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Vol. 70 No. 1 Jan. 6, 2012

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By Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

More than 400 Soldiers from the2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, were welcomed home fromAfghanistan by Family and friendsduring separate ceremonies Dec.16 and22 at the Special Events Center.

The Soldiers completed themission and returned from theirdeployment in support of OperationEnduring Freedom about sixmonths early.

“On behalf of all us here at FortCarson and Colorado Springs,thanks for your service, thanks for

By Dustin SengerMountaineer staff

Almost 200 Soldiers from 4thEngineer Battalion redeployed inDecember, ending two one-year combatcommitments in just four months.

Capt. Mike Custer, commander,62nd Sapper Company, reported thereturn of the Army’s final combat unit

in Iraq Dec. 22, during a ceremonysurrounded by holiday decorationsand cheer. Capt. John Kubeika,executive officer, 576th EngineerCompany, returned from AfghanistanDec. 30, with almost half of that unit’sSoldiers still deployed.

Hundreds of Soldiers from 4th

Home for holidays

See Engineers on Page 11See 2nd BCT on Page 10

Engineers complete missions2nd BCT returns from Afghanistan

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Ethos reminder not aloneCommentary by Spc. Alexander M. Tallmadge

Warrior Leader Course graduate

Throughout the darkest days and most desperate oftimes for Soldiers both past and present, there have alwaysbeen, and will always be, guiding lights and governing principles of civilized conduct.

These beacons of guidance provide hope, instill courageand bind men together in the bonds of brotherhood. Thesevalues, these principles, have been present since righteousSoldiers first stood against injustice andpersecution. Not always referred to as anethos or a creed, warriors have passed them on from generation to generation.

Placing a cause above oneself —whether it is the defense of a teammate atthe risk of injury or death or the sacrificethat all Soldiers make while serving awayfrom their Families — is the most noble ofactions. It takes rock-solid discipline andHerculean perseverance to ignore the deathlyperils and haunting doubts that accost thebrave set on accomplishment. The trueSoldier must look no farther than his comradeat arms standing at his side to view the epitome of always placing the mission first.

History is filled with examples ofSoldiers refusing to yield to the pressure of defeat. From the Battle of the Alamo toOperation Overlord and the invasion of Normandy, Soldiershave stood steadfast in the face of the highest of odds andthe hardest of trials. These Soldiers have perished, succeededand been killed, but common to them is the refusal to

accept defeat and the sheer will to keep fighting. Perhaps it is this lack of docility that has allowed the stronger of the breed to be the victors or the examples we look to for hope and courage in times of desperation.

“No” is the only acceptable response a warrior can have when told by an adversary to quit. Imagine, if youwill, what would happen if the Soldiers of Gen. GeorgeWashington had decided to quit when faced with the cold of a Valley Forge winter or if the Marines had just sat down and quit after storming the beaches of

the Pacific. Quitting is never an option to a professional Soldier.

Leaving the relative safety of coverunder fire and the stress of combat toretrieve a comrade in great danger with no regard for personal safety is the finestexample of the Warrior Ethos. But when“never leave a fallen comrade” is appliedin a broader manner, to include things such as policing up a comrade’s unfastenedpocket button, offering a helping hand with a heavy load or lending a razor to afellow Soldier with an unshaven face, itcan be just as important to the helped as a kind word or an act of compassion.

When faced with adversity in the darkest moments, the Warrior Ethos helpsus remember that we are not alone and that we bear no burden without the help

of our comrades. It gives us the hope that when we strive,when we hang on just a little bit longer and give it everything we have, including, if necessary, ourselves that we will return home with our honor and victory.

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Sgt. Kristopher L. Beck, 743rd MI Bn.

Sgt. Andrew J. Baker, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.

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Leaders salute 8 years of sacrificeBy Donna Miles

American Forces Press Service

BAGHDAD — Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta joinedChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E.Dempsey and other U.S. and Iraq leaders in honoring eight yearsof service and sacrifice as they commemorated the end of theU.S. military mission in Iraq Dec. 15.

“No words, no ceremony can provide full tribute to thesacrifices that have brought this day to pass,” the secretary saidduring the ceremony.

Panetta paid tribute to the Iraqi government and militaryfor their courage, leadership and loyalty to Iraq’s future.

“Your dream of an independent and sovereign Iraq is nowa reality,” he said.

He also praised the leadership of Ambassador James Jeffreyand Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, commander of U.S. Forces - Iraq,who oversaw the drawdown that the secretary called “one of themost complex logistical undertakings in U.S. military history.

“Your effort to make this day a reality is nothing short ofmiraculous,” he said.

But Panetta reserved his highest praise for more than 1million U.S. military members who served in Iraq since 2003.

“Your nation is deeply indebted to you,” he said. “You havedone everything your nation asked you to do and more. Yourdedication, your commitment to this mission has been thedriving force behind the remarkable progress we have seen herein Baghdad and across the country.”

The secretary recognized the nearly 4,500 servicememberswho died and more than 30,000 who were wounded whilemaking this progress a reality.

He also acknowledged Family members who have experiencedthe strain, sacrifice and heartbreak of watching their loved ones

Photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo

Gen. Lloyd James Austin III, left, commander, United States Forces-Iraq, and Command Sgt. Maj.Joseph R. Allen case the USF-I flag during a casing ceremony that marked the end of Operation NewDawn, at the former Sather Air Base, in Baghdad, Dec. 15. Since 2003, more than 1 million Soldiers,Airmen, Sailors and Marines have served in Iraq.See Iraq on Page 4


The magnitude of what this nationand our Soldiers have accomplished inIraq is unprecedented. We have neverbeen more proud of our Army — ourSoldiers, civilians and our Families.You freed over 25 million people fromtyranny and given hope when hopewas forsaken. Our Army provided newopportunity for the people of Iraq. Noother Army in the world could haveaccomplished what you have done —only American Soldiers.

Throughout Operation IraqiFreedom and Operation New Dawn,our Soldiers embodied physical andmental toughness and courage underfire. Over the past eight years, the quality of our Soldiers has stood instark contrast to the desert sands. Just as the World War II generationdefeated tyranny across the globe, anew generation — galvanized by theattacks of Sept. 11th — bravelydefeated tyranny once again. Evenduring the darkest days in Iraq, our

Soldiers never wavered in the face ofgrowing doubt. They continued to risklife and limb for a cause larger thanthemselves. For their heroic action,they received nearly 9,000 awards forvalor including ... Medals of Honor,16 Distinguished Service Crosses and408 Silver Stars.

We remember those who havemade the ultimate sacrifice, ourwounded warriors, our Gold StarFamilies and all of our loved ones whohave been touched by the horror ofwar. Their sacrifices have given meaning to our values and ideals. Forthat, we thank them. A grateful nationwill always remember, respect andappreciate these heroes as the “NextGreatest Generation.”

We are extremely proud of all ofour Soldiers, civilians and Families.Our Army has once again proved thatit is America’s Force of DecisiveAction. Thank you for a job well done.Army Strong!

Raymond F. Chandler III

Sergeant Major of the Army

Raymond T. OdiernoGeneral, United States

Army Chief of Staff

John M. McHughSecretary of the Army

‘Soldiers never wavered’ deploy into harm’s way time andtime again.

The outcome being commem-orated during the ceremony wasnever certain, the secretary said.He recalled traveling to Iraq in2006, one of the most challengingperiods of the conflict, as part ofPresident George W. Bush’s IraqStudy Group. Sectarian violencehad spiraled out of control andIraq was in turmoil.

Five years later, “the missionof an Iraq that could govern andsecure itself has become real,” thesecretary said.

“The Iraqi army and policehave been rebuilt. Violence levelsare down, al-Qaida weakened, ruleof law strengthened, educationalopportunities expanded andeconomic growth expanding,” hesaid. “And this progress has beensustained even as we have with-drawn nearly 150,000 U.S. combatforces from the country.”

The cost has been high inblood and treasure for the UnitedStates and for the Iraqi people,Panetta noted. “But because of thesacrifices made, these years of warhave now yielded to a new era ofopportunity,” for a free, independentand sovereign Iraq, he said.

Panetta emphasized that Iraq’schallenges aren’t over, butpromised that the United Stateswill continue to stand with Iraq asit navigates those challenges.

“Together with the Iraqi people,the United States welcomes the nextstage in U.S.-Iraqi relations, one thatwill be rooted in mutual interestand mutual respect,” he said.

In addition to a significantdiplomatic presence, the UnitedStates will continue to promotepartnership between U.S. and Iraqimilitary forces, Panetta said.

“We will continue to helpIraq address violent extremismand defend against externalthreats,” he said, helping protect“all that has been sacrificed andaccomplished.

“We will continue to have arobust and enduring militarypresence across the Middle East,”he said.

For Iraq, Panetta called the dayan opportunity for it to forge aheadon a path to security and prosperity.

“We undertake this transitiontoday reminding Iraq that it has inthe United States a committedfriend and a committed partner,”he said. “We owe it to all the livesthat have been sacrificed in thiswar not to fail.

“This is not the end,” he con-cluded. “This is truly the beginning.”

After the casing of the colors,Panetta met with about 100 service-members deployed during the finaldays of Operation New Dawn tothank them for their service.

“It is because of you,” andthose who served here during thepast eight years, “that we are ableto be here today to mark the endof this war,” he said.

Asked by a young service -member if the United States will beable to assist the Iraqis in the futureif they need it, Panetta expressedconfidence that it will, in accordancewith an agreement to be reachedby the Americans and Iraqis.

“We may be ending the war,but we are not walking away fromour responsibilities,” he said.

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Iraq

“They (Soldiers) will cross the border out of Iraqwith their heads held high. One of the mostextraordinary chapters in the history of theAmerican military will come to an end. Iraq’sfuture will be in the hands of its people.America’s war in Iraq will be over.”

— President Barack Obama, Dec. 14

Carson recognizes sustainability championsBy Anneliesa Barta

Sustainable Fort Carson Team

Installation staff and local community membersreceived sustainability awards from Fort Carsonleadership at the recent Colorado SustainabilityConference held in Colorado Springs.

Eleven awards in five categories were presentedby Deputy Garrison Commanders Col. John D.Keenan and Steven J. McCoy and Sgt. Maj. JohnS. Johnson, Directorate of Plans, Training,Mobilization and Security.

“I am pleased to recognize the individuals andorganizations both on post and in thecommunity who are catalysts forchange and greatly contribute to ourcontinual progress toward Fort Carson’ssustainability goals,” Keenan said.

The Sustainable Progress throughPartnerships award was presented toFrank Kinder, John Olson and BobMooney. Kinder, an alumnus ofSustainable Fort Carson, currentlyworks at Colorado Springs Utilitiesfocusing on commercial water conser-vation rebates and programs, promotingwater conservation and sustainability inthe Pikes Peak Region.

Olson, a landscape architect andurban designer who works with theSustainable Fort Carson Team, is astrong proponent for holisticSustainability and Smart Growth onpost and in the community.

Mooney, project director at Balfour

Beatty Communities, decreased the water needs forlandscaping in future homes by 65 percent by changinglandscape design, increased residential recyclingfrom five tons per month to 21 tons per month, anddiverted thousands of tons of appliances, concrete,asphalt and carpet padding from the landfill.

