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Col. Edward M. Daly,right, commander,43rd SustainmentBrigade, and CommandSgt. Maj. Randy S.Varner, uncase thebrigade colors during a transfer of authorityceremony at KandaharAirfield, Afghanistan,March 22. The 43rd SB relieved the 82ndSustainment Brigade,82nd Airborne Division,to assume the missionto provide logisticalsupport to joint andcoalition forces insouthern Afghanistan.

Story and photo by L.A. ShivelyArmy News Service

SAN ANTONIO — Chief of Staffof the Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr.asked the crowd of about 2,000 howthey were doing and after a hearty

“Hooah” response, he proceeded to tellthem how they were doing.

Casey iterated statistics and time-lines for the present while laying out afuture for Soldiers of the 21st century,unveiling the Installation ManagementCommand’s campaign plan during the

Association of the United StatesArmy’s 2010 Army InstallationsSymposium & Exposition March 29.

“What you do is so important to thelong-term health of this force,” Caseysaid, adding he wanted to personallydeliver the operational context of the

plan and stressed leadership focus onchange as the Army moves forward.

He said objectives set in 2007 torebalance a force stretched from currentdemands by 2011 were already, or

Casey rolls out 21st century plan

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Story and photo by Sgt. Ian Terry43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — TheSoldiers of the 43rd Sustainment Brigade assumedthe mission to provide logistical support and tacticalsustainment to warfighters in southern Afghanistanduring a transfer of authority ceremony at KandaharAirfield, March 22.

The 43rd SB relieved the 82nd SustainmentBrigade, 82nd Airborne Division, to supervise 25subordinate units responsible for coordinating

logistical support to Afghanistan Regional CommandSouth and Regional Command West.

“The arrival of the 43rd SB marks a historicmoment in Operation Enduring Freedom,” said Brig.Gen. Reynold Hoover, commanding general of theJoint Sustainment Command-Afghanistan.

Hoover said this is the first time two sustainmentbrigades are operating simultaneously throughoutAfghanistan.

Col. Ken Barnett, 1st Theater SustainmentCommand liaison to 43rd SB’s higher headquarters,135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, said this

tandem operation greatly enhances the functionalability in the entire area of operations.

The 135th ESC hails from the Alabama NationalGuard and is the operational controller of both 43rdSB and 82nd SB, as well as the 419th and 401st FieldSupport brigades. Together, the four brigades and the135th constitute the JSC-A.

The 43rd SB’s area of responsibility spans 10Afghanistan provinces and encompasses a landmass larger than Colorado, supporting brigades

Rough Riders receive battle space

See Rough Riders on page 4

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Community sees rise of intoxicant ‘Spice’Commentary by Capt. Samuel Preston4th Infantry Division psychiatrist

Fort Carson law enforcement and medical professionalsare seeing the increase of a new designer drug called“Spice” in the Fort Carson community.

Labeled and sold by manufacturers as a herbal incense, Spice is currently legal in the United States, but its possession or use by Soldiers is strictly prohibited.

Several varieties and flavors of Spice are sold on theInternet, in tobacco shops and other specialty shops. The drug has been sold in Europe since 2002, but severalcountries made Spice illegal. Other countries, such asFinland, made it legal for medicinal purposes only.

The drug is usually a collection of medicinal herbs with various synthetic compounds that provideintoxication similar to marijuana; however, its potencycan be 50-100 times that of the Tetrahydrocannabinolfound in marijuana. This drug can cause auditory andvisual hallucinations, paranoia, sleeplessness, time distortions and bloodshot eyes, as well as light sensitivityand impaired coordination.

Symptoms first occur within 10 minutes and can last 12hours. Some reports indicate adverse effects on circulationand the heart as well as the nervous system. Intenseheadaches and dry mouth are common morning aftereffects, and the drug is potentially addictive.

Soldiers cannot perform their duties while using this drug because it impairs judgment and a result of this behavior may be the user’s or a fellow Soldier’s accidental death.

U.S. Army Regulation 600-85 prohibits the use orpossession of Spice, so any Soldier found with the drug isin direct violation of Article 92 (Failure to Obey an Orderor Regulation) under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

The U.S. Navy punishes its Sailors who use the drugunder the UCMJ and blacklists businesses that sell it.

Senior leadership, medical and police authorities at Fort Carson are preparing to follow the Navy’s lead regarding the use of this prohibited and dangerous drug.

Soldiers should not patronize businesses that sell the drug. Everyone must consider its side effects and the possible physical and psychological consequences ofuse, as well as the impact it will have on Soldiers’ careers.

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nearly met this year and included supporting strategicobjectives in Iraq and Afghanistan; sustainingSoldiers, Families and the civilian workforce;establishing an integrated management system forArmy business operations; implementing leadershipdevelopment; and continuing to transform the Armyfor an uncertain future.

A first priority for Army rebalancing wasgrowth, said Casey. Originally slated for an increaseof 74,000 Soldiers by 2012, with 65,000 on activeduty and the rest in the Reserve and Guard, theobjective was met in 2009.

“We’re three years ahead of time and it wasn’t amoment too soon with the plus up in Afghanistan,”Casey said.

Readjusting dwell time — the amount of timeSolders spend at home between deployments — wassignificant for Casey.

“It’s clear to me the most important thing we cando in the Army to restore balance is increase the timeSoldiers are at home; not just so they can spend timewith their Families — that’s important — but so theycan recover themselves.”

Casey cited a scientific study completed last yearthat concluded Soldier recovery between deploymentstakes two-three years for a one-year deployment. Hesaid 70 percent of the active force will have a two-yeardwell time and 80 percent of Reserve and Guard willhave a four-year dwell by 2011. The remaining forcewill be included in the schedule by 2012.

“When you see a unit that’s had 18 months at

home, it’s light years different than 12 months athome. You can already see the impact,” Casey said.

Planned since 2004, all 300 Army brigades wereset to convert to modular organizations as part ofrebalancing. Casey said 90 percent are completed; therest will convert by the end of the year.

“Taken together, modular reorganization andrebalancing is the largest organizational change of theArmy since World War II,” he said, “and we’ve doneit while we’ve deployed 150,000 Soldiers over andback to Iraq and Afghanistan every year. That’s a lotof moving parts.”

Casey discussed the process of moving 160,000Soldiers with skills necessary in Cold War, to skillswhich are more relevant today.

He said the Army has already stood down 200tank companies, artillery batteries and stood upcorresponding numbers of civil affairs, psychologicaloperations, special forces and military police units.

“We’re about two-thirds of the way through thatand will be done by the end of the year.”

Casey was positive on Base Realignment andClosure, saying that although 380,000 Soldiers,civilians and Families will be on the move in thenext two years, the effort will result in better-qualityfacilities and an exponential jump in opportunity.

He announced a new rotational model thatbrought several gasps from members of the audience.Casey said rotational schedules originally drawn up in2005 were not implemented as a result of demand. Butwith drawdown in Iraq, he said he is seeing a way aheadand will publish deployment schedules for the nextthree years in the next 60 days.

Casey also asserted that the Army has fiscal

challenges to confront as a result of eight and halfyears of war, but said he can see meeting objectivesas set out for this year.

“The money is in the (20)11 budget and it’s amatter of executing now; we’ll be in a much betterplace at the end this fiscal year than four years ago.”

Consolidate, assess and refine — those are thethree things that he sees going on over the course ofthe rest of this year as the Army builds the 2017program, Casey said.

“We need to refine this great Army and I sayrefine rather than adapt. We’re in pretty good shapebut there are still things we could do differently.”

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comprised of joint and coalition forces.An operation of this magnitude may

seem overwhelming, but 43rd SBcommander, Col. Edward M. Daly, saidhe welcomes the challenge.

“There is absolutely no doubt in mymind that our Soldiers are absolutely,unequivocally trained and ready to executethis mission of tactical sustainmentsupport,” said Daly.

Lt. Col. Craig L. Simonsgaard, com-mander, Special Troops Battalion, 43rdSB, defined logistical support as thelifeblood of operational success, fromthe theater level to the individual Soldier.

“The logisticians are like the line-men on a football field,” saidSimonsgaard. “They never make thecover of the Wheaties box, but withoutthe effort and hard work of your line-men, your team is never going to make itto the Super Bowl.”

Simonsgaard further stressed the

importance of logisticians by saying everypiece of mail, every gallon of fuel andevery mechanic’s tool is received, allocatedand delivered through their hands.

The 43rd SB command groupthanked the 82nd SB for setting the stagefor the “Rough Riders” success andthanked the 135th ESC for providing theguidance and resources to help thebrigade become fully operational in lessthan 14 days after arrival in Afghanistan.

Daly expressed the brigade’s gratitudeto all involved in preparing the 43rd SBfor deployment.

Daly said the Fort Carson community,the people of Colorado Springs, andSoldiers’ friends and Families allover the world had a hand in thebrigade’s preparation.

“Our brigade would not be opera-tional on the ground had it not been forsuch tremendous support from FortCarson and the 4th Infantry Division,”said Daly. “I cannot thank them enoughfor their great contributions to theRough Rider Brigade.”

