Vol. 67 No. 43 Oct. 30, 2009 Word of the month: Respect · 2009. 10. 30. · 2 MOUNTAINEER — Oct. 30, 2009 This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for

by Rick EmertMountaineer staff

Leaders from Fort Carson and civic leaders from thePikes Peak region gathered at Penrose House Oct. 22 fora ceremony to sign the Army Community Covenant.

The covenant, a pledge of support for Soldiersand their Families, is signedin communities near Armyinstallations worldwide.

“The community covenantwas designed … to rally thesupport of the community tocome together and make astrong commitment toward ourmen and women in uniformand their Families that …while they are in harm’s way

protecting our nation — our freedom — thecommunity stands strongly behind them,” saidTerrance McWilliams, a former Fort Carsoncommand sergeant major who is the director ofmilitary support for the El Pomar Foundation,during remarks at the signing ceremony.

Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera saidFort Carson’s Soldiers andFamilies are part of the familyin the Pikes Peak region.

“In Colorado Springs, wewill do everything we can tomake sure to take care of menand women in uniform andtheir Families,” Rivera said.“You are a part of our family,part of our community. Wedon’t view you as the installation

just south of us; we view you as part of the PikesPeak region and part of our family.”

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort CarsonCommanding General Maj. Gen. David G. Perkinscalled the covenant a “sacred document … built uponfaith” and noted that Soldiers have their own covenant.

“We have almost 50,000 Soldiers and Families onFort Carson of which about 5,000 are currentlydeployed in combat. We will continue to deploy …thousands from Fort Carson,” Perkins said. “Theyhave a covenant with our nation that they are swornto defend our liberty, the liberty of all the people inthis nation as well as those around the world, andover 400 of those Soldiers from 4th Infantry Divisionhave paid the ultimate sacrifice in living up to theirpart of their covenant.

Carson, community leaders sign covenantPhoto by Zvia Bird

by Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle3rd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Road guards in blue physicaltraining belts managed traffic, leadingconvoys of tactical vehicles across

intersections to staging areas foreventual loading onto rail cars.

The black Phoenix emblem freshlystenciled on the sides of the vehiclessignified the final moments beforethe 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division deploys for an

upcoming training rotation at theNational Training Center in FortIrwin, Calif.

More than 3,800 Soldiers from the3rd BCT, including supporting elementsfrom units across Fort Carson, spentthe final weeks of October preparing

vehicles and equipment to deploy toNTC for an upcoming rotation at thecombat training center.

“Our goal is to make sure we arefully functioning as a combat unit

‘Iron’ Brigade hits the tracks

CommunityCommunity Fall backFall back

Page 11 Don’t forget to set theclocks back Sunday 2 a.m.

IINNSSIIDDEE

Vol. 67 No. 43 Oct. 30, 2009

Word of the month: Respect

See Covenant on page 4

See Tracks on page 3

We will sign thecovenant here in ink,but those Soldierssigned theircovenant in blood.

‘’— Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins

6-8 p.m. Saturday on Fort Carson

HalloweenHalloween

Signers of the Army Community Covenant, including leadership from Fort Carson andcivic leaders from the Pikes Peak region, listen as Terrance McWilliams, former Fort

Carson post command sergeant major, now director of military support for El PomarFoundation, speaks to the audience at the covenant signing ceremony Oct. 22.

2 MOUNTAINEER — Oct. 30, 2009

This commercial enterprise newspaper is

an authorized publication for members of the

Department of Defense. Contents of the

Mountaineer are not necessarily the official

view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or

the Department of the Army. Printed circulation

is 12,000 copies.

The editorial content of the Mountaineer

is the responsibility of the Public Affairs

Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.:

526-4144. The e-mail address is

[email protected].

The Mountaineer is posted on the

Internet at http://csmng.com.

The Mountaineer is an unofficial

publication authorized by AR 360-1. The

Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs

Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in

no way connected with the Department of the

Army, under exclusive written contract with

Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year.

The appearance of advertising in this

publication, including inserts or supplements,

does not constitute endorsement by the

Department of the Army or Colorado Springs

Military Newspaper Group, of the products or

services advertised. The printer reserves the

right to reject advertisements.

Everything advertised in this publication

shall be made available for purchase, use or

patronage without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, national origin, age, marital

status, physical handicap, political affiliation

or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser,

user or patron. If a violation or rejection of

this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser

is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print

advertising from that source until the violation

is corrected. For display advertising call

634-5905.

All correspondence or queries regarding

advertising and subscriptions should be directed

to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper

Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300,

Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905.

The Mountaineer’s editorial content is

edited, prepared and provided by the Public

Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort

Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144.

Releases from outside sources are so

indicated. The deadline for submissions to the

Mountaineer is close of business the week

before the next issue is published. The

Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit

submissions for newspaper style, clarity and

typographical errors.

Policies and statements reflected in the

news and editorial columns represent views

of the individual writers and under no

circumstances are to be considered those of

the Department of the Army.

Reproduction of editorial material is

authorized. Please credit accordingly.

MOUNTAINEERCommanding General:

Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins

Garrison Commander:

Col. Robert F. McLaughlin

Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:

Dee McNutt

Chief, Print and Web Communications:

Douglas M. Rule

Editor: Julie M. Lucas

Staff Writers: Rick Emert

Devin Fisher

Zvia Bird

Sgt. Jeffrey Smith

Happenings: Nel Lampe

Sports Writer: Walt Johnson

Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall

Classified advertising329-5236

Display advertising634-5905

Mountaineer editor526-4144

Post information526-5811

Post weather hotline526-0096

Txt msgN killin eng lngwijCommentary by Rick EmertMountaineer staff

I recently saw a young woman crossing a busy intersection during rush hour with her head down, eyes glued to her cell phone.

First, I wondered if she had even looked at the crossing signal to see if it was safe to cross. Had someone“texted” her to alert her that the signal had changed? Did she have an “app” for that?

People use their cell phones to send text messages at work, in school, at movie theaters and even — OMG (oh my God) — while driving.

A September press release from the Department ofTransportation cited two fatal motor-vehicle accidents and atrain accident in which the drivers and train operator weretexting on cell phones. The three accidents killed 27 peopleand injured 135 others, according to the release. When doesit become apparent that texting behind the wheel isn’t safe?

That young woman also made me think about what texting is doing to our literacy and the English language in general.

Sure, it has increased communication — almost alwaysa good thing — between parents and children, friends andeven co-workers, but at what cost?

We are slaves to our cell phones — compare how oftenyou’ve misplaced your car keys to how often you’ve resortedto searching under the sofa cushions for your cell phone.

But, cell-phone dependency is the least of the potential

long-term problems that texting poses.What will become of the English language when the

texting generation hits its 30s? Sure, some of us with grownchildren text, too, but we are not nearly as proficient at it.

Many of us are already spelling-handicapped, and too often we rely on “spell check.”

Now, we abbreviate the simplest of words — “u” for“you,” “4” for “for” — as if typing those two additional letters is a Herculean task.

The challenge is not to come across as educated, but instead to be the fastest. I think this says somethingabout patience.

There are several required English classes at the high-school level for a reason — it is a complex language(where, wear, ware; vain, vein, vane; and for, fore, four).

What will a high school book report look like if thistrend continues (“The 411 on R&J”)?

What might a job resume look like (im4job)? The key to learning new vocabulary words, a

necessity in communicating effectively, is to use them in conversation and writing. How will children retain such vocabulary words as inculcate, persnickety orimpuissance if there is no practical (two characters or less) text abbreviation for them? Such words willbecome the dinosaurs of the information age.

Next time your thumbs fly across your cell phone’sQWERTY keyboard to send a 16-characters-or-less,unpunctuated sentence void of wit or thought, offer up a moment of silence for our dying language.

Carson holds Veterans Day runFort Carson Public Affairs Office

Fort Carson, the 4thInfantry Division and tenantunits will conduct a four-mileinstallation run Thursday inobservance of Veterans Day.

Runners will organize by uniton Founders’ Field, Manhart Fieldand in front of the 4th Inf. Div.headquarters building at 6:15 a.m.The run will start at 6:30 a.m.

The runners will travelnorth on Wetzel Avenue, turningright on Ellis Street until coming to Magrath Avenue. Theroute of the run will continuesouth on Magrath Avenue untilTitus Boulevard. The runners

will turn right on Titus, jognorth on Specker Avenue, continuing on to Wetzel Avenuebehind the Outdoor RecreationComplex. The run will finish at Ironhorse Park near theSpecial Events Center.

Uniform for installation runparticipants is as follows: servicespecific winter improved physicalfitness uniforms to include shorts,long sleeved shirt, white socks,running shoes, knit cap, gloveswith inserts and reflective belts.Unit and section-specific itemsare not authorized. Mounted anddismounted color guard and detailpersonnel will wear the same uniform. Mountain Post Team

civilians are also welcome andshould dress accordingly.

The regular physical trainingroute will be closed as normal.Magrath Avenue will be closedfrom 6:30-8 a.m; Minick Avenuewill be closed 6:30-7:30 a.m. All traffic control points will bemanned as required, except TCPs9 and 10 — Wetzel Avenue fromSpecker Avenue to PrussmanBoulevard — which will be closedfrom 6:30 a.m. until the eventconcludes. Wetzel Avenue in frontof 4th Inf. Div. headquarters, willbe closed at approximately 6:15a.m. until the runners are clear of TCP 4 at the corner of WetzelAvenue and Ellis Street.

3Oct. 30, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER

and training for our role aswe advise and assist,” saidCommand Sgt. Maj. HenryWilliams, 3rd BrigadeSpecial Troops Battalion,3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“The Soldiers are verymotivated,” Williams said.“About 30 percent are newSoldiers that have neverbeen to NTC.”

The Soldiers of 3rd BCTdemonstrated their motivationwhile preparing, inspectingand rail loading 1,170 tacticalvehicles to be shipped bytrain from Fort Carson toNTC, said Chief WarrantOfficer 2 Kenneth Laramore,3rd BCT mobility officer incharge of developing theplanning and timeline of therail-load operations.

“By far, this is one of thesmoothest operations I’veparticipated in,” saidLaramore, who has conducted12 rail-load operations in hiscareer, including four at theMountain Post.

Laramore said many of

the units from Fort Carson,such as the 573rd MovementControl Team, 43rdSustainment Brigade, thathelped in the effort byinspecting and validatingcargo preparations, proved tobe valuable resources for the“Iron” Brigade as it preparesfor the rotation to the combattraining center.

The rail load operationswere completed in the lastweek of October without anysafety violations or incidents,said Williams.

“This is attributed toleader involvement,” saidWilliams, who also talkedabout the required morningsafety briefs and emphasis onSoldier visibility. “Leader-ship is always on the ground.”

The Soldiers of 3rd BCTare tentatively scheduled todepart Fort Carson for NTCin the final days of October,and, after three weeks ofintensive training in prepara-tion for their upcomingdeployment in support ofOperation Iraqi Freedom,will return in time to enjoythe Thanksgiving holiday.

from page 1

TTTTrrrraaaacccckkkkssss

Photo by Pfc. Khori Johnson

Sgt. Michael Zinsmeister, assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, sweeps snow off the flat-bed rail cars scheduled to transport the brigade’stactical vehicles to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.

392-0181

Get Pre-Approved!Call Our

Credit Hotline

3265 South Academy Blvd.Academy at Jetwing next to KFC

CAR AUDIO • CAR ALARMS • WHEELS & TIRES • WINDOW TINT • HOME STEREO • FURNITURE • COMPUTERS

Free Delivery & E-Z Credit

on qualifying TVsWe have TVs to fit

your style & budget!

FREE DVD PLAYERwhen you purchase

BIG Screen TV. See store for details.

Up To $5000 CreditGet It With EZ-Credit

TAKE IT HOME TODAY!

Car Audio$59 per

month

1200 Watts, Dual Wooferswith FREE Installation!

Wii, PS3, XBOXand accessories

$19permonth

Laptop & DesktopComputers from

$59Work & Play at Top Speed!

Also check out our Car Stereos and Video Systems!

permonth

Bedrooms Starting At$49

Create you own Personal Retreat!

permonth

Living Rooms From$59

Get cozy tonight with Immediate Delivery!

permonth

Full House Starting At$99

Living Room, Dining Room & Bedroom!

permonth

17Pieces!

E-Z Credit!Get it TODAY with our

easy credit plans.See store for more details.

FREE Lamps!When you purchase anySofa & Loveseat Combo.

See store for more details.

Immediate

Delivery

InStock!

AllWatches on Sale!

All models similar to illustration; Some quantities limited; subject to prior sale. Installed price includes basic labor. Required parts extra. No double discounts.


“We will sign the covenanthere in ink, but those Soldierssigned their covenant in blood.”