Ann Fetsch and Eric Fetsch won theSustainability Champions award for their service toCatamount Institute, U.S. Green Building Council’sLeadership in Energy and Environmental Designand for their mentorship and advocacy efforts in thePikes Peak region. Recent successes include planningand implementing the certification of the first

LEED home show home inColorado and a SustainabilityBike tour of Colorado Springsthat showcased the city’s manysustainable features.

Col. Jonathan Gibbs andU.S. Army Garrison Fort CarsonReligious Support Office alsowon the SustainabilityChampions award for educatingchapel communities aboutrecycling, reducing electricity,water consumption andridesharing through their“Green Chapel Initiative.”

Donald P. Chase won theExcellence in SustainableResources award for achievingan 80 percent waste diversionrate at Peterson Air Force Baseand for efforts in recyclingscrap metal that earned the

installation more than $1 million for its QualifiedRecycling Program.

Greg Willis and the team at Fort Carson’sCheyenne Shadows Golf Club also won theSustainable Resources award for saving more than20 million gallons of water each year throughwater conservation. The team continues to show itsdedication to preserving natural resources by re-usingasphalt from old paths, composting grass clippingsand recycling.

Jessica Frank, Fort Carson’s Directorate of PublicWorks stormwater program manager, won theAchievement in Sustainable Development award forher work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers inimproving stormwater drainage designs that willbenefit the installation for years to come.

Carrie McCausland and Nick Kittle, employeesof the City of Colorado Springs, each won theSuperior Sustainability Leader award. McCausland’spassion for recycling led to the successful imple-mentation of recycling bins in downtown ColoradoSprings. Kittle was instrumental in reducingemissions in the Pikes Peak region by more than 5million pounds of carbon dioxide, saving hundreds ofthousands of taxpayer dollars through a combinationof initiatives.

Capt. Daniel J. Kull, commander ofHeadquarters and Headquarters Company, USAGFort Carson, also won the Superior SustainabilityLeader award for educating approximately 9,000in-processing Soldiers each year about recyclingand energy conservation. He also established afree bike share program that provides mobility andcost savings to Soldiers and reduces greenhouse gasemissions on post.

“I am pleased torecognize the individuals andorganizations ... who are catalystsfor change andgreatly contributeto our continualprogress towardFort Caron’s sustainability goals.”

— Col. John D. Keenan


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Soldiers account for Arlington remainsStory and photo by Sgt. Luisito Brooks

Army News Service

ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY,Va. — Day or night, rain or shine, these men had amission to complete.

Soldiers with Company D, 1st Battalion, 3rdU.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), finishedphotographing and documenting the locationof every tombstone, grave marker andcremation site in Arlington NationalCemetery, Va., Dec. 23.

“We are calling ourselves Task ForceChristman, after Pvt. William Christman, whowas the first Soldier buried here,” said Maj.Nate Peterson, commander, Company D.“The primary purpose of this process is toestablish an accountability of all remains inArlington National Cemetery. The cemeterydates back to 1874 when the cemetery wasrun by Union Soldiers who just had bad recordkeeping practices over the years. What weare doing is verifying what’s on record andcorrecting anything that’s not.”

Peterson said the detailed informationwill be housed in a large electronic database.Over a period of a few months, the taskforce dedicated numerous hours to coverthe more than 259,000 sites spread across 624developed acres of the cemetery.

“Our unit walked over every inch ofthe cemetery taking pictures of the front andback of every tombstone. We also taggedevery site with a GPS locater with its sectionand grave number,” said Spc. Al Carney, aninfantryman with Company D.

It was evident for Carney the importanceof the completion of this task.

“What we are doing here is for the

Families of the fallen because it helps pay respectand keeps track of where they lay,” said Carney.

Like Carney, the demeanor of every Soldierinvolved in the documentation process was veryfocused and solemn.

“This mission is taken very seriously by theArmy,” said Peterson. “How we conduct ourselvesas professionals in the military is the same attitude

we carry here taking pictures.”With the process now over, Peterson said he is

proud to have honored the nation’s heroes in suchan exceptional way.

“This is an unprecedented mission because ithas never been done before and it probably willnever be done again,” said Peterson. “What we aredoing is paying tribute to our fallen comrades.”

Pvt. Eric Heim, an infantryman with Company D, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), kneels tophotograph the front and back of a tombstone in Arlington National Cemetery, Va., Dec. 15.


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Leader visits troops at Camp StoneStory and photo by

Sgt. April York2nd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

HERAT, Afghanistan — Seniorenlisted leader of International Security

Assistance Forces and U.S. ForcesAfghanistan visited Soldiers from 3rdBattalion, 16th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, at Camp StoneDec. 14 to thank them for their serviceand dedication.

“Thank you for volunteering to comeover and deploy with us,” said CommandSgt. Maj. Marvin Hill. “Thank you forleaving the comforts of home, yourFamily and a nice safe environment.”

Although time was limited duringhis visit, Hill filled every moment withopportunities to engage Soldiers. Hehad lunch with Soldiers and the battalionleadership in the Camp Stone diningfacility. He addressed the group aboutthe part they play in the surge recoveryof troops in Afghanistan.

The 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., leader-ship had to make some tough decisionsand send home half of its forcesmidway through deployment.

Hill explained how ISAF andUSFOR-A made cuts throughout theirforces as well.

“We’ve had to make some toughcuts; we’ve cut as much fat as we canand now we are cutting lean meat,” Hillsaid. “And now we are looking at you.

“Don’t look at it as downsizing,look at it as ‘right-sizing,’” Hill said.“President (Barack) Obama gave(ISAF) and (USFOR-A) 30,000 moretroops than he planned on with theunderstanding that we would give themback when he asked for them and nowhe wants them back before Dec. 31.”

During lunch, Hill also took theopportunity to get to know the groupand ask them about their successes andchallenges during the deployment.

Some of their successes were a

multinational and coalition forcesconvoy with more than 300 vehiclesthat traveled to Balamurghab todrop off working equipment, such asgenerators and vehicles, and takeback nonworking equipment as partof the right-sizing.

There were other successesmentioned by Sgt. 1st Class JosephConway, battalion supply noncom-missioned officer-in-charge.

“Supply distribution has been anoverall success given all the challengeswe have here,” he said. “It has beenan adventure.”

One of the biggest challengesSoldiers faced was determining if theywere going home or staying.

“A lot of Soldiers were taking a hitbecause we want to go home to ourFamilies but, at the same time, weknow we have to get the mission doneover here,” said Sgt. Andre McCurtis, awater purification specialist. “It’s kindof tough on everyone.”

When the discussions werecomplete, Hill presented a coin toeach Soldier, including the battalionleadership, for their excellence andcommitment to the mission.

Before Hill departed the camp, hegave the group advice in regards towhat he has learned over the years.

“People are your legacy,” he said.“Long after you are gone those seedsthat you planted grow up to be strongtrees — invest in them.”

Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin Hill, left, senior enlisted leader of International SecurityAssistance Force and U.S. Forces Afghanistan, addresses Soldiers from 3rdBattalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, on six key principles to being a good leader, alongside their battalionCommand Sgt. Maj. Delmer Traylor.

Jan. 6, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER

Miscellaneous

First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — hours ofoperation changed Tuesday. Office hours arenow 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The FSBPOffice, located in building 1140, modular 2, 1886Ellis Street, assists Soldiers with room assignmentsand terminations.

The Army Attaché Management Division — isrecruiting qualified regular Army noncommis-sioned officers, sergeant-sergeant first class, toserve in U.S. embassies around the world. Formore information or to request an application forDefense Attaché assignment, contact Master Sgt.Matthew Tuiasosopo, Army Attaché ManagementDivision, at 202-231-7291 or 301-917-4729 oremail [email protected].

Work Management Branch — The DPW WorkManagement Branch, responsible for processingwork orders — Facilities Engineering WorkRequests, DA Form 4283 — recently changed itshours of operation. The Work ManagementBranch, located in building 305, will be open forprocessing work orders and other in-personsupport from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.Afternoon customer support is by appointmentonly, call 526-2900.

Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans canget assistance through the Veterans ServicesGroup, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for walk-insand 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. The VSG islocated at The Retired Enlisted AssociationChapter 1 at 834 Emory Circle in ColoradoSprings. For more information call 719-337-0086.

Recycle incentive program — The Directorate ofPublic Works has an incentive program to preventrecyclable waste from going to the landfill.Participating battalions can earn monetary rewardsfor turning recyclable materials in to the FortCarson Recycle Center, building 155. Points areassigned for the pounds of recyclable goodsturned in and every participating battalion receivesmoney quarterly; the top two battalions receive anadditional bonus amount. Call 526-5898 for moreinformation about the program.

Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson SergeantAudie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday ofeach 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 originallya U.S. Forces Command organization of elitenoncommissioned officers but is now anArmywide program for individuals who have metthe criteria and have proven themselves to beoutstanding NCOs through a board/leadershipprocess. Contact the SAMC president, Staff Sgt.Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for more information.

Amnesty turn in — The Fort Carson AmnestyProgram is intended to ensure the maximumrecovery of abandoned military ammunition andexplosives. The program provides an opportunity forindividuals to turn in ammunition and explosivesand remain anonymous; no documentation isrequired for item turn in. The amnesty programis not intended to circumvent normal turn-inprocedures. Amnesty turn ins will not be usedas a basis for investigations or prosecutions andare exempt from Army Regulation 190 seriesinvestigation requirements. Abandoned militaryA&E, excluding small arms ammunition up to .50caliber, should not be moved by untrained personnel— notify the 764th Explosive Ordnance Company,242nd EOD Battalion, 71st EOD, at 526-2643.Abandoned A&E found on post may be turned in tothe Ammunition Reclamation Area, located on ButtsRoad (Route 5) one mile south of Butts ArmyAirfield, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Military A&E found outside Fort Carson should bereported to local civilian authorities or the militarypolice at 526-2333. Contact the ammunition supplypoint at 526-4381 or quality assurance office at526-1795/1892 for more 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 — Fort

Carson Support Services service order desk canbe reached at 526-5345. Use this number foremergencies or routine tasks and for reportingwind damage, damaged traffic signs or otherfacility 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-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting officerrepresentative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 or email [email protected] forquestions on snow removal, grounds maintenanceand contractor 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.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiersshould call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone numberfor after hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Questions can also be submitted by email [email protected]. Know your rights.

Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing theSRP process. The SRP Legal Office will onlyprovide powers of attorney or notary services toSoldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,Family members and Soldiers not in the SRPprocess can receive legal assistance and powers ofattorney at the main legal office located at 1633Mekong St., building 6222, next to the FamilyReadiness Center. Legal assistance preparespowers of attorney and performs notary serviceson a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

Briefings

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —is held Jan. 17-19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in theFamily Readiness Center, building 6237, room104. This training is required for all Soldiersasked to perform this solemn duty. Per ArmyRegulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited to thosein the ranks of sergeant first class to commandsergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 andcaptain and above. No reservations are requiredto attend training. Classes offered on a first-come,first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614 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-basedtools available, special handling of property andenvironmental needs. To schedule an orientation,contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at [email protected] for receiving/turn in; MikeWelsh at [email protected] for reutilization/webtools; or Rufus Guillory at [email protected].

Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month atthe Joel Hefley Community Center conference room,6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.

Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1129, Freedom PerformingArts Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings

start at 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required to bringDepartment of the Army Form 5118, signed by theirunit personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.

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 SpringsArmy ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.

ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier ReadinessBuilding, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120days of their expiration term of service, but mustattend the briefing no later than 30 days prior totheir ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details.

Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant fromany military occupational specialty, have a generaltechnical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen,score 240 or higher on the Army Physical FitnessTest, and pass a Special Forces physical. Call524-1461 or visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of Operation

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

• Wolf — Friday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30p.m. (dinner).

• Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdayand Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)— Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday-Sunday.Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.

• 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), nodinner. Closed Saturday-Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.(lunch), no dinner.

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

• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Initial issues — Monday-Thursday from12:30-3 p.m.

• Partial issues — Monday-Thursday from12:30-3 p.m.

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

• Direct exchange — Monday-Thursdayfrom 12:30-3 p.m.

• Partial turn ins — Monday-Thursdayfrom 12:30-3 p.m.

• Full turn ins — Monday-Thursday from7:30-10:30 a.m.

• Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-5512/6477 for approval.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

• 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.

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BOSS meetingsare held at 10 a.m.the first and thirdWednesday of eachmonth at the Foxhole.For information, call524-BOSS.


‘Phoenix’ rises from snowStory and photos by Spc. Cardell Brown

1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,4th Infantry Division

More than 250 Soldiers from 1st Special TroopsBattalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, conducted a training exercise at PiñonCanyon Maneuver Site Dec. 6-9.

The “Phoenix” Battalion’s f irst trainingexercise since redeploying from Afghanistanwas geared toward conducting full-spectrum

operations anywhere in the world.The training began with a four-hour convoy from

Fort Carson to the southern training area wherePhoenix Soldiers trained on weapon qualificationranges, military operations in urban terrain andcombat lifesaver exercises.

“Our Soldiers conducted day and night live-fireexercises with crew-served weapon systems as wellas performing driver training and a combat lifesavercourse to ensure they developed the proper skillsneeded to combat any enemy threat,” said Maj.

Wayne Keeler, battalionoperations officer-in-charge, Headquarters andHeadquarters Com pany,1st STB. “This trainingevent is the f irst ofmany we’ll participate into get ready for combatoperations in any part ofthe world.”

“We pulled ourSoldiers away from FortCarson because we wantedthem to get back into themindset of being out in thefield,” said Russell. “Withthe help of the snow andthe amount of training ourSoldiers conducted, wewere able to do just that.”

Keeler added that thetough, realistic trainingat Piñon Canyon allowsjunior leaders to developcritical war f ightingleadership skills while

building overall unit cohesion in the process. The two-hour combat lifesaver course was taught

by Spc. William Prescott, combat medic,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, whotrained Soldiers on proper tourniquet placement,trauma dressings and chest decompression methods.

Prescott added that the skills being taught in thecourse could save somebody’s life if the skills wereever needed.

Soldiers also went to designated ranges to learnhow to properly operate and shoot a .50-caliberBrowning machine gun, an M240 machine gun, anM249 light machine gun and an M203 grenadelauncher in addition to their primary M4 or M16 rifle.

Despite challenging terrain, snow and blisteringcold weather, Soldiers participated in the live-fireexercises with seemingly positive attitudes and adesire to succeed.

“I’ve never been this cold in my life and thisfield exercise is something that a lot of us were notlooking forward to,” said Pfc. Bobby Tetherow,forward observer, Headquarters and HeadquartersDetachment, 1st STB. “However, after going throughdifferent battle drills and practicing operating differentcrew-served weapons, it was well worth it.”

Before completing their exercise, leaders andSoldiers participated in a steak dinner in downtownTrinidad to spend time with local community leaders.

“The community always has supported the‘Raider’ Brigade while conducting training,” saidKeeler. “Building rapport with those who support ushelps us accomplish our mission and builds a bettertraining environment.”

This training exercise laid the foundation forall future training that Phoenix will undergo toprepare for their next mission anywhere in theworld, said Keeler.

Spc. Jermaul Sledge, forward observer, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 1st Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, practices operating a Lightweight Laser DesignatorRange Finder Dec. 8, during a training exercise at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site.

Soldiers fromHeadquarters andHeadquartersDetachment, 1stSpecial TroopsBattalion, 1stBrigade CombatTeam, 4th InfantryDivision, practicevarious movementtechniques Dec. 9.

Spc. William Orkies, forward observer, 1st Special TroopsBattalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,prepares to fire his M4 rifle at targets Dec. 8, during afour-day training exercise at Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site.


By Steve BachMayor, City of Colorado Springs

Welcome home Soldiers of the 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the4th Engineer Battalion’s 576th Eng. Companyand 62nd Sapper Company, the last of our Fort Carson Soldiers to depart the Iraqi theaterof operation.

On behalf of Colorado Springs and our gratefulcitizens, I am honored to welcome you home toFort Carson just in time for the holidays.

Your hard work and diligence have made usvery proud. We realize you have sacrificed greatlyby spending precious time away from loved ones. Please know how glad we are for your safe return home.

Your service to our country is respected and appreciated. We hope you enjoy this timewith your Family and friends and know howmuch we value your contributions to our community and country.

Mayorwelcomeshome Soldiers

your sacrifice, thanks for a job well done,” saidMaj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general,4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson. “Welcome home.We’re proud of your accomplishments.”

The Soldiers mark the beginning of the returnof 2nd BCT and will be followed by more units asthey complete their missions in Afghanistan.

“You can’t (help) but be excited your brigade iscoming home, and it just means that we’re gettingcloser to the entire brigade returning,” said Capt.Jaquelle Sevigny, 2nd BCT rear detachment adjutant.

The returning Soldiers worked closely with theAfghan national army and uniformed police toprovide security and stability throughout westernAfghanistan.

“I think we did a great job tying in with theoperational centers for Afghan forces,” said 1st Lt.Mario Nino, battle captain, 3rd Battalion, 16th FieldArtillery Regiment.

The Soldiers partnered with Afghan NationalSecurity Forces in Herat province and with ANSF

and Italian forces in the Badghis province to battleinsurgents in dozens of skirmishes.

The Soldiers worked in a cooperative effort tobuild defensive positions for themselves andAfghan forces on joint combat outposts in westernAfghanistan.

The brigade worked with national security andpolice forces to improve stability in the region aswell as improve the infrastructure of the country.

The “Warhorse” Soldiers worked to improve theirarea of operations by building roads and canals andalso conducted humanitarian aid missions to improvethe quality of life for the locals in their area.

Friends and Family who had gone through thetrials and tribulations associated with a deploymentwere just moments from being united with theirloved ones as all that stood between them and theOperation Enduring Freedom veterans were a fewceremonial formalities.

“To all the Families here, thank you for yoursacrifice and service as well … remember thestrength of our nation is our Army, the strength ofour Army is our Soldiers; but the strength of ourSoldiers is our Families,” Anderson said.

The Soldiers returned home from Afghanistanin time to spend the holidays with their Families.

“It’s a shame that everyone can’t be back withtheir Families for Christmas,” Nino said. “I thinkit’s a tremendous thing to be close to Family,especially this time of year. The Army itself is itsown family, so for all of us to come home togetheris extra special.”

“The best part of being back is getting to gohome, spend time with the kids and get a warmshower,” said Pfc. Elizeo Rivera, a small arms andartillery repairer, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2ndBCT, 4th Inf. Div.

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Soldiers assigned to 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, render honors to

the nation during the playing of the nationalanthem at their welcome home ceremonyheld at the Special Events Center Dec. 16.

The Soldiers completed their mission inAfghanistan and were sent home in time tocelebrate the holidays with their Families.

Sgt. Randolph Adams, a cannon crewmember assignedto 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, holds hisdaughter, Madison, for the first time after a welcomehome ceremony held at the Special Events Center Dec.22. His wife, Ashley Adams, insisted that the first thinghe did upon returning home was change her diaper.


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The following month, PresidentBarack Obama announced that the40,000 U.S. servicemembers in Iraqwould return home for the holidays,according to American Forces PressService, Oct. 21. Obama also promisedan end-of-year accelerated reductionin the number of troops deployed toAfghanistan.

The Soldiers from 62nd Sapper wereprepared for a 12-month deployment,“the long haul,” said Custer. News ofa full withdraw from Iraqcaused many of the engi-neers to expect relocationorders to Afghanistan, hesaid. However, the unitreceived confirmation oftheir return to Fort Carsonin late November.

“Being the last unit incountry, we didn’t expectto be on that cut roster,”said Custer. “It wasn’tvery hard to break thenews — to tell everyonethey’d be home forChristmas — especiallythe Soldiers who’ve hadmultiple deployments.”

“I’m just glad he’s safe

— I’m glad they’re all safe,” saidLolita Reese, after reuniting with herson, Spc. Max Burk, 62nd Sapper.With her eyes filled with tears, daysbefore Christmas, Reese describedher son’s early return from combat as“the biggest present I could get inmy whole life.”

The Soldiers from 62nd Sappercarried out route-clearance and sanitationmissions, covering roughly 18,000miles in the Dhi Qar and Diwaniyaprovinces, according to Custer. Duringtheir final weeks at ContingencyOperating Base Adder, they providedforce protection duties by staffingtowers and conducting patrols.

Burk said the greatest feeling wasfound in knowing “all my battle buddiesmade it home before Christmas.”

Roughly 1,600 miles east of 62nd

Sapper, 85 Soldiers from 576thEng. were packing their bags, too.The engineers had been supportingthree forward operatingbases, as well as per-forming patrols fromKandahar Airfield toCamp Leatherneck.They assisted in thedisarmament of morethan 40 improvisedexplosive devices.

“It’s good to be back,but its bittersweet sincepart of our company isstill over there,” said 2ndLt. Matt McKeehan, 576thEng., after embracing hiswife. More than 100Soldiers from the unit arescheduled to remain in

Afghanistan until August.“We look forward to having them

... home with us,” said McKeehan.from Page 1

Engineers

Pfc. Drew Anderson, 576th EngineerCompany, 4th Eng. Battalion, embraces

his wife, Shawna Anderson, Dec. 30after a welcome home ceremony. Drew

Anderson deployed in August withalmost 200 other combat engineers to

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Capt. Mike Custer, commander, 62ndSapper Company, 4th Engineer Battalion —the final combat unit in Iraq — salutes during the national anthem Dec. 22 duringa welcome home ceremony. The combatengineers departed in August for route-clearance and sanitation missions in Iraq,where they covered thousands of miles in the Dhi Qar and Diwaniya provinces.


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Focus on strength training, rehabilitationBy Sgt. Christopher Jelle

3rd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The Garcia Physical Fitness Centerhas been refined to a tactical strengthand conditioning facility to supportthe 3rd Brigade Combat Team’s newphysical training structure under theTotal Athlete Program.

A pilot physical fitness trainingprogram, the Total Athlete Program waspartially designed by 3rd BCT, 4thInfantry Division, Commander Col.Michael Kasales with the assistance ofthe brigade physical therapist, Capt.Rachel Snell. The program is designed tophysically train Soldiers in overall strengthand conditioning while also reducingthe number of training-related injuries.

While most pilot physical training

programs based on the Army’s newPhysical Readiness Training focus on theaddition of strength and conditioningthrough weightlifting, the 3rd BCT’sprogram also adds an emphasis onphysical therapy for injury recoveryand training instruction.

The program regimen is comprisedof 10 workout days in two weeks.Eight of the days are used to conductPRT, one of the days will be dedicatedto a company esprit de corps eventand the other day will take advantageof the new equipment and trainingteam in Garcia PFC.

