Mountaineer 2013 04-19

Vol. 71, No. 15 April 19, 2013

Pages 10-11 Page 8 Pages 20-21

Message board INSIDEINSIDE

“The Invisible War”Film screening at

McMahon AuditoriumFriday from 6-8 p.m.

in observance of Sexual Assault

Awareness Month.

Photo by Cpl. William Smith

Father-daughter time

Fathers and daughters do the “train” as they dance to the “Mambo,” during the seventh annual Military Father Daughter Dance at the Crowne Plaza Colorado

Springs hotel, Saturday. The Armed Services YMCA hosts the event to help servicemen strengthen bonds with their daughters. See story on Page 10.

Soldiers aid gunshot victimsBy Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner

4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Five Soldiers sprang into action April 7 to renderfirst aid to two men gunned down at a ColoradoSprings park.

After multiple gunshots filled the air, the FortCarson Soldiers ran to the aid of the injured men atRoy P. Benavidez Park, not giving a second thoughtto their own personal safety.

From three separate locations, Spcs. Ian Carman,Anthony Willis and Daniel Garcia and Pfcs. Philip

Hawkes and Daniel Hinojoza ran toward the soundonce they realized what it was.

“When I heard gunshots, I started running, it wasjust instinct,” said Garcia, fueler, Company A, 704th

See Gunshots on Page 4

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America’s Army — Our Profession

Center for Army Profession and Ethic, United States Military Academy

The start of 2013 marked the beginning of America’sArmy – Our Profession, an education and training programdeveloped to inculcate a shared understanding among themembers of the profession — Soldiers and Army civilians —and continue the process of strengthening the Army profession.

The Army is doing more than maintaining the Armyprofession; it is strengthening the Army profession based onfindings and recommendationsfrom the 2011 Army ProfessionCampaign which assessed thestate of the Army professionafter a decade of conflict.Directed by the Secretary of theArmy and Chief of Staff of the Army, the campaign was a comprehensive and holisticstudy of the Army as a profession. More than 40,000Army professionals across all cohorts and components provided feedback on the stateof the Army profession andhelped codify a common understanding of the conceptsand components of the Army profession.

To ensure the success of America’s Army — OurProfession, all Army leaders will educate and train the fiveessential characteristics of theArmy profession: trust, militaryexpertise, honorable service,esprit de corps and stewardship.Leaders must strive to ensureevery Army professional is competent in his performance of duty, is demonstrating anhonorable character and is committed to the profession and its missions, despite risk, challenge and adversity.

To strengthen the competence, character and commitmentof every Army professional, all leaders should review theassociated resources provided and use them within their organization. Leaders are charged to ensure this program isimplemented through professional development programsfocused on the four quarterly themes: standards and discipline; customs, courtesies and traditions; military expertise — certified Army professionals; and trust.

Lt. Gen. David Perkins, commanding general,

Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kan., said that America’s Army — Our Profession is a sustainedeffort focusing on the Army profession. He sees the importance for all Soldiers and Army civilians to internalizethe aspects of being a professional and to understand therich history of the Army profession. According to Perkins,“this allows Army professionals to look at their service to the nation, their time in the Army, the expectations of a professional and the trust that is built within the unit andbetween the Army and the American people.”

The education and trainingprogram begins with an emphasis on standards and discipline. This theme aims to reinforce the Army’s understanding of the positivenature of discipline, the value of upholding standards and thecommitment to a professionalexcellence. As stewards of theArmy profession, leaders areresponsible for educating, training and developing theirsubordinates. By strengtheningdiscipline, enforcing standardsand honoring our customs, courtesies and traditions, theArmy will enhance esprit decorps and sustain militaryexpertise. Strengthening these practices improves readinessand purpose.

Col. Jeffrey Peterson, director, Center for the ArmyProfession and Ethic, said theArmy is “starting this programwith an emphasis on the themeof standards and disciplinebecause during the yearlongassessment, CAPE learned that there is a general sense,particularly among the NCO Corps, that standards

and discipline are not what they should be.” During calendar year 2013, CAPE personnel will

travel to Army installations throughout the world to providesubject matter expertise on Army profession doctrine andconcepts and facilitate professional development seminars.These seminars will focus on ways to incorporate Army profession doctrine and concepts into unit and organization professional development sessions.

For more information on America’s Army — OurProfession, visit: http://cape.army.mil.

By Joey BautistaFort Carson Army Volunteer Corps program manager

Nearly 4,000 registered Fort Carson volunteers amassedmore than 148,000 hours of community service in fiscal 2012— a cost savings of more than $2.7 million in labor costs.

The volunteers served in various programs that positivelyimpact the quality of life and well-being of the youths andadults who live, work and play at Fort Carson.

Many of the community and Family support programswould not be able to provide the programs and serviceswithout the valuable contributions of our volunteers.

National Volunteer Week began in 1974 when thenPresident Richard Nixon signed an executive order establishingthe week as an annual celebration of volunteering. Sincethen, every president has signed a proclamation promotingNational Volunteer Week. Additionally, governors, mayorsand other elected officials make public statements and signproclamations in support of National Volunteer Week.

The nation will celebrate the contributions of millions of volunteers during this year’s celebration, Sunday throughApril 27, with the theme of “Volunteers Strengthen a Nation.”

This theme truly reflects the power that volunteers have

to inspire the people they help, as well as inspiring others to serve. The occasion also presents an opportunity for individuals, Families, nonprofit organizations and government entities alike to celebrate the ordinary peoplewho accomplish extraordinary things through service.

The Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps will set upNational Volunteer Week displays to celebrate and encouragevolunteering on Fort Carson and in the community:

Ø Monday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., commissaryØ Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., ExchangeØ Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Evans Army Community

Hospital, in partnership with the American Red CrossØ April 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., USO, lunch provided by USOOther activities include:Ø Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Exchange, free barbecue

lunch for volunteers, sponsored by Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps

Ø Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Elkhorn Conference Center,Army Community Service annual volunteer awardrecognition ceremony

For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact the Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps office at 526-4590 or 526-1082.

Week honors volunteers’ service

Program strengthens workforce

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Sequester preparations await furlough announcementBy Robert Dozier

U.S. Army Installation Management Command

SAN ANTONIO — Civilian employees willhave to wait a bit longer to find out the details of theirfurlough, including the exact number of non-pay status days, as officials attempt to minimize theimpact on mission and personnel.

The extensive planning and deliberations for therelease of Notice of Proposed Furlough Letters to Armycivilians have been stalled between Congressionalaction and White House budget proposals.

The Pentagon put off sending out notices March21 to give officials time to review the Consolidatedand Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013.This continuing resolution put $10 billion back in the budget, restored tuition assistance for militarymembers and gave the services some flexibility in theapplication of the furloughs.

After a detailed review, the Defense Departmentrevised the number of non-pay status days from 22 to14 and delayed the start of furloughs until mid- to lateJune. Around 750,000 civilians had been facing a20-percent reduction in pay for the remaining weeksof fiscal 2013.

Congressional approval of the defense appropria-tions bill late in March reduced the shortfall in the budget from $46 billion to $41 billion, taking some ofthe pressure off sequestration. Overseas operations,however, are still the highest priority. DefenseSecretary Chuck Hagel directed Deputy DefenseSecretary Ashton Carter and Army Gen. Martin E.

Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, toconduct an intensive, departmentwide review of howto protect the nation with fewer resources.

How budget cuts will affect readiness and thedepartment’s overall mission is of the utmost concern,according to secretary Hagel.

“We will have to trade at some level and tosome degree our future readiness for current operations,” he said.

Hagel announced April 2 that he will voluntarilycommit to a partial forfeiture of his pay during the furlough period, even though he is exempt as a politicalappointee. This gesture prompted other leaders, includ-ing the president, to make similar gestures of solidarity.

The White House released its 2014 budget proposal, including a $526.6 billion defense basebudget request, April 10. This budget adds more variables to the process. Besides repealing thesequestration, President Barack Obama’s proposaladdresses taxes and entitlement spending and callsfor a new round of base realignment and closure.

Meanwhile, officials across the Army await theexact details and wording of the furlough communi-cation. The Department of the Army has requestedan internal review to gauge the impact of both aseven-day furlough and no furlough; however, there isno decision to reduce the number of days below 14.

To accomplish a full 14-day non-pay status furlough, employees of the U.S. Army InstallationManagement Command are expected to receive theirnotification letters starting on or about May 16.Approximately 27,000 IMCOM employees will be

notified directly by their supervisors under specificguidance from Assistant Secretary of the Army forManpower and Reserve Affairs Thomas R. Lamont.

Once employees are notified, they will berequired to acknowledge in writing their receipt ofnotification. Then they will have seven days to exercisetheir right to reply. Employees may appeal orally, inwriting or both to the designated reply official.

Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, commander of IMCOM,has announced if furloughs occur, the headquarterswill move to a four-day work week. Each garrisoncommander will make scheduling decisions locallyin coordination with the senior commander.

Employees on garrisons under collective bargainingagreements should consult directly with their union officials for any updates.

Once final furlough decision notices are sent,employees may appeal their agency’s decision to theMerit System Protection Board within 30 days fromthe effective date of the furlough.

For more information on how sequestration and furloughs affect the workforce, go to http://www.imcom.army.mil/Organization/G1Personnel.aspx.

“We will have to trade atsome level and to somedegree our future readinessfor current operations.”

— Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel


The community has the opportunity to help Cub Scout Pack264 and Boy Scout Troop 164 assist less-fortunate familiesthroughout southern Colorado.

The Fort Carson Scouts will be collecting nonperishable fooditems in support of the Boy Scouts of America Pikes Peak CouncilScouting for Food Drive.

Donations can be made through April 26 by visiting collectionboxes located in the Balfour Beatty community centers andSelf-Help/Maintenance Office, the commissary and the mainlobby of the 4th Infantry Division headquarters building.

In addition, Scouts will distribute empty plastic bagsthroughout the post housing area Saturday from 9-11 a.m. forinterested post residents to fill. The Scouts will return April 27from 9-11 a.m. to pick up donations left on the front porch. Theywill not go door to door; so those wishing to participate are askedto ensure bags are placed in a visible location.

Donations may also be dropped off at the Care and Share FoodBank of Southern Colorado at 2605 Preamble Point, off ofConstitution Avenue east of Powers Boulevard, or the Pikes PeakCouncil Activities Center at 985 W. Fillmore.

All food collected will be donated to the Care and Share FoodBank of Southern Colorado and other local food banks to help theless-fortunate.

Last year’s Pikes Peak Scouting for Food Drive collected17,000 pounds of nonperishable food and $625; Fort Carson Scoutsturned in 3,000 pounds of food.

For more information on the food drive, contact JanitaMcGregor at [email protected].

