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AIRFIELD, Afghanistan The 4th Infantry Division officially assumed
command of Regional Command (South) during a transition of
authority ceremony Monday at Kandahar Airfield. After completing a
12-month tour in Southern Afghanistan, Maj. Gen. Robert Abe Abrams,
3rd Infantry Division commanding general, officially handed over
command to Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Inf.
Div. Several of Afghanistans top U.S. military and Afghan officials
attended the ceremony, including Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., the
International Security Assistance Force and United States
Forces-Afghanistan commander; Lt. Gen. Mark A. Milley, commander of
the ISAF Joint Command; and Afghan Army Maj. Gen. Abdul Hamid,
205th Corps commander. The ceremony began with the arrival of the
official party, followed by the playing of the NATO Hymn and The
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and United States of America
national anthems by the 3rd Infantry Division Band. Milley praised
Abrams, Command Sgt. Maj. Edd Watson and their troops on an
incredible job done in one of the most dan- gerous and volatile
regions of Afghanistan. He said their dedication and determination
have helped to make the future brighter for all Afghans. Not only
have the Soldiers of RC(S) defended the Afghan people, they have
also enabled the Afghan people to defend themselves through the
Afghan National Security Forces, said Milley. It is the growing
confidence, competence and capabilities of the ANSF that will allow
the people of Afghanistan to live their lives without fear; and all
of you here today have helped to make that dream a reality. Abrams
gave his final remarks to RC(S) Soldiers, as he applauded ISAF and
ANSF forces for a job well done in Afghanistan, especially those
who gave their lives to this cause. It brings me great pride and
honor to stand among this amassed group of incredibly brave
leaders, who are fully invested in the security and governance of
Afghanistan, said Abrams. I am sincerely humbled by the sacrifice
extended in both blood and treasure from all those represented here
today as members of the coalition and the ANSF. We are wrapping up
the 11th round of this 12-round fight and the ANSF of RC(S) have
proven their ability to lead and conduct independent operations for
this 12th and final round, said Abrams. There is a Pashtun proverb
that says if you have jumped across a stream once, the next jump
becomes easier. Abrams also talked about how bittersweet his
departure from RC(S) has become. He said he had confidence that the
4th Inf. Div. is well prepared to take over operations. Paul
LaCamera is a warrior, a proven leader and a friend of Afghanistan,
said Abrams. He and his team prepared well for the mission. We will
never forget the heroes, ISAF and ANSF, who gave their lives in
this noble endeavor, this righteous fight; and we pray for their
Families. I hold you all in the highest regard and will never f
orget the generosity and hospitality to us during our time here;
Rock of the Marne. The incoming commander, LaCamera, gave his
remarks to coalition forces as commander of RC(S). Its humbling to
be in front of this group of warriors and the proud people of
Afghanistan, said LaCamera. It is also good to be back in
Afghanistan among Afghan and coalition friends ... it is a
relationship that has helped to shape and define me as a military
leader and a citizen of my own country. LaCamera talked about his
outlook on Afghanistans future and extended his gratitude to
Abrams, his division and the ANSF forces. For every night there is
a day that follows. The country now sees the light; this year is
better than last year and better than the year before that ... as
General Hamid says, said LaCamera. The terrorist are scram- bling
and the Afghan National Security Forces are truly an example of our
division motto Steadfast and Loyal. We will continue to build on
the relationship our former RC commanders have built, he said. We
will continue to provide support for training, development and
operations. Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, second from left, 4th
Infantry Division commanding general and incoming Regional Command
(South) commanding general, and 3rd Infantry Division Command Sgt.
Maj. Edd Watson, outgoing command sergeant major, uncase the
Combined Joint Task Force-4 colors during a transfer of authority
ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Monday. Regional Command South
4thInf.Div. assumes authority We will continue to build on the
relationship our former (Regional Command [South]) commanders have
built. Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera
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Berroa Training room clerk, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st
Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division Iron Horse
Strong? What makes me I joined the Army in September 2008 to
travel, serve my country and try to make a difference in the world.
I am proud to serve and continue the traditions that have already
been established by those who have served before me. I am a first
generation American in my Family, so it is important for me to help
set that trend for my Family as well. I continue to serve to help
keep our country free. It is important for me to support the guys
that fight on the front lines. My Family, friends and support
network help to keep me strong. My ability to overcome and adapt to
whatever my environment is, is what makes me Iron Horse strong. WLC
honors Commentary by Spc. Andrea G. Meyer 1st Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
The Warrior Ethos is the four basic sentences every Soldier knows
and the highlight of the Soldiers Creed. It is not just something
we said in Basic Training every morning, but it serves as a
guideline for what it takes to be a true Soldier set forth by those
who have served before us, the ones who gave their lives so that
you and I could be here today. I will always place the mission
first. When you become a Soldier, you take an oath to defend the
American way of life and the American people. American Soldiers are
willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to defend that freedom, even
if that means sacrificing their lives. I will never accept defeat.
Defeat means failure, and American Soldiers are not failures. We
all have our reasons for becoming Soldiers, whether that is Family,
patriotic pride, or wanting to become a member of a team much
larger than ourselves. Those are what keep us going. Those Sgt.
Steven A. Abercrombie, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. Spc. Zachary E.
Bandli, 534th Sig. Bn. Spc. Dury Juan L. Brafort, 2nd Bn., 77th FA
Reg. Spc. Jordan M. Carey, 764th Ord. Sgt. William J. Cochran, Psy.
Ops. Company, Det. 3 Sgt. Avery T. Collins, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.
Spc. Jade A. Conteen, 404th ASB Cpl. Carlos F. Estevezceli, 1st
Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. Sgt. Zachary J. Fife, 764th Ord. Sgt. Ryan R.
Gaskins, 764th Ord. Sgt. Billie J. Getche, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.
Spc. Raul E. Gudino Jr., 704th BSB Sgt. Kristene Hahn, 5025th USAG
Sgt. Scott W. Ingle, 1st Bn., 25th Avn. Reg. Spc. Jonathan B.
Johnson, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg. Spc. Thomas C. Mcfadden, 52 Eng. Bn.
