Vol. 67 No. 47 December 4, 2009 Word of the month: Honor ... · A walk-through of “Raider ... DFAC and several tactical maintenance facilities and COFs. ... SecArmy tours Fort Carson

Story and photo by Spc. Shameka Edwards4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

As Secretary of the Army JohnMcHugh settles into his new position, hemade his first visit to Fort Carson Nov.18 during a three-post installation tour.

“The intent of this trip is to provideme with the opportunity to look at theArmy’s process of resetting, training,equipping and preparing to deploy thefighting force of our United StatesArmy through processes called (ArmyForce Generation),” said McHugh.

To start the day, McHugh hadbreakfast with 11 Soldiers from 1stBrigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision. The secretary and the warveterans spoke behind closed doorsabout an array of topics ranging fromdeployments to training.

Following the meal, key 4th Inf.Div. and Fort Carson leaders met withMcHugh to discuss the post’s currentARFORGEN cycle.

Fort Carson is a good post to viewthe ARFORGEN schedule as thepost has some units deployed, somebeginning the reset stage, others inthe ready stage and units that arecurrently available, said McHugh.

A walk-through of “Raider”Brigade’s company operating facilityprovided McHugh with a firsthandlook at a unit presently in the readystage of the ARFORGEN process.

Construction of the 1st BCTcomplex was recently completed with

the opening of the $18 million RaiderBrigade Dining Facility. The complexconsists of a headquarters building,DFAC and several tactical maintenancefacilities and COFs.

After his visit with 1st BCT, McHughattended the first of two memorialceremonies for 15 Fort Carson Soldierskilled in action while deployed in supportof Operation Enduring Freedom.

The first ceremony honored eight4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers whowere killed in a single attack on acombat outpost.

The second ceremony honoredseven 4th Engineer Soldiers whowere killed in three separate attackswhile deployed.

McHugh met privately with theFamilies of those being honored to

express his condolences and thankthem personally.

At Fort Carson, McHugh met withseveral Soldiers assigned to the WarriorTransition Battalion and listened totheir concerns behind closed doors.

McHugh also talked with aselect group of 4th Inf. Div. company

SecArmy tours Fort Carson

Secretary of the Army John McHugh sits inside an M-2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle as 1st Lt. Brett Sanborn, 1st Battalion, 22nd InfantryRegiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, explains how the footrests were installed to protect Soldiers from gettingtheir feet crushed during attacks, at the “Regulars” Battalion’s tactical equipment maintenance facility Nov. 18.

Story and photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L. Hill, seniorenlisted leader, U. S. Central Command, visitedFort Carson Nov. 20 to speak at a professionaldevelopment seminar for the 4th Infantry Divisionsenior noncommissioned officers and to take a tour ofsome new 4th Inf. Div. facilities.

Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey, senior

enlisted leader, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, said heinvited Hill to Fort Carson because he thought hisNCOs would benefit from hearing about Hill’sexperience and command philosophy.

Hill, a 31-year veteran with multiple deploymentsand accomplishments during his career, said thehardest thing about his job was bridging the gapbetween headquarters and the Soldiers on the ground.

He explained that while deployed he oftenworked outside the wire, meaning he was in the field

with the Soldiers on the ground acting as a mediatorbetween the Soldiers and their command.

“When you get outside the wire, you get disconnected with headquarters and that becomesa challenge,” said Hill. “The information I gotwhile with a company in the field is only a smallpoint of view. It’s accurate but it isn’t the bigpicture you get at headquarters.”

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Vol. 67 No. 47 December 4, 2009

Word of the month: Honor

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2 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 4, 2009

Soldiers, Families, employees andfriends of the 4th Infantry Division andFort Carson

The tragedy that occurred Nov. 5 at FortHood, Texas, affects everyone in our ArmyFamily. As a result, Fort Carson leaders arecurrently assessing the way we do businessto ensure that the Mountain Post Team isproviding a secure environment for ourSoldiers, Families and employees who work and live on Fort Carson.

Safety and security on Fort Carson is a priority of this command. In light of the ongoing Global War on Terrorismand potential threats directed against Fort Carson personnel and their Families, my staff is reviewing force protection and anti-terrorism measures.

Policies pertaining, but not limited, to security, largepublic gatherings, privately-owned-vehicle registration, privately-owned-weapons registration, and private weaponsprocurement, are being re-examined in order to best provide for the safety and well-being of all members of the Fort Carson community.

Additionally, leaders will routinelybrief all personnel and Family members onunit security, safety procedures and personalprotection measures. This information willprovide Fort Carson Soldiers and civilians— the Mountain Post Team — with a better understanding of threats that couldendanger our community.

The vigilance of all members of theFort Carson community is the first line of defense for our force protection and anti-terrorism programs. With this in mind, report suspicious or overt activities to military police, unit intelligence officers,the Subversion and Espionage Directed

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Strictly adhering to all published security measures can effectively enhance community anti-terrorism and force protection postures in order to provide the safestworking and living environment possible.

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American flag deserves our respectCommentary by Rick EmertMountaineer staff

People may wonder why a new postwide initiative began Monday to get people to stopwalking or driving as the American flag is raisedand lowered each day.

The initiative may be new, but rendering our flag proper honors during “Reveille” and“Retreat” and “To the Color” has been a traditionfor nearly 200 years.

Really, this is an effort to wake us up to thefact that we have become too busy to honorAmerica’s most precious symbol, according to 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson CommandSgt. Maj. Daniel Dailey.

“The Global War on Terrorism has us very busy,and we’ve gotten away from some things,” Daileysaid. “I think it’s good that we get back to traditionalstandards of honoring our nation’sflag as it goes up and comes downon our military installations.”

We are a nation at war — a warto bring justice to terrorists whostruck at democracy by killing thousands of innocent people inattacks on the World Trade Center.

In the aftermath of 9/11, one ofthe most striking images was that of a group of firefighters raising the American flag at ground zero.

No photo caption or story wasnecessary to explain their intentions.In seeing the photo, we felt whatthey felt in that moment: while ournation may have been knocked to its knees, we are Americans. Wecry; we feel pain, but we do nottake our freedoms lightly.

And, we do not give up.Just eight years later, most

people continue on their way towork or home while the flag is

being ceremoniously raised and lowered.Honoring the flag means stepping out of

a busy schedule for only a moment or two at 6:30 a.m. for “Reveille” and 5 p.m. for “Retreat”and “To the Color.”

Although the bugle calls originally signified the beginning and end of the day, sometime around1812 they began to include honoring the flag, accordingto Field Manual 3-21.5, “Drill and Ceremonies.”

The tradition has been a part of Army daily life ever since.

To get the community back into that tradition,Fort Carson’s gates will close to inbound and outbound traffic during the raising and loweringof the flag and military police will stop traffic atrandom major intersections, according to Sgt.Maj. Russell Orlowitz, provost sergeant major.