Fort Carson community members canturn in unused and expired prescribed medication for proper disposal as part of theU.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’sNational Drug Take-Back Day.

Collection boxes will be available: v Monday through April 27 from 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m, Evans Army CommunityHospital main pharmacy

v Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4p.m., Woods Soldier Family CareCenter pharmacy

v April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., commissary and Exchange.

More than 2 million pounds of prescription medications were removedfrom circulation during the previous fiveTake-Back events, according to a DEApress release.

According to the 2011 Substance Abuseand Mental Health Services Administration’sNational Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than six million Americans

abuse prescription drugs. That samestudy revealed more than 70 percent ofpeople abusing prescription pain relieversgot them through friends or relatives, astatistic that includes raiding the familymedicine cabinet.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient,and responsible means of disposal, whilealso educating the general public about thepotential for abuse of these medications.

For more information, contact the FortCarson Army Substance Abuse ProgramRisk Reduction Program at 526-0994.

Drug Take-Back Day

Carson to collectunused, expired drugs

Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division. “I don’t know why, Itook off downstairs and started running toward thepark. I just did it.”

Willis and Carman, both air traffic controllers,Company F, 2nd General Support AviationBattalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf.Div., were just about to leave Willis’ apartmentwhen the gunfire started.

“I looked up when I heard gunfire, and Williswas gone,” said Carman. “I yelled out for him, Ididn’t know where he had gone, but he popped back(around the corner of the building) and told me;‘Hey, someone is on the ground.”

Hinojoza, wheeled vehicle mechanic, andHawkes, land combat missile system repair specialist,both with Company B, 64th Brigade SupportBattalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.,also rushed to the scene.

“I was sitting on my couch, just chilling out,when I heard what I thought was fireworks,” saidHinojoza. “All of a sudden, I thought ‘those aren’tfireworks.’ I jumped up, looked out the window, and,sure enough, it was exactly what I thought it was,and I started outside; didn’t even close the door.”

Hawkes didn’t wait for Hinojoza.“I was unloading the truck … when I heard the

gunshots, and when I heard one of the specialists say:‘There’s a man down,’ I took off.”

All five Soldiers reacted immediately to savestrangers, none considering the danger they were run-ning into. The four closest Soldiers said they were onscene within 20 seconds of hearing the gunshots.

“I just turned the emergency beacon on my(cell phone on); I didn’t even bother calling (911),”said Willis. “I just put it back in my pocket andkept running.”

The scene was stunning as they arrived; onevictim had 18 gunshot wounds.

“When I first got there, and he tried to utter ‘helpme, help me,’ it was not a pretty sight,” said Carman.“The man was riddled, we were just trying to lookat him, and see what we needed to do.

“Hopefully someone called it in (to 911), but yougot to do something in the moment, or this guy’s introuble,” said Carman.

The Soldiers quickly started removing belts, asWillis called his wife, and had her throw more beltsand towels off their balcony, which overlooked thepark, and used those to help care for the men thathad been shot. A short while later, they were joined

by another Soldier with a combat lifesaverbag and litter.

“There was a medic there; he had his(expert) field medical badge, I found outlater, and a portable litter,” Willis said. “Hehad it laid out and ready, just in case we hadto put him on it. We had IV lines ready, justin case. He started throwing stuff at us fromhis med pack. We just used what we could,applied a tourniquet with belts, towels, shirts,whatever we could get.”

While the most seriously injured manreceived the majority of the attention, theSoldiers also took the time to apply atourniquet to the second man, who hadbeen shot twice in the right arm.

Once tourniquets were applied to allthe injured limbs, the Soldiers said theycontinued to treat the other wounds andstabilize the men until help arrived.

“We were out there for a little longer thanfive minutes, and it just flew by,” said Willis.

The Soldiers all credit the medicaltraining they received in the Army forknowing how to treat the two men.

“It came second nature,” said Hawkes.“With all the training we do, and all thepractice we have, it just came natural.”

The most severely injured man wastaken to the hospital in critical condition,but will likely recover, according toColorado Springs Police Department officials. The victim’s wife called theSoldiers to express her gratitude.

“She called me, thanking us for what wedid, you know, for saving his life,” Willis said.

While the Soldiers may have witnesseda shooting within a short distance of theirhomes, it hasn’t motivated them to move.

“It’s a safe neighborhood to me, becausewe’ve got so many people willing to jump outand help if anything happens,” Willis said.

The biggest surprise for the Soldierswas the situation in which they foundthemselves applying their training.

Carman, the most senior of the Soldiers, spent threeyears at Fort Bragg, N.C., ready to deploy, without everhaving the opportunity to use his medical training.

“I re-classed and I picked up a job where I didn’tthink anything of it; I was directing air traffic,”Carman said. “You know you always have thatchance when you’re downrange (to put your trainingto use), always, but I didn’t think stateside. I didn’tthink I would be going to pick up my best friend

and the next thing I know, I’m helping a gunshotvictim, clearly bleeding out in front of us.”

The Soldiers were comforted when they foundout both victims were going to survive the ordeal.

“When I got the call from CSPD saying that theywere good, I just felt relieved,” said Willis. “I just satdown in my chair and told my wife; ‘He made it.’”

CSPD officials plan to recognize the Soldiers fortheir heroic efforts in the near future.

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Spc. Ian Carman

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Advocates help veterans land jobsBy Lt. Col. Jon Carrico Jr.

Deputy director, Employer Partnership Office,Office of the Chief, Army Reserve

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Having an expertonhand who recognizes the unique skills, talentsand abilities associated with serving the nation canmake a tremendous difference for a candidate seeking the right fit.

The service of Soldiers over the past decade hasnot gone unnoticed, according to Erin Thede, directorof the Employment Partnership Office.

“A growing number of employers are looking toveterans as potential employees, some out of a senseof patriotism, but, in many cases, they are simplyrecognizing a pool of candidates with the skills andexperience to enrich their organization,” said Thede.“Transition employment liaisons are the newest advocates available to help Soldiers and veteransnavigate a difficult job market.”

More than 300,000 veterans will enter the job marketin the next four years. TELs are experts in recognizingspecialized capabilities and assisting transitioningactive-duty Soldiers seeking employment opportunities.

“TELs not only have a working relationship withmany civilian organizations, they also have access to jobportals and hiring networks that feature employers interested in hiring veterans and Soldiers,” said AngelFaggins, program manager for the EPO. “Our liaisonsare working to reduce the veteran unemployment rate byusing an EPO-maintained network of employment specialists whose established relationships with localand national employers are vital in assisting Soldiers.”

TELs provide employment assistance to Soldiers atspecific military posts as they transition from activeduty. As Soldiers depart active duty and relocate toother parts of the country, the liaisons refer Soldiersto Army career employment specialists who are geographically-dispersed throughout the country. ACESreceive the Soldier and provide continued support,resume development/enhancement, application processsupport, interview assistance and jobs skills translation.

“I’m so excited to be in a position to help militaryFamilies as they transition to civilian life,” said JasonCowee, transition employment liaison at Joint BaseLewis-McChord, Wash. “I consider it a privilege toserve these great Americans, and I consider it a privilege to be a voice for veterans as I educate andencourage employers to consider the value ourveterans bring to their organization.”

Along with the network maintained by EPO, TELshave the depth and breadth of experience necessary toassist Soldiers. The liaisons are former servicememberswho have firsthand knowledge of the transition process.Many of them were noncommissioned officers withassignments as recruiters or military career counselors.They are armed with a vast array of tools to assistservicemembers as they leave active duty.

In order to best assist servicemembers’ transitionto the civilian workforce, TELs are collocated withtransition assistance career counselors, who assistSoldiers interested in continuing their military careerin the Reserve Component while completing theTransitional Assistance Program at their localArmy Career Alumni Program office. TELs use the“Hero-2-Hired” job portal site, http://www.H2H.jobs,

for veterans/transitioning military and ReserveComponent servicemembers.

“The Hero 2 Hired website really works. While Iwas in a TAP class, I went to the website and postedmy resume,” said Pfc. Luis Morales. “In the next 30minutes … a global logistics company, contacted me.When I spoke with them, they were doing interviewsin the education center where I was taking the TAPclass. I interviewed and got hired on the spot.”

Soldiers can contact the local TEL at their installa-tion transition point for assistance. TELs are located atseven installations: Fort Campbell, Ky.; Fort Belvoir,Va.; Fort Bragg, N.C.; Fort Stewart, Ga.; Fort Sill, Okla.;Fort Hood, Texas and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Bythe fall, EPO will expand TEL coverage to nine addi-tional locations. The proposed new locations includeFort Carson, Fort Knox, Ky; Fort Drum, N.Y.; FortJackson, S.C.; Fort Gordon, Ga.; Fort Bliss, Texas; FortIrwin, Calif.; Fort Riley, Kan.; and Fort Leonard Wood,Mo. Those at locations without the services, mayleverage TEL services by creating a job-seeker accountat http://www.H2H.jobs and indicating that they wouldlike to receive personal counseling assistance.

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Linguists enhance skills at BuehringStory and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public

Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — Amidst the grueling training schedule inherent in an overseasdeployment, “Raider” Brigade’s squad designated linguists meet every Wednesday and Thursday torefresh their Arabic skills and advance their knowledgeof the Middle East’s predominant language.

Each of the SDLs received a high-intensity four-month crash course in Arabic at Fort Carsonprior to deploying. After months of predeploymenttraining and acclimation to life at Camp Buehring,the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, linguists are reviewing and refining theirArabic skills.

“I have a wonderful group of students,” saidRana Oshiro, interpreter, 1st Special TroopsBattalion, 1st ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “It was a surprise

to find out how muchthey already knew.”

The first afternoonclass focused on learningthe basics of the Arabicalphabet and communica-tion, while the secondclass integrated MiddleEastern culture and historyinto the lesson plan.

“I would like toprepare them for anysituation these Soldierscould find themselvesin,” Oshiro said. “I wantto teach them as muchas I can, so they canfunction well in theMiddle East under anycircumstances.”

The unit linguists were excited to resume theirstudies at Camp Buehring, said Sgt. Justin Quinton,intelligence analyst, Headquarters and HeadquartersBattery, 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment.

“Before these new classes started up, none of ushad practiced in close to three months,” Quinton said.“These first few classes have been a good review. Ourinstructors have gotten a pretty good idea of wherewe are as a class, and now we are starting to moveforward with new material.”

Some of the unit linguists already use theirArabic skills to foster trust while working withtheir Kuwaiti counterparts.

“We’ve spoken to a few of the Kuwaiti soldiersduring training,” said Pfc. Timothy Santiago, healthcare specialist, Company C, 4th Brigade SupportBattalion. “At first they were surprised, then they

started poking fun at us for speaking in an Iraqidialect. It made working together easier and showedus that our efforts in class paid off.”

