdquo for events and schedules

Chapel NeXt mdash meets at 10 am Sunday at Fort Carson Middle School Enter off of Harr avenue and drive behind the school look for signs Contemporary worship childrenrsquos ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at httpswwwfacebookcomchapelnextfortcarson for details

Religious Education class mdash Classes are held from 1030-1150 am throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confirmed in the Catholic church These classes are held on a weeknight Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or patriciaatreacy2civmailmil for details

Catholic Women of the Chapel mdash meets Wednesday from 930-1130 am at Soldiersrsquo Memorial Chapel call Heather Kershner at 352-231-1088 or email heatherK08gmailcom

Protestant Women of the Chapel mdash meets Tuesday from 930 am to noon at the Soldier Memorial Chapel building 1500 Chaplain sponsor is Sasha Moen who can be reached at 845-392-8425 or email sashamoengordonedu

Native American prayerspiritual services mdash The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purification spiritual and emotional support and more to military members The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style mdash they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies There is no charge to attend the Inipi Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech Sgt Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or anthonyrennergmailcom for more information and protocols Chaplain sponsor is Capt Charlene Cheney 53rd Signal Battalion who can be reached at charlenencheneymilmailmil

Knights of Columbus mdash a Catholic group for men 18 and older meets at 1030 am the second Sunday of the month at Soldiersrsquo Memorial Chapel call 526-5769

ChapelBriefs

Firm Foundations Bible Study

Firm Foundations Bible Study will host a lunch at the Family Life Center at the corner of Prussman Boulevard and Barkeley Avenue (across from the Prussman Chapel) The event is every second and fourth Friday of the month from 1145 am to 1245 pm and is open to all military and civilians at Fort Carson The event provides a forum for engaging relevant discussion and learning opportunities for biblical truth and doctrine For more information contact Will Edwards at 808-381-1351 or email willedwards26yrsgmailcom

Chapel scheduleCatholicSoldiersrsquo Memorial Chapel6333 Martinez Street building 1500

bull Saturday 315-345 pm reconciliation 526-8583

bull Saturday 4 pm Mass 526-8583

bull Sunday 815-845 am reconciliation 526-8583

ProtestantHealer Chapel (general protestant)Evans Army Community Hospitalbull Sunday 9 am worship 526-7386

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

bull Sunday 930 am Sunday school 526-5744

bull Sunday 11 am gospel 526-9640

Provider Chapel (general protestant)Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street building 1350bull Sunday 11 am worship 524-4316

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

bull Sunday 10 am 526-8889bull Tuesday 930 am PWOC

524-2458

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

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

Islamic

Capt Somya Malasri leads worshippers to strengthen both mind and body through chanting meditation dharma discussion and observing the five precepts Friday at 1130 am at Veterans Chapel All are welcome to observe and participate Contact Malasri at 526-2428 562-395-2688 or somyamalasrimilmailmil for details

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

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

Buddhist

bull Sunday 9 am Mass 526-8583bull Sunday 1030 am religious

education 524-2458bull Sunday 11 am Mass 526-8583bull Monday Wednesday Thursday

Friday 1145 am Mass 526-8583

bull Wednesday 930-1130 am CWOC 526-5769

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

bull Sunday 11 am Mass 526-7386

bull Monday-Thursday and first Friday of month noon Mass 526-7386

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Program (TRDP) If you currently have TRDP you will need to enroll in FEDVIP Dental to have dental coverage in 2019 If yoursquore eligible the first opportunity to enroll in FEDVIP is during the 2018 Open Season Nov 12 to Dec 10 2018 Coverage will start Jan 1 2019 For more information about your health dental and vision coverage options visit the TRICARE Open Season page Health

The Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is at a critical crossroads in its history mdash Current eligi bility standards will run out of space in approximately 23 years and it will no longer be an active cemetery The Army has been asked by Congress to consider what might be done to preserve ANC as an active military cemetery There are only two basic factors that affect the life of ANC mdash available land and the rate at which burials are requested In July 2017 the cemetery conducted a survey in partnership with several military and veteran organizations but after analyzing the results of the first survey cemetery leadership determined there was a need for further refinement With the assistance of the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery and military and Veteran Service Organizations they developed a second survey which is now available on the cemeteryrsquos website at httpwww arlingtoncemeterymileligibility-survey

