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March 16, 2018Vol. 76, No. 11

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Combatives tourney

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Spc. Jamil Coleman, right, with the 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, competed against Staff Sgt. Jacob Grove with the 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Ky., March 3, during a three-day

Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C. Twelve Soldiers formed the Fort Carson Modern Army Combatives Program team and placed second overall in the competition, which ran March 1-3. See story on pages 16-17.

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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Soldiers with the Train, Advise, Assist Command-South (TAAC-

South), which is comprised of the 40th Infantry Division with the California National Guard; the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division; and NATO allies, participated in a transfer of authority ceremony, Wednesday.

During the ceremony, leaders from the 1st BCT,

82nd Abn. Div. relinquished command, authority, and responsibility to the leaders of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.

Col. Toby Magsig, commander of the 1st BCT,

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At a glanceMilitary 2IBCT assumes command War Horse brigade unfurls colors — Page 1 Troops prepare for KFOR mission Scenarios ready Soldiers for deployment — Page 5 Iron Soldiers enhance combat readiness 3ABCT features Bradley gunner — Page 6 Soldiers improve human resource skills Two-day course teaches useful techniques — Page 8 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 Soldier of the Week Sgt. Adam Tucker — Page 11 Team places 2nd in combatives tourney Twelve Soldiers compete in Fort Bragg, N.C. — Page 16

Community Spouse club’s impact expands Thrift shop gives scholarships, grants — Page 13 Dietitian leads commissary tour 10th SFG(A) learns grocery shopping tips— Page 13 The Journey (Chapel series) Chaplain reminds troops of spiritual packing list —

Page 14 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 14

Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 15

At Ease Attraction Denver museum one of nation’s fi nest — Page 19 Attraction Visit historic Denver Colorado Capitol — Page 19 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 20 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 22

Sports Disrespectful wins post championship Basketball game goes into overtime — Page 23 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 24 Aerobic workout Community participates in new Zumba class — Page 24 Shooting star Winner awarded for three-point contest — Page 26

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han �a�Fire anCommentary by Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr.Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Carson

Since Feb. 24, the Fort Carson Fire Department has been working nonstop to put out fi res in our training areas and one that was particularly close to the Navajo South Village, Evans Army Community Hospital, the Warrior Transition Battalion and the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) complex. Fort Carson fi remen work hard on behalf of our community every day in order to protect our Families and property and to make sure training continues in support of future deployments and missions. These unheralded fi re warriors get the job done day in and day out without much notice, and I would ask as you see them around post, thank them for a job well done.

As well, the garrison would like to give a big thanks to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Engineer Battalion and 4th Combat Aviation Brigade for their assistance in putting out the fi res last weekend.

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82nd Abn. Div., relinquished command and authority as the Kandahar Airfield commander to Col. Dave Zinn, commander of the 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div.

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert H. Cobb, 1st BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., relinquished responsibility as the TAAC-South command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. Anton J. Hillig, 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div.

The ceremony included the casing of the 1st BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., colors, which symbolized the end of the brigade’s deployment and return to Fort Bragg, N.C.

“To Col. Magsig and Command Sgt. Maj. Cobb … as the deputy commander and senior enlisted leader of TAAC-South, I relied heavily on your judgment and leadership every day we served together,” said Brig. Gen. John Lathrop, commanding general for TAAC-South and reviewing officer of the ceremony. “Perhaps your most important contribution was leveraging your leadership and energy toward the development of the (vehicle-borne improvised explosive device) working group. (Although) borne out of the tragedy

of losing two paratroopers (it) had a material impact on saving lives of TAAC-South Soldiers (and for that) the 82nd Abn. Div., 40th Inf. Div. and the entire (Combined Joint Operations Afghanistan) owes you a debt of gratitude, thank you.”

Zinn, whose brigade arrived to Afghanistan in late February, extended his gratitude to the leaders and Soldiers of the 1st BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., for relief in place, he said.

“Your unit demonstrated exceptional profes sion-alism, complete transparency and a selfless willingness to help us to be successful, exactly what I expect from world class paratroopers,” said Zinn.

As Lathrop and Soldiers of TAAC-S bid fare well to Magsig, they welcomed Zinn to the TAAC-South Family.

“TAAC-South could not be more fortunate to have the War Horse brigade on ground led by you,” said Lathrop. “Your combat record is impeccable and the Soldiers of the (War Horse brigade) have shown themselves to be a tough and dedicated formation.”

As the Soldiers of the 1st BCT, 82nd Abn. Div., prepare to return home, the 2nd IBCT unfurled its colors to mark the beginning of its deployment.

Zinn took command of the 2nd IBCT in June 2017

and expressed how proud he and his Soldiers are to be part of TAAC-South and the resolute support mission.

“We are humbled at the opportunity to work closely with some of our strongest NATO allies, particularly our close friends from Romania and Bulgaria,” said Zinn. “It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve alongside you, and we look forward to working together to achieve success.”

As part of TAAC-South, the 2nd IBCT’S mission will be to train, advise and assist the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces through security force assistance and integration of effects in order to develop long term sustainability.

“(The 2nd IBCT) understands fully that this is a critical year in Afghanistan,” said Zinn. “We are trained, we are ready, we are confident and we are resolute.”

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“ It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve alongside you and we look forward to working together to achieve success.”

— Col. Dave ZinnPhoto by Cpl. Fletcher King

Col. Dave Zinn, right, commander of 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the commander of andahar irfield f hanistan and rain d ise and Assist Command-South and Command Sgt. Maj. Anton J. Hillig, 2nd IBCT, 4th Inf. Div., unfurl the “War Horse” colors after uncasing them during a transfer of authorit ceremon on andahar irfield arch .


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PRIVATE PEDRO CANOUNITED STATES ARMY

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 at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:

Private Pedro Cano distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company C, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy in Schevenhutte, Germany on December 2 and 3, 1944.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, American infantrymen launched an attack against German emplacements but were repulsed by enemy machinegun fi re. Armed with a rocket launcher, Private Cano crawled through a densely mined area under heavy enemy fi re and successfully reached a point within ten yards of the nearest emplacement. He quickly fi red a rocket into the position, killing the two gunners and fi ve supporting rifl emen. Without hesitating, he fi red into a

second position, killing two more gunners, and proceeded to assault the position with hand grenades, killing several others and dispersing the rest. Then, when an adjacent company encountered heavy fi re, Private Cano crossed his company front, crept to within fi fteen yards of the nearest enemy emplacement and killed the two machinegunners with a rocket. With another round he killed two more gunners and destroyed a second gun. On the following day, his company renewed the attack and again encountered heavy machinegun fi re. Private Cano, armed with his rocket launcher, again moved across fi re-swept terrain and destroyed three enemy machineguns in succession, killing the six gunners. Private Cano’s extraordinary heroism and selfl essness above and beyond the call of duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and refl ect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Citation represents Soldier’s rank at time of action.