Some of the Soldiers even use language skillsduring their off time to strengthen those bonds of companionship.

“I invited some of the Kuwaiti soldiers to playvolleyball with my unit,” said Sgt. Geoffrey Jones,human resources specialist, Company A, 4th BSB.“They seemed hesitant to join us, but when I invitedthem in Arabic, it helped bridge cultural gaps andbuild camaraderie between our Soldiers and theirs.”

Rana Oshiro, interpreter, 1st Special Troops Battalion,1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,teaches an Arabic class to “Raider” Brigade squad designated linguists at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 4. “I want to teach them

as much as I can, sothey can function well in the MiddleEast under any circumstances.”

— Rana Oshiro


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ROTC cadets rehearse drillsprior to executing a patrol during the spring field trainingevent at Fort Carson, April 13.

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner4th Infantry Division Public

Affairs Office

Joint Task Force Carson welcomed253 cadets from the University ofColorado Colorado Springs and theUniversity of Colorado Boulder, for itsspring field exercise at Training Areas15 and 16, April 12-14.

The Mountain Post provided asupport team from Headquarters andHeadquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion,77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4thInfantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, as well asmedics, buses, tents and water, as the Reserve Officer Training Corpstook the weekend to bring its cadetsone step closer to becoming Army officers of tomorrow.

Lt. Col. Mark Thompson and Lt.Col. David Rozelle, professors ofmilitary science for UCCS and CUBoulder, respectively, and both previ-ously Fort Carson Soldiers, were excitedto bring their cadets to work togetherat Fort Carson. They said one of theadvantages of coming here, instead ofJacks Valley at the U.S. Air ForceAcademy where UCCS cadets usuallytrain, is the undeveloped terrain.

“Setting up a new tactical area,setting up a land navigation course, it’sa huge challenge,” said Thompson.“The students switch out command

positions from the fall to the spring.The fall chain of command started thepreparation, and then handed it off tothe spring chain of command.

“This was a huge improvement overprevious years, with cadets workingtogether to create the field exercise,”Thompson said. “Working togetherwith different groups is good training.”

Being able to set up everythingwas also seen as a positive experienceby the cadets.

“The whole area wasn’t established.We had to create everything, and itchallenged cadets to train in a newlocation,” said Daniel Meade, cadet,UCCS, a sergeant first class prior tousing the active-duty option for ROTC.

There are also other benefits forthe cadets training at Fort Carson.

Donald Caughey, enrollment andscholarship officer, UCCS, said thatROTC programs are constrained interms of resources, so any time thecadets can receive assistance from a

military installation it greatly enhancestheir training.

“You can’t run around ColoradoSprings with rubberized automaticweapons,” said Caughey. “You canmake it work, but not as well. Thiswill make them much better preparedfor future training.”

The cadets also appreciated beingable to use Fort Carson; one reasonbeing the space available.

“We actually did a land navigationat Palmer Park last spring, but it wasa city park, so we have to take thatinto consideration,” said MarvinStarkweather, cadet, Colorado StateUniversity, Pueblo. “You have to watchthe noise, and you can’t camp there.”

Starkweather, a senior, said thiswas his seventh field exercise, all onmilitary installations, but this was hisfirst time at Fort Carson.

“Yesterday, I came out at 6 a.m. to setup, and I got to see all different terrainelements; ravines, valleys, mountains,”

said Starkweather. “It helps out a lotwith land navigation. It’s not all flat,and helps with (situational trainingexercise) lanes, not just some forest;there’s different terrain to adapt to.”

The ambiance of training on anArmy base was also a plus.

“I think it’s pretty neat. Last nightwe could hear artillery going off in thedistance,” said Brianna Riffe, cadet,UCCS, whose mother is a Soldier. “It’sa little more like being in the military.”

Michelle Arbogast, cadet, UCCS,said her husband, a first lieutenant infield artillery at Fort Carson, was supportive of the cadets training here.

“He thinks it’s pretty neat, becauseI get to see some of the stuff he getsto go through,” said Arbogast.

The ROTC programs in Coloradohave access to both Army and AirForce facilities.

The number of military installa-tions in Colorado is one of the bestassets the local ROTC programs have,said Thompson.

“ROTC is really the premiereofficer development program in theArmy; either program in Coloradowill give people a leg up over otherROTC programs,” said Thompson. “Ithink a lot of local kids are overlookingthat opportunity.”

Soldiers and Family members inter-ested in pursuing ROTC can contact theeducation center at 526-2124 for appli-cation information and more details.

Joshua Clark, cadet,University of Colorado,Boulder, briefs his squadduring the ROTC program’sspring field training event at Fort Carson, April 13. Thecadets conduct two fieldexercises a year as part of their training, prior tocommissioning as secondlieutenants in the Army.

Editor’s note:This is the first of four features highlighting Fort Carson

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Soldier overcomesinjuries, battles forUltimate Champion title

By Cpl. William Smith4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Just over two years ago, Staff Sgt. KrisellCreager-Lumpkins lost her footing on a mountainsidein Camp Williams, Utah, while conducting tacticalland navigation.

“I don’t recall details of it, but I do remembergetting knocked out,” Creager-Lumpkins said. “Iremember waking up to a medic shining a light inmy eyes and saying ‘her pupils are not responsive.’Then I don’t remember anything else until I woke up in the hospital.

“My unit medically evacuated me out first byHumvee, then by ambulance,” said Creager-Lumpkins. “I remember waking up in the hospitaland being (angry), and I had to read the report toknow what had happened.”

For Creager-Lumpkins, falling off the side

of a mountain opened a new door, and an opportunity to show her fellow Soldiers what itmeans to never quit.

“In the 2011 Warrior Games I watched one of mybattle buddies compete in the games after an injury,”said Creager-Lumpkins, Company A, WarriorTransition Battalion. “I had always been an athleteand it was very early on in my recovery. I just made astatement that: ‘I will be here next year’ and, from that moment, I worked my tail off with all sortsof therapies to make it to the 2012 Warrior Games.”

The Warrior Games are designed to introduceinjured servicemembers and veterans to Paralympicsports competition, and encourage them to stayphysically active when they return to their localcommunities following the event.

The games are comprised of five U.S. teams,representing the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/CoastGuard, Air Force and Special Operations, as well as

one international team from the United Kingdom.Teams compete in seven sports including archery,cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, trackand field and wheelchair basketball.

Creager-Lumpkins’ positive, “don’t stop until I am where I want (to) be attitude” has broughtinspiration to others.

“She never lets her injuries beat her,” said 1st Sgt.Barry White, Company A, Warrior TransitionBattalion. “I have known her for about two years nowand she has always been a positive force; she hasnever been negative. You will have Soldiers that will

Photo by Staff Sgt. Emily Anderson

Staff Sgt. Krisell Creager-Lumpkins, WarriorTransition Unit, Fort Carson, concentrates on a papertarget May 1, during the shooting competition of the2012 Warrior Games.

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Army boxers capture 7 medals at NationalsBy Staff Sgt. Alexis R. Ramos

4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th

Infantry Division

The U.S. Army boxing team lived upto its motto, “Army Strong,” at the 2013USA Boxing Nationals held in Spokane,Wash., April 1-6.

The Army boxing team took 11Soldiers to Washington, and sevenreturned to their units with medals aroundtheir necks.

Fort Carson boxers captured three goldand two silver medals. World Class AthleteProgram boxers Spc. Steven Nelson, 178pound, and Spc. Charles Williams, 114pound, took top honors in the senior men’sdivision while Staff Sgt. Reyes Marquez,Headquarters and Headquarters Company,2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, claimed the senior men’s 152pound title. WCAP boxers Spc. FallonFarrar took silver in the 152 poundwomen’s elite division and Spc. MarquisMoore seized silver in the 165 poundmen’s senior division.

Spc. Javar Jones, Indiana NationalGuard, earned a silver medal in the 132pound men’s senior division and StaffSgt. Marvin Carey, Schofield Barracks,Hawaii, earned a bronze in the 201pound men’s senior division to round

out the Army medals.This type of success on the national

scene has not happened for the Army inseveral years.

“It has been a couple quads (Olympiccycles) since we had multiple nationalchampions,” said Staff Sgt. CharlesLeverette, boxing head coach, WorldClass Athlete Program, Fort Carson. Hesaid the 2004 Olympics was the last timethe Army was as successful as this team.

The team was selected through theAll-Army trial camp held annually atFort Huachuca, Ariz., where the Soldierswere taught many different boxing techniques and were pushed to the limit, said Leverette.

“The success was earned in trainingcamp that started back in February,” hesaid. “We have a lot of young, hungrySoldier-athletes that are not just talkingabout the Olympic dream, they are puttingin the work to live it.”

Spc. Charles Williams, WCAP, whowon his second consecutive Nationalstitle, credits the hard work at camp forhis success.

“I think it was the camp, it was atough camp,” explained Williams. “Wehad a lot of hard work and dedication, anddedication pays off.”

Teammate and team captain, Spc. Steven Nelson, WCAP, echoed the sentiment.

Spc. Charles Williams, right, World Class Athlete Program, FortCarson, gets ready to throw a hook at his opponent during thechampionship match at the 114 pound men’s senior division of the USA Boxing National Championships in Spokane, Wash., April 6.Williams stopped his opponent in the third round of the match upen-route to his second U.S. National Championship in a row.

Photos by Claudia A. Berwager

Staff Sgt. Reyes Marquez, an infantryman with Headquarters andHeadquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, throws a left hook and gets ready to followup with a right hand during his 152 pound men’s senior division championshipmatch April 6 at the USA Boxing National Championships in Spokane,Wash. Marquez won the national title with a 3-0 decision.

“I always tell the guys (it takes) hardwork and dedication,” said Nelson. “Wework hard and we push each other to getto that next level. Every step we try topeak out and turn the output up a notch.”

Next up for the boxing team is theregional Golden Gloves held in Denver,Saturday. The winners will advance to theNational Golden Gloves held in Utah atthe end of May. If the U.S. BoxingNationals was a litmus test for the Army boxing team,Leverette said, theteam’s success atfuture competitionswill be just as good.

“I feel the future isbright,” said Leverette.“Again, we are stillrebuilding, but theSoldier-athletes that wehave here on groundare really putting in the work, and theresults from Nationalsshow just that.”

Each competitiongoing forward isanother step towardthe ultimate goal ofputting Soldiers on theOlympic team.

Nelson hopes theArmy will have a

strong presence at the Olympics.“Honestly, I believe that out of the

13 weight classes, there should at least be five of us on the Olympic team,” saidNelson. “We want to make the Olympicteam the Army team.”

The Soldiers are proud to representthe Army in the ring.

“We’re hungry, we work hard and we bring back gold medals and representthe Army well,” said Williams.