What it all boils down to is community membersgiving a couple of minutes of their time twice a day to show respect to the most widely recognizedsymbol of the rights and freedoms that we enjoy.

Those of us who either defend America or support those who do should be more than just

willing to honor our flag. We should stop whatwe are doing — whether driving,

walking or talking on acell phone —face the flag and silently

salute the icon ofour independence,liberty and rightsas it is beingraised and lowered.We should

be proud to do so.Our enemies burn our flag to show disrespect

and contempt for the United States and the ideal of democracy.

The image of a burning American flag angers

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The other challenge Hill said he faced waswhat he called being “just a photo on the wall.”

“Some Soldiers just see my picture on theircompany headquarters wall with the words,‘Command Sgt. Maj., Central Command,’under it,” he said. “What I tried to do was getout there with the Soldiers and break breadwith them, and try to help shape their lives.”

Hill also spoke with pride about his role asthe senior enlisted leader in charge of theHurricane Katrina relief task force.

“There is something about giving hope tothe people of Iraq, and there is something aboutgiving hope to the people of Afghanistan,” Hillsaid. “But when somebody asks me, ‘what wasthe most important thing you accomplished in

your military career?’ Nothing compares toKatrina. The people we saved could be thefathers or sons or mothers or daughters of theSoldiers in your formation.”

“There is nothing like helping your own,”he said.

At the end of Hill’s presentation Daileypresented him with a 4th Inf. Div. footballjersey, baseball cap, coin and a certificate ofappreciation for speaking to the division’ssenior NCOs.

Earlier that afternoon, Dailey took Hill ona tour of some of Fort Carson’s new state-of-the-art facilities, starting with the 4th Inf. Div.headquarters building, and going on to 1stBrigade Combat Team, showing off the RaiderBrigade’s new headquarters building, diningfacility and motor pools.

“These are the facilities of the best combatdivision in the Army,” Dailey toldHill. “We are the Army standard.”

Hill said he was impressed withthe advancements the Army hadmade at Fort Carson and was lookingforward to similar changes takingplace across the Army as a whole.

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commanders allowing themto explain to him what he cando in Washington to helpthem do their jobs better hereat Fort Carson.

“I have a pretty good feelfor some things we need to dodifferently at the Pentagonlevel,” he said.

“No matter what enemymay arise we will be able toconfigure our fighting forcesin a way to meet that chal-lenge,” said McHugh.

The Army will alwaysfind a way to supply, train,recruit and equip the Army,he added.

During his visit, McHughstressed to leaders theimportance of being “goodneighbors” to those in thesurrounding community.

He spoke of the tremen-dous support that the FrontRange community has showntoward Fort Carson Soldiers,Family members and civilians.

After the memorialservices, McHugh met withmembers of the media and

answered questions aboutseveral topics, from the violentacts committed by Soldiersreturning from deployments,to training, the Piñon CanyonManeuver Site and the Army’sARFORGEN process.

McHugh continued histhree-post tour by visiting FortIrwin, Calif, where 3rd BCT,4th Inf. Div. was preparing forits upcoming deployment atthe National Training Center.

Before his three-post tour,the Army’s Secretary visitedFort Hood, Texas, followingthe Nov. 5 tragedy there.

While at Fort Hood,McHugh said he visited theSoldier Readiness Center andtalked to Warrior TransitionUnit Soldiers.

The WTU Soldiersshared the challenges theyface and their ongoing needs.

McHugh also addressedthe Army’s suicide numbersand the multiple acts ofviolence across the Army.

“The Army is continuingto improve its mental healthservices for Soldiers,” hesaid. “We have to do a betterjob of helping our Soldiers.”

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Command Sgt. Maj.Marvin L. Hill,senior enlisted leader, U. S. CentralCommand, speaks to 4th InfantryDivision senior noncommissionedofficers Nov. 20 about the importanceof staying connected to both theircommand and their Soldiers.

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and repulses most Americans. But, not renderingproper honor as the flag is raised and lowered alsois a show of disrespect.

Disrespect toward a handful of determinedbut ill-equipped heroes who fought a mighty powerfor their independence — our independence —and for the heroes who continue to fight fordemocracy today.

For servicemembers in deployed locations,the American flag instills pride and a source ofdetermination.

For those of us at home, far from the dangersof the front lines, the flag should earn at least the amount of respect we have for our service-members in harm’s way, since it symbolizeseverything they fight for.

To ignore “Reveille” and “Retreat” is to say that beating rush hour traffic is all-important; that a song blaring from a car’s stereo speakers means more than upholdingArmy traditions; and that this icon of hope, prideand democracy is merely a piece of cloth wavingin the wind — insignificant and ignored.

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From Field Manual 7-21.13, dated Feb. 2, 2004During the playing of “Reveille,” “Retreat” and “To the Color,” pedestriansshould stop walking and drivers should stop and safely exit their vehicles andface the music or, if visible, the flag.Reveille: When the flag is being raised in the morning, stand at attention on the first note of “Reveille” and salute. Soldiers in civilian clothing, Familymembers, civilian personnel and guests should place their right hands over their hearts.Retreat: At the first note of retreat, face the flag or music and come to the position of attention. At the first note of “To the Color,” after the cannon fire, Soldiers in uniform should render the hand salute. Soldiers in civilian clothing, Family members, civilian personnel and guests should place their right hands over their hearts.

When Soldiers are in a group or formation, they should follow the instructions of the senior member present.

Those in a military vehicle or bus should remain in the vehicle, and only theindividual in charge should exit the vehicle and render proper honors to the flag.

Reveille, Retreat procedures


‘Warhorse’ leaders bid farewellby Staff Sgt. Carlos Burger II2nd Brigade Combat Team PublicAffairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

Key leaders of the 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Divisionpassed the reins of leadership during achange of command and responsibilityceremony at Manhart Field Nov. 24.

Col. Henry “Butch” Kievenaar IIIrelinquished command of the 2nd“Warhorse” BCT, 4th Inf. Div., to Col.John Kolasheski during the ceremonythat also served as a farewell for the sixoutgoing battalion commanders assigned

to the brigade combat team. Warhorse Brigade Command Sgt.

Maj. Frederick Thompson, 2nd BCT,4th Inf. Div., relinquished the responsi-bility to Command Sgt. Maj. KennethBarteau, the former senior enlistedleader of the 204th Brigade SupportBattalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

Although the ceremony marked hislast day as commander of the 2nd BCT,Kievenaar insisted the day was notabout him or his leaders.

“Today is not about individuals;it is a celebration of this unit,” hesaid to the Soldiers in formation.

“The 2nd BCT is a family, and Ihope I will become an extendedmember of your family.”