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1) Consider Xeriscape. Grass is thirsty and expen-sive, and xeric areas look attractive and takeless work. To find out how, visit http://www.csu.org/environment/xeriscape/index.html.

2) Attend city planning meetings and become an advocate of smart growth. Visithttp://www.smartgrowth.org to learn more.

3) Plant trees — they provide shade for cooling in the summer and are a beautiful addition tohome landscaping.

4) Consider your consumption of materials — can you downsize your life?

Sustainability Tip


Chief of armor knights‘Warhorse’ SoldiersStory and photo by Spc. April York2nd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

Maj. Gen. James M. Milano, commandinggeneral of the U.S. Army Armor Center andFort Knox, Ky., presented the Order of St.George to six Soldiers of the 1st Squadron,10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, during aknighting ceremony March 22.

During the ceremony held at thesquadron’s Regimental Room, Milano knightedthe distinguished Soldiers with a saber andpresented medallions to the newly inductedrecipients of the Order of St. George.

Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Gangwer, TroopA, received the Bronze Medallion from theChief of Armor recognizing him for beingamong the very best of armored cavalrymen.

Milano presented Black Medallions toCapt. Keith Gilbert, commander of Troop B;Capt. Andrew Williams, assistant operationsofficer for Headquarters and HeadquartersTroop; Staff Sgt. Julio Torrez, section sergeantfor Troop C; and Staff Sgt. David Selby, also asection sergeant for Troop C.

Master Sgt. Michael Kelley, former first

sergeant of HHT, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.,2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., received the SilverMedallion for distinguished service as acavalry scout.

The tankers and armored cavalrymenwere recognized for demonstrating success asa platoon leader or in a leadership position.

The Soldiers received the prestigiousaward for “their long and honorable serviceto the armor and cavalry,” said Capt. ToddGross, human resources officer for 1stSqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.

According to the Armor Association Website, http://www.usarmor-assn.org, the awardsprogram was created to honor the very bestof America’s tankers and troopers.

The Bronze Medallion for the Order of St.George is awarded to the very best of tankersor armored cavalrymen; the Silver Medallionis awarded to a Soldier after completion oflong and distinguished service to armor orarmored cavalry, and the Black Medallion isawarded to well-deserving armor lieutenantsand junior enlisted tankers and cavalrymen.

“The Medal of St. George epitomizes whatevery cavalryman should strive for. It displays

Maj. General James M. Milano, commanding general of the U.S. ArmyArmor Center and Fort Knox, Ky., knights Capt. Andrew P. Williams, 1st.Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, into the Order of St. George during a knighting ceremony at thesquadron’s Regiment Room March 22.

See Knights on page 8


SOS center already helping survivorsStory and photo by Geoffrey RoperMountaineer staff

The Survivor Outreach Servicescenter, a building dedicated solely tohelping survivors of deceased service-members, is already working withthose survivors, even though the centerdoes not expect to be fully functionaluntil mid-June.

Fort Carson announced plans inFebruary to renovate and convertbuilding 6215, located on MekongStreet, into the SOS center. Thoughnot yet fully staffed, the center isalready working to help survivorswith any needs they might have,including support group sessions andfinancial counseling.

“We’re (still) developing theprogram; we’re working on an eventscalendar for survivors. We’re tryingto find a way to get them in here totake (advantage) of our services,”said Angela Gunn, interim SOSprogram manager.

“Eventually we’ll be getting anoutreach coordinator, we’ll be getting areceptionist and a support coordinator,and then we’ll be looking to have moresupport groups for survivors,” she said.

The SOS program is in place onFort Carson as a way for the Army to

remain connected to survivors, andmake sure they always have a placethey can go to for support.

Its intent is to preserve a connectionbetween survivors and the Army Family.

As stated in the SOS handout, thegoal is to create a caring, committedand compassionate survivor-orientedteam that is wholly dedicated tosurvivors. Also, they want to provideconsistent and valuable services, supplytimely and useful information to assist

in reducing stress, and ensure survivorsknow all their entitlements.

“(The Army) wanted someone inplace, or somewhere (survivors)could go on post that was specificallyfor Families of the fallen, wherethey can still maintain that connectionto the Army. So the SOS was putin place to be the long-term portionof that,” said Eric Jackson, SOSf inancial counselor.

Jackson also said an important

goal is to reach out to past survivorsthat were around before the SOS wasin place, since he said many of themend up disconnected from the Armyand have no idea programs are outthere to help them. Jackson saidanother goal is to create programs forsurvivors that currently do not exist,such as programs that target thechildren of survivors, connections to

The newly renovated Survivor Outreach Services building, already helping survivors, should be fully operation by June 15.

See SOS on page 8

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Miscellaneous

Central Issue Facility closure — The CIF will beclosed Monday-April 16 for its annual 100-percentinventory. The facility reopens April 19.Emergencies will be handled on a case-by-casebasis. For more information contact Stacey Sly,CIF manager, at 526-6477.Learning center reopens — The Army LearningCenter reopened its doors Monday. Open Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,the center features 50 computers and academic andtechnical support personnel who provide assistance.The learning center is used for the GeneralTechnical Preparation classes — for Soldiers whowant to improve their GT scores of at least 99 —conducted Mondays-Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noonand 1-4 p.m. and for walk-in use. The center islocated in the education center, building 1117, onthe corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. Formore information call 526-2124. Basic Skills Education Program — The educationcenter offers the BSEP Mondays-Thursdays from 9a.m.-noon for Soldiers with a general technicalscore below 100 who are interested in improvingtheir vocabulary, paragraph comprehension andarithmetic reasoning skills. After completion, manySoldiers attend the GT Preparation Class and thenretake their Armed Forces Classification Test toraise their GT score. Classes begin every Monday atthe education Center, building 1117, on the cornerof Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. Call 526-2124for more information.Property Accountability Recovery Team — canaccept excess items to reduce the burden on unitsupply personnel. Unit turn-ins require a Departmentof Defense Activity Address Code for processing.Certain restrictions apply by class of supply. ContactBarrett Skaggs at 526-0678/2713 to set up anappointment to see how PART can assist. PART alsostocks new and used serviceable items that are freeissue to whoever needs them; check stock frequentlyas the inventory changes. If PART doesn’t have adesired item, contact Steve Lynch at [email protected] who can check availability at otherinstallations. Located in the east end of building 8030near the loading dock, the PART office is openMondays-Fridays from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. No personalvehicles are allowed in the motor pool area.Maximum leave carry-over extended — TheNational Defense Authorization Act 2010 extends themaximum leave carry-over (except for special leaveaccrual and members in a missing status) to 75 daysthrough Sept. 30, 2013. NDAA 2008 extended theleave carry-over from 60-75 days from Oct. 1, 2008-Dec. 31. The NDAA 2010 also extends to Sept. 30,2013 the longer retention period for the 120 days ofleave as special leave accrual for members who serveon active duty for a continuous period of at least 120days in an area where they are entitled to hostilefire or imminent danger pay, are assigned to adeployable ship or mobile unit or other duty designated under uniform regulations, or qualifyingduty designated by the secretary of defense. Officer Candidate School packets — must be turnedinto building 1218, room 158, by June 7 to be considered by the local board. Packets will be consolidated and those meeting all eligibilityrequirements will be scheduled for the local OCS boardheld June 16. Approved packets will be forwardedto U.S. Army Human Resources Command forapproval. For more information call Thomas Grady,chief of Personnel Actions Section, at 526-3953/3947. U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — PikesPeak Silver Chapter meets at noon May 13 at theRaider Dining Facility, building 2330. All warrantofficers — active, retired and former — are invited toattend. For more information visit the chapter Website at http://www.pikespeakwoa.org.Casualty Assistance Center — provides trainingupon request for units, family readiness groups, careteams and other interested parties regarding casualtyoperations, personal effects, predeploymentpreparedness, estate planning and more. Call JeanGraves at 526-5613 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program — isopen to servicemembers, veterans, Family members,Department of Defense civilian employees andcontractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.at Alternate Escapes for socializing, learning mentorship

principles and organizing rides. Motorcycles must beregistered on post to join. For more information,contact Terry Mullins at 526-4103 or 338-2585.DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenance offacilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbersand points of contact for services:

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

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

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.