Spc. Adam R. Messenger, 764th Ord. Spc. Andrea G. Meyer, 1st STB
Spc. Noah M. Pelc, 71st EOD Sgt. Drew W. Pierpont, 2nd GSAB Spc.
Peter R. Pifer, 4th CAB Spc. Patrick A. Regan, 4th Bn., 42nd FA
Reg. Spc. Joshua E. Richardson, 10th CSH Spc. Andrew M. Sanders,
1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. Spc. Francisco Solis, 1st Bn., 12th Inf.
Reg. Spc. Jeremiah W. Stoelb, 4th Eng. Bn. Spc. April M. Thompson,
3rd STB Sgt. Naomi Thompson, 2nd GSAB Spc. Ruben M. Urquidez, 1st
Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. Spc. Crystal M. Wepman, 928th Med. Spc.
Christopher S. Whitfield, 4th BCT Sgt. Kevin M. Wood, 89th MP Spc.
Matthew O. Zevenbergen, 3rd Bn., 157th FA Reg. Spc. Patrick A.
Regan Distinguished and leadership awards Warrior Ethos a guideline
for a true Soldier Top WLC graduates Sgt. Zachary J. Fife
Distinguished awards Spc. Andrea G. Meyer Warrior Ethos awards See
WLC on Page 4 3. 3July 12, 2013 MOUNTAINEER By Staff Sgt. Henry W.
Marris III 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division Col. Michael C. Kasales relinquished command
of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to Col.
Gregory F. Sierra during a ceremony Monday at Founders Field.
Kasales said he was proud to have been commander of 3rd ABCT and
thanked the Soldiers and Families of the brigade. The Families
directly contributed to our mission success at Fort Carson and
while deployed, Kasales said. Each of the brigades accomplishments
didnt happen by luck. They were accomplished by an organization of
outstanding leaders and highly-trained troopers. Brig. Gen. Michael
A. Bills, acting senior commander, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson,
and reviewing officer for the ceremony, thanked the Soldiers of the
brigade for their continued service to the unit, the division and
the nation. Sierra From left, Col. Michael C. Kasales, outgoing
commander, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Div.;
Brig. Gen. Michael A. Bills, acting senior commander, 4th Inf. Div.
and Fort Carson; Col. Gregory F. Sierra, incoming commander, 3rd
ABCT; and Lt. Col. Edward Ballanco, commander of troops and
executive officer, 3rd ABCT; conduct an inspection of troops Monday
at Founders Field during a change of command ceremony. See 3rd ABCT
on Page 4 IronBrigadechangescommand Photos by Edward Martens 4. 4
MOUNTAINEER July 12, 2013 Your battle buddy is your best friend in
the heat of combat. Theres no better feeling than knowing someone
has your back when it counts most. But you may not realize the
hazards you and your buddies face off duty can be just as deadly as
the enemy. All military personnel have a duty and responsibility to
look out for and protect each other 24 hours a day. The Battle
Buddy Program is designed to ensure every Soldier has another
Soldier that works with him or is fully aware of his daily
activities and personal issues that may be affecting his life.
Battle buddies are empowered to take actions necessary to protect
each other, prevent unsafe or unwise actions and ensure Soldiers do
what is right, legally and morally, at all times. A battle buddy is
more than just a social companion; they are Soldiers who live the
Soldiers Creed and never leave a comrade behind. A battle buddy is
responsible for intervening or requesting assistance if a buddy is
in trouble or is in danger of committing misconduct. He is also
ready to listen and lend assistance to his buddy, regardless of day
or time. Encourage your battle buddy to get involved when he
witnesses at-risk behaviors such as drinking and driving, speeding,
texting or talking on a cell phone while driving. You have
tremendous influence with your peers, and you can make a positive
impact on their risk decisions by reaching out when they need help.
Doing nothing is never the answer make a move and always have your
buddys back. Source: Command Policy CG-01 Fort Carson Battle Buddy
Program and Battle Buddy Risk Assessment U.S. Army Combat
Readiness/Safety Center Battle Buddies & Standards
DISCIPLINEare the things we choose to defend. Those are the things
we will not fail. I will never quit is the absolute true meaning of
what an American Soldier is and the single most important part of
the ethos. Never quitting in the face of adversity and finding a
way to always accomplish any mission is what makes American
Soldiers so great. Soldiers and Families past and present have
faced a great deal of adversity in times of war and have shown much
resiliency to fight through what they have encountered and continue
to push forward. I will never leave a fallen comrade. Whether it is
in garrison or downrange, we have a responsibility to one another.
It is the part of the Warrior Ethos that makes us different from
everyone else. While our enemies will leave their weaker Soldiers
behind, we as Americans help our Soldiers no matter what.
Regardless of military occupation specialty, every Soldier plays an
important role in our team. The English author G. K. Chesterton
said it best, The true Soldier fights not because he hates what is
in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. This is
our country. This is what we love. This is what we will defend, and
this is what we will die for. I will always place the mission
first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never
leave a fallen comrade. I am a guardian of freedom and the American
way of life. I am an American Soldier. from Page 2 WLC Sierra
previously commanded 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Inf.
Div., Fort Stewart, Ga., from 2008-2011. While in command, his unit
deployed as part of an advise and assist brigade to Operations
Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. After command, Sierra was assigned to
the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., where he served
as the operations officer from 2011-2012. Sierras most recent
assignment was as a student at the College of Naval Warfare, Naval
War College in Newport, R.I. Sierra said the ceremony was about the
units legacy and what the future holds for the Soldiers and
Families of the Iron brigade. I promise to provide the best
leadership and focus I can to accom- plish our missions, while
caring for our Soldiers and Families, Sierra said. I look forward
to forging a team with the leaders, Soldiers and Families and
attacking each mission that comes our way. from Page 3 3rd ABCT
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downtown Colorado Springs. During Fort Carson Night, 57 Joint Task
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appreciation for their service to the nation and were recognized on
the arena floor, and post Soldiers competed in the wild cow-milking
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ROP1307_MIL_COL2 SHARPstanddownempowersjuniorleadersBy Sgt. Jessica
A. Parker 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division Soldiers and leaders of 4th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, took a stand against sexual
assault and harassment June 21 during the first Sexual
Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention stand down day on Fort
Carson. Following the release of the annual SHARP report for 2012,
Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army chief of staff, issued an order that
all units will conduct a SHARP stand down no later than June 25.