“The goal training is transferablestrength so the Soldiers can do their jobsmore efficiently and effectively, not onlyhere at home, but while out on a deploy-ment as well,” said Matthew Chandler,one of the strength and conditioning

specialists and exercise physiologists onthe Total Athlete Program team.

In order to support this new trainingprogram, Garcia received two newfeatures. In place of the basketball courtsis an array of new state-of-the-art equip-ment that was custom designed by theTotal Athlete Program team membersand built specifically for the trainingneeds of the Soldiers. The equipment isdivided into 10 lanes, with each lanebeing able to support one full squad andthe facility supporting one full company.

The second new feature is theaddition of a physical therapy clinicwhere Soldiers can receive better careand instruction from a team of physicaltherapists, athletic trainers and chiro-practors that focus on helping Soldiersrecover and prevent further injury.

Kasales said that Garcia — with

the addition of the new equipment andthe Total Athlete Program staff, whichincludes professional athletic andOlympic trainers — is now one ofthe top physical training centers in theUnited States military.

“There are folks that say that ourstrength and conditioning facility isbetter than what they have for the DenverBroncos right now,” said Kasales. “Thisis world-class equipment and no otherunit in the Army has the level ofinstruction to help (Soldiers) perform.”

The equipment and trainers willbe dedicated for use by the Soldiersand units of the 3rd BCT from 6 a.m.to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and theequipment will be available for use byall military beneficiaries after 3 p.m.weekdays and during normal businesshours on weekends.


Carson breaks ground for shared shooting complexStory and photos by Dustin Senger

Mountaineer staff

El Paso County, 4th Infantry Division and FortCarson leadership broke ground Dec. 15 to beginbuilding a massive outdoor shooting complex.

Fort Carson has allocated about 400 acres ofrange space for the construction of the CheyenneMountain Shooting Complex. Almost 100 firingpoints will open this summer, adjacent to Gate 20 near Interstate 25 and Mesa Ridge Parkway, toprovide shooting lanes for public safety, accordingto Army officials.

“(The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex)is going to set the mark for the rest of the nation and define collaboration and cooperation in thesharing of resources,” said Terry Maketa, El PasoCounty sheriff, who explained that overcrowding incurrent ranges is disrupting the ability for deputiesto polish their skills.

Maketa said the shooting complex will introduce a tremendous resource for local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as the Colorado Division of Wildlife and NationalForest Service.

“I cannot imagine a better venue for a facilitylike this,” said Maketa, while gesturing toward thenearby Rocky Mountain Front Range. “I certainlywant to thank (Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson)for being such a great partner in this, and your predecessor as well.”

Steave Barness, chief of recreation division,Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation at Fort Carson, welcomed everyone tothe groundbreaking ceremony. Two dump trucks, a tactical sheriff ’s vehicle, a rescue pickup and amounted color guard encircled a row of shovels.

“Two teams — Fort Carson and El Paso County— joined together to put this great program together,”said Barness, project lead for the complex.

Barness explained that the concept was conceived during a cup of coffee with Imad Karaki,director, El Paso County Community Services. They discovered that Army and county officials had shared a common need for an outdoor shootingrange with practice lanes dedicated to the promotion of public safety.

Their idea to collaborate sparked detailed discussions. After a series of rewrites and redesigns,requiring input and consent from dozens of

multiagency lawyers and senior officials, from theEl Paso County Board of Commissioners to the secretary of the Army, the range was approved.

According to Barness, the approved shootingcomplex is a “conditional donation”: El PasoCounty agrees to build the range on Fort Carson,while the Army will provide operational assistancethat allows access for public shooting and countylaw enforcement training.

Since the announcement of the partnership,Barness has received more than 100 offers from the surrounding community to help with the project.The county created a nonprofit organization, calledthe Soldier’s Friend Foundation, to funnel grants and resources into the building of the range.

After pushing paperwork for two years, Barness and Karaki are ready for construction crewsto move dirt.

The facility will first open with 90 firing points. Sheriff ’s deputies and servicemembers will retain priority of 15 lanes on weekdays. Theweekends will afford first-come, first-served publicaccessibility, costing less than $10 per visit. All revenues will benefit Soldiers and their Familiesthrough DFMWR programs, said Barness.

Construction will continue beyond the initialopening. Eventually, the complex will contain trap- and skeet-shooting ranges, a clubhouse, retail areas and food court. The emerging complexwill help protect Colorado wildlands by offering a controlled and cooperative area for outdoor shooting, said Barness.

“The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complexwill bring a very unique and world-class opportunityhere,” said Jerri Marr, forest supervisor, Pike andSan Isabel National Forests and Cimarron andComanche National Grasslands, during the groundbreaking ceremony.

The forest service is a longtime supporter of recreational shooting, said Marr, adding that more than 95 percent of the Front Range forests and grasslands allow recreational shooting.

“The ability to have shooting ranges is very,very important to the Colorado Parks and WildlifeCommission,” said Tim Glenn, chairman, ColoradoParks and Wildlife Commission. Glenn said venuesfor improving marksmanship skills are critical forcontinuing the hunting heritage of the nation.

“What a wonderful day to see all this collaboration come together into this moment,” said Amy Lathen, chairwoman, El Paso CountyBoard of Commissioners.

“To be able to provide for our sheriff ’s office inthe way the county is required to do — and to makethat facility available to the public at the same time —it’s an extraordinary opportunity,” said Lathen. “Andthen to add to that the benefit that this will have for the Soldiers and their Families at Fort Carson.”

“This event and this range epitomizes the partnership and the support that we have for eachother,” said Anderson. “What a good deal for thecommunity and what a good deal for the post andwhat a good deal for our Soldiers and their Families.

“This just is indicative of what you all mean tous and we can’t thank you enough,” said Anderson.

Following brief remarks from the general, Army leaders and county commissioners scoopedshovelfuls of earth, signaling the start of constructionfor the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex.

El Paso County, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson leadership break ground Dec. 15 tostart construction of the Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex. The shooting complex

will be located on Fort Carson, adjacent to Gate 20, near Interstate 25 and Mesa RidgeParkway. The first phase is scheduled to be completed by the summer.

Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4thInfantry Division and Fort Carson, speaks Dec. 15 duringa groundbreaking ceremony for the Cheyenne MountainShooting Complex.


Claims against the Estate

Master Sgt. Thomas Allen Biddle — With deepestregret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Doug Livermore at 524-1533.

Master Sgt. Rodney McClintock — With deepestregret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact Maj. Luis Fregoso at 719-503-0711.

Spc. Christopher Mendonca — With deepestregret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to hisestate should contact 2nd Lt. Jason Klemp at 608-279-8126.

Upcoming events

Pre-deployment fair — Members of 4th BrigadeCombat Team may attend the predeployment fair Monday-Wednesday at the Special EventsCenter. Headquarters and Headquarters Companyand 1st Space Battalion should attend 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 1st Bn., 12th Infantry Regiment,should attend 1-5 p.m. Monday. 704th BrigadeSupport Battalion should attend 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; 4th Special Troops Battalionshould attend 1-5 p.m. Tuesday; 569th EngineerCompany, 4th Eng. Bn., should attend 3-4 p.m.Tuesday. 2nd Bn., 77th Field Artillery Regiment,should attend 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday; 3rdSquadron, 61st Cavalry Reg., should attend 1-5p.m. Wednesday. Members of 2nd Bn., 12th Inf.Reg., may attend Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Members from all battalions may attend the fair 5-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday.Child care will be provided.

YMCA offers new program — The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region offers a 10-week weightmanagement course for overweight and obesechildren between 7 and 13 years old and theirfamilies. The MEND course is free, but space islimited. A new session begins Monday. Interestedcommunity members should contact ShaunaeMedina at the Southeast Family Armed ServicesYMCA at 719-622-3576 or email [email protected] for registration information.

Family housing survey — The 2011 Fort CarsonFamily Housing survey is available athttps://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZBDPZDRuntil Jan. 15. All on-post housing residents areencouraged to take this anonymous survey to help the garrison commander work with BalfourBeatty Communities to ensure our quality of life. For those without computer access, call 526-5834 for a hard copy of the survey.

General announcements

Highway improvements — The ColoradoDepartment of Transportation broke ground onthe second of three phases of safety and capacityimprovements along State Highway 115 betweenGates 1 and 6. The current phase will providefour through traffic lanes from the edge of therecently completed improvements near Gate 5 tothe Rock Creek bridge, located just south of Gate 6. It will also provide major safety improvements at the intersection of StateHighway 115 and Wilderness Road, just outsideof Gate 6. The project has a fixed completiondate of Dec. 30. Contact Rick Orphan at 526-9267 for more information.

Express bus sign up — Interest is being assessed for commuter express bus service to Fort Carson from Fountain, Powers and Academy boulevards and Interstate 25 corridors. Sign up now to indicate interest. The projected start date for theservice is April. Fort Carson individuals are needed to help demonstrate sufficient potentialdemand for express commuter bus service, dedicated to serving Fort Carson commuters with fast and convenient service. For Soldiers and civilians, this service can be free. Go tohttp://tinyurl.com/RideExpress or call 526-6497for more information and to sign up.

CID seeks information — Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

are offering a $15,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person(s) who may have beenresponsible for the death of Joseph E. Barker atFort Carson. Barker’s remains were discoveredfloating in a basin of the Waste Water TreatmentFacility Feb. 21, 2006. Barker, a former Soldier,was last seen Feb. 8, 2006, on Fort Carson. Barkerwas reported missing Feb. 14, 2006. Persons withany information regarding this case should contact Special Agent Vitatoe at 526-3579 or callthe Fort Carson Military Police at 526-6199.Persons can also email CID Crime Tips at theCID Headquarters in Virginia at [email protected]. Persons wishing to remain anonymous will be honoredand information will be held in the strictest confidence allowable under the law.

Army Substance Abuse Program moved — to building 1351 on Pershing Drive. Call 526-8529 for more information.

2-1-1 data expands to two counties — The PikesPeak Area Council of Governments has partneredwith Pikes Peak United Way to include 2-1-1 datafor El Paso and Teller counties in the Network of Care for servicemembers, veterans and their Families. The service directory component of theNetwork of Care now includes more than 1,500local resources to assist the military community,service providers and others. Visit http://pikespeak.networkofcare.org for more information.

New stop sign locations — The intersection ofColeman and Grove streets has been changedfrom a two-way stop to a four-way stop. The additional stop signs are required to addressrecent changes in traffic conditions in that area.Questions regarding this issue may be directed to Directorate of Public Works Traffic Planningand Operations at 526-9267.

Share-a-Ride — is a free online car pool coordination to and from post, as well as van pool options, typically for those commuting 30 or more miles to post. Riders are matched based on their origination and destination points,as well as days and times of travel. Users specifywhether they are offering a ride, need a ride or ifthey are interested in sharing driving duties. Whena “match” is found, users are notified immediatelyof rider options, allowing them to contact andcoordinate ridesharing within minutes. Access theride-share portal by visiting http://www.carson.army.mil/paio/sustainability.html.

“Give a Buddy a Ride” — is a voluntary programfor on-post ridesharing. Soldiers, civilians orFamily members who need a ride wait at one of the designated “Give a Buddy a Ride” signs.Drivers willing and able to offer a ride to someone standing at the sign can make on-the-spot arrangements to drive the person to theirdesired destination. Participants are asked to be prudent and mindful of using the sites in amanner that does not impede traffic flow.

