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Vol. 69 No. 9
March 4, 2011
Word of the month: Community
Photo by Capt. Jeremiah Ellis
Awaiting extraction
Soldiers with Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, await extraction from incoming UH-60
Black Hawks from the 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry
Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, during high-altitude training Feb. 16 at Fort
Carson. “Dog” Company provided ground forces to make the two-day training
more realistic for the 1st Cav. Div. unit preparing for its deployment to
Afghanistan and benefit the Mountain Post Soldiers on their next mission. See
Page 8 for more.
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
Repeal brings training
by Sameria Amerson-Zavala
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — With pending repeal
of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law banning
homosexuals from military service, the Army
is preparing a tiered training program for
Soldiers worldwide.
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey
Jr. and Secretary of the Army John McHugh
sent a message Feb. 22 to the force about
preparations to repeal the law.
“We are confident that you are up to the task,
and that we can implement this change in policy
See DADT on Page 4
Leaders hold town hall
The Fort Carson command team hosts a town
hall for the Mountain Post community Thursday
from 9:30-11 a.m. in the McMahon Auditorium.
Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general,
U.S. Division-North and 4th Infantry Division, will
provide an update on the division and brigades
deployments and upcoming plans for Fort Carson
via video teleconference from Iraq.
Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander,
4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, will then address
comments and concerns dealing with the Mountain
Post. Garrison Commander Col. Robert F. McLaughlin
will also be available to address post concerns.
Military
Community
Feature
Page 6
Page 13
Pages 18-19
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Dustin Senger
Happenings:
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Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
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WLC honors
Ethos forever instilled
thing that we will not accept is defeat. I will never accept
defeat can be heard on the lips of everyone who has faced
a danger that could possibly send you into that eternal
Editor’s note: The following is a recurring column
darkness. Still, we do not give up, nor do we give in. We
from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy Warrior
overcome our fears and fight on.
Leader Course. The feature includes the winning Warrior
It’s hard to swallow; I haven’t had water for almost
Ethos essay and the names of the Soldiers in the top
a day. The glow of the red hot moon is now our enemy.
20 percent of the class who earned placement on the
If we can see them, they can see us. How many hours
commandant’s list. Essays may be edited for newspaper
has it been since I last slept? How many miles have I
style, clarity and space constraints.
walked? Drained mentally and physically
A tainted scent of iron fills my
beyond anything we have ever endured.
nostrils with each breath. Tiny flakes
Yet we carry on. We push ourselves
fall from my fingers as I tighten my
past the limit we once thought was our
grip. I still have a taste of copper in my
breaking point. I will never quit echoes
mouth no matter how many cigarettes
with every footstep. We have a purpose,
I suck on. Tears are still blurring my
we have a goal and we will make that
vision. I’ve been lying in this position
goal. Push a warrior to his limits and he
for over three hours with little intervals
will push back to prove he can.
of checking on my squad leader, mentor,
Without a doubt in my mind it was
best friend … Brother.
never even questioned. One after another,
I keep checking him, as if he is going
“I will do it. I will do it.” We will guard
to get up all of a sudden. Almost as if
him. We will defend him. We will carry him
the copper taste, that’s turning my
out of here without hesitation. I will never
Sgt. Anthony Henry
stomach, isn’t his blood. Like the crust
leave a fallen comrade rings true in a
Warrior Ethos award
falling from my fingers isn’t the dried
warrior’s heart without ever missing a beat.
frothing blood from his chest wound.
For those of us who have been unlucky
Why are they just making us sit here while his body
enough to have been with a fellow warrior who has fallen
grows cold on the filthy earth?
defending our country, we know more than anyone, the
Deep down I know I will always place the mission first.
Warrior Ethos is not just a guideline, but a way of life.
This runs in the blood of every Soldier that has sworn to defend These events have opened my eyes to the Warrior Ethos and
our great nation, regardless of what problems may arise.
its true meaning. This new way of life is a double-edged
All is calm and silent now, which is even more eerie
sword. On one side, I have to relive these events over and
than the chaos that surrounded us. Our pride is hurt, our
over. On the other, I have pride for what I stand for. These
feelings of anger swell. Finally, we feel sadness wash over
ethics will forever be instilled in me
us and we accept it. With all these mixed emotions one
wherever this walk of life takes me.
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Facility opens for combatives training
by Kerstin Lopez
Mountaineer staff
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was
held Wednesday at Pershing Field to
commemorate the official opening of
the Combatives Outdoor Physical
Fitness Training Facility.
The training facility, referred to as
“The Pit,” consists of a 2,500 square
foot overhead shelter that protects
Soldiers from the elements and a 1,000
square foot training area that is
surfaced with rubber mulch. The
overhead shelter is lit to allow training
to be conducted during hours of limited
visibility, said Sgt. 1st Class Vincent
Miller, chief combatives instructor.
“The facility was constructed to
enhance outdoor physical f itness
and the combatives training program
on Fort Carson,” Miller said.
See Facility on Page 4
Photo by Kerstin Lopez
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett
Fort Carson’s new Combatives Outdoor Physical Fitness Training Facility features
a covered pit and a CrossFit training area featuring a rope climb and sit-up, pull-up
and dip bars.
Members of the Fort Carson Modern Army Combatives Team demonstrate how to
detain an enemy combatant during an escalation of force scenario demonstration at
Wednesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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DADT
DADT top 10
from Page 1
by relying on the leadership,
professionalism, discipline and
respect for each other that have
characterized our service for the
past 235 years and remain at the core
of the United States Army,” Casey
and McHugh said in the message.
Training for the force will be
broken into three tiers. Tier one
targets special staff and key
individuals like chaplains, lawyers
and inspectors general. Tier two
focuses on commanders and
supervisors. Tier three will train
the rest of the force and is
scheduled to begin in early March.
“It is important to emphasize
that the current policies remain in
effect” for now, McHugh and
Casey pointed out in the message.
They said the DADT law will stay
in place until 60 days after the
president, secretary of defense and
the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff certify that the repeal can be
implemented “consistent with the
standards of military readiness and
effectiveness, unit cohesion and
military recruiting and retention.”
They added that the repeal
date will be widely publicized
once it is decided.
An Army Personnel “top 10
things” Soldiers need to know about
the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t
Tell” law accompanied the Feb. 22
message from Army Chief of Staff
Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and
Secretary of the Army John McHugh.
They are:
• Accessions and separations
policies: Upon repeal, the Army will no
longer separate Soldiers solely on the
basis of legal homosexual acts, a statement that a Soldier is homosexual or
bisexual, or marriage to a person of the
same sex. Statements about sexual
orientation or lawful acts of homosexual
conduct will not be a bar to military
service or admission to any accession
program. Sexual orientation will continue
to be a personal and private matter.
• Standards of conduct
apply equally to everyone: All
Soldiers will be held to the same
standard of conduct. All members
are responsible for upholding and
maintaining high standards of the U.S.
military at all times and in all places.
• Personal privacy:
Commanders may not establish
practices that physically segregate
Soldiers according to sexual orientation.
Commanders do have the discretion
to alter billeting assignments to
accommodate privacy concerns of
individuals on a case-by-case basis
Facility
from Page 3
The combatives instructor said the physical fitness
training area is one of 12 PT areas that is currently
being constructed postwide. Each area includes a
rope climb, pull-up bars, sit-up bars, dip bars, a
Crossfit area and a storage locker. The areas were
designed based upon Soldier and leader feedback to
improve the PT facilities on Fort Carson.
“This is one of 12 projects ... out there actually
making a difference … and I think it’s a great thing
when (a) premier fighting force brigade combat team
commander and his staff can come out and say ‘this
has added something to my rucksack that’s going to
help me perform my mission downrange,’” said Brig.
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where it is in the interest of maintaining
morale, good order and discipline,
and is consistent with performance
of the mission.
• Moral and religious concerns: There will be no changes
regarding any Soldier’s free exercise
of religious beliefs, nor are there any
changes to policies concerning the
chaplain corps and its duties. The
chaplain corps’ First Amendment
freedoms and its duty to care for all
will not change. Soldiers will continue
to respect and serve with others who
may hold different views and beliefs.
• Benefits: There will be no
changes to eligibility standards for
military benefits and services. The
Defense of Marriage Act prohibits the
federal government from recognizing
any same-sex marriage, so same-sex
partners do not qualify as Family
members for many military benefits and
services. A same-sex partner should be
treated the same as an unrelated third
party (e.g. girlfriend, boyfriend). All
Soldiers will continue to have various
benefits for which they may designate
any beneficiary regardless of relationship.
• Equal opportunity: Sexual
orientation will not be placed alongside
race, color, religion, sex and national
origin as a class under the Military
Equal Opportunity Program and
therefore will not be dealt with through
Gen. James H. Doty, acting senior commander,
4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson.
The facility will be used by Mountain Post
Soldiers who are required to complete Modern
Army Combatives training, which is a fighting
technique designed from combat experience and
lessons learned in the field.