The Army has always been on the forefront of change; the Army is
going to a proactive stance instead of a reactive stance, said Cory
Wilson, lead instructor, Army SHARP program. This program is very
productive, and Soldiers do not have to fear being raped or
sexually assaulted, because the Army is taking measures against it.
It is possible that increased numbers could mean increased
awareness, said Staff Sgt. Dina Moreno, sexual assault response
coordinator, 4th IBCT. Soldiers are learning and realizing that
they have the right to stay safe and protected no matter the
situation. There is no place in this military organization for
sexual harassment or sexual assault, it undermines the trust and
confidence that Soldiers, civilians and Family members have
entrusted us (with) as an organization to protect them, said
Moreno. The toughest war we are fighting right now on the
battlefield is not the one that we see outside or in the news, its
the one thats within our ranks with the sexual assault and sexual
harassment, The goal is to engage and empower lower- ranking
Soldiers to take initiative to halt sexual assault and sexual
harassment, said Col. Brian Pearl, commander, 4th IBCT, 4th Inf.
Div. We are a family here, and theres good and bad things in every
family. Every family has to embrace each member of that family,
said Command Sgt. Maj. Danny Day, senior enlisted leader, 4th IBCT.
We have a good family; we ask you to take ownership of this and
take care of your family. Replacing battalion-level safety brief
formations with more personal platoon and squad-level briefings,
puts the responsibility back into the hands of the squad and team
leaders, Pearl said during a discussion with the senior leadership
of the brigade during the SHARP stand down. These first-line
supervisors know their Soldiers, and can be the first line of
defense against sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents. Its
about the environment, its about trust, and its about empowering
our junior leaders, said Pearl.Photo by Sgt. Nelson Robles Command
Sgt. Maj. Danny Day, senior enlisted leader, 4th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, speaks with leadership on the
importance of empowering junior leaders to take initiative to
reduce the amount of sexual assault and harassment cases throughout
the Army. 6. By Sgt. Jessica Parker 4th Infantry Brigade Combat
Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Soldiers from
Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, demonstrated
their proficiency in sling load operations on Fort Carson, June 20.
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off. The importance of this sling load training was to exercise the
skills learned during (Sling Load Inspectors Certification Course)
in support of the platoon-level live-fire exercise, said 1st Sgt.
Stephen Lavigne, the Battery B top enlisted Soldier. Sgt. Taylor
Bruce, gunner, Battery B, 2nd Bn., 77th FA Reg., was the Soldier on
the ground who hooked the 450-pound crate of ammunition to the
helicopter, while buf- feted by high winds and clouds of dirt, as
Sgt. John Watkins, ammunition team chief, Battery B, guided the
CH-47 to its target. Both sergeants are certified in the SLICC. The
sling load training was a part of a weeklong field exercise
including a platoon- sized element live-fire exercise. 6
MOUNTAINEER July 12, 2013 Sgt. Kurt Kaminski, flight engineer,
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Jessica Parker Chief Warrant Officers 2 Kekila Keuma and Alex
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Infantry Division, maneuver a CH-47 Chinook into position to attach
the awaiting 450-pound crate of ammunition that Sgt. Taylor Bruce,
left, gunner, Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery
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GunfighterswelcomenewcommanderStory and photo by Sgt. William Smith
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Lt. Col. Tammy L. Baugh
assumed command of the 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th
Combat Aviation Brigade, during a ceremony on Founders Field,
Tuesday. Lt. Col. David M. Moga relin- quished command of the unit
to Baugh, who last served as the requirements analyst, Joint Staff
and Department of Defense. The change of command featured the
traditional passing of the unit colors from the outgoing commander
to the ceremonial host, Col. Kenneth Hawley, commander, 25th CAB,
and then to the incoming commander. While the aviation unit is
stationed at Fort Carson, its parent unit is the 25th Infantry
Division at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. I am truly honored to be
standing here today recognizing this great organization, Hawley
said. Over the last two years, these Soldiers trans- formed from an
attack battalion that was in many ways still focused on Korea to an
attack battalion task force that deployed to combat against the
resurgent enemy in the mountains of Afghanistan. Once in
Afghanistan, the battalions Apaches developed a reputation that any
gun pilot wants; one of a deadly professional who will do anything
for the ground Soldier. The battalion executed hundreds of
missions, flying more than 38,000 hours, the highest operation
tempo of any AH-64 Apache unit in theater, Hawley said. To put that
in perspec- tive, the average annual flying hours for a battalion
in garrison is about 6,000 hours. In total, more than 500 enemy
combatants are no longer able to disrupt the buildup of
Afghanistan, its security forces and the Afghan people because of
the efforts of this battalion. More importantly, the Gunfighter
medical evacuation crews saved more than 250 coalition forces, said
Hawley. While the statistics are impressive, the Soldiers standing
before you today performed those missions not for per- sonal
reward, accolade or glory, but for their brothers and sisters on
the ground. Moga followed Hawley, welcoming Baugh and then
commending his Soldiers for their achievements. As I think about
the last two years all I can say is thank you, Moga said. When you
look out at the field you see some things that are the same as two
years ago and some that are different. One that is the same is that
you still see 491 Soldiers on that field; that is a blessing. For
the last year in combat, what I saw is their hands maintaining
helicopters that never had a mechanical problem in over 38,000
hours; I saw their hands refueling our aircraft quickly, so that
infantrymen would never have to wait for a helicopter to arrive.