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

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

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

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

Briefings

Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training— will be held April 20-23 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. inthe Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked toperform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks ofsergeant first class-command sergeant major, chiefwarrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. Noreservations are required to attend training. Classesfill up on a first-come, first-served basis. For moreinformation contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614.Disability Evaluation System Pilot — The MedicalEvaluation Board Outreach Counsel Office conductsbriefings on the Department of Defense/Department ofVeterans Affairs Disability Evaluation System Pilotthe first Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. in theSoldier and Family Assistance Center, building 1039.The pilot is a test of a new process design to eliminatethe duplicative, time-consuming and often confusingelements of the two current disability processes ofthe departments. Key features of the DES pilotinclude one medical examination and a single-sourceddisability rating. For more information call RhondaJoell, MEB paralegal, at 526-9854.Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdaysfor Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1219, room 202A; sign-in is at6:45 a.m. and the briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers donot need to bring a copy of their orders, but mustbring a pen to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4588for more information.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noonthe second and third Wednesday of each month at theKit Carson Neighborhood Activity Center, 4800 HarrAve. at McNierney Street. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A,on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must bewithin 120 days of their expiration term of service,but must attend the briefing no later than 30 daysprior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call526-2240/8458 for more information.Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the education center, building1117, room 120. For more information, contactUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs ArmyROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1 p.m.and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeantfrom any military occupational specialty, have ageneral technical score of at least 100, be a U.S. citizen,

score 229 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test,and pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 orvisit the Web site at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of Operation

Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridaysfrom 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office islocated on the first floor of building 6222, 1633Mekong Street. Claimants who receive shipmentsunder the old system, Full Replacement Value orDefense Personal Property Program system, shouldbring their notification forms (Department of DefenseForm 1840/1840R or DP3 Form) for additionallydiscovered loss or damage to the Claims Officewithin 70 days to receive appropriate initialguidance. For more information call 526-1355.Central Issue Facility regular business hours —are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

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

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

• Wolf — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• 10th SFG (A) — Mondays-Thursdays, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m.(dinner). Fridays, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

• Iron Brigade — Closed for maintenance.• Butts Army Airfield — Monday-Thursday, 7-9

a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturdays andSundays.

• Raiders — Monday-Friday, 6:45-9 a.m. (break-fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m.(dinner). Thursdays, 5:30-9:30 a.m. (drive-through andgrab and go). Closed Saturday and Sunday. Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

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

• Army Learning Center — Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Fridays 9a.m.-5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army PersonnelTesting/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInformation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30p.m. and closed Thursdays and on federal holidays.Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for more information.

BOSS meetings are held the first and thirdWednesday of each month at Alternate Escapes at10 a.m. For information, call 524-BOSS.



NEC scores big on DA inspectionNetwork Enterprise Center

The Fort Carson NetworkEnterprise Center earned acommendable rating from aDepartment of the Armyinspection March 8-12.

The four-person DAInspector General team inspected14 functional areas to determinehow the activity is achievingsecurity compliance.

Among the areas inspectedwere policy and procedures,privilege access, networkmonitoring, incident responseand wireless security, said TomGreenwell, chief, ComplianceBranch, Information AssuranceDivision.

“The Directorate of HumanResources also made a majorcontribution with its expertisein Personal Identifiable Infor-mation,” another one of thefunctional areas inspected by the

team, said Jim Preston, seniorInformation Assurance manager.

Thirteen of the functionalareas met or exceeded DAIGstandards.

The overall result was “pass-ing with commendable rating,” afirst for a large NEC and the onlycommendable rating bestowed onan Army organization in the lastthree years, Preston said.

“These inspection resultsvalidate the hard work and dedi-cation to duty the InformationAssurance Division and the NECprovide on a daily basis to ensurewe secure and defend FortCarson’s Installation CampusArea Network,” Preston said.

The NEC staff both welcomedthe inspection team and cooperatedfully throughout the process,Greenwell said.

“It was very well received,”he said. “Everyone was verymotivated and had a positive

attitude. The inspection team wasvery pleasant to deal with.”

During the DAIG out brief,David J. Wilson, assistant teamleader, said that during his tenurewith the inspection team, the FortCarson NEC was the best organi-zation he had inspected. Some ofthe strengths listed by the IGteam in the out brief were: “veryprofessional and knowledgeableIA workforce, IA documentmanagement and control, workwith tactical units to reintegratesystems and a strong organiza-tional cohesiveness.”

In a memorandum to theNEC director, Tom Jacobs, Brig.Gen. James Pasquarette, deputycommanding general forsupport, 4th Infantry Division,congratulated the NEC team.

“This is a great accomplish-ment — you have set the standardfor all other NECs to shoot for,”he said in the memo.

other existing support groups and developing bettercommunity outreach services.

The SOS staff said it recognizes that coping withthe loss of a loved one can be an extremely difficult lifeexperience, and when the loss of a Soldier connectsto that, the experience can be highly magnified.Many times survivors are under such great stressthey do not always know services are in placethroughout the Army and the community, to helpthem cope in myriad ways, staff members said.

“The one thing survivors want, almost universally, istheir Soldier back, and that’s the one thing that we can’tgive them,” said Jackson. “But we want to give themanything (else) we possibly can, do anything we possiblycan for them, to make their lives better in any way wecan.” That, Jackson said, is the SOS’s primary goal.

When completed, the new SOS center shouldhave a fully functioning kitchen, a meeting room,playroom and meditation room, a fenced-inplayground and a serenity garden. All these amenitiesare meant to help survivors reduce stress and havea place to call their own.

This program will demonstrate the Army’s, aswell as Fort Carson’s, complete commitment toFamilies of the fallen. The SOS is in place to be anenhanced, holistic and multi-agency approach todelivering services to survivors in Colorado, Utah,North and South Dakota and Wyoming.

Gunn said anyone who wants help or moreinformation is welcome to come by the SOS center,but the SOS will be temporarily located at the ArmyCommunity Service Center in building 1526 asrenovations continue. The plan is to have an openhouse at the f inished SOS center June 15. Foradditional information, survivors are encouraged tocall the ACS main number at 526-4590.

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Michael Burton, left, Information Assurance security specialist, and Lew Robinson, network security engineer,man the Network Enterprise Center Operations Center Monday at the NEC.

leadership and confidence in your trade,” said Kelley.Kelley said he felt honored that Milano would

take the time to deliver the medals in person andknight him as well as the other recipients on thisoccasion.

“Let me tell you about St. George medallions,”Milano said. “It is not just a rubber stamp. It is a verydistinct recognition among armor cavalry. It is mydistinct honor to present these awards today.”

Milano said presenting the awards was one of theadded bonuses to being chief of armor.

No matter what their rank, the tankers andarmored cavalrymen made an impact on Soldiers’lives, said Milano.

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CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — The 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division arrivedin Kuwait in mid-March to begin final training andpreparations for the brigade’s 12-month deploymentto train and mentor Iraqi security forces.

The “Iron” Brigade’s first wave of Soldiersrecently placed “boots on the ground” at CampBuehring, Kuwait, a joint-service post that serves asa staging area before units move into Iraq.

“Our mission challengesus to be an advisory andassistance brigade, whichmeans our responsibility is tocoach, teach and mentor theIraqi security forces to do theirjob well,” said Maj. TroyParish, current operationsofficer, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

The brigade trainedextensively during the pastyear in preparation for themission it is about to assume,said Parrish.

While in Kuwait, the IronBrigade will complete aseries of training exercises tohelp prepare for a variety ofpossible contingencies duringits deployment.

This mandatory trainingteaches Soldiers the proceduresfor surviving improvisedexplosive device attacks,properly evacuating vehicle

rollovers and the rules of engagement.“All of the training that we do is designed to protect

our Soldiers from what they will likely encounterwhile conducting operations in Iraq,” said Parish.

The Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected EgressTrainer is a large MRAP vehicle mock-up that isdesigned to roll 90 to 180 degrees, simulating arollover accident. The training teaches Soldiers howto escape the potentially dangerous situation.

Such training has been credited with savingnumerous lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, said Parish.

“I have been in a Humvee rollover before, and itis all about your response,” said Staff Sgt. David

Thomas, brigade chaplain assistant, 3rd BCT. “If youtrain your response, then you will act accordingly.”

Camp Buehring provides many conveniences toSoldiers during down time. Some of these servicesinclude a free laundry service, cybercafes, callcenters and food courts.

The gym, post exchange, Morale, Welfareand Recreation and USO facilities are available24-hours a day.

Soldiers stay in large open-bay tents, eachaccommodate approximately 70 people. The tentshave air conditioning and electrical power pro-vided by large generators. Many of the tents offer

limited wireless Internetconnectivity. Trailers withindividual shower stalls andsinks are located throughoutthe living areas.

Iron Brigade Soldiers,who did not have access tomany of these services duringprevious training events, suchas Operation Iron Strike andtheir training rotation to theNational Training Center atFort Irwin, Calif., said theyappreciate the providedamenities.

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Eleven Soldiers with 215 years of combined service retired in a ceremony March 31 at the Special Events Center.

Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,presented coins, awards, certificates signed byPresident Barack Obama and American flags tothe servicemembers; he presented certificatesof appreciation and roses to their spouses.

The Ivy Division Band performed beforethe ceremony and also played the nationalanthem, the Army Song and other music during the ceremony.

The formality of the ceremony is a way forthe community to “pause and reflect back onthose of us who wear the uniform, why we dowhat we do and those of you out there who support those who wear the uniform, why youdo what you do,” Perkins said.

The ceremony was more than some anticipated, including Zulina Baskin, an 11-year veteran who left the Army last year.Her husband, Staff Sgt. Kenneth Baskin,retired in the ceremony.