“Today’s warrior has to operate through a full
spectrum of offensive, defensive, stability and support
operations. This tactical range requires a fierceness
to engage the enemy in close combat as well as the
skills and confidence to control the situation with
minimal force,” Miller said.
Col. John D. Keenan, deputy garrison commander,
said the new facility cost nearly $160,000 and compliments the other outdoor PT pits across the installation.
“This is an example of a project where we, for a relatively low cost, are going to get a lot of bang for our
buck for the training it provides for our Soldiers. The site
will now provide a unique and needed facility for our
Soldiers to hone their combatives skills,” Keenan said.
Miller said the facility’s rubberized floor is
beneficial for training and allows Soldiers to safely
practice more advanced moves.
“The rubber mulch is really a pretty important
feature because it will significantly reduce the
potential for injuries to our Soldiers that might
otherwise become nondeployable or injured in a train
up for their mission,” Keenan said.
“This Fort Carson combatives pit will be a great
addition to the training Soldiers already receive,”
Miller said.
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Soldiers, regardless of sexual orientation, are entitled to an environment
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barriers that prevent Soldiers from rising
to the highest level of responsibility
possible. Harassment or abuse of any
kind, including that based on sexual
orientation, is unacceptable and will
be dealt with through command or
inspector general channels.
• Duty assignments: There are
no changes to assignment policy. All
Soldiers will continue to be eligible
for worldwide assignment without
consideration of sexual orientation.
Soldiers assigned to duty, or otherwise
serving, in countries in which
homosexual conduct is prohibited
will abide by the guidance provided
to them by their local commanders.
• Medical policy: There are no
changes to existing medical policies.
• Release and service commitments: There will be no new
policy to allow for release from service
commitments for Soldiers opposed
to repeal of DADT or to serving with
gay or lesbian Soldiers.
• Collection and retention
of sexual orientation data: Sexual
orientation is a personal and private
matter. Commanders will not request,
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Soldier re-enlists in skies over Iraq
Story and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram
U.S. Division-North Public Affairs
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq — Twelve hundred feet above the
deserts and palm groves of northern Iraq Sgt. 1st
Class Nicholas Gabel pledged to continue serving his
nation during a re-enlistment ceremony aboard a U.S.
Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter Feb. 19.
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Bailey, deputy commanding
general for maneuvers, U.S. Division-North and 4th
Infantry Division, administered the oath of enlistment
to the psychological operations planner assigned to
Company A, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th
Inf. Div., who said he chose to conduct the ceremony
in the skies above northern Iraq because he wanted to
make his career re-enlistment a memorable event.
Having the honor of being the first Soldier Bailey
re-enlisted since being promoted to brigadier general
in January is the “icing on the cake,” Gabel said.
“I have re-enlisted twice before, and the first two
times were very low-key,” Gabel explained. “Right
now I’m a staff noncommissioned officer in Iraq, so
the coolest pictures I’m going to get to send to my
Family are of me re-enlisting with the newest general
in the 4th Inf. Div.”
By committing at least eight more years of service,
Gabel volunteered to continue his career as an NCO
in the Army.
Gabel said he chose to dedicate the next chapter
of his life to the Army because he loves being a
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Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Bailey, deputy commanding general for maneuver, U.S. Division-North and 4th Infantry Division, left,
administers the oath of enlistment to Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Gabel, psychological operations planner, Company A,
Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Inf. Div., during a re-enlistment ceremony aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk
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UFC Tour clinic
Soldiers, professional fighters face off
Story and photo by Sgt. Shawn Miller
109th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment,
U.S. Division-North Public Affairs
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE
SPEICHER, Iraq — “So who wants to roll?”
asked Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight Mike Swick, surrounded by Soldiers
deployed to northern Iraq in support of
Operation New Dawn.
Eager to test their mettle on the mat against
two of the UFC’s top fighters, several Soldiers
jumped at the opportunity to grapple with Swick
and mixed martial arts fighter Kyle Kingsbury Capt. Angel Vega, Company B, Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, attempts to break free from Ultimate
during the UFC Tour at Contingency Operating Fighting Championship star Mike Swick’s chokehold during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation-sponsored UFC Tour at
Base Speicher, Feb. 24.
Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, Feb. 24.
Swick and Kingsbury, accompanied by
Octagon Girls Amber Miller and Natasha
demonstrated various techniques and submission
“Being able to have the courage and the Warrior
Wicks, met with servicemembers and civilian moves used as part of their MMA regimen, similar Ethos to meet against professional fighters on a mat
contractors during a workshop hosted by Morale, to that of the U.S. Army’s Modern Army proves to me that I’m able to meet any challenge
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that I want to meet in the future,” he said. “If I can
The UFC fighters held an open discussion
After the instructional phase, the UFC stars meet a professional fighter, I’m pretty sure that I’m
with the audience about nutrition, fitness and offered a challenge to grapple with anyone willing to going to be able to meet an enemy on the battlefield.”
fighting techniques, before signing autographs step in the ring.
Sharing knowledge and experience with Soldiers
and posing for photos.
Soldiers are warriors regardless of duty is better than simply signing autographs and taking
Now on their second tour to Iraq, Kingsbury and position or rank, said Capt. Angel Vega, Company photos with the troops during the MWR-sponsored
Swick said they enjoy spending time with the troops B, Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, tour in Iraq, said Kingsbury.
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who jumped at the opportunity to test his skills and
“Something that separates us from the rest is
“I feel very fortunate to be able to come out here learn new techniques.
we’ll actually get on the mat and roll with the
and represent the UFC,” said Kingsbury. “We really
“I’m a big fan of UFC, and I’ve been doing martial guys,” he said. “I think everybody just wants to get
enjoy getting to come out, especially downrange.”
arts for over 18 years,” said Vega. “They are donating out there and test their mettle and have a roll with
Following the forum, Swick and Kingsbury their time to support Soldiers; that’s amazing to me.”
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Miscellaneous
Special operations aviation recruiting briefing —
The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
(Airborne) Recruiting Team conducts an informational
brief ing March 17 at 2 p.m. in building 9621
conference room on Butts Army Airfield. The brief
covers all aspects of the regiment, to include present
locations, airframes available for assessment, unitspecific benefits, application process and assessment
process. There will be an open forum for questions at
the conclusion of the brief. Family members are
encouraged to attend the briefs. E-mail recruiters@
soar.army.mil for an application. Contact Chief
Warrant Officer 4 Jay Davis at 270-889-8653 or
[email protected], or Sgt. 1st Class Timmy
Hammonds at 270-798-9819 or timmy.hammonds@
soar.army.mil for more information.
“Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” — The
Army Career and Alumni Program sponsors a once-ayear lecture at Fort Carson regarding transition. The
Military Officers Association of America presents the
lecture June 8 from 9-11:30 a.m. in McMahon
Auditorium, building 1517, featuring retired Air Force
colonel Dan Koslov, now a deputy director of transition
services on MOAA’s national staff. The presentation
includes comprehensive information on the retirement
decision itself, employer perceptions, job competition,
resumes, cover letters, job search, networking, career
fairs, interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefits
packages and the current job market. The presentation
is geared toward officers and senior enlisted, but all
ranks are welcome; spouses are highly encouraged to
attend. All who attend will receive a free copy of the
lecturer’s companion book. For more information,
contact Leonardo Martinez at 524-7310 or Pauline
Hamamoto at 526-1002.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday
of each month at the Family Connection Center from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all
active members and those interested in becoming future
SAMC members. The club was originally a U.S. Forces
Command organization of elite noncommissioned officers but is now an Armywide program for individuals
who have met the criteria and have proven themselves
to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership
process. For more information contact the SAMC
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661.
Defense Travel System and Government Travel
Card — The Mission Support Element G8 Travel
Office is open Monday-Friday from 7-11:30 a.m. and
12:30-4 p.m. Use of the GTC in conjunction with
leave at the temporary duty point is no longer
authorized; the provision that allowed its use was
eliminated in August. By eliminating the authorization,
the continued use of the GTC for personal expenses is
prohibited. Individuals have to check out of the hotel
and return any rental car (if necessary) and then
register or rent a car using their personal charge
cards. For more information contact Debora Parks,
G8 Resource Management director, at 526-1858.
U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes Peak
Silver Chapter meets at noon Thursday at the Wolf
Dining Facility, building 1444. All warrant officers —
active, retired and former — are invited to attend. For
more information visit http://www.pikespeakwoa.org.
Casualty Assistance Center — provides training for
units, Family readiness groups, care teams and other
interested parties regarding casualty operations, personal
effects, predeployment preparedness and estate
planning. For more information call Jean Graves at 5265613 or e-mail [email protected].
Command Evaluation and Training Team —
COMET provides commanders at all levels with a
responsive maintenance and supply assessment and
training tool that improves the combat effectiveness,
readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical
programs. The team identifies supply and maintenance
weaknesses and problems, and provides individual/unit
reinforcement training based on assessments.
Results remain confidential for the unit commander
only. The team provides assistance in the majority of
maintenance and supply management areas with oneon-one training, and by conducting follow-up visits.