Kievenaar also thanked the “realheroes of the brigade,” acknowledginghis gratitude for the many sacrifices ofthe Families of the 2nd BCT.

He thanked the senior enlistedleaders for the work they put intotraining and preparing the Soldiersfor combat.

“You’re the standard bearers of thisorganization,” Kievenaar said. “Youshould be very proud of the teams youcreated, the standards you’ve instilled,

and the discipline and honor yourSoldiers served with,” Kievenaar said.

He expressed gratitude to the out-going brigade command sergeant majorfor choosing not to retire after havingheart surgery and instead opting tofinish the mission with deployed withthe Soldiers of the 2nd BCT in supportof Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Four battalion command sergeantsmajor also carried out their change ofresponsibility, completing the ceremonyfor the brigade which recently returned

From right, on horseback: Maj.Gen. David G. Perkins, commandinggeneral of the 4th Infantry Divisionand Fort Carson; Col. Henry“Butch” Kievenaar, outgoing commander of 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Inf. Div.; Lt. Col. Matthew Cody, brigade executive officer; and Col. John S.Kolasheski, incoming commanderof 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., inspectthe troops during the 2nd BCTchange of command ceremony at Manhart Field Nov. 24.

See Warhorse on page 6

Photo by Sgt. Philip Klein

Fort Carson, Colorado • www.carson.army.mil


Miscellaneous

Free Christmas trees — In honor of the sacrificesmade by Fort Carson Soldiers and their Families indefense of the nation, Federal Express and theColorado Christmas Spirit Foundation are donating600 live Christmas trees to the Mountain Postcommunity. The free trees will be distributed toSoldiers and Family members, holding certificatesprovided by their units, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Monday-Tuesday at the Mountain Post SportsComplex, located off Specker Avenue. Soldiers,Family members and Department of the Armycivilians can pick up trees Wednesday-Dec. 11,while supplies last.U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — PikesPeak Silver Chapter meets at noon Wednesday atthe Raider Dining Facility, building 2330. Allwarrant officers — active, retired and former — areinvited to attend. U.S. Military Motorcycle Mentorship Program —is open to servicemembers, veterans, Family members,Department of Defense civilian employees andcontractors. The group meets Wednesdays at 11:30a.m. at Alternate Escapes for socializing, learningmentorship principles and organizing rides.Motorcycles must be registered on post to join. Formore information, contact Master Sgt. Terry Mullinsat 526-4103 or 338-2585.DPW services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

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

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

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.

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

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

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

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

Briefings

Casualty notification/assistance officer training— is held Dec. 15-18 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in theFamily Readiness Center, building 6237, room104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked

to perform this solemn duty. Rank requirementsare sergeant first class-command sergeant major,warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. Formore information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 ore-mail [email protected] court martial officer training — is heldDec. 17 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the FamilyReadiness Center, building 6237, room 104. Thistraining teaches the roles and responsibilities of aSCMO in the casualty operations process. Onlycommissioned officers can serve in this capacity. Formore information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 ore-mail carsdhrmpdcasualty@ conus.army.mil.Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdaysfor Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays forpersonnel being reassigned stateside. The briefingsare held in building 1219, room 202A; sign-in isat 6:45 a.m. and the briefings start at 7 a.m.Soldiers do not need to bring a copy of theirorders, but must bring a pen to complete forms.Call 526-4730/4588 for more information.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m.-noon the second and third Wednesday of eachmonth at the Kit Carson Neighborhood ActivityCenter, 4800 Harr Ave. at McNierney Street. TheRetirement Services Office recommends spousesaccompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840for more information.ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held thefirst and third Wednesday of each month. Briefingsign-in begins at 7 a.m. at building 1219, room 202A,on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must bewithin 120 days of their expiration term of service,but must attend the briefing no later than 30 daysprior to their ETS or start date of transition leave. Call526-2240/8458 for more information.Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the Education Center, building1117, room 120. For more information, contactUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs ArmyROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdaysin building 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon-1p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist-staffsergeant from any military occupational specialty,have a general technical score of at least 100, be aU.S. citizen, score 229 or higher on the ArmyPhysical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forcesphysical. Call 524-1461 or visit the Web site athttp://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.

Hours of Operation

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

In-processingMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.

Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.

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

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

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

• Iron Brigade — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Saturday and Sunday 7:30-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner).

• Butts Army Airfield — Mondays-Fridays 7-9a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.Closed Saturdays and Sundays.

• Raiders — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m. (break-fast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30 p.m.(dinner). Closed Saturday and Sunday.

• Warhorse — Mondays-Fridays 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (lunch) and 5-6:30p.m. (dinner). Closed Saturday and Sunday.Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center,building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

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

• Learning Resource Center/Military Occu-pational Specialty Library — Mondays-Fridays9 a.m.-5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army PersonnelTesting/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.Claims office hours — are Mondays-Fridays 9a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Soldiers must attend amandatory briefing before receiving a claim packet.At the briefing, Soldiers must submit a Departmentof Defense Form 1840/1840R (pink form) orDefense Personnel Property Program delivery format building 6285, 526-1355.Medical Activity Correspondence Department officehours — The Correspondence (Release of Information)Office in the Patient Administration Division hoursare Mondays-Fridays 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and closedThursdays and on federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for more information.

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

from a yearlong deployment to Iraq. The 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., deployed

in September 2008 and served in sevendifferent provinces in Iraq.

While deployed, the unit accom-plished such diverse missions ascombating the insurgency, providingsecurity for the second Iraqi elections,training Iraqi Security Forces andassisting the local governments torebuild the Iraqi infrastructure whileproviding essential services to theIraqi people.

The brigade redeployed in latesummer and has already begun theprocess of preparing for future missions.

Kievenaar said that a combinedchange of command was requested byhis battalion commanders, who told him,“We came together. We leave together.”

“That simple statement meant moreto me than anything else,” he said.

Maj. Gen. David G. Perkins,commanding general of the 4th Inf.Div. and Fort Carson, presided overthe event.

“The Warhorse Brigade was withoutpeer when it came to accomplishingits mission in Iraq,” Perkins said. “…this 2nd Brigade has shown the UnitedStates Army what a great unit is, whatselfless service is and what service toour nation means,” Perkins said.

At the conclusion of the ceremony,Kolasheski spoke about the opportunityhe has to command the WarhorseBrigade and his promise to prepare theunit for future missions.

“I am truly honored and humbledto be taking command of such anoutstanding group of professionalscommitted to excellence,” Kolasheskisaid. “You are truly a combat-proven

brigade — one that deserves thecountry’s respect and gratitude.

“I look forward to the days aheadas we continue this unit’s winninglegacy,” he said.

The following 2nd BCT, 4th Inf.Div., commanders passed the chargeof the colors to their replacements:

• Lt. Col. William Benson,commander, 1st Squadron, 10thCavalry Regiment, relinquishedcommand to Lt. Col. John Cook.