“The ceremony was great,” she said. “Therewas a much bigger turnout than I expected.”

Although he was ready to retire,Kenneth, from 59th Quartermaster Company,68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,43rd Sustainment Brigade, 4th InfantryDivision, said he had “preceremony anxiety”the day before. He said he would miss someaspects of wearing of the uniform.

“I had a lot of long hours in my service,but I will miss training the Soldiers,” he said.

In his remarks, Perkins said that each ofthe noncommissioned officers who retired in

the ceremony would like to be remembered for how they led and trained Soldiers.

“I’m sure if I spoke with every one ofthem, the best way that their legacy is going tocontinue — the best way that we as an Armyand we as a nation can remember their service— is every single day when we come to workand we see the Soldiers and Families that arestill serving today,” he said. “The Soldiers thatare in our Army today — who are deployingtoday, who are in harm’s way — are doing that because they had the leadership of thesefine Soldiers here in front of us.”

Perkins noted that the Soldiers, who camefrom all across the nation, were more than just a cross section of the United States.

“This is a very special portion of our country; this is the elite of our country,” hesaid. “This is the top percent of our country that has decided they will put their lives in service to our nation; they will put their Family lives in service to our nation.

“They will deploy multiple times. They will give of themselves, if need be, the ultimatesacrifice to defend freedom and liberty here in America and across the world and trulyembody that which makes our nation great.”


Bottom: Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commandinggeneral, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,left, presents the American flag to retiring Sgt.1st Class Kenneth Baskin as his wife, Zulina,looks on at the Fort Carson retirement ceremonyMarch 31 at the Special Events Center.

Items to be presented to servicemembers and their spouses areon display before the Fort Carson retirement ceremony March 31at the Special Events Center.

Post honorsnation’s ‘elite’

Newest retireesSgt. Maj. Anthony J. Griego, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. 1st Sgt. Floyd D. Beasley, 2nd BSTB, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.1st Sgt. Jonathan L. Callahan, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. 1st Sgt. Daniel B. Seeback, 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.Master Sgt. Christopher J. Atwater, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.Sgt. 1st Class Shelvy L. Convert Jr., 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.Sgt. 1st Class Andrew T. Puls, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.Sgt. 1st Class Erin R. Langes, 43rd SB, 4th Inf. Div.Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Baskin Sr., 43rd SB, 4th Inf. Div. Staff Sgt. Donald R. Sales, Div. West.Staff Sgt. Brian E. Vesper, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.


Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Pvt. Kenneth Deshields, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Charles Manningat 719-243-8707.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Pfc. Winston J. Miroy, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness tohis estate should contact Capt. Mayra Davis at719-209-4281.Motorcycle safety day - Spring Kick Start, the secondannual motorcycle safety event and mentorship ride, takes place Friday at 10 a.m. at the IronhorsePark pavilion area. All Fort Carson military, retirees,Department of the Army civilians, Family membersand government contractors are invited to attend.Sponsored by the U.S. Military Motorcycle RidersFort Carson Chapter, the event features lunchcooked by a family readiness group, membershipmeeting, scheduled rides for the year, demonstrationby the Colorado Springs Police Department motorcycle unit, safety inspection for all motorcycles, maintenance training and a mentorshipride. For more information on the MotorcycleMentorship Program, call Terry Mullins at 719-338-2585 or e-mail [email protected] fair — The Enlisted Spouses CharitableOrganization sponsors a craft fair May 1 from 9a.m.-4 p.m. at the Special Events Center. The eventfeatures designer crafts, decorations, original artwork, jewelry and handmade treasures from local artisans. Admission is $1 per person. A portionof the proceeds will support the Fort Carson Parent to Parent program. For more information call Carol Ann Mountjoy at 931-801-4277 or e-mailesco(underscore)[email protected] summer volunteer program — TheAmerican Red Cross station at EvansArmyCommunity Hospital offers a Youth VolunteerSummer Program June 1-Aug.6 designed to helpyouth explore a career in the health care field, learnnew skills, serve the community and earn volunteerhours. The program is open to military identificationcardholders ages 14-17. Interested youth should submit a completed ARC Summer Youth VolunteerProgram application — available at the ARC office in room 1033 of the hospital — no later than May 10. For more information contact theAmerican Red Cross at 526-7144.Yard sales — The next authorized date to conductyard sales on Fort Carson is April 17. Yard sales canbe held on post the first and third Saturdays of the month, April through December. Fort Carsonresidents set up their items in front of their homes.Single Soldiers and military Families who reside offpost can participate by setting up in the BeaconElementary School parking lot. Yard sales are organized and conducted by the installation Mayoral Program, the Directorate of Public WorksHousing Liaison Office and the Balfour BeattyMilitary Family Housing Office. For more information call the Mayoral Program at 526-8303or Army Community Service at 526-4590. Family housing weight loss contest — Registrationfor Mountain Meltdown, a 10-week weight loss contestfor the residents of Fort Carson Family Housing, is Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the Joel HefleyCommunity Center. Contestants will complete information sheets, weigh-in and receive a free fitness kit. Run by a certified personal trainer, theprogram teaches healthy eating habits and how touse the fitness center at the Joel Hefley CommunityCenter. Prizes will be awarded in two categories:natural weight loss and surgical weight loss. BalfourBeatty Community LifeWorks coordinator KrisSpiller asks that participants with health care issuesconsult their physician before starting the program.The contest ends June 15. For more information call Spiller at 579-1606, ext. 256.Gate 3 access — The left lane of traffic entering Gate 3 is restricted to Department of Defense decaledvehicles from 5-6:30 a.m. Contractor and commercialvehicles will be required to use the right two lanesduring this timeframe. For more information call theAccess and Control Division at 526-2760.Preferred shopper status — Cheyenne MountainHigh School is offering military Families a preferredshopper status at its annual garage sale and boutiqueSaturday from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. before the eventopens to the public. The event is open to the public

from 4-7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m.-noon Sunday. Thesale ends with a half-price blowout sale from 1-2 p.m.Sunday. The school is located at 1200 Cresta Road,just north of the Broadmoor Hotel.Tell Me A Story — The Military Child EducationCoalition hosts a free Tell Me A Story programSunday at 2 p.m. at the Special Events Center on FortCarson. Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, 4thInfantry Division and Fort Carson senior enlistedleader, will read “The Remarkable Farkle McBride”by John Lithgow. Every Family attending gets a copyof the book. The Tell Me A Story program mission is to empower military children by using literature and their own stories in a way that fosters skills forresilience, strong peer and parent connections, a senseof pride and accomplishment and a caring community.Space is limited; call the Fort Carson Parent to Parentprogram at 719-375-0548 or e-mail co(underscore)[email protected] to make a reservation.Retirement ceremony — The next Fort Carsonmonthly post retirement ceremony takes place April 28 at 10 a.m. in the Special Events Center. The ceremony honors the careers of retiring Soldiersand the sacrifices of their spouses.Legal services — Services provided at the Soldier Readiness Processing site are for Soldiersundergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal Officewill only provide powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing through the SRP.Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in theSRP process can receive legal assistance and powersof attorney at the main legal office located at 1633Mekong Street, building 6222, next to the FamilyReadiness Center. Legal assistance prepares powersof attorney and performs notary services on a walk-inbasis from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Wednesdayand Friday, and from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday. Five-kilometer run — The Fort Carson SexualAssault Prevention and Response Program and 4th Infantry Division are hosting a five-kilometerrun Saturday, 7:30-9:30 a.m. starting and finishingat Ironhorse Park. Various post organizations will have information booths.Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilianemployees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians under the Voluntary Leave TransferProgram. The employees who have exhausted allavailable leave because of medical emergencies and are currently accepting leave donations are:George Anderson, Mary Koziol and Danette Wyatt,Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare andRecreation; Anthony Jackson and Eric Lewis,Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization andSecurity; Craig Wright, Jennifer Taylor and James andTorrie Koller, Directorate of Emergency Services;Bradley Bills, Denver Holden and Michael Patrocky,U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command;Kelly Sangwin, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center;and Brent Jackson, Directorate of Human Resources.To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact theGarrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] to obtain form OMP-630A, “Request to Donate AnnualLeave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency.Sidewalk construction project — Two federal stimulus-funded contracts have been awarded toexpand and otherwise improve traffic flow throughthe intersections at Specker Avenue at Ellis Streetand Specker Avenue at Nelson Boulevard. Right turn lane pockets will be constructed and trafficcontrol signals will be erected at both intersections.The entrance driveway to the indoor pool will be reconfigured and additional/connecting sidewalksections with handicap ramps will be constructedalong Nelson Boulevard and along Specker Avenuebetween the two intersections. A temporary road tothe indoor pool parking lot has been constructed offof the south Wolf Dining Facility driveway. Concretework has already started; asphalt work will be delayeduntil warmer weather. Both intersections are expectedto be completed in April, weather permitting. Driversare asked to drive carefully through the constructionarea. For more information call 492-4308.Free Tax Center — The Fort Carson Tax Center isaccepting appointments from Soldiers, retirees andtheir Families for free tax preparation. The center isopen through May 14, Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Fridays 8 a.m.-4 p.m., excluding federal and training holidays. The center is also openfrom 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and April 10. No