One thing you dont see is any memorials to dead Soldiers, Moga
said. It may seem strange I say that, but it is the things that you
dont see that count more from our combat tour. Our number isnt
38,000 hours but our number is the number of infantrymen who lived
and came home because of the warrior spirit of our pilots. Mogas
next duty assignment is at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Baugh thanked
Moga and his Family for their support to her and the Gunfighter
Soldiers. To the troops of 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment,
you look great and I look forward to the ride, Baugh said. She
served as a platoon leader, company commander, and airspace
manager. Her military awards include the Bronze Star with two oak
leaf clusters, and Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf
cluster. Col. Kenneth Hawley, commander, 25th Combat Aviation
Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, passes the 1st Battalion, 25th
Aviation Regiment, colors to Lt. Col. Tammy L. Baugh, incoming
commander, during a change of command ceremony on Founders Field,
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4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th
Infantry Division When injuries occur on the battlefield, the
skills of the medic can save lives. These skills are honed in
training events, such as the 704th Brigade Support Battalion, 4th
Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, field exercise
held on Fort Carson, June 17-20. Company C, 704th BSB, set up a
full medical aid station in the field, the same as they would on
larger-scale exercises, and trained on trauma treatment at
different levels. The importance here is to set up the role 2
(medical aid station), since we have a lot of new people that have
come in since (the) last deploy- ment, said Capt. Michael Baddley,
commander, Company C. We are seven months off (of deployment), and
Ive only got about a dozen people out here that have set this up in
the past. The idea was to get them all to be able to pass that
knowledge from one crew to the next, he said. Its a great chance
for us to set up and see where were at in preparation for Mountain
Strike, a collective training event to be held in August that will
evaluate company-level operations across all of the 4th IBCT
battalions. The nine-day exercise will simulate the brigades
anticipated mission to advise and assist Afghan Security Forces in
2014, and will prepare the brigade for its rotation to the National
Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., in November. The medics also
had the opportunity to train in air medevac procedures, with the
assistance of 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation
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MENU&BUFFET* *Chargeperpound A June 28 memorandum designated
several local areas and establishments off limits to Fort Carson
Soldiers. Per the memorandum, all Fort Carson uniformed personnel
are prohibited from entering the following areas and establishments
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MOUNTAINEER Miscellaneous Air Force Prior Service Program is open
to certain former members of the military branches as well as those
currently serving in the Reserve and Guard. The program has three
categories of oppor- tunity: direct duty with no requirement for
completed years of service; direct duty with a requirement for
completed years of service (plus or minus nine months); and various
retraining opportunities. The key element for those wanting to join
through the program is their most recent military job. Those
interested can contact a local recruiter to determine eligibility.
For more information or to locate a recruiter, visit
http://www.airforce.com/contact- us/faq/prior-service/ or call
719-548-9899/8993. Self-help weed control program Department of
Defense regulations require training for people applying pesticides
on military installations. Units interested in participating in the
program must send Soldiers for training on the proper handling,
transportation and application of herbicides. Once individuals are
properly trained by the Directorate of Public Works base operations
contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, Soldiers can be issued
the appropriate products and equipment so units can treat weeds in
rocked areas around their unit. Weed control training sessions for
Soldiers are available the first and third Monday of the month
through September from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3711. Products
and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a hand receipt.
Each unit may send up to five people for training. For more
information about the DPW Self-Help Weed Control Program, call
896-0852. Finance travel processing All inbound and outbound
Temporary Lodging Expense, Do it Yourself Moves, servicemember and
Family member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay inquiries
will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Call 526-4454 or
524-2594 for more information. First SergeantsBarracks Program 2020
is located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office assists
Soldiers with room assignments and terminations. For more
information call 526-9707. Recycle incentive program The
Directorate of Public Works has an incentive program to prevent
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Participating
battalions can earn monetary rewards for turning recyclable
materials in to the Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155.
Points are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned in
and every participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call
526-5898 for more information about the program. Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club The Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the
second Tuesday of each month at 840 OConnell Blvd. from 11:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all active members and those
interested in becoming future SAMC members. The club was originally
a U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncom- missioned
officers but is now an Armywide program for those who meet the
criteria and have proven themselves to be outstanding NCOs through
a board/ leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class
Ramsey Flores at 832-498-1402 or [email protected] for
information. Directorate of Public Works services DPW is
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Carson. Services
range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units
with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone
numbers and points of contact for services: Facility repair/service
orders Fort Carson Support Services service order desk can be
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- cies or routine
tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other
facility damage. Refuse/trash and recycling Call Eric Bailey at
719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. [email protected] when needing
trash containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is
required. Facility custodial services Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670
or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ mail.mil for service needs or to
report complaints. Elevator maintenance Call Bryan Dorcey at
526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. [email protected]. Motor pool sludge
removal/disposal Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email
[email protected]. Repair and utility/self-help Call Gary
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ @mail.mil. Use this
number to obtain self-help tools and equipment or a motorized
sweeper. Base operations contracting officer representative Call
Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email [email protected] for
questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor
response to service orders. Portable latrines Call Jerald Just at
524-0786 or email [email protected] to request latrines,
for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. Signs Call
Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924
or email [email protected] to request a facility, parking or
regulatory traffic sign. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service
office is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building
1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563.
The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays and weekends is
526-0051. Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings are held
Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers
must be private to sergeant first class with a minimum General
Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher on
the Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call
524-2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Casualty
Notification/Assistance Officer training is held Wednesday through
July 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Chapel. Class is limited
to the first 50 people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. Retirement
briefings are held from 8 a.m. to noon the second and third
Wednesday of each month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center,
building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. The
Retirement Services Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to
the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. ETS briefings for
enlisted personnel are held the first and third Wednesday of each
month. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first- come, first-served
basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their expiration term of
service, but must attend no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more
information. Disposition Services Defense Logistics Agency
Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in building 381,
conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations
discuss DLA processes to include turning in excess property,
reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special
handling of property and environmental needs. To schedule an
orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.
[email protected] for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at
[email protected] for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory
at [email protected]. Reassignment briefings are held Tuesdays
in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign in for
Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the briefing starts at
7:30 a.m. Sign in for personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1
p.m., with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required
to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by their
physician and battalion commander, and a pen to complete forms.
Call 526-4730/4583 for details. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings
are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at the
education center, building 1117, room 120. Call University of
Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more
information. Hours of Operation Central Issue Facility
In-processing Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Initial and
partial issues Monday- Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Cash
sales/report of survey Monday- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Direct exchange and partial turn ins Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30
a.m. Full turn ins by appointment only; call 526-3321. Unit issues
and turn ins require approval, call 526-5512/6477. Education Center
hours of operation The Mountain 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 11 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Army Learning Center Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support andArmy
PersonnelTesting Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Repair and Utility self-help has moved to building 217 and is open
Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Medical Activity Correspondence
Department office hours The Correspondence (Release of Information)
Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-
Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and
federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Work
Management Branch The DPW Work Management Branch, responsible for
processing work orders Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA
Form 4283 is open for processing work orders and other in-person
support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support
is by appointment only, call 526-2900. The Work Management Branch
is located in building 1219. Legal services provided at the Soldier
Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP
process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers of attorney
or notary services to Soldiers processing through the SRP.
Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can
receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at the main legal
office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the
Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares powers of
attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from 8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Special Forces briefings are held Wednesdays
from noon to 1 p.m. Special Operations Forces briefings are held
Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Briefings are held in building 1430, room
123. Call 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Fort
Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Friday
Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch:
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Wolf Breakfast:
6:45-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30
p.m. Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex) Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Closed Breakfast: 7-9
a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed LaRochelle 10th
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Dinner: Closed 14. 14 MOUNTAINEER July 12, 2013 Story and photos by
Sgt. Nelson Robles 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
Office, 4th Infantry Division On the modern battlefield, Soldiers
are not alone in the fight. Army aviation is a radio call away to
provide close combat attack support, but Soldiers have to know how
to ask for this help. The Digital Air Ground Integration program
uses the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer system, where
Soldiers work alongside a combat aviation team to improve
communication skills. The simulator consists of a full digital
AH-64D Apache Longbow cockpit and a ground com- mand center that
can work together to service targets on the virtual battlefield.
Soldiers monitor their convoy and radio for support when needed
along the route as the digital Apache circles and maneuvers around
them. Through this training we hope Soldiers gain confidence in
Army attack aviation and become familiar with techniques and
tactics to help them become successful on the battlefield, said
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Keith Knicely, AH-64D pilot in command,
Company A, 1st Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade. During
missions on a deployment, anyone can call for CCA support and
generally its lower enlisted who radio for it, Knicely said. Many
are inexperienced in communi- cating with CCA teams and get caught
up in radio etiquette instead of just saying what they need,
Knicely pointed out when speaking of his previous experiences. We
hope they get the confidence here so when they get to Afghanistan,
it is second nature. Some of the Soldiers attending this training
have already relied on CCA support during recent deployments to the
Middle East. Others were experiencing this for the first time, and
having the aviation team there to interact with and learn from
added to the experience for both groups. It was helpful to have the
actual pilots there and speak to them instead of just a simulator,
said Staff Sgt. Justin Holmes, senior scout, 3rd Squadron, 61st
Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division. For someone who hasnt had any (deployment) experience,
the training today mirrored what actually happens when deployed.
Its something everyone needs to know; it is important. Chief
Warrant Officer 2 Brian Howard, tactical operations officer, 1st
Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, receives target
information while piloting a virtual AH-64D Apache Longbow, June
11. Dan Krueger, right, battle master, Aviation Combined Arms
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Hospital plan limits pain for patientsBy Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
Medical Department Activity Public Affairs Office The Department of
Defenses mandatory furlough began this week. As a result, more than
1,250 civilians with the Fort Carson Medical Department Activity
will be out of the hospital and its clinics for 11 days, or 88 work
hours, from July through September. To mitigate the effects of the
furlough on patients, hospital leadership developed a plan that
allows the clinics to continue to see patients without compromising
the standard of care given. The furlough will not affect the
quality or safety of care we give our patients, said Col. Thomas
Rogers, Fort Carson Medical Department Activity deputy commander
for clinical services. Our clinics will remain open and manned by
the same active-duty providers who are there on other days. We will
lose the majority of our (civilian) employees on Fridays, but there
are many clinics that are spreading out the furlough time (during
the week) to allow us to carry on our daily missions. To keep in
step with the rest of Fort Carson, the majority of the hospitals
civilians will take Fridays off as their mandatory furlough day.
Friday is generally our lowest demand day in the (Family Medicine)
clinics, said Maj. Ramona Decker, head nurse for Family Medicine
Services. But, we also wanted to follow what the post was doing,
since a lot of our staff have spouses who also work on post and are
being furloughed on Fridays. On Fridays, clinics will be manned by
active-duty Army medics who will screen patients instead of
civilian nurses. In order to compensate for the personnel
shortages, the Warrior Family Medicine Clinic will be closed so its
military staff can join forces with the Iron Horse Family Medicine
Clinic staff. Robinson Family Medicine Clinic will remain open
during the furlough. Beneficiaries with acute issues may be
referred to these two clinics. For inpatient care and pediatrics,
our nursing staff (members) are rotating their furlough days
(during the week), so we will have (registered nurses) and
(licensed practical nurses) available throughout the week, said Lt.
Col. Julie Tullberg, Department of Medicine chief. Even with the
consolidation, the clinics will not be at full staffing on furlough
days. This means they will not be able to see the same number of
patients as on a normal day. Pediatrics has 12 providers who each
see an average of 17-20 patients a day. Of those 12, only four
providers are active duty and will be working on the furlough days.