Commentary by Capt. Brigette Grimes4th Infantry Division dietitian

Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses nationwide attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month. This nutrition education campaign focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. National Nutrition month also promotes registered dietitians as the most valuable and credible source of timely, scientifi cally-based food and nutrition information.

This year the theme “Go Further with Food” highlights the importance of fueling with healthful foods. Whether grabbing a quick breakfast or refueling after a workout, choosing healthy foods makes a difference in overall health and performance. Planning meals and snacks in advance, can make food go further while also helping reduce food waste.

How can you “Go Further with Food?” Follow these tips during the month of March.

o o aIn the U.S., fruits and vegetables grown in North

America may spend up to 5 days in transit following harvest, but the average time from harvest to consumption is between 13-16 days. The nutritional quality of produce continues to degrade from the time it is picked until it reaches your table. Vitamin C content may decrease by 15-77 percent in just seven days from harvest. Growing produce or buying locally grown, raised and produced foods will ensure the highest quality of fresh products. Eating locally grown products is better for the environment and

supports local farmers, ranchers and manufacturers in your community. Look for the Colorado Proud logo at neighborhood grocery stores. Check out https://www.coloradoagriculture.com or download the free Colorado Farm Fresh app to locate farmers markets, roadside stands, U-Pick farms, and restaurants in your area. “Go Further with Food” by choosing healthful foods to the environ-ment and our bodies.

tore oo orre t to revent asteAbout 31 percent of all edible food in the U.S. is

wasted and American households throw away nearly 28 percent of fruits and vegetables. Storing food correctly will preserve nutritional quality, reduce waste and can lower your overall grocery bill.

Double check the temperature of your refrigerator and freezer with an appliance thermometer. The refrigerator should be at 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4.4 degrees Celsius) or below and the freezer at 0 F (-17.7 C) or below. Recognize which fruits and vegetables should be stored in the refrigerator versus on the counter at https://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org. Follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s https://www.fsis.usda.gov to make your groceries go further.

re are oo s in van ePreparing meals on the weekends

is a great way to provide balanced meals to be served throughout the week. Planning ahead can also prevent last minute scrambling

to make something quick or having to resort to eating out. By preparing foods in advance you can eat healthier, save time and reduce food waste. For more advice on how to “Go Further with Food” by preparing meals and snacks in advance, fi nd helpful handouts on planning and prep from the Academy at https://www.eatright.org/food#planning-and-prep.

While there is particular attention on nutrition during the month of March, improving your overall well-being requires a lifelong commitment to healthful lifestyle behaviors, emphasizing lasting and enjoyable eating practices and regular physical activity. For more information on how to adopt healthy eating practices, schedule an appointment with a registered dietitian nutritionist by contacting 526-CARE (2273).

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HOHENFELS, Germany — Soldiers with the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, from Fort Carson prepare for their part in the Kosovo Force 24 mission while training in Hohenfels, Germany.

“The 3-61 mission is to conduct peace support operations to enforce the military technical agree-ment and maintain a safe and secure environment,” said Lt. Col. Donald Braman, commander, 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Reg. “We will accomplish this by conducting patrols and intermittent observa-tion posts along the administrative boundary line (ABL) between Serbia and Kosovo. In the event of a civil disturbance or riot outside of the capability of Kosovo Security Forces, the squadron would assist in crowd riot control.”

The Joint Multinational Readiness Center prepares Soldiers for the mission that lies ahead with predeployment assessment training using multiple scenarios.

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“This provides a great opportunity for leader development and building interoperability with multinational partners,” said Braman. “All of our patrols along the ABL fi t inside of our standard cavalry mission sets. Each patrol is a chance to constantly improve our small unit tactics.”

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Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, react to role-playing protesters during riot control response training at Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, in preparation for their rotation in Kosovo, March 7.

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Soldiers have various reasons on why they joined the military.

Pfc. Jacob D. Cobb, an infantry-man and gunner for 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, entered the Army to change his life.

“I wanted to do something different with my life,” said Cobb. “I wanted an adventure. I asked myself what better way to serve my country and travel?”

Cobb enlisted in the military two years ago.

“I have an aunt who was also in the military,” said Cobb. “She infl uenced me to go forward in my decision to serve. She (accompanied) me to a recruiting station and also laid out the path for me.”

When Cobb went to the military entrance processing (MEPS), he was faced with choosing a military occu-pation, he had two choices based on availability. He could become an infantryman or an intelligence specialist.

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Cobb became a gunner during the Atlantic Resolve mission in Eastern Europe.

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In a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, there is a three-man crew where members work together to destroy enemy targets.

The crew positions are the commander, driver and gunner.

The position of the gunner on the Bradley is located on the left side of the turret, a large segment on top of the Bradley equipped with a machine gun and a 30 millimeter primary weapon.

Cobb’s work ethic and dedication to the mission did not go unnoticed by his supervisor.

“Cobb is a very hard working Soldier,” said Sgt. Timothy Kirkendall, a vehicle commander for Company B, 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. “He defi nitely loves his job, and you can tell by his excel-lent performance. He’s one of the best Soldiers I’ve had so far in my career, especially as a gunner.”

Soldiers who are dedicated to their occupation enhance the crew’s combat readiness.

“As a gunner, you have a lot of responsibilities,” said Kirkendall. “A gunner has to ensure the guns are ready, getting the tracks on line and ensuring the driver has all of their stuff ready to go. It makes it easier for me as a vehicle com-mander to handle other responsibilities when you have Soldiers who display leadership capabilities and take on respon-sibilities, which just makes us more ready and effective on the battlefi eld.”

Pfc. Jacob D. Cobb, an infantryman and gunner for 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, puts on combat gear to qualify during his gunnery Table VI training at Fort Carson March 6.

