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WCAP Soldier earns gold at Olympics

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With an Olympic record-breaking performance in the Women’s Skeet event, 1st Lt. Amber English captures Olympic Gold July 26 with a score of 56/60. English, a Colorado Springs native, is a logistics officer and World Class Athlete Program Soldier at Fort Carson. She competes and trains as a member of WCAP and the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit.

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QR code provides customers quick accessBy Eric E. ParrisFort Carson Public Affairs Office

For quick access to information, QR codes are used by private companies as well as federal, state and local governments.

The Fort Carson ID Card and Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) section has recently added a QR code to provide its customers access to information they will need to update ID cards and any transaction within DEERS.

The QR code will provide access to more

information people need. “We saw a need to educate people on what was

needed, so a QR code was created,” said Maria Mangual Diaz, ID/DEERS site security manager.

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“The day that it occurred, I remembered the silence that went out all over the Chaplains’ Corps, I remembered standing in the place where chaplains met every week … and I wondered how this was going to impact us,” said Retired Capt. Raymond Pettitt, chaplain, about Capt. Dale A. Goetz, who was killed in action (KIA) Aug. 30, 2010.

Fort Carson chaplains, U.S. Postal Service leaders, political officials, Family, friends and community members gathered at the Briargate Post Office to witness the official renaming of the building July 23 in Colorado Springs.

Pettitt spoke of Goetz, sharing memories that tugged at his emotions as he stood at the podium, but always with a positive light. As a chaplain, he expressed how much of the time chaplains are needed during crises, but said Goetz was always asking, “How can I help.”

In December, an announcement was made that the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Rep. Doug Lamborn’s legislation to name the Briargate Post Office to honor Goetz.

Christy Goetz-Bixby said she was

surprised when she was approached about the renaming, and at first was hesitant, but hopes the renaming will serve for others to remember her late husband.

“This is amazing, such an honor, Dale would not want that,” Goetz-Bixby said. “But I am honored to be his widow and honored that he gave the ultimate for God and the country. And to have everyone remember — in the post office — is truly a blessing and honor.”

She said Dale was very optimistic, competitive, and fun and explained how much of a Family-man he was and how much he loved his three sons.

“It’s important to me that he was a Godly man and loved God and his country, and evidence today shows that’s truly who he was,” she said.

Alex Howell served on the pararescue team that received the radio call when Goetz and four other Soldiers were killed.

Howell recalled packing up and flying out to the site but remembered there were no survivors. Goetz and the other Soldiers: Pfc. Chad D. Clements, Staff Sgt. Jesse Infante,

Photo by Amber Martin

(From left) Rep. Doug Lamborn, 5th District of Colorado; Caleb Goetz, Landon Goetz and Joel Goetz, sons of former Capt. Dale Goetz, chaplain, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; and Christy Goetz-Bixby, widow of Goetz, reveal the plaque that will be placed on the newly renamed Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Post Office July 23.See Goetz on Page 4


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Using a cell phone provides access to the code.

“The purpose is to scan the QR code, so prior to getting here, they know exactly what to bring, so they don’t wait and then be told what to bring and then have to leave and come back,” said Dr. Kim Henry, Fort Carson Military

Personnel Division chief. “It can reduce the stress of the customer.”

Even though the required documents are on the DEERS section on the Fort Carson website at https://www.carson.

army.mil, the QR code is another way to provide access to customers.

“It’s another means to communicate what’s required, and hopefully, it will save them time,” said Michael Pierson, ID/DEERS chief.

Currently, the QR code is located at the ID card office on O’Connell Boulevard, the Main Exchange and with the 4th Infantry Division brigades.

Soldiers will have access to the information they need at the brigade level, Mangual Diaz said.

About 200 patrons are seen every day, Monday-Friday at the ID/DEERS office and about another 200 are seen every day at the military personnel section at the Mountain Post Soldier Center.

The QR Code is a way to meet all

the customers’ needs.For disabled American veterans who

haven’t been on post in a while, they may not know exactly what forms they need, so the code provides that information, Mangual Diaz said.

The ID/DEERS section is open for appointments and walk-ins. Appointments can be made at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/.

Providing customers with quality service and saving them time is what the ID/DEERS section personnel strive to do, and the QR code provides that service.