Spc. Steven Nelson, World Class Athlete Program, Fort Carson, lands ajab on his opponent during the 178 pound men’s senior divisionchampionship match on his way to a 3-0 decision.


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Soldiers from the 10th Combat Support Hospitaltook top honors in the quarterly Fort Carson Unit RecycleIncentive Program, for January-March. The Soldiersturned in 7,830 pounds and earned $750 in morale, welfare and recreation funds.

The Dental Activity staff turned in 4,169 pounds ofmaterial, earning second place and $500 in morale funds,while the Army Field Support Battalion, finished thirdwith 2,956 pounds of recyclables, which earned the unit$250 in morale funds.

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Creager-Lumpkins’ nonstop attitude represents her passion for hercountry, and her indomitable spiritenabled her to overcome her injuriesto compete in the Warrior Games.

“She gets scuffed up, bruised,stitches, breaks a finger … but sheis there at the very next camp,” saidMaster Sgt. Jarrett Jongema, non-commissioned officer in charge,Warrior Games.

“She takes (the injuries), turnsaround and comes right back. Thattold me that when I selected her forthe team that she wouldn’t quit and truly wants to be on this team;truly wants to represent not only herteam but her country.”

Creager-Lumpkins said thisyear she wants to be better, fasterand stronger than last year. Shewants to have more fun, enjoy being in the games and celebratethe little victories of overcomingher injuries in ways that she hadn’tbefore, she said.

She is set to compete in theUltimate Champion event, a pentathlon-style event that pits menand women against each other. Theevents include cycling, shot put, 10-meter prone air-rifle, 50-meterfreestyle swim and 100-meter sprint.

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Warrior Games

Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán

2nd Armored Brigade CombatTeam Public Affairs Office,

4th Infantry Division

When a unit deploys, the mainfocus is usually on the Soldiers whoare leaving, but the 2nd ArmoredBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, is also making sure theSoldiers who stay behind are preparedfor the challenges they may face.

The Rear Detachment Com -manders Course, held April 10-11,and organized by Army CommunityService, is designed to preparerear detachment command groupsfor the different undertakingsthey may encounter.

The rear detachment is responsible for taking care of theunit’s deployed and statesideSoldiers as well as the Family members of those Soldiers.

“The course gives classes from16 different agencies to includelegal, Red Cross and physicalsecurity,” said Terry Blansett,ACS mobilization and deploymentmanager. “Those courses cover Athrough Z, anything that couldaffect the (rear detachment).”

Although the training is calleda commanders course, it is opento commanders, first sergeants,

Family readiness support assistants,Family readiness group leaders andthe Family readiness liaisons.

“This is for anyone on the reardetachment team; if they have a role inleadership or maintenance of the reardetachment, they are welcome tocome,” Blansett said. “A successful(rear detachment) is all built on education, and this will help themunderstand what they are going to befacing and, most importantly, whatagencies to go to for assistance.”

The different classes give the rear detachment staff vital information on the organizations

designed to provide assistance toSoldiers and their Families.

“We know we’ll be facing chal-lenges, but it becomes easier knowingwe have resources,” said Capt. JonDyer, commander, Rear Detachment,2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment,2nd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div. “Mainly this isabout finding a solution; knowing thedifferent agencies allows us to go tothem, which will improve our responseto situations that may arise.”

The Rear Detachment CommandersCourse is offered to any deployingunit and is available through ACS. Formore information call 526-4590.

Brad Reed, physical security inspections instructor, gives aclass to Soldiers from 4th Infantry Division, who will be partof Rear Detachment commands, April 10. The two-day RearDetachment Commanders Course is geared toward Soldierswho will be in charge while the rest of the unit deploys.

MOUNTAINEER — April 19, 2013

Miscellaneous

The Directorate of Public Works Recycle Programstaff — is marking all outside, military unit orcontractor, recycling dumpsters and roll offs containing the wrong recyclable commodity ortrash with a red sign and the containers will not bepicked up for emptying until the problem is corrected. The signs state “Red tagged containeris not acceptable until content meets Fort Carsonrecycling requirements.” Segregating wastemanually through the recycle staff is time consumingand costly. Units needing assistance with wasterecycling can call 526-5898.

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

Command Evaluation and Training Team —COMET provides commanders at all levels with aresponsive maintenance and supply assessment andtraining tool that improves the combat effectiveness,readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical pro-grams. The team identifies supply and maintenanceweaknesses and problems, and provides individualand unit reinforcement training based on assess-ments. Results remain confidential for the unitcommander only. COMET provides assistance in themajority of maintenance and supply managementareas with one-on-one training, and by conductingfollow-up visits. The team also conducts classes tohelp strengthen supply skills and improve mainte-nance readiness. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095or [email protected] for information.

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — islocated in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard.The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers withroom assignments and terminations. For moreinformation call 526-9707.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call GaryGrant at 526-5844 or email [email protected]. Use this number to obtain self-help

tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.• Base operations contracting officer

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

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

• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort CarsonSupport Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 oremail [email protected] to request a facility,parking or regulatory traffic sign.

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

Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays

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

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held May 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans’Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call526-5613/5614 for details.

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. tonoon the second and third Wednesday of eachmonth at the Freedom Performing Arts Center,building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenueand Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Officerecommends spouses accompany Soldiers to thebriefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.

ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are heldthe first and third Wednesday of each month.Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the SoldierReadiness Building, building 1042, room 244,on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers mustbe within 120 days of their expiration term ofservice, but must attend no later than 30 daysprior to their ETS or start of transition leave.Call 526-2240/8458 for more information.

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

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays inbuilding 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. andthe briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnelbeing reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with thebriefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required tobring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed bytheir physician and battalion commander, and a pento complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInfor mation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Monday-Wednesday andFriday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedThursday and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for details.

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

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

Legal services — provided at the SoldierReadiness Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP process. The SRP LegalOffice will only provide powers of attorney ornotary services to Soldiers processing throughthe SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiersnot in the SRP process can receive legal assistanceand powers of attorney at the main legal officelocated at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, nextto the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistanceprepares powers of attorney and performs notaryservices on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation

DFAC Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-ThursdayStack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)

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

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

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

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

BOSS meetings are held the firstand third Thursday of each monthfrom 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of TheHub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS”to 40404 to receive updates and event information.

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Story and photos by Catherine Ross

Special to the Mountaineer

More than a dozen agencies and organizations provided the Fort Carsoncommunity with a wide array of spring-and summer-focused safety information atthe Safety Day Fair, held Tuesday at theSpecial Events Center.

“We have some nice community partners that are helping us out here today,” said Master Sgt. Edward Smith, garrison safety office. He said representatives traveled from as far asDenver in order to disseminate informationto the Fort Carson community.

“We’re really trying to educate boaters,”said Pam O’Malley, Colorado Parks and Wildlifelaw enforcement assistant. “We really just want people to be safe on the water.”

“You need a sober skipper,” boating safety assistant Rebekah Banigan said, explaining that the effects of drinking alcohol can differ in a boatversus a car, once reflecting sunlight and the movement of water are factored in.

Boating safety classes are offered at Lake PuebloState Park and Cheyenne Mountain State Park,Banigan said. Offered from April to October, theclasses are open to anyone 14 years of age and older.

From behind a hands-on display of wildlife, Fort Carson conservation officer Chris Zimmermanexplained some of the dangers that animals native tothe area can present, including snakes and coyotes.Even bears cross Highway 115 from CheyenneMountain State Park and find their way onto theinstallation, enticed by the smells of both food andgarbage coming from housing areas, he said.

“In the late spring and early fall, they are frequent visitors to Fort Carson,” Zimmerman said.

The Preventative Medicine Industrial HygieneDepartment, Medical Department Activity, had some

of the many pieces of equipment used to conductoccupational hazard evaluations, including aninfrared camera used to assess indoor air quality.

“We identify, measure and come up with solutions to hazards to health,” said industrialhygienist Brian Carey.

Also focused on health, the Army WellnessCenter provided information on its tobacco cessation and stress management programs, and health and fitness assessments.

The programs cover spiritual, emotional and physical wellness and “really help with the overall health of Soldiers,” said public health nurseCapt. Jorge Troncoso.

Representing the installation hearing program,doctor of audiology Maj. Andy Merkley said that tinnitus, a permanent ringing in the ears, is the No. 1 disability diagnosed in Soldiers, withhearing loss in second place.

“The No.1 cause of hearing loss is noiseinduced,” Merkley said, but the level of noise thatinduces hearing loss does not come exclusively fromexplosions experienced in combat. Listening to anMP3 player at maximum volume for just a few min-utes can result in permanent hearing loss, he said.

Representativesfrom the ArmySubstance AbuseProgram passed outinformation on theupcoming prescriptiondrug take-back week,Monday through April 27. See relatedstory on Page 4 for collection timesand locations.

ASAP representatives also focused on the issueof substance abuse.

“It’s a really big problem,” said ASAP riskreduction program coordinator Cara Coleman. “It’s a career ender.”

The Colorado Springs Chapter of the AmericanRed Cross shared volunteer openings with attendees,such as opportunities to become CPR instructors and join disaster response teams. Soldiers and Familymembers could also sign up for discounted CPRclasses, offered at least once a month at Fort Carson.

“I just signed up,” said Spc. Brandon Rodriguez,2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “I’m going to learn baby CPR.

“I have a baby at home,” Rodriguez said, adding that if an emergency situation should arise,“I need to know baby CPR.”

Representatives from Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation Outdoor Recreation;El Paso County Public Health; Colorado SpringsUtilities; Designated Driver of Colorado Springs;Employee Assistance Program; ACS; the GarrisonForce Protection Office; and the Directorate ofEmergency Services were also available to educateattendees on safety issues, disaster preparedness and the proper use of the 911 system.

The garrison safety office plans to hold an event later this year, turning the focus on fall and winter safety issues.


Chris Zimmerman, right, FortCarson conservation officer,discusses species of snakesnative to Fort Carson withMaster Sgt. Edward Smith,garrison safety office.

Colorado Springs Utilities safety demonstration specialists, Tom Hutchison, left, and Bill Morse explainthe dangers of digging up power lines during the SafetyDay Fair, Tuesday at the Special Events Center. Morsenoted the power lines are buried about 3.5-4 feet deep.

Safety Day Fair attendees receive information at theArmy Community Service ReadyFort Carson displaywhich focused on disaster preparedness, including

“go” bags with a checklist of items to have in case of a disaster such as a wildfire or tornado.

Fair focuseson safety


Upcoming events

Drug take-back week — National Prescription Drug Take-Back Week takes place Monday toApril 26. In the four previous Take-Back events, theDrug Enforcement Administration in conjunctionwith state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners have collected more than 2 million pounds(1,018 tons) of prescription medications. The take-back week aims to provide a safe, convenient, andresponsible means of disposal, while also educatingthe general public about the potential for abuse of these medications. Evans Army CommunityHospital officials will post two collection boxesdaily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside of the MainHospital Pharmacy, building 7500, room 1020, and the Soldier and Family Care Center Pharmacy,building 7505, room 1302.