• Lt. Col. Kenneth Casey, com-mander, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.,relinquished command to Lt. Col.Michael Simmering.

• Lt. Col. Douglas Cardinale,commander, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg.,relinquished command to Lt. Col.David Hardy.

• Lt. Col. James Barren,commander, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.,relinquished command to Lt. Col.

Thomas Munsey.• Lt. Col. Fredrick Hannah,

commander, 204th BSB, relinquishedcommand to Lt. Col. Todd Bertulis.

• Lt. Col. Leo Caballero, comman-der, 2nd Special Troops Battalion,relinquished command to Lt. Col.Patrick Stevenson.

The following 2nd BCT, 4thInf. Div. command sergeants majorrelinquished responsibility to theincoming senior enlisted leaders:

• Command Sgt. Maj. KennethBarteau, 204th BSB relinquishedresponsibility to Command Sgt. Maj.Scott Dugan.

• Command Sgt. Maj. Keith West,3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., relinquishedresponsibility to Command Sgt. Maj.Delmer Traylor.

• Command Sgt. Maj. Wade Myers,2nd STB, relinquished responsibilityto Command Sgt. Maj. Yolanda Tate.

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WCAP keeps Olympic dreams aliveStory and photo by Spc. Alexis RamosU.S Army Garrison

Growing up, many people dream ofrepresenting our country in theOlympic Games, but as time passes andlife presents different obstacles, thisdream of Olympic glory fades away.

In the U.S. Army an Olympicdream may still have a chance to berekindled through a Directorate ofFamily and Morale, Welfare andRecreation program called the WorldClass Athlete Program.

The WCAP is designed to givehighly skilled Soldiers in all componentsof the Army the opportunity to trainfor and compete in national qualifyingevents leading up to the OlympicTrials, while also reinforcing a positiveimage of the Army. When a Soldierbecomes a WCAP athlete hebecomes a role model for youth andother Soldiers alike.

Soldier athletes compete in theirrespective sports and also participatein Total Army Involved in Recruitingmissions each year by speaking tohigh school students and variousathletic teams and supporting Armyrecruiting stations.

While assigned to WCAP Soldier-athletes are required to maintain

proficiency in their military occupationalspecialties. Military schools are soughtout through Human ResourceCommand for active-duty Soldiers andthrough the Reserve and National Guardunits for Reserve and National GuardSoldiers. Members of the program musthold true to the motto: “Soldier First.”

Becoming a member of the WCAPis not easy. Athletes must currently beor have been in the past ranked in theirsport’s organization or must exhibitpotential through an All-Army trial; thisdecision is made by WCAP individualsport coaches. Once a Soldier makesthe program, he must maintain

ranking, meet certain benchmarks andstay in good standing as a Soldier orrisk being released from the program.

“It’s tough to get here, but it’s evenharder to stay in,” said Capt. FrederickBabauta, WCAP company commander.

WCAP Soldiers face tremendouspressure to meet these benchmarks,something their first sergeant said henotices on a day-to-day basis.

“WCAP Soldiers develop astrong mentality while in this program.They are constantly faced with thepressure to perform, to place in thetop three and maintain their nationalranking. It’s not like a civilian in theirsport, where, if they lose, they haveanother shot; no, if a WCAP Soldierloses, they know they are in danger ofbeing released from the program,” saidWCAP 1st Sgt. Christopher Button.

Perhaps it is this pressure anddemand for excellence that havebeen the recipe for success. Sincebecoming a unit on Fort Carson in1997, WCAP has had 40 Soldiersparticipate in Summer and WinterOlympic Games and since 1948,U.S. Army Soldiers participating inArmy Sports programs have won atotal of 142 medals in Summer andWinter Olympic Games, according

World Class Athlete Program Soldier Pfc. Sharon Jacobson attempts a take down onWCAP teammate Spc. Marco Antonio Lara, while receiving instruction from WCAPfemale wrestling coach Staff Sgt. Duaine Martin. Jacobson is a highly ranked femalewrestler and Lara is ranked fourth in the nation in the 132-pound weight class.

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‘Iron’ Brigade preps by Pfc. Khori Johnson3rd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, recently completed a majortraining exercise at the National Training Center,Fort Irwin, Calif.

Approximately 3,800 Soldiers of the “Iron”Brigade traveled to the U.S. Army Combat Training

Center in the Mojave Desert for a three-week rotation, Nov. 4-25, in final preparations for theirupcoming deployment to Iraq.

NTC served as a major test for the IronBrigade to ensure Soldiers and equipment areready for the brigade’s future mission to advise and assist Iraqi Security forces to maintain stability once U.S. Forces redeploy from Iraq, said Command Sgt. Maj. Miles Wilson, seniorenlisted leader of the 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“One of the things that makes NTC a greattraining asset for the Army is its lifelike and realistic portrayal of being in Iraq,” Miles said.

The massive training area, occupying morethan 1,000 square miles, contains 13 prop townsand villages which play host to staged battle scenarios that replicate conditions in the currenttheater of operations.

During these scenarios, each town is populatedwith hundreds of Arab-speaking role players

employed by the military tocreate a realistic simulationof conditions Soldiers may face during an actualdeployment.

Actors, some actualamputees with prosthetics,are used to portray casualties with lifelikerealism, while simulatedhostile fire and improvisedexplosive devices createdby a team of special effects professionals complete the illusion of abattlefield setting.

“The role playerswere really good,” saidSpc. Michael Mauriello, a cannon crew memberassigned to Battery A,

Photo by Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

Food service specialists of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Divisionprepare an evening meal in the portable field kitchen on Forward OperatingBase King Nov. 17 at the National Training Center.

Photo by Pfc. Khori Johnson

Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rdBrigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, evacuate a notionalcasualty on a litter from the airfield during a casualty exerciseNov. 14 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif.

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Soldiers permanently stationed at Fort Irwinand professional role-players also portrayed Iraqi Security Forces, government officials andopposing military forces interacting with units and Soldiers throughout the training.

Iron Brigade Soldiers approached each simulatedscenario during the training exercise as they wouldduring the upcoming deployment, said Wilson.

The Soldiers of the 3rd BCT will serve as advisors for Iraqi Security Forces who are leading in security efforts, he said. The nextdeployment is set to prepare Iraq for the withdrawal of coalition forces.

“I think the training went very well,” Wilsonsaid. “Our Soldiers responded excellently to partnering with Iraqi Security Forces; assisting them,helping them, putting them in the lead, and givingthem the training they need to be successful.”

“It was good training. The way we all came together, it made me more confident aboutdeploying as a unit,” said Pfc. Caleb Bagnall, a cannon crew member assigned to Battery A, 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg., who completed his firstrotation at NTC and will deploy for his first timewith the Iron Brigade.