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Staff Sgt. Kevin J. Kessler and Staff Sgt. Matthew J. West, were all flown back to the main base.

Of all the calls Howell has made, seeing the chaplain badge was something that stuck with him, and when he returned from his deployment, he reached out to Goetz’ church. His efforts to contact the Family were fruitful, as he has remained friends of the Family for the last decade. He said it was good to see Goetz honored in this way.

“(This event) is more about witnessing how we recognize our troops. That’s an important thing we do as a country is to recognize our troops, especially the ones who have fallen,” Howell said. “(It is also) for the Family (and) the guys who are in uniform right now. It does feel really great to know that we are involved with continuous recognition, and to never forget.”

Lamborn spoke of Goetz’ many educational accomplishments and his military service where he served in Washington, Japan, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Goetz served with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and served for 11 years before being paying the ultimate sacrifice on his third deployment. He died in the Arghandab River Valley, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He is the first Army chaplain killed in action since 1970, during the Vietnam War.

“Chaplain Goetz risked his life because of his core values: his love, service and sacrifice for his Soldiers,” Lamborn said. “Chaplain Goetz repeatedly answered the call of duty to his country. (He) served with great distinction, rose with rank throughout his military career (and) his lifelong and selfless commitment to the defense of America, American values and the American way of life is why we honor him today. He is an American hero who spent his life serving others and spreading his faith.”

Col. Mark Stewart, senior command chaplain, Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division, said he was most touched by Christy Goetz-Bixby and her strength.

“(I reached out to her) and she ended up ministering to me,” he said.

Stewar t commended the congressman’s staff as well as the USPS staff for putting the event together and working with the chaplains on Fort Carson.

“This is remarkably poignant, meaningful and … not only seeing all of the chaplains and religious affairs specialists, but seeing that the community at large and the congressman, in particular, his energy behind this came together to see Dale honored this way,” Stewart said.

Stewart said events such as this help to clarify the calling of those considering the job.

“It helps us to know that there was a chaplain (who) absolutely identified as a ‘dirty boots’ (chaplain who was) down in the mud, in the Humvee, in the motor pool, in the field, on combat and in this case, convoys, with Soldiers sharing the risks,” Stewart said. “But he wasn’t just that, he had a fully integrated faith.”

Among the many chaplains in attendance, Maj. Gen. Thomas Solhjem, the U.S. Army’s 25th chief of chaplains, served as a guest speaker. He spoke about the history of the Chaplain Corps, which was established in 1775 when the mode of transportation and the pay were vastly different from today.

“I don’t know Dale’s story of calling … (but) I know that at some point in time, God said, ‘Dale this is what I want you to do.’ And he answered that call and put on the uniform — being willing to accept whatever that call may require,” Solhjem added.

Dale was doing what he was called to do, Solhjem said.

“Dale is deserving of the honor because he serves the truth of who a chaplain is,” Pettitt said. “Chaplaincy is more than just what you see. … So today I honor Dale and say, ‘Dale, I hope to see you one day, and when I do, I will see you and I will salute you, because you were everything that we needed you to be.’”

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Photo by Amber Martin

Col. Mark Stewart, senior command chaplain, Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division, and attendees including Joel Goetz, Caleb Goetz and Landon Goetz, sons of former Capt. Dale Goetz, chaplain, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and Alex Howell, airmen who was part of the pararescue team that was sent to recover Goetz, stand during a dedication ceremony July 23, 2021, where the Briargate post office was renamed to Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz post office.

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EOD Soldiers tackle critical missionsBy Walter HamArmy News Service

Editor’s note: The following article was edited to highlight Fort Carson Explosive Ordnance Disposal hiring days at the Main Exchange Aug. 9-13. The 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) has battalions in the Western half of the U.S., and Fort Carson is home to the 242nd EOD Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). The story below emphasizes the various work of EOD Soldiers and their mission.

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland — U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians save lives and enable operations by confronting and defeating everything from hand grenades to nuclear weapons.

Across the nation and around the world, EOD Soldiers take on the explosives devices that can harm people and hinder operations during combat missions and training exercises.