Perkins said the support fromthe surrounding communitiesallows Soldiers to deploy withoutworrying about their Familiesback on the home front.

“We have … Soldiers inharm’s way with their Familiesback here. Seventy percent ofthose Families actually live off

post,” he said. “The fact that thecommunity will sign a covenantbasically agreeing to continue tosupport them with numbers ofprograms and quite honestly justsort of helping their morale andtheir esprit de corps means theworld to the Soldiers who are inAfghanistan or Iraq or whereverthey are.”

While the Mountain Post’sSoldiers and Family membersmay not know all of the programsavailable to them in their off-postcommunities, they do notice the

support from the community,Perkins said.

“They might not know everylittle detail, but probably what ismore important to them is thatthey feel the support that’s outthere, whether it’s just peoplecoming up to them on the streetand saying ‘thank you forserving,’ whether it’s donationspeople make,” he said. “Theyhave this sense that they live ina community where peopleappreciate the sacrifice they aremaking as Soldiers.”

from page 1

CCCCoooovvvveeeennnnaaaannnntttt

Army Community Covenant signers• Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding

general, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson

• Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, U.S. ArmyGarrison commander

• Lionel Rivera, mayor of Colorado Springs

• Jim Bensberg, chairman of the board of commissioners, El Paso County

• Scott Trainor, Fountain city manager

• William J. Hybl, civilian aide to the secretary of the Army and chairman and chief executive officer of El Pomar Foundation

• Sgt. 1st Class Justin Widhalm and his wife, Jennifer, representing the Families of Fort Carson

Halloween tips• Cross streets at corners.• Walk, don’t run.•Use a flashlight. •A parent should accompany younger

children.• Instruct children not to eat treats until

checked by parents.• Approach only houses with porch lights on.• Masks should not cover eyes.• Children should be able to walk without

tripping on costumes.

The Fort Carson Provost Marshal Office willhave extra patrol cars in residential areas. Alllost children whose sponsor cannot be quicklylocated, will be transported to the PMO atbuilding 2700, desk sergeant 526-2333.


Soldier, Airman rescuehit-and-run victimStory and photo by Stacie ShainWarrior Transition Battalion Public Affairs Officer

Jeremy Russeau went from watching “TheHangover” to being run over in a crosswalk on abusy Colorado Springs street Oct. 16.

Fortunately for Russeau, combat lifesaver Sgt.1st Class Travion Smith, Fort Carson’s WarriorTransition Battalion, and his friend, Tech. Sgt.Rodney Reed, Peterson Air Force Base’s 21st SpaceWing, were heading north on Academy Boulevardmoments after the accident.

“Reed saw something on the road, lying next to thecurb and yelled for me to stop,” said Smith. “I swervedthen pulled about 30 feet in front of the ‘object.’”

The “object” was Russeau, whose body had beenthrown 25 feet from the crosswalk at Chelton Roadand Academy Boulevard, where he had been struck.Reed said that he had a gut feeling that what he sawin the road was a person.

“I just thought it had the look of a body,” he said.Once Smith saw Russeau, he ran back to his vehicle,

grabbed his first-aid kit and asked Reed to call 911.

As Smith placed a blanket over Russeau andReed requested an ambulance, both menflagged down another vehicle and asked him topull in behind Russeau to block traffic.

“Cars were shooting by us,” Smith said. “Iwas worried we were going to get hit, so we gota car coming in the southbound lane to turnaround and pull up right behind us, turn on hisflashers and block the traffic.”

With boundaries marked and traff icdiverted around the scene, Smith and Reedthen turned their attention fully to monitoringRusseau. While Reed answered questionsfrom the emergency dispatcher, Smith tried to keepRusseau warm and conscious.

“He was shaking and we were afraid he wasgoing to go into shock,” Smith said. “He was lying onthe cold ground and his body had taken a big hit.”

Police estimate that the car was traveling 40-50miles per hour when it hit Russeau.

Smith said he kept Russeau talking untilparamedics arrived.

“I just wanted to keep him awake, and he keptsaying ‘OK, I’m here. I’m still here,’” Smith said.

But Russeau doesn’t even remember meetingSmith and Reed, much less talking to them, until theyvisited him at his home two days after the accident.

“The last thing I remember is bright lights and thennothing else until I woke up in the ambulance,” Russeausaid. “They told me I was talking, but I don’t rememberany of it. They told me what happened when I woke upin the ambulance and was spitting out rocks. I was like,‘How’d that get in my mouth?’I didn’t feel any pain untilI woke up and then everything hurt.”

Sgt. 1st Class Travion Smith, center, Warrior TransitionBattalion, and his friend, Tech. Sgt. Rodney Reed, right, PetersonAir Force Base’s 21st Space Wing, visit with Jeremy Russeau.Smith and Reed assisted Russeau after he was struck by a car.

See Rescue on page 7


Post holds NDEAM observanceStory and photo by Spc. Shameka D. Edwards4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

“The day you tell a man in themilitary you can’t, is the day you openthe door for him to prove you wrong,”said retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer2nd Class Dave Roever, guest speakerat Fort Carson’s first formal ceremonyobserving National DisabilityEmployment Awareness Month.

Roever, a minister and publicspeaker, said he travels around thecountry and has been to Iraq five timesHe has visited the United ArabEmirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait andAfghanistan, speaking to woundedservicemembers to motivate them tonever lose sight of their dreams.

The Mountain Post EqualOpportunity Team hosted theNDEAM event at the ElkhornConference Center Oct. 19.

“The numbers of disabled employeesare increasing,” said Sgt. 1st Class BillShipman, Equal Opportunity advisor,Headquarters and HeadquartersCompany, 10th Special Forces Group(Airborne). “The Army is changing andthe goal is to keep wounded warriorsinside the force.”

“Most people with disabilities, if

you give them a chance, they appreci-ate it; they try harder and go all outeven more so than those not injured,”said Col. Jim Pasquarette, 4th Inf. Div.deputy commanding general-support.

The Department of Defenseactively hires servicemembers andcivilians with disabilities, he added.

Charlotte Spencer, WarriorTransition Unit Family ReadinessSupport assistant, said every Familyin the WTU could benefit fromemployment consideration because ofthe challenges Soldiers and theirFamilies face.

“Mr. Roever is an expert at sur-viving challenges and helping othersthrough their challenges,” Spencersaid, addressing Roever’s commitmentto helping wounded servicemembers.

Roever told Soldiers and civiliansabout the burns that cover more than80 percent of his body.

“I’m proud of my scars andstripes,” Roever said, referring to thewounds he suffered while servingduring the Vietnam War.

“I could have sat back for the restof my life and watched televisionthrough my toes after I was injured, orI could have gotten up and donesomething about it,” Roever said toencourage wounded Soldiers to not lettheir disabilities define them.

After his speech, Kathy Wamplersang “Hero” to the audience of 4thInf. Div. and Fort Carson Soldiersand civilians.

Wampler, a singer in Roever’sentourage, said she has traveled withhim for more than 19 years, followinghis speeches with songs of encour-agement for wounded warriors.

Roever and his wife, Brenda, are

co-founders of Eagles Summit Ranch;Roever Learning and Resource Center,near Westcliffe, where wounded warriorsare trained in various fields to helpothers through their journey of healing.

Roever ended his address by tellingthose in attendance to “hire those thatare impaired. Let them know that weare not through with them by puttingthem to work.”

Kathy Wampler sings “Hero” to Soldiers and civilians after Dave Roever, minister andpublic speaker, addressed the audience at Fort Carson’s observance of NationalDisability Employment Awareness Month. The Fort Carson Equal Opportunity Teamsponsored the engagement, which was held at the Elkhorn Conference Center Oct. 19.

Financing Available

Comprehensive Cosmetic Care for Women

Gregory F. Bland, M.D., F.A.C.S.Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Gertrudes R. Bland, R.N., BSNSkin Care Specialist

CALIFORNIA TRAINED

10% MilitaryDiscount For

All Procedures(New Clients Only)

597-4500South Academy at Fountain

www.FrontRangeHonda.comHours ~ Sales: M-T 8:am -9:pm F: 8:am-8:pm S 8:am-7:pm / Service: M-F 7:am-6:pm Sat: 8:am-5:pm.

IS PROUD TO SERVE THOSE WHO SERVE


Miscellaneous

U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program —is open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members,Department of Defense civilian employees andcontractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30a.m. at Alternate Escapes for socializing, learningmentorship principles and organizing rides.Motorcycles must be registered on post to join. Formore information, contact Master Sgt. Terry Mullinsat 526-4103 or 338-2585.Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — Mountain Postchapter, holds meetings the third Tuesday of each monthat the Family Connection. Call Staff Sgt. ChristopherHowell, 785-307-2534, for more information.Hazardous Material Control Center closure —The HMCC, building 400, will be closed Nov.26-27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.The HMCC will be open for business on VeteransDay, Nov. 11. For more information call ChristineSharpless, HMCC site manager, at 526-6013.Funded Legal Education Program — The Office ofthe Staff Judge Advocate General is accepting appli-cations for officers to attend law school. Interestedofficers should review Chapter 14, AR 27-1 to deter-mine their eligibility. This program is open to commis-sioned officers in the rank of second lieutenant-captain. Applicants must have at least two years, butnot more than six, of total active federal service at thetime legal training begins. Applicants must send theirrequest through command channels, to include theofficer’s branch manager at AHRC, with a copyfurnished to The Office of The Staff Judge AdvocateGeneral, ATTN: DAJA-PT (Yvonne Caron, 10th floor),1777 North Kent St., Rosslyn, VA 22209-2194, to bereceived before Nov. 1. Interested officers shouldcontact their local staff judge advocate for furtherinformation or Col. Randy Kirkvold, 526-1429.DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — KIRA serviceorder desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use thisnumber for emergencies or routine tasks.

• Refuse/trash — Call Eric Bailey at 526-5898when needing trash containers, trash is overflowingor emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call H.D.“Woody” Wood at 526-1854 for service needs or toreport complaints.

• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallDon Phillips at 526-9271.

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grantat 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-help toolsand equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officer represen-tative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 for reportingwind damage, snow removal concerns, damagedtraffic signs or other facility damage.

• Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody” Woodat 526-1854 to request latrines, for service or toreport damaged and overturned latrines.

BriefingsU.S. Military Academy at West Point admissions

meetings for students and Soldiers — An admissionsinformation meeting for high school students interestedin attending West Point and their parents is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Denver Marriott South,10345 Park Meadows Drive in Littleton. The presenta-tion is designed to help students learn more about theUSMA, including the admissions procedures, academicand athletic programs, cadet life and career oppor-tunities after graduation. A Soldier AdmissionsProgram meeting is Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. at the Fort CarsonEducation Center, building 1117. To be eligible, enlistedapplicants must be a U.S. citizen at time of enrollment,be between 17-23 years old on July 1 of the year admit-ted, be unmarried and have no legal obligation to sup-port a child or spouse, be medically qualified, a highschool graduate or equivalent, be of high moral characterand never have been convicted by a civilian or militarycourt of a felony, be nominated by the commander andbe eligible for reenlistment. For more information, call800-822-8762 or visit http://admissions.usma.edu.Casualty notification/assistance officer training— is held Nov. 17-20 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in theFamily Readiness Center, building 6237, room204. This training is required for all Soldiers askedto perform this solemn duty. Rank requirementsare sergeant first class-command sergeant major,warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. Formore information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 ore-mail [email protected] court martial officer training — is heldNov. 19 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Family ReadinessCenter, building 6237, room 104. This trainingteaches the roles and responsibilities of a SCMOin the casualty operations process. Only commis-sioned officers can serve in this capacity. For moreinformation call Jean Graves at 526-5613 or e-mailcarsdhrmpdcasualty@ conus.army.mil.Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays forSoldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for personnelbeing reassigned stateside. The briefings are held inbuilding 1219, room 202A; sign-in is at 6:45 a.m. andthe briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bringa copy of their orders, but must bring a pen to completeforms. Call 526-4730/4588 for more information.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month at theKit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 HarrAve. at McNierney Street. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A,on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must bewithin 120 days of their expiration term of service,but must attend the briefing no later than 30 daysprior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call526-2240/8458 for more information.Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the Education Center, building 1117,room 120. For more information, contact University ofColorado at Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdaysin building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m.,noon-1 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from any military occupational specialty,have a general technical score of at least 100, be aU.S. citizen, score 229 or higher on the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forcesphysical. Call 524-1461 or visit the Web site athttp://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of OperationCentral Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

In-processingMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.

DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operateunder the following hours:

• Wolf — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (brunch) and5-6:30 p.m. (supper).