The team also conducts classes to help strengthen
supply skills and improve maintenance readiness.
For more information contact Tim Howarth at
503-3095 or e-mail [email protected].
DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works is
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone
numbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort
Carson Support Services service order desk can be
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey
at 719-491-0218 or e-mail Eric.Bailey1@conus.
army.mil when needing trash containers, trash is
overflowing or emergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call H.D.
“Woody” Wood at 526-1854 or e-mail Woody.
[email protected] for service needs or to
report complaints.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey
at 526-6670 or e-mail Bryan.Dorcey@conus.
army.mil.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call
Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or e-mail Dennis.Frost@
conus.army.mil.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary
Grant at 526-5844 or e-mail Gary.Grant@conus.
army.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools and
equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting off icer
representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or
e-mail [email protected] for questions
on snow removal, grounds maintenance and
contractor response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 5240786 or e-mail [email protected] to
request latrines, for service or to report damaged or
overturned latrines.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is
able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building
1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should
call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after
hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275.
Questions can also be submitted by e-mail to
[email protected]. Know your rights.
Briefings
Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training
— is held March 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in
the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room
104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked
to perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation
600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of
sergeant first class to command sergeant major,
chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No
reservations are required to attend training. Classes
offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more
information call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614.
Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to
noon the second and third Wednesday of each month
at the Joel Hefley Community Center conference
room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services
Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to
the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.
Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for
Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for
personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings
are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts
Center; sign in is at 6:45 a.m. and briefings start at
7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bring a copy of their
orders, but must bring a pen to complete forms. Call
526-4730/4588 for more information.
ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign
in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Building,
building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, first-served
basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their
expiration term of service, but must attend the briefing
no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of
transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details.
Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
Tuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117,
room 120. For more information call University of
Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.
Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon to 1
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BOSS meetings are
held the first and third
Wednesday of each
month at the Foxhole, formerly Alternate Escapes,
at 10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS.
p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staff
sergeant from any military occupational specialty,
have a general technical score of at least 100, be a
U.S. citizen, score 229 or higher on the Army
Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces
physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website at
http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Hours of Operation
DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate
under the following hours:
• Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Saturday and
Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
(lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Monday-Thursday, 7-9
a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 56:30 p.m. (dinner).
• Raiders — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed
Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30
p.m. (dinner).
• 10th SFG (A) — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday
and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).
• Butts Army Airfield — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed
Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridays from
9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
Value claimants must submit their Department of
Defense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.
Shipment under Defense Personal Property Program
claimants must log into the Defense Personal
Property System at http://www.move.mil and report
all the items online within 75 days. Under both
shipments, claims must be submitted within nine
months directly with carriers to receive full replacement
value for missing and destroyed items. All other
claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
Office within two years of the date of delivery or
date of incident. For more information call the Fort
Carson Claims Office at 526-1355.
Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are
listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
In-processing
Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Initial issues
Mondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m.
Partial issues
Mondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.
Cash sales/report of survey
Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Direct exchange
Partial turn-ins
Full turn-ins
Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Unit issues and turn-ins
Call 526-5512/6477 for approval.
Education Center hours of operation — The
Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building
1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
• Counselor Support Center — MondaysThursdays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
• Army Learning Center — MondaysThursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Defense Activity for Nontraditional
Education Support and Army Personnel
Testing/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays
7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.
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1st Cav., 1-12 team up for training
by 2nd Lt. Garrett Cooley
Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th
Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
When a 1st Cavalry Division
aviation unit came to Fort Carson for
high-altitude training to prepare for its
deployment to Afghanistan, it needed
the assistance of ground troops to make
training as realistic as possible.
Leadership from 4th Battalion,
227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air
Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cav. Div., Fort
Hood, Texas, called on Company D,
1st
Battalion,
12th
Infantry
Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, to get
the most out of its training at the
Mountain Post Feb. 10 and 16.
“Dog Company” and other 1st Bn.,
12th Inf. Reg., Soldiers spent two days
conducting air assault operations in
support of 1st Cavalry’s aviation unit.
Soldiers had the chance to be part of a
rare and valuable operation that required
precise coordination between two very
different branches of the Army.
“There is not a simulator that can
replicate the sinking feeling that a private
gets in his stomach when a CH-47
lurches into sky. There is no trainer that
makes a lieutenant’s voice tremble the
way it does when he is calling for live
rockets from an AH-64 Apache flying 100
feet over his shoulder. There has never
(been) and will never be a substitute for
the real thing. Our Soldiers will be that
much more confident on day one of
their deployment, their nerves now
steady and the mission the only thing
on their mind,” said Capt. Jeremiah
Ellis, Company D commander.
The Dog Company and 1st
Cavalry leaders spent a few days and
nights ensuring the mission plan was
airtight and that everyone knew their
roles. The pilots rehearsed their flight
Soldiers with
Company D,
1st Battalion,
12th Infantry
Regiment,
4th Brigade
Combat Team,
4th Infantry
Division,
approach
UH-60 Black
Hawks from
the 4th
Battalion,
227th Aviation
Regiment, 1st
Air Cavalry
Brigade, 1st
Cavalry
Division, during
high-altitude
training Feb. 16
at Fort Carson.
routes while the ground Soldiers
briefed and rehearsed the mission
with their men. The ground Soldiers
worked with the crew chiefs to practice
loading and unloading the UH-60
Black Hawks and CH-47 Chinooks, a
crucial process to the beginning and
ending of the operation.
Lt. Col. Jeffrey White, 4th Bn.,
227th Avn. Reg., commander, repeatedly
stressed the importance of building
strong relationships between the
infantrymen on the ground and the
aviators that often support them in the air.
“Accomplishing the mission is
always the top priority, but building
cohesion between the two branches can
make the planning and execution
phases of an operation run a lot more
smoothly,” said White.
Once the mission began, the
Soldiers were airborne and on their way
to their objective. Upon hitting the
ground, the rehearsals became reality
and they were clearing rooms and
searching for a high-value target, a
mission conducted daily in Afghanistan.
Ellis and 1st Sgt. Jesse Andersen
commanded the assault and support
elements, respectively. They ensured
the more experienced Soldiers took
time to teach the fresh faces the ins and
outs of conducting a raid operation.
Simultaneously, key leaders found
an observation post within the city and
began calling in close combat attacks,
utilizing the Apache attack helicopters.
Describing enemy targets seen on the
ground to an aircraft flying high in the
sky is a skill that requires a lot of
training and practice, and these leaders
learned the diff iculties that can
accompany this process. After a few
trial runs they learned more effective
techniques to talking the pilots in on
the targets, and before long highexplosive rockets and 30 mm rounds
were flying through the air.
Photos by Capt. Jeremiah Ellis
A Soldier with 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st
Cavalry Division, looks out the doorway of a UH-60 Black Hawk during high-altitude
training at Fort Carson with Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
Upon clearing the objective the
Soldiers tactically moved to the pickup
zone outside of the city. The precise
coordination with the aviators allowed
for an almost simultaneous pickup
upon arrival, and after loading the
birds, the Soldiers were back on their
way to Butts Army Airfield for the
completion of the mission.
“It was a great experience to
conduct joint training with Task Force
4. We learned a lot about how to
properly conduct ground and air tactics
from each other,” said Andersen.
9
10 MOUNTAINEER — March 4, 2011
Skies
Iraqi unit conducts
first solo rifle range
Story and photo by Sgt. Christopher Jelle
3rd Advise and Assist Brigade Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division
MAYSAN PROVINCE, Iraq — The explosive bangs
of firing rifles and the whiz of bullets echo off the massive
berm at the far end of the firing range.
The unit’s second day of marksmanship training on
the M16 rifle is as typical as any basic training can be.
Halfway through the day, the first U.S. Army Soldiers
show up to pay a visit and see how their Iraqi counterparts
are doing training on their own.
The company of Iraqi soldiers in the 38th Iraqi Army
Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army Division, are learning to be
proficient with M16 rifles provided by U.S. forces after
switching from the AK47.
The Company D attachment to 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry
Division, has helped the Iraqi army division in Maysan make
the switch to the new weapons with training beginning in July.
Company D trained the Iraqi leaders and noncommissioned
officers on everything from care and maintenance of the
weapons to basic rifle marksmanship.
As the 3rd AAB prepares to redeploy to Fort Carson,
the visit to this range shows
exactly what they came to
southern Iraq to do.
from Page 5
Sgt. 1st Class Ernest Ramirez, a Company D armor
crewmember and one of the M16 instructors for the Iraqi
army, said he was happy to see how the range training was
going during his visit.
“I think it’s a great event, seeing the Iraqis train up their
own soldiers,” said Ramirez. “It’s a great feeling seeing the
progress that we have made with these soldiers and (to) see
how far they’ve come since we first deployed out here to now.”