When a 120mm round got stuck in the barrel of an M1A1 Abrams

See EOD on Page 9

Staff Sgt. Caleb S. Canales and Sgt. James L. Phan, explosive ordnance

disposal (EOD) technicians from the 759th EOD Company, 3rd EOD

Battalion, 71st EOD Group, 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological,

Nuclear, and high yield Explosives Command, removed a live round that

was stuck in the barrel of an M1A1 Abrams tank at Fort Irwin, California.

The tank remains mission ready. Courtesy photo


By Sgt. James Geelen4th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers with 4th Sustainment Brigade “Rough Riders,” 4th Infantry Division, friends, Families and colleagues gathered to welcome a new commander, Col. Kevin W. Agness, to the brigade during a change of command ceremony July 21 at Founders Field.

Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, presided over the ceremony as Col. Steven E. Putthoff relinquished command to Agness.

“Under Steven’s leadership, the 4th Sustainment Brigade achieved strategic effects across the globe in support of multiple combatant commands, (U.S. Northern Command), (U.S. Southern Command) and (U.S. Central Command),” McFarlane said. “In response to heightened global tensions, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion deployed in support of U.S. Central Command’s contingency plans with no notice.”

Putthoff has served as the 4th SB commander for the past two years. During that period, he successfully led the Soldiers through a multitude of training missions, rotations to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California, and various other activities.

“Over the last two years, the brigade has had 14 separate platoon- and company-sized elements participate in four combat training center rotations, 11 units deployed in support of combatant command requirements … support every exercise across Fort Carson, and Rough Riders were some of the first Soldiers deployed across the U.S. in support of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Putthoff said. “Our Soldiers deployed to New York, New Jersey, Los Angles, Seattle and Dallas to set conditions for medical personnel to support hospitals in the

hardest hit areas. Everywhere there has been a need, Rough Riders have been present, charging up the hill to the point of need.”

Putthoff didn’t hesitate to express his trust and confidence in his successor.

“When most commanders start to think about the pending change of command, there is some trepidation about handing over the Soldiers and Families we cherish to someone else,” Putthoff said. “As soon as I saw your name on the list to command the brigade, I stopped worrying and actually began looking forward to watching the incredible things you will accomplish with this extraordinary group of Soldiers and leaders.”

Agness said he appreciated the opportunity before him.

“To Maj. Gen. McFarlane, sir, thank you for the opportunity to join this remarkable formation, and to contribute to a legacy of service that dates back to when the division was first established at Camp Green, North Carolina, Dec. 10, 1917,” Agness said. “To the Soldiers on the field, you look remarkable. Thank you for your service and exceptional professionalism. It is a true honor to be joining your ranks.”

Photo by Sgt. James Geelen

Photo by Spc. Scyrrus J. Corregidor

Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, render the cannon salute as part of the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., change of command ceremony July 21 on Founders Field.

Photo by Sgt. James Geelen

Col. Kevin W. Agness, left, incoming commander, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, receives the colors from Maj. Gen. Matthew W. McFarlane, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, signifying his new leadership role July 21 during a change of command ceremony at Founders Field.

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Soldiers render a salute to their new commander, Col. Kevin W. Agness, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, during a change of command ceremony July 21 on Founders Field.


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Col. Brian Rauen addresses the Soldiers, Families, veterans and friends of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) as he relinquishes command of the formation July 16 during a change of command ceremony at Thorne Plaza on Fort Carson.

10SFG greets new leader10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Soldiers of the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) said farewell to Col. Brian Rauen and welcomed Col. Luke VanAntwerp during a change of command ceremony July 16 at Thorne Plaza on Fort Carson.

With Family, friends and distinguished guests present, Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan Jr., commanding general, 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), presided over the ceremony.

“Brian’s legacy will be one of innovation here at the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne),” said Brennan. “Whether in his quick reaction to the pandemic, in leading his forward deployed battalions to compete with our adversaries or in the group’s approach to operating in the harsh conditions of the Arctic.”

As a young captain, Rauen led one of the first Operational Detachment Alphas into Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nearly 20 years later, he commanded the same Special Forces group as it concluded Special Forces presence in Afghanistan, the nation’s longest conflict.

“What’s most humbling about this experience is the incredible people with whom I’ve had the opportunity to serve through that time,” said Rauen. “Looking back at the past two years as a group commander, I can only say that I’ve been incredibly blessed to work with so many amazing people.”