NTC proved to be a learning experience for both new and returning Soldiers by constantly evolving and improving the scenarios that are basedon real-life situations, said Sgt. Erik Schildt, the

brigade psychological operations planner assigned toHeadquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd BrigadeSpecial Troop Battalion, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.

“It has changed a lot, which is good becausethe battlefield is always changing. From what Isaw, I was impressed,” said Schildt.

“I couldn’t be more proud or more humble to

serve in this brigade and with these Soldiers thatwent to NTC,” said Wilson. “As we come out ofthis NTC rotation, the Iron Brigade is very capableand ready for this deployment.”

The last group of 3rd BCT Soldiers returned to the Mountain Post during the early morninghours in time for Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 26.

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Fort Carson Soldiers become local heroesStory and photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

During the early hours of Nov. 7, threeFort Carson Soldiers were returning to postalong State Highway 115 when they noticeda glow from a nearby apartment complex.

The driver, Staff Sgt. Larry Sanders,noncommissioned off icer in charge ofcriminal law, said as he saw that one of theupper apartments had caught fire.

“First thing I did was call 911, and theyput me on hold,” said Sanders, assigned toCompany A, Division Special TroopsBattalion, 4th Inf. Div. “I was yelling,‘there’s a fire, there’s a fire!’ and they justsaid, ‘hold please.’”

As Sanders waited for the properauthorities, Staff Sgt. Angel Sims, courtreporter, Company A, DSTB, 4th Inf. Div.,contacted OnStar and was able to immediatelyreport the fire.

Before Sanders could bring the car to acomplete halt across the street from theflaming apartment building, Sims and Spc.Justin Janda, a paralegal assigned to Head-quarters and Headquarters Company, 759thMilitary Police Battalion, were already out ofthe vehicle and sprinting toward the fire.

Sims explained that to reach theapartment complex she had to climb aslat fence and, in the process, lost herhigh-heeled shoes.

Sanders noted that as they approachedthe building they didn’t hear any firealarms and the buildings occupantsseemed oblivious to the danger.

The Soldiers began to yell, attempting toalert the residents, but when it became clearthat the occupants couldn’t hear them, theyentered the flaming building.

Janda and Sanders took the upstairsapartments, while Sims banged on thedownstairs doors to alert sleeping residentsof the danger.

Sanders said the Soldiers were able to geteveryone out of the building in a matter ofminutes, well before the fire departmentarrived on the scene.

Shortly after clearing the danger area,Sims fell to the ground with a sharp painin her right ankle and foot.

“I don’t know how I hurt it,” said Sims.“I think it must have been the adrenalinethat kept me from feeling it. But I’m gladI didn’t notice until after I got out of there.I guess that’s what I get for running into afire barefooted.”

Sims was taken to Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital where it was determinedshe had a broken foot.

Firefighters were able to contain theblaze before it destroyed the building orspread and were able to rescue a dog that hadbeen trapped inside, but the quick thinkingand bravery of the three Soldiers probablysaved the lives of several people.

From left: Staff Sgt. Larry Sanders and Staff Sgt. Angel Sims, DivisionSpecial Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, and Spc. Justin Janda,Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 759th Military Police Battalion,stand in front of the building where they alerted residents of a Nov. 7 fire.

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43rd SB platoon receives honorStory and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Quill43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office

The Soldiers of 2nd Platoon, 60th OrdnanceCompany, 68th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,received the 43rd Support Brigade DistinguishedPlatoon Award before a packed house in a ceremony atFort Carson’s Special Events Center Nov. 2.

The award promotes excellence and esprit decorps within the small units in the brigade and goesto the platoon that scores the highest in a number ofdifferent areas.

Soldiers’ physical strength and endurance is testedthrough the Army Physical Fitness Test, ruck marchesand combatives. Basic Soldier skills are evaluatedduring weapons qualification, convoy training,Nuclear Biological Chemical certif ication andland navigation. Community service on Fort Carsonor in the Colorado Springs area is also part of theDistinguished Platoon Program.

According to platoon leader, 1st Lt. SamuelWright, the award couldn’t have come at a bettertime, as he and his platoon check the final boxes inpreparation for their deployment.

“Being recognized is going to boost morale and itshows our Soldiers that if you put your mind to it, youcan achieve a goal,” said Wright.

Spc. Thanya Williams is one of Wright’s Soldiersand she echoed the feelings of her platoon leader.

“It’s going to put us in a spot where we knowwhat we can do and we’re confident,” said Williams.“It gives us more confidence to go downrange andget the job done and come back.”

While the Soldiers of 2nd Platoon certainlydeserve a lot of the credit for the award, they couldn’thave gotten there without the leaders they workwith every day.

“I think that the discipline of good noncommis-sioned officers was the key factor in the platoonwinning,” said Wright.

Sgt. 1st Class John Galbearth, platoon sergeant,enforced much of this discipline and ensuredeveryone in his platoon met the brigade commander’sgoal of qualifying as a sharpshooter. Weaponsqualification wasn’t the only area where 2ndPlatoon excelled.

“This platoon started out with the lowest (physicaltraining) average in the company and three months later

we went from the lowest to the highest. We increasedour platoon average by 39 points,” said Galbearth.

The command of the 60th Ord. is recognizing thesuperior performance of 2nd Platoon in another way.While the rest of 60th Ord. is deploying to Tallil, Iraq,the distinguished platoon has a different destination.

“2nd Plt. is going to Camp Victory on our own tooperate the Ammo Supply Point there,” said Wright.“We were selected for this because we can operatewith good discipline on our own and this will meetthe commander’s intent.”

So after receiving their Army CommendationMedals and Army Achievement Medals, and aftershaking hands and having their pictures taken,members of the distinguished platoon left to enjoy

some well deserved time off. Butthat shouldn’t be any surprise.

“There’s a lot of cohesion in theplatoon,” said Williams. “We try toget the job done so we can go homeand spend time with our Families.”

1st Lt. Samuel Wright, platoonleader, 2nd Platoon, 60th OrdnanceCompany, 68th Combat SustainmentSupport Battalion, 43rd SustainmentBrigade, right, receives congratula-tions from Col. James Pasquarette,deputy commanding general — support, 4th Infantry Division, at the 43rd SB Distinguished Platoonceremony. Second Platoon, 60th Ord. deployed to Iraq Nov. 13.

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Families,friends and former team members wereamong the 2,500 people in attendance forthe unveiling of the “Going Home” statuehere Nov. 7.

The concept of the statue wasdeveloped by the Rolfing family, their sonStaff Sgt. Robb Rolfing, 2nd Battalion,10th Special Forces Group (Airborne),was killed in action June 30, 2007, during

an operation in Baghdad.“Today you will see the

culmination of not only thelove and respect for oneperson, but one that honorsand bestows all those whowere put into position togive the ultimate gift to theircountry,” Rex Rolfing, Robb’sfather, said in his speech. “We are trulypleased to have been a part of this day, tohonor all of the fallen Soldiers.”