walk-ins are available; however, space-available slotsmay be available. The office is located in building6285 on Woodfill Road, directly across from theColorado Inn and Elkhorn Conference Center. Call524-1013/2013 to schedule an appointment.Optometry services — The Evans Army CommunityHospital Optometry Clinicoffers optometry services toTRICARE Prime beneficiaries — active-dutySoldiers, Family members 4 and older and retirees 64and younger. The clinic is located on the second floor next to the EENT Clinic. It is open 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.weekdays. To schedule an appointment call the central appointment line at (719) 457-2274.Hospital visitor policy — Evans Army CommunityHospital has rescinded its visitation policy put ineffect during the H1N1 influenza outbreak. Thereare currently no restrictions on visitors’ ages.Routine visiting hours are from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., however, Intensive Care and Mother-Baby unitsopen to visitors at 8 a.m. Visitors should not havecolds or other illnesses; no more than three visitorsper patient are allowed in a patient’s room at onetime; children must have parental supervision; and all visitors must abide by ward rules.Hospital after-hours entrance — The west entrance revolving door is the only after-hours nonemergency entrance to Evans Army CommunityHospital. Visitors must check in with the securityguard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergencypatients are the only ones who may enter the hospitalthrough the north-side Emergency Room entrance.For more information, call 526-7655.Hospital east parking lot — The 233-space parkinglot on the northeast corner of Evans Army CommunityHospital, near the bus stop, includes open, handicapand motorcycle parking for patients. Patients usingthe parking lot can enter the east end of the hospitalusing the sidewalk that starts from the northeastparking lot and ends at the east entrance. Hospitalofficials remind patients that parking is only allowedin designated parking stalls on paved surfaces. Policeare ticketing those vehicles illegally parked in the dirtor gravel alongside hospital roads or in grass-coveredareas. For more information call 526-7655.Influenza self-care medications — TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries 18 and older can pick upinfluenza self-care medications acetaminophen andibuprofen without a prescription at the Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital pharmacy window 2 Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m.and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The commissary pharmacy and the outlying clinic pharmacies willalso distribute self-care medications during normaloperating hours. Parents can obtain medications fortheir eligible children; those picking up medicationsfor children less than 2 years old will need to know their child’s weight. For more information contact the Pharmacy Information Line at 524-4088. For information about flu vaccinations call the Flu Shot Hotline at 526-6422.


God be with you allCommentary by Chap. (Maj.) Glenn PalmerU.S. Army Garrison

Recently, a man flew his singleengine plane into an IRS buildingin Texas. Amid the smoke and fireand shattering glass and chaos and confusion, a window washerstacked his ladder against thebuilding, raced up the ladder and started guiding folks out. Itturns out he is a former Army paratrooper who served in Iraq. He is a hero and a warrior.

Warriors run into the fire; notaway from the fire. Those wordscame to mind for me when tellingmy 17-year-old son about the incident. I shared with him that theman’s actions exemplify servantleadership and the heart of soldiering. While he would notdescribe himself as a hero, he isindeed a hero because he couldn’timagine doing anything other thanwhat he did. That is his ethos.Running away from the fire wasnot and is not an option for him.

A hero lives for someone andsomething beyond him or herself.A hero is someone who walks andeven runs into the fire becausethere truly is no other option; noother way to live and to be.

This was the metaphor I usedrecently when briefing the heroesand warriors of the 4th EngineerBattalion who lost 11 of their own,in Afghanistan. I sharedwith them that for thepast 12 months they raninto the fire and hell ofwar. I shared with them

that now’s the time to run into thefire of homecoming. Now is thetime to be gentle warriors, now’sthe time to share their stories, carefor themselves and others, now’sthe time to lay their burdens down.As someone who served two toursas a combat chaplain for a unit that suffered 13 killed and 100wounded in action, I shared with

them that now is the time to appreciate and embrace eachmoment and each day, as well asand the relationships in our lives as gifts from God. When all is saidand done God and each other areall we have. Now is the time forthem, and for all of us, to be heroesat home and in our personal livesin all we say and do.

“Each of you shouldlook not only to his owninterests, but also to theinterests of others.”

— Philippians 2:4


Chapel ScheduleROMAN CATHOLIC

Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Gross/526-5279Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Tu/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez 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. Firtko/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Frailey/526-8262Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316Wednesday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744

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. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny [email protected]

COLORADO WARRIORS SWEATLODGEColorado Warriors Sweatlodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Zoe Goodblanket at 442-0929 or e-mail [email protected] or Wendy Hockwith at 285-5240 [email protected].

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

Friday — Psalms 119:9-16, 1 Corinthians 7-9Saturday — Psalms 119:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10-11Sunday — Psalms 119: 25-32, 1 Corinthians 12-14Monday — Psalms 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 15-16Tuesday — Psalms 119:41-48, 2 Corinthians 1-4Wednesday — Psalms 119:49-56, 2 Corinthians 5-7Thursday — Psalms 119:57-64, 2 Corinthians 8-10

FAMCOM nights — held 5:45-8 p.m. Saturday,April 24; and May 8, 22 and 29 at Soldiers’ MemorialChapel, hosted by Military Family Ministries.

Enjoy evenings of encouragement with yourspouse, with food and a relaxed environment for the whole family. The evenings are designed to spiritually encourage, equip and build strong military marriages and Families.

The event includes a potluck dinner — bring amain dish and one side to share; mixers and games;Family worship, prayer and Bible teachings; and aDVD series on marriage and parenting. Children are welcome, but an RSVP is required for planningpurposes. For more information call 313-9408 or e-mail Cedric or Sandi Boehr at [email protected].

Trail West Family Camp — will be hosting 28-30active-duty Soldiers and their Families for a free weekin the mountains nearBuena Vista this summer.Details and online registration are availableat http://www.militaryfamilycamp.younglife.orgthrough April 30.

The Military Council ofCatholic Women —upcoming events: Biblestudy and fellowship every Wednesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. First Friday Mass at 10 a.m., followed by a generalmembership meeting and fellowship.

Child care is available if registered with Child

Youth and School Services, prior notificationrequired. For more information or to request child care contact Julie Fisher at 719-930-3819.

Elections for new officers will be April 17, 18 and 21.

The worldwide conference will take place inBaltimore, this year, Oct. 7-11.

Story and photoby Staff Sgt. Jeffrey SmithMountaineer staff

Women’s History Month was celebrated by honoring women in anannual celebration at Wolf DiningFacility March 23.

With the theme of writing womenback into history, the Fort CarsonEqual Opportunity Program put on an event focused on reflection andappreciation for the women of historythat acted as trailblazers for theadvancement of women’s rights withinthe United States.

“Under a national proclamationorder, today we are here to celebrateall women. No one woman is moreimportant than the other,” said Sgt. 1st Class Natasha Massicott, 2ndBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision. “There are so many greatwomen in history that have made significant contributions to the plightof all women.”

After an invocation was given,Sgt. 1st Class Lisa King, 2nd Battalion,8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4thInf. Div., recited the poem “PhenomenalWoman” by Maya Angelou.

“I think it’s important to honorthose people and to observe those people that have paved the way for

ladies and women in our military,”said 1st Lt. Lenora Gogins-Watkins,43rd Sustainment Brigade, who also performed a liturgical dance to a gospel song.

In a segment entitled “Who amI?,” various female Soldiers came tothe podium in costume to portray various historical women in the fieldsof firefighting, medicine and flight.

The Soldiers paid homage to suchwomen as Molly Williams, a slavefrom New York City who became thefirst female firefighter; Dr. MaryWalker, one of the earliest femalephysicians and first female recipient

of the Medal of Honor; Mary Barr, thefirst woman pilot for the United StatesForest Service; and Amelia Earhart,the first woman to fly solo from coastto coast, who also set numerous solorecords in aviation.

Massicott took time to honor thewomen in the room by having themstand and be recognized.

“I don’t look at a Soldier as amale or female anymore … I look atthem as a Soldier and I hold them tothe standard we ask of any Soldier,”said Brig. Gen. James Pasquarette,deputy commanding general for support, 4th Inf. Div. “When you just

look at the Army, I’m proud that we now have a four-star general officer that’s a female. I neverthought that I would see that … andshe’s an incredible leader, regardlessof what sex she is.”

As the event came to a close, itseemed to have been enjoyable andinsightful to those who attended.

“I thought it was absolutelyincredible, actually,” said Sgt. AmyBelhumeur, 4th Inf. Div., “It gave me some knowledge as to things that I didn’t know about with women,where they came from … it was very knowledgeable.”


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AFAP elevates top quality-of-life issuesby Devin FisherMountaineer staff

Five Fort Carson members were among 56delegates in Atlanta March 23-26 to vote on thetop five quality-of-life issues affecting today’sArmy family.