Fort Carsonrsquos Annual Water Quality Report mdash The Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the 2018 Water Quality Report The report provides a summary of the water quality delivered throughout the installation via water distribution Colorado Springs Utilities supplies Fort Carsonrsquos water The DPW staff is committed to delivering customers with a reliable supply of high quality water The annual report is designed to inform customers about the drinking water delivered to their water tap every day The Water Quality Report can be viewed on the DPW website at httpwwwcarsonarmymil organizationsdpwhtml The report will not be mailed out in hardcopy format to housing residents For more information call the DPW at 526-1730

Mount Carmel Veterans Service Center at SFL-TAP is open weekdays from 830 am to 430 pm mdash Mount Carmel employment and transition team in partnership with SFL-TAP offers career services for transitioning Soldiers Family members and veterans at a new office The office is located in building 6237 room 115 SFL-TAP Services include no-cost transition or job seeker assistance and access to paid internships veteran benefits support supportive and behavioral health services financial counseling support groups discounted professional clothing and more Call 526-8758 or visit httpsveteranscenterorg

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) offers a two-day Facility Management Class mdash training is for military and civilian facility managers on the installation to help them understand their roles in maintaining buildings The class instruction includes all aspects of facility management and is offered once a month Tuesday through Wednesday from 930 am to 3 pm in building 1219 room 311 For information about DPW Facility Management Program email susancgalentinecivmailmil or call 526-4320

Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy mdash located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave building 1525 room 402 is open for pharmacy services All TRICARE beneficiaries can fill new prescriptions and pick up refills at this location The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 430 pm

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

Civilian Assistance Services mdash provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army civilian

employees active-duty spouses and Family members and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems sub-stance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being Work site interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super-visors and managers regarding workplace matters Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St building 6236 room 210 Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings mdash Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program The briefings take place Mondays excluding federal holidays from 830-9 am in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center room 1004 next to Starbucks

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

Veterinary clinic hours mdash The Fort Carson Veterinary Center 1535 Sheridan Ave building 6190 is open 730 am to 430 pm Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays The center offers wellness exams vaccinations microchip implan-tation dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries including spaying and neutering It also has X-ray ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities Call 526-38034520 for information or to make an appointment

Lactation support mdash Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 9 am and 3 pm at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC) located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-330 pm in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 pm in the OB-GYN classroom Significant others are encouraged to attend these events

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

After-hours hospital access mdash Access to Evans Army Community Hospital from 10 pm to 5 am is limited to the Emergency Room entrance The Emergency Room entrance is on the hospitalrsquos north side and is open 247

Nurse advice line mdash is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 247 Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute appointment The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273) option 1

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

TRICARE Online mdash is a secure web portal that allows users to make change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics including same-day appointments It also lets users view radiology and lab results medication profiles and immunization records Users can

also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pickup

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

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

The Mountain Post Spouses Club mdash is a nonprofit all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Families Membership is open to all spouses of the Armed Forces both active duty and retired Visit httpwwwmpscus for more information

Pediatrics clinic mdash Evans Army Community Hospitalrsquos Pediatric Clinic has an embedded behavioral health psychologistcounselor available to work with parents who have concerns about their childrsquos behavior discipline or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder A pediatric pharmacist is also available to manage childrenrsquos medication

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

Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers online payments mdash EACH offers an online payment option Paygov is a convenient and quick way to make electronic payments to federal government agencies with credit cards debit cards or direct debit This is a secure service provided by the US Department of the Treasury Paying online is the preferred method for paying EACH medical bills Visit http wwwevansameddarmymilRMDpay-govhtm for more information

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At EaseColorado Springs Oktoberfest is Sept 28-30

Fall colors cover trees in high country

The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest is a festival that celebrates authentic German music food and dance and is held at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry grounds 225 North Gate Blvd just east of Interstate 25 north at exit 156A

This Oktoberfest has been in Colorado Springs for several years and was previously held at Security Service Field

Chances are a lot of Soldiers have spent some time in Germany and are no doubt familiar with Oktoberfest a German tradition very popular in Bavaria and throughout the country Those Soldiers might even be able to explain why an Oktoberfest is in September and not in October

The Colorado Springs Oktoberfest will be

inside a huge fest tent and will include music by the ldquoU-Turn Bandrdquo and ldquoHot Schnappsrdquo a local group led by Mike Hogan who has been playing an accordion for 40 years The German Style Oktoberfest band specializes in old time polka party dance music as well as European music