• 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

• Iron Brigade Cafe — Mondays-Fridays 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Patton House — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Butts Army Airfield — Mondays-Fridays 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.Closed Saturdays and Sundays.Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

• Counselor Support Center — Mondays-Thursdays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Learning Resource Center/Military Occu-pational Specialty Library — Mondays-Fridays9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army PersonnelTesting/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.Claims office hours — are Mondays-Fridays 9a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Soldiers must attend amandatory briefing before receiving a claim packet.At the briefing, Soldiers must submit a Departmentof Defense Form 1840/1840R (pink form) orDefense Personnel Property Program delivery format building 6285, 526-1355.Medical Activity Correspondence Department officehours — The Correspondence (Release of Information)Office in the Patient Administration Division hours areMondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closedThursdays and on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for more information.

BOSS meetings are held thefirst and third Wednesday ofeach month at AlternateEscapes at 10 a.m. Forinformation, call 524-BOSS.

Russeau was treated and releasedfrom the hospital. After he returnedhome, Russeau’s family wanted to meetand thank the “good Samaritans” whoassisted him at the accident scene,working through local TV stations tofind them.

Allison Catalano, a friend of Reed,called him the next day and told himthat Russeau’s parents were looking forthem. Reed and Smith arranged to meetRusseau after work.

“Jeremy’s mom hugged andhugged me,” Smith said.

Russeau called Smith and Brownhis heroes.

“Those guys are amazing,” hesaid. “They stayed right beside me,helped me, called the ambulance, andwaited with me until the police andambulance arrived.

“They probably don’t see them-selves as heroes, but they are.”

Russeau’s doctors expect a fullrecovery, although it may take a whilefor all the lacerations to heal and thepain to go away.

“I’m a little slow, but I’m walkingaround OK,” Russeau said. “I’ll have towait a few weeks before I can go to work.”

For the family, it was no surprisethat a Soldier and an Airman were thefirst people to stop and help Russeau.Both men represent military values suchas courage and selfless service, traits thefamily respects. Randolph Brown,Russeau’s father, is an Army veteran.The family has volunteered with theUSO, donating meals for troops.Russeau wants to become a Soldier.

Smith and Reed said they didn’t doanything special or extraordinary. Both

men, however, are shocked that no oneelse along that busy street had stoppedto help before they did.

“I can’t believe that no one elsestopped,” Smith said. “There are six laneson Academy Boulevard. We blocked oneto protect Jeremy, but cars in the otherfive just kept on going. There’s no way toknow how many cars blew right on byhim while he was on the road.”

Russeau, Smith and Reed agree thatthey’ve forged lifelong friendships.

“I’ll most definitely keep in touch,”Russeau said. “I’ll always keep them onMySpace and Facebook.”

from page 5

RRRReeeessssccccuuuueeee


Lessons from Civil War prepare leaders for futureby 4th Infantry Division PublicAffairs Office

The leadership of the 1st Battalion,66th Armor Regiment, the “IronKnights” of the 1st Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, held astaff ride Sept. 24, to the site of theBattle of Glorieta Pass. This was a CivilWar battle that occurred in the springof 1862 along the Santa Fe Trail in NewMexico Territory.

“The intent of the staff ride was touse the Battle of Glorieta Pass and thecity of Santa Fe to build the platoonleader/platoon sergeant and commander/first sergeant relationships, now, thatwill pay dividends for our Soldiers downrange,” said Lt. Col. Rodger Lemons,commander, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg.

“Additionally, the restrictive terrainthat shaped the Battle of Glorieta Passis very similar to the terrain our leaderswill face in Afghanistan,” he said.

The battle marked a critical phaseof the Confederate Army’s campaign tocontrol the gold mines of Colorado andseize key forts in California territory,said 2nd Lt. Benjamin Beltran, aplatoon leader assigned to Company E,1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg.

The Union Army gained a decisivevictory over the Confederates; Civil Warhistorians refer to the Battle of Glorieta as“the Gettysburg of the West,” as it endedany further consequential Confederateoperations in the West, he said.

During the staff ride, each of thebattalion’s companies studied andexplained different aspects of the battlewhile tying in those lessons withcontemporary operations.

“As a platoon leader, I had the

privilege of traveling along anddigesting the knowledge that the seniornoncommissioned officers and officershad about the Civil War battle andcurrent operations,” said Beltran.

The day started with a trip to FortCarson’s Pinon Canyon Training Area,where battalion leaders reconnoitered apotential site to train troops for theupcoming deployment to Afghanistan.

“We soon reached the city ofRaton at the New Mexico border, thesite marking where Union forcestraveled south to meet the Con-federate soldiers in battle,” Beltransaid. “Here we explained theoverview of the Battle of GlorietaPass, and delved into the strategicdecisions made during the battle.”

The battalion used this opportunityto emphasize the importance ofunderstanding the strategic implicationsof war and how it impacts the battleat the tactical level.

Iron Knight leaders discussed thesmall tactical mistakes that leaders on

both sides of the Civil War madethat critically impacted the overallcampaign, said Beltran.

“The Civil War leaders … learnedthe hard way that they need to con-ceptualize both the physical terrain ofthe war we fight, as well as understandthe human terrain on the battlefield,”Beltran said. “The Iron Knight leadersanalyzed these errors and discussedhow (these mistakes) can impact ourcurrent operations.”

Next, the Soldiers traveled to FortUnion, marking an important passagealong the Santa Fe Trail, which splits inKansas and rejoins in New Mexico.

As a result of location and surround-ing terrain, the fort went unchallengedby the Confederates for the duration ofthe war in the West, said Beltran.

“The fort was placed in a verysecure area and illustrated to us howterrain dictates the battlefield, and howcareful preparation and a good terrainanalysis can help win the fight,” he said.

The battalion ended the first leg of

the staff ride after arriving at Santa Fe. The following day started with a trip

to Pecos National Park, where battalionleaders analyzed the tactics andstrategies of the Union andConfederacy, further explaining howterrain impacted the Soldiers of the pastas much as it impacts Soldiers today.

“I was pleasantly surprised at theability of the Soldiers to analyze the battle and use those lessons for thepresent,” said Don Pettijohn, parkranger of Pecos National Park.

The battalion analyzed the person-alities and characteristics of the keyleaders in the battle and how theirdecisions affected the soldiers and theactions that turned the tide of the battle,said Beltran.

“We toured several key locations ofthe battlefield; saw the difficulties thatthe Soldiers faced in the past due to therough terrain of New Mexico; and sawhow the Union Soldiers used the terrainto their advantage to destroy theConfederate supply lines and win thewar in the West,” Beltran said.

The rocky, mountainous terrainprovided the leaders a firsthand viewof the challenges that type of terrainwill present to forces in Afghanistan,he added.

“All the effort, preparation andstudying of the facts of the battlethat our leaders put in made thestaff ride that much more educational,understandable and enjoyable,” saidCommand Sgt. Maj. Stephen Gray,senior enlisted leader of the 1st Bn.,66th Armor Regt.

Editor’s Note: This article isderived from a commentary written by2nd Lt. Benjamin Bertran.

Photo by Capt. David Barry

A member of the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, points out locations on a map and explains about the terrain of theU.S. during a leadership-building exercise last month.

Having an Open House?Let our readers know!

For more information call 719-329-5236or email m

ONLY $30


Polartec® is a registered trademark of Polartec, LLC. ©Polartec 2009

Polartec®’s mission is to provide a clothing system that serves as a combat multiplier, keeping our soldiers comfortable, dry and warm in all environments and weather conditions. As part of the only offi cial GEN III ECWCS, Levels I, II and III feature lighter and less bulky Polartec® Power Dry® and Polartec®

Thermal Pro® fabrics. The system is designed to keep you effective, lethal and focused on today’s battlefi eld. Find out more about offi cial Polartec® military apparel at TheRealGEN3.com.

Always look for the Polartec® label on the U.S. Army’s official GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS).

You

Name It...

We Got

It!

Support the wonderfulbusinesses & services

that adornthe pages of the

Mountaineer.

U.S. SURPLUSAIR SOFT

HEADQUARTERS

HOURS: MON-FRI, 9:00AM-5:30PM, SAT 10AM-5PM

at your Fun Store2475 S. Academy

574-8993

WE SELL:

FREEFOR

2 MONTHSWITH THIS AD

**New Customers Only **

10% MILITARY DISCOUNT

2 LOCATIONSTO SERVE YOU

3150 Boychuk Ave719-391-1900

4750 Scarlet Drive719-282-1000


Mountain Post holds retention awards by Sgt. 1st Class Brent Williams4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

“I — state your name — do solemnly swear thatI will support and defend the Constitution of theUnited States against all enemies, foreign anddomestic; that I will bear true faith and allegianceto the same; and that I will obey the orders of thePresident of the United States and the orders ofthe off icers appointed over me, according toregulations and the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice. So help me God.”

Col. Jeffrey Bailey, 4th Infantry Division deputycommanding general–maneuver, administered thesewords — the Oath of Enlistment — re-enlisting fiveMountain Post Soldiers, Oct. 16, to kick-off the 4thInf. Div. and Fort Carson 2009 Retention AwardsBreakfast at the ElkhornConference Center.

Career counselors andretention noncommissionedofficers from across thedivision and the installationcame together for the annualbreakfast to recognize theirchains of command, whohave done an outstanding jobkeeping the nation’s bestSoldiers in the Army, saidMaster Sgt. Andrew Staats,4th Inf. Div. career counselor.

Bailey and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A.Dailey, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, hosted the4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson CommandingGeneral’s Fiscal 2009 Retention Awards Ceremonyduring the breakfast to congratulate the top brigadeand battalion leaders.

The ceremony also recognized the Fort CarsonCareer Counselor of the Year and Full-TimeReenlistment NCO of the Year “Early Bird” winners,— career counselors and their teams — who closedout mission first in the fiscal year, said Staats.

“We hear so many people say they are doing it

for the money, and that is just not true,” saidStaats. “Bottom line is 90 percent, if not 100percent, of these Soldiers that re-enlist, they aredoing it for the guy to their right and left. Theyjust love what they do and that is what makes ourjob so satisfactory.”

The 4th Inf. Div. command team presented theFort Carson Top Brigade Retention Award to the43rd Sustainment Brigade in recognition forbeing the top brigade during fiscal 2009 with anoverall accomplishment rate of 140 percent of itsretention goals.

The Fort Carson Top Battalion for 2009 was the68th Combat Service Support Battalion, 43rd SB,achieving its award for meeting 164 percent of itsretention goals for the fiscal year.

Dailey and Bailey also presented the CommandingGeneral’s 2009 RetentionAward to the 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Inf. Div.,for being the top brigadewithin the “Ivy” Division,earning 220 percent of itsretention goals.

The 4th Inf. Div. TopBattalion for 2009 was the4th Squadron, 10th CavalryRegiment, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., for re-enlisting 226percent of its retentiongoals for the fiscal year.

The division leaders also recognized the com-mands and their retention teams from 4th Inf. Div.brigade combat teams and Division Special TroopsBattalion for meeting and exceeding their retentiongoals, each with an overall accomplishment rate ofmore than 200 percent.

Bailey thanked the Mountain Post’s teams ofcareer counselors and retention NCOs for theircontinued service ensuring that America’s bestSoldiers stay in the Army.

Due to their hard work and the commitment ofthe many Soldiers, Fort Carson was the top instal-

lation and the 4th Inf. Div. was the top division inthe Army in meeting retention goals during fiscalyear 2009, said Bailey.

“People come into the Army, and they enlist in atime of danger and deploy,” Bailey said. “Despite thedangers and enduring the rigors and the difficultiesof combat, they are willing to keep coming backand serving our nation.”

Bailey also recognized the many Family memberswho continue to support the nation’s Soldiers.

At the conclusion of the annual retention awardsbreakfast, Bailey presented Army CommendationMedals to the Fort Carson Career Counselor of theYear Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Andreas, 1st Bn., 12thInfantry Regt., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; and Fort CarsonFull-Time Re-enlistment NCO of the Year StaffSgt. Zachary Adams, 43rd SB.

Local businessmen, Chet Miller, a retired retentionsergeant major, and Mark Stewart, presented gifts andawards to the distinguished Soldiers and theirFamilies and congratulated the professionals on ajob well done.

The Career Counselor of the Year and Full-TimeRe-enlistment NCO of the Year stood out from theirpeers and did outstanding work during their retentionmission, as well as winning division and installationboards, said Staats.

Andreas and Davis will compete against otherretention professionals during the 2009 ForcesCommand Career Counselor of the Year Competitionon the first day of the Worldwide Retention Seminar,Nov. 16, in Orlando, Fla.

