represents the end of our comrades duties. To those that have selflessly given up their lives for the good of their fellow man, their task complete, their duties well done. To our comrades—their last alarm.”

Serving the Soldiers, Civilians and Families of 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. Issue 110 Sept. 13, 2012

Veterans remember 9/11 victims

Pueblo Police Honor Guard retire the Colors to remember the fallen of 9/11 during a memorial located on the Arkansas River Walk of Pueblo, Sept. 11, 2012. Wreaths were placed at the base of the memorial to remember the sacrifices made by those lost during the attacks.

Firefighters from Pueblo City Fire Department hang a flag above the area where the 9/11 remembrance ceremony will take place at the Arkansas River Walk of Pueblo, Sept. 11, 2012.

Col. Omar Jones IV (middle), commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Sal Torres, member of the Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team prepare to place a wreath at the base of a 9/11 memorial at the Arkansas River Walk of Pueblo, Sept. 11, 2012.

Story and photos by Sgt. April York2nd BCT, PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Rays of sunlight broke through the clouds and peeked over the Main Street Bridge to shine during a tribute ceremony for the fallen heroes of Sept. 11, 2001, hosted by The Center for American Values at the Historic Arkansas River Walk in Pueblo, Sept. 11. Col. Omar Jones IV, commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, joined veterans, Pueblo City and Pueblo West firefighters, Pueblo City policemen, Pueblo County sheriffs and local residents in remembering the events of 9/11. “We are here so we never forget,” Jones said. “It’s important for the families of the great Americans that we lost that day to know that we are never going to forget their sacrifice, who they were and the contributions that they made. “I was at the Pentagon when it got hit, and it is a very personal experience for me having actually gone through the attack. Fortunately, for me and my team, we were all able to evacuate the building safely.” The ceremony consisted of posting and retiring the Colors, speeches, wreath dedications, a volley from a firing squad and the ringing of the firemen’s bell. In May 2012, a steel beam from Ground Zero was unveiled as part of the 9/11 memorial just outside the steps of The Center for American Values. According to Trish Rooney, manager, The Center of American Values, the 9/11 tribute ceremony is an annual event held in Pueblo and in previous years, it was held at Gateway Park, but all future ceremonies will be held outside the center. Jones, along with representatives from the Pueblo City Fire department, Pueblo City Police department, Pueblo County Sheriffs Office, Pueblo Veterans Ritual Team, Home of Heroes Marine Corps League, American Legions Post #2, Pueblo West Fire Department, Colorado Patriot Guard,

Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum and the American GI Forum men’s and women’s chapters laid wreathes of flowers at the base of the memorial in memory of all the men and women who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks. Residents viewed the ceremony in silence from across the river. The simplicity and emotion of the ceremony made it memorable. “It’s events like these that plant the seed in our youth,” Rooney said. “So that we remain great as a country, we have to have them focused on honor, integrity and patriotism.” The ceremony ended with a special signal from a fireman’s bell to honor the fallen of 9/11. “In the past as firefighters began their tour of duty, it was the bell that signified the beginning of the day’s shift,” said Christopher Riley, Fire Chief, City of Pueblo. “Throughout the day and night each alarm was sounded by a bell, which summoned these brave souls to fight fires and to place their lives in jeopardy for the good of their fellow citizens. When a fire fighter had died in the line of duty it was the mournful toll of the bell that solemnly announced a comrades passing. “To symbolize the devotion these brave souls (9/11 victims) have done their duty a special signal of three rings, three times each

Warhorse PridePage 2 Issue 110 Sept. 13, 2012

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Col. Omar Jones IV........................2nd BCT CommanderCommand Sgt. Maj. Robert Lehtonen....2nd BCT CSMStaff Sgt. Andrew Porch..................................PAO NCOICStaff Sgt. Ruth Pagan.........................Layout and DesignSgt. April York......................................Layout and Design

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The time to choose your federal, state and local elected officials is fast approaching. The Fort

Carson Voting Assistance Office is encouraging Soldiers to register for the upcoming elections, Nov. 6.

Voting assistance officers, through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, are working to keep Soldiers informed before and during the election process, and help service members and their Families register to vote.

“It’s extremely important, you have a right as a U.S. citizen (to vote),” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Richard Giadone, voting assistance officer, Mission Support Element, Fort Carson.

Giadone encouraged all Soldiers to take advantage of the liberty afforded to them

and vote. “Decisions are made for your life based

off the ballots,” said Giadone. “They can affect your living area, water, electricity or whether you get a raise next year; it’s your responsibility.”