The statue was dedicated to all themen and women who gave the greatestsacrifice for the people of this nation.

Rex; his wife, Margie; son,T.J.; daughter, Tiffany; and theSioux Falls community wereable to raise the money neededwithin six months of theproject being announced.

“We had donations comingin immediately, once we

announced that we were going to dothis,” Rex said. “Everything came togetherbeautifully … it was a community effort.”

Also in attendance were Special Forcesteammates of Robb, Chief Warrant Officer2 Jeffrey Villanueva and Dusty Miller,along with Robert T. Pirelli, whose son,Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli, 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A), was killed in action Aug. 15, 2007,during an operation in Baqubah, Iraq.

“When I found out about this event,I just knew I had to be here,” Pirellisaid. “We have become an extendedfamily over the last couple years. Iknow they would be there for me whenI needed the support.”

Rex later added in his speech, “I urgeyou all to bring your children and grand-children to this magnificent park to teachthem about freedom and why it is not free.”

After a reading from “The Heart of aTeacher” by Paula Fox, not a dry eye wasleft in the crowd.

Rex concluded, “God bless you andGod bless America.”

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to the WCAP Web site athttp://www.armymwr.com/sports/home.aspx.

Soldiers on active duty,Reserve or National Guardcan try out for WCAP byparticipating in All-Armytrials. If successful, Soldierswill be selected for armedforces competition and othercompetitions, and areconsidered for WCAP.

Information on how toapply for All-Army trialsand the WCAP can be foundat http://www.armymwr.com/sports/home.aspx.

The quest of makingthe WCAP may be diff i-cult, but the benefits ofmaking the cut can begreat. Athletes are providedwith coaches, supportingstaff and one of the besttraining facilities available.To some people it mayseem like a small glimmerof hope or a small crack inthe window, but to thoseSoldiers with enoughdetermination, WCAP canprovide the opportunity tokeep the wick of theirOlympic dreams lit.

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Native American History Month

Tradition, heritage still rich todayStory and photos by Julie M. LucasMountaineer editor

Native Americans and Alaskannatives were honored in a monthlycelebration by the Army EqualOpportunity program.

Without their help, the settlersto this country would have likelyperished their first year here, saidTech. Sgt. Theresea Cocozziello,U.S. Air Force Academy andCherokee Nov. 23 at the ElkhornConference Center.

The guest speaker for the event,Eugene Redhawk, an Army retireeand a member of the Turtle Clan,Mohawk Tribe, Iroquois Nation,spoke about the history of theIroquois and how Native Americansgot their names.

Many Native Americansreceived different names as theyleft the reservation, some of themfrom Indian agents or census takers. Redhawk’s name was chosen after a dream fast, 10 daysin the woods with no food, and onthe last day a feather fell from aredtail hawk to his shelter. After

consulting with the elders, hereceived his name and still has thatfeather in his headdress today.

The Iroquois Nation is made upof five tribes that were combinedwith the help of Hiawatha, thefamous Native American. He broke an arrow in half showing that a single arrow wasn’t thatstrong. After trying to break fivebundled arrows and demonstratingthe strength, it was decided to combine the tribes.

Native Americans at one timehad their own newspapers, schoolbooks and government, which ourgovernment today is modeled after.

“If our way was truly copiedexactly, women would havealways been able to vote andthere would have been no slavery,” Redhawk said.

The audience was entertainedby Allen Mose Jr., and his son,Orian Jay, as they performed traditional powwow songs. TheSeven Falls Dance Troupe performed three traditionaldances for the crowd.

After the program, the audiencepartook in food sampling.

Eugene Redhawk, an Army retiree, wasthe guest speaker at the Native AmericanHistory Month celebration Nov. 23.Redhawk is an elder from the Turtle Clan,Mohawk Tribe, Iroquois Nation.

Members of the Seven Falls Dance Troupe performs duringthe Native American History Month celebration.

An eagle dance is performedby a member of the SevenFalls Dance Troupe duringthe Native American HistoryMonth celebration.

Attendees sample NativeAmerican food at theElkhorn ConferenceCenter Nov. 23.


18 become U.S. citizensStory and photo by Devin FisherMountaineer staff

Eighteen immigrants from 12 different countriesbecame U.S. citizens Nov. 18 during a naturalizationceremony at Army Community Service.

Fifteen Soldiers, two Family members and anAirman swore their allegiance to the United States,sang the national anthem and recited the Pledge ofAllegiance prior to being issued their certificates of naturalization and receiving a rousing applausefrom fellow servicemembers, Family and friendswho shared the moment with them.

Becoming a U.S. citizen “is the highlight of my

life,” said Sgt. Tarik Karatay, 3rd Battalion, 16thField Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division, who was born in Germany andmoved to the United States in 1990. “I’m proud to be amember of this beautiful country that has given me somuch … a lot of freedoms and a lot of rights,” he said.

Karatay, who joined the Army in 2006, said he is grateful to be a citizen “in a country where you can make anything of yourself … you can come from nowhere and come to a country andmake something of yourself.”

Spc. Martin Macias, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., saidbecoming a U.S. citizen is a big accomplishment.

“To become an American citizen you have just

a big mountain to climb … (becoming a citizen) is a really nice sense of accomplishment, and, ofcourse, a privilege,” said Macias, who came to the U.S. from Mexico in 1997. “You can look backand see that you have come a long way.”

“You compare the life you have right now with the life you had … it’s a huge step,” he said. “People born and raised here can’t see the difference. When you see all the people from all the different countries, that tells you this countryhas a lot to offer to the rest of the world.”

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Give your heart to GodCommentary by Chap. (Capt.) Jay ClarkWarrior Transition Battalion

A.C. Dixon, preacher and evangelist inthe early 1900s, said it most clearly in oneof his last sermons: When we depend uponorganizations, we get what organizationscan do. When we depend upon education,we get what education can do. When wedepend upon man, we get exactly whatman can do. But when we depend uponprayer, we get what God alone can do.

In this season of turkeys and silverbells, it would be easy enough for us torely on our education and our own innateabilities to carry us through. This is notwhat ultimately will be shown to be ourgreatest strength as a people, though.

While the rest of the world is progressively turning its back on so many things spiritual it is an importantstep for us in these financially and politically perilous times to focus in onGod’s power over our own.

One other contemporary preacher of our time has said that if we are notbelieving in something beyond ourselves,and not striving for goals beyond ourown resources, then the United Stateswill never be as great a nation as it isdestined to be. Many an empire throughouthistory has grown and progressed to thepoint where they believed in nothing

beyond themselves. And, not to be tooflippant, that is precisely why so many of those great empires — those aspiringcultures — are now nothing more than atwo-page read in a sixth grade historybook. They forgot to turn their hearts toGod and their heads to heaven, seekingsomething greater than themselves.