A Soldier with Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducts gunnery Table VI at Fort Carson March 6.

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Soldiers improve human resource skills Story and photo by 1Lt. Javier Alcaraz4th atta ion, th Infantry e i ent, st try er ri a e o at ea , 4th Infantry Division

Personnel professionals (S1) across Fort Carson attended a two-day course Feb. 27-28 to refi ne their human resource manager skills.

The 4th Infantry Division hosted a course for S1 commissioned and noncommissioned offi cers at the battalion level to further develop human resource management skills among Fort Carson’s Soldiers and civilians.

“The course recognizes the critical roles these battalion leaders have and provides them with the tools to set them up for success,” said Maj. Angie Chipman, human resource operations center chief, 4th Inf. Div.

The Soldiers listened to various presenters about force structure, manpower, personnel and administrative requirements. An instructor guided discussion on best practices and provided Soldiers with ideas on establishing new standard operating procedures and systems.

“It refi nes our S1 skills, provides networking with other S1s from different units and teaches us practical skills,” said Capt. Kenny A. Padilla Morales, battalion human resources offi cer, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.

S1 professionals learned useful techniques to save time such as mail merging which allows an existing spreadsheet to merge into a letter meant for several recipients without having to retype each letter.

“Time is very limited in my offi ce, but I still made time to attend the course in order to benefi t from these practices,” said Padilla Morales.

“The techniques I learned here will save me time.”Junior Soldiers also valued the information

and training.“This course has really provided me the

knowledge to excel at my job,” said Spc. Richardson Petit-Clair, human resources specialist, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. “It really improved my situational awareness and it has given us new tools to help Soldiers.”

Maj. Angie Chipman, human resource operations center chief, 4th Infantry Division, speaks in front of battalion human resource commissioned and noncommissioned offi cers Feb. 27 on Fort Carson.

“ It refi nes our S1 skills, provides networking with other S1s from different units and teaches us practical skills.”

— Capt. Kenny A. Padilla Morales

As a seasoned offi cer with multiple deployments under his belt, Braman knows that through this diffi cult time the family readiness group and the Fort Carson community are great for the Families, he said.

“This is my fi fth-long tour deployment and each one you realize how great our Families and friends are who support us and still collectively keep life going back home,” said Braman.

In this career fi eld, Hall has learned what is expected of him and his family.

“It’s always going to suck, but I understand and my family understands it’s a job and a profession I chose,” Hall said. “It’s something we have all decided to do, we are just going to work through it and do what we need to do.”

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Hours of operationJoint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO)

— Personnel creating their own shipments in the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) must submit required documentation (two copies of DD1299, orders and amendments, if applicable), to the JPPSO in building 1525, inside the Mountain Post Soldier Center, and receive mandatory face-to-face counseling. Hours are: front desk, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; DPS self-counseling face-to-face, Tuesday and Friday at 9, 9:30, 10 and 10:30 a.m.; and DPS self-counseling lab, Tuesday and Friday, 1-3:30 p.m. Call 526-3755 to schedule a DPS appointment.

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

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

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

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

• Transition services in building 6237 — include mandatory weekly five-day

program that covers transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Subsistence Support Management Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4

p.m.; call 526-4086/5195. • Post Supply Support Activity,

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

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

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

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

• Hazardous Material Control

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

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

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

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

riefin s Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training

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

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

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

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

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

at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, building 6237, room 207.

Veterans Local Government Management Fellowship Work Plan — is a 16- to 20-week program, in partnership with Department of Defense Military Installations, designed to provide a comprehensive experience for service members transitioning out of military service who have an interest in local government. Since the position requires a great degree of involvement in areas such as utilities, public safety, economic develop-ment, financial management, public works, and community development, the fellow will receive a broad base of experience. Each fellow’s experience will be tailored depending on the needs of the organization and the desires of the fellow. Visit http://vlgmf.org for more information.

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Units whose Soldiers conserve energy, call in water leaks and recycle have a shot at earning up to $8,000 for morale, welfare and recreation use by competing in the 2018 Net Zero Unit Contest beginning April 1.

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW)-sponsored contest runs from April 1 until Oct. 1. Funding for the contest awards comes from recycle revenue generated on post.

The goals of the contest are to promote Net Zero actions by Soldiers in their day-to-day duties and reduce installation costs. In fiscal 2017, Fort Carson spent roughly $21 million in utility costs, including housing, and close to $1 million in waste disposal, emphasizing the need for action and an ongoing commitment on the Soldiers to do their part in helping reduce the Army’s operational expenses.

Competition is open to Fort Carson military elements battalion-size or larger, the large unit category, and company-size or equivalent, for the small unit category with Soldiers excelling at incorporating Net Zero energy, water and waste practices

in their daily operations have a chance to earn a unit award. The contest categories evaluate unit facility manager Net

Zero efforts, energy and water conservation measures in place and recycling implementation.

Subordinate units, such as a company-level unit, cannot compete individually in the contest if their higher head-quarters unit, such as the battalion or brigade, is already submitting a contest nomination for the large unit category.

Interested units need to register with the DPW to compete in the Net Zero unit contest, to track participation, by contacting Susan Galentine at [email protected] or calling 526-4320, no later than April 30.

Units competing in the contest need to have a unit fund account set up through the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. Prior to submittal, unit commanders must sign the bottom of the last narrative page, validating the nomination package content.

The 2018 Net Zero Unit Contest nomi-nation package and support documents are posted on the DPW SharePoint site at http://dpwportal.carson.army.mil/welcome/NetZeroFC/SitePages/Home.aspx or can be requested through Galentine.

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

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Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation main-tenance and supply posture by providing technically 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; Commander’s 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, driver’s 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 informa-tion or to schedule training, visit the COMET team in building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or [email protected].

Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to recycling support. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-5345.

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

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

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Jack Haflett at 526-6206 or email [email protected].

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

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

• Portable latrines — Contact Amy Henry at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.

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“Go Further with Food”

Dietitian leads commissary tourStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon McIntosh

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In preparation for National Nutrition Month, Kelsey Bailey, a tactical performance dietitian for 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)’s human performance training facility (HPTF), led Soldiers and Family members on a tour of the Fort Carson Commissary Feb. 28.

This was Bailey’s ninth grocery store tour for service members and Families of 10th SFG(A). The tour emphasized the relationship between the

education received at the HPTF and the real-life decisions made at the grocery store.