Hospital initiates no-show policy — A“Commander’s Appointment Policy” affects allTRICARE beneficiaries who receive health careservices on Fort Carson and at the Premier ArmyHealth Clinic. Multiple no-shows could result in the stopping of medical services; Soldiersrequiring unit escorts to future appointments;patients may have to sign a statement acknowledging they understand the ramificationsof multiple no-shows; a letter may be sent to theSoldier’s unit when he or his Family member hasmultiple no-shows or cancellations; retirees withmultiple missed appointments, “left without being seen,” or cancellations may have their locations of care changed. To cancel appointmentsduring weekdays, beneficiaries can call the TRICARE appointment line 719-457-2273 or866-422-7391 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Appointments made through TRICARE onlinecan be canceled at http://www.tricareonline.com.

Ongoing events

Al-Anon meetings — Al-Anon is a 12-step program for families and friends of alcoholics(admitted or not). Meetings take place in the conference room of Elkhorn Conference Centerat 6 p.m. every Monday. Attendance is free

and anyone can attend these open, anonymous meetings. Contact Edith L. at 719-291-0628 for more information.

Seeking speakers — The Fort Carson Public Affairs Office is seeking Soldiers, Family members and civilians from Fort Carson to speakabout their work, training and varied experiencesto public organizations throughout the Pikes Peak region. Speakers must be well-qualified professionals who know how to capture andmaintain an audience’s attention for 20-30 minutes. Speakers should be comfortable speaking to businesses, professional organizations,community leaders, civic groups and schools.Contact Samantha Koss at 526-5996 or [email protected].

Nutrition counseling and classes — The EvansArmy Community Hospital Nutrition CareDivision offers nutrition counseling on a healthydiet, weight loss or gain, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, sports nutrition and othernutrition-related diseases or illnesses. Nutritionclasses include heart-healthy/lipid, weight loss,pregnancy nutrition, commissary tour/healthyshopping and sports nutrition. To schedule anappointment, call the TRICARE appointment line at 719-457-2273. To register for a class, call the Nutrition Care Division at 526-7290.

Legal Assistance Office — services are open toSoldiers, Family members and retirees. Servicesinclude preparation of wills, powers of attorney,name changes and stepchild adoptions. The officealso offers counseling and provides advice forindividuals dealing with landlord/tenant, militaryadministrative, tax, family law and consumerissues, as well as counsel and representation ofSoldiers going through medical and physical evaluation boards. The office is open from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m., Monday-Friday.Schedule appointments by calling the last dutyday of the week, at 9 a.m. Sign-ups for walk-inappointments are available Monday and Thursdaybeginning at 11:30 a.m. The Legal AssistanceOffice offers a divorce and separation video briefing followed by a general question-and-answer session Monday and Wednesday at 9:30a.m. and Thursday at 2 p.m. Attorneys cannotrepresent clients in divorce proceedings in court,however, a referral list of private attorneys isavailable. Call 526-5572/5573 for information.


ASAP offers more than counseling, educationBy Andrea Sutherland

Mountaineer staff

Counselors at the Army SubstanceAbuse Program have a message forSoldiers: they’re here to help.

“We’re all about helping,” saidKim Henry, manager of ASAP.

Henry said Fort Carson has 26ASAP counselors dedicatedto supporting Soldiers whomay be struggling.

“We are not punitive,”she said. “I thinkthat’s the biggestmessage I wouldlike cleared up —we are not punitive.”

For Henry and theASAP counselors, theirmain mission is to help Soldiers identifythe cause of their substance abuse and work with Soldiers on alternativeways to deal with those root causes.

ASAP, temporarily located inbuilding 1351, began as an Armywideinitiative in 1971 to provide guidanceto the Army community as well astreatment resources.

“The Army Substance AbuseProgram is geared towards Soldiers,Family members, retirees and(Department of Defense) civilians,”Henry said.

Family, retirees and DOD civilians may seek assistance throughthe Employee Assistance Program,which offers up to four sessions to

those struggling with personalor work-related issues.

Soldiers have access to an array of programs,

including alcoholeducation, therapygroups and treatment options.

ASAP counselorsat Fort Carson also

offer the Confidential AlcoholTreatment and Education Pilot, one of six pilot programs in the Army that allows Soldiers to self-refer forproblems with alcohol abuse.

“Soldiers can self-refer for alcohol only, without an incident, after hours, so there’s no commandinvolvement at all,” Henry said. “Wehave about 35 seeking help that

way. I think it’s been very successful.”Henry stressed that Soldiers may

self-refer themselves for help for anysubstance abuse without fear ofreprisal from commanders.

“A self-referral is for the Soldier tocome and ask for help. Could they bechaptered? They could. … We wantSoldiers to come and seek help,” Henrysaid. “Sometimes it’s been said that‘I’m going to send you to ASAPbecause you’re in trouble.’ No. That’snot what we’re here for. We’re here as a helping agency and want to providethat service for all those eligible.”

Henry said that Soldiers who self-refer will have the commander fill out and sign a form and thenreport to ASAP for an initial screening.Soldiers then go through a second,more intense, screening process todetermine the best course of action.

“The decision is made to placethem in some form of treatment program (which typically last 12months) or maybe they just need education, then we provide the education,” Henry said, adding thatcounselors follow up with all Soldiers

who self-refer for 12 months.In addition to one-on-one

counseling options, ASAP counselorsprovide group therapy programsfocused on specific issues like dealing with grief and post-traumaticstress disorder.

ASAP counselors at Fort Carsonoffer an art therapy group as an alternative treatment.

Counselors also facilitate theSuicide Prevention and RiskReduction programs.

The programs seem to be helping,with recidivism rates at Fort Carsondown to 1 percent. However, Henrysaid those numbers may be skewedsince ASAP counselors cannot follow up with Soldiers who leave Fort Carson for another post.

“I think the Army’s (recidivismrate) is 3 percent,” Henry said.

Although counselors may not be able to follow up with Soldiersonce they leave, ASAP facilities areavailable at all Army posts.

Visit http://www.carson.army.mil/mpd/RD/SpryAssets/ASAP.htm or call 526-2501 for more information.

Story and photo by Kerstin Lopez

Mountaineer staff

A young girl stands alone onstage in front of an auditorium fullof Soldiers — with a shaky voiceshe whispers into the microphonetelling her painful story.

Dhyra Duncan, 12, hasendured more tragedy in her young life than most people do in an entire lifetime. Her story isriddled with devastation.

With the loss of her father at the age of 9, she faced anotherhorrific scenario May 14 — the death of her mother.

Dhyra’s mother, Lilly Duncan,was involved in a car accidentwhen a drunk driver collided with her on Interstate 25 near Denver. The intoxicatedfemale driver barreled down theinterstate going southbound in the northbound lanes.

Lilly Duncan, 31, died at the scene of the accident, leavingDhyra with no living parents.Despite her age, Dhyra exhibited a high level of maturity as she shared her story for the first time at Fort Carson.

Impaired driving continues to be an issue incommunities across the nation and Fort Carson took a stand to combat the problem locally with the Drunk and Drugged Driving Campaign.

The event, referred to as the “3D” Campaign,runs Nov. 24-Sunday, corresponding with the holiday season. It is designed to educate about the negative consequences of driving under theinfluence of alcohol and drugs, said EdgardoMenjivar, Army Substance Abuse Program prevention coordinator.

“The campaign focuses onreducing incidents caused by people driving under the influenceof alcohol and drugs,” Menjivarsaid. “It makes our communityaware of the senseless tragediesresulting from alcohol and drugrelated injuries and fatalities. Italso strengthens our commitmentas a community in reducingimpaired driving.”

As part of the campaign, theASAP staff set up informationaldisplay tables at the Fort CarsonExchange and also conducted abrief at McMahon Auditorium.Nearly 500 Soldiers from across the installation attended Dec. 14and heard Dhyra’s compelling story.

“We’re bringing everybody out here so you can understand theimpact that drinking and drivinghas on the communities,” saidAnthony McCollin, ASAP assistant prevention coordinator.

McCollin said the 3D Campaignreminds everyone to “designatebefore we celebrate” and encouragessafe and sober driving, especiallyduring the holiday season.

“We hope this presentation makes you understand the consequences of those that abusedrugs and alcohol, as well as understanding theimpact and pain that these types of behaviors haveon our families, our co-workers, our loved ones and the community,” McCollin said.

3D Campaign targets Soldiers

Dhyra Duncan, 12, looks at a photo of the remains of her deceased mother’s car. Her motherwas killed in May at the age of 31 when a drunk driver heading the wrong way on Interstate25 collided with her.

Directorate of EmergencyServices

Department of Defense contractor and civilian decals will no longer be recognized forinstallation entry beginning Jan. 15.

People who have been issued one of these decals and do not have an authorized DOD

identification card — CommonAccess Card or Family member orretired identification card — needto go to the Vehicle RegistrationOffice, building 6012 south of Gate 1, to receive an extended pass. Passes will be issued for up toone calendar year, or the remaininglength on the current contract if less than a year. Beginning Jan. 15,

those who have not received an extended pass will be required to use gates 1 or 3 to access the installation.

The Vehicle Registration Office is open Monday-Friday,except federal holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ContactBrian Reinwald at 526-5543 for more information.

Passes replacedecals for non DOD


Chapel briefs

Facebook: Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (ReligiousSupport Office)” for the latest chapel events and schedules.

Military Council of Catholic Women meets Fridayfrom 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. For more information call 526-5769 orvisit “Fort Carson Military Council of CatholicWomen” 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 meets Tuesdayfrom 9:30 a.m. to noon at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel. Free child care is available. Email [email protected] or visit PWOC Fort Carson on Facebook for more information.

Catholic Religious Education registration is underway for the religious education year, which runsthrough May 6 for children age 4 through highschool students. Email [email protected] to obtain a registration form. Classes areSunday from 10:30-11:50 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. Adult Bible study and classesfor adults seeking to join the Catholic Church are also held during religious education.

Spanish Bible Study meets at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel Tuesday at 6 p.m. Contact Staff Sgt. JoseVarga at 719-287-2016 for more information.

Community Prayer Lunch is held the thirdThursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Lunch is provided;bring side dishes, salads or desserts.

Deployed Spouses Group meets for fellowship,food and spiritual guidance Wednesday at 5 p.m.at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Fellowship Hall.Children are welcome to attend. Call CeciliaCroft at 526-5769 for more information.

Latter Day Saints Soldiers: Weekly Institute Class (Bible study) is Wednesday at 7 p.m. atSoldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call 719-266-0283 or 719-649-1671 for more information.

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

Bible Bistro: Tuesday cookout and Bible study at Veterans Chapel — check Facebook page fornext event. Enjoy food and fellowship from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. For more informationcall Chap. (Maj.) Glenn Palmer at 526-3888 or 803-319-5296.

Heartbeat, a new support group for battle buddies, Family members and friends, meets the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Fallen Heroes FamilyCenter, building 6215, 6990 Mekong St. The group is open to members of all branches of service. Contact Richard Stites at 719-598-6576 or Cheryl Sims at 719-304-9815for more information.

Chapel ScheduleROMAN CATHOLIC

Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSaturday 5 p.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Mon-Fri 11:45 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Mon-Thurs noon 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 a.m. Liturgical Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Landon/526-2803Sunday 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 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/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/526-5744Sunday 5 p.m. Protestant Fellowship Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Black/524-1822Tuesday 9:30 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]

White Mountain Warriors LodgeWhite 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. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected].