Camillo DiSalle is an accom-plished keyboard player playing the piano electric piano and the accordion and will be on stage as well

The Oktoberfest Committee is seeking people to enter several contests held at the Oktoberfest Dress up in German style fashion with lederhosen or dirndls and compete in the German Costume contest Or enter the Brat Eating Contest ldquoDas Bootrdquo or the Oktoberfest Run which takes place on the Mining Museum property

Bring the family pet dachshund along to compete in the Dachshund Dash that takes place at 2 pm Saturday and Sunday

Throughout the Oktoberfest there will be the aroma of bratwurst on the grill which will be available for purchase along with other German cuisine Oompah music will fill the fest tent as dancers fill the dance floor

Therersquos a Kidsrsquo Zone and face painting for the youngsters

Travel distance22 miles

HoursSept 28 5-11 pmSept 29 11 am to 11 pmSept 30 11 am to 6 pm

Price Free admission to the Oktoberfest There is a $10 parking fee with no limit on the number of people per vehicle bring along Family and friends

Contact Colorado Springs Oktoberfest225 North Gate BlvdColorado Springs COhttpcsoktoberfestcom635-8803 ext 2

Autumn brings a different kind of gold to the Cripple Creek district which was once the richest gold field in the world The aspen trees at high elevations turn gold At an elevation of 9494 feet the historic town founded in 1890 when gold was discovered there is a popular place for viewing the spectacular aspen trees during the short colorful display

Colorado has several popular places for prime viewing during fall Crested Butte Durango Ouray Telluride Aspen and the Maroon Bells All have large stands of aspen in great fall color but require longer drives and perhaps an overnight stay

The closest road trip to view fall color is to drive to Cripple Creek mdash about an hourrsquos drive from Colorado Springs perhaps longer during aspen leaf season because of heavier traffic Take Highway 24 west turning south on Highway 67 after Woodland Park

Prime viewing time for trees in full autumn color in the Cripple Creek area is normally the third and fourth weeks of September

The Cripple Creek Two-Mile High Club offers free tours to see the aspen in fall color Saturday-Sunday and Sept 29-30 beginning at 9 am Tours leave from the Cripple Creek

District Museum 510 E Bennett Ave in Cripple Creek Tours run throughout the day and usually fill up quickly The last tour of the day leaves at 330 pm

Cripple Creek with a population of about 1200 residents doesnrsquot look like the town it was at the height of the gold rush when it had a population of about 55000 There were a dozen newspapers a mining exchange two hospitals an opera house a trolley line lots of saloons dance halls brothels depart-ment stores and banks Three railroads

served the Cripple Creek district The Golden Circle Railroad the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railroad called the Short Line and the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad Two hundred trains came and went from Cripple Creek daily

Now Cripple Creek has hotels and casinos with low stakes gambling restaurants a few shops and several tourist attractions which are usually open until October The Molly Kathleen Gold Mine the District

Museum the Cripple Creek amp Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad The Homestead House (that was a brothel) and the Outlaws and Lawmen Jail

The Cripple Creek Heritage Center about a mile before reaching Cripple Creek is a free first-class facility worthy of a visit Displays tell the history of Cripple Creek and the gold rush and has displays of area wildlife and great views Friendly staff pass along information about the Cripple Creek attractions

Hours The small-town shops and cafes may have regular business hours casino hours may be longer

Price Tourist attractions have admis-sion prices the Heritage Center is free

Contact Cripple Creek Heritage Center Just off Highway 67 south overlooking the town9283 Highway 67Cripple Creek CO 80813719-689-3315httpsvisitcripplecreekcom

Festival

attraction

A couple of dancers dressed in traditional German clothing dance at a previous Colorado Springs Oktoberfest

Photos by Travis Lowell

Oompah bands are a tradition at Oktoberfests The first Oktoberfest was in Germany in 1810

Photo by Nel Lampe

Colorful aspen trees are along Highway 67 on the way to Cripple Creek during the fall of 2015 Fall colors are usually showing in late September or early October before the first snow comes

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Santarsquos Workshop at the North Pole is open Thursday-Monday through Christmas Eve 10 am to 5 pm Itrsquos on the Pikes Peak Highway near the town of Cascade Therersquos a military admission of $19 per person but everyone must have a military identification card to receive the discount Children can ride the carnival-type rides to their heartsrsquo content and visit with Santa

Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival 2018 is Saturday-Sunday in downtown Pueblo along Union Avenue between B Street and City Center Drive The festival celebrates Pueblorsquos chile harvest Therersquoll be music arts and crafts cooking competitions and lots of chiles Admission is $10 for adults children 12 and younger are admitted free

Rock Ledge Ranch has its 9th annual Powwow Saturday Call 578-6777 for information Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for ages 6-17 under 6 are free Therersquos a $2 discount for active-duty military and their children with proper military identification

Cripple Creek Two-Mile High Club offers free tours to see the aspens Saturday-Sunday and Sept 29-30 beginning at 9 am at the Cripple Creek District Museum Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes prior to tour time as tours usually fill up quickly The last tour of the day departs at 330 pm from the museum at 510 E Bennett Ave

The 2018 Colorado Springs Oktoberfest will be held Sept 28 from 5-11 pm and Sept 29 from 11 am to 11 pm and Sept 30 11 am to 6 pm at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry 225 North Gate Blvd The event is on the east side of the north gate access to the US Air Force Academy There will be German food costumes music contests and a kidsrsquo zone There is a parking fee of $10 but admission to the event is free

Lakeside Amusement Park 4601 Sheridan Blvd in Denver is open Friday-Sunday through September but opening hours vary Call 303-477-1621 before you go The park opened more than 100 years ago and retains many of its early rides

Elitch Gardenrsquos Theme Park 1000 Elitch Circle in downtown Denver has weekend hours through October Halloween attractions will be in the amusement park Call 303-595-4386 for information

For a different way to observe Oktoberfest ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad Oktoberfest train that runs through Oct 21 There is accordion music and a gourmet lunch The train leaves the station at 1230 pm daily Get a military discount on the fare at the Information Tickets and Registration office in The Hub 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday or call 526-5366

The Butte Theater 139 E Bennett Ave in Cripple

Creek features ldquoAlways hellip Patsy Clinerdquo on stage through Sept 30 Tickets are $18-$21 visit httpmountainrepcom for ticket information

Broadmoor World Arena has these upcoming attractions bull WWE Live is in the arena Monday bull Casting Crowns is in the arena Oct 14bull Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour is Oct

26-27bull Five Finger Death Punch amp Breaking Benjamin

perform Nov 7 Tickets are available at the box office or call

520-SHOW Theatreworks tickets for the 2018-19 season are

on sale now Productions are in the Ent Center for the Arts at 5225 N Nevada Ave Call 255-3232 or visit httpwwwtheatreworksCSorg for information The season includes ldquoRaisin in the Sunrdquo ldquoA Christmas Carolrdquo ldquoIdris Goodwinrdquo ldquoLittle Shop of Horrorsrdquo ldquoThe Art of Diningrdquo and ldquoLysistratardquo

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 30 W Dale St observes free days on the second Saturday and third Friday of each month Call 634-5581 for information

ldquoThe Story of Usrdquo is currently at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at 215 S Tejon St The exhibit takes a look at the history of Colorado Springs from A to Z Other exhibits in the free museum depict the history of Colorado Springs and the area It is open 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday

ldquoGo Dog Gordquo is at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College 30 W Dale St through Oct 14 Tickets are $20 for adults

and $10 for ages 12 and under Performances are at 6 pm Fridays and 1 pm Saturday-Sunday Call the box office at 634-5581

The Pikes Peak Center 190 S Cascade Ave has the following events coming up call 520- SHOW for ticket informationbull ldquoHuman Beingrdquo is Sept 30bull ldquoThe Book of Moronrdquo is Oct 5-6 in Studio Beebull Alice in Chains is Oct 18bull Mannheim Steamroller performs Nov 15 at

730 pmbull Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents ldquoThe

Nutcrackerrdquo Nov 24 at 2 and 7 pm and Nov 25 at 2 pm

bull Jim Brickmanrsquos ldquoA Joyful Christmasrdquo is Dec 6bull A Magical Cirque Christmas is Dec 27 bull A Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents ldquoThe

Ghosts of Christmas Everdquo Dec 27 bull ldquoRock of Ages is Jan 22

ldquoThe League of Wives Vietnamrsquos POWMIA Allies and Advocatesrdquo is in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum The exhibit is free and open to the public The free museum is located at 215 S Tejon St and is open from 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday-Saturday Parking is at meters