“I feel like this type of education helps solidify how to look for healthy options, know how to read labels, price points and marketing in the grocery store,” said Bailey.

The group began by discussing the importance of having a plan for a grocery store trip. Preparing a detailed list is important, but arranging that list in a way which allows shoppers to quickly find the healthy options is helpful, in order to avoid the

temptations of less healthy options, said Bailey.“We are focusing this tour on optimizing your

nutrition this month to gain knowledge on nutrition timing and amount throughout the day to provide the highest quality food to help you go further,” said Bailey.

Afterward, the group took to the aisles, starting with the areas along the outer edge of the commissary, as this is where the bulk of the fresh fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs and meats are stored, before walking the middle aisles where the nonperishable goods are located.

Throughout the tour, participants determined which foods will keep them feeling full longer, in order to avoid overeating or unnecessary snacking, as well as knowing which nutrients are the healthiest.

Participants studied and compared nutrition labels on similar items to determine which items were healthier.

“I always find that label/ingredient list reading and education is extremely helpful in recognizing serving sizes and what your food contains,” said Bailey. “From there, you have a better understanding of how to best time certain foods throughout the day and assess food quality.”

What made Bailey’s tour successful was the outreach to spouses and not just service members.

“You really are what you eat,” said Bethany Bushhouse. “Being a military spouse, it is important to know how to buy for family and for function.”

Tips to keep in mind for future trips to the grocery store include buying only the amount of food that can be eaten or frozen within a few days and plan to use leftovers later in the week, said Bailey.

Include a variety of healthful foods from all of the food groups on a regular basis.

Check with local farms for fresh produce. Those products will have more nutrients and will be more environmentally friendly because they are coming from nearby.

For more information about National Nutrition Month and how to “Go Further with Food” call 526-2273 to set an appointment with a registered dietitian.

Spouse club’s impact expandsStory and photo by Scott PraterMountaineer staff

As shoppers thumbed through toddler outfits, T-shirts and jeans at the Mountain Post Spouses Club (MPSC) Thrift Shop on a recent weekday, others perused furniture and inspected sporting equipment. Meanwhile outside, a family unloaded items into the shop’s donation container.

The 5,500 square-foot thrift shop was bustling with activity, as it is most week days. However, as shoppers lined up to make their purchases, few realized where the money they were about to spend actually goes.

Shelby Lippold, MPSC president explained, all of the revenue generated from thrift shop sales goes to funding the club’s scholarship and grant programs, and it all stays in the Fort Carson community.

It has been a whirlwind year for the on-post thrift shop, which included a move from its previous location, a management change and a period of substantial growth.

“Last (fiscal) year, we issued $20,000 in scholarships and grants to Fort Carson community members and organizations,” said Lippold. “But, this year we have about $50,000

to award to deserving recipients.”MPSC members are currently

in a bit of a predicament, however, and it’s a fortunate one. They are currently searching for people to take the money.

The deadlines for individuals and nonprofit organizations to apply for MPSC scholarships and grants is fast approaching, March 31 for grants and April 1 for the club’s scholarships. Anyone interested in applying can find out more information by visiting the club’s website at https://www.mpsc.us.

The increased pool of funds has materialized for a variety of reasons. The thrift shop’s new location is larger and operations have been streamlined.

“The thrift shop is our top revenue generator, so we were able to dedicate a full-time board position as the chairperson over the thrift shop operations,” Lippold said. “That chair person works directly with the thrift shop manager and assistant manager in making all decisions.”

The location move came about through necessity, as last year’s severe wind storm significantly damaged the former thrift shop building near Gate 3. The new location is more

central, near the corner of Ellis Street and Specker Avenue, building 1045.

“We also studied our operating hours and decided to make a change there, as well,” Lippold said.

The MPSC is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (holidays excluded).

“We see a lot of Soldiers during the lunch hour, so that seems to be most convenient for them, but one important aspect now is our donation container is open 24 hours every day,” Lippold said. “Once people find us, donating items is easy. There are instructions posted on the container that explains items we can accept.”

Shop managers have also initiated a colored-tag inventory system, with corresponding sale days for each.

Andrea Holmquist, Mountain Post

Spouses Club (MPSC) Thrift Shop

manager, places new items on sale

racks inside the store March 9.

The MPSC Thrift Shop accepts

donations 24/7 and is open for shopping

Tuesdays through Fridays, from

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturdays from

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (excluding holidays).

Soldiers assigned to

10th Special Forces Group

(Airborne) and their Families

compare nutrition labels

during a grocery store tour at

the commissary on Fort Carson,

Feb. 28.

See Thrift shop on Page 18


Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim MeadorDeputy garrison chaplain

At 3 a.m. June 6, 1944, the SS Princess Maud arrived at its appointed destination in the English Channel. It had been a rough crossing and no one got much sleep. On board were several hundred Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 116th U.S. Infantry, mostly a demolition group landing in advance of the main assault to clear obstacles from the beaches. By 4 a.m. the men were loading into the LCMs (Landing Craft Mechanized) for the last leg of the journey,

Omaha Beach. Launching and maneuvering in 3-foot waves with heavy swells made piloting the watercrafts a very

tricky operation. Four of the six LCMs made it to the beach

with their full contingent of Soldiers.

One of the Soldiers, Chuck

Hurlbut, a combat engineer, described what he and his men were wearing:

“We all had new olive-drabs. It think we had long johns. We had

a fi eld jacket. And then they gave us these impregnated coveralls. They were so stiff and unwieldy they could almost stand up by themselves. They had been specially treated with some solution that would withstand gas. You put those on. And on top of that, you had your belt, your gas mask, a bandolier of bullets. And your cartridge belt had a bayonet, a canteen, a fi rst aid pack, and more bullets. Your helmet. I made sure the chinstrap was down. And your rifl e. And your backpack, which you had your mess kit, your shovel, and your incidentals. There’s 50 or 60 pounds of stuff.”

Hurlbut did not even mention rations, grenades and engineer equipment.

Every Soldier sported a heavy load that day in order to carry out the mission of the invasion. Nothing was unimportant or insignifi cant.

When St. Paul writes to the people of Ephesus, he reminds them of the daily essential spiritual packing list. He says, “Put on the full armor of God …, the belt of truth …, the breastplate of righteousness …, the shield of faith …, the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Then he concludes, “… be alert and always keep on praying …” (Ephesians 6:11-18).