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Col. Luke VanAntwerp, incoming commander, receives the organizational colors from Maj. Gen. John W. Brennan, Jr., and with it the responsibility of command for the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), during a change of command ceremony July 16 at Thorne Plaza on Fort Carson.


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Arriving on scene on the 100-plus degree day, the EOD Soldiers attempted nonexplosive procedures to extricate the munition. When that didn’t work in the hot and cramped tank, they tried something else — using explosives and water.

“We filled the tank barrel with water to act as a tamper for our C4 blast,” said Canales, who is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. “By doing this, we were able to direct the blast wave down, so that the tank projectile came out of the breach and not out of the barrel.”

With the 50-pound round safely removed, the tank remains mission ready.

Solving dangerous and complex explosive problems is what Army EOD technicians do every day. Not only do they defeat dangerous devices during operations, but they also render safe unexploded ordnance, on and off post, with an average of 130 responses per month.

Esteemed missionsEvery day, Army EOD Soldiers serve with

joint, interagency and allied partners around the world. On a regular basis, these elite Army units also conduct missions to protect the president, vice president and their families as well as foreign heads of state and they train allied forces in demolition, minefield clearance and explosive safety.

Canales has been an EOD technician for six years. He has supported 31 EOD missions, including three improvised explosive devices during a deployment to Iraq.

Today, he leverages his experience to defeat explosive devices at the National Training Center, one of the premier combat training facilities in the nation. Soldiers from the Fort Irwin, California-based 759th EOD Company also support civil authorities in 89 counties across California, Nevada and Arizona.

Phan has been on 20 missions during his two years as an EOD technician. He said he always wanted to serve in the military, and he chose to be an EOD technician because he wanted to make a difference.

“I know that for every ordnance item I can render safe that I’ve made that area a little bit safer for the local populace,” said Phan. “I want little kids to be able to play soccer on safe ground, without fear of injury or death. As an EOD tech, I want to bring the safety we enjoy in America to other countries.”

To view more photos and read the entire article, visit https://www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com/?p=43548.

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Sgt. James L. Phan with 759th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company in Fort Irwin, California, has been on 20 missions during his two years as an Army EOD technician.


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

LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Breakfast: 7:30-9 a.m.Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed

Of note OCIE turn in — Soldiers do not have to wait for clearing papers to schedule organizational

clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) turn in. Soldiers can schedule appointments for 120 days out from permanent change of station (PCS), expiration-term of service (ETS), or retirement with a signed memorandum by the Soldier’s company commander approving early turn in of OCIE equipment. The other option is for Soldiers to schedule on their own 90 days out from PCS, ETS or retirement with a copy of their orders. To schedule an appointment, log into “AKO”, click “My Clothing Record” then click the hyperlink in the bottom left-hand corner titled “CIF Appointments” or call 719-526-3321 and a customer service representative will assist with scheduling.

DOD-funded research study — The study is for active-duty service members and is sponsored by the Department of the Army (USAMRAA) and has also been approved by the University of Arizona Institutional Review Board, as well as HRPO (Human Research Protection Office). Research study will examine the effects of an internet-based awareness training program on psychological health and emotional functioning in active duty military personnel. Eligible participants will receive $400 total for completion of all study activities. Study participants will: complete two, approximate three-hour online assessment sessions; and complete a nine to 11-hour online awareness training program. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two different awareness training programs to assess how each affects psychological functioning. Interested service members may fill out the online interest form at https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV(underscore)e5PoQAy5VrE0jQx or email [email protected] for further questions.

Military briefsEditor’s note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of military briefs. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for updated information and hours of operation.


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Bike Patrol connects officers, residentsBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Attendees at this year’s Freedom Fest may have noticed a few Military Police (MP) officers roaming the grounds at Iron Horse Park. They were probably hard to miss in their fluorescent green or yellow shirts and bicycle shorts.

Freedom Fest wasn’t just a one-off effort for the officers either. Mountain Post housing residents have seen them riding along neighborhood streets pretty much all summer. They’re known as the Fort Carson Police Department Bike Patrol, and they’ll be patrolling the cantonment area, post parks, shopping areas and, of course, neighborhood streets through mid-September.