To celebrate their partnership, the U.S. and Iraqi forces
arranged a friendly shooting competition. After a quick
practice round and a few small sight adjustments, an Iraqi
soldier and Spc. Joshua Felts, a Company D infantryman,
fired 10 rounds at a target 200 meters downrange. The
perfect 10 out of 10 from both competitors underscores
the level of proficiency that these soldiers adhere to.
“This is the second time we shoot here,” said the Iraqi
company commander who was enthusiastic about seeing
better scores from his soldiers this time. “I’m sure the
more experience they get with training, the higher marks
they will attain.”
One of the Iraqi soldiers expressed appreciation for all
the hard work and training from the American Soldiers who
worked to ensure their training was done right and capable
of being passed on to future Iraqi soldiers.
Spc. Joshua Felts, an
infantryman assigned to
Company D, 1st Battalion,
8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division, foreground,
competes with an Iraqi soldier
from the 38th Iraqi Army
Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army
Division, during an M16 firing
range in Maysan, Iraq, Feb. 9.
had as a young Soldier,” he said.
“They all taught me something, and
I owe it to them to pass on the
knowledge I gained during my 12
years of service to the Soldiers who
will one day take my place.”
Gabel said his love of service
strengthened through the years, as
he progressed in his career as a
Soldier and a leader and credited
the support of his Family in his
decision to stay Army.
“My wife is still learning and
constantly adapting to military life,
but she understands that this is my
career,” he said. “She understands
the responsibilities I have as a
Soldier and NCO to my Soldiers, my
unit and the country.”
Family support is essential to a
successful military career, said Gabel,
acknowledging the challenges accompanying a career Soldier, multiple
deployments and, at times, the
uncertainty of what comes next.
“Being separated from my Family
can be really tough — for all of us —
but knowing that I have my loved ones
and their unyielding support waiting
for me at home gets me through.”
After the re-enlistment ceremony,
Bailey gave Gabel a sur prise
re-enlistment bonus. Upon returning
to Contingency Operating Base
Speicher, Gabel and the Black Hawk
crew took to the sky again, this time to
the aerial gunnery range where Gabel
strafed targets with 7.62 mm rounds
fired from an M240B machine gun.
Gabel said now that he has
“checked the block” on the next step
in his military career, he looks forward
to successfully completing his mission
in support of Operation New Dawn
with honor and pride.
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‘Blackfoot’ Soldiers train Iraqi border enforcement
by Spc. Joshua McBride
4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd
Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
JOINT SECURITY STATION MINDEN,
Iraq — The Soldiers from Troop B, 4th Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, recently hosted a training
course at Joint Security Station Minden for the
Iraqi army’s 9th Brigade, 4th Department of Border
Enforcement Region.
Attached to 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment,
3rd Advise and Assist Brigade, 4th Infantry Division,
the cavalry troopers invested time, hard work and
dedication, which all came together during the first
day of training at JSS Minden.
The training was designed specifically to
increase the capabilities of the DBE in the eastern
most point of the Basra Province.
“Training the Iraqis in our own backyard allows
us to go into detail and spend time on topics that
would be difficult to teach (elsewhere),” said Spc.
Eduardo Zamora, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.
The instruction included first aid, map reading,
patrolling and vehicle and personnel searches. The
“Blackfoot” troopers integrated real-life scenarios into
training which allowed for a deeper understanding
of the material. The cavalry troopers tested their
DBE counterparts with practical exercises at the end
of each training day.
“The Department of Border Enforcement handles
personnel and vehicular traffic on a daily basis.
Instructing them on how to search for contraband in
uncommon locations allows for a more secure border
and ultimately a safer Iraq,” said Pfc. Sterling
Murphy, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.
The training event concluded with the trainees
planning and executing a dismounted patrol to establish
an overnight observation post near the Shat al
Arab Waterway. The trainees exercised troop-leading
procedures, map-reading techniques and the
fundamentals of patrolling to complete their mission.
Spc. Joshua Forbes said he was excited to see
the DBE troops take such initiative and apply
everything they learned during the final mission of
the training course.
Following a cold February night of patrolling, the
trainees executed a four-kilometer march back to JSS
Minden to conduct a graduation ceremony.
“Even after a long night the trainees were
motivated and proud to have been a part of the
pilot class of training at JSS Minden. I think everyone looks forward
to the next iteration
of training,” said
Forbes.
Sgt. Carlos Murray
teaches members of
the 9th Brigade, 4th
Department of Border
Enforcement Region,
Iraq army, how to read
a map. Murray is
assigned to Troop B,
4th Squadron, 10th
Cavalry Regiment,
which is currently
attached to 1st
Battalion, 68th Armor
Reg., 3rd Advise and
Assist Brigade, 4th
Infantry Division.
Photo by Pfc. Jesse Vint
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Photos by Spc. Samantha B. Koss
Retiring Soldiers and their spouses pay respect during the national anthem at the Mountain Post Retirement Ceremony Feb. 23 at the Special Events Center.
Carson honors retiring warriors
by Staff Sgt.Wayne Barnett
Mountaineer staff
Ten Fort Carson warriors were
honored Feb. 23 as Family, friends
and colleagues gathered for the
monthly retirement ceremony at
the Special Events Center.
Each Soldier was presented with
a retirement certificate signed by
President Barack Obama, his final
military award, a folded American
flag and a 4th Infantry Division
coin. Each spouse received a
certificate of appreciation and a
yellow rose, in recognition of the
support she gave her Soldier.
“You’ve run a great race, fought
the big fight and now your nation
owes you a debt of gratitude that can
never truly be repaid,” said Col.
James J. Mingus, reviewing official
and commander of the 4th Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
“If you were to line all 10 of
these careers back to back it would
span well before our nation began
its official journey,” Mingus said,
noting the collective wisdom of
this group spans almost 290 years.
He also commended the spouses
and Families for their support.
“Our nation and our Army
owe you a debt of gratitude as well,
equal to or greater than that of
your loved ones,” Mingus said.
Retiring Sgt. 1st Class Michael
McKinney, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division,
summed up the day: “It’s a
culmination of time served and
all the deployments wrapped up
into one and seeing them off.”
McKinney’s wife added:
“Today means having my husband
home and safe.”
Every retiring Soldier receives a folded American flag in recognition of their
military service.
Soldiers hang up berets
The 10 Soldiers recognized at the
Feb. 23 retirement ceremony were:
• Lt. Col. Richard A. Clark, U.S.
Army Space and Missile Defense
Command/Army Forces Strategic
Command, Peterson Air Force Base.
• 1st. Sgt. Michael J. Ramerth,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division.
• Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Sheppard,
Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th
Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT,
4th Inf. Div.
• Sgt. 1st Class John E. Bowker,
Rocky Mountain District Veterinary
Command.
• Sgt. 1st Class Todd L. Pilgreen,
Company, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Sgt. 1st Class Michael McKinney,
Troop, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.,
2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Sgt. 1st Class Ernesto Garcia,
704th Brigade Support Battalion,
4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Sgt. 1st Class Mark S. Hammons,
Company D, 1st Bn., 68th Armor
Reg., 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Staff Sgt. Curtis E. Tobin, 704th
BSB, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Staff Sgt. Michael S. Maddox,
984th Military Police Company,
759th Military Police Bn.
The next Fort Carson
monthly post retirement
ceremony takes place
March 30 at 10 a.m.
in the Special
Events Center.
Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to
the Family of Master Sgt. Aaron D. Sevey, deceased.
Anyone having claims or indebtedness to his estate
should contact Capt. Bethany Wagner at 526-8550.
Claims against the estate — With deepest regret
to the Family of Staff Sgt. Donald K. Hitchcock,
deceased. Anyone having claims or indebtedness to
his estate should contact Capt. Viktor Tsuber at
720-333-0851.
Pediatric Immunization Clinic move — A
consolidated Pediatrics and Family Practice
Immunization Clinic opens Monday on the first
floor of Evans Army Community Hospital’s Soldier
Family Care Center, collocated in the Laboratory
Annex. Lot G provides the closest parking to the
clinic. The clinic provides all immunizations for
children 6 weeks-17 years old. Hours of operation
are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call
526-7860 for more information.
Gate 5 hours change — Effective Sunday, Fort
Carson Gate 5 will be open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.,
daily. According to officials, the change is being
implemented to give personnel increased access
to the installation on the western perimeter and to
help alleviate traffic volume at the main gate. The
gate will remain limited to vehicles with
Department of Defense decals.
Expert Medical Field Badge ceremony — Soldiers
will receive the EMFB during a ceremony at 11 a.m.
March 13 inside the Special Events Center. The EFMB
competition is the premier challenge of competence
and endurance for combat medics. About 225
candidates from around the country are competing for
the badge Tuesday-March 13, an event hosted by the
10th Combat Support Hospital. Candidates will enter
the SEC between 9 and 10 a.m. following a 12-mile
road march. Soldiers meeting graduation requirements
will receive the EFMB during the 11 a.m. ceremony.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month luncheon —
will be held at 11:45 a.m. April 6 in the Elkhorn
Conference Center. Maj. Gen. Gina Farrisee,
commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command,
will speak on the theme “Hurts one … affects all.”