Hope illuminates new yearCommentary by

Chap. (Capt.) Thomas Reeves4th Engineer Battalion

My neighborhood has transformeditself into a glowing array of holidaycheer. You can’t look without amazementat the creativity, excitement and joythat brilliantly lights up our block.

These people can celebrate andnot be intimidated with what I think orwhether I participate. Their enthusiasticcelebration creates life, friendship anda glitzy culture to our home front, and I love this yearly expectation of joy.

Now our hope looks toward 2012.As we make our New Year’s resolutions,most begin with negative attributessuch as losing weight, financial management and quitting bad habits,while others begin with positive ones such as character development,reconciliations, relational investments,places to travel and degree completions.Hope initiates these changes and motivates the process.

This may be the year a Soldiercomes home from deployment, a fiancébecomes a spouse, your child is born oryour oldest graduates high school. Thismay be the year you are selected forpromotion, are transferred or retire. This is the year of great expectationsand hope permeates your dreams.

I like hope. Hope is the motivatingemotion for life. Hope is the continualpursuit for more relationships, memories, events and expectations.Hope helps us focus on our prioritiesand our important pursuits. No one is hoping for bad events, a crisis ortrouble in 2012. Rather, we are dreaming of beautiful experiences,faithful relationships and dependablefriends standing Army strong.

It was October 1987 in Midland,Texas, that 18-month-old JessicaMcClure tumbled 22 feet down anabandoned water welland was alone twoand half days as theworld hoped forher rescue. Thepress reportedhourly of the rescue efforts and complex challenges withimpatient expectancy.They spoke of all the rescuers’ tools,abilities and skill. Thisoutpouring of hopeignited the neededconfidence, love andcomfort that surroundedthe young McClure parents, distracting them from

temptations of hopelessness, powerlessness and despair. We, as aninternational community, hoped as theMidland Rescue Team put into actionanother drilled well alongside thatdark hole while volunteers came andsang to baby Jessica, provided food toothers and prayed for Jessica’s freedom.Finally, in the second attempt, thosebrave rescuers broke into the dark tunnel underneath baby Jessica andpulled her into their arms. This national hope was strong enough,

skilled enough and persistent enoughto complete the promise to bring thebaby out alive. Now 25 and the motherof two, Jessica McClure Morales, continually enjoys those labor-filledhours of prayer, emergency rescue and hope that America provided.

In 2012, my New Year’s resolutionis to be the agent of hope for myspouse, children and unit. This year Iwill be a stronger person of characterfor my Family to depend on, a pillar of faith for my unit to believe in, a keeper of promises through

difficult times and shield ofintegrity so that my loved onesmay live in peace.

My hope for you in 2012 is that your faith will beimmovable, your spiritualitydeeply connected to the source,your commitment to yourspouse impenetrable, your lovefor your children never endingand your hate for the enemiesof your soul unquestionable. Ipray you receive the blessingsof a successful career withgreat honor. May your life bebrilliantly decorated with love that illuminates joy and

wherever you go peace willreign this New Year. May you be abeacon of hope.


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K-9 units join in trainingBy Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

In an effort to combine training techniques and tactics, the 148th MilitaryPolice Detachment military working dogunit hosted a joint training exercise withnearly 40 K-9 units Dec. 13-14.

The event is designed to organize joint working dog training between militaryand civilian police K-9 agencies and toexpose the teams to various training stylesused around the country, said Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Macagg, 148th MP, 759thMP Battalion, military working dog kennel master.

“These events are helpful for networking and exposing dogs and handlersto different areas. When teams are able toshare their experiences and knowledge with others, it benefits every working doggroup in attendance,” Macagg said.

The two-day exercise took place atRange 150, which houses a large militaryoperations in urban terrain training site with several multistory furnished buildings,underground tunnels, staged vehicles, roadways and open areas. The K-9 teamsparticipated in explosive detection, narcotics detection, building searches,scouting, open area, barricaded suspect,SWAT integration and scenario lanes.

Macagg said the training event incorporated patrol and detection lanes. Thedetection lanes consisted of narcotic andexplosives focusing on several scenarios,while patrol lanes enabled the K-9 teams to search buildings for subjects.

With a month on the job as a new dog handler, Tracey Ramsey, a ColoradoDepartment of Corrections officer, said thejoint training was “unbelievable.” Being a

K-9 handler is a sought out career amonglaw enforcement, both military and civilian,and chances to train with other working dog teams is a reward, he said.

“It’s a dream come true job … youcouldn’t ask for a better career,” Ramseysaid. “And what we are learning here, we can take it back and incorporate intowhat we do.”

Sgt. Jeffrey Pearlstein, 148th MP militaryworking dog handler, said joint training isvaluable and benefits all who participate.

“It’s awesome getting all these agenciesout here and learning from each other,maybe they know something I don’t know (and) just going back and forth onknowledge,” Pearlstein said.

William Swan has been with the Denver Sheriff’s Department for 17 years,but recently became a dog handler. Hisinterest in the police dogs and how theywork was the catalyst for the career changeand during the past nine months, Swan and his K-9 teammate, Rex, have beentraining and working together.

“The new experiences and the differentideas that we’re exposed to really helps thedog and the handler learn so much,” he said.

“The best part of the training is theunique environments that we get to exposethe dog to that we normally don’t get to —like the roadway searches, the heavy smokeand the loud noises,” Swan said. “It’s agood way to test your dog to see what their limits are.”

“We will continue to host these eventswith a goal of having one per quarter as we have seen a tangible benefit to ourSoldiers and are always looking for ways tointegrate with the surrounding communitypolice department,” said Capt. JamesBloom, 148th MP commander.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell

Rex, a military working dog with the 148th Military Police Detachment,759th MP Battalion, takes down decoy suspect Jon Baer during a jointtraining event at Range 150.

Post’s theater’s first outing a successBy Nel Lampe

Mountaineer staff

The first production of the newlyformed Fort Carson Community

Theatre was a success, according toSabine Mann, one of the group’s organizers and the producer of “AChristmas Chaos.”

Authored by Michael Wehrli, the

play is about a mix-up when the RoyalShakespeare Company ends up inCarson, Nev., instead of Fort Carson.The Fort Carson Community Theatredecides to save the day by putting on

its own versionof the classicwith only sevenhours until thecurtain opens.

Sixteenparts were castto some actorswith experienceand others taking their first role.Several castmembers playedmultiple roles.

Contributingto the chaos onstage, a crewmember havinga bad reaction to her allergymedicationmakes entranceswearing bizarrecostumes, twoTiny Timsappear on stageat the sametime; one actor

plays both Bob Cratchet and his wife;inappropriate music is played by thesound crew; a director quits during the production; and Scrooge shows the audience the many ways an adult can wriggle into and out of a child’sdesk. The cast of “A ChristmasChaos” drew lots of laughs from theaudience. If there were flubs on stage,no one noticed.

Actually, the cast had a few morethan seven hours rehearsal, roles were cast in August, with rehearsalsduring the next three months.

Directing his first play, Staff Sgt.Kenneth Sargent, Company B, WarriorTransition Battalion, said his onlyregret was not being able to casteveryone who tried out.

Michael Rose was co-producer andacted the part of director in the play.

The three-week run of the production played to mostly full houses, with closing night a sold-outhouse, according to Mann.

“I was overwhelmed and thrilledat the success and support from thecommunity,” she said.

Plans are under way for a secondproduction in late spring, with a casting call in late January. For information call Mann at 719-357-6005 or visit “Ft. Carson CommunityTheatre” on Facebook page.

Photo courtesy of Fort Carson Now

Scrooge, portrayed by Joe Smith, right, tells a couple they are now free of debt. Donald Robins plays thehusband and Caroline Tyler portrays the wife.


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The Fort Carson Education Centeris presenting a series of free college andfinancial literacy workshops in Januaryfor Soldiers, Families and civilians.

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The workshop is designed for anyonein college, planning to go to college orpaying for college. “If planning for education beyond high school is part of that equation, Soldiers, Families andcivilians should attend,” Reyes said.“Juniors and seniors in high school will also find this workshop helpful.”

The workshop focuses on helpingpeople understand college financial“cents,” Reyes said.

“It may be one of the most importantworkshops you will take in preparingfor and going through college.”

February’s workshop, titled “WhatNo One Told You About College,” willbe led by Fort Carson Education ServicesOfficer Skip Blancett. He will discusstopics such as selecting the right college,accreditation, importance of grade pointaverage, avoiding common mistakeswhile attending college, cutting-edgedegrees and myths and facts.

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Family members from 615thEngineer Company, 52nd

Engineer Battalion, organize asunrise walk at Fort Carson,Dec. 9, during the unit’s 3rd

annual toy march. During previous marches, Soldiers from

615th Eng. have amassed morethan 100 toys for holiday

donations. Since the combatengineers are deployed as asecurity force in the Middle

East, their Families partneredwith the rear detachment and

collected about two dozen gifts.

Photo by Sgt. Ruth Pagan

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KandaharSoldiers with 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, walk into thesunset to catch their flight out of Forward Operating Base Pacemaker, Dec. 25.The Soldiers were on a mission to deliver holiday gifts of cookies, candy andpersonal hygiene products to an outlying FOB.

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After scouring the post for more than 20hours over four days, following 25 clues, the GriswoldFamily outwitted hundreds of people to find the jingle bell rock.

Spc. MarkGriswold, 497thEngineer Company, 52nd Eng. Battalion,his wife, Susan

Griswold, and their three boys won the USO-sponsored contest.

“We searched a couple of hours the firsttwo days and 12 hours on Friday and about

four or five hours before finding it onSaturday,” said Mark Griswold.

The prize, worth around $5,000,included an iPad 2, a diamondtennis bracelet, bedroom suite

and various gift cards.“This event has been

such a success the past twoyears we plan on continuing

again in 2012,” said PhilMartinez, USO center manager.

Griswold family findsjingle bell rock

Photo courtesy of USO

Photo by Kerstin Lopez

Willie McMillian with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, trims trees forSoldiers and Family members during the annual Trees for Troops event Dec. 7-9 at the MountainPost Sports Complex. More than 600 fresh live Christmas trees were delivered to the installation.

Even Santa canhave a bad dayevery now andthen. Santa’ssleigh, a 1942fire truck, brokedown duringBalfour Beatty’sannual housingvillage paradeforcing Santaand his helpersto push thesleigh.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett

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The Mountain Post hosted anarray of holiday events in December,offering Families a variety of opportunities to celebrate the festiveseason with loved ones.

The Christmas spirit emerged through the month during events from toy giveaways to a social honoring themany volunteers who lent a helping hand over the past year.

The Fort Carson command and staff honored hundreds of these do-gooders during the holidaysocial Dec. 15 at the ElkhornConference Center.

“You represent the spirit of giving and that is evident in the hearts of3,460 Fort Carson volunteers … who so freely donate their skills, compassion and talent with no expectation of reward or recognition,”said Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th InfantryDivision and Fort Carson.

Volunteers are used in every facet of the day-to-day operations on post, from unit volunteers to the school system and more, he said.

“We are a better communitybecause of your extraordinary efforts; you have donated over 147,532 volunteer hours and you have contributed to a savings of $2.5 million to our community,” said Anderson.

In addition to the volunteer socialthe holiday season brought out manymore opportunities for celebration and sharing on the Mountain Post.