“We started the Bike Patrol on June 8 and will continue operations through the summer,” said Capt. Brandon Graber, chief, patrol operations, Fort Carson Police Department (FCPD). “This is not a pilot program. We’ll start back up next summer as well, and every summer after, as long as we can keep the program funded.”

The group consists of 12 officers, who are a mix of MPs and civilian officers, according to 1st. Lt. John Domby, officer

in charge of the bike patrol, FCPD. “This a special task force created for police

officers to go out and engage in the community,” he said. “Our main mission is to build relationships with community members, build trust and help the community in any way we can.”

Police officers can often be intimidating to people, especially if they are patrolling in vehicles, but officers on bicycles tend to be more approachable, especially as they engage with neighborhood children and adult residents.

“The idea is to engage and educate, play with the children, help community members put faces with names,” Graber said. “We do have a secondary mission of ensuring the commanding general’s policy of prohibiting TA-50 gear from being stored in

vehicles, but even then, our officers will often simply notify unit leadership when they see such instances. We don’t want vehicles being broken into just so offenders can obtain TA-50.”

This season’s bike patrol officers were selected from MP corps and civilian members who volunteered for the duty. Domby said once members are selected, they then complete an International Mountain Bike Police Association course before being trained on urban and off-road riding techniques, nutrition and bike repairs.

“These officers enjoy engaging with people, interacting with kids in the neighborhood and building relationships with people,” he said. “Of course, there is the added benefit of improved physical fitness.”

The patrol operates Tuesday through Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. each week. Officers meet for a shift briefing at the Fort Carson Police Station, then head out to the neighborhoods. Typically, two teams patrol in different neighborhoods at one time, while an NCOIC supports the teams from a traveling van, providing water, equipment and any needed parts and supplies.

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Fort Carson Bike Patrol officers race neighborhood children while on patrol in a housing village last week. See Bike on Page 20

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By Sgt. Gabrielle Pena2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers across 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participated in live-fire exercise training July 10-16 at Fort Carson.

The weeklong training event marks one of several training events leading up to the brigade’s upcoming training rotation at National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California.

“We have platoon- to brigade-level training happening simultaneously,” said Maj. Daniel Harrison, operations officer, 2nd SBCT. “Most of the battalions are executing platoon live fires and external evaluations during the month.”

Battalions focused on live fire training specific to their skill set, such as field artillery and gunnery tables, platoon live fires and breaching as well as company command post reporting processes up the chain of command.

“Platoon live fire is our certification training to (be deployable) and lethal,” said 1st Lt. Michael Lanagan, platoon leader, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd SBCT. “This is like a final exam if they are solid on certain tasks that is dictated by the U.S. Army.”

The weeklong exercise also permitted the brigade to assess their communications systems ahead of their training rotation at NTC.

“We have echelon training happening focused on reporting between the battalion- and brigade-level echelons, and then training lethality at the lower echelons,” Harrison said.

The training overall was a success with all levels accomplishing their training goals and identifying improvements prior to the scheduled training rotation in November.

“This is good to get confidence built up in our (Soldiers) in their ability to do the little things right to be lethal on the objective,” Lanagan said.Photo by Sgt. Gabrielle Pena

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Editor’s note: The following article and graphic are provided courtesy of Fort Carson’s utility provider Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities). For more information about Springs Utilities, visit https://www.csu.org or @csutilities.

Although the region is in the “dog days” of summer, there are many ways to keep costs and energy use low while staying comfortable. When it comes to utilities, the less energy and water used, the lower the bill.

Here are some tips recommended by Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) to help keep utility costs low during the hot summer days.

Beat the heat for those without air conditioning:

• Open doors and windows in the morning and evenings to cool the home naturally.

• Use window coverings during the day to help keep the home cooler, especially where direct sunlight comes in through windows.

• Ceiling fans should be set to rotate counterclockwise to push cool air down.

• Use dryers and dishwashers during early morning or late evening hours. While these are on, they let off extra heat. Even better, hang dry clothes.

• On warm summer nights, cook on a grill outside or use the microwave, but skip using the oven.