“It takes great leaders to win great awards andretain Soldiers, and I know that this is not easy,” saidDailey, thanking the division and installationcommanders and command sergeants major fortheir contribution to keeping Soldiers in the Armyand the 4th Inf. Div. “It is the day-to-day grind tolead effectively and lead from the front, to get theseSoldiers motivated to re-enlist; and then to teach,coach and mentor our Soldiers; and these people inthis room have done it better than anybody else inthe U.S. Army for the last year.”

Despite the dangers

and enduring the rigors

and the difficulties of

combat, they are willing

to keep coming back

and serving our nation.

‘

’— Col. Jeffrey Bailey


Volunteers spruce up Turkey Creek Ranchby Devin FisherMountaineer staff

More than 500 volunteers, equipped with rakes,paintbrushes, pruning shears and work gloves, united at Turkey Creek Ranch Saturday for Make ADifference Day, the national day of volunteering.

The volunteer force gave up Saturday morningto give the ranch a facelift. The crews removedabout 100 cubic feet of dead timber (enough to fill 2.5 roll-off dumpsters) from the ranch’s creeksand irrigation ditches; filled 308 garbage bags with leaves, twigs and trash; used 21 gallons ofpaint to apply a fresh coat to more than a mile of fencing and several buildings in the main recreation area; and even mucked out 19 stables.

The more than 2,000 man-hours provided amuch-needed workforce to bring Turkey CreekRanch “back to beautiful,” said Stephanie Kowaluk,ranch manager. She said it would take her staff of five three months to match the accomplishmentsof Make A Difference Day.

“My (staff) just focused on the 30 acres (of themain recreation area), but they couldn’t work on thecreek … couldn’t do the irrigation ditch. Our prioritywas to make sure the parks themselves look great.”

Turkey Creek Ranch is a 1,200-acre recreationfacility located about 10 miles south of FortCarson’s main gate on Highway 115. The ranch

offers trail, pony and wagon rides; camping, picnicking, birthday packages and seasonal activities, such as the Pumpkin Patch which endedSunday and drew about 1,700 visitors this year.

According to Joey Bautista, Army CommunityService volunteer coordinator, about half of theworkers were from the Mountain Post and the otherhalf were from surrounding communities, to includeU.S. Air Force Academy cadets, Boy Scouts, GirlScouts, Young Marines, families and individuals.

“This is just a great event, because you see theenthusiasm here, you see the Air Force cadets, you

see Family members, community membersspending time to do something good,” said Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrisoncommander. “Everybody is having funmaking a difference.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey,4th Infantry Division and Fort Carsonsenior enlisted leader, said the community’ssupport during the Turkey Creek Make A Difference Day project is just one moreexample that supports the Mountain Post’smotto: “Best Hometown in the Army:Home of America’s Best.”

“The Best Hometown in the Army is not the Army’s boast, it’s the people’s boast,”he said. “This community is what has made(Fort Carson) the best Hometown in theArmy and the home of America’s best, so inreality, it is literally everybody’s installationhere … and Colorado Springs does a great job making (Fort Carson) part of thecommunity; it really belongs to all of us.”

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James A. Kilpatrick echoed the sentiments.

“When people want to give up some

f their precious time to come out and do somethingto make a difference for our country, for ourSoldiers, for our community ... it is always a greatthing,” Kilpatrick said, noting the event provided anopportunity to bring the community together.

Gabriel Herrera, a Fort Carson contractor andformer Soldier who lives in the nearby CheyenneMeadows community, joined the Fort Carson CubScout group at the event to “spend time with mygrandson and help teach him some responsibility.”

His grandson, 9-year-old Marvin Loya, was all smiles as he worked beside his grandpa.

“I just like helping and there’s a lot of leaves …and I like raking leaves,” Marvin said.

About 150 Air Force Academy cadets were scattered throughout the area making their presenceknown on Army turf just two weeks prior to theArmy-Air Force game, set for Nov. 7 at the academy. The rival football game was far from their minds as they focused on the tasks at hand.

“They are still our brothers,” said Air ForceCadet 1st Class Ashley Lingston. “This is somethingnice to do for them while they’re (overseas) protecting our freedoms while we are in school.”

The Fort Carson community joined millions ofAmericans across the country doing volunteer projectsto improve their neighborhoods during the annualMake A Difference Day, the largest community service effort in the nation rallying corporations,government leaders, charitable organizations andeveryday Americans into action each year.

“At the end of the day, I hope people feel good about what they have done and go out and tell the next person what a wonderful time they had(here today) and how they felt when they left thisplace so they will come join us next year and makethis thing even bigger,” Kilpatrick said.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Smith

A group of volunteers work together to paint a large section of fenceat Turkey Creek Ranch Saturday during Make a Difference Day.

Young Marines march to chow afterdonating four hours of their time to helpclean up Turkey Creek Ranch Saturday.

From left, U.S. Air ForceAcademy Cadets 3rdClass Brandon Wilde andKeegan Vaira and Cadet1st Class Jon Millerremove dead timberfrom a creek bed duringMake A Difference DaySaturday at TurkeyCreek Ranch.

Photo by Devin Fisher

Photo by Devin Fisher


WTU Soldiers work, heal in wildlife programby Leith EdgarU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Staff Sgt. Paul Ellis was always interested in biology.

After earning a Bachelor of Science with a double major in biology and criminal justice fromDrury University, Mo., he put his love of biology on hold and enlisted in the Army. That decisionwould later lead him back to his interest.

On his third deployment to Iraq, second with the10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as a militaryengineer, Ellis was shipped back to Fort Carson torecover from his injuries. He was assigned to theWarrior Transition Unit. During his recovery, he volunteered with the Fort Carson WildlifeManagement Office.

“I just volunteered out there every day when Ididn’t have appointments. It gave me something to do, and I got a lot of good field experience out of it,” said Ellis. “I did a lot of surveys. It was great for me because I found out I do like doing it,so it’s going to be something I’m going to pursuewhen I get out of the Army.”

Ellis was the first of more than 10 Soldiers who have participated in the wildlife managementprogram at Carson to date. He also spent the most time, more than 16 months, in the program,said Rick Bunn, Carson’s senior wildlife biologistand Ellis’ program manager.

“He fit real well in our program. Like all theother Soldiers who come here from the WTU, he was expected to basically follow our schedule.We have unusual hours, and Paul was real good

about that. Sometimes we start at six in the morningand work to six at night,” said Bunn. “Everythingthat we do, he participated in. He got a real broadintroduction to wildlife science here.”

Ellis worked on a variety of projects. He helpedprotect fellow Soldiers from plague by surveyingprairie dog populations. Prairie dogs often harborfleas, which can spread the plague virus to humans.He also worked on surveys of amphibians, deer andburrowing owls. Ellis was one of a few people tospot the first swift fox on Fort Carson. The swift fox is a sensitive species, which had never been documented on the installation. But Ellis said thehighlight of his 16-month tour with the wildlifeoffice was the transplanting of prairie dogs fromconstruction sites in El Paso County to Fort Carson.

“Paul was very engaged in that project. He puttogether different types of proposals and policy statements. He had some really good ideas of how tomanage prairie dogs on Fort Carson,” Bunn said. “Hecould work not just as a tech (biological technician); hecould be hired on as a wildlife biologist in this office.”

Some of the Soldiers, like Ellis, take advantage ofthe program’s hands-on, on-the-job training to segueinto wildlife management careers, said April Estep, abiological technician and U.S. Fish and WildlifeService employee who worked with Ellis and six otherSoldiers for more than a year. The program is a part-nership between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’sColorado Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office andthe Fort Carson Wildlife Management Office.

“These Soldiers have a lot on their plate whenthey’re coming back from a deployment: they’vebeen injured, they’ve been away from their Families

for months and months and it’s just a lot to dealwith. We just provide them an environment wherethey can go out, do some work and kind of relearnhow the civilian world works — just not have todeal with as much stress as most of the otherSoldiers who are still with their units,” said TracyPerfors, former FWS employee who worked withEllis and who had also deployed twice to Iraq.

“It makes a difference when they come out with us. We can tell they enjoy it when they come

Photo by April Estep

Staff Sgt. Paul Ellis handles a black-tailed prairie dogFeb. 29 as part of an effort to trap and relocate thespecies on Fort Carson.

See Ellis on page 14

CEC2289843 - 5/09

1.888.266.1555WWW.COLORADOTECH.EDU

COLORADO SPRINGS CAMPUS4435 North Chestnut Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Keeping the homeland safe – This important work is driven by those with a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to service. In that spirit,

Colorado Technical University’s Institute for Advanced Studies is proud to offer two new programs. Both our Master

of Science in Management and Doctorate of Management now have concentrations in Homeland Security.

MASTER’S ANDDOCTORATE

DEGREESwith concentrations

in Homeland Security

Institute for Advanced Studies

Free ConsultationAffordable Financing Options

DOUGLAS J. RASKIN, M.D., D.M.DBaylor, Harvard & Stanford Trained

Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery

ARE YOU CONSIDERINGPLASTIC SURGERY?

Ask about our Military Discount

Breast Enlargement Breast Lift Tummy Tuck Liposuction



The truth shallset you freeCommentary byChap. (Capt.) Leonard SiemsU.S. Army Space and Missile DefenseCommand, Peterson Air Force Base

It was 492 years ago, on the eve of AllSaints’ Day (a day we know as Halloween),Oct. 31, 1517, a young priest by the name ofMartin Luther posted on the door of the castlechurch in Wittenberg, Germany, a list of 95theses, or statements, and requested a meetingto discuss and debate the abuses going on inthe Catholic church at that time. Martin Lutherhad no idea what drastic changes this simpleact would bring upon the church, but postingthose 95 theses began a chain reaction thatresulted in the events that we know today as the Protestant Reformation. Protestants celebrate and observe the last Sunday inOctober as Reformation Sunday.

What happened on that day 492 years agowhen Luther posted the 95 theses was simplythe culmination of a long, personal struggle thathad been fermenting within Luther’s soul andspirit for several years. Luther grew up in a dayand age when the church pictured God as anangry, vindictive God — a God of wrath andpunishment who watched over us, anxiouslywaiting for us to make a mistake so that Godcould then punish us with eternal suffering.

As a young man, Luther decided that he didnot want to spend all of eternity suffering, sohe set out to make himself right and pleasingbefore God. But through all of this, Luther did

not find what he wanted the most — peacewith God and a sense of assurance and rest forhis troubled spirit. No matter how hard he triedto be good and obedient to the commands ofGod, he realized that he was still a sinner.Since he was taught that God punishes sinners,he could only see himself as condemned beforeGod. He reasoned, “God is holy and just. I ama poor, miserable sinner, no matter how hard Itry. How can a holy God possibly love a sinnerlike me?” In spite of doing everything he coulddo to win the mercy and love and forgivenessof God, for Luther, it was all to no avail.

Then one day as Luther was preparing for a series of lectures on the book of Romans, hewas studying chapter 3. As he read it, his eyeswere opened and the light came on. As Lutherdescribes it, “It was as though the gates of heavenwere opened to me.” Suddenly Luther knew thetruth, and suddenly Luther was set free. He wasset free from trying to make himself worthy and acceptable before God, something he couldnever achieve for himself, no matter how hard hetried. Luther rediscovered the Gospel. The truthof that Gospel is: we are not saved by beinggood, or obeying the law, or anything else wemay try to do to make ourselves worthy beforeGod. No, we are saved solely by the love andgrace of God given to us through Jesus Christ.

It had been there right in front of his eyesall along, but it had been hidden, obscured, and covered by centuries of misuse. Lutherthen spent the rest of his life writing, preachingand proclaiming this truth.

to work. We’ve had severalSoldiers who left the pro-gram, retired from the Armyand want to come back andvolunteer. We know (someof them) are going to schoolnow, just to do what we do,or something similar, inwildlife,” Estep said.

Soldiers working for theprogram discuss their injuriesas little or as much as theywish. The staff just listens.

“Generally, we don’t askthem a lot of questions aboutwhat they came from. If theyvolunteer, we’ll talk about itwith them. We generally justtake them for who they areand try to help them withwhat they want to do,” Bunnsaid. “We provide a support-ive environment. That’s themain point of us doing this”

Some of the Soldiersfind solace in just showingup to work in the outdoorsevery morning. Returning to nature benefits those whogrew up with an apprecia-tion for the outdoors themost, Bunn said.

“I guess I regained aninterest in life again. At thetime I was going through the actions of life and notreally living it,” said Ellis, a

married father of three girls.“It was a good job and I had enough alone time that I could decompress.”

The time Ellis spent inthe program is paying divi-dends. He has continued hisArmy career after sustainingand then recovering fromcareer-threatening injuriesand is assigned to the FortLeonard Wood Noncom-missioned Officer Academyin Missouri. He is alsoworking on a master’s inenvironmental managementfrom Webster University, Mo.