Delegates from installations across the countryattended the annual weeklong U.S. Army ForcesCommand Army Family Action Plan conference toprioritize 72 issues — eight from Fort Carson —identified during last year’s installation-level AFAP conferences.

The importance FORSCOM places on the AFAPprocess is evident by the amount of time its commanding general dedicated to the conference,said Command Sgt. Maj. Ted Taala, senior enlisted leader for the 242nd Explosive OrdnanceDisposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD),who served as a delegate on the Child, Youth andSchool Services panel.

“You consider yourself lucky to get a couple ofminutes of (a general’s) time,” said Taala. “Whenyou see a four-star (general) sit down and spendthree to four hours talking over (quality-of-lifeissues) … he obviously considers it very important.”

Planned and facilitated by Well-Being Divisionpersonnel from FORSCOM G-1, the delegates were assigned to five workgroups and tasked withprioritizing issues, ultimately presenting the group’stop two issues to FORSCOM’s senior leaders. Thetop 10 issues were briefed prior to the delegates voting to establish the top five concerns to be evaluated by the FORSCOM leadership and staff to determine which can — and cannot — beresolved at the command level. Issues that cannot be resolved at the FORSCOM level will be elevatedto Department of the Army level for evaluationthrough the ongoing AFAP process. The issues were divided into five categories — benefits andentitlements; CYSS; Family support/civilian issues;force support; and medical and dental.

Fort Carson Family member Valarie Adamsserved as a facilitator for the medical and dentalgroup that saw its two issues make the top five cut.

The first issue calls for amending the regulationconcerning Soldier and Family member travel reimbursement when accessing off-post specialtycare. Currently, TRICARE only reimburses if thespecialty-care facility is at least 100 miles from an

installation. Citing Fort Drum Families have to travel 68 miles each way to access specialty care,Adams said the recommendation calls for loweringthe required distance to 50 miles each way.

She said having to travel this distance for careseveral times “is a huge deal” for junior enlistedFamilies who have to take time off work and absorb the cost of the trip.

“So our recommendation was to take it from100 miles and drop it down to 50 miles so that they could be reimbursed.”

The group’s second recommendation wouldeliminate parents and legal guardians from having to present their child’s identification card in order topick up prescriptions for those older than 10 yearsold. Adams said this change would alleviate problems where children attend school off post butlive on post and must show their ID card to gainaccess to the installation.

The pool of delegates represent the Army’sdiverse demographics, to include active-duty andReserve Soldiers of various ranks and marital status, military and civilian leaders, Family members, retirees, DA civilians, and survivingspouses and Family members of deceased Soldiers.

“The nice thing about (having representationfrom the many) demographics is … (that) there isalways somebody on each of the panels that has somepersonal experience with that (particular) issue,”Taala said. “What really impressed me … was howpassionate all of the delegates were. You could hearsome of the discussions from quite a ways outside the room. People were excited, they were motivated.”

Taala said his AFAP experience assured himthat issues raised at the installation level are

not ignored. He said people run into issues or difficulties with some aspect of dealing with military life and they voice their concern but often feel like that’s the end of it.

“They voiced their displeasure and (feel) it’snever going to be addressed, dealt with or evenlooked at,” he said. “(The AFAP conference) was a very graphic demonstration of how those issuesare not ignored. If they can’t be addressed at thelocal level they get brought up to the highest levelsof government to get fixed,” he said.

Adams agreed: “It’s a pretty powerful process —knowing that anyone in the Army Family has a voice.”

And, this includes single Soldiers, said Spc.Victor Favero, a Fort Carson Warrior Transition Unit Soldier who served as a delegate.

“(Single Soldiers) hear … ‘family plan’ andthink it has nothing to do with them,” he said. “It’sthe Army Family. It’s not just for people withFamilies, with children, it’s (for) the entire ArmyFamily. So (single Soldiers) have a voice, too … ifthey have problems they need to bring them forward.”

All 72 issues addressed at the FORSCOM conference started at the installation level. Everyissue submitted through the Fort Carson AFAP program is considered at the installation conference,said Nancy Montville, program manager.

Fort Carson community members can find outmore about the AFAP program by visitinghttp://community.carson.army.mil/ACS. Click on the “Army Family Action Plan” link for programdetails which include a “Great Ideas Wanted” linkwhere people can voice their concerns.

Editor’s note: Paul D. Prince, FORSCOMPublic Affairs, contributed to this article.

Top 5 forwarded to DAFifty-six Army Family Action Plan

delegates from Army installations nationwide prioritized the top five quality-of-life issues to be forwarded for resolutionthrough the ongoing Department of theArmy national AFAP process.

The weeklong U.S. Army ForcesCommand AFAP conference held in AtlantaMarch 23-26 provided an opportunity for the delegates to vote on the top issuesfrom a pool of 72 concerns. The top

five quality-of-life issues are:• Soldiers and Family members’ medical

travel reimbursement.• Exceptional Family Member Program

enrollment process.• Prescription pick-up for children

10 years of age and older by parents or legal guardians.

• Tax exemptions for Department of theArmy civilians in combat zones.

• Emergency short-term child care.

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Layout by Jeanne Mazerall

Soldiers from the 32nd Transportation Company look for their gear as they get offtheir buses outside the Special Events Center Monday.

A group of children holds upsigns at the Special EventsCenter Monday, awaiting theentrance of Soldiers fromthe 32nd TransportationCompany after a yearlongdeployment to Afghanistan.

Sgt. James Copeland kisses his daughter, Jasmine, as his wife, Jessica, looks on during the welcome home ceremonyfor the 32nd Transportation Company held at the Special Events Center Monday.

Welcome home 32nd Welcome home 32nd TTrans.rans.Story and photos by Geoffrey RoperMountaineer staff

Fort Carson welcomed home more than 150 Soldiersfrom the 32nd Transportation Company, 68th CombatSustainment Support Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade at the Special Events Center Monday.

The 32nd Trans. returns to Fort Carson having completed a 12-month deployment to Afghanistan in supportof Operation Enduring Freedom, with friends and Familycoming out in force to show their appreciation.

For Brenda Daumond, this is starting to become old hat, as her son, Sgt. Kelly Daumond, returned fromanother tour of duty.

Even so, she still gets emotional every time he returns.“Unbelievable, every time, we’re here when he

comes home. This is his fourth tour. We’ve been here

every time … there are no words for it,” she said.This is the second tour for Sgt. James Copeland, met at

the ceremony by his wife, Jessica, and daughter, Jasmine. His wife said she was just glad he made it home safely.“Great, excited just to have him here,” she said.Copeland said he feels exactly the same way.“It’s really a good feeling knowing that your Family is

there for you,” he said.After being away from them for a year, Copeland said

he missed them and was ready to start being a dad again. “It feels great. It’s been a long year and well

deserved, and (it’s) time to have a good time and enjoymy Family,” he said.

While deployed, the 32nd Trans. was responsible fortransporting various supplies, including water, fuel, ammunitionand parts to other units operating at Regional Command East at Bagram Air Base, and throughout Afghanistan.


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Piñon Canyon hires 3 local firefightersStory and photos by Geoffrey RoperMountaineer staff

Fort Carson’s Piñon Canyon fire station recentlyhired three firefighters, bringing the total number to 12 staff members.

The newly hired firefighters — Leon Plank,Casey Keefe and Lynn Reynolds, are all residents of the Trinidad and Model area.

Fire Chief Glen Silloway said his departmentput the word out to area cities that it was looking for locals with firefighting experience.

These three men now join nine others as full-time members of the crew.

Keefe has lived in Trinidad for more than two years, and said he had been scanning theInternet for a firefighting job. He had been working for the Trinidad Fire Department prior to

taking the position at Piñon Canyon.“I have a wife and three kids, and it was a

better move for me and my family. It gives me a better chance at promotions and better pay, andlets me stay here,” said Keefe.

In the past, Fort Carson firefighters were only at Piñon Canyon when Soldiers were there to train.Now the operation is a full time, 24/7 service, whichallows for better community relations and a betterresponse time to fires or emergencies.

In addition, all 12 staff members live within 50 miles of Piñon Canyon’s main gate, helping thearea economically.

Keefe said he loves the area and plans to staypermanently.

“I enjoy it since I’m really into outdoor activities. This place presents a lot of opportunitiesfor stuff like hiking, camping, mountain biking, and other things,” he said.

The station is part of a mutual-aid agreementwith various fire stations in the region. If one ofthose stations calls Piñon Canyon for help, the staffwill respond. If Piñon Canyon needs support, otherstations can respond. Silloway said the big benefit,besides the mutual help, is they now all train andprepare together, and the Army covers the costs.

“Since we’ve been down there we’ve done(mutual) wild-land firefighting classes, we’ve donesome (emergency medical services) classes … It’s(been) a very positive interaction with other localagencies, which the majority down there are volunteer departments,” said Silloway. “The city of Trinidad is a paid department, and we also havebeen building a good relationship with (them).”