The Red Rocks venue in the Denver area has ldquoGet the Led Out the American LED Zeppelinrdquo Sept 27 Call 303-296-1212 for more information

Planning way ahead Consider the classic Broadmoor Holiday show Dec 14 15 22 24 27 and 29 7 pm for dinner and 8 pm for the show which includes festive music by Debby Boone and other musical acts For tickets visit httpswwwbroadmoorcomholiday-shows

At EaseBeyond the gate New art facility

Photo by Nel LampeLocated at 5225 N Nevada Ave the Ent Center for the Arts is the new home for the professional arts programs UCCS Presents and Theatreworks ldquoA Raisin in the Sunrdquo is in the center Thursday to Oct 21 Tickets start at $38 call 255-3232

Fort Carson Main Exchange is hosting a book signing for ldquoWriters of the Future Volume 34rdquo Saturday from 1-3 pm

Pose Method of Running Seminar A MountainPostLiving event is Saturday at West Fields of iron Horse SFC from 9-11 am Visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventpose-method-running-seminar-mountainpost living-event262437131712 for more information

The Fort Carson Mini Mall at 510 Chiles Ave is hosting a Volksfest from 430-730 pm Sept 28 There will be a bouncy house food trucks face painting games car exhibit petting zoo and more

Fort Carson yard sales are Saturdays from 8 am to 3 pm at 4355 Funk Ave building 4355 The yard sales last through December and are every first and third Saturday of the month at the same times For more information call 526-1082

The Fort Carson Oktoberfest is set for Oct 13 at 1675 Ellis St building 1217 For more informa-tion visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventfort-carson-oktoberfest241672829078

The Oktoberfest Volleyball Tournament will be at the Iron Horse Park Oct 13 at 3 pm Visit httpcarsonoktoberfestcom for more information

There will be an Oktoberfest Car Show at Iron Horse Park 6151 Elwell St Oct 13 from 2-8 pm Check out classics hot rods sports cars low riders motorcycles and more Visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventoktoberfest-car-show258619431613 for more information

Save the date for the Pumpkin Walk from 530-730 pm Oct 16 at the Youth Center

For more information call 526-2680 Pumpkin Splash is set for Oct 18 from 5-7 pm

at the Aquatics Center building 1925 For more information visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventpumpkin-splash254740030816

The Auto Shop of Horrors is Oct 20 from 5-10 pm at the Auto Skills Center 7001 Wetzel Ave building 2427 For more information visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventauto-shop-horrors254740130817

The Strong Soldier Competition is set for Oct 28 at 9 am at the Garcia Physical Fitness Center For more information visit httpscarsonarmymwrcomcalendareventmountain-post-pup-run245429629599

Army Community Service (ACS) holds ldquoBoot Camp for New Dadsrdquo the first Tuesday of each month from 9 am to noon The interactive and engaging class focuses on what it means to become a father how to care for a baby and how to care for mom Call 526-0461 for more information

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

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

Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the

following weekly specialsbull Cosmic bowling mdash Unlimited bowling and

$2 shoe rental Friday from 930-1145 pm $9 for adults and $8 for children and Saturday from 1-3 pm $8 per person

bull Color pin mdash Color pins come up in random spots for different awards Saturday from 8 pm until close Cost is $15 for bowling and $2 for shoe rental Open to those 18 and older Get strikes and pick up certain splits for cash Sign up starts at 6 pm and game begins at 8 pm

bull Pizza bowl mdash Get three games of bowling two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 pm Shoe rental is $250

bull Red Pin mdash Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 am to 1 pm with a red head pin and win a free game Games are $2 and shoe rental is $250

bull 50 cent games hot dogs and shoes mdash Tuesdays from 6-9 pm minimum $3 purchase

bull ldquoMommy and Me Bowlingrdquo mdash kids receive a free game of bowling and therersquos $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 am to noon

bull Family Day mdash Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 pm

Call 526-5542 for more informationTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support

group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209 Weigh-in is from 5-545 pm and the meeting is from 6-7 pm First meeting is free Participants must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information

Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive emails about upcoming events and activities on post Visit httpscarsonarmymwrcom click on the ldquoMailing Listrdquo icon and select categories of interest

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Sports

Families experience pro cheer clinicStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Members of the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleading team met with Soldiers and Family members during a cheer clinic and meet-and-greet Saturday where the cheerleaders signed autographs for fans