Tips for homes with a cooling system:• Set the thermostat higher on hot days so the

cooling system doesn’t work overtime.• Thermostats should also be left higher when not

at home or when sleeping. A smart thermostat helps cooling systems run more efficiently.

Springs Utilities customers can get a $50 rebate on qualifying smart thermostat purchases.

• Change the filter. This low cost, easy-to-do task can save up to 15% on energy use.

• Clean any dirt, leaves or debris near an outside unit.

Saving water indoors and out:• Over half of indoor water use takes place

in the bathroom. Turn off the water when brushing teeth and reduce shower times — five minutes total is optimal.

• For $24 or less, customers can switch to a water efficient showerhead that will save nearly 3,000 gallons of water a year without sacrificing satisfaction.

• From July to August, water the lawn up to three times per week. Off-post Springs Utilities water customers can choose the days.

• If customers have an irrigation system,

schedule pop-ups for 20 minutes, rotors 45 minutes, multi-stream nozzles 60 minutes each watering day. These recommendations are starting points — adjust up or down as needed.

• Check sprinklers to make sure there are no leaks.Save energy year-round:• Use weather stripping and caulk to seal drafty

windows and doors. These products cost around $20 and can save up to 20% on cooling and heating costs.

• Replace old light bulbs with LED bulbs. Turn off lights in unoccupied rooms.

• Unplug electronic devices not in regular use. Some devices still pull power when not in use for standby modes or digital clocks.

• Get a home energy audit where a professional will look at a home and find ways to save on energy.

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Youth baseball to wrap up for seasonStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Otis Forrest, youth sports director, Fort Carson Youth Center, stood between first and second base watching members of the post youth team Orioles prepare to play a game at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

The 7 to 9-year-old players were enthusiastically moving around with nervous energy and excitement as the last road games of the post youth baseball season were about to be played. This was a far cry from a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all sports on post. The youth baseball season was the first sport to come back this year, and it wasn’t lost on Forrest how much sports coming back has helped everyone.

“Last year at this time we were all stuck indoors because of the pandemic, and I am not sure what we missed most, the games or the ability to work with the young athletes,” Forrest said. “The games have always been secondary to the ability to work with our young people and watch how they grow while learning the sport they are playing. We certainly missed setting up schedules and planning for the games just as much as we missed our athletes. Now I just watch them having so

much fun watching them learn and having fun again.”The resumption of youth sports also has influenced

parents who come to the games. In previous years, parents would gather in close quarters in the bleachers while cheering for their children. Now parents are practicing social distancing in the stands with plenty of room between Families, and some fans even lining the rim of the field to practice social distancing. This is leading to a safe and effective environment for the players and their Family members.

“Safety will always be our No. 1 priority and concern,” Forrest added. “When parents entrust their children to us, we want to make sure they get them back just as well or better than when they brought them to us. We definitely want to teach our athletes about sports, but we also want to be involved with helping them learn it in a safe and fun environment. Our partners at Peterson Space Force Base and the Air Force Academy feel the same way, and that makes for a great program for our kids.”

The youth baseball season will end Saturday with games at the Mountain Post Softball Complex beginning at 10 a.m. The next youth sports will be flag football, soccer, cheer and volleyball scheduled to begin in three weeks.

Right: Fort Carson Youth Center player Riley Padron

races toward first base after hitting the ball during

a baseball game Saturday at Peterson Space Force

Base in Colorado Springs.

Above: A youth center player swings to hit the ball Saturday at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.


Claims to the estateSgt. John Arevalo — With deepest regret

to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Julio Martinez at 910-797-5790.

Of note Baby Expo — Evans Army Community

Hospital will host the Fort Carson Baby Expo Aug. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at EACH. This free event is open to DOD ID card holders and will feature guest speakers, vendors and giveaways for attendees. To pre-register for the event, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-carson-baby-expo-tickets-154269675753. For updates, visit the EACH Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/EvansArmyCommunityHospital.

Casualty Notification/ Assistance Officer training — Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the Casualty Notification Officer (CNO)/Casualty Assistance Officer (CAO) recertification timeline for CNO/CAO training is extended from 12 to 24 months. The requirement for in-person training every fourth year is also suspended. In-person CNO/CAO training may be conducted when all COVID-19 health and force protection requirements can be met and followed. The Joint Knowledge Online SIMM 1, SIMM, and SIMM 3 Casualty Training is not a substitute for the Army’s in-classroom CNO/CAO initial certification and remains the Army’s CNO/CAO recertification training. For more information, call 526-5613/5614 or email [email protected].