Although biology and wildlife managementare not substitutes for traditional armchair therapy,working out in nature witha supportive staff has done wonders for Ellis andother wounded warriors.

“They know whenthey’re here that the peoplein this office will provideanything they need,” Bunnsaid. “It’s an emotional support. There’s not muchelse we can do. We’re notmedical people, and we’renot trained psychologists oranything like that. We’re justbiologists. But the people in here, I think, have a trueempathy for what’s goingon. You can’t work on anArmy base and not.”

from page 12

EEEEllll llll iiii ssss


Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Ball/526-1928Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636 or Chap. (Maj.) Howard Fields at 526-6263.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021

COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGEColorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual advisor. Call the following for information and directions: Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected].

Daily Bible readings: To assist in regular Scripture reading, the following Scriptures are recommended. These Scriptures are part of the common daily lectionary, which is designed to present the entire Bible over a three-year cycle.

Friday — Psalms 119:161-168, Daniel 4-6Saturday — Psalms 119: 169-176, Daniel 7-9Sunday — Psalms 120, Daniel 10-12Monday — Psalms 121, Hosea 1-4Tuesday — Jonah 2:2-9, Hosea 5-7 Wednesday — Exodus 15:1-18, Hosea 8-10 Thursday — Psalms 122, Hosea 11-14

Military Family and friends celebration will be heldNov. 7 from 1-5 p.m. at Prussman Chapel. This is a freeevent filled with fellowship, music, food, fun and gamesfor all ages. Dress comfortably to play and have fun. Formore information call Janice Parker at 390-4515.

The Military Council of Catholic Women invitesinterested women to join them in a journey together infaith, growing in love and hope. MCCW serves theCatholic community at Fort Carson, the chaplains and thechapels, while fostering friendships and deepening Catholicfaith through various programs and Bible studies. Meetingsare at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel: Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. for the rosary, meditations and devotions; Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. for “Why Catholic?” studies on the Catholic faith;and the first Friday of each month 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Additional programs and events will be announced. Callthe parish office at 526-5769 for more information.Lunch and Learn is Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m at Veterans Chapel, next to Warrior Clinic.Topics will include Jewish identity, Scripture and history.In the future, lunch may be provided, but for now you may bring your own lunch. All are welcome. For moreinformation call Chap. (Maj.) Howard Fields at 526-6263.

The Fort Carson Awana Club meets Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Awana is an international, nondenominational ministry dedicated tosharing the Gospel of Christ with young people. Awanateaches children and youths how to apply Biblical principles to their everyday life through an exciting andchallenging program that includes fast-paced games,upbeat songs, Bible-based lessons and lots of fun. For more information, call Stacy Chapman at 382-3970or visit the Awana International Web site athttp://www.Awana.org. Trunk or Treat — Saturday,

2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Children of all ages are invited to trick or treat at the Soldiers’

Memorial Chapel parking lot. Join usfor treats, games and fun. For more details

call the directors of religious education at524-2458 (Catholic) or 526-5744 (Protestant).


Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Pfc. Devin Michel, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Jamie Jordahl at 503-4104.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Spc. Kimble Han, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 JonathanEdmonds at 526-6006.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Spc. Eric Lembke, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 JonathanEdmonds at 526-6006.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Staff Sgt. Glen H. Stivison, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2Maribel Aponte at 526-9497 or 719-963-9904.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Spc. Daniel C. Lawson, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2Maribel Aponte at 526-9497 or 719-963-9904.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Spc. Jesus O. Flores, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 Michael J.Crowe at 526-1209.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Pfc. Brandon M. Styer, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Chief Warrant Officer 2Michael J. Crowe at 526-1209.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Kevin Hill, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Chief Warrant Officer 2 MonicaBolton at 526-2261.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Sgt. Vernon Martin, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Ryan Main at 503-4200.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Sgt. 1st Class Christopher S.Bush, deceased. Anyone having claims against orindebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. John D. Crumpacker at 719-641-0472.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Sgt. Matthew Butler, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact 1st Lt. Michael Kane at 526-6733.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Sgt. Justin Gallegos, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Farah Ford at 843-855-1797.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Sgt. Michael Scusa, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact Capt. Farah Ford at 843-855-1797.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Christopher ToddGriffin, deceased. Anyone having claims againstor indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Robert Farmer at 351-0327.Claims against the estate — With deepest regretto the Family of Pfc. Kevin C. Thomson, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to

his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Arianna Longoriaat 503-4011.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret tothe Family of Sgt. Joshua J. Kirk, deceased. Anyonehaving claims against or indebtedness to his estateshould contact 2nd Lt. Arianna Longoria at 503-4011.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Stephan L. Mace, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Randall T. Tau at 351-0968 or 503-4600.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Sgt. Joshua MitchellHardt, deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 2nd Lt. Joseph K. Alvaro at 503-4600.Girl Scout drive benefits battered women’s shelter— The Fort Carson Girl Scouts are currently collectingclothing, toys, canned goods and personal items tobenefit TESSA of Colorado Springs, one of themany Combined Federal Campaign organizations.The clothes and toys can be new or used. The itemswill be delivered to the shelter around Thanksgiving.Collection boxes are set up at the Scout Hut, locatedin building 6262, which is open Mondays-Fridaysfrom 5-7 p.m. For more information or to arrange foritem pickup, contact Brandy Larson at 941-740-1541.234th Marine Corps Birthday Ball — Marinesassigned to North American Aerospace DefenseCommand and U.S. Northern Command invite members of the Colorado Springs community tohelp them celebrate the service’s 234th anniversaryby attending the Marine Corps Birthday Ball Nov.14 at 5 p.m. at the Antlers Hotel. The ceremony, whichbegins at 6 p.m., will be followed by dinner. The AntlersHotel is located at 4 S. Cascade Ave. in ColoradoSprings. For more information, call Gunnery Sgt.Christopher Lillie at 719-554-5931/2362.A health benefits fair — takes place from 2-3 p.m.Nov. 12 at Alternate Escapes, building 1532.Representatives will be available from several health benefits carriers to answer questions and provide brochures to assist current and retired federal employees make informed health care decisions during the Federal Employees HealthBenefits open season which runs Nov. 9-Dec. 14. For more information on the open season, visit the Army Benefits Center Web site athttps://www.abc.army.mil or call 877-276-9287.Scholarship program for children of Soldiers —The Army Emergency Relief’s Maj. Gen. JamesUrsano Scholarship Program is for children of active-duty, retired and deceased Soldiers who arefull-time students at an undergraduate, technical orvocational institution accredited by the Department of Education. The scholarships are awarded annuallyup to four academic years. Funds may be used fortuition, books, fees, supplies or school room andboard. Students may reapply each year and mustmaintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0grading scale. To qualify, students must be under theage of 23 for the entire 2010-2011 academic yearand must be an unmarried child of an active-duty orretired Soldier or a Soldier who died in either status.All Soldiers and students must be registered in theDefense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System;students can verify their DEERS status at 800-538-9552. Applications for the 2010-2011

scholarships will be available online from Dec. 1-March 1 at http://www.aerhq.org. Online applications must be submitted by March 1. Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program —is for spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers, andwidows and widowers of Soldiers who died either onactive duty or in a retired status, and are residing inthe United States. All spouses must be registered inthe Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System,which can be verified at 800-538-9552. This programdoes not apply to second undergraduate or graduatedegrees. Scholarship awards are based on financialneed and are awarded annually for up to four academic years to attend post secondary school fulltime as undergraduate level students. Funds are toassist with academic expenses at the attending university/school and are disbursed equally betweenthe fall and spring semesters or quarters to assistwith tuition, books, fees and supplies. Students mustmaintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a4.0 grading scale. Applications for the 2010-2011academic year scholarships will be available onlineDec. 1-March 1 at http://www.aerhq.org.Applications must be submitted by March 1.Post road resurfacing work — The Fort CarsonDirectorate of Public Works is resurfacing many of theroads within the cantonment area through November.In many areas, work will be conducted on nights andweekends to minimize disruption to traffic flows inthe cantonment area, housing areas and barracks complexes. Drivers on post after duty hours are advisedto use caution, slow down in the work zones and obeythe lane closures and detours. For more informationabout the road resurfacing project, call 526-2847.Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilianemployees — is currently being accepted for thefollowing civilian employees under the VoluntaryLeave Transfer Program. The employees who haveexhausted all available leave because of medicalemergencies and are currently accepting leave donations are: Marcus Boyd and Danette Wyatt,Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation; Anthony Jackson, Directorate of Plans,Training, Mobilization and Security; and Grant A.Harris Jr., Directorate of Emergency Services. To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact theGarrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] to obtainform OMP-630A, “Request to Donate AnnualLeave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency.

Anyone who has not yet received theH1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations shouldtake measures to get inoculated as soon as possible, according to Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital officials.

EACH officials recommend theMountain Post community takethe following actions to preventthe spread of infection:• Hand washing with soap

and warm water. Cold water is not as effective for killing germs.If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Use a tissue to cover your noseand mouth when you cough orsneeze, or cough or sneeze into

your elbow/sleeve rather than your hand.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.• Avoid close contact with people who

are sick.• Those with flu-like symptoms should stay

home from work, school and social gath-erings until 24 hours after fever is gone.

For more information on the H1N1virus, visit http://www.evans.

amedd.army.mil,http://www.cdc.gov andhttp://www.flu.gov.

For vaccination infor-mation, call the flu hotline

at 526-6422. Call the EACHFlu Nurse Advice Line at

526-8773 (52NURSE) tospeak to a nurse.

EACH offers H1N1 prevention measures


4th Inf. Div. honors Soldiers, civiliansStory and photos by Pfc. Andrew Ingram4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Mountain Post Soldiers and Department ofDefense civilians were honored by 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson leaders Maj. Gen. DavidG. Perkins, commanding general, and CommandSgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, during an installationawards ceremony Oct. 23.

Perkins and Dailey presented Army MeritoriousService Awards, Army Commendation Medals andcoins to Fort Carson Soldiers for achievements inexcellence during the final quarter of fiscal year 2009.

“It is inspiring the amount of dedication youfind in people who are focused on serving others,”said Perkins. “The people we have recognized today are excellent examples of that.”

The command group also recognized FortCarson Department of Defense civilians for theiroutstanding service in support of the Mountain Post with certificates of achievement and coins.

“It takes a post to raise a Soldier,” said Perkins.“What all of you do for our Soldiers and their Familiesenables them to deploy and succeed in their missions.”

Dailey said this installation award ceremony was the first opportunity for the 4th Inf. Div.’s newcommanding general to recognize the hard work and dedication of the Fort Carson work force.

“This ceremony emulates the commander’sfocus, which is Mission, Soldier, Family, Team,” said Dailey. “To truly represent this motto, we needto recognize the entire Fort Carson Team.”

The last honors of the day were awarded to Sgt. Roger Spencer II and Spc. Steven McGloin.

Spencer, a combat engineer assigned to 1stBattalion, 68th Armored Regiment, 3rd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Inf. Div., won the Fort CarsonNCO of the Quarter.

Spc. McGloin, an infor-mation technology specialistassigned to Company B,Brigade Special TroopsBattalion, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., won the Fort CarsonSoldier of the Year award.

Perkins commended theSoldiers on the knowledgeand dedication required tosucceed at the board.

In addition to being honored by the commandinggeneral and sergeant major,Spencer and McGloinreceived prizes from localbusinesses and Army supportorganizations.

McGloin said two hoursof studying every day and alot of help from his battlebuddies are the reasons hewon the Soldier of theQuarter Board.

“This isn’t just importantfor me,” he said. “This is abig deal for everybody thatsupported me. It is an honorto represent my commandand everybody in my unit.”

Perkins closed the ceremony by thanking the Soldiers and civilians for their focus during the past quarter and encouraging them tokeep up the good work.

Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson, left, presents a trophy to Spc. Steven McGloin, Company B, BrigadeSpecial Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, forwinning the Fort Carson Soldier of the Quarter Board.

Call (719) 636-1933 for astress free dental appointment, or visit us

online at www.springsteeth.com

At Debbie Roubal DDS, PC we can relate to the stressful lifestyle you’re living. That’s

why military family members always receive the special care and attention

Now through November 15th we areoffering a $25 Visa Gift Card to all

new military patients.

Dr. Debbie RoubalGeneral Dentist and Military Spouse

Military life is stressful enough. Going to the dentist doesn’t need to be.

Debbie Roubal DDS PC, where themilitary community always has a friend.


Week focuses on drug, alcohol awareness Story and photo by Devin FisherMountaineer staff

Fort Carson children were dressinga little strangely for school this week,with crazy hair one day and theirclothes on backwards another, to showthey had chosen to stay drug free.