Hundreds of freshly cut Christmastrees were delivered Dec. 7 and givento Soldiers and their Families free of charge.

Trees for Troops is a programfounded by the Christmas SPIRITFoundation in 2005. The program, inconjunction with Federal Express, has delivered nearly 84,000 trees tomilitary Families at more than 60installations across the nation and

overseas, said Amy Mills, ChristmasSPIRIT Foundation assistant director.

Members of the Colorado SpringsVeterans Motorcycle Club gathered at the Special Events Center Dec. 9 to deliver toys to military Families inneed. During their second annualfundraiser for Fort Carson, the localnonprofit organization raised morethan $1,600 in donations to pay for the holiday gifts.

Balfour Beatty Communities heldits annual Santa Village Parade Dec. 13with Santa riding through the housingvillages on an antique fire truck.

More than 1,000 Family members attended the Balfour Beatty Communities and OperationHomefront 6th annual Toy GiveawayDec. 20. Volunteers collected 60,000 toys to give away to childrenliving in family housing.

Each child received a large toyand two large shopping bags to fillwith stuffed animals, coloring books,dolls and other goodies donated bylocal businesses. Children also had theopportunity to visit Santa Claus toconfirm last-minute gift requests.

“I want a blue monster truck,” said Joseph Yankosky, 4. “My dad has an electronic truck and we’regoing to race them.”

Many of these events could nothave been possible without the help of hundreds of volunteers.

“You give so much to this installation,” said Col. Robert F.McLaughlin, garrison commander, at the Dec. 15 volunteer social. “Given the magnitude of programs we have to put out for our Soldiers and Families, we could not do it without volunteers. You touch the lives of Soldiers and Families everyday with what you do.”

The Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreationhelped Families ring in the New Year with activities at the ElkhornConference Center and the Thunder Alley Bowling Center.

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Spc. Samuel R. Spotts, CompanyC, 1st Battalion, 12th InfantryRegiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, was convicted,in accordance with his pleas, of onecount of desertion with intent to avoid hazardous duty, during a specialcourt-martial Dec. 15. Spotts desertedhis unit, Company A, 2nd Bn., 72ndArmor Reg., in November 2004 while it was deployed in support ofOperation Iraqi Freedom. He remainedabsent in desertion until March 2011.Spotts was sentenced to reduction toprivate, four months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher E.Welch, Rear Detachment, 2nd SpecialTroops Bn., 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.,was convicted, contrary to his pleas, of violation of one specification of a lawful order during a general court-martial Dec. 13-14. After receiving a lawful no contact order, Welch violated the order by contacting thespouse of another Soldier. As a result,Welch was sentenced to reduction to the grade of specialist.

Spc. James Gennette, Battery B, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., 4th BCT,4th Inf. Div., was convicted by an officer panel, contrary to his pleas, of violation of one specification of alawful regulation and two specificationsof assault consummated by battery

during a general court-martial Dec. 8-9. At a house party, Gennettechoked a member of his unit and thenstruck that Soldier in the head with his knee. Gennette then wrongfullyloaded a firearm and chambered around in on-post quarters. He was sentenced to reduction to the grade ofprivate and a bad conduct discharge.

Sgt. 1st Class ManuelOlmotorres, 43rd STB, 43rdSustainment Brigade, was convictedby a panel of officer and enlistedmembers, contrary to his pleas, of wrongful possession of childpornography during a general court-martial Dec. 6-7. He was sentenced to reduction to private, three years confinement and a badconduct discharge.

Spc. Philip Hamilton, 3rdSquadron, 61st Cavalry Reg., 4thBCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted, in accordance with his pleas, of wrongful distribution of LSD on various occasions, and wrongful useof LSD, Ecstasy and marijuana on several occasions during a generalcourt-martial Dec. 5. He was sentenced to reduction to private, 21 months confinement and a badconduct discharge.

Sgt. Anthony M. Sawyers, RearDetachment, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.,2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted,

in accordance withhis pleas, of carnalknowledge, rape,aggravated sexual contact, abusivesexual contact, indecent liberty with a child, aggravated sexual assault,sodomy, indecent acts with a child,failure to obey a lawful order and possession of child pornography during a general court-martial Nov. 29.As a result, Sawyers was sentenced toreduction to private, confinement for35 years and a dishonorable discharge.

Pfc. Christopher Gorman wasconvicted, consistent with his pleas, ofone count of desertion with intent toavoid hazardous duty, during a specialcourt-martial Nov. 28. Gorman desertedhis unit, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., 2ndBCT, 4th Inf. Div., in July of 2006 whileit was deployed in support of OperationIraqi Freedom. Gorman deserted his unit by failing to return from rest andrecuperation leave. He remained absentin desertion until August 2011, when he was arrested by civilian authorities.Gorman was sentenced to reduction to private, six months confinement and a bad conduct discharge.

Pfc. Phillip Bartie, 2nd BCT, wasconvicted, consistent with his pleas, ofrobbery during a general court-martialOct. 27. Bartie, who stole more than$600 from an Army and Air ForceExchange Service Shoppette on Fort

Carson, was sentenced to reduction to private, confinement for three years and a dishonorable discharge.

Spc. Jeremiah Reed, 1st Bn.,67th Armor Reg., 2nd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., was convicted, consistent withhis pleas, of AWOL terminated by apprehension during a specialcourt-martial Oct. 4. Reed fled anearly court-martial after arraignment.He was sentenced to reduction to private, confinement for six monthsand a bad conduct discharge.

Pfc. Darrik Harlow, RearDetachment, 1st Bn., 67th ArmorReg., 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted, consistent with his pleas, of desertion with intent to avoid hazardous duty and wrongful use of marijuana, during a special court-martial Sept. 29. Harlow wassentenced to reduction to private, confinement for eight months and a bad conduct discharge.

1st Lt. Kevin Corley,Headquarters and Headquarters, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., 4th BCT, 4thInf. Div., was convicted, contrary tohis pleas, of conduct unbecoming anofficer during a general court-martialSept. 10. Corley had an inappropriaterelationship with the spouse of adeployed enlisted Soldier. As a result,he was sentenced to dismissal fromthe service.

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When Kareem Brathwaite, Fort Carson intramural sports director, thought about puttingtogether the post officials association, he wanted to get more females involved in officiating sports.

Brathwaite didn’t think women had to be a part of the association to make it a success, but hethought they could add a dimension to the programthat would be beneficial to both the athletes and the female officials.

In the year since the association was formed, thefemale officials that have been on the court or on

the field and those who work behind the scenes on the sidelines and at the scorers’ tables have given merit to Brathwaite’s assessment that femaleofficials would enhance the program.

Willie Chatman, president of the officials association, said the females who have been part of his association have been invaluable to helping

the post have the best possible association.He said the women are just like any other pioneers because they had to prove that they had the ability and the knowledgeto be quality officials and they have proven just that.

“If you remember when the first femaleofficials came into the NBA, CharlesBarkley, among others, really gave them ahard time. Those ladies had to prove thatthey could officiate a man’s sport beforethey would be given the respect that theynow have,” Chatman said. “Men sometimesthink women don’t know the game as well as they do, and that simply isn’t true. Theone good thing about the ladies in our association is the player sees that they know the game and that is why they are getting the kind of respect they do.”

Linda Russell has been around sports for years as both a player and an official. In addition to knowing the rules, Russellfeels there’s one other thing that helpsfemale officials see the game a little differently than males.

“I think women officials have a little morepatience when we are calling games than maleofficials do,” she said. “Women are not eagerto make a call so they can pump their chestout and say ‘I made a call.’ I think it’s that way because women tend to respect the gamea little more than men do and appreciate thefundamentals of the game more than the athleticism of the game,” Russell said.

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Official Robyn Bostick, left, talks to Brittany Winn, center, and Gloria Balas at the scorer’s table during a break in actionat a recent intramural basketball game at Waller Physical Fitness Center.

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There will be an exciting event for bowlers coming to the post bowlinglanes in February.

The 28th Military MastersTournament will be held at the ThunderAlley Bowling Center Feb. 11-12. The tournament is open to eligible military United States Bowling Congress members.

Qualifying rounds will take placeFeb. 11 featuring six games on 12 lanesat 9 a.m. and six games on 12 lanes at 1 p.m., according to bowling officials.The top 16 bowlers will then compete inmatch play Feb. 12 beginning at 9 a.m.

The entry fee is $100; deadline is Feb. 11 at 8:30 a.m. Contact the bowling center staff at 526-5542 formore information.

The U.S. Army wrestling team represented the service well at the U.S. Open national wrestling championships Dec. 16-17 inArlington, Texas.

Dremiel Byers, Iris Smith, JustinLester and Spenser Mango each wontheir weight classes in the men’s Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle,

respectively, wrestling competition, givingthe Army four U.S. Open champions.

In addition to the four individualawards, the Army was also the Division I men’s Greco Roman team champion.Lester was also named the outstandingGreco-Roman wrestler at the tournamentafter he defeated fellow Army wrestlerAaron Sieracki to win the 163-poundweight class championship.

This was the 10th time Byers haswon the U.S. Open championship. Thevictory means Byers will now compete in the best-of-three finals at the U.S.Olympic team trials held in Iowa City,Iowa in April.

In addition to the four U.S. Openchampions, the Army will be representedat the U.S. Olympic team trials byJermaine Hodge, Jeremiah Davis, Marco Lara, Glenn Garrison, TimothyBleu, Nathan Engel, Jon Anderson andVanessa Oswalt.

The Directorate of Family andMorale, Welfare and Recreation Sportsand Fitness Division has announced its monthly drawing winners.

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10-time championDremiel Byers, right, shown wresting World Class Athlete Program teammate Timothy Taylor, won his10th U.S. Open championship 16-17 in Arlington, Texas. Byers earned a spot in the best-of-three finalsat the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling in Iowa City, Iowa, April 21-22.

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The Fountain-FortCarson High School girls’and boys’ basketball teamsbegan season play.

The Trojan girls will beroad warriors this month as

they have only two homegames in January. The LadyTrojans host Pine CreekHigh School Jan. 13 at 6p.m. and Rampart HighSchool Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. TheLady Trojans are on the roadfor a game in Denver tomeet Thomas Jefferson HighSchool Tuesday at 7 p.m.

The Lady Trojans thentravel to Palmer High SchoolJan. 17 at 5:30 p.m.; LibertyHigh School Jan. 24 at 5:30p.m.; Aurora Central HighSchool in Denver Jan. 26 andDoherty High School Jan. 27.All games, unless otherwisestated, start at 7 p.m.

The Trojan boys travel to Denver Friday to meet defending 5A statechampion Regis Jesuit at 7 p.m. The Trojans thentravel to Mitchell HighSchool Tuesday to meet the Marauders at 7 p.m. Theteam’s first home contest is Jan. 13 when it hosts Pine Creek High School at 7:30 p.m.

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Visitors can learn about theFocus on the Family’s mission in the area behind the WelcomeCenter’s entrance desk, or visit the7,000-square-foot book store at the east end of the building. Thestore has a wide selection of booksabout family life, marriage, parentingand Christian living. The book store also sells a variety of DVDsand CDs of family movies and“Adventures in Odyssey” series, as well as “Veggie Tales” and “The Chronicles of Narnia.”

A special section has children’sbooks, videos and gifts, and “Veggie Tales” episodes running on a nearby screen.