Scouting for Food Drive — Cub Scout Pack 264 and Boy Scout Troop 164 host the 2013 Scoutingfor Food Drive April 27 from 8-11 a.m. All donations benefit the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Contact JanitaMcGregor at 284-0186 for more information.

Stem Rocks — The Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics Festival takes place April 27 atCarson Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theevent is open to all children in kindergarten througheighth grade. The event features hands on activities.Call 598-9755 for more information.

Baby shower — The annual Installation BabyShower takes place May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Fort Carson Special Events Center. Therewill be vendors, organizations and informationalbooths at the event. Heidi Murkoff, the author of the “What to Expect” series will be available for book signings and a question and answer session. Call 526-7486 for more information.

Job fair — Civilianjobs.com hosts a job fair May 14at the Elkhorn Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all servicemembers, veterans and Family members, attendees may pre-registeronline at http://www.civilianjobs.com/. Call 678-819-4153 or visit http://www.civilianjobs.com/for more information.

Spouse Master Resilience Trainer — Fort Carson is looking for spouses to become certifiedComprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness andMaster Resilience trainers. Applicants must beactive-duty military spouses with at least 12months left at Fort Carson and have good communication and public speaking skills.Interviews will be held Tuesday-Wednesday andtraining takes place May 13-23 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Applicants must attend all team meetings andtrainings. Applicants should contact their Soldier’scommander for more information on applying.

General announcements

Hunting, fishing information — Active-duty military, Family members and civilians can visithttp://fortcarson.isportsman.net/ fort informationabout requirements to hunt, fish and enjoy otherrecreational activities on Fort Carson, as well aspurchase an annual recreation permit for hunting,fishing and recreating at both locations. Call the Directorate of Public Works at 524-5395 or526-8006 for more information.

New health care system — United Health CareMilitary and Veterans became the prime TRICAREcontractor this month. As with any large scale transition, there are inevitable challenges to workthrough. If a patient is experiencing any unusualoccurrences or has questions about Primary CareManager changes, network referrals, authorizedproviders, or these type issues, contact the United Health Care Military and Veterans call center at 877-988-WEST(9378).

New EFMP Location — The Exceptional FamilyMember Program at the Evans Army CommunityHospital campus is now located in room 2124 of the Woods Soldier Family Care Center. EFMPis open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overseas screenings are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact EFMP at526-7805 for more information

Adult immunizations — Beginning Monday, adultpatients can visit their Family Medicine Clinics forall immunizations. The Allergy Clinic will no longer

provide adult immunizations. Contact your primarymedical provider or clinic for more information

Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committeemembers. No experience is needed. Training will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff.There is always a need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help out at various activities.Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobsonat [email protected] or the Cub Master,Robert Jepsen, [email protected] put Scout Volunteer in the subject line.

M-TEENS — Families with 12- or 13-year-old children may be invited to participate in a studybeing conducted by the RAND Corporation onhow food and physical activity environments inneighborhoods and schools influence children’sdiet, physical activity and body weight. SelectedFamilies will receive an invitation to the parent’sAKO email by April 20. Questions about thestudy may be addressed to the installation school liaison officer, Carmelita Carrillo, 524-0642. Visit http://mteens.rand.org or email the study team at [email protected] call 800-836-4779.

Summer youth program — The American RedCross and Evans Army Community Hospital arelooking for motivated young adults to apply forthe Summer Youth Program, which allows youngadults to volunteer within the hospital and clinicsso they can get exposure to the medical field.Applications will be available through May 8 inthe hospital Red Cross office. Interviews will beheld May 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Programparticipants will be selected and notified by May 17. Participants selected for the programmust be available for mandatory orientation dates that will take place May 28-31 and be current with their immunizations. Contact 526-7144 for more information.

Triple Threat expands — The Southeast FamilyCenter and Armed Services YMCA hosts TripleThreat meetings for Family members of militarypersonnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursdayevenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet WingDrive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at559-376-5389 or [email protected] for details.

Medications self-care program suspended — Due tofiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospitalis suspending the over-the-counter medication self-care program. All self-care classes have been cancelled pending further information, and traininginformation will be removed from the EvansPreventive Medicine Web page. Contact PreventiveMedicine at 526-8201 for more information.

New post office hours — Retail hours at the Fort Carson Post Office changed March 30. Newhours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.Saturday hours remain the same.

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

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

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

New immunization hours — The Allergy/AdultImmunizations Clinic at Evans Army CommunityHospital has new walk-in immunization hours:7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday

and Friday from 7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only. Allergy shot schedulingremains the same. The clinic will not provide vaccinations on training holidays, federal holidaysand during clinic administration time on Fridayafternoons. Call 503-7379 for more information.

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

Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicineclinics are in the process of changing names. IronHorse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital)is changing its name to Warrior Family MedicineClinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located onthe second floor of the Woods Soldier Family CareClinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse FamilyMedicine Clinic. These are only name changes.Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primarycare manager/team in their regular clinic location.

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

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


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Dakota Givens doesn’tshare much about his father.

“Normally, I don’t talkabout it. I don’t tell strangers,”he said. “But when they ask, I say he died for his country.”

Nearly 10 years ago, Pfc.Jesse A. Givens died in Iraqwhile on patrol with 3rdArmored Cavalry Regiment,then based out of Fort Carson.

Dakota was 5.“I miss coming home and

having a dad to hug,” saidDakota, now 15 and a freshmanat Fountain-Fort Carson High School. “If he was here, I think he’d be proud of me.”

Tuesday, members from the3rd Armored Cav. Reg. honoredDakota with a $1,000 scholar-ship named for Jesse Givens.

“This is the first timewe’ve ever given out this scholarship,” said Harvey Reed, retired commandsergeant major and executivedirector of the 3rd U.S. Cavalry

Association. “We wanted togive this to someone who willcarry on (Jesse Givens’) legacy.”

Dakota accepted the scholarship in front of a crowdof teachers, school counselors,his mother and stepfather andthe school’s principal.

“This is helping peopleremember my dad,” said Dakota.“I think it’s pretty cool. It could help a lot of people out.”

“For a freshman to receivea college scholarship, this has to be motivational for him,” said Burnie Hibbard,Fountain-Fort Carson principal.

Melissa Givens, Dakota’smother, said she felt over-whelmed and thrilled JesseGivens’ memory will continue.

“That’s our job, to not letpeople forget about him,” shesaid. “We’ve come a long way so this is awesome.”

For the past 10 years,Dakota said he’s navigated the emotions with the help of his mother, brother and stepfather as well as counselorsand friends.

“At first, I cut everybody

out,” he said. “Then I wasangry. When I was 13, I was abully. I started to pick on people.Now, I protect people. I’m different than what I was before.”

Dakota said he isn’t surewhere he wants to go to college, but he has narroweddown his career choices to apolice officer or therapist.

“I like to protect people,”he said. “And I think I canrelate to people because whatI’ve gone through.”

For now, Dakota is contentto be a teenager.

A self-proclaimed ladies’man, Dakota said he enjoys theoutdoors and hanging out withhis friends. He draws, a hobbyhis father also loved. He enjoyshistory and gym and earns A’sand B’s in school. He said he’sexcited to get his learner’s permit in a few weeks andhopes to drive a red pickuptruck once he turns 16.

“I’m epically awesome,” he said, laughing. “I’m loyal. If my family or my friendsneed me, I’m there. … I thinkI’m a good guy to be around.”

Dakota Givens, 15, poses next to a portrait of his father, Pfc. JesseA. Givens, Monday. Dakota received a scholarship in his father'sname from the 3rd U.S. Cavalry Association, Tuesday. Jesse Givenswas the first 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment Soldier, then basedout of Fort Carson, killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom.


Below: Fathers watch their daughters participatein a 15-minute Zumba class, designed to givefathers a break from dancing, during the MilitaryFather Daughter Dance, Saturday.

Above: Capt. Derek Foster, commander, Company A,704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Infantry BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, dances with hisdaughters, Ruby, 12, left, and Gracie, 9, during theseventh annual Military Father Daughter Dance atthe Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs hotel, Saturday.

Dance strengthens bond betweenfathers,

Story and photos by Cpl. William Smith

4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Fathers held their daughters and twirled them around the dancefloor, the young women dressed ingorgeous gowns, their eyes full ofadmiration for those who held them as they danced to “My Girl.”

The Armed Services YMCA hosted the seventh annual MilitaryFather Daughter Dance at the CrownePlaza Colorado Springs hotel for dads and daughters to strengthenbonds, April 13.

“The Father Daughter Dance is all about (dads) connecting with their daughters,” said E.D. Rucker,military outreach coordinator, Armed Services YMCA. “The Armed Services(YMCA) mission is to enhance the life of the active-duty members andtheir Family. The dance is about thembonding; it is about the dad and the daughter having that time together.”

Fathers were raving about the opportunity to dance the night away with their daughters.

“Last year we were not able tocome (to the event) because I was inAfghanistan,” said Capt. Derek Foster,commander, Company A, 704thBrigade Support Battalion, 4thInfantry Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division.

“With my many deployments, justbeing home is great, but being able tocome to the dance with my daughtersis just amazing,” Foster said.

For some of the attendees the dance was the first chance to create memories.

“The bond and the memories thatmy daughter and I are creating areamazing,” said Sgt. James Spaulding,health care specialist, 1st Squadron,10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd ArmoredBrigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.,

as he held his daughter, Alyssa, 3. “We don’t have a lot of memoriesbecause I was deployed and this is the first daddy-daughter date, first daddy-daughter anything, the first of many (to come).”

Foster said that events like thesehelp servicemembers to reconnectwith Family.

“Your Family is always there foryou, so take advantage of the time you get with them,” Foster said.

Foster’s daughters, Ruby, 12, andGracie, 9, both said they were excitedthat their dad was able to come to the dance, and enjoyed spending time with him.

Rucker said the YMCA staff looks forward to hosting events thathelp servicemembers.

“It is a beautiful thing, and (thedance) is my favorite event that we put on,” Rucker said. “Realizing what … military men and women do,seeing that you guys are so proud and your daughters are so proud thatthey are with their dads. When you see that, it touches your heart, it just touches your heart.”

Left: Sgt. James Spaulding, 1stSquadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, dances withhis daughter, Alyssa, 3.

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The Fort Carson Army Wellness Center hasdeveloped a program to help the Soldiers, Families,retirees and civilians who work and live on FortCarson have fun while improving their health.

Fit Fort Carson is a new local campaign thatuses the President’s Challenge website to define fitness goals and is designed to encourage peopletoward physical activity and healthy lifestyles, by providing a social atmosphere, friendly competition and fitness tracking.