So, instead of seeing almost 250 patients a day, the clinic will
see around 80 on Fridays during the furlough. Because we are not
going to have our normal nursing staff, we are not going to have
routine immunizations in the pediatrics clinic on Fridays, said
Tullberg. So if you need a well-baby appointment, it will not be
scheduled on a Friday. The allergy, dermatology and neurology
clinics have numerous active-duty providers. The civilian nurses
there are rotating their days off in order to continue to provide
appointments on Fridays, although they will still have fewer
appointments available than Mondays through Thursdays. We are
asking that on Fridays, patients make appointments only for acute
concerns, things that cant wait until Monday, said Decker. Nearly
80 percent of staffing of Evans Army Community Hospital comes from
our dedicated civilian staff, said Lt. Col. Eric Poulsen, Fort
Carson Medical Department Activity deputy commander for
administration. On furlough days, there will be some increases in
wait times and fewer appointments, but we have made every effort to
minimize the impact on our patients. While the majority of the
hospitals civilian staff are scheduled to work one less day a week
through September, more than 330 civilians will not be affected by
the furlough. We have exemptions that are in place that enable us
to continue our critical missions, such as inpatient services and
(obstetrics), said Rogers. These exemptions were determined on a
strictly clinical basis, of what areas needed to be open. The
hospital leadership has included in its furlough mitigation plan
contingencies for when staff members must work past their regular
duty day. Overtime is not something that we are going to disregard,
we know that we are going to need overtime, said Rogers. If we have
mothers that are laboring we have to have staff present. We are not
going to send someone home just because of the furlough. Patient
care will always come first, and we will be able to allow overtime
in those cases. We want our patients to know a few things, said
Decker. If they need care on Friday, we are open and here for them,
and the quality of care they receive on furlough days will be equal
to any other day. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth Capt. Andrew
Gilbert, chief of Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic, does a pre-operative
check on a patient. During the upcoming mandatory furlough, the
Fort Carson Medical Department Activity clinics will have less
appointments available. We will lose the majority of our (civilian)
employees on Fridays, but there are many clinics that are spreading
out the furlough time (during the week) to allow us to carry on our
daily missions. Col. Thomas Rogers Clinics closed Fridays Primary
Care Premier Clinic Warrior Family Medicine Clinic (consolidated
with Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic) Specialty
Acupuncture/Chiropractic Audiology Disease Management Nutrition
Care Clinic Pain Clinic Soldier Readiness Processing Limited
appointments less than 50-percent, Mondays and Fridays Primary Care
Internal Medicine Pediatrics Specialty Allergy Audiology Ears, Nose
and Throat General Surgery Gastroenterology Optometry/Ophthalmology
Orthopedics Podiatry Physical Exams Wellness Center Reduced
appointments about 80 percent, Mondays-Fridays Specialty Behavioral
Health OB/GYN Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Urology Tips
for patients Evans Army Community Hospital officials recommend the
following tips to their patients during the furlough: Pharmacy Go
early or late in the day when patient volume is lower. For
prescriptions with refills remaining, call 524-4081. Use Secure
Messaging Service SMS is a web- based tool that allows patients to
ask questions, request refills, or search for patient information.
Register with primary health care provider. Schedule appointments
Monday-Thursday when clinics are operating at higher capability.
Fridays will be primarily limited to acute/ urgent needs. Use the
Emergency Room only for emergencies. 16. 16 MOUNTAINEER July 12,
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photo by Susan C. Galentine Directorate of Public Works public
relations Reaching the goal of net zero waste at Fort Carson is
getting a boost through a waste service contract that began in May,
which includes the task of collecting compostable waste at several
dining facilities and the commissary. Six Nations, the new recycle
and refuse contractor, subcontracts with local company Bestway
Disposal for collection of the food waste. Daily collection runs
are made to the Wolf, Stack and Warfighter dining facilities to
pick up pre-consumer food waste and what was left on patrons plates
at the dining facilities. The commissary will begin composting
spoiled food within the next several weeks, when it receives a
large-scale compactor. Organic waste typically is the second
largest percentage of municipal waste behind paper products, said
Eric Bailey, recycle program manager, Operations and Maintenance
Division, Directorate of Public Works. Having large generators of
that material on post, we believe its an easy approach to putting
another major dent in landfill-bound materials. The dining
facilities generate about 150 pounds of food waste per meal, said
Jack Haflett, DPW pollution prevention coordinator. At the
commissary, nearly 70 percent of the waste disposed of is from food
spoilage. Bailey estimates that through the compost collection
effort, up to 1,200 tons of food waste will be collected and
diverted from going to the landfill yearly. Many items are
compostable, to include such things as fruit and vegetable peels,
meat, tea bags, coffee grounds, bread, egg shells and various paper
products. At its end state, the waste becomes beneficial again,
becoming compost through natural decomposition of the material with
other wastes (such as bio-solids, gypsum, wood, yard wastes, etc.).
Once the compost process is complete, it can be used as natural
fertilizer that is rich in nutrients, explained Bailey. Sgt. Donald
Dew, repair and utility noncom- missioned officer at Wolf Dining
Facility, 43rd Sustainment Brigade, was trained by the contractor
when composting was begun at the facility. Food waste from Wolf
DFAC fills both waste containers located at the back of the
facility daily, said Dew. Dew, a born and raised farm boy from
North Dakota likes the idea that through his DFACs composting
efforts, landfill disposal is avoided and the food eventually
becomes fertilizer. Initiatives on Fort Carson, such as composting,
can help drive community behavior. As the installation invests in
composting, Haflett hopes it contributes to an even wider push for
composting even possibly to peoples homes. The amounts of composted
waste collected at the three DFACs and commissary will be measured
periodically to evaluate the progress of the program and help
determine if it should be expanded to other Fort Carson facilities
where food is served, including restaurants, schools and child
development centers. The DPW headquarters, building 1219, led the
initial composting effort for Fort Carson in June 2012 when it
began collecting food waste and paper products. Haflett estimates
that the DPW has diverted 3,000 pounds of compostable waste, about
70 percent of the total waste from the building, from going to the
landfill. Sgt. Antonia Moss, 43rd Sustainment Brigade food service
training noncommissioned officer in charge for the Wolf Dining
Facility, empties leftover scrambled eggs into a bin for
compostable food waste. Garbage in, compost out New service
collects food wasteUnits, directorates and tenants interested in
composting at their facilities can call the Directorate of Public
Works pollution prevention coordinator at 526-4340 for more
information. 17. 17July 12, 2013 MOUNTAINEER Story and photo by
Andrea Stone Mountaineer staff Seven years ago, six people met in a
room on the second floor of Army Community Service to discuss the
needs of Soldiers wounded in combat. Out of that group has grown
the Colorado Injured Military Support Network, a statewide network
with an email distribution list of more than 700. The groups
mission is to provide support and services to wounded
servicemembers, to help them meet the complex challenges they face
as they continue their military careers or transition to civilian
life. Our initial focus was to at least establish a (safety) net to
catch some of those injured veterans whove fallen through the
cracks, but at the same time, there are programs that benefit
active duty as well, said Nate Nugin, CIMS co-facilitator and one
of the founders, and Family Enrichment Program manager for ACS. The
group celebrated its anniversary June 28 at the Armed Services
YMCA. Fort Carson Military Family Life counselors, as well as
representatives from ACS, Warrior Family Community Partnership and
the garrison attended. I understand that this group has been
together for seven years now, said Lt. Col. Gregory Hardy, plans
and operations officer, Directorate of Plans, Training,
Mobilization and Security. To me, that says youre not in it for the
thanks. Youre in it for the peace and joy that fills your heart
when (you) lose (yourself) in the service of others. Know that you
are making a difference. Youre helping individuals. Youre helping
Families. The goal of the monthly meetings is to connect different
organizations and individuals who serve the military, especially
wounded warriors. Sometimes providers may not know all the programs
and services that are already available. The idea is that, for
everybody that has a need, theres probably a program out there that
might benefit (them), and, conversely, for every individual,
organization or agency that offers services out there, theres
probably someone who needs those services, Nugin said. Over the
years, there have been organizations and individuals at CIMS that
retrofit vehicles or houses for injured servicemembers, offer
counseling services for them and their Families and offer
scholarships or educational benefits. Some of the groups involved
have been faith-based organizations, some are charitable
organizations and others are individual practices. However, if
people come to CIMS with a financial motive, looking to drum up
business or find a new source of clients, they are asked to leave.