But the playground in the downstairs area is the real treasure.Children and their parents can take thestairway or the elevator downstairs tothe indoor playground and Whit’s EndSoda Shoppe. Whit — Mr. Whittaker— is a character from the “Adventuresin Odyssey” series, the proprietor of an old fashioned soda shop/icecream parlor, where families can purchase lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30p.m., choosing from a child-friendlymenu. After 1:30 p.m., only snacksare sold, which includes ice creamdrinks, ice cream bars and cookies.

On Saturday, Whit’s End SodaShoppe is open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. for lunch or snack items

In the large cave-like area nextto the soda shop is a B-17 airplanereplica, which served as a clubhousefor the teenaged cast in the “LastChance Detectives” series. There’salso a climbing gym for children 4 and under, the exit for the three-story slide, A-Bend-A-Go, and the video cave that always has a video playing. Interactive computers are mounted in the wall.

Older children and teens canpick up a list of items to locate in ascavenger hunt, or climb three floorsof stairs to reach the corkscrew slide for an exciting trip through thetwists and turns. There is a heightminimum and maximum for ridersof the A-Bend-A-Go slide. Childrenmust be 43.5 inches tall to ride —the maximum height is 5 feet 9 inches tall. There are health cautionsfor riders. The A-Bend-A-Go slide

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The B-17 replica serves as the clubhouse for the cast of “The Last Chance Detectives” film series.Children and adults explore the plane.

Camp What-A-Nut is popular with the younger visitors. The Toddler Room is on the bottom floor, in the Discovery Emporiumarea of the Focus on the Family Welcome Center.

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is closed from noon to 1 p.m. and closesfor the day at 3:30 p.m.

After exploring the cave, families can take the secret passageway to theDiscovery Emporium, where there’s a puppet theater, theatrical stage, costumeroom, KYDS radio station, a reading areawith an assortment of books and a toy train that circles the room.

There are cutouts of the characters from“Adventures in Odyssey.” Go through thedoor by the radio station for more adventures— the toddler playroom is called CampWhat-A-Nut, and is very popular with children 4 and under. The Narnia AdventureRoom is entered through a large wardrobe.

There are two birthday party rooms —a firehouse and J.J.’s Antiques. Birthdayparties can be scheduled for no charge inone of the party rooms. Birthday parties are very popular, so make arrangements farin advance by calling 531-3400.

Focus on the Family, a Christian ministry,moved from California to Colorado Springsin 1991.The organization has radio programs as well as books, magazines and

videos focusing on family life and values. People who want to visit the adminis-

tration building may arrange for a tour at the Welcome Center, call 531-3400 tomake arrangements. Tours are availableMondays-Fridays, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Welcome Center opened about threeyears after Focus on the Family moved to its new campus.

Located near the campus entrance onExplorer Drive, just off Briargate Parkway,the Welcome Center has had more almostfour million visitors since it opened.Welcome Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

The Focus on the Family campus is just off Briargate Parkway, at 8685Explorer Drive. It is reached fromInterstate 25 going north. Take exit 151 and follow the signs.

For more information about Focus on the Family, go online tohttp://www.focusonthefamily.com.

There is plenty of parking in lots near the Welcome Center.

The three-storycorkscrew slide,

known as the A-Bend-A-Go, is

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adults alike.

The WelcomeCenter atFocus on theFamily alsocontains abook storeand gift shop.

Children present impromptu puppet shows for an audience of parents, siblingsand friends in the Discovery Emporium in the Focus on the Family Welcome Center.


Fruitcake Toss Festival — Manitou Springs citizenshave found a way to get rid of unwanted, inediblefruitcakes — toss them. In its annual event Jan. 14, with registration beginning at 9 a.m., participants can toss fruitcakes by hand, using acatapult, fruitcake gun or other inventive means.Participants are asked to bring nonperishable food donations. The event is at Manitou SpringsHigh School track field, 401 El Monte Place. Call 685-5089 for information.

Pikes Peak Center — Upcoming events at the theater at 190 S. Cascade Ave. are:

• Stomp is in the theater Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

• The Von Trapp children — sing alongwith the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Jan. 14in the Pikes Peak Center. The children are thegreat grandchildren of Captain Georg von Trapp,featured in the movie “The Sound of Music.”

• “Beethoven and Bernstein” presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic is at 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and at 2:30 p.m. Jan 29.

• The Colorado Springs Philharmonicpresents three Rocky Mountain tenors singingBroadway and favorite songs Jan. 31, at the Pikes Peak Center. Call 575-9632 or visithttp://www.csphilharmonic.org.

• “Disney Live! Phineas and Ferbis”is in the theater Feb. 5 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

• “My Fair Lady” is in the Pikes PeakCenter Feb. 8 and 9, at 7:30 each night.

• Randy Travis is in concert in the theater Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

• “Reformation,” presented by theColorado Springs Philharmonic, is at8 p.m. Feb. 18 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

• “The Planets” is presented by the ColoradoSprings Philharmonic at 8 p.m. March 10.

• Chris Isaak is in the Pikes Peak CenterMarch 12 at 7:30 p.m.

• “Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles” is March 31, at 7:30 p.m.

• “Stuart Little,” an ImaginationCelebration production, is in the Pikes PeakCenter April 23. Lobby activities are at 6 p.m.,the show starts at 7 p.m.

For tickets, to any of these events, call 530-SHOW or visit the box office at 190 S. Cascade Ave.

Four Continents figure skating championshipswill be in the World Arena Feb. 7-12. Feb. 7-8will be official practice sessions, followed by the Men’s Short Program Feb. 9; the Ladies Short Program and the Men’s Free Skate Feb. 10; the Pairs Short Program, Short Danceand Ladies Free Skate Feb. 11; and the Pairs Free Skate and Free Dance, concluding with the Skating Spectacular Feb. 12. Tickets are onsale at http://www.2012fourcontinents.com.

Other events in the World Arena: • Cirque du Soleil — Dralion performs

shows Feb. 22-26.• “The Thorn” is in the World Arena

March 30-31.The World Arena Box Office is at

http://www.worldarena-tickets.org.

Manitou Springs holds its Mumbo JumboGumbo cookoff Feb. 18, in downtown ManitouSprings — another of the town’s unusual, funfests. There’s also a Carnivale parade that day.Would-be competitors should inquire about entering the cookoff by calling 685-5089.

Dinosaur Resource Center — invites teachers to

Teacher Appreciation Weekend Feb. 3-5. Therewill be free admission and a tour of the museumfor teachers with proof of teaching status. TheRocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is at 201 Fairview St., in Woodland Park.

The Chinese New Year — will be celebrated in theCity Auditorium in downtown Colorado SpringsJan. 31. Celebrate the Year of the Dragon withentertainment, food and dancing. For information,call 287-7624 or visit http://www.cscci.org.

Denver National Western Stock Show— runs Jan. 7-22, in the coliseum at 4655 Humboldt St., off Interstate 70 east in Denver. There’ll be professional bull riding, Wild West shows,horse shows, sheep shearing and rodeos. Call 303-297-1166 for information or visithttp://www.nationalwestern.com.

Denver Art Museum — has a free day Saturday at100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway in downtown Denver.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit http://www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000.

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys — is free 1-4 p.m. at 1880 Gaylord St. in downtown Denver. Visit http://www.dmndt.orgor call 303-332-1053.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science — has afree day for Colorado residents. The museum is in City Park, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Take theColorado Blvd. exit of Interstate 25 north. Thereis an IMAX theater with several films and showings available. Call 800-370-6000 or visithttp://www.dmns.org. There’s free parking.

Denver Zoo —has a free day Friday, from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. The zoo is in City Park, at 2300 Steele St. Visit http://denverzoo.org or call 303-376-4800. There’s free parking in the garage.

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SUMMARYGICS is dedicated to helping people reach their highest level of personal and economic independence. With over 1,000 employees and over 20 diverse programs, GICS is a service oriented organization focused on maximizing individual abilities. As the original social enterprise in our community, Goodwill is nancially sound with a variety of funding sources including eight retail centers.

POSITION OVERVIEWThe Vice President of Partnerships will be responsible for building external relationships to secure long-term strategic partnerships in order to grow GICS and expand its programs and markets. Together with the CEO, the Vice President will research, target, recruit and drive successful strategic partnerships. In addition the Vice President will assist the Executive Team members in projects related to partnerships and business development in their respective areas. It will be critical for the individual to establish credibility and solid relationships with individuals at all levels inside & outside of the organization including the Goodwill Leadership Team.

SPECIFICALLY, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PARTNERSHIPS WILL:• Work with the CEO to develop a strategic plan for business and agency partnerships. • Together with the CEO and selected members of the Executive Team, create a strategy and business plan for co-branding opportunities and begin marketing those opportunities. Responsible for P & L for co-branding, cause related marketing and social branding partnerships.• Work with CEO and Executive Team to formulate and implement a focused strategic partnership strategy including building bridges and relationships to the most bene cial outcome.• Assist in the strategy formulation and execution of a private pay marketing initiative. • Assist in the development of estate sales and other potential business lines. • Generate original ideas and initiatives that capitalize on prospective partner strengths, to drive additional bene t to Goodwill and to our partners.• In appropriate venues, particularly in outlying territories (Pueblo, Grand Junction) serve as alternate for the CEO in strengthening relationships after initial contact with CEO.• Balance a role as organizational resource with the drive to lead the engagement of various leaders to pursue opportunities/relationships through to successful conclusions. • Seek to strengthen the Goodwill brand and visibility in Southern and Western Colorado. • Work in partnership with the CEO and VP of Communications to develop a plan to reinforce the brand and educate the community to the full-range of Goodwill’s services by leveraging the new Goodwill campus.• Manage a portfolio of high level relationships, including direct and frequent communication with representa-tives, visits and engagement of partners and potential partners within a wide range of program partnerships and opportunities.

DESIRED MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• This position requires an energetic, forward thinking, professional who excels in dealing with complex organizational issues. The position also requires the ability to motivate and inspire others, exceptional com-munication skills, an interest in and empathy for people with disabilities and disadvantages. • A Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Planning, Communications, Marketing or applicable Business Degree. Graduate level degree would be a plus. In certain cases, substantial experience may be accepted in lieu of educational degrees. • A professional track record of ten or more years leading high-level strategic initiatives, marketing, planning or communications is required. • Must be capable of building and sustaining long-term relationships.• Experience in or with non-pro t and foundation cultures, social service providers and government agencies within those communities. Strong established relationships with in uencers within the human services indus-try/markets highly desired.• Must have excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to in uence others, strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and nancial acumen. • The ability to conceive and/or evaluate an idea with creativity and courage when facing logistical and orga-nizational challenges.• Proven ability to negotiate to solidify partnership opportunities for mutually bene cial long term relation-ships.• Driven, energetic, self-motivated individual with the determination to achieve Goodwill’s objectives and goals. • Skilled prioritization and multi-tasking, working ef ciently and evaluating a wide variety of considerations as part of a full cultivation cycle of prospects.• Possess the ability to function autonomously as well as part of a strong leadership team.• Networking skills to plug into industry, government and the non-pro t sector. • Established network of contacts in Southern Colorado, the Western Slope and the Front Range. • Knowledge of the Spanish language desired, but not required. • Passion, unquestioned integrity, positive ethics and values re ective of Goodwill. • Basic computer knowledge, including “hands on” experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required.• An understanding of social networks, to effectively utilize multiple media avenues for outreach and follow up desirable.

Please apply, please visit our website: www.goodwill-colosprings.org

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