The event, sponsored by Sexual Harassment/Assault
Response and Prevention, costs $6 per person.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month denim day, a rape
prevention education campaign that asks community
members, elected officials and students to wear jeans
as a visible means of protest against misconceptions
that surround sexual assault, is April 27.
Chiles Avenue speed change — The 40 mph speed
limit on a stretch of Chiles Avenue near Gate 3 was
reduced to 30 mph Tuesday. The reduced speed
limit is needed to address traffic safety issues in
that area, according to Directorate of Public Works
officials. The 40 mph speed zone was located
between Funk Avenue and Harr Street. Call the
Directorate of Public Works Traffic Planning and
Operations at 526-9267 for more information.
Free tax service — During tax season, the Fort
Carson Tax Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondayThursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The center is
also open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19 and April
9. Staffed by IRS-certified personnel, the center
will prepare and electronically file tax returns free
of charge for Soldiers, retirees and their Family
members. The center is located at 9480 Wilderness
Road — from Titus Boulevard turn onto Butts Road;
at traffic circle turn right and the new facility will be
on the left. To schedule an appointment, call 524-1013.
Walk-ins accepted on a space-available basis.
Climb into Shape — Registration is under way for
the Evans Army Community Hospital Nutrition
Care Division’s Climb into Shape program which
addresses the physical and environmental demands
faced by active-duty members, Department of
Defense civilians, retirees, post contractors,
reservists and beneficiaries that hinder their ability
to improve health and well-being. The six-week
program encourages healthy lifestyle practices by
increasing fruits, vegetables and water consumption
and exercising at least 45 minutes four to five times
per week. Participants can take part in weigh-ins,
body fat analysis, fitness classes, nutrition classes
and record food and water consumption and
exercise in a weekly log. Prizes will be awarded to
the individual with the highest number of points
earned throughout the program. Initial weigh-ins
end March 11. Individuals must register by March
11; packets available in Nutrition Care, room
1919 of the hospital. Call Rob Stroh at 526-7290
for more information.
Youth career fair — The Fort Carson Youth Services
Center holds a youth career fair March 25 from 1-3
p.m. at the center, 5950 Ware Street. The event is open
to youths 14-18. Colleges, universities, companies
and organizations will be available to speak with
youths. Current youth center members who bring a
non-youth center member, and nonmembers who
come on their own, will receive prizes. Call Denise
Dorsett at 524-2457 for more information.
State Highway 115 construction — The Colorado
Department of Transportation will be conducting
a construction project through October on State
Highway 115 outside of Fort Carson’s Gate 5. The
project includes widening the highway from two
to four lanes, new turning and acceleration lanes, a
new traffic signal outside of Gate 5 and realigning
Pine Oaks Road to intersect with Titus Boulevard.
The existing highway will remain in a two-lane
configuration; however, drivers can expect shoulder
closures and occasional traffic stops to allow
construction traffic to safely cross roadways.
Traffic delays are possible. For more information,
call the DPW traffic planning at 526-9267.
Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carson
monthly retirement ceremony takes place March 30
at 10 a.m. in the Special Events Center. The ceremony
honors the careers of retiring Soldiers and the
sacrifices of their spouses.
Dance tickets available
Tickets for the annual Military Father
Daughter Dance held March 19 from
6-9 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado
Springs are available through March 15.
Cost for one military member and one
daughter is $35 for E-7s and below, and $45
for all others; each additional daughter is $15.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available
at the Southeast Family YMCA, Briargate
Family YMCA, Tri-Lakes Family YMCA and Fort
Carson Information, Tickets and Registration.
Admission includes a light dinner. Attire
is mess dress or Class A for active military,
business attire for retirees and civilians and
party dresses for daughters.
Photo by Devin Fisher
Capt. Ron Fletcher, 749th Ordnance Company, 242nd
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st
Ordnance Group (EOD), and his daughter, Ayden, 6,
enjoy a moment at the 2010 Father-Daughter Dance.
Nutrition counseling and classes — The Evans Army
Community Hospital Nutrition Care Division offers
nutrition counseling on a healthy diet, weight loss or
gain, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, sports
nutrition and other nutrition-related diseases or
illnesses. Nutrition classes include heart-healthy/lipid,
weight loss, pregnancy nutrition, commissary tour/
healthy shopping and sports nutrition (upon request).
To schedule an appointment call the TRICARE
appointment line at 457-2273. To register for a class,
call the Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290.
Scholarships for housing residents — Balfour
Beatty Communities Foundation is accepting
academic scholarship applications for the 2011-2012
academic year through April 15 to reward high
school and undergraduate students of military
members residing in Family housing in need of
financial assistance and recognizing their educational
and leadership efforts. Scholarships are valued up
to $2,500. The application, details and requirements
can be found at http://www.bbcommunities
foundation.org. The foundation awarded 21
academic scholarships to students residing in its
communities for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Scholarships for Soldier’s spouses and children —
High school seniors, dependent children continuing
education and spouses of an Army active-duty,
Reserve, National Guard, retired or deceased or
missing in action and Department of Defense civilians
who plan to enroll as full-time college students during
the 2011-2012 school year are eligible to apply for
Fort Carson Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarships.
Applications can be found at http://www.fort
carsonosc.com under Welfare & Scholarships, with
a link at the bottom of the page for the applications.
Applications must be postmarked before March 19.
For more information, contact Erin Schoenfeldt at
fcosc(underscore)[email protected].
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Relationships can thrive during stress, separation
Commentary by
Chap. (Maj.) Jonathan Landon
Command chaplain, 10th Combat
Support Hospital
On my wedding day, just more than
24 years ago, there were two receptions
— one was just hors d’oeuvres at
the church and the other was a more
substantial luncheon for family and
selected friends at the house where
my wife lived before we married.
As the time grew near for people to
begin showing up for the luncheon, my
wife, Rebeka, was concerned because
we were still at the church and the
house was locked. She told me we
needed to go, and I replied that I’d
go get my car. In the confusion and
excitement of the day, she either did not
hear or did not register what I said. So,
after I went outside, Rebeka went to
her father, Jeno, and said, “I don’t know
where Jonathan went, and it’s time to
open up the house for the luncheon.
People will begin to arrive soon.”
Jeno rushed out and got Rebeka’s
car. Just as I pulled up to the curb,
Jeno cut in and parked right in
front of me, at the end of the
church’s sidewalk. Rebeka dashed
out and looked around —
completely overlooking me and
my car. She hopped into the car
with her father and off they went.
I was shocked. The first
thought that popped into my head
was, “Hey, you just gave her away;
you don’t get to take her back.” For
a brief moment, I considered chasing
him and forcing him to pull over,
but I knew that would be unsafe, so I
just sat there, flabbergasted. Suddenly
my mother-in-law rushed out of the
church. I knew she was looking for
Jeno, so I rolled down my window and
said, “You might as well get in my car;
your husband just left with my wife.”
The story has become a classic in
our family, and set the tone for my
relationship with my mother-in-law,
whom I both like and respect. Even so,
it is really not the ideal model for the
relationship of commitment between
a husband and wife. One traditional
example of that ideal commitment
comes from the book of Ruth, chapter
1, verses 16-17 that reads, “Do not
urge me to leave you or turn back from
following you; for where you go, I will
go, and where you lodge, I will lodge.
Your people shall
be my people, and
your God, my God.
Where you die, I
will die, and there
I will be buried. Thus may the Lord do
to me, and worse, if anything but death
parts you and me.” (New American
Standard Bible)
Because of the total, lifelong commitment it expresses, this passage is
often read at Christian weddings.
Ironically, it was not originally said to
a wife by a husband or to a husband
by a wife. It was said by a widow to
her late husband’s mother. To me, this
has always made the passage a more
important statement of marital love,
rather than making it less relevant;
because it expresses something
crucially important. Total commitment
that will survive and sustain a
relationship for life is not based
on emotional infatuation or sexual
passion. It is based on choice.
I cannot overstate the importance
of this principle, especially in today’s
“But Ruth answered don’t ask me to leave you!
Let me go with you. Wherever you go, I will go;
wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be
my people, and your God will be my God. ”
National Prayer Breakfast — The Fort
Carson National Prayer Breakfast is from
7-8:30 a.m. March 15 at the Elkhorn
Conference Center. Guest speaker is Chap.
(Brig. Gen.) Ray Woolridge, assistant
chief of chaplains for mobilization and
readiness. Tickets, for a suggested
donation of $5, are available through
the Religious Support Office, building
1118, room 234, or by calling 526-5279.
Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap.
(Maj.) Howard Fields, Wednesdays
from noon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel.
For more information call 526-8263.
Protestant Women of the Chapel —
meet Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’
Memorial Chapel. For more information
e-mail [email protected].
— Ruth 1:16
See Relationships on Page 16
Chapel Schedule
ROMAN CATHOLIC
Day
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Mon-Fri
Tues/Thurs
Time
8:15-8:45 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
noon
Service
Reconciliation
Mass
CRE
RCIA
Mass
Mass
Mass
Friday
4:30 p.m.