This mutual aid has already had an impact. Just after going full time, Piñon Canyon

firefighters were preparing for an exercise run whenthey noticed a column of smoke in the distance.They immediately headed toward it, and, meeting up with a firefighter from the Hoehne departmentwho had already responded, found a trailer fullyengulfed in fire, and a man beside it surrounded by flames. Helping the local fire official, Sillowaysaid they managed to rescue the man and saved himfrom certain death.

“No one agency is capable of handling every situation, whether it’s a rescue, a fire, whatever,”said Silloway.

Sharing operating costs also helps the firedepartments.

“If any one agency was designed and preparedto handle their worst case scenario, it would cost a lot of money, so when you share resources and you’re able to mutually respond, it’s a benefit to all involved,” said Silloway.

In the end, even as the full-time station helps the local community in numerous ways, itsmain goal is to protect Soldiers.

“Ultimately the reason we are there is we areprotecting our nation’s Soldiers, wherever theytrain,” said Silloway.

He said Piñon Canyon is also an excellent andessential training ground for those Soldiers; a vastarea where the Army can recreate realistic scenarios,such as mock towns and villages, to educate and prepare them before they deploy to war.Silloway feels that not only trains them for combat,but also potentially saves lives.

Photo by Capt. Michael Fennema

From left, new firefighters Casey Keefe, Lynn Reynoldsand Leon Plank clean up engine 37 at fire station 35 atPiñon Canyon March 26.


Story by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

When the doors to the Pepsi Center in Denver opened Saturday for the “Show”the high school all-star basketball game, itwas a time to be proud of Fountain-FortCarson Trojan basketball.

The head coach of the girls blue team was the Trojans Harry Knight and the leading scorer in Lady Trojans history,D’Shara Strange, was a member of his team.In the boys contest, Trojan standout MartinThomas represented the boys in fine fashion,playing solid defense, good offense andproving he was one of the top 20 boys players in the state of Colorado.

In the girls contest, Knight and Strangewere able to help the Blue team play a closecontest that wasn’t decided until the last five seconds of the game when the Whiteteam scored a basket to earn a two-point victory. After the game, Strange reflected on playing in the game and moving on to the collegiate level next year.

“I had fun out there. My team was verytalented and we got along just great. It was a great experience and I am so happy I did this. When I came out here to start thegame I didn’t know what was going to happen because everyone out here has a lotof talent. In the warm-ups my shot was off a little and I was trying to get used to playing on this court and that made me pretty nervous. In college everyone will have some talent or they wouldn’t be on theteam. This game gave me a very good ideaof what I could expect,” Strange said.

After Strange and Knight ended theirgame, Thomas and the boys Blue team tookthe court to meet the White team. The boysteam did not fare as well as the girls team as the White team outshot the Blue team and won the game easily. After the gameThomas also said it was a great way to capoff his high school career and gave him the feeling that all his hard work paid off over the past four years.

“It was a lot of fun playing with these guysand it was just what I expected it to be when I came out here. I was a little surprised to seehow much fun and how funny some of theguys were. I expected to come and play with alot of guys who were always serious but theseguys knew how to have fun. In this game youhad to bring your game every second you wereout on the floor. You were playing with guysthat could exploit your weakness so you had tocome out and do what you do best. This was abig honor for me to be considered one of thetop 20 players in the state,” Thomas said.

Unlike Thomas, Strange got to play thelast game of her high school career with her high school coach and she said it wassomething she will always cherish becauseKnight was more than a coach to her.

“It was an added pleasure for me becausecoach Knight and I work well together. Hehas been my teacher and my mentor. He has taught me a lot about basketball but also a lot about life. He has a special place in my heart and I am going to miss him a lot. It will be very different playing for someoneelse because its been him and my dad coaching me for so long. He will be missed, I know that,” Strange said.

Trojans shine in all-star classic

Photo by Walt Johnson

Fountain-Fort Carson’s Martin Thomas shoots over the defensive pressure being applied by Arapahoe High School’s TimBillingsley during action Saturday at the Pepsi Center in Denver.


Fountain-Fort Carson’s D’Shara Strange drives past Mullen High School’s Hayley Thompson during first-half action Saturdayat the Pepsi Center in Denver.


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Post Fun Run, Walkset for April 24by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

There will be an event to get peopleup and moving on a Saturday morningwhen the post hosts a family fun event at the Fort Carson Directorate of Familyand Morale, Welfare and Recreation five kilometer and 10 kilometer Fun Runand Walk April 24 at 8 a.m.

The race begins and ends at theSpecial Events Center and features a loop course that includes rolling hills and dirt running trails. Baby strollers areauthorized but you will need a joggingstroller for the dirt terrain, according to DFMWR officials. Also if dogs arewell behaved they will be allowed to runalong while on a leash.

All people taking part in the race willreceive a T-shirt with the event logo andwill be served refreshments at the end of the race. The program is open to allages. The registration fee is $6 for ages13 and older, $5 for ages 5-12 and freefor ages 4 and under.

Early registration requests can besubmitted at any of the Fort Carson fitnesscenters, Mondays-Fridays, from 8 a.m.-6

p.m. by paying with cash or checks only.Race date registration, cash or checks

only, will be open from 6:30-7:30 a.m.For more information contact KareemBraithwaite, Intramural Sport Manager,at 719-331-2323 or e-mail him [email protected].

A family event is coming back tothe Special Events Center.

Family Skate Night returns April 24 from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free.Children of any age can take part in theevent, however all children ages 16 andunder must be accompanied by an adult.Skates will be issued as available andhelmets are highly recommended. Formore information call 524-1163.

The post youth sports and fitnessdivision will kick off the spring soccer season April 17 at 8 a.m. at thepost soccer fields next to the outdoorswimming pool.

The program offers youth soccer programs (ages 4-15) and a Start SmartSoccer (ages 3-4) program. The season isscheduled to run from April 17 to May29. Also, some of the teams for 10-12


Meet the challengeTuffah Dunne helps a post patron during the McKibben Physical FitnessCenter super endurance Challenge class held Monday. The challenge is aneight-week program that helps people improve their cardiovascular,push- up, sit-up, squat, jump rope and overall physical training, accordingto Dunne. Classes are held each Monday from 5-6:30 p.m.

See Bench on page 25



Soccer warm-upMustafa Bilal, Fort Carson Youth Services Center West Side Connection soccer coach, talks to his teamduring a practice session Monday at the post youth soccer fields. The post youth soccer season kicksoff April 17 at 8 a.m. with opening ceremonies.

year-olds will kick off Pridesoccer season Saturday at the youth soccer fields.Games are scheduled tobegin at 10 a.m.

The Colorado SpringsSky Sox have designatedMay 14 as Fort CarsonAppreciation Night thisyear. The Sky Sox willopen their regular seasonhome schedule April 16 at 6:05 p.m. when theymeets the Las Vegas 51s.

The Sky Sox will meetthe Albuquerque Isotops,the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, thatevening with the gamescheduled to begin at 6:05p.m. The Sky Sox will also honor local Hall ofFamer Rich “Goose”Gossage in August.

The Colorado Rockieswill once again be offeringdiscount tickets for members of the MountainPost community

The first of the specialdeals takes place Saturdayand Sunday when theRockies host the San DiegoPadres. Game times are

6:10 p.m. and 1:10 p.m.respectively. The New YorkMets will be the oppositionApril 13 and 14 at 6:40 p.m.and April 15 at 1:10 p.m.

All Mountain Post people can purchase discount tickets in the outfield box, pavilion, rightfield mezzanine and upperreserved infield for theirfamily and friends. To purchase the tickets call303-ROCKIES and tellthem you are military andgive them reference number20065581. This offer will not be available at theticket windows.

Fort Carson womenare currently gettingready for the upcomingsoftball season with practice sessions at thesoftball field adjacent toForrest Fitness Center.

The women are work-ing out every Friday from5-7 p.m. to get ready forleague play in ColoradoSprings. Also, if enoughwomen show interest therecould be a league formedon post. If you want further information on the tryouts contact CathySatow at 330-7095.

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Harry KnightFountain-Fort Carson girls basketball coach

Harry Knight is the natural father of four girls. His job as Fountain-FortCarson High School’s basketball coach means that he also has a number of adopted “daughters” as well. One of his adopted daughters, the Trojans all-time leading girls scorer, D’Shara Strange, joined him Saturday representingthe Trojans at “The Show,” the annual high school all star game.

What were your childhood sports years like?I grew up playing all the sports just like most kids. I played baseball,

football and basketball. In fact, the first organized sport I played was football. Then I started growing and, in the fourth grade, people wanted me to play basketball with the sixth graders.

What would you consider your best personal sports moments?I have two. Playing in the state championships in high school and

playing in the NCAA tournament when I was in college at Hampton University. We played against Danny Manning and Kansas the year they won the championship. Manning scored 44 points and we got destroyed (laughing).

What is your best professional sports moment?I’ve always been a Julius Irving (Dr. J) fan, and watching him be successful

would be my favorite sports moment.If you could change one thing in sports what would it be?Parents’ support for the kids and the program. When you have parents

on your side it is really great. I think what ruins sports is when parents get to the point where they ruin the pleasure of the game for the athlete and the coach.I wish parents would understand that their child is playing the game becausethey love the game, and I just wish parents would always keep it positive.