The six Fountain-Fort CarsonSchool District 8 elementary schoolsobserved Red Ribbon Week, which runs Monday-Saturday, with themeddays to include “I am drug free so I canbe me” crazy hair day, “I turn my backon drugs” backwards day and “Teamup against drugs” team clothing day.

Red Ribbon Week is the nation’soldest and largest drug prevention program, reaching millions ofAmericans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, youngpeople pledge to live a drug-free life.

The Fort Carson Army SubstanceAbuse Program kicked off Red RibbonWeek with a ribbon-cutting ceremonyMonday at Abrams Elementary School,which featured guest speakers, essayreadings from three students and songsby the Abrams choir.

“When it comes to doing drugs,it’s not about being cool, it’s not abouthaving fun; it’s about making badchoices to do things that will affect

you for the rest of your life,” Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8Superintendent Cheryl Serrano toldthe more than 300 third-fifth gradestudents attending the ceremony.

Tying into the team against drugstheme, Col. Robert F. McLaughlin,garrison commander, stressed theimportance for the students to takecare of themselves and each other.

The three winners of the fifth-grade essay contest, L.J. Jahelka,Lizeth Torres and Breeana Phillips,read their “Why I choose to be drugfree” essays to their classmates andparents in attendance. Among the reasons the students choose to be drug free are “not wanting to die,”health issues to include brain damage,the effects drugs have on family and

friends and “not wanting to go to jail where the food is nasty.”

In addition to educating theschoolchildren about the consequences,ASAP also planned events to helpeducate the rest of the Mountain Postcommunity. ASAP held an informationfair and barbecue in the post exchangeparking lot Tuesday. Kim Henry, Fort Carson Army Substance AbuseProgram alcohol and drug control officer, said the food was used to draw the community in so they couldshare the Red Ribbon Week message.

“It’s about choices and the rightchoice is to be drug-free,” she said.“Everybody learns that too much alcohol can cause problems, not justwith yourself but also other peoplearound you. We are a tight community,

what one person does in this community affects everybody.”

The event featured the SouthernColorado driving-under-the-influencecommand center — a vehicleequipped to conduct blood and breathalyzer testing at law enforcement DUI checkpoints — FortCarson police and fire departments,Mothers Against Drunk Drivers,Designated Drivers of ColoradoSprings (http://NoDuiCoSprings.com),the traveling Cheyenne Mountain Zooand a classic vehicles display. TheDefense Commissary Agency providedfood while USO and the ASAP program supplied giveaway prizes.

A mock DUI crash scene scheduled for Wednesday was canceled due to weather.

Army Substance Abuse Program officials held a Red Ribbon Week information fair in the post exchange parking lot Tuesday.


SF personnel earn jumpmaster titleStory and photos by Master Sgt. Donald SparksU.S. Special Operations Command EuropePublic Affairs Office

Ten minutes before arriving at the drop zone,every parachutist on the “bird” knows what’scoming next when the jumpmaster stands andhooks up to the anchor-line cable, signaling thebeginning of actions on the aircraft.

“Get ready! Outboard personnel, stand up! Inboard personnel, stand up! Hook up!Check static lines! Check equipment! Sound off for equipment check! One minute! Thirty seconds! Stand by! Go!”

It was another safe and successful airborneoperation completed by one of the most respected titles in the Army — jumpmaster.

To earn the coveted title of jumpmaster, airborne qualified Soldiers from 1stBattalion,10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)and U.S. Special Operations Command Europetook part in the U.S. Army Special OperationsCommand Static Line Jumpmaster Course held

at Panzer Kaserne, Germany, Sept. 28-Oct. 16. Fifty-one jumpmaster candidates began the

course, but by graduation day, only 37 completedthe course conducted by the 10th Special ForcesGroup (Airborne) Jumpmaster Mobile TrainingTeam from Fort Carson.

The candidates were trained in skills necessary to jumpmaster a combat-equipped airborne operation as well as the proper attaching, jumping and releasing of combat and individual equipment, according to ChiefWarrant Officer 3 Patrick Clark, senior instructor, 10th SFG(A) MTT.

“This a job that we take seriously becauseevery jumpmaster is responsible for every parachutist and the number one rule is neversacrifice safety for any reason,” Clark said.“We emphasize attention to detail because alack of attention to detail can result in lostlives. From the time the jumpmaster receivesthe order until the time everyone is on theground, the jumpmaster is responsible.”

Clark mentioned as part of the training, theinstructors consistently engage the candidates

to look at what’s right and not be focused on what’s wrong.

“They (candidates) all come here concentrating on looking for the gigs instead of just doing their sequence properly,” Clarkadded. “However, if they know what right looks like, then something wrong will pop up right smack in front of them. We’re takingguys who have been jumpers for most of theircareers and changing their mindset on whathappens on airborne operations.”

As a seasoned parachutist with 31 jumps to his credit prior to attending the course, Staff Sgt. Randy Van Zandt, assigned toSOCEUR, said the course gave him an entirelydifferent perspective of airborne operations.

“Being a regular jumper, you think youknow everything that’s going on in the aircraft,but you really don’t,” Van Zandt said. “Onceyou go to jumpmaster school and start pullingthe duties of the jumpmaster, you gain a senseof confidence that you didn’t have before. Inow have confidence to jump, confidence inmy equipment, confidence as a jumpmaster and

confidence in the aircraft.”For Lt. Col. George

Thiebes, commander, 1st Bn.,10th SFG(A), the course wasnot only beneficial for increasingunit and mission readiness, it also provided a boost in confidence to the Soldiers participating in the training.

“It is a great privilege tohave the 10th Group trainerscome here and teach thiscourse,” said Thiebes, who himself graduated from the course 12 years ago when the team went toStuttgart, Germany. “We conduct airborne operations on a monthly basis, so there are plenty of opportunities for our jumpmasters to keepcurrent and practice the skills they learn.”

“But most importantly, we want our leaders to haveconfidence in their abilities and this course instills the confidence that they can conduct an airborne operationsuccessfully,” Thiebes said.

21Oct. 30, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER20 MOUNTAINEER — Oct. 30, 2009

Layout by Jeanne Mazerall

SF personnel earn jumpmaster title

Jumpmaster candidates from 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) andU.S. Special Operations Command Europe sit on board an MC-130 Combat Shadow aircraft atStuttgart Army Airfield, Germany to conduct practical work in the aircraft as part ofcourse requirements.

A jumpmaster candidate checks the static line while conducting his jumpmaster personnel inspection

sequence during training held by the 10th SpecialForces Group (Airborne) Mobile Training Team at

Panzer Kaserne, Germany. The MTT went from FortCarson to conduct the two-week U.S. Army Jumpmaster

Course to Special Forces and Airborne-qualifiedSoldiers assigned in the Stuttgart, Germany, region.

An instructor from the U.S.Army Jumpmaster MobileTraining Team observes as ajumpmaster candidate preparesto jump from an aircraft as partof course requirements.



Advocates stand up for abuse victimsby Rick EmertMountaineer staff

It’s a subject often hidden fromfamily, friends and neighbors, but staff members from Army CommunityService are shining their lights into the dark corners of domestic abuse.

The goal of the Family AdvocacyProgram and its four victim advocatesis to prevent domestic abuse, but if abuse does occur, they are in thevictim’s corner.

The victim advocates take steps toprevent family violence by speaking toall Soldiers during their in-processingat Fort Carson. The advocates alsogive annual domestic violence awareness briefings to units, saidShanika Rose, victim advocate.

“I think they need to keep hearingit and hearing it,” she said. “I think thatencourages them to come forward.”

The advocates can link Soldierswith classes and counseling that canhelp them stop the violence before that violence stops their careers, saidJeanne Koss, Family AdvocacyProgram manager.

“We’re not there to hurt theSoldier; we’re here because we don’twant the Soldier doing things that …will hurt that Soldier’s career,” shesaid. “What doesn’t hurt their career

is getting help and changing behavior.”Koss said she regularly speaks with

company commanders to explain thatgetting help is the better alternative.

“I ask, ‘How many of you aregoing to nail somebody if they arehaving some challenges with their kidsor spouses, and they want to go getsome counseling or help?’” she said.“Where you have to take some kind of disciplinary action is if they getarrested, and they (didn’t) get help toprevent that from happening.”

As part of her in-processing brief-ings, Rose said she talks to Soldiersabout Colorado’s dual arrest law.

“Essentially, what it means is in El Paso County, if a law enforcementofficer comes and responds to a home and they have a probability of51 percent that a crime of domesticviolence has been committed, theyhave to make an arrest,” she said.

That could mean that either party or even both parties could bearrested, she said.

While FAP and the victim advocates try to prevent violent behavior, they also take steps to makesure potential victims are aware of the resources available if violence isoccurring in the home.

Koss briefs at Carson Cares, amonthly orientation for Family members

new to Fort Carson, and the advocatesbrief family readiness support assistants, Family Readiness Groupleaders and housing mayors, Koss said.

Family Advocacy can offer support to abuse victims who fileeither an unrestricted or restrictedreport. With an unrestricted report, law enforcement and the Soldier’scommand are involved, and theSoldier may be removed from thehome, Koss said. A restricted reportmeans that law enforcement and theunit will not be involved, but the victim can still come forward to getcounseling and medical help, if needed.

“Our goal is to make sure thatfolks are safe,” Rose said. “Then, we tailor our services around that. Wehelp people make a plan — whateverthat looks like. If that plan is to stay with their spouse, we’ll figure out how we can do that safely.”

The advocates often help abuse victims get temporary protection orders and attend any

court appearances with them, Koss said.Often the victim seeks help from

FAP before a situation escalates toviolence, and sometimes even theabuser comes forward, Rose said.

“We get that pretty often,” shesaid. “We have guys come in and say,‘I think I’m a perpetrator.’ We getthem hooked up with referrals andcounseling to talk to folks about whythey feel that way.”

Part of why Soldiers feel that way may be stress from children,money or deployments, but Koss saidthat stress doesn’t cause abuse.

“In this day and age, there’s hardlya military Family that is not understress, not only financial stress and the kids, but on top of that you adddeployments and redeployments andlengthy deployments and multipledeployments,” she said. “That beingsaid, even though we might have a lot of abuse, there are a lot of peoplethat live with those things every day and they are not abusive.”

Contacting victim advocatesFamily Advocacy Program 24-hour pager — 577-3171

Army Community Service — 526-4590

Special offer for our military community: Show your military ID when you join Costco, and receive a variety of coupons for our fresh foods products. Coupon offer is good through 11/15/09.

Plus, join as a new Executive Member and receive a $20 Costco Cash Card.Or, join as a new Gold Star Member and receive a $10 Costco Cash Card.

Costco Cash Card offer expires 12/31/09, and is valid only for non-members for their first year of membership at any Colorado Springs location. Limit one Costco Cash Card offer and one coupon offer per household. Offer is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other offer or coupon.

Costco accepts cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, Costco Cash Cards, the Costco Credit Card and American Express.®

You’re invited!WE’RE NOW OPEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS WEST

TWO LOCATIONSTO SERVE YOU!

NOW OPENCOLORADO SPRINGS WEST5050 N. Nevada Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

N N

EVA

DA

AVE

25

EXIT148

EXIT146

COLORADOSPRINGS W

COSTCOGARDEN OF THEGODS RD

AUSTINBLUFFSPKWY

ROCKRIMMON BLVD

N P

OW

ERS

BLVD

TUTT BLVD

COLORADOSPRINGS E

COSTCO

BARNES RD

COLORADO SPRINGS EAST5885 Barnes RoadColorado Springs, CO 80922

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

10SD0104op_B CoSprW_MilitaryAd 10/09

Awareness Code: 22747


Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation between Oct. 15-21.

AWOL4 — servicemembers were cited with AWOL —

failure to go to place of duty.2 — servicemembers were cited with desertion —

surrendered to military/civilian authorities.2 — servicemembers were cited with desertion —

apprehended by civilian authorities.1 — servicemember was cited with desertion.

Motor vehicle crimes1 — civilian was cited for driving under the

influence of alcohol.

1 — servicemember was cited for careless driving.1 — civilian was cited for careless driving.3 — servicemembers were cited for driving under

the influence of alcohol.2 — servicemembers were cited for driving with

blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more.2 — servicemembers were cited for following to

closely.1 — servicemember was cited for reckless driving.Drug and alcohol crimes, not including motor vehicles1 — servicemember was cited for

possession of marijuana. 1 — servicemember was cited for use of marijuana

—– determined by other than urinalysis.1 — servicemember was cited for use of marijuana

— determined by urinalysis test.1 — servicemember was cited for possession

of cocaine.2 — servicemembers were cited for wrongful

use of cocaine.3 — servicemembers were cited for conduct

unbecoming a member of the military service — drunk and disorderly behavior.