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Sunday
Tuesday
Sunday
9 a.m.
9 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:50 a.m.
11 a.m.
11 a.m.
9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m.
2:30-4:30p.m.
Intercessory prayer,
Bible Study
Protestant
Liturgical Service
Sunday School
Sunday School
Protestant
Protestant/Gospel
Chapel Next
PWOC
Youth ministry
AWANA — Ages 3-12 meet 5:30-7 p.m.
and teens meet 5-7 p.m. Thursdays at
Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Registration
is at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel south
entrance or by contacting Heidi McAllister,
director of religious education, at
[email protected]. Volunteers
are also needed for the program.
Chapel
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Healer
Soldiers’
Healer
Location
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Evans Army Hospital
Nelson & Martinez
Evans Army Hospital
Contact Person
Cecilia Croft/526-5769
Pat Treacy/524-2458
Pat Treacy/524-2458
Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347
Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347
Soldiers’
Nelson & Martinez
Chap. Stuart/524-4316
Healer
Provider
Soldiers’
Prussman
Soldiers’
Prussman
Veterans
Soldiers’
Soldiers’
Evans Army Hospital
Barkeley & Ellis
Nelson & Martinez
Barkeley & Prussman
Nelson & Martinez
Barkeley & Prussman
Magrath & Titus
Nelson & Martinez
Nelson & Martinez
Chap. Roberts/526-7387
Chap. Mitchell/650-8042
Heidi McAllister/526-5744
Ursula Pittman/503-1104
Chap. Way/339-0845
PROTESTANT
JEWISH
For information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.
Sunday
Catholic Women of the Chapel — meet
Fridays 9-11 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial
Chapel. First Friday Mass is at noon at the
Catholic Center located in the Citadel
Mall. For questions or information contact
Kirsten Simonsgaard at 284-0182
or the parish office at 526-5769.
Army Families. Emotions — to stay
strong — require constant reinforcement. This is very difficult to do when
one is separated for schools, training
or deployment. Even when people are
together, emotions do not generally
remain intensely positive all the time.
People grow apart over time, then closer
together again. This is normal and
healthy. In the times when we grow
apart, we mature and develop as
individuals. In the times when we grow
closer, we mature and develop in our
relationship and identity as a couple.
But when we are geographically
and emotionally apart, it is possible to
sustain and even improve our marital
and Family relationships. Our choice to
value our relationships highly and invest
time and energy in them strengthens
our level of commitment. The things
we do to express that commitment
strengthen our feelings of
love and passion for one
another, giving us a built-in
reward for remaining
faithful to our commitment.
Choices drive behavior;
behavior drives feelings;
feelings reward and
reinforce the choices.
On my first
deployment, my wife
and I used to get
online and chat almost
daily. After evening chow in
Mosul, I was usually just in time to
2 p.m.
WICCA
Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis
[email protected]
White Mountain Warriors Lodge
White Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges
are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. Michael
Hackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected].
Family Dinner and a Movie Night —
is the first Friday of each month,
sponsored by the Gospel Service
at Prussman Chapel. Dinner is
at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m.
For more information call
Gary Neal at 217-7600.
Daily Bible readings: To
assist in regular Scripture
reading, the following
Scriptures are recommended.
These Scriptures are part
of the common daily
lectionary, which is
designed to present
the entire Bible over a
three-year cycle.
Friday — Psalms 87 & Numbers 25-27
Saturday — Psalms 88 & Numbers 28-30
Sunday — Psalms 89 & Numbers 31-33
Monday — Psalms 90 & Numbers 34-36
Tuesday — Psalms 91 & Deuteronomy 1-3
Wednesday — Psalms 92 & Deuteronomy 4-6
Thursday — Psalms 93 & Deuteronomy 7-9
Campaign invests in future
Story and photo by
Spc. Samantha B. Koss
Mountaineer staff
“Start Small, Think Big” was
the theme for the annual Military
Saves Campaign Week held Feb.
21-24 at the commissary, Grant
Library and the Foxhole.
Army Community Service
and the Department of Defense
banking facilities sponsored the
campaign, which encouraged
the military community to plan
for its economic future.
“We have to be really good
stewards with our money … so
we don’t have to depend on
Social Security after retirement,”
said Dallas Shrawder, ACS
debt manager, who has run the
Military Saves week for the
past three years.
Special offers were presented
to customers at the commissary
and Grant Library. The Armed
Forces Bank waived the minimum
balance requirement to open a
savings account for people
signing up during the week and
offered 1,000 reward points to
those opening new checking
accounts. Assistance was provided
with each enrollment, and
counselors were available to
promote savings awareness.
Money-saving classes were
held Feb. 24 at the Foxhole,
located in The Hub, and materials
were handed out to promote
savings and investing knowledge.
“Start small, think big” is the
first step in planning for your
future, said Shrawder.
He explained that Soldiers and
their Families can start small by
getting rid of debt first, making a
plan and then putting money away.
Information on how to save
is available at the Military Saves
website, http://Militarysaves.org,
said Shrawder.
Michelle Pastor, contractor
with Accredited Financial
Counselor, presented information
to the Soldiers and their Families
at the money-saving classes.
Pastor taught the participants
how to establish a financial plan,
save money, reduce debt and
enroll in savings plans.
The presentation was
informative and helpful, said
Spc. Cody Nielson, Headquarters
and Headquarters Company,
4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, who participated
in the afternoon class.
A money-saving class presents information to Soldiers and civilians on
how to get out of debt and save money during the Military Saves Campaign
Week at the Foxhole.
Relationships
from Page 15
catch the children for a brief chat before they went
to school from our home in Washington state.
After they left, my wife and I would chat until I
was ready for bed or she was ready to start on the
housework. A two-hour chat wasn’t at all unusual.
A co-worker of mine said, “It’s kind of sad
to say, but I spend more time in focused communication with my wife now than I did when we
were not deployed.” That was true of me also,
but I didn’t — and don’t — find it sad at all.
We knew that in order to sustain and improve
our relationship during the deployment would
take deliberate activity. At home, most of our
conversation could be brief chit-chat at moments
of opportunity and only sometimes did we need
to consciously set aside time for serious
discussion. While deployed, we knew that if we
didn’t deliberately make opportunities to talk,
whether the topic be light or serious, it just
would not happen. So we did it by choice.
Though we most often speak of relationship
commitment in terms of marriage, the same
principle applies to other relationships: daughterin-law with mother-in-law, brother with sister,
parent with child, friend with friend or any other
relationship. If you want your relationships to last
through times of stress, times of separation and
times when emotions wane in strength, specifically
state your commitment to the relationship —
like Ruth did for her mother-in-law, Naomi.
Deliberately choose and plan activities that will
reinforce that commitment. Follow-through on
your plan and the great feelings you remember
will follow naturally from your behavior.
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MEDDAC officers mentor students
Story and photo by
Spc. Roxanne M. Nance
Fort Carson Medical Department
Activity Public Affairs
Six Fort Carson Medical
Department Activity officers spoke
Feb. 22-25 at a Widefield junior high
school to a group of female students
enrolled in a Department of Defense
Education Activity-funded initiative.
The students are participating in
the Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math education initiative designed
to improve America’s military,
nonmilitary, community and education
systems by increasing the aptitude of
youths within the STEM fields of study.
Widefield School District 3 has
implemented the STEM program in
three of its junior high schools. Laura
Garrett, Watson Junior High STEM
class teacher, said the reason behind an
all-female class was to give voice to
an underrepresented presence in these
related areas. The girls invited to
participate in the STEM program have
shown high academic ability, she said.
Since the implementation of the STEM
class, the students have completed
projects that encourage leadership,
the development of social and
communication skills and team building.
Garrett invited the Army medical
officers to speak to the students
throughout the week and to provide
professional insights as well as
encouragement. She wanted the
students to consider what they can
be when they grow up and the careers
they could pursue in the fields of
science, technology, engineering,
math and medicine within the different
branches of the military.
The medical professionals volunteered to share their experiences and to
speak about their careers and ambitions.
Maj. Victoria P. Ragan, the
MEDDAC training officer, was the
first to speak to the class. She described
the process she took to become a nurse,
going through the ROTC program
while in college, and discussed her
experiences as a critical care nurse.
“I really encouraged the girls to
consider going to college,” Ragan
said. “College is hard, but doable.
I personally found the Army as a
great way to pay for school.”
Lt. Col Erin V. Wilkinson and Lt.
Col. Deborah M. Pina-Thomas, both
with MEDDAC’s Behavioral Health
Department, focused their presentations
on their careers and behavioral health.
Pina-Thomas said she enjoyed
speaking with the students. The
questions the students asked made
her reflect on her time spent in the
Lt. Col. Erin V. Wilkinson, left, and Lt. Col. Deborah M. Pina-Thomas, both with the
Medical Department Activity’s Behavioral Health Department, answer questions
Feb. 23 following presentations at Watson Junior High.
military. Pina-Thomas said she was
happy to share her experiences and
knowledge and was proud to represent
the Army Nurse Corps.