Thats not the intent. The intent is to reach out and provide
services and support to that target population, Nugin said. If you
have a true desire to serve those who serve, and its not for
primarily financial gain, then this is a place that you can come.
The group is informal, without bylaws or officers. Attendees bring
their lunches, listen to speakers and have an opportunity to
network at the end. People have come to meetings from as far north
as Cheyenne, Wyo., and as far south as Durango and Trinidad. Lots
of folks come, and one of the comments is, Ive never seen anything
quite like this, Nugin said. The longevity of CIMS is really
impressive to me, that people continue to come with no expectation
beyond finding out about other programs, individuals,
organizations, that might be able to fill a need that they cant.
The meetings, at 11 a.m. the last Friday of every month at the
Armed Services YMCA, are open to anyone and no registration is
needed. Its a great program, said Nugin. The spirit of Fort Carson
is at the YMCA every fourth Friday at CIMS. Michelle Slattery,
Veterans Trauma Court evaluator and professional research
associateatUniversityofColoradoColorado Springs, addresses
attendees at the Colorado Injured Military Support Network at the
Armed Services YMCA, June 28. Groupserves woundedwarriors 18.
19July 12, 2013 MOUNTAINEER18 MOUNTAINEER July 12, 2013
Spc.Joseph,McCarthy,intelligenceanalyst,HeadquartersandHeadquartersCompany,1stArmoredBattalion,67thArmoredRegiment,2ndArmoredBrigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, washes down his M1165 Expanded
Capacity General Purpose Vehicle after spending 14 days in the
Mojave Desert during a rotation to the National Training Center,
Fort Irwin, Calif., June 29. The Soldiers cleaned more than 1,500
vehicles before returning to Fort Carson. Soldiers of 2nd Armored
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, sleep under the stars
as they prepare to leave for a new location early the next morning
during the brigades rotation to the National Training Center, Fort
Irwin, Calif., June 25. Soldiers of the brigade would routinely
have to pack up and momentarily live in the elements, as the
brigade would jump multiple times during the simulated battle. By
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division FORT IRWIN, Calif. A
monthlong exercise in the Mojave Desert concluded July 5 for more
than 3,500 Soldiers from the Warhorse Brigade at the National
Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif. The training event, which began
June 4, focused on the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, conducting multiple training objectives
including offensive and defensive operations, movement to contact
operations, logistical resupply and key leader engagements. In 21
years in the Army and 10 rotations at training centers, I have
never seen a brigade combat team come out with a better state of
readiness or to have been so successful as 2nd Brigade was, said
Lt. Col. Andrew Koloski, deputy commanding officer, 2nd ABCT, 4th
Inf. Div. Warhorse Soldiers took advantage of the wide open spaces
at NTC to conduct training from company through brigade levels in
order to prepare for a hybrid threat. Training here gives us the
flexibility to maneuver on open ground against a common enemy with
similar capabilities and maneuver through an urban environment
while destroying an insurgent threat, said Capt. Nicholas Rinaldi,
commander, Company C, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd ABCT.
Rinaldi, who has been in command a few months, said he cherished
the training with his Soldiers. Its great and I wouldnt trade it
for anything, said Rinaldi. These guys work extremely hard to make
sure that our vehicles are ready to go, that they are trained
properly and when we execute a mission, they always succeed.
Soldiers also said they enjoyed the training. The training was
pretty good, said Spc. Christopher Drawbond, armor crewman, Company
C, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg. This was the first time I have really
done force-on-force training. Prior to conducting the brigade
force-on-force training, Drawbond and his unit participated in
battalion level live-fire training. It was definitely an
eye-opening experience, said Drawbond. You have to be cognizant of
a lot more, and know what the units to your left and right are
doing at all times. Brigade senior leadership said the Soldiers
came prepared to accomplish any mission thrown at them during the
challenging month. Whether it was a Soldier pumping fuel from a
support battalion or a loader on a tank from one of our two
combined arms battalions; from the entire spectrum, everyone had to
be on their game in order for the brigade to succeed, said Koloski.