These good words remind us that an energetic spiritual life isn’t something that just happens, you have to put it on every day.

D-Day Packing List

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

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

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

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

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Chaplain sponsor is Maj. Jesse King, Fort Carson Family Life chaplain, who can be reached at [email protected].

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or [email protected] for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Ted Randall, 10th Security Forces Group (Airborne) Group Support Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].

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

ChapelBriefs Chapel schedule

CatholicSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

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

• Saturday, 4 p.m., Mass, 526-8583

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

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

Prussman Chapel (gospel)Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard

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

• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640

Provider Chapel (general protestant)Barkeley Avenue and Ellis Street• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316

Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXtHogan Street and Barkeley Avenue

• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 526-8889

• Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, 524-2458

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

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

Islamic

Capt. Somya Malasri leads worshippers to strengthen both mind and body through chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the fi ve precepts Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Chapel. All are welcome to observe and participate. Contact Malasri at 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details.

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

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

Buddhist

Vacation Bible SchoolThe Religious Support Offi ce

is looking for volunteers for this summers’ Vacation Bible School (VBS), June 11-15 from 9 a.m. to noon.

VBS is open to children age 4 through those completing fi fth grade for the 2017-2018 school year. Volunteers are needed as crew leaders and assistant crew leaders for both elementary age and preschool age. Volunteers will need to fi ll out paperwork and process through the Fort Carson volunteer background checks prior to volunteering. Anyone volunteering can register their children early for VBS and Eagle Lake Camp at Fort Carson.

Volunteering is a great way to earn community service hours required by many schools and local programs.

Complimentary child care is available to VBS volunteers.

Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 for more information.

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

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

Friday, 11:45 a.m., Mass, 526-8583

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

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386

• Monday-Thursday and fi rst Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386


Claims to the estate1st Lt. Clayton Cullen — With deepest regret to

the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Corey Tallier at 715-314-0054.

Spc. Aiveni J. Mafi — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Capt. Brook Doll at 503-6895.

General announcementsSoldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located in

the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy services. All TRICARE benefi ciaries can fi ll new prescriptions and pick up refi lls at this location. The pharmacy is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry.

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

Missed hospital appointments — When someone is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to fi ve slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital benefi ciaries have four

ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone when the automated AudioCARE calls a few days before the appointment.

Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not available. The extended hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty military personnel, active-duty Family members and TRICARE Prime benefi -ciaries — TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identifi cation card. The

CommunityBriefs Of note

A Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Hiring Event — will take place Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Road in Colorado Springs. The NAF Human Resources Offi ce is hiring for a variety of posi-tions including child care, motor vehicle opera-tors, cooks, clerks and more. These positions all enable forces to do their jobs and minimize stress on Soldiers and Families. Benefi ts may include medical and dental options, retirement and 401K. This event is open to the public. Attendees should bring their resumes/transcripts, identifi cation such as a driver’s license and Social Security card, and any other employment documentation they wish to provide. For expedited consider-ation visit USAJobs.gov to pre-apply (use keyword “NAF” and apply to the Job Fair posting). Call 526-4445 for more information.

Tactical and Tech Day — will be hosted by the Regional Network Enterprise Center Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hub. The event’s

theme is “Future Innovations of Focus for Fort Carson” and topics include data mapping and security, encryption devices and software and fi ber optics. Visit http://www.federalevents.com/fortcarson to register.

Evans Army Community Hospital Summer Youth Program — applications will be available now through April 6. The program is for military Family members between ages 14-17 and interested in a career in health care. Applicants must have a DOD identifi cation card and be current with immunizations. Tentative interview date is April 14 and participants will be selected and notifi ed by April 24. Mandatory orientation dates are May 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the American Red Cross at 526-7144 for more information.

The Fort Carson Tax Center — offers free income tax preparation services as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Taxpayers can call 524-1013/1012 to schedule an appointment. The tax center is located in building 1358.


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Team places 2nd in competitionBy Staff Sgt. Leah R. Kilpatrick14th Public Affairs Detachment

Teamwork, camaraderie, esprit de corps and most of all, skill, came together when 12 Soldiers formed the Fort Carson Modern Army Combatives

Program (MACP) team, which competed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina’s, Armed Forces Combatives Tournament from March 1-3.

The team members used all of the perseverance and resilience they had. They kept pushing, kept fi ghting and fi nished second place overall.

Through a six-week train-up, the group made up of Soldiers from units all over Fort Carson, formed a bond that would see them through the grueling three-day competition.

“We practiced Greco-Roman wrestling, ju-jitsu, boxing, muay thai, pankration (open hand

slaps to the face, closed fi st punches to the body),” said Spc. Jamil Coleman, a cavalry scout assigned to the 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “We did drills on top of drills on top of drills, maybe six to eight hours a day, Monday through Friday.”

Even with the intense training regimen, some of the team members said they still had some nerves and apprehension about the competition.

“Just like in any competition, you’re kind of nervous about everything,” said 1st Sgt. Malquer Manzueta, a fi rst sergeant with 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div. “Not only are you getting hurt, but somebody else is getting hurt. You kind of get that mindset, you know, that fi ght-or-fl ight mindset.”

Coleman said he was most nervous about the pankration.

“I’ve never slapped somebody in the face before,” he said. “It feels humiliating. Everything else was (exciting) about (it). It was awesome.”

The competition began with a day of grappling, followed by a day of pankration and culminated in the fi nals round, for those who made it through the fi rst two days.

“Everybody there was really good,” Coleman said. “Everyone brought something to the table, whether it was boxing or wrestling or ju-jitsu or muay thai. Just all around, it was good fun.”

Sgt. Zachary Morro, an infantry team leader with 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., said he thinks the MACP is an awesome program, and he hopes the Army continues it.

“It teaches you how to be tough,” said Morro. “It teaches you to never give up, because when you’re in a fi ght, if you start losing and you just give up, you could die … in real life. If you’re in a street fi ght or you’re downrange, if you give up, you could die and your buddies could die to the left and right of you, because you become that weak link. I believe combatives gives you the strength, endurance and the mindset to keep pushing forward. Always keep fi ghting.”

Manzueta believes combatives builds resiliency.