“The mission of the program is to help defeatthe problem of obesity that our country faces,” said Maj. Kimberli Matthews, chief, WellnessDivision, Evans Army Community Hospital.

“The ultimate goal of the program is to raise community health and wellness,”said Matthews. “We want Families to get up off of the couch on the weekendand go for a walk” or some other type of activity.

Matthews said that the programprovides an incentive-based fitnesstracker in which people input their daily workout at https://www.presidentschallenge.org/index.shtmland are awarded points based on thetype of activity. They can comparetheir points with other members in the group, message other users directly and leave posts of locations and workouts for others to participate in.

The President’s Challenge usesthe research conducted by theCompendium of Physical Activitieswebsite to calculate the number ofpoints rewarded for a particular exercise, based on the amount of calories burned.

Matthews said when people are knowledgeableabout wellness, they are more likely to make healthierchoices, increase their activity and monitor calories.

“This is another tool that is a fun way toimprove your own health through information, socialnetworking and local events related to physicalactivity, sleep and nutrition,” said Lt. Col. DavidNee, preventive medicine, Medical DepartmentActivity, and Fit Fort Carson Hero of the Month.“We’re not all going to be world-class athletes, but Ithink if we have some help and social prompts, we

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Nee said the program has helped him lose 8pounds, and that it will help others get started ontheir fitness goals and out of their training plateaus.

“For most of us, we are stuck in a rut or need to get started, and this is one way to be informedabout local events; to help get motivated to dosomething,” said Nee. “Some people would say itdoesn’t matter how slow you are, you are doing laps around the guy sitting on the couch.”

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Staff Sgt. Gilbert J.Richmond, standardizationinstructor, 2nd GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion,4th Aviation Regiment, 4thCombat Aviation Brigade,4th Infantry Division,inspects a Bambi Bucketand instructs pilots on its specifications on FortCarson, April 4.

CH-47 pilots of the 2nd GeneralSupport Aviation Battalion, 4thAviation Regiment, 4th CombatAviation Brigade, 4th InfantryDivision, deploy water from aBambi Bucket on Fort Carson,April 4. A Bambi Bucket can hold up to a ton of water.

Story and photos by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault

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Splish splash — Colorado Springs wildfires could be getting a bath. Pilots of the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4thInfantry Division, were conducting BambiBucket training on Fort Carson, April 4.

A Bambi Bucket is a specialized bucket that carries about 2,000 gallons ofwater, suspended on a cable carried by ahelicopter for aerial firefighting. When thehelicopter is in position, the crew opens the release valve to battle the fire below.

Officials with 4th Inf. Div. and theColorado Springs Fire Department are working together to receive approval of the Bambi Bucket mission, so the 4th CAB can assist with firefighting efforts in the Colorado Springs area.

“These missions would give 4th CAB the capability to help other agenciesfight wildfires,” said Chief Warrant Officer

4 James Dowdy, battalion standardizationofficer and senior CH-47 Chinook pilot, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div. “4th CAB could help reduce or prevent the loss of lives and property damage due to wildfires.”

“We hope to get a positive interactionfrom the surrounding communities and support them the best way we can,” said Capt.Sean Pearl, commander, Company B, 2ndGSAB, 4th Avn. Reg. “We have three crewstraining for this mission and will train futureChinook crews as they arrive to 4th CAB.”

The CAB Soldiers could be a strongreactive force in preventing and fighting wildfires in Colorado.

“Due to our training, we would be ableto react quicker than most agencies and our helicopters can get into areas that mostaircraft cannot,” said Dowdy. “The ability torespond quickly to these emergencies makes4th CAB versatile and allows our Chinooksto perform at various locations worldwide.”

“We are currently discussing protocols

with Colorado Springs firefighting agenciesto better facilitate our mission to best fittheir needs,” said Pearl.

The aviators hope to get the BambiBucket missions to get more flight trainingand prevent the spread of future wildfires.

“It is a fairly simple mission because our CH-47 Chinooks are designed to carryexternal loads, such as the Bambi Bucket,”said Dowdy. “This mission would provide4th CAB aviators a real-world mission that cannot be done through simulation and also make a positive impact on the surrounding civilian population.”

Fort Carson and the 4th Inf. Div. canonly deploy military resources to supportfirefighting efforts when requested by the National Interagency Fire Center andapproved by the Secretary of Defense. At that point, Fort Carson’s support would be coordinated through U.S. NorthernCommand, located at Peterson Air ForceBase. NIFC can only request Department ofDefense support after all other local, stateand federal resources have been exhausted.

CH-47 pilots of the 2nd General SupportAviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th

Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th InfantryDivision, fill the Bambi Bucket with water

during training on Fort Carson, April 4. Thepilots took water from one lake and dropped

it into another to simulate putting out a wildfire without wasting any lake water.

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Division, Directorate of Public Works

Continuing its long history of teaching environmental stewardship to future leaders, the Directorate of Public Works is hosting its 25th year of activities in celebration of Earth Day.

Earth Day events are planned for installation schools Mondaythrough April 26. Fort Carson activities scheduled for Earth Day areaccomplished through partnering with various local, state and federalorganizations that help provide a broad, multifaceted curriculum.

Activities include presentations by Colorado Springs Utilities Youth Water Education Program to the students attendingschool on Fort Carson.

The Water Wonders Program, geared toward second throughfifth-grade students, will answer many of the basic questions onwater, including how much is on Earth, why it doesn’t run out and how much water can people can save in daily life/ Students will participate in a variety of experiments about water, the watercycle, the three states of matter, weather and water conservation.

The Water Wise Presentation, intended for fifth- through eighth-grade students, will highlight where water comes from, howmuch water people use in a day, how the water system functions, how water is treated and how many people actually use the same water.

DPW is also hosting an Earth Day education fair at each school on post Tuesday-Thursday, which will consist of 15-minutepresentations tailored for each grade level. The subjects include:

ü The benefits of trees ü Net zero energyü Net zero waste and recyclingü Net zero waterü Sustainable livingü “Leave No Trace”ü Storm waterü “Impacts to Wildlife From a Changing Climate”Fort Carson is also hosting an Earth Day Grocery Bag Art Contest

with the theme “My Earth Day.” Students are encouraged to reflect this theme using colored pencils or crayons. Upon completion of thejudging, the bags will be returned to the commissary to be used. There will be one winner per grade and three honorable mentions.

A day will be set aside for an Arbor/Earth Day tree planting and a site clean-up event. Students will participate in a ceremonialtree planting and cleanup of the open space behind Carson MiddleSchool. The Arbor Day Proclamation will be read and Fort Carsonwill be recognized for its 26th year as a Tree City USA Community.

Architect helps ‘design’ post’s futureStory and photo by Susan C. Galentine

Directorate of Public Works public relations

Attention to detail and calm demeanor have gotten JimSchloss a long way in his 15 yearsat Fort Carson.

The Directorate of Public WorksEngineering Division architect, andretired Coast Guard officer, is anintegral part of the engineeringteam tasked with shaping the futureof installation facilities old and new.

“Jim is a tremendous architectand a great patriot,” said Joe Wyka,DPW Engineering Division chief.“He truly comes to work every dayto serve Soldiers and Families andthat is evident in his tenacity to get projects right. He is perpetuallypositive and just a great person to be around.”

Co-worker Kelly Hanna, DPWEngineering Division architect,who works side-by-side withSchloss said she admires his abilityto bring seemingly impossible projects to completion.

“Jim can just roll with the punches —he is untiring when it comes to customersand large design scopes.”

As an architect for DPW, Schloss prepares architectural designs and workingdrawings, cost estimates and project management for assigned projects.

One $5 million project completed on Schloss’ computer “drafting table” is the conversion of the old commissaryinto a Soldier Readiness Processing center where all appointments can bemanaged at one location.

“Deploying and returning Soldierswill now be able to process through under one roof instead of having to go to several overcrowded and undersizeddetached buildings,” Schloss said.

Major features of the SRP center, once

completed, include a central issue facility(currently under construction), briefingrooms and suites for physical exams, dental exams, optometry, audiology, immu-nizations and neural and behavioral healthassessments, in addition to personnel, legal,financial and spiritual support offices.

A unique, convenient aspect of the project is the inclusion of a new, full-service Division of Motor Vehiclesoffice available to Soldiers and the FortCarson community.

“Locating all of the functions underone roof will result in time savings andstress reduction for the Soldiers and staff,”said Schloss. The new center will also feature large common waiting areas andindividual waiting rooms with televisionsand reading materials and an Army and

Jim Schloss, Directorate of Public Works EngineeringDivision architect, reviews the heating, ventilation andair conditioning, lighting and ceiling design plans forthe new Soldier Readiness Processing center beingconstructed in the old commissary, building 1525.

Earth Day

DPW hosts 25thyear of activities

See Architect on Page 26


6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815 for details.Spanish Bible Study meets off post. Contact

Staff Sgt. Jose Varga at 719-287-2016 for studytimes and location.

Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap. (Lt. Col.)Howard Fields takes place Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. For more information, call 526-8263.

Chapel briefsFacebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious

Support Office)” for events and schedules.Club Beyond is a program for military middle

school teens. Volunteers are welcome. Call719-355-9594 for dates and times.

Youth Ministries: Christian Youth Group forsixth- through 12th-graders meets Sundayfrom 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Call 526-5744 for more information.

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

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

Protestant Women of the Chapel meetsTuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available.Email [email protected] or visit PWOC FortCarson on Facebook for details.

Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class(Bible study) is Wednesday at 6 p.m. at VeteransMemorial Chapel. Food is provided. Call 971-219-0007 or 719-433-2659 or email [email protected] for more information.

Heartbeat, a support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends whoare suicide survivors,meets the second Tuesdayof each month from 6:30-8p.m. at the Fallen HeroesFamily Center, building 6215,6990 Mekong St. The groupis open to members of allbranches of service. ContactRichard Stites at 719-598-

Chapel Schedule

ROMAN CATHOLICDay Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 4-45 p.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Saturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 9 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Sunday 10:30 a.m. Religious education Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers Nelson & Martinez Chap. Manuel/526-8583Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Gee/526-7386Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 10 a.m. Orthodox Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Oanca/503-4570Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 10 a.m. Chapel NeXt Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Palmer/526-3888Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

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

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

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Nurse epidemiologist, EvansArmy Community Hospital

As the weather warms up, manypeople grab a broom and a rag andget to work clearing out the dust andcobwebs that gather in their homesand garages over the winter. Whileall of that cleaning may feel great toaccomplish and is necessary, there isa chance it could make a person sick.