Voting assistance officers are getting the word out through posters, fliers and email. All personnel who have a Fort Carson email account were sent a notification the last week in July, with step-by-step directions on how to properly register in their state of residence.

To register to vote in this year’s election using an absentee voting ballot go to http://www.fvap.gov/. The process can take as little as five minutes to complete online by filling out a federal post card application, voter registration and an absentee ballot request.

“I did it in Iraq in 2008,” said Sgt. John Nyehart, unit supply specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Story by Sgt. Jarrad Spinner2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div.

Infantry Division. “The process was simple and the website is very easy to navigate.”

To register on the website, Soldiers will need to select the active duty member or non-active duty member icon, then click on their state of residence and whether they want to register to vote or receive a ballot. They can also choose for which election they want to vote.

Soldiers and family members need to submit their name and their e-mail, address or fax phone number on the FVAP website to receive a ballot by e-mail, mail or fax.

The recommended mailing dates of ballots for the upcoming election vary depending on your location.

Deployed Soldiers are required to submit their ballots four weeks prior to election dates, Soldiers stationed overseas need to submit ballots three weeks out, and Soldiers within the U.S. need to submit at least one week prior to election dates.

For more information or assistance, contact a voting assistance officer or go online to www.fvap.gov.

Mountain Post run

Soldiers of 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, roll their squadron mascot down the road during the post run, Sep. 7, 2012. Noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers from across post gathered to call cadence and build esprit de corps.

Sergeant Major Jerome Nichols, operations sergeant major, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division leads the “Death Dealer” Battalion during the post run, Sep. 7.

Command Sergeant Major Joe Burney, senior enlisted leader, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, leads the “Rough Rider” Battalion during the post run, Sep. 7.

3-16 FARDyanne Beckman.........................................................526-1635dyanne.m.beckman.civ@mail.mil

1-67 ARValerie Mansapit...........................................................524-1476valerie.j.mansapit.civ@mail.mil

204th BSBBarbara Young...............................................................526-4172barbara.a.young.civ@mail.mil

2-8 INUrsual Pittman...........................................................526-0727ursual.t.pittman.civ@mail.mil 2 STBSpc. Morgan Madrick..............................................503-2602morgan.a.madrick.mil@mail.mil

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2nd BCTValarie Adams............................................................524-4797valarie.a.adams.civ@mail.mil

1-10 CAVFrancy Avizu...............................................................526-1946francy.avizu.civ@mail.mil

FRSA Information

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Colorado Springs DanceTheatre presents Aspen Santa Fe BalletAt the Craftwood Inn6:00 pm

Aztec tow-step present an evening of original music and selections from a Simon and Garfunkel songbook.At the Black Sheep8:00 pm

New Arts Alley OpeningsSean O’Meallie and the Figure, Form and DecaySept. 7-28Modbo- 17C E Bijou

School House Rock Live Jr.Freedom Performing ArtsCenter7:00 pm

Bilingual story time4:00 pmSand Creek Library Branch,Colorado Springs, CO

Imagination Celebration:Golden Dragon AcrobatsPikes Peak Center7:00 pm

Walk to end AlzheimersAmerica the Beautiful Park9:00 am

Mutemath (band)At the Black Sheep7:00 pmTickets in Advance $25at the door $28

The America the Beautiful chorus presents a free program of barbershop 4-part harmony.At Village Christian Church2:00 pm

Arts Walk with Mayor BachJoin the Pikes Peak Art Council and the City of Colorado Springs for art and fitness.Walk begins at City Adminis-tration Building.Meet at 8:30 am

Better Opportunities for Single SoldiersPage 4 Issue 110 Sept. 13, 2012

BOSS UPCOMING EVENTS22 SEPTEMBER -There will be a BOSS volunteer opportunity for an Autism Speaks Walk.

Volunteers will need to meet at the HUB at 0645-1300 and will be assisting in handing out water and snacks.

27 SEPTEMBER - Thunder Alley Bowling Center will be hosting the monthly BOSS bowling night. Bowling will start at 1800 and go to 2100. The first 20 Soldiers will get to bowl for free. $5 will cover 3 games of bowling, shoe rental, food and drink. 2BCT will be starting a competition between companies and will reward the highest bowling score with a bowling

trophy, which will be defended monthly. So bring your “A” game 28 SEPTEMEBER - BOSS will be providing transportion to Denver for Oktoberfest. You

do not need to be 21 to attend. Transportation will be leaving the HUB at 1700 and will be returning at 0200.

The next Installaion BOSS meeting will be hosted at the HUB, on post, Sept. 20 at 2:00 pm. All Soldiers are welcome to attend and express their ideas for possible future events.