“A lot of Soldiers (have) never been in close combat to the point where they get smacked in the face,” said Manzueta. “Some people we get (have) never been in a confrontation with anybody, so it’s good for them to experience that in a controlled environment instead of it being their fi rst time and they completely freeze.”

Next up on the team’s agenda is the All-Army Combatives Tournament at Fort Benning, Georgia, in mid-April.

Manzueta said he has the utmost confi dence in them.

“That same team we took out there (to Fort Bragg) will continue to be in at least the top three,” he said.

Above: Spc. Nayarit Quintero, ground, with 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson

Modern Army Combatives Program competes against Sgt. Tyler Cannan

from 7th Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 3, during

a three-day Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Spc. Jamil Coleman, left, with 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, competes against Staff Sgt. Jacob Grove from 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Ky., March 3, during a three-day Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Below: A student from JFK Special Warfare Center and School from Fort Bragg, N.C., competes against Spc. Petronilo Marin, ground, with 4th Infantry Division, March 3, during a three-day Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Photos by Lewis Perkins

Spc. Jonathan Forbes, left, from 704th Military Intelligence Brigade from Fort Meade, Md., competes against Spc. Joe Sanford with 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson Modern Army Combatives Program March 3, during a three-day Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Above: Spc. Jamil Coleman, right, with 4th Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, competes against Staff Sgt. Jacob Grove from 101st Airborne Division from Fort Campbell, Ky., March 3, during a three-day Armed Forces Combatives Tournament in Fort Bragg, N.C.

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clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

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

Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.

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

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

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

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

TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel 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 pick-up.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- centric secure messaging platform that enables patients to directly communicate securely via the internet with their primary care provider team to

receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic disease management, test results, appointment requests, medication refills and other health care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a valuable service that helps save time and money by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by communi cating virtually and directly with their health care team. Talk with your provider or care team to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries who has an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com to continue communicating securely with your health care teams. Learn more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

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

Same day appointments — Evans Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an appointment model called “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. Appointments can be made by visiting http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/vs/csavailapp.aspx or calling the Access to Care Line at 526-2273.

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“We have an excellent team of staff members, who like working together and who know the community and our shoppers,” Lippold said. “We depend on our shoppers, and we really try to push the convenience factor, so I think that has helped our growth.”

Given the surge in revenue, MPSC members now have the task of awarding their proceeds, though they are unsure of the individual grant and scholarship amounts for this year’s awards. Last year, the MPSC awarded $1,500

scholarships along with a new laptop computer to each recipient, but Lippold said the group is waiting to see its number of final applicants before deciding on award levels.

In past years, recipients had to be a Family member of an MPSC club member, but given the amount to award this year, members decided to open the application process to any military Family member who is stationed within 40 miles of Fort Carson.

Scholarship applicants are anonymously rubric-graded by MPSC committee members and the awards are merit based, as opposed to need based. Scholarships are also awarded

in four categories: high school senior, spouse undergraduate, dependent under graduate and advanced degree (spouse or child). This year, the MPSC is also awarding a scholarship to applicants who desire a certification, such as nursing or training.

Likewise, the MPSC also awards community grants to local nonprofit organizations. Lippold explained the club would prefer to award grants, which are directly connected to the Fort Carson community.

“We want Fort Carson unit Family readiness groups (FRG) to know they can apply for these grants,” she said. “There are some rules about the types

of activities we can help fund, but we’ve worked with Patty George (wife of Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, com-manding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson) and judge advocate general staff in an effort to receive clearance for our grants to FRGs.”

FRGs can apply for up to $1,000 in MPSC grants, but the deadline for applying is March 31.

“We hear all the time that FRGs are conducting car washes, selling donuts and other types of activities to help fund their programs,” Lippold said. “Well, we want to eliminate some of that stress, especially with brigades deploying this year.”

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At Ease

One of this country’s best museums is just about an hour away. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science was opened to the public in 1908 at its site in Denver City Park and has been expanded several times. It is a very large museum with three floors of world-class exhibits, a planetarium and an Imax Corp. theater.

The traveling exhibit “Dead Sea Scrolls” will be in the museum through Sept. 3. The exhibit includes scrolls written 2,000 years ago and 500 artifacts from the ancient Middle East. The exhibit costs $24.95 for adults and $17.95 for children ages 3-18. Tickets must be reserved, call 303-370-6000. The fee includes general admission to the museum.

Visitors planning to take in a planetarium or an Imax Corp. film will need to purchase tickets at the admission desk. The “Creatures of Light” exhibit is free with admission.

On the museum’s first level is Space Odyssey, where visitors can learn about space science in several interactive exhibits and explore Mars exhibits. Gems and minerals are also on the first level.

Anyone interested in dinosaurs should visit Historic Journey to see dozens of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures and what Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and New Mexico looked like millions of years ago.

First-class exhibits in the museum depict the South Pacific Islands, Australia and North American Indian Cultures. Explore Colorado, Botswana, Africa, South America and Australia through the exhibits.

There are interactive activities for children throughout the museum and in the Discovery Zone, which is designed for children. The interactive

features include a dinosaur kids can climb on, construction or science, a big backyard, an explorer’s house and a waterway, all encouraging children to explore, discover, experiment and play.

T-Rex Café is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first floor, near the museum store. The café has salads, entrees, pizza and sandwiches. The snack bar nearby offers a variety of snacks including candy, muffins, and drinks. It is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with seating in the atrium.

Travel distance75 miles

Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Christmas Day

Cost Adults, $16.95 Ages 3-18, $11.95 Active duty and retired military members are admitted free by showing military identi�cation. �ere is an additional charge for planetarium shows or Imax Corp. �lms. Parking is free

Contact 2001 Colorado Ave.Denver, CO 80205303-370-6000https://www.dmns.org

The Colorado Capitol building in downtown Denver is easy to spot – it is the one with the golden dome, which seems appropriate since the Colorado Territory and later the state of Colorado came about because of gold.

Before gold was found, what is now Colorado had few residents in the 1850s – some traders at Bent’s Fort, a few trappers, the occasional settler or adventurer and Native Americans.

Later, a group of prospectors from Georgia arrived in 1858 and settled in what is now Denver. The group heard

gold might be found around the Platte River. Sure enough, a small amount was found. Gold was later found near Black Hawk, Golden, Breckenridge, Fairplay and Alma, and the Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush was on. Although no gold was found on Pikes Peak, the story had spread that gold was just lying around on the mountain waiting to be picked up. Thousands of wannabe millionaires headed west in their covered wagons emblazoned with “Pikes Peak or Bust.” The travelers stopped in Colorado City for supplies before heading up Ute Pass.