1 — servicemember was cited for disobeying an order — underage underage without permission.

Miscellaneous crimes1 — servicemember was cited for assault

consummated by battery.1 — servicemember was cited for assault.1 — servicemember was cited for simple assault.2 — civilians were cited for simple assault.2 — civilians were cited for assault.3 — civilians were cited for theft.1 — civilian was cited for disorderly conduct.1 — civilian was cited for attempting to elude

a peace officer.1 — civilian was cited for resisting arrest.

™

WHYCHOOSE CCU?CCU is a Yellow Ribbon School!Use your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at CCU:

Take classes one evening each week with CCU’s tuition discount for Active Duty and their adult dependents.

Or take your courses online. Either way, you can complete each course in weeks, not months.

Bachelor’s and master’s degrees available.

Accelerate your path to completion with credit for AARTS transcripts, other college courses, and life learning experiences.

WWW.CCU.EDU/MILITARY

WITH SO MANY CHOICES TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE,

ROGER CHANDLERREGIONAL [email protected](719) 867-5806

Colorado Christian University is accredited by theNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools

MountaineerMountaineer SporSpor ts Fts F eatureatur ee


by Patrick SmithCarson Middle School assistantfootball coach

The Carson Middle School Eagleseighth-grade football team defeated The Classical Academy 6-0 to clinch its second consecutive middle schoolchampionship Oct. 17 at the middleschool football field.

The Eagles successfully clinchedthis year’s Tri-County League championship with the benefit of a heroic defensive effort and the touchdown run of Eric Pittman, whoscored the only points of the game.

The game turned into a defensiveslugfest as both teams came throughwith a great defensive effort. Thedefenses were so good that they wereable to stalemate two outstandingoffensive units. Coming into the game,the Eagles were mentally prepared for the challenge of playing for achampionship in more ways than one.

Before one can appreciate thegravity of this win, it is helpful toexamine the students that make up the Carson Eagles team.

Located on Fort Carson, theschool is predominantly made up ofmilitary family members. Many ofthese students persevere through thedeployments of their parents and various loved ones. Football givesthem something to rally around andmoreover, provides a unity and brotherhood for the players and coachesalike. This aspect of their life in someway gives them the strength of mind ittakes to never give in mentally as the

team had to do to win this game.Having only lost one game

in the regular season, the Eaglesapproached the championshipwith confidence. One thing the coaches did not have toworry about was the teammembers’ mental approach tothe game: they knew TCAwould show up ready to play.

When the game started, itbecame evident what type ofcontest it would be. The firstquarter passed with each sidebeing forced to punt repeatedly.A key point in the game camejust before halftime and couldvery well have been the catalystfor the Eagles victory. Facedwith the TCA team on the one-yard line in a scorelessgame, the Carson defense faceda stiff test it met with flyingcolors. A Herculean defensivestand on their own goal line bythe Eagles denied the Titans atrip to the end zone shortlybefore half-time, ensuring thegame would be scoreless goinginto the second half.

In the third quarter Pittmanbroke off a major running playfor a touchdown for the firstand subsequently only score of the game. The defenses forboth teams took over at thatpoint as the game ended with the Eagles earning the title.

The coaches, Justin Arnell,Matthew Sucaet, Derek Hunter andPatrick Smith, could not be more

proud of the team. When the schoolwins, it is a championship for theboys, it is theirs to remember forever.Each and every Eagles player contributed to the success the team

enjoyed this year. Significant performersduring the year were Cameron Hacker, Antonio Hall, Tyree Turner,Shannon Hyde, Kevin McLaughlin,Terrell Tomlinson and Pittman.

Carson captures football title

Haunted

HouseAlternate Escapes manager Bill Reed checks out one of thehaunted house displays thatmembers of the Mountain Post will encounter Friday.Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the event, which will feature costume prizes withcash awards, a dark pong competition and a MichaelJackson impersonator and others “back from the dead.”Admission is free, but you must be 18 and older to attendthe event. There will be anotherHalloween event for childrenSaturday from 2-5 p.m., whichwill be along the Halloweentheme, but not as scary. Formore information call 524-1163.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Courtesy photo

Carson Middle School’s Antonio Hall outraces defenders during action for the Carson MiddleSchool Eagles Oct. 17.


On the Bench

Elkhorn hostspoker tournamentby Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Soldiers who love thegame of poker came outSaturday to the ElkhornConference Center as it held its second annual Texas Hold’em Tournament Saturday.

The tournament attracted119 poker players. The top 10 players came away withsome impressive prizes.

The top finishers and their prizes were: • First place: Christopher

Valdez — a trip to Las Vegas,which includes a three-nightstay at a Las Vegas hotel and a$500 buy-in at his choice of aLas Vegas poker tournament;

• Second place: Anthony Trick — a 40-inch flat-screentelevision;

• Third place: Mike Garcia —a $400 gift certificate to alocal electronics store;

• Fourth place: Nathan Mase— a tool bag valued at $600;

• Fifth place: James Sobczyk— a GPS navigation systemvalued at $300;

• Sixth place: Scott Locke —a $250 tattoo gift certificate;

• Seventh place: Jude Blake— a $200 photography giftcertificate;

• Eighth place: Blasimar Tade— a $300 gift certificate to alocal auto accessories store;

• Ninth place: Brian Garcia-Parra — $100 cash; and

• 10th place: Jacqueline Wood— a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

The Fort Carson IndoorPool will host a PoolPumpkin Splash Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

The pool staff says patronswill enjoy an evening of watersplashing and fun with familyand friends and a chance towin a pumpkin for Halloween.The admission fee is $1 and is open to all ages. For more

Photo by Walt Johnson

Members of the last table ponder their next move during the Poker Challenge at the ElkhornConference Center Saturday.

See Bench on page 27


information call 526-3107.Fort Carson’s Thunder

Alley Bowling Center hassome of the best bowlingdeals in town.

The bowling lanes featurelow prices, specials, sales,tournaments and affordablebirthday packages. The centeralso hosts a number of otherevents that post patrons will find Family friendly anda lot of fun.

Those events are: openbowling ($1 games, $2 shoes),Tuesdays-Fridays from 1-5p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays from 5 p.m. to closing and Sundays1-9 p.m., the center offersbowling for $2.25 per gamewith $2 shoe rentals.

The center hosts 50/50Night Special Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., featuring 50-cent hot dogs, 50-cent games and50-cent rental shoes.

Wednesday is Family night from 5 p.m. to closing,featuring $1 games.

Friday is another bignight with a black lightshow/cosmic bowling eventfrom 9:30-11:45 p.m. Thecost is $9 for adults, $8 for

children and $2 shoe rentals. Saturday features unlimited

bowling from 1-3 p.m. Thecost is $8 per person.

The Air Force has beeneliminated from the commander-in-chief’s trophy competition, but theUnited States MilitaryAcademy football team is stillalive for a shot at the title.

The Army’s collegiate teamwill arrive in Colorado SpringsNov. 6 to meet the U.S. AirForce Academy Nov. 7 at 1:30p.m. An Army victory will setup the December meeting withNavy for the coveted comman-der-in-chief's trophy, symbolizingsupremacy in football amongthe service academies.

The post youth center iscurrently registering foryouth basketball, youthcheerleading and smart-startbasketball.

Registration for eachsport will run through Dec. 8.The youth basketball season isset to start Jan. 23 and runsthrough March 20. The costfor each basketball program is $40, while the cost forcheerleading is $35.

For more information on youth sports programs call 526-1233.

from page 26

BBBBeeeennnncccchhhh

This isthe oneJames Patterson, 4,claims a pumpkinSaturday during theannual PumpkinPatch held at TurkeyCreek Ranch. Theevent included ahay-bale maze, hayrides, bounce house,ghost town andpumpkin picking.The Pumpkin Patch,which ended Sunday,had almost 1,700visitors this year.

Photo by Sgt. Jeffrey Smith

Fort Carson

NFL1. Broncos vs. Ravens2. Vikings vs. Packers3. 49ers vs. Colts4. Dolphins vs. Jets

5. Giants vs. Eagles6. Seahawks vs. Cowboys7. Jaguars vs. Titans8. Falcons vs. Saints

College9. Mississippi vs. Auburn

10. Georgia vs. Florida11. Missouri vs. Colorado12. Air Force vs. Colorado State

13. Texas vs. Oklahoma State14. South Carolina vs. Tennessee15. USC vs. Oregon16. Miami, Fla. vs. Wake Forest

Picks


Matt Barber1-8 Inf. Reg.

1. Ravens 9. Auburn2. Vikings 10. Florida3. Colts 11. Missouri4. Jets 12. Air Force5. Giants 13. Texas6. Cowboys 14. S. Carolina7. Titans 15. Oregon8. Saints 16. Miami, Fla.

Robert ChurchillHHC, 43rd SB

1. Broncos 9. Mississippi2. Packers 10. Florida3. Colts 11. Colorado4. Jets 12. Air Force5. Giants 13. Texas6. Cowboys 14. Tennessee7. Titans 15. Oregon8. Saints 16. Miami, Fla.

Justin Long1-10 Cav.

1. Broncos 9. Mississippi2. Packers 10. Florida3. Colts 11. Colorado4. Jets 12. Air Force5. Giants 13. Texas6. Cowboys 14. S. Carolina7. Titans 15. Oregon8. Saints 16. Miami, Fla.

Bernard PerryCompany C 204 BSB

1. Broncos 9. Auburn2. Vikings 10. Florida3. Colts 11. Colorado4. Jets 12. Colo. State5. Giants 13. Texas6. Seahawks 14. Tennessee7. Titans 15. USC8. Saints 16. Miami, Fla.

Story and photos by Nel Lampe

Mountaineer staff

When the United Statesbecame involved in WorldWar II after Pearl Harbor

Day, military bases were hurriedly constructed throughout the country.Three military installations were built inthe Pikes Peak region. In 1942, alongwith Camp Carson and Colorado SpringsArmy Air Base (now Peterson Air ForceBase) in Colorado Springs, Pueblo ArmyAir Base was constructed in Pueblo, onwhat is now Memorial Airport.

It was essential that pilots and aircrews receive training. Ford MotorCompany quit making cars and startedcranking out B-24 aircraft, which wereused for crew training at Pueblo ArmyAir Base. It took about 90 days on theassembly line to build one B-24. The Michigan Ford plant made 6,792B-24s during World War II.

The B-24 had a long range and was used for long distance missions,

particularly over the water.Many crews were

trained in B-24s at PuebloArmy Air Base, includingmovie star Clark Gable.

The Pueblo HistoricalAircraft Society created adisplay about the B-24 tomark the 50th anniversaryof the B-24’s first flight.The society amassed anextensive collection ofartifacts, uniforms, flightlogs, photographs andother memorabilia for the exhibit. The societydecided to start a museum,using the display as astart. It was housed in abuilding at the airport.

Nearby was a collection of military aircraft, started in 1972 by Pueblo’s city manager,Fred Wiesbrod.

After raising moneyfor a new building, a large

hangar was constructednext to the B-24 museum building.

Many of the museum’s collectionswere moved into thenew hangar, along withseveral planes from theWiesbrod collection.

Now the museum is known as the PuebloWiesbrod AircraftMuseum.

A few aircraft andseveral historic vehiclesremain on the grounds.The historical society

hopes to build another hangar to house the other aircraft.

The hangar is filled with airplanesand artifact collections. Most of the aircraft are U.S. military aircraft.Among the nonmilitary aircraft is aone-half-size 1918 Spad fighter aircraft and a Stearman PT-13.

The displays include a model of Pueblo Army Air Base, historic photographs and uniforms.

Other collections include unitpatches; a display about aircraft noseart; World War II aircraft radio andnavigation systems and aircraft engines.

Oct. 30, 2009

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft Museum

Reflects World War II history

See Aircraft on page 30

The view from inside the cockpit of a World War II B-29 aircraftis shown above. A B-29 aircraft is displayed in the PuebloWiesbrod Aircraft Museum.

Tour guide Karl Koelblin explains one of the exhibits to avisitor to the Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft Museum at Pueblo’sMemorial Airport.

The C-47 Skytrain aircraft was used for carrying troops. A similar aircraft was used by many of the early commercial airlines.

There’s a Tuskegee Airmen display, and uniforms and flags fromJapan and Nazi Germany, as well asRussian uniforms and artifacts.

Although most of the exhibits are about World War II, displays ofmemorabilia from the Korean War,Vietnam and Desert Storm are shown.

There’s a display about theWomen Airforce Service Pilots ofWorld War II, known as WASP.