The cheerleading team began the day at the post youth center They met with young women giving them a chance to meet and work individually on various drills and cheer moves The cheerleaders visited as part of an event hosted by the Fort Carson Exchange and TLJ Productions a company that specializes in bringing events of this nature to military installations around the country said Dave Hosier owner of TLJ marketing and sales

ldquoWe have a partnership with the Kansas City Chiefs to take the cheerleaders to different installations in support of military familiesrdquo Hosier said ldquoWe feel a sense of pride that (we) are giving something back when we have events like this and it gives us a chance to thank all service members and their Families for their service The ladies on the cheer team take time off from their every-day jobs to come out for events like this on the weekends and they look forward to itrdquo

Fort Carson Soldier Christopher Washburn and his Family were in attendance and thrilled to see the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders especially since he was born and raised as a Chiefs fan Washburnrsquos Family recently moved from the Kansas City area and the opportunity to get a taste of home while in Colorado was too good to pass up He and his family would have supported any cheer team that came he said but it was extra special for him to have

his daughter interact with the teamrsquos cheerleaders particularly because it is the team he roots for

ldquoI didnrsquot want my daughter to lose that hometown feeling of rooting for the Chiefsrdquo Washburn said ldquoI also thought bringing her to the clinic today would be a nice way of giving her a feeling of being back home One of the things I hope my daughter remembers about our time in the military is events like thisrdquo

Lawrence Simmons general manager of the

Colorado Springs Exchanges said Families are the reason events like this take place at military bases throughout the world The main goal for hosting this event is that it is a morale boost for the troops and the Families These events bring excitement and it helps relieve stress that military children and Families feel he said

A Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader leads Family members in a routine during the cheerleading clinic Saturday at the post youth center

Fort Carson Soldier Jason Calhoun left and his daughter Jeannie Calhoun get autographs from the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleading team during the cheer clinic Saturday at the Exchange

See Cheer clinic on Page 32

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Garcia Physical Fitness Center will host the Strong Soldier competition Oct 20 The competition is designed to measure strength in a five-part individual competition format Those interested in competing in a team competition or company-level team competition will be able to take part in the event Garcia PFC manager David Falls said people can prepare for the event each Wednesday from noon to 1 pm at the facility It is open to all DOD identification card holders 18 and older Walk-in registration is Oct 19-20 ending at 8 am The event is scheduled to begin at 9 am There will be six different gender and weight categories Currently the event is scheduled to include but subject to change a stone throw sandbag stack axle bar deadlift tractor pull and carry medley For more information call 526-3944

The Fountain-Fort Carson Trojans travel to Overland High School Friday to meet the Trailblazers at 7 pm The rest of the Trojansrsquo home schedule is Sept 28 vs Legend High School (homecoming) Oct 12 vs Chaparral High School and Oct 18 vs Regis Jesuit High School The Trojans will travel to Douglas County High School Oct 5 and Doherty High School Oct 26

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season The next opportunity is when the Rockies take on the Philadelphia Phillies Monday-Wednesday at 640 pm and Thursday at 110 pm The Rockies final offer of the year will be Sept 29 at 610 pm and Sept 30 at 110 pm when it will host the Washington Nationals Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box pavilion and upper reserved infield and outfield area for their Family and friends for $15 each (with a $350 service charge per order) a discount from the usual price Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES ask for the military discount and provide reference number 16534210 to take advantage of the offer This offer is not available on a walk-up basis Seating areas are subject to availability limits may apply and all areas are not available for each game

The next Commanding Generalrsquos (CG) Golf Scramble is scheduled for Oct 5 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club Registration is underway at the golf course for the event beginning with a shotgun start at noon The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday

of each month weather permitting Call 526-4102 for more information

The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies High School football team travels to CA Foster Stadium in Colorado Springs to meet the Widefield Gladiators Saturday at 1 pm The Grizzliesrsquo next home game will be Oct 5 vs Palmer High School The rest of the Grizzlies home schedule is Oct 12 vs Pine Creek High School and Oct 26 vs Cheyenne Mountain High School The Grizzlies will travel to Cantildeon City High School Sept 28 Vista Ridge High School Oct 19 and Grand Junction Central High School Nov 2

The Fort Carson Middle School Eagles boysrsquo football team will play its last home game of the season Sept 27 vs Falcon Middle School