Congress formed Colorado Territory, which created a need for government services; Colorado City was named the territory capitol.

The first legislative assembly met July 7, 1862, reportedly in a log cabin, which is now in Bancroft Park on West Colorado Avenue, but not for long. The group agreed on little, other than to never again convene in Colorado City. The capitol was moved to Golden and later to Denver.

The Colorado Capitol building is built of materials found in Colorado. The outer walls are 5-feet thick Colorado granite. The foundation is made of Fort Collins sandstone and the marble walls were cut from Colorado marble. Wainscoting in the building is made of rare rose onyx from Beulah.

The interior of the capitol is luxurious with a grand marble staircase, carved Corinthian doors, stained glass windows and murals depicting Colorado’s history. Because Denver is known as the mile-high city, a brass plate is on the steps of the west-side entrance identifying the step that is exactly 5,280 feet in elevation.

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The Colorado Capitol building in downtown Denver is made of Colorado materials, including its gold dome.

The interior view of the Colorado capitol, located in downtown Denver, is quite luxurious with a grand marble staircase.

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The Space Odyssey exhibit, located in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, draws in a crowd of viewers.


“Degas: A Passion for Perfection” is a new exhibit in the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. Admission to the Degas exhibit is $24 for adults and $5 for ages 6-18. The ticket includes general admission to the museum. A parking garage is nearby. Visit http://www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-913-0130 for information.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday, at 12:05 p.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. This annual parade includes 100 parade entries, including marching bands, fl oats, classic cars and bagpipers. The parade is free and runs south along Tejon Street.

The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has the following events coming up; call 520-SHOW for ticket information:

• Chicago, Tuesday• “Let it Be,” March 26• “Riverdance – The 20th Anniversary World Tour,”

March 27-29• “Celtic Woman – Homecoming Tour,” May 23The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci

Blvd. has these upcoming events:• The Harlem Globetrotters, Sunday• “Disney on Ice: Frozen” March 23-25• Jeff Dunham and his puppets present “Passively

Aggressive,” April 5

For tickets and more information, call 520-SHOW or visit http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com.

Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad daily and catch a glimpse of the winter season aboard the train. Now through Saturday there’s a Winterfest Special, $10 off every ticket on the 12:30 p.m. train. Call 888-724-5748 to make a reservation and get the discount. The train leaves and returns to the depot in Cañon City.

Memorial Hall, 2 City Hall Place in Pueblo, has these performances upcoming:

• “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,” April 24 at 7:30 p.m.

• The Midtown Men are on stage May 3 at 7 p.m.Call the box offi ce for information: 719-

542-1100 or to purchase tickets by phone, call 866-722-8844.

The 2018 U.S. Senior Open will be held at the Broadmoor Hotel Golf Course June 25 to July 1. Call 471-6493 or visit the Centennial Shop at the Broadmoor to purchase tickets.

“Let it Be” is March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center. For one night, the fab four come together performing some hits, like “Hey Jude” and others. Call 520-7469 for ticket information.

The Theater League’s Broadway at Pikes Peak Center 2018-2019 Series includes “Cinderella,” Dec. 11-12; “The Sound of Music,” Jan. 8-9; “Evita,” Feb. 12-13, 2019; “Les Miserables; “ and “Rat Pack Christmas.” Season tickets for the fi rst four shows are now being sold at prices beginning at $155. Visit http://www.

broadwayatpikespeakcentr.com or the box offi ce, 190 S. Cascade Ave.

“Androcles and the Lion,” is a prize-winning play in the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St. through April 1. Tickets are $10 for children 12 and under and $20 for adults. This show is rec-ommended for ages 5 and older. Call the box offi ce at 634-5583.

“The League of Wives, Vietnam’s POW/MIA Allies and Advocates” is a new exhibit that opens March 24 in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The exhibit is free and opens to the public at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. there is a book talk with Heath Lee about her forthcoming book, “The League of Wives: A True Story of Survival and Rescue from the Vietnam Homefront.” The book is to be published in 2019. Reservations are required for the book talk; call 385-5990. A panel discussion by The League of Wives is at 2 p.m. Reservations are required. The museum is at 215 S. Tejon St. and is free and open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Parking is at meters street side.

Monster Jam tickets are on sale for the event set for April 27-29 in the Broadmoor World Arena. Visit http://www.broadmoorworldarena.com or call 520-SHOW.

A Weekend of Jazz at the Broadmoor is April 12-13, featuring Earl Klugh, Vanessa Williams, Bob James Trio and West Coast Jam. Call 855-585-8590 for information.

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Hambone’s CrossFit Team Competition event is Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Waller Physical Fitness Center. In-person registration ends Friday at 8 p.m. T-shirt included with paid registration only (while supplies last). A team consists of two people. Must be ages 18 or older to attend. Waiver required for participation. Open to the public. Gate access procedures apply.

The Grant Library presents a Teen Technology event Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The free event is open to DOD identification card holders ages 12-18. The Science Matters group will demonstrate cutting-edge science for teens. No registration is required. Call 526-2350 for more information.

Military kids unite with Marvel Superheroes event — will take place March 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Exchange in the toy department. Fort Carson kids ages 4 and up will have the chance to go on an interactive adven-ture inspired by the upcoming film “Avengers: Infinity War.” Marvel Universe Unites is one of several events planned by the Exchange in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

The Grant Library holds story time Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event provides children with an opportunity to interact

with children of similar ages while listening to stories, singing songs and making crafts. It is open to children up to age 6 and their guardians.

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

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 specials:• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m.

Call 526-5542 for more information.TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support

group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second �oor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Participants must present military identi�cation or government identi�cation at �tness 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 https://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest.

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SportsStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Disrespectful used an amazing 3-point shot in regulation time and stifling defense in overtime to capture the 2018 Fort Carson post basketball championship March 8 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness center.

Disrespectful and Progression were the last of the 12 teams that began the tournament to see who would be crowned the post intramural champion’s standing. Each of the teams had to win three games to reach the championship game and both were poised and confident it would win the contest.