Hantavirus is a virus carried byrodents and can spread to people fromrodent urine, saliva or droppings. InColorado, the primary carriers arethe deer mouse and white-footedmouse. The virus can be breathed inby people when infected particles are stirred up into the air, such aswhen sweeping. Hantavirus is mostcommonly encountered in more ruralsettings, such as barns, sheds andoutbuildings where rodent populationsare higher. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionreports, if mice decide your residencelooks like a cozy place to set up their home, this can also present risk.Other risk factors include openingand cleaning previously unusedbuildings, such as cabins, working incrawl spaces or vacant buildings, and even while camping and hiking,if infested shelters are used.

Once a person breathes contami-nated air, the virus grows in thelungs. Early symptoms may occurone to five weeks after exposure and

include fever, headache, muscle aches,stomach problems, dizziness andchills. Hantavirus can be difficult todiagnose in this stage because itssymptoms are similar to many otherillnesses. However, as the diseaseprogresses, patients may have coughing, shortness of breath andchest tightness as fluid fills the lungs.

Hantavirus is often fatal. Peoplewho suspect they may have becomeill after coming in contact withrodents or cleaning an area that mighthave been infested, should see theirhealth care provider right away.

Hantavirus cannot be treatedwith antibiotics but, with intensivehospital care and antiviral medica-tions, people can recover. The earlierpeople seek care, the better theirchances of survival. People who dosurvive usually do not have long-termproblems from the infection and the virus goes away completely.

Taking the following actions can minimize the risk of hantavirus:

Ü Seal any holes inside and outside the home with caulking orsteel wool to keep rodents out.

Ü Keep food, including pet food,sealed so rodents aren’t attracted to it, and keep cooking areas clean.

Ü Keep bird feeders, compostbins, woodpiles and trash cans awayfrom the side of the home if possible.

Ü If you see evidence ofrodents in your home, set trapsand try to determine how theyare getting in.

Ü If you are cleaning areaswhere you suspect rodents may haverecently lived or are likely to live,take precautions by opening windowsor doors and allowing the area to“breathe” for at least 30 minutes. Donot stir up the dust or dirt in the areayou think might be affected and weara dust mask and latex or vinyl gloveswhile cleaning potentially infectedareas. Soak affected areas with ableach and water solution. Leave itfor five minutes and then wipe upwith paper towels or a rag. If carpetsor furniture are in the area, theyshould be cleaned with a commercialdisinfectant made for these items.

Ü If infestations are big, call a professional who specializes inrodent cleanup.

While Hantavirus is rare, it isserious. Preventing rodent infestationsand taking care when cleaningpotentially infected areas is the bestmethod to prevent human infection.

More information on Hantavirusis available at http://www.cdc/gov/hantavirus or from PreventiveMedicine at 526-2939.

Air Force Exchange Service snack areafor customers.

“From its inception, DPW took on several challenges to create a flexible building to meet the needs of currentrequirements and … future needs,” saidSchloss. “This is being accomplished byimplementing the ‘core and shell’ conceptused in commercial buildings. The corefeatures include the common areas foundin all commercial buildings: the restrooms,mechanical spaces, corridors, etc.

“The remaining space is divided intostand alone, contained zones that can be individually modified for particular present and future needs. This is anexample of reusing an existing structureto meet up-to-date needs instead of programming, funding and constructinga new facility at a greatly increased cost under a multi-year process.”

Schloss paid attention to all aspectsof the project including ensuring itadhered to sustainable principles FortCarson promotes.

“Fort Carson is a sustainability leaderin the Colorado Springs community andsustainable features include removing all asbestos from the building at one time,bringing in natural daylight for energysavings and providing a more pleasantwork environment, new energy-efficientheating/cooling and lighting systems andusing low volatile organic compoundmaterials for a healthier environment.”

The next projects on Schloss’ agenda include heating, ventilation and air conditioning and energy improvementinitiatives for Fort Carson.

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Photo by Walt Johnson

Mountaineer Sports Feature

Story and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Fort Carson volleyball community welcomed the 2013 coedintramural season April 8 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center.

Following numerous requests for a volleyball league, the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation staff revived the intramuralseason after a four-year hiatus.

“Through our surveys and research,we found that there were a number ofpeople that wanted to participate in a volleyball league,” said Amber Zurita,intramural sports director. “This is something we have wanted to do the pastfew years so, with those two factors, we decided that this was the right time to make sure our patrons had a league to play in this year,” Zurita said.

Not only has the league attracted veteran players, it has also attracted new athletes that have given the sport a shot for the first time.

“This is the first time I have playedvolleyball. I didn’t know volleyball wasso much fun to play and I had a greattime out here tonight,” said David Joseph,Wolf Dining Facility, following his team’s season opener. “Whatever sport is being offered, if I can support my

unit by playing it, I will. “Tonight everyone enjoyed the

games, we are undefeated and we hope to end the season that way,” Joseph said.

Shulesia Dawson, Company A, 3rdSpecial Troops Battalion, 3rd ArmoredBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, is another first time volleyballplayer who wanted to see if the sport was as much fun to play as it is to watch.Dawson said she joined her unit’s teambecause she wanted to be a part of theaction; after the first game of the season,she said she is glad she did.

“My company has a team and, since I enjoy playing other sports, I wanted togive this a try,” Dawson said. “This wasas much fun as I thought it would be, andnow I am looking forward to the practicesand the games so I can learn the gameand get better at it. This was a lot of funand I can’t wait until we play again.”

The intramural volleyball leagueplays games Tuesday and Thursday,through the end of May, at Iron HorseSports and Fitness Center beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Co-ed volleyball


League servesup new season

Fort Carson intramural volleyballplayers battle at the net during

opening night action in the 2013post intramural volleyball season.

From left, Fort Carson’s JamesBryant, Jeffrey Boland, RoderickHarvey, Israel Demus, BrittneyEngland and Hugh Jensen take the oath of enlistment at halftimeof the NBA game between theDenver Nuggets and the PortlandTrailblazers Sunday at the PepsiCenter in Denver. The Soldierswere part of a mass re-enlistmentceremony held by the Nuggets as part of its “Hoops for Troops” program. England said re-enlistingat the game was a way to connectwith the American public. “It was great to be with my peers and to re-enlist in front of the people we swore to protect andserve each day we are privilegedto be a part of the nation’s Army.”



Maria Morales, Zumba instructor, leads a class through a workout at IronHorse Sports and Fitness Center. Zumba classes are one of the most popularaerobic classes offered at the facility. For a complete list of programsoffered, call 526-2706.

Zumba time

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club hoststhe second Sergeants MajorAcademy golf event June 13.

The four-person scramblebegins at 11 a.m. with check-in; thedriving range will be open. Therewill be welcoming remarks at 12:30 p.m. and the shotgun start isat 1 p.m. There will be an awards ceremony and dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Entry deadline is June 5; tournament is limited to 144 golfers. Officials said the proceedswill provide backpacks and schoolsupplies for installation students,holiday food baskets, scholarshipsfor military Families and support of noncommissioned officer andSoldier of the year programs.

Contact Timothy Jackson [email protected] [email protected] for more information.

The Military Police RegimentAssociation sponsors a golf tournament May 20 with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at theCheyenne Shadows Golf Club.

Cost for the tournament is $35 for active-duty military and $45for civilian and corporate players.Prizes include trophies for winningteam members, clubs for in-coursecontests, lunch and certificates for free golf. For more informationcall 526-8995.

Fort Carson’s Marcus Dungen will be the guest poser at theNatural ABA Bodybuilding andFitness Competition Saturday in Colorado Springs.

The event willbe held at BigHouse Sports, 2660Vickers Drive. Theprejudging begins atnoon and the mainshow is at 6 p.m.The ColoradoSprings Sky Soxhost Fort CarsonAppreciation NightMay 11.

The Sky Soxplay the OmahaStorm Chasers, the Kansas CityRoyals triple-A affiliate, at 6:05 p.m.at Security ServicesField in ColoradoSprings. Free ticketvouchers — a limitof 10 per Family —are available at the Information,Tickets andRegistration office.

The vouchersneed to be exchangedat the SecurityService Field boxoffice, located nearPowers Boulevardand Barnes Road. Ifthe game is cancelled,the tickets will begood for admission to another game this year. Gates open at 5 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox nexthomestand begins Saturday.

The Colorado Rockies triple-A affiliate hosts the LasVegas 51s, a farm team of the New York Mets, Saturday-Tuesday.The Sky Sox will then be on the road before returning to SecurityService Field to host the IowaCubs, the Chicago Cubs affiliate,May 7-10.

The Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreationhosts the second Spartan Military Sprint May 4-5.

The competition consists of a four-mile obstacle course built and designed by Fort Carson Special Forces units andcombat engineers, according toSprint officials. The competition isopen to anyone 14 years and older.Visit http://www.spartanrace.comto register.

The National Physique Committee2013 GNC Southern Coloradoand Armed Forces Figure, Bikini Physique and NaturalBody-building championshipswill be held in Colorado Springs May 4.

The event takes place atDoherty High School in ColoradoSprings. Prejudging begins at 10:30 a.m. and the finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit http://www.jefftaylor.com for tickets.

The DFMWR sports office hosts anEarly Bird Softball TournamentApril 26-27.

The event features men’s,women’s and coed divisions. Teams must be registered byMonday, according to sports office officials. Tournament fee is $200. Teams are limited to 15 players; must be 16 or older.Team rosters must be submittedwith payment (cash or moneyorder) to Iron Horse Sports andFitness Center. The tournamentwill be played in an open, double-elimination format. For more information call 526-3972.

There will be preseason intramuralsoftball action in May at theMountain Post Sports Complex.

According to DFMWR officials, the preseason guaranteeseach team four games, play is onWednesdays beginning May 1. All games will be played at thecomplex at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30p.m. The cost for the tournamentis $100 to cover the cost of officials and game balls.

Preseason action will notcount toward regular season playand is designed as preparation for the upcoming regular season,according to officials. The preseason tournament is open to all Department of Defense identification cardholders.Registration deadline is April 26. For more information, call 526-3972.

The next Commanding GeneralGolf Scramble is scheduled May 3 at Cheyenne ShadowsGolf Club.

The event, which begins with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.,is a four-person team concept,according to golf course officials.Call 526-4102 to register. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG golf scramble each monththrough September.

— Compiled by Walt Johnson

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Members of the Fort Carson women’s intramural basketball team get in a practice session Tuesday at the Special Events Center. The women’s team is preparing to compete in a military tournament in May. Women interested in playing for the team can contactthe team’s coach, Stephanie Timmons, at [email protected].

Tournament bound


Mountaineer Athlete of the Week


Kameesha BlakemoreYouth gymnastics instructor

How did you get started in gymnastics?I began cheering in recreational league, doing football games until I

was 12 years old, and then, after that, I got into All-Star cheerleading and did that until I was 18.