People would be surprised to know that …I have played the tenor sax since third grade, and I am an artist. I designed

the Lady Trojan logo, and I am a military brat that has traveled around the world.

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Colorado Springs’ own triple-Aprofessional baseball team has this season’s first home game April 16 at Security Service Field, with the Las Vegas 51s. The stadium is on thecity’s east side.

The Sky Sox team has been playingin Colorado Springs since 1988.

But the Sky Sox team name is historic, going back to the 1950s, whena Colorado Springs team was affiliatedwith the Chicago White Sox. “Sky” was chosen because of the city’s highaltitude, “Sox” because of the connectionwith the White Sox. When the WesternLeague folded, so did the Sky Sox.

Then the Elmore Sports Groupbought the Hawaii Islanders and moved the team to Colorado Springs,reinstating the Sky Sox name.

At first, the Sky Sox were affiliatedwith the Cleveland Indians andplayed their first season in theMemorial Park stadium.

When Denver acquired an

expansion team in 1995, the ColoradoRockies, the Sky Sox became theRockies triple-A affiliate. Since then, more that 250 Sky Sox playershave gone on to play with the Rockiesor other major league teams.

By 1989, the Sky Sox teamhad its own stadium, built at acost of $3.7 million and seating8,500 fans. The stadium wasrenovated and upgraded a fewyears ago. It now has luxurysuites, a hot tub and a banquethall. It is at 6,531 feet elevationand has natural grass.

The Sky Sox season runsfrom April-September, with 72 home games.

Although fans may not seewell known players at SecurityService Field, the stadium isstill a good place for baseball,food and family fun.

“It’s the hometown team,”

said Mike Hobson, director of publicrelations for the Sky Sox. “Its advantageis its a small more intimate field and affordable fun for families — it’s more of what the game of baseball is all about.”

Tickets cost $9 for stadium seatingor $12 for box seats. There’s a $2 military discount. Tickets can be purchased at the stadium box office or fans can purchase a variety of package tickets. The box office is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. every day. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 591-SOXX.

On game days, parking is $5,adjacent to the stadium.

Soldiers and Families get freeadmission during military appreciationdays: Fort Carson Appreciation Day isMay 14, when vouchers to exchangefor tickets will be at Fort CarsonInformation, Tickets and Registration.

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Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

See Sky Sox on page 28A seating chart for Security Service Field isshown above.


Fort Carson Soldiers post the colors at a previous military appreciation day at SecurityService Field. May 14 is Fort Carson Appreciation Day.


Sox the Fox, the Sky Sox mascot, is a crowd favorite at baseball games at Security Service Field.

Sky Sox Local triple — A professional baseball

Military Appreciation Days will be June 2, July 21 and Aug. 11, with vouchers available at Fort Carson ITR on those days.

The family fun zone is open before gamesand includes inflatables for a small fee.

Children 12 and under can become members of the Kids Club for $14 each.Membership includes a ticket to every Sundaygame and a T-shirt, and each club member gets the chance to run the bases following the Sunday game and announce their name on the loud speaker.

“The kids love it,” Hobson said.To encourage fan and family participation,

according to Hobson, there is a recurring themethroughout the season for each day of the week:

• Sundays: 50-cent hot dogs and Sox Kids Club

• Mondays: children eat free (hot dog, chips and soda).

• Tuesdays: $2 day — tickets, parking, draft beer

• Wednesdays: “Bark in the park.” Bring the family dog and watch the game from the grassy berm by left field.

• Thursdays: theme night• Fridays: fireworks night beginning May 14• Saturdays: Special entertainment

or giveaways.Giveaways include team caps, fleece

blankets, “shirts off our backs,” a child’s replica jersey, fielders gloves and GooseGossage statuettes.

Rick “Goose” Gossage will be honoredwith a special salute Aug. 7. Gossage, a graduate of Colorado Springs’ Wasson HighSchool, pitched 21 seasons with nine differentteams. Known as a relief pitcher with a greatfast ball and a wild mustache, he was bestknown for his time with the New York Yankeesand the San Diego Padres. Gossage wasinducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in2008. He will throw out the first pitch.

Hobson expects that game to be a sellout.The individual military dates are as follows:• May 14 — Fort Carson Appreciation Day.• May 15 — Air Force Appreciation Day.• June 2 — Military Appreciation Day

(Vouchers available at Fort Carson,Schriever and Peterson Air Force Basesand the Air Force Academy).

• July 21 — Military Appreciation Day(Vouchers available at Fort Carson, Schriever,Peterson and the Air Force Academy).

• Aug. 11 — Military Appreciation Day(Vouchers available at Fort Carson, Schriever,Peterson and the Air Force Academy).

Special parties and events can be

scheduled at the Sky Sox stadium, such aschildren’s birthday parties, weddings or receptions, unit parties or picnics, hot-tub parties and the like. Give the Sky Sox a call to make arrangements, 597-1449.

Sky Sox stadium is at 4385 Tutt Blvd.; goonline to http://www.skysox.com.


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A batter gets a hit off a Sky Sox pitcher during a home game last season at Security Service Field.

Photo by Nel Lampe

Sky Sox workers prepare the field last week, in anticipation of the homeopener April 16.


Pvt. Hazardby James Boroch

Photo courtesy U.S. Figure Skating Museum

Synchronized skatingSynchronized skating competition are in the World Arena Friday and Saturday. Call576-2626 for ticket information.

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Pikes Peak Center“Nate the Great,” an Imagination

Celebration production, is in the Pikes PeakCenter Monday at 7 p.m. The doors open at 6 p.m. for family activities and the performanceby Over the Moon Family Theater is followedby milk and cookies. Call 520-SHOW for tickets, which start at $8.

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic performs “Chopin in Love” in the PikesPeak Center Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundayat 2:30 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Chorale presents“Choral Gold II” April 17 at 8 p.m. in thePikes Peak Center. Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra performsApril 18 at 4 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center.

“The Wizard of Oz” is at the Pikes Peak Center at 7:30 p.m. May 19-20.

Call 520-SHOW for information or visithttp://www.pikespeakcenter.com for information.

Earth DayThe Garden of the Gods Visitor and

Nature Center celebrates Earth Day April 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free activities include artsand crafts, Mr. Science Chemical Magic Show, birds of prey, llamas, falcons andwolves. Call 219-0108 for information. Thecenter is at 1805 30th St.

Rock Ledge Ranch also marks Earth DayApril 17, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All homes andliving history areas of the ranch will be openwith free admission. Rock Ledge Ranch,

a living history site, is next to the entrance toGarden of the Gods, off North 30th Street.

World Arena eventsWillie Nelson and Family present a concert

at 7 p.m. April 19. Call TicketsWest for ticketinformation, 576-6646.

Country duo Sugarland will make a stop atColorado Springs World Arena during its “TheIncredible Machine” tour May 8. Tickets are on sale at TicketsWest outlets, including theWorld Arena box office, King Soopers or online at http://www.worldarena.com.

The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions per-form in the World Arena May 16 at 2 and 6 p.m.

Carrie Underwood will be in the World ArenaJune 4 at 7:30 p.m. Inquire about tickets at 520-SHOW or online at http://www.ticketswest.com.More information is at http://www.worldarena.com.

Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey will be in the World Arena June 10-13. Tickets are notyet on sale.

Denver museum The Denver Museum of Nature and

Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., has “BodyWorlds and the Story of the Heart” in themuseum through July 18. Dr. Gunter vonHagens’ exhibit allows people to learn aboutthe heart by viewing preserved human bodies.Admission to the exhibit is $25.50 for adults,$16 for ages 13-18, with a reserved time.Tickets include general museum admission;call 303-370-6000. April 18 is a free day forColorado residents to visit the museum.

Special exhibits have a special fee. DenverMuseum of Nature and Science is in Denver’s City Park, near the corner of NorthColorado Boulevard and Montview Street.

Synchronized skatingSynchronized skating is a team sport with

16 skaters performing together in competitionsat the World Arena Friday-Saturday. There areseveral events. Call TicketsWest, 576-2626, for information.

Denver eventGabriel Iglesias is in the Buell Theater

April 16 at 8 and 10:30 p.m. The theater is at13th and Curtis streets; call 800-745-3000.

Armed Forces Day concertThe Air Force Academy concert band

performs pops and patriotic music at the PikesPeak Center May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to theconcert are required but are free. The ticketswill be available at the Pikes Peak Center boxoffice at a future date to be announced.

Sky Sox to honor Fort CarsonThe Sky Sox triple-A baseball team honors

Fort Carson with an appreciation day May 14.There will also be military appreciation daysJune 2, July 21 and Aug. 11. Vouchers for freetickets will be available several days beforeeach game. Watch for information about whenvouchers will be available. The Sky Sox teamplays in Security Service Field at 4385 TuttBlvd., east of Powers Boulevard.

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