General announcementsVoluntary leave transfer

— The following Fort Carson-serviced employees have been approved to receive donated leave due to an emergency medical condition:• James A. Chapman, Civilian

Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC)

• Michael K. Coyne, U.S. Army Installation Management Command, education services

• Denver L. Holder, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command

• Daniel G. Sullivan, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS) training division

Any Army appropriated fund civilian employee wishing to donate annual leave to a listed employee, must complete the OPM Form 630a at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. If a non-Army appropriated fund civilian employee from another federal agency (VA, AF, DOD, Interior, etc.) is interested in donating, he must complete the OPM Form 630b at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide to his civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Clinton Moss Jr. of the Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) by email to clinton.

[email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Call Moss at 526-3641 for more information. Employees experiencing a medical emergency (personal or Family member) who will exhaust their leave balances quickly should contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team.

Do you want access to your medical records? Before making a trip to Evans Army Community Hospital, consider logging into TRICARE online and accessing its “Blue Button” feature. Securely view, download and print medical profiles, lab results, immunizations and vital signs for the patient and family members under the age of 12. To conveniently view medical records, visit https://www.tricareonline.com. Proceed to “Health Record,” then “Download My Data” to access medical records. The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call 526-0890 for details.

Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center at Fort Carson Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is open weekdays

from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Mt. Carmel employment and transition team, in partnership with TAP, offers career services for transitioning Soldiers, Family members and veterans at a new office. The office is located in building 6237, room 115, TAP. Services include no-cost transition or job seeker assistance and access to paid internships, veteran benefits support, supportive and behavioral health services, financial counseling, support groups, discounted professional clothing and more. Call 526-8758 or visit https://veteranscenter.org/.Soldier Readiness Center pharmacy — located in the Mountain Post Soldier Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building 1525, room 402, is open for pharmacy services. The pharmacy is open only for deployments Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending on the number of personnel scheduled to deploy.Army Wellness Center classes — Upping your Metabolism is every Monday and Friday at 9:45 a.m. and Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. Fueling for Health is every third Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Meals in Minutes is every

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Commentary by Lt. Col. Rick BrunsonChaplain, garrison pastoral coordinator

The supervisor of a city beautification organization decided to secretly shadow some of his employees to ensure they were doing their jobs. When the shift started, the boss gazed through his binoculars and watched two men, Ron and Jon, study a city map. Then he tailed

them from a distance as they drove to a site in town. The two men

got out of their truck and Ron dug a very

deep hole. Then the two rested on their shovels for 20 minutes and Jon filled the hole.

They walked about 50 yards, studied the

city map, and Ron started to dig at the new location. The men rested on their shovels for

20 minutes and then Jon filled the second hole. When that hole was filled the boss approached them and asked what they were doing.

Jon explained that the team plants trees every day and they had a system that allowed each of them to get a bit of rest between the sites. Ron would dig the holes, Don would put trees into the holes, and Jon would fill the holes with dirt. The supervisor said the system made sense but then he asked, “Where is Don?” The workers replied, “He called-in sick today.” That story is obviously a joke, but it does illustrate the fact that much of our time is spent on futile tasks and meaningless activities.

A human resource organization surveyed workers in various companies to determine how much time they squander each day. On average, the employees said they waste at least three hours of their company’s time daily. The nonwork-related activities included using a smart phone, surfing the web for entertainment and personal use, monitoring social media sites, gossiping, socializing with other workers and looking for new jobs.

Our time wasters at home include watching TV four hours per day. About two hours is spent

checking electronic messages. We spend between three-five hours on smart phones daily and up to 10 hours on the internet. We spend around 40 minutes on YouTube, and almost three hours on social media sites each day.

The prophet Moses wrote that our days come to 70-80 years, they pass quickly, and we fly away. “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom,” he prayed, (Psalm 90:10-12).

Benjamin Franklin mirrored the sentiments of Moses when he wrote, “Don’t squander time. That’s the stuff life is made of.”