This last Sunday, Christian churchesall around the world celebrated the firstSunday of Advent. It was a day theAdvent candle was lit symbolizing hope.Hope in the reality of the Lord JesusChrist born 2,000 years ago in a manger.Hope in the Old Testament promise thatthis Messiah born in squalor would oneday bring righteousness back into thisdark world. Hope in the fact that for ashort time, God would walk on this earthwith the express purpose of bringing along-held belief into a stark reality.

Each one of us is offered the opportu-nity this holiday season to live in a placeof hope. Live in a way that goes beyondyour own understanding. Offer forgivenesswhen it doesn’t make any sense. Give tothe poor from the excess that you don’tbelieve you have. Love another humanbeing even though they may not love you back. God doesn’t ask you to haveall the answers; he begs of you to havefaith in the promise of hope. Live well,laugh often and love unconditionally, andyou to will live in a world of hope.

immigrants become U.S. citizensthis year. The latest came fromGermany, Ghana, Ivory Coast,Jamaica, Mexico, Micronesia,Myanmar (formerly Burma),Nepal, Palau, Philippines, Thailandand Trinidad and Tobago.

This was the 14th naturaliza-tion ceremony for Jamel Gilbert,ACS social services assistancecoordinator, but he said it was just as exciting as his first.

“Every time, there’s that chill,”he said. “This is the exciting part for me … it doesn’t change.”

Gilbert visits with Soldierswishing to become U.S. citizensto assess their issues and then assists them in putting their application packages together, ensuring they haveeverything in order.

Once the process is completed,which Gilbert said usually takesabout three months, the applicantsare called in for a morning interview with an Immigrationand Naturalization Service counselor and then they take anaturalization test in the afternoon.Gilbert said the applicants have topass the naturalization exam — anoral exam consisting of up to 10 questions on history, government

and geography pulled from a list of 100 questions in the studyguide — and demonstrate theycan read and write English.

President Barack Obamawas the first to congratulateAmerica’s newest citizens,through an INS video.

“It’s an honor and a privilegeto call you a fellow citizen of the United States of America,”Obama said in the video. “This isnow officially your country.”

He said the U.S. is a nationunited by the principles of opportunity, equality and liberty that are enshrined in thenation’s founding documents;reminded them they have sworn a solemn oath to this country; and now have all the rights of citizenship.

The president told them toremember that in America nodream is impossible.

“You can help write the nextgreat chapter in our Americanstory and together we can keepthe beacon, that is America, burning bright for all the world to see,” Obama said.

For more information, contactKate McNeely, Fort Carson immigration services, at 526-0457or e-mail [email protected] or visit the FamilyConnection Center in building 1354.

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Chapel ScheduleROMAN CATHOLIC

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

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Prussman Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316 Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Chap. Moffitt/524-4797Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Frailey/526-8262Tuesday 9 a.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Firtko/524-4316

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636 or Chap. (Maj.) Howard Fields at 526-6263.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Building 4800 Harr & McNerny Arden Daigre/591-8021

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

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

Friday — Luke 1:46-55, Revelation 1-2Saturday — Psalms 1, Revelation 3-5Sunday — Psalms 2, Revelation 6-8Monday — Psalms 3, Revelation 9-11Tuesday — Psalms 4, Revelation 12-14 Wednesday — Psalms 5, Revelation 15-17Thursday — Psalms 6, Revelation 18-20

The Military Council of Catholic Women

invites interested women to join them in a journey

together in faith, growing in love and hope. MCCW

serves the Catholic community at Fort Carson, the

chaplains and the chapels, while fostering friendships

and deepening Catholic faith through various

programs and Bible studies. Meetings are at Soldiers’

Memorial Chapel: Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. for the

rosary, meditations and devotions; Wednesdays

7-8 p.m. for “Why Catholic?” studies on the Catholic

faith; and the first Friday of each month 10:30

a.m.-12:30 p.m. Additional programs and events

will be announced. Call the parish office at 526-5769

for more information.

Lunch and Learn is Wednesdays from 11:45

a.m.-12:45 p.m at Veterans Chapel, next to Warrior

Clinic. Topics include Jewish identity, Scripture

and history. Attendees may bring their lunch. All

are welcome. For more information call Chap.

(Maj.) Howard Fields at 526-6263.

The Fort Carson Awana Club meets

Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at Soldiers’

Memorial Chapel. Awana is an international,

nondenominational ministry dedicated

to sharing the Gospel of Christ with young

people. Awana teaches children and youths

how to apply biblical principles to their

everyday life through an exciting and challenging

program that includes fast-paced games,

upbeat songs, Bible-based lessons and

lots of fun. For more information,

call Stacy Chapman at 382-3970 or visit

the Awana International Web site at

http://www.Awana.org.


Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Sgt. Eduviges Gua Wolf,deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to her estate should contact Capt.Robert Farmer at 719-351-0327.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Lucas J. Noland,deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact 1st Lt. Christopher Smith at 215-882-0511.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Craig M. Ducharme,deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Jason C. MacConnell at 503-4400.Claims against the estate — With deepest regret to the Family of Spc. Thomas Michalski, deceased.Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should contact Capt. Tony Vozzolo at516-351-7231.Holiday concert — The Ivy Division Band presents “The Holiday Winter Concert” Dec. 4 at 7:30p.m. at McMahon Auditorium. Admission is free.Commissary holiday hours — The Fort CarsonCommissary will be open Dec. 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.(7-9 a.m. early bird) and regular hours Dec. 31. Thestore will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.B Street bridge closure — Modifications are underway on the Academy Boulevard B Street bridge nearGate 4. B Street will be closed under the Academyoverpass from 7 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m.Saturday. A lane is being added to the eastbound BStreet bridge which requires the existing bridge curb to be removed. During this work, Gate 4 willremain open. Traffic may leave Fort Carson throughGate 4, but the B Street closure will prohibitentrance through Gate 4.Hospital after-hours entrance — The westentrance revolving door is now the only after-hoursnonemergency entrance to Evans Army CommunityHospital. Visitors must check in with the securityguard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergencypatients are the only ones who may enter the hospital through the north-side Emergency Roomentrance. For more information, call 526-7655.Influenza self-care medications — TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries 18 and older can pick upinfluenza self-care medications, Tylenol and Motrin, without a prescription at the Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital pharmacy window 2 Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fridays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The commissary pharmacy and the outlying clinic pharmacies will also distribute self-care medicationsduring normal operating hours. Parents can obtainmedications for their eligible children; those pickingup medications for children less than 2 years oldwill need to know their child’s weight. For moreinformation contact the Pharmacy Information Lineat 524-4088. For information about flu vaccinationscall the Flu Shot Hotline at 526-6422 and to speakto a registered nurse about influenza, contact the Flu Nurse Advice Line at 526-8773 (52NURSE).American Red Cross Dental Assistant TrainingProgram — Applications for the January 2010 classwill be accepted through Nov. 30. The Fort CarsonRed Cross Station, in conjunction with the Fort CarsonDental Activity, offers free dental assistant training tomilitary-sponsored identification cardholders. Thesix-month training program takes place Mondays-Fridays, 40 hours per week. New regulations requirethat all trainees be certified and tested, at their ownexpense, in dental radiology prior to the end of the