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Family locker room showers are currently closed due to water damage and must be rebuilt When the Family locker rooms are complete work will start on the menrsquos showers and then the womenrsquos showers The purpose of the project is to remove and replace drain assemblies and drain bodies of water in the showers which have been flooding

SportsBriefs Tennis court workout

Photo by Walt Johnson

Fort Carson Family members Demetrius Enis right and Christin Neumann play a game of tennis at the outdoor tennis courts Sept 13 Those interested in playing tennis should stop by the front desk at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center to sign out the key to tennis courts For more information call 526-3107

See Sports briefs on Page 32

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ldquoEvents like this help the kids to have fun as they also play a role in support of their dads and moms when they perform their missionrdquo Simmons said ldquoI was at Fort Hood (Texas) many years ago

and at that time we had the 4th Infantry Division and the 1st Cavalry Division there They would take turns rotating out because of the deployments so you had a lot of children living in one-parent house-holds One mother sent me an email after an event thanking us for helping to put a smile on her daughterrsquos face during one of the deployments Events like this are all about the kids and we gauge whether it is

successful based on how much the kids are smilingrdquoThe Kansas City Chiefs captain Claire echoed

Simmonsrsquo remarks saying it was very important to the cheer team to give time and attention to military members and their Families She is a veteran of military tours and said each time she visits an installation it gives her and her teammates a huge degree of satisfaction

ldquoWe get a feeling we are giving back to the service members and their Families who are giving everything and sacrificing everything so we can have our freedomsrdquo she said ldquoWhen we come on military installations the Families are so kind and they welcome us with open arms even though they are the ones who are giving up so much It is something fun and different and exciting for them and it gives us a chance to see some new faces and be inspired by the sacrifices that the Families make for the Soldiers to defend our countryrdquo

Fort Carson Soldier Elizabeth Akers met the team at the Exchange during autograph signings and it brought back some of her high school and college days when she was also a cheerleader While she said she admired the cheerleaders for what they do she said cheering was second in her heart

ldquoMy mom always wanted me to be the lsquogirly girlrsquo cheerleader but I always wanted to be an Army girlrdquo Akers said ldquoIrsquom very much lsquoArmyrsquo and a lsquoletrsquos go ruckingrsquo type of girl as opposed to (being) a cheerleaderrdquo

Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches Anyone inter-ested in being a coach must pass a background check attend a mandatory three-hour preseason

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

The US Military Academy at West Point football team will host the Air Force Academy Nov 3 The Black Knights will host the Falcons in the first leg of the Commander-in-Chief Trophy series for Army and the second leg for Air Force The Air Force Academy will play five more home games this year beginning Sept 29 vs Nevada (time to be announced) Oct 6 vs Navy at 130 pm Oct 27 vs Boise State at 5 pm Nov 10 vs New Mexico at 130 pm and Colorado State University Nov 22 at 130 pm

The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool hosts a pumpkin splash event Oct 18 from 530-730 pm The event is free for aquatics pass holders and $3 for non-pass holders Everyone attending must have a ticket Capacity is limited to 350 people Call 526-4093 for more information

The National Physique Committee Supplemental Giant Natural Colorado Open Bodybuilding Fitness Figure Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Oct 6 at the Pinnacle Performing Arts Center 1001 W 84th Ave in Denver Prejudging begins at 11 am in the menrsquos and womenrsquos bodybuilding and physique fitness routines bikini fitness physique and figure competitions The finals will begin at 5 pm

The Directorate of Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball tournament Dec 3-7 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center Registration for the tourna-ment will begin Nov 1 and the deadline to sign up is Nov 29 According to DFMWR officials teams must submit a team roster limited to 15 players The tournament is open to active-duty personnel Army Reserve or National Guard on active-duty orders Family members 16 and older and any DOD identification card holder affiliated with Fort Carson Contact Lorraine Thorson at 526-5772 for more information

Ready for season

Fort Carson youth center Kickers coach Brittany Cone center goes over situations with her team as it prepares for the beginning of the youth soccer season Saturday The post youth football cheerleading and soccer seasons begin Saturday while the post youth volleyball season is scheduled to begin Friday at the youth center

Fort Carson Family members learn cheer moves from the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleading team during the clinic Saturday at the post youth center Families met the cheerleaders and had the chance to get autographs signed

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