I have a few suggestions for time management that do not involve a screen.

1. Attain useful knowledge and skills and put them to practical use.

2. Pass your knowledge and skills to another generation.

3. Spend time with family and friends. Have face-to-face conversations and fun.

4. Travel. 5. Learn to cook and share great meals with

others. 6. Bottom line: Try to do something every day

to improve yourself and make the world a better place for others.

Find useful ways to spend time

Editor’s note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of the chapel briefs and service schedule.

Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Office)” for events and schedules: visit https://www.facebook.com/4IDCarsonRSO/ or https://www.facebook.com/Our-Lady-of-Fort-Carson-622517474897811 for livestreaming.

Chapel NeXt — Visit https://www.facebook.com/

chapelnextfortcarson/ for livestream. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details.

Religious Education class — Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — Call Michelle Jones at 352-231-1088 or email

[email protected] Women of the Chapel — The RSO

can be reached at 719-526-5279 or visit https://www.facebook.com/pwocfortcarson.

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch, but are suspended until further notice. Contact Michael Hackwith at 285-5240 for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, call 526-5769.

Spanish Bible Study — Call Ted Garcia at 205-3076.

Chapel briefsEditors note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of community briefs and chapel schedules. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for updated information. Many religious support activities have moved to a digital platform.

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second and fourth Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. Healthy Sleep Habits is every first and third Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stress Management is every second and fourth Thursday at 9:45 a.m. Stay Fit, Home and Away is every second Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. The Retire Strong class is currently under construction. Performance Triad, P3 and Tactical Sleep for Sustained Operations classes are by request. Classes are subject to change. Call 526-3887 for more information, reserve a

seat or sign up for classes.The Directorate of Public Works

(DPW) offers a two-day Facility Management Class — training is for military and civilian facility managers on the installation to help them understand their roles in maintaining buildings. The class instruction includes all aspects of facility management and is offered once a month, Tuesday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in building 1219, room 311. For information about DPW Facility Management Program, email [email protected] or call 526-4320.

Veterinary clinic hours — The Veterinary Center, 1535 Sheridan Ave., building 6190, is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed on federal holidays. The center offers wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, dental appointments and sick call as well as some surgeries, including spaying and neutering. It also has X-ray, ultrasound and other advanced imaging capabilities. Call 526-3803/4520 for information or to make an appointment.

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army civilian

employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting workplace productivity and well-being. Work site interventions are offered and consul tation is available to super visors and managers regarding workplace matters. Services are free to eligible civilians and DA civilian employees. Services are made available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.

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Reception of the new task force has been overwhelmingly positive.

“We’ve received a lot of feedback,” Graber said. “People love seeing the bike patrol officers out in the neighborhoods. We’ve received a ton of positive Interactive Customer Evaluation comments, and people have been posting their pictures of the team on social media.”

Word of the patrol’s success has reached Army installations from Texas

and as far away as Hawaii. Installation police departments there have said they hope to use Fort Carson’s bike patrol as a model for their own future efforts.

Considering that all the bike patrol officers are experienced vehicle patrol officers, they have a unique perspective on the different forms of police work.

“I tend to notice things much better from the bike,” said Spc. Oscar Montelongo, an MP and patrol officer, FCPD. “When you’re sitting in a car, you may be able to see a group of people talking, but you’ve got all the noise from the car engine,

so its impossible to hear, even if they’re close by.”

By design, patrolling on a bike not only puts officers in much closer proximity to people, but it also tends to put people more at ease with officers.

“When I’m patrolling in a vehicle, people rarely engage me,” said Pfc. Bosstian Blanchard, an MP and patrol officer, FCPD. “But, when I’m on the bike, people want to talk. They ask about the bikes and if riding is more physically demanding. They’ll talk about the neighborhood, or just randomly

chit chat. Really, we like talking to community members. This is the best job I’ve had so far as an MP.”

People who would like to meet the team have an opportunity coming up, as the Directorate of Emergency Services hosts National Night Out at Soldiers Memorial Chapel Aug. 3. Various entities, including Fort Carson Fire and Police departments, will be on hand from 4 to 8 p.m. to showcase their vehicles and equipment, educate community members about their programs and conduct demonstrations of their capabilities.

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