Other presenters included Capt.
Danielle D. Nichols and Claire E.
Stowers, who spoke on preventive
medicine, and Lt. Col. Tina M. Gosling,
Evans Family Medicine Clinic, who
covered professional nursing.
The MEDDAC officers described
their involvement with these Widefield
students as a worthwhile endeavor in
encouraging them to become tomorrow’s leaders in science, technology,
engineering, math and medicine.
“I hope the girls learn a higher
level of problem solving and leadership
… most of all, I hope they learn that
it is OK to be smart,” Garrett said.
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Sound retreat
Daily ritual at Mountain Post
Story and photos by Nel Lampe
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detail watched as the previous detail’s retreat
ceremony took place.
Feb. 22, the 497th Eng. flag detail was in
place a few minutes before 5 p.m. The retreat
ceremony was performed smoothly.
Member of the detail Pfc. Matthew Hammonds
said it was an honor to participate in retreat.
“It’s the American flag — it’s tradition, a
feeling of pride and honor (to participate in
retreat),” said Spc. James Berry. “Soldiers
have been doing retreat from day one.”
Retreat.
A simple ceremony, familiar to every Soldier.
Retreat signals the end of the official duty
day and is a ceremony to pay respect to the flag.
It’s a daily occurrence on Fort Carson and
other military installations around the world.
At 5 p.m., retreat is sounded, followed by
“To the Colors.” The cannon is fired at the
first note of “To the Colors.” The flag
detail slowly brings down the flag,
folds it, and returns it to the 4th
Infantry Division Headquarters for
the night. It’s raised at reveille the
next morning at 6:30 a.m.
Flag detail responsibility fell
to the 497th Engineer Company,
52nd Engineer Battalion, Feb. 22
to Monday.
Feb. 21 was Presidents Day —
a holiday for most federal employees
and Soldiers. But 10 Soldiers from
the 497th Eng. were in uniform
that day, in front of building 1430,
practicing folding a flag. Sgt.
Michael Becker instructed the
Soldiers about how to hold the flag,
how to fold it and how far apart
the Soldiers should stand. They
practiced all the steps, then practiced
again, again and again.
“Some of us haven’t done this
before, and we wanted to be ready
for retreat Tuesday,” said Sgt. George
Aguayo. “We wanted everyone to
know their job. Even though it was a
holiday, we agreed to come in and
practice. Sgt. Becker had been on
funeral detail before, so he knew
how to fold the flag and showed
us how it was done.”
Sgt. Michael Becker makes a triangular fold in the garrison flag
After an hour of practice, the
during retreat Feb. 22.
Reveille, retreat
procedures
— From Field Manual 7-21.13,
dated Feb. 2, 2004
Sgt. Ramon Braza, left, and Pfc. Tyler Arthur wait at the cannon for the sound of retreat to begin.
During the playing of “reveille,”
“retreat” and “To the Colors,” pedestrians
should stop walking and drivers should
stop and safely exit their vehicles and
face the music or, if visible, the flag.
Reveille: When the flag is being
raised in the morning, stand at
attention on the first note of reveille
and salute. Soldiers in civilian clothing,
Family members, civilian personnel
and guests should place their right
hands over their hearts.
Retreat: At the first note of retreat,
face the flag or music and come to the
position of attention. At the first note
of “To the Colors,” after the cannon
fire, Soldiers in uniform should render
the hand salute. Soldiers in civilian
clothing, Family members, civilian
personnel and guests should place
their right hands over their hearts.
When Soldiers are in a group or
formation, they should follow the instructions of the senior member present.
Those in a military vehicle or bus
should remain in the vehicle, and
only the individual in charge should
exit the vehicle and render proper
honors to the flag.
Members of the flag detail from 497th Engineering Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion, begin the flag-folding process
after taking down the flag Feb. 22.
Pfc. Robert Sheppard, left, assists
Sgt. Michael Becker fold the flag
into a traditional three-cornered
hat shape, tucking in the white
binding, during a retreat
ceremony Feb. 22.
A flag detail from 497th Engineer
Company, 52nd Engineer Battalion,
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Officer selected for All-Army tryouts
Story and photos by
Walt Johnson
Mountaineer staff
Fort Carson’s Jessica Armstrong
is living a dream and now she will
get an opportunity to add to it when
she attempts to be among the elite
of Army women’s basketball.
Armstrong, a captain with
Company, 68th Combat Sustainment
Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment
Brigade, will be one of 20 women to
try out for this year’s All-Army
basketball team March 15-30.
For the woman who believes
she is already blessed beyond belief,
making the team would be another
milestone to add to her list of things
to be thankful for.
Armstrong professes that she
loves the Army, being an Army
officer, the Soldiers she serves
with and the game of basketball.
Armstrong said she gets to live her
dream as an Army officer each day,
and now she can add a basketball
accomplishment to her list.
Armstrong did not come about
her love for the Army or sports by
accident. She grew up in the military
and has been playing sports since
she was young. While growing up
did not expose her to the military
that her present service does, she
still had a respect and admiration
for military service. But as a young
person, it was sports that got most of
her attention and she made the most
of her chances when she got to play.
“Sports has always been
something that’s been natural to me.
I played everything from basketball
to soccer and volleyball growing up. I
started playing basketball around my
middle school years. I was taller than
the average middle school person so
it was just natural that I would go
out and play basketball. When I was
in the eighth grade I was asked to
come and practice with the junior
varsity team at the high school in
Germany where we were living at
the time. When I got to high school
in Germany, I played on the varsity
team my freshman and sophomore
years. When we moved back here I
played on the varsity team my junior
and senior years at Sand Creek
High School,” Armstrong said.
She played basketball at the
University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs in her freshman and junior
years. In her senior year she decided
to work full time to help herself get
through school. She was commissioned through the Officer Candidate
School program after spending two
years working with a local company.
Even when she was away from
the military environment, she never
strayed far from the basketball
court. Anderson said she would
play in pickup games or any league
she could in order to be around
the game of basketball.
After she joined the military
and was assigned to Fort Carson,
Anderson said she met Stephanie
Timmons, Lady Lions head coach,
who helped her develop her game
to the level it is now. Timmons
brought the knowledge she has
from being a member of the
Mountain Post Wellness Center to
help the women learn basketball
and lead a healthy life.
“I met Stephanie (Timmons)
and she helped me make it more of a
routine to come out and practice on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday and
then play games on the weekend,”
Armstrong said. “The best thing
about playing for
coach Timmons is it
gives us (females) an
outlet and a place to
participate in sports. I
like to workout and I
like being at the gym.
That (and playing
basketball) has been
one of the No. 1
loves of my life. For
coach to give us this
opportunity and
make it available for
females like myself is something I
definitely appreciate.”
Armstrong said she was going
to try out for the All-Army team in
2009 but she had something more
important to do for her country.
She said deploying was one of the
best feelings she has ever had,
knowing she was defending her
country. While away from the
country, she knew that when she got
back she would want to get right
back into the game. In fact, two
days after returning, she was on the
court playing basketball again.
Armstrong said she will be going to
the camp with one thought in mind
— doing the best she can and letting
the things she has learned over the
years prove she is ready to be among
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“This is the opportunity of a
lifetime and to be selected to try out
is phenomenal. I am honored and
I’m excited, and I know I’m going to
do the best I can,” Armstrong said.
“This is going to make my
experience as an officer in the
military just that more meaningful.
I will be able to say that I am in a
branch of the service I love, I have a
job that I love, I work with Soldiers
on a daily basis that I absolutely love,
and this would be the icing on the
cake for me to be able to contribute
to a team that represents the military
and represents the Army. Other than
serving your country in a time of
war, there is probably nothing else
more rewarding,” Armstrong said.
Above: Stephanie Timmons, right,
Fort Carson Lady Lions coach, and
Jessica Armstong talk about the
awards the team has won the past
year prior to Armstrong heading to
the All-Army training camp.
Left: Jessica Armstrong
works on her dribbling
techniques as Fort Carson
Lady Lions coach Stephanie
Timmons gives her tips
on strengthening her
crossing dribble.
Right: Jessica Armstrong, 68th
Combat Sustainment Support
Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade,
works on her left-handed layup during a training session Saturday at
Garcia Physical Fitness Center.
On the Bench
Post hosts military
hoops championships
by Walt Johnson
Mountaineer staff
The Mountain Post will host the
annual Rocky Mountain Military
basketball championships March
19- 20 at two venues.
The Special Events Center and
Garcia Physical Fitness Center will be
the sites for the round-robin tournament
beginning at 8 a.m. March 19. After the
round-robin action, which will be played
under intramural rules, the action will
shift to the Special Events Center for
semifinal and finals action. Semifinal
and final round games will be played
with NCAA rules.
The second annual Sexual
Assault Awareness Month fivekilometer fun takes place April 1
at Ironhorse Park.
The run begins at 7 a.m. and ends
around 9 a.m. The event, open to post
Soldiers and civilians, kicks off the
annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month
activities on post.