I think the Soldiers at all levels were really challenged and they
brought all of their training in their military occupation
specialty to bear. Rinaldi echoed Koloskis statement and said while
his Soldiers came into the exercise well trained, they came out of
it with more knowledge and skills. The Soldiers are extremely well
trained, said Rinaldi. This is our second collective training
exercise, and I thought we were completely trained after Pion
Canyon (Maneuver Site). We came out here and learned a whole bunch
of new things. Everyone learned something out here. Koloski said
attending a major training center is an important part to preparing
for deployment. Do everything in your power to come to the National
Training Center or go to the Joint Readiness Training Center at
Fort Polk, La., because those are where your final skills are honed
and where you are really tested, he said. With an upcoming mission
to deploy to Kuwait later this year as the U.S. Central Command
theatre reserve, the brigade leadership said they feel the brigade
is ready for anything. Coming out of here, this is probably the
most prepared and ready brigade in the United tates Army, said
Koloski. Photos by Sgt. Marcus Fichtl Spc. Bradley Duck,
information technology specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters
Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat
Team, 4nd Infantry Division, provides security for a UH-60 Black
Hawk helicopter before it takes off from Tactical Assembly Area
Warhorse at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., June
17. Leaders used the helicopter to conduct an assessment of the
battlefield before conducting planning operations. 19. 20
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Moody With deepest regret to the family of the deceased. Anyone
having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact
2nd Lt. Alex Wood at 618-409-9244. Spc. Ember Alt With deepest
regret to the family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against
or indebtedness to her estate should contact 1st Lt. Jennifer Meier
at 524-4062. Upcoming events Summer food service The Fountain-Fort
Carson School District offers meals to children without charge at
Aragon Elementary School, located at 211 S. Main St. in Fountain,
and Abrams Elementary School, located at 600 Chiles Ave. on Fort
Carson. Breakfast and lunch will be offered Monday-Friday from
7:15-8:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through July 19. General
announcements Voting assistance The Voting Assistance Office is
located in building 1218, room 212, and regular hours during
furlough are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Call 526-3963 for
assistance, or additional information can be found at
http://www.fvap.gov. Seeking volunteers Cub Scout Pack 164 needs
scouts and adult volunteers who enjoy the outdoors, camping,
climbing, sports, helping the community and more. Contact Sara
Ehrhart, committee chair, 785-226-0267,
troop(underscore)[email protected]. Water quality report The
Directorate of Public Works has issued its annual water quality
report. Fort Carsons water, supplied by Colorado Springs Utilities,
is of high quality and has been for many years. The report can be
viewed at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW. School lunch and
breakfast program School District 8 is accepting applications for
the national School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.
Application forms are being provided to all homes with a letter to
parents. Additional copies are available in each school. The
information provided on the application is confidential and will be
used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying
data. Applications may be submitted any time during the school
year. Contact Dawn Muniz at 719-382-1334 or email [email protected]
for more information. Immunizations for summer vacations If
traveling out of the country, ensure vaccinations are up to date.
It takes about two weeks to develop immunity after vaccination.
Call the travel clinic, 526-2939, to schedule shots. Speed limit
changes The existing 40 mph speed limit on Butts Road between
Wilderness and Airfield roads has been reduced to 30 mph. Call
526-9267 for information regarding the change. Same day
appointments Evans Army Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics,
Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under
an appointment model called Open Access, offering same day
appointments. Beneficiaries may not be offered the exact hour they
want. Call the Access to Care Line, 526-2273, to make an
appointment. Homes offered to wildfire victims Tierra Vista
Communities on Schriever Air Force Base is offering six to 12 month
leases to Colorado residents displaced by the wildfire. Call
683-3660 for more information. Transfer military hospital or clinic
when relocating TRICARE Online users must update their military
hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate.
Transferring military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL does
not automatically transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Hepatitis A alert An
outbreak of hepatitis A is believed to be associated with Townsend
Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries purchased from
Costco and possibly other retail locations. The Fort Carson
Commissary does not sell this product. TRICARE beneficiaries who
ate Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen berries in the
past 14 days should contact their assigned health care provider or
the Department of Preventive Medicine, 526-2939, to discuss the
need for hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin injections.
Exceptional Family Member Program hours change Evans Army Community
Hospitals EFMP office increased its hours of operation to better
accommodate the needs of servicemembers and Families. The new hours
are: Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to
noon. The EFMP office is located in the hospitals Woods Soldier
Family Care Center, room 2124 on the second floor near the central
stairs. Contact the EFMP Nurse Administrator at 503-7442 for more
information. TRICARE challenges UnitedHealthcare Military &
Veterans assumed management of the TRICARE program for the western
region April 1. There are no changes to supported benefits for
TRICARE beneficiaries and all existing referrals for covered
benefits will be honored by UMV. Questions about covered benefits
or TRICARE coverage should be directed to the TRICARE Service
Center inside Evans Army Community Hospital or UMV at 888-874-9378.
For more information, visit https://www.uhcmilitarywest.com.
Changes to dining facility The Evans Army Community Hospital DFAC
has reduced menu options on weekends and holidays. Weekends and
federal holiday hours are: breakfast, 6:30-8:30 a.m.; lunch, 11
a.m. to 1 p.m.; and dinner, 4-5:30 p.m. The DFAC offers an
assortment of nutritious grab-n-go items during these meal hours:
breakfast assorted beverages, cold cereal, assorted pastries,
hard-boiled eggs, breakfast burritos, scones, muffins, fresh fruit
and yogurt; lunch and dinner assorted beverages, assorted pre-made
sandwiches, assorted pre-made salads, fresh fruit, yogurt and
assorted desserts. Call 526-7968 or 7973 for more information.
Library program Tutor.com for military Families offers homework and
studying help from a professional tutor, any time of day or night,
free for K-12 students in military Families. Expert tutors are
available online 24/7 to help students in more than 16 subjects,
including math, science, English and social studies. Tutor.com can
also help with standardized test prep, Advance Placement exams and
with college essays. Visit http://www.tutor.com/military for more
information. Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey Patients may
fill out and return the APLSS to help minimize the impact of budget
cuts on medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives
funding based on patients seen and customer satisfaction. Positive
surveys returned can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and
departments and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for more
information. Adult immunizations Adult patients can visit their
Family Medicine Clinics for all immunizations. The Allergy Clinic
will no longer provide adult immunizations. Contact your primary
medical provider or clinic for more information Seeking volunteers
Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committee
members. No experience is needed. Training will be provided by Boy
Scouts of America staff. There is always a need for new volunteers
to fill positions or just help out at various activities. Contact
the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson at [email protected] or the
Cub Master, Robert Jepsen, [email protected] and put Scout
Volunteer in the subject line. Triple Threat expands The Southeast
Family Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple Threat meetings
for Family members of military personnel dealing with
post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado
Springs. Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or
[email protected] for details. Medications self-care program
suspended Due to fiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospital
is suspending the over- the-counter medication self-care program.
All self-care classes have been cancelled pending further
information, and training information will be removed from the
Evans Preventive Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive Medicine at
526-8201 for more information. Operation Mentor Big Brothers Big
Sisters seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to
participate in the military mentoring program, which matches
children with adult volunteers who serve as positive role models.
Visit http://www. biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information.
Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 The Directorate of
Emergency Services operates Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6
p.m., regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along
Essayons Road, which is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is al