Early on, it was difficult to see which team had an advantage as each team played outstanding defense combined with a bit of nervousness to keep the game score low. As the first half played out, Disrespectful grabbed the first six point or more lead and stretched it to eight points before Progression came storming back to tie the game and take a six-point lead of its own.

As the game played out, neither team could break too far away from the other, which made for some very intense and interesting basketball. It was going to take steady hands and nerves of steel to survive this contest and both teams were up to the challenge.

Disrespectful trailed 57-49 with a minute and 52 seconds remaining and it looked like Progression was on its way to victory. Disrespectful turned up its defense, got three consecutive steals and three consecutive baskets to close within one point at 57-56. Progression then scored a field goal to take a 3-point lead with under 15 seconds remaining and it looked like Progression was again on its way to a championship. Disrepectful’s Jiles had one more magical moment in his right hand however as he got the ball on the right baseline and put up a three-point shot that hit nothing but net, sending the game into overtime.

In the overtime Disrespectful got the early lead and was able to hold on to secure the 2018 post intramural championship.

Disrespectful wins post championship

Above: Alex Jiles drives to the basket to score during the intramural basketball

championship game March 8 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

Below: Disrespectful’s guard, Rico Middlebrook, drives past Marcus Kearney, second from left, and Devante Peglee, right, to score during the post intramural championship game.

Left: Disrespectful player, Kevin Paul, left, shoots the basketball over Progression defender , Devante Peglee, during the intramural basketball championship.


Waller Physical Fitness Center will hold its annual Hambone Crossfit team competition Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. According to Waller officials, the event is designed to have two-person men’s and women’s teams. It is open to the public 18 years and older. The cost for the event is $20 per team. Also, Hambone classes are held each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:15 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:15 p.m. at Waller. Call 526-2742 for information.

McKibben Physical Fitness Center’s male locker room will undergo maintenance work Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. McKibben officials said showers will not be available during this time. For more information contact the fitness center at 526-2597.

The next Commanding General’s (CG) Golf Scramble is scheduled for April 6 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event, which begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold this year’s final CG scramble in November. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The Fort Carson Athletic Officials Association will hold a referee clinic for anyone interested in learning how to be an official, Monday at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center’s south softball complex. Anyone inter-ested in learning how to officiate basketball, volleyball, football, softball or soccer should contact Willie Chatman at sugarray66(underscore)[email protected].

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox hold auditions for national anthem singers on the main stage in the Chapel Hills Mall Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Officials are looking for soloists, duets, trios and quartets to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America” during the upcoming Pacific Coast League season. According to Sky Sox officials, the top performer of the day will be selected to

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How did you get started playing sports?

I am from South Carolina and sports are a big thing there. If I wasn’t running track, I was playing football or basketball. I didn’t play baseball because that happened the same time as track season and track is my favorite sport, which I didn’t want to give up.

What is your favorite moment in sports?

In high school, the fi rst time I touched a football in my sophomore year, was the season I ran 80 yards for a touchdown. The offensive line created a hole up the middle of the fi eld and I took off. I used my speed to outrun everyone to the end zone.

What would you consider your biggest disappointment in your sports career?

I was disappointed that I didn’t win the state hurdles championship after being number one in the state for the entire season. I fi nished fi fth in the state fi nal race after being the number one hurdler all year. It was cold and rainy, and we got to the stadium late and I didn’t feel like I had enough time

to warm up and stretch properly. I was also on the 4x100 meter team and we had just won that race when I had to turn around and compete in the hurdles.

If you could go back in time and play a sport you did not play what would it be?

I think I would like to play golf. I took up the sport later in life, and I really enjoy it. If I started playing a little earlier in life, I think I would have really enjoyed it a lot.

If you could go spend a day with an athlete who would it be?

I would like to talk to Usain Bolt who is undoubtedly the best sprinter ever. His form and the way he competed was great. I would love to hear how he transformed from a 400-meter sprinter to a 100-meter sprinter which is pretty hard to do and especially someone with his height.

People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that …

I had a 45-inch vertical leap when I was younger. It is about 36 inches now. It was awesome because no one expected someone at my height, 5’7”, to be able to jump that high.

Mountaineer Athlete of the WeekLorenzo Jones

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sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “God Bless America” on Independence Day. The second place finisher will earn the opportunity to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” on opening day, April 10. The remaining people selected will be invited to per-form at a home game during the 2018 season, which runs through Sept. 3. Contact the Sky Sox promo-tions department at 597-1449 for more information.

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locker room showers are currently closed due to water damage and must be rebuilt. Once the family locker rooms are completed, work will start on the men’s showers and then the women’s 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. The work is expected to be complete by summer.

The National Physique Committee Northern Colorado Bikini, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Figure, Fitness, Men’s Physique, NPC, Women’s Physique championships will be held in Denver April 14. The event takes

place at the Marriott Hotel Denver Tech Center, 4900 S. Syracuse Street, Denver, Colorado 80237. Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. and the finals begin at 4 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox open their home season April 10 at 6:40 p.m. when they host the New Orleans Baby Cakes, the Miami Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate, at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The Sky Sox will also host the Baby Cakes April 12 at 6:40 p.m. before hosting the Round Rock Express, the Texas Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate, April 13 at 6:40 p.m.; April 14 at 4 p.m.; April 15 at 1:30 p.m. and April 16 at 11:05 a.m.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will host its annual free Clubs for Kids event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28. Participating children will be given a golf club to keep and a gift bag with some swag, golf course officials said. Children will receive a free 10-minute lesson, a free round of footgolf, two games of bowling and three bags of range balls. There will be birdie ball and inflatable targets as well as representatives from the Starting New at Golf organization.

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

The Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation office holds indoor climbing wall orientation classes every other Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the outdoor recreation facility. Class instruction includes knot tying, belay techniques and climbing communication. People who complete the course will be certified to use the indoor climbing walls at post fitness facilities. The course can also be a prerequisite for more advanced climbing trips and programs. Classes are $20 per session. Register at Outdoor Recreation or call 526-5176.

Interested in being considered to be the Mountaineer Athlete of the Week? Email Walt Johnson at [email protected] and you or an athlete you know could be highlighted in a future edition of the Mountaineer. The only criteria is to be a Soldier or Family member in good standing and play intramural, varsity or All-Army level sports.

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Staff member, Sean Price, right, presents Paul Rendell with his awards for winning the 3-point shooting contest at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center March 9. Rendell was one of 22 athletes who participated in the contest.

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