Register by March 30 by visiting
Army Community Service, unit operations
or training room staff or first sergeant;
or call Hollis Champlain at 524-0912.
Fort Carson boxers will be
among many athletes to compete
in the Colorado Golden Gloves
State Tournament in Denver that
concludes Saturday.
The competition boasts the state’s best
male and female amateur boxers. This
year’s event takes place at the Crowne
Plaza Convention Center, at Interstate
70 and Chambers Road in Denver.
The event features young boxers
competing for a spot at the regional and
national tournaments and is a stepping
stone for athletes dreaming of being on
the 2012 U.S. Olympic boxing team.
The USA Boxing National
Championships will be held in Colorado
Springs. The preliminary events will be
held at the Colorado Springs Christian
School June 20-24. The finals will be held
June 25, featuring 13 men’s and women’s
finals bouts, at the City Auditorium in
downtown Colorado Springs.
Tickets each night are $10 general
admission and $15 ringside. Contact
Jess Mora, Colorado Golden Gloves, at
303-880-5515, or e-mail jmoracggc
@comcast.net for information.
See Bench on Page 25
Photo by Walt Johnson
Jam session
Fountain-Fort Carson’s Kordale Taylor, 13, jams the ball after receiving a
pass from Chris Davis, 21, as Dominique Wright, 10, shouts his
approval. The Trojans defeated the Northglenn Norse to advance to the
second round of the state playoffs before losing to George Washington.
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Bench
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Photo by Walt Johnson
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figure skating, March 15; and swimming,
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The Foxhole hosts its next Mixed
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The lounge will have the event on a big
screen and will also have more than 20
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to watch the competition. Doors open at
7 p.m. Call 526-5347 for more information.
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food by purchasing an all-youcan-eat buffet.
The admission policy for iT’Z
requires customers to purchase either a
$10 play card per person or an unlimited
pizza, pasta and salad buffet for each person
in the party.
iT’Z is a climate-controlled indoor facility
decorated in bright colors with midway and
carnival rides, It’s a good place for fun during
inclement weather or just a family outing
on a weekend. Hundreds of patrons enjoyed
an outing Saturday, a cool day but perhaps
too windy for outdoor activities.
Regular price for the buffet is $5.99
for adults and $3.99 for ages 4-12 for lunch
weekdays, with purchase of an unlimited
soft drink for $1.99. The price for the
buffet on evenings and weekends is $7.99
for adults and $5.99 for children ages 4-12,
along with the required purchase of an
unlimited soft drink for $1.99 Beer and wine
are also available for purchase.
For military, there’s a $2 discount on
the buffet.
Buffet items include a salad bar with about
i
a dozen items to add to
lettuce, a baked potato
with toppings and a
choice of two soups,
depending on the season.
The pasta bar includes
classic macaroni and
cheese, baked ziti or
spaghetti with meat
sauce. Or, choose
bowtie, fettuccine or
penne pasta and add
marinara, Alfredo or
meat sauce.
Or choose from the
pizza buffet. There’s
pepperoni, cheese,
hamburger, Hawaiian
and Italian sausage
The Kite Flyer is the largest ride available in the Colorado Springs’ iT’Z.
pizza on the pizza bar. If
it isn’t on the a bar, ask for one of the gourmet be used at any game or ride. There’s also a
specialty pizzas — such as vegetarian, all
$23.99 buffet and drink, combined with
meat, Mexican, Alfredo or cheeseburger,
60 minutes of play deal.
or even a low calorie (without cheese) pizza.
Diners have choices of dining areas.
It’ll soon be on the serving bar.
There’s Toon’z, with cartoons continuously
There’s also a taco bar.
shown on screen. A feature film is showing in
The daily selection of desserts usually
the Galaxy Drive In room. The Hollywood
includes pudding, cinnamon sticks and gelatin room features music. Watch sports in progress
desserts, as well as a cake and fruit crisp. If
in the Game Time room.
there are no sugar-free options, just ask.
iT’Z opened four years ago, just off Powers
Patrons who choose to play only can Boulevard on the east side, a block away
purchase a play card for $10, (40 points).
from the Cinemark movie complex. At the
A $20 card includes 80 points and 20
time, it was the third iT’Z location — others
bonus points. A $50 card gets the buyer
were in Albuquerque, N.M. and Houston.
200 points with 100 bonus points.
Recently, two other locations have been added
There’s a 50-cent fee for each
—Pasadena and Euless, Texas.
new card, but the card can be reused
The Colorado Springs facility is in a
on later visits.
45,000-square-foot building designed especially
Eat and play combinations are
for iT’Z. Facilities and menus are similar at
available. Get the buffet, drink and 50
iT’Z, but game selections may differ.
fun points for $19.99 for adults and
At the entrance, a cashier will explain
$15.99 for ages 3-9. The fun points can
pricing policies and help patrons with choices.
Speedway is a favorite ride of youngsters at the iT’Z facility in Colorado Springs. Open daily, iT’Z is a
good inclement weather destination.
Monkey Jump is one of the rides available at iT’Z, just off
Powers Boulevard on Colorado Springs’ east side.
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Children enjoy the bounce house in the toddler
section of iT’Z.
Kite Flyer is a crowd favorite and a
full-size ride. Riders get on the ride in
a face down, arms raised position —
sort of like a flying Superman. The ride
spins and riders go up and down.
Other traditional rides include
bumper cars, the Speedway and
Monkey Jump for youngsters.
Games include Skee Ball, shooting,
driving and racing games as well as
Deal or No Deal, basketball, Dance
Dance Revolution Supernova and
Ten-Pin Bowling. There’s Guitar Hero
and several crane games.
A colorful inflatable is for the little
ones and requires no game points.
Winners at games get strips of
tickets, which later can be fed into
a ticket eater and cashed in for
merchandise at Redemption.
iT’Z will book birthday parties
and sports award banquets as well as
arrange parties for groups.
There’s a special deal for military
groups of 10 or more, which includes
iT’Z has more than 100 rides and games, from traditional skee Ball to state-of-the-art
rides and shooting games.
a buffet and ride credits. Call to make
arrangements.
iT’Z hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sundays-Thursdays. iT’Z is open 11
a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
and Sundays 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
iT’Z is on Colorado Springs’ east
side at 3035 New Center Point just off
Powers Boulevard, south of the
Cinemark Theater complex. he phone
number is 623-1550, or go online at
www.itzusa.com.
Just the
Facts
• TRAVEL TIME — 30 minutes
• FOR AGES — all
• TYPE — family fun center
• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★
(Out of 5 stars)
• WALLET DAMAGE — $$ +
$ = Less than $20
$$ = $21 to $40
$$$ = $41 to $60
$$$$ = $61 to $80
(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)
The iT’Z facility is 45,000
square feet of indoor fun.
Places to see in the
Pikes Peak area.
Pikes Peak Center
The Colorado Springs Philharmonic
presents “Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel”
Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
“Legally Blonde, the Musical” is
Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets
start at $35.50.
Tickets are sold at King Sooper stores, the
World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices
and by phone at 520-SHOW or 866-464-2626.
in downtown Denver. Visit the website at
http://www.denverartmuseum.org.
World Arena
“Disney on Ice: Princess Classics” is at the
World Arena for seven shows March 17-20.
The show features favorite princesses, call
520-SHOW for tickets that are now on sale.
There are daytime performances March 19-20.
Tickets for U.S. Women’s Open
Gumbo and Carnivale
The annual Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Cookoff is in Manitou Springs’ Soda Springs Park
Saturday. Judging is at 10;45 a.m., followed by
a public tasting — two tastes are $1. Beginning
at noon, the annual Carnivale Parade marches
from Manitou Springs Memorial Park along
Manitou Avenue through town.
Half-price tickets are available for
military members for the U.S. Women’s
Open Championship at the Broadmoor
July 4-10. Military deals include daily
tickets at $22.50 each, a four-pack of
any one-day tickets for $70, and a trophy
club package is $125. Military ticket
orders must be placed online at
http://www.2011uswomensopen.com.
Free day at Denver Art Museum
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, admission to
the Denver Art Museum’s art collections is free.
The museum is at 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway
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635-8803 for information.
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Family Exploration Day
The Legendary Ladies will portray famous
miners at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. March 12
during Family Exploration Day, at the Western
Museum of Mining and Industry, 1025 North
Gate Blvd. There will be activities from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and an Edwardian Tea, included with
admission. Call 488-0880 for reservations.
Arnold Hall Theater April 3. Call the box
office for tickets, 333-4497.
Fine arts theater
The Fine Arts Repertory group presents
“The Women” at the Fine Arts Center 30 W.
Dale St., at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays
and at 2 p.m. Sundays — from March 25April 10. Call the box office at 634-5583 for
tickets or information.
Air Force Academy theater
“The Music Man,” the classic musical, is
Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Arnold Hall Theater.
“The Alley Cats” is the next production in
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Springs Fine Arts Center is March 15. Free
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