What is a fond memory you have of gymnastics growing up?As you move up in All-Star cheerleading, you compete against other

teams from various states after working all year to get to the Cheerleading Worlds which are held at Disney World in Florida in May. There, all the Level V teams compete in the event that is televised on ESPN.

What is your favorite gymnastics moment?I competed in the Junior Nationals at the Georgia Convention Center in

Atlanta each year from the time I was 12 until I was 18. There were close to1,000 teams competing in it and I just remember being on that big purple floor with a lot of people watching you. Being on that floor was the best feeling in the world.

Why do you volunteer teaching young people gymnastics?When I got stationed here, I decided I wanted to get involved with the

sport again so I Googled and found this location to continue doing gymnasticstraining. I then found out they were looking for volunteer instructors, so Iapplied. I enjoy seeing the pleasure the kids get as they learn gymnastics and it reminds me of how I felt when I was their age.

People who don’t know me would be surprised to know that ... I am a gymnast. When my chain of command found out that I was

a gymnast their response was “wow, really?” They asked me if I was any good and I told them “I was OK.” People are normally surprised I am a gymnast because I am not a gifted athlete, in my opinion.

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The Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade, has “The Ugly Duckling,” an ImaginationCelebration presentation, in the theater April 29 at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged towear their pajamas or favorite character attire.Preshow activities are in the lobby and milk and cookies are available after the performance. Call 520-SHOW or 576-2626 for tickets.

Disney on Ice presents “Treasure Trove” in theWorld Arena through Sunday. Tickets are $16,$28, $41 and $56 at the box office, 866-464-2626or visit http://www.Ticketswest.com.Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.Additional performances are at 11 a.m. and 3p.m. Saturday and at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.

Earth Day at Garden of the Gods is Saturday, 9a.m. to 3 p.m. The day starts with a park cleanupat 8:30 a.m. (free lunch for all volunteers). TheVisitor and Nature Center holds Earth Day activities, such as a chemical magic show at 10and 11 a.m.; Native American dancers at 10:30and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The 4th InfantryDivision Dixieland Band performs from 1:30-3p.m. Throughout the event, there will be live animals, Segway demonstrations, wildlife touchtables, arts, crafts, children’s activities and more.

Rock Ledge Ranch has free admission on EarthDay, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn moreabout the history of Colorado Springs by visitingthis living history site. All living history areas,Rock Ledge House and Orchard House will beopen. Rock Ledge Ranch is next to the 30thStreet entrance to Garden of the Gods.

Earth Day Walk at Garden of the Gods,sponsored by the Falcon Wanderers VolkssportAssociation, is Saturday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m., beginning with registration at the CarriageHouse at Rock Ledge Ranch. The five-kilometerwalk is moderate; the 10-kilometer walk is challenging. For information, call 494-9188 or231-9643 or email [email protected].

Cheyenne Mountain State Park Earth Day eventsinclude a naturalist-led trail hike at 11 a.m.Saturday at the visitor center, reservations arerequired as well as a parks pass. There’s also a Wildlife Encounters Junior Ranger Program at 1:30 p.m. at Camper Service. Junior rangersshould make a reservation and pick up a trainingbooklet. A park pass is required. CheyenneMountain State Park is just across Highway 115from Fort Carson’s Gate 1.

Mueller State Park celebrates Earth Day Sunday,from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the visitor centerparking lot for a hike at 10 a.m. Families are welcome. Make reservations for an Earth Day artsand crafts session for children at 11 a.m. in thevisitor center. Stories will be read and childrenwill make picture frame projects; register by calling Chelsea Murray at 719-687-2366, ext. 107or email [email protected]. Take Highway24 west to Divide, take Highway 67 south 3.5miles to the entrance; a park pass is required.

Star Wars fans, “may the force be with you” atStar Wars at the Hangar May 4, at the WingsOver the Rockies Museum in Denver. Wear afavorite costume or attire and meet with fellowStar Wars fans at the event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Star Wars X-wing fighter is on hand, attendtrooper training with storm troopers and visit theComic Book Classroom. Admission is $11 foradults, $6 for children and $9 for active-duty military and veterans. Hangar 1, at the formerLowry Air Force Base, 7711 E. Academy Blvd, inDenver, is site of the event; call 303-360-5328.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center’s 2013 theater schedule includes “The DrowsyChaperone” May 9-June 2; and “Jacques Brel isAlive and Well and Living in Paris” June 20-30.Call the box office, 634-5583 for tickets andinformation. The theater is at 30 W. Dale St.

Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo has an

exhibit in which math plus toys multiplied by art equal smart fun. The “Under the Big Top:Math and Art” exhibit runs until June 1. BuellChildren’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave., inPueblo, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children. Visit http://www.sdc-arts.org formore information.

The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo, has a Family Theater Series production:• “Todd Oliver and Friends,” at 11 a.m. and

2 p.m. April 27. Tickets are $8 each; call 719-295-7200.

The Denver Art Museum has a special exhibitthat runs through April 28: “Georgia O’Keeffein New Mexico: Architecture, Katsinam andthe Land.” The exhibit features 53 of therenowned artist’s works. Regular admission is $10for adult Colorado residents, $8 for military andstudents and $3 for ages 6-18. The museum is at100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway in downtown Denver.

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has“Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the IceAge” in the museum through May 27. Visitorswill be able to see fossils from the Ice Ageunearthed near Snowmass Village in 2010. Themuseum is at 2001 Colorado Blvd. and is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 303-370-6000 fortickets for this special exhibition, $21 for adultsand $12 for juniors and students. Tickets areavailable on a timed schedule. Go online to pre-purchase tickets at http://www.DMNS.org.

An additional concert of “An Evening of John Williams,” has been added. Tickets for the May 10, 8 p.m. concert are being sold at 520-SHOW. The concert is in Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.

National Park Week is celebrated Mondaythrough April 28, with free admission. Coloradonational sites include Florissant Fossil BedsNational Monument, just off Highway 24 west. At Florissant, take Highway 1 south about 2 milesto the entrance. Other Colorado National Parksare The Great Sand Dunes, Rocky MountainNational Park, Mesa Verde National Park,Colorado National Monument, Dinosaur NationalMonument and Bent’s Old Fort.

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National Coin Week is nextweek, and the national MoneyMuseum in downtown ColoradoSprings has a free open house10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27.

Saturday is also a free day, as is every third Saturday of the month.

The Money Museum hasseveral activities for childrenduring the open house. Visitors14 and under can take a moneyquiz, win a prize and an opportunity to spin the AmericanNumismatic prize wheel to win coins or other prizes.

The museum offers four classes in its Kids Zoneabout the Federal Reserve.Children ages 4-12 should register for the classes athttp://www.money.org/KidsZone.

Free classes on other aspectsof money are offered eachmonth for ages 4-12. Call 632-COIN for information.

Coin making demonstrationswill be in the “Mini-Mint” on the lower floor, during theopen house. Staff members

demonstrate the process of making coins and give a “coin”to visitors 12 and under.Demonstrations will be everyhalf hour, beginning at noon.

Special guest, local artistAdam Leech, will demonstratehow to turn a “buffalo nickel”into a piece of art, beginning at noon, with demonstrationsevery hour.

As early as the 18th century,people carved images on smalldenomination coins, but itbecame more widespread after the minting of the buffalonickel 100 years ago. The buffalo nickel had a large headon one side and a buffalo on the reverse, providing a largerhigh-relief profile for carving.The buffalo nickel became verypopular with carvers and the art became known as “hobonickels.” Some examples ofhobo nickels are on display in the Money Museum. The coin shown at the top left of the page is a buffalo nickelcarved into a portrait of NikolaTesla, inventor of the Tesla coil and the remote control. Heheld hundreds of patents.

Visitors can learn how

money played a significant role in the Civil War by visitingthe Money Museum’s “A House Divided: Money of theCivil War” exhibit.

The exhibit also containsmyriad information about theCivil War, including informationabout leaders of both the Unionand the Confederacy, a list ofkey battles, maps and informa-tion about the Medal of Honor.

Visitors learn about the life of Soldiers during the CivilWar, what they ate and how little they earned.

A reproduction Civil Warsurgeon’s tent is shown, alongwith authentic surgeon’s toolsand medical instruments.

Union and Confederate uni-forms and weapons are displayed.

The Civil War had an impacton American money: the mottothat appears on many coins andbills came about during the Civil War. The war’s heavy casualties brought on religioussentiment and there was a publicmovement to recognize God onmoney. The 2-cent piece, mintedin 1864, was the first coin tohave that motto imprinted. Someof those coins are displayed

Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

in the Civil War money exhibit.The first floor also contains

historic minting equipment,including a huge scale used toweigh gold bars. There’s also an 1836 steam press once usedby the U.S. Mint.

Money displays on the firstfloor includes a collection ofbills with mistakes made duringthe minting process.

Visitors should also take alook at the 1913 Liberty HeadNickel display, one of only five ever minted. The coin isworth millions.

Also on the first floor, avault-like gallery houses theBass Collection of Americangold coins, money patterns andpaper money. The vault wasdesigned to hold the impressivecollection. Check out an audiowand from the receptionist,which explains the collectionand makes it more interesting.

“The History of Money”takes up the lower floor of themuseum. Visitors can learn how “money” came into beingas a way to trade. Before coinsand paper money existed, beaver pelts, wampum, huge Yap stones and other items

of value served as money. Visitors will see ancient

coins that are 2,600 years old; a Chinese 1 Kuan note (papermoney) from 14th centuryChina, early Roman and Greek coins, colorful papermoney from Europe and early American money.

Before leaving the MoneyMuseum, stop at the gift shopnear the receptionist’s desk.There are several items of interest to coin collectors. Some coins are sold, includingthe presidential dollar coins.

The museum is openTuesdays-Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Regular admission is $5 for adults, $4 for students andactive-duty servicemembers.Children ages 12 and under are admitted free.

The museum is at 818 N.Cascade Ave., near the Fine Arts Center. For informationvisit http://www.money.org orcall 632-2646.

A free small parking lot ison the north side of the museum.

The museum is free Saturday,and the third Saturday of everymonth, as well as April 27.

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Sometimes, mistakesare made when themint prints papermoney, as shown by these bills that are displayed in the Money Museumon the first floor.

A cannon, flagsfrom the Union

and theConfederacy, as

well as uniformsand firearms

from both sidesare in the exhibitabout money and

the Civil War, currently in the

Money Museum.

Visitors learn about the Civil War and how money played a bigpart in the war’s outcome while visiting the exhibit, “A HouseDivided: Money of the Civil War.”

National Money Museum

celebrates‘coin week’

with free open house

Visitors lookat gold coins

which are partof the BassCollection,

housed in avault-like

space on thefirst floor of

the MoneyMuseum. The

collectioncontains gold

coins, papermoney and

money patterns.








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