Aircraft inside the hangarinclude a Navy trainer T-34Mentor, a T-37, a UH-1Huey helicopter, an F-104 Starfighter, aT-28 Trojan and an A-26 aircraft.The first U.S. jet, a Lockheed F-80C, and a World War II B-29aircraft are also in the hangar. There’sa transport aircraft, a C-47, knownas the Sky Train, which was alsoflown by many of the early airlines.

The Pueblo Wiesbrod AircraftMuseum is a great museum for anyone interested in military and World War II history.

Visitors can take a self-guided tour, but a guided tour is the best way to see the museum, even if there’s await for a guide to be available. Volunteer guides passalong lots of interesting details.

The museum also has a small gift shop at theentrance, with a large stock of model airplanes, books,videos, military patches, caps, keychains and pins. Stopby the gift shop after the tour.

After seeing the displays and aircraft in the blue hangar, visitors can also see the aircraft displayed outside.

The Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft Museum is atMemorial Airport, about 10 miles east of Pueblo.

From Fort Carson, take Interstate 25 south, about 40 miles. Take Exit 100A east (Highway 50) to reach the airport. Take the airport exit and drive onto airportgrounds, heading toward the passenger terminal. Themuseum is on the left, at 31001 Magnuson. There’s parking next to the blue hangar.

Admission to the museum is $7 for anyone older than10. Active-duty military members in uniform or with military identification are admitted free.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays.Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and it is open Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

Call 719-948-9219 for information or go online athttp://www.PWAM.com.


Just the Facts• TRAVEL TIME — 45 minutes

• FOR AGES — anyone

• TYPE — military aircraft museum

• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★(Out of 5 stars)

• WALLET DAMAGE — $ (FREE FOR ACTIVEDUTY SOLDIERS WITH IDENTIFICATION)

$ = Less than $20$ $ = $ 21 t o $ 4 0

$ $ $ = $ 41 t o $ 6 0(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

from page 29

AAAAiiii rrrrcccc rrrraaaa ffff tttt

An Air Force T-37 aircraft is in the Pueblo Wiesbrod Aircraft Museum. The T-37 was used for training pilots.

Volunteers move an aircraft into the aircraft hangar for restoration work. Several aircraft are displayed in the hangar.

A tour guide points out some of the buildings on themodel of Pueblo Army Air Base.


Air Force Academy football Tickets are on sale for Air Force Academy

football home games in Falcon Stadium; call 472-1895.

Nov. 7, West PointNov. 14, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Air Force Academy concertsThe Academy Concert Series in Arnold

Hall Theater at the Air Force Academy includesCamelot, Nov. 6; 10 Tenors, Nov. 20; LeAnnRimes, Jan. 22; Pink Floyd Experience, Feb. 5; andLeGrand Cirque, March 5. Call 333-4497 for ticketinformation. The concerts are open to the public.

“Whose Line is it Anyway?”Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, from

the television show “Whose Line is it Anyway?”perform in the Pikes Peak Center Nov. 8 at 7p.m. Tickets start at $29.50; call 520-SHOW.

“Lord of the Dance” is in the Pikes PeakCenter Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call 520-SHOWfor ticket information.

Mannheim Steamroller is at Pikes PeakCenter Nov. 22 at 7 p.m., with its 2009 ChristmasTour. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.

Veterans Day ParadeThe annual Veterans Day Parade is Nov. 7, at

10 a.m. in downtown Colorado Springs. Morethan 100 bands and groups will participate.

Mind SeizureThe Mind Seizure Haunted House has a

reputation for being scary. It is located at theFlea Market, one mile east of the Citadel Mall,at 5225 E. Platte Ave. Tickets are $15, and is opendaily through Saturday. For more informationgo to http://www.mindseizure.com.

Town of TerrorTown of Terror is at Buckskin Joe,

west of Canon City. The very scary haunt isnot recommended for children under 12 andis open through Saturday, 7 p.m.-midnight.Lines are very long Fridays-Saturdays.Ticket sales begin at 6:30 p.m. at the RoyalGorge Scenic Railway building, just beforeBuckskin Joe. To reach Town of Terror, take Highway 115 to Penrose, then takeHighway 50 west for about eight miles,watching for signs for Buckskin Joe andRoyal Gorge Bridge. Turn left and go aboutone mile. For information go online tohttp://www.townofterror.com.

Halloween with the dinosaursThe Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource

Center in Woodland Park has “Fun at theBooseum” with paid admission Saturdayfrom 1-3 p.m., with a storyteller and dinosaurcostume contest for ages 12 and under.There’ll be treat bags and crafts all day long.The center is at 201 S. Fairview St., inWoodland Park. Call 686-1820 or go onlineat http://www.rmdrc.com.

Haunted MinesThe Haunted Mines are on the grounds of

the Western Museum of Mining and Industry,1015 North Gate Road, at Exit 156A.Admission is $15, with a $3 discount forSoldiers. The haunt is open through Saturday.Go online to http://www.haunted mines.com.

Paranormal, historic toursBriarhurst Restaurant has historic/

paranormal tours of the mansion Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tours are $12 for

adults and $8 for children 8-11; active military members are $10. Call 685-1864 for reservations. More information is onlineat http://www.hauntedbriarhurst.com.Briarhurst Manor is at 404 Manitou Ave.

Haunted trailCheyenne Mountain Air Force Station

has a complete horror delight, including anoutdoor haunted house Friday, 7-11:30 p.m.Admission is $5 for Department of Defensecardholders and $8 without. Face painting,food and games are available. Dress warmly.Recommended for ages 10 and over. Take the NORAD exit uphill and follow signs. CallJosh Sexton, 474-3030 for information.

Hell Scream Haunted HouseAt the corner of Powers and Palmer Park

Boulevard, behind Wendy’s, this hauntedhouse is open through Nov. 1. Hours are 7p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday and 7-11 p.m.Sunday. Admission is $12.

Nightmare on Colorado AvenueLocated in a motel at 3445 W. Colorado

Ave., this haunted house is open 6-10 p.m.through Saturday. Admission is $10.

“Puebloween”The Buell Children’s Museum, 210

Santa Fe Ave., in Pueblo, hosts“Puebloween” Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.There are magic shows and trick-or-treatingthroughout the museum. Admission is $4for adults, $3 for children. For informationcall 719-295-7200, or go online tohttp://www.sdc-arts.org.

— Compiled by Nel Lampe


Pvt. Hazardby James Boroch

Photo by Jeanne Mazerall

Air Force vs. ArmyThere are still tickets left for the Air Force Academy Falcons vs. West Point Black Knightsfootball game at Falcon Stadium Nov. 7, with a 1:30 p.m. kickoff. For tickets, call 472-1895.Parking is free. The academy is about 20 miles north of Colorado Springs, off Interstate 25.

Masters Degree inCounselingSchool or Community Emphasis

Online PlusCACREP Accredited

c o u n s e l o r e d . a d a m s . e d u719.587.8138

guide just before the

Looking for new spots to enjoy great food? Whether you crave a “Smothered dog” or seek a spot for a romantic rendevous, check out our new

special discounts!

savo

ring sushi? lusting for lasagna? tasty sandwich? longing for linguine? pining for pizza?praying

forpastry?craving

for fondue?fam

ishedfor crab

cakesjonesing

for java?starving

for steak?m

a dformufns?beggingforburgersyearningforenchiladas?ravenousforraviolieag

erfo

r egg

rolls

?ta

ntal

zing

tand

oori?

thirs

tyfo

r mar

garit

as?

tast

yfa

lafe

l?gy

roso

rher

oes?

hank

erin

gfo

rhot

cake

s?

free food!Play our “Bite Me” trivia contest for a chance to win a

$25 Gift Certificate

to

Check out our new

section in the clas-

“Bite Me” trivia question and email the correct answer to

for your chance to win

hungry?


2009 OVERSEAS MILITARY HOLIDAY MAILING DEADLINESMilitary Mail Addressed To Express Mail®

Military Service(EMMS)1/

First-Class Mail®Letters/Cards

Priority Mail® ParcelAirlift Mail(PAL) 2/

SpaceAvailable Mail

(SAM) 3/

Parcel Post®

APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092 Dec 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 4 Nov 28 Nov 13

APO/FPO AE ZIP 093 N/A Dec 4 Dec 4 Dec 1 Nov 21 Nov 13

APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098 Dec 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 4 Nov 28 Nov 13

APO/FPO AA ZIPs 340 Dec 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 4 Nov 28 Nov 13

APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966 Dec 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 4 Nov 28 Nov 13

As for domestic deadlines and using regular mail, send holiday cards, letters and packages going to U.S. destinations by December 21 for delivery by Christmas. Using Express Mail, you still have time to mail packages to certain U.S. locations until Dec. 23. The Postal

seas to other international countries yet but will soon.Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged at domestic

or value for holiday package shipping. Customers can use Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes to ship anywhere in the U.S., or to our troops overseas. The contents for Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes can be any

The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages sent to military APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to only $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at www.usps.com and using Click-N-Ship.

online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship at www.usps.com.

All packages and mail must be addressed to individual service members by name, in accordance with U.S. Dept. of Defense regu-lations. All military overseas units are assigned an APO or FPO ZIP Code and, in many cases, that ZIP Code travels with the unit. The Postal Service places APO/FPO mail on special transportation to be delivered to our military troops overseas as soon as possible.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specif-ically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Military Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

Never too early to mailto our troops

The U.S. Postal Service has recently announced its recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas to our U.S. military troops serving overseas at APO/FPO addresses.

Holiday mail for our U.S. troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan should be sent by Dec. 4 for arrival by Christmas. Holiday mail going to other military overseas APO/FPO locations should be sent by Dec. 11. Except for military mail going to Iraq and Afghanistan (APO/FPO AE ZIP 093), Express Mail can also be used to mail packages to other overseas military locations until Dec. 18 for delivery by Christmas.

Postal Service announces deadlines for holiday mail sent to U.S. troops overseas; $2 off using Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Boxes

Call 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777) or go to usps.com for more holiday mailing information

Military Overseas Mailing and Packaging Tips packaging products, including the Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, offer the best ship-

ers receive a $2 discount for using the Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box to mail to any overseas military address, no matter the weight of the box, for just $11.95.

Click-N-Ship with FREE package pickup. All you need is a computer with internet access and a printer, a weight scale and credit card. Prepare your packages, go to www.usps.com.and access Click-N-Ship.

outside.

your return address on one side only of the package.

regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”

ings.


COMPLETE 8 PIECE ROOM PACKAGE - 3 COLORS TO CHOOSE FROM -

Your Incredible Credit Store®

S TA R T Y O U R H O L I D AY S W I T H

YOUR INCREDIBLE CREDIT STORE®

®

Check out our internet specialswww.usadiscounters.net*Limited quantities available. Lower financing rates may apply in your state. Other merchandise available with lower payments and other financing terms are available starting at 11.99% APR. Payments listed are based on zero down payment at 19.99% APR for 24 months

with approved credit, taxes and any delivery and installation charges not included. To calculate the total cost of financing simply multiply the payment amount by 48 . Items shown may not represent items in stock. Limited time offer. No substitutions. See Store for details.

CHECK OUT OUR

IN OURCOLORADO SPRINGS STORE

YOU ARE AUTOMATICALLY APPROVED FOR CREDIT AT USA DISCOUNTERS IF YOU ARE ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY OR A GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE.

Credit approved online or by phone in minutes!

STORE HOURS: M-F 10AM-9PMSAT 10AM-8PM • SUN 12PM-5PM

MISSION TRACE SHOPPING CENTER3001 SOUTH ACADEMY BLVD

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO719-392-2797 / 866-389-3865

FREEACERNOTEBOOKWith thepurchase of this 8 piece living room packageModel #ACE-D250-1151

$64 Twice monthly*

Plush comfortable design alive with stylish contemporary flair, these collections are the perfect addition to enhance the atmosphere of any living room. Choose either the beautiful sage, beige or coco sofa and loveseat paired exquisitely with cocktail table, two end tables, two lamps and rug.

DINING ROOM5 Piece dining room with2 FREE chairs.Rich cappuccino finishfeaturing a counter height table with a built-in 24” frosted glass Lazy Susan as well as a storage base featuring a wine rack and glass holder.

$30 Twice monthly*

FLAT SCREEN TVsSTARTING AT$30 Twice monthly*

Watch your favorite game on

a new TV.

GAMINGSYSTEMS

starting at$16

PLAYSTATION 3

XBOX 360Elite Wii BUNDLE

COMPUTERSstarting at

$34

2 FREECHAIRS

Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, Toshiba, Magnavox

Documents

Vol. 67 No. 43 Oct. 30, 2009 Word of the month: Respect · 2009. 10. 30. · 2 MOUNTAINEER — Oct. 30, 2009 This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for