training program. Trainees will be instructed in thecomputer skills necessary to manage a dental practice,dental radiology, dental anatomy and sterilization ofdental instruments. Upon completion of classroomlearning, the course continues with a clinical section, to include patient chair-side time. Applicationpackets are available at the Red Cross office, building 1217, room 114. For more information, call the Red Cross Station at 526-2311.Scholarship program for children of Soldiers —The Army Emergency Relief’s Maj. Gen. JamesUrsano Scholarship Program is for children of active-duty, retired and deceased Soldiers who arefull-time students at an undergraduate, technical orvocational institution accredited by the Department of Education. The scholarships are awarded annuallyup to four academic years. Funds may be used fortuition, books, fees, supplies or school room andboard. Students may reapply each year and mustmaintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale. To qualify, students must be underthe age of 23 for the entire 2010-2011 academic year and must be an unmarried child of an active-duty or retired Soldier or a Soldier who died in either status. All Soldiers and students must be registered in the Defense Eligibility EnrollmentReporting System; students can verify their DEERSstatus at 800-538-9552. Applications for the 2010-2011 scholarships will be available online from Dec. 1-March 1 at http://www.aerhq.org. Onlineapplications must be submitted by March 1. Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program— is for spouses of active-duty and retired Soldiers,and widows and widowers of Soldiers who diedeither on active duty or in a retired status, and areresiding in the United States. All spouses must beregistered in the Defense Eligibility EnrollmentReporting System, which can be verified at 800-538-9552. This program does not apply to second under-graduate or graduate degrees. Scholarship awards arebased on financial need and are awarded annually forup to four academic years to attend post secondaryschool full time as undergraduate level students.Funds are to assist with academic expenses at theattending university/ school and are disbursed equallybetween the fall and spring semesters or quarters toassist with tuition, books, fees and supplies. Studentsmust maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale. Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year scholarships will be availableonline Dec. 1-March 1 at http://www.aerhq.org.Applications must be submitted by March 1.Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilianemployees — is currently being accepted for thefollowing civilian employees under the VoluntaryLeave Transfer Program. The employees who haveexhausted all available leave because of medicalemergencies and are currently accepting leave donations are: George Andersonn, Mary Koziol andDanette Wyatt, Directorate of Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation; and Anthony Jackson,Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization andSecurity. To donate annual leave under VLTP, contact the Garrison Resource Management Office at 526-1841/1839 or [email protected] to obtain form OMP-630A,“Request to Donate Annual Leave,” or the OMP-630B for an outside agency.Morning road closures — to accommodate the unit physical training time of 6:30-8 a.m., Mondays-Fridays are in effect. Magrath and Minnick avenuesare closed at 6:30 a.m. weekdays. Minnick reopensat 7:30 a.m. and Magrath reopens at 8 a.m. Units

will conduct traffic control along the PT route tohelp ensure the safety of Soldiers. Cub Scout Pack 264 on Fort Carson — offersactivities for boys in the first-fifth grades thatinclude sports and academics, helping to instill family and community values such as honesty, good citizenship, respect and more. The Cub Scoutprogram includes the following dens: Tiger (firstgrade), Wolf (second grade), Bear (third grade),Webelos I (fourth grade) and Webelos II (fifth grade).For more information contact Cindy Mathis at 719-559-8886 or e-mail [email protected] Boy Scout Troop 164 on Fort Carson — BoyScouts is a year-round program for boys age 11-17.Boys who are 10 may join if they have received theArrow of Light Award or finished the fifth grade.Boy Scouts is a program of fun outdoor activities,peer group leadership opportunities and a personalexploration of career, hobbies and special interests,all designed to achieve the Boy Scouts of America’sobjectives of strengthening character, personal fitness and good citizenship. If you would like to sign your son up for Boy Scouts, contactRaffaella Lamora, at 719-559-8686 or e-mail raffaella(underscore)[email protected] Scouts — are currently registering adult leadersand girls for the upcoming year. The new grade levels are: Daisy (kindergarten-first grade), Brownie(second-third grades), Junior (fourth-sixth grades),Cadette (seventh-ninth grades), Senior (ninth-10thgrades) and Ambassador (11th-12th grades). Formore information contact Kenya Cruzat, director, at the Girl Scout Council, 597-8603, ext. 24.Refill process at the commissary pharmacy — Dueto ongoing construction at Evans Army CommunityHospital, parking at the hospital continues to challenge patients and staff alike. Beneficiaries not prime-enrolled to EACH and needing new prescriptions can save time and effort by getting themat the full-service commissary pharmacy, locatedbetween the commissary and Class Six store. Anybeneficiary requiring refills can use the automatedrefill ordering system and can select the commissarylocation. Order refills by calling the automated systemat 524-4081 or online at http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil. Select “online prescriptions” and “EACHCommissary” for pharmacy location. This service isavailable for all retirees, active-duty personnel andtheir Family members. Hours of operation areMondays-Fridays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., excluding holidays.

Anyone who has not yet received the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccinations should take measures to get inoculated as soon as possible, according to Evans ArmyCommunity Hospital officials.

EACH officials recommendthe Mountain Post communitytake the following actions to preventthe spread of infection:• Hand washing with soap and

warm water. Cold water is not aseffective for killing germs. If soapand water are not available, use analcohol-based hand sanitizer.

• Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when

you cough or sneeze, or cough or sneeze intoyour elbow/sleeve rather than your hand.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.• Those with flu-like symptoms should stay home

from work, school and social gatherings until24 hours after fever is gone.

For more information on the H1N1virus, visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil, http://www.cdc.govand http://www.flu.gov.

For vaccination information, call theflu hotline at 526-6422. Call the EACH

Flu Nurse Advice Line at 526-8773(52NURSE) to speak to a nurse.

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Store personal vehicle safely while deployedStory and photo by Zvia BirdMountaineer staff

Deploying single Soldiers anddual-military Families have the optionof placing their vehicles in storage, at no cost to them.

A new indoor facility to storedeploying Fort Carson Soldiers’privately-owned vehicles opened Nov.1 in Colorado Springs. SDVCommand Source, LLC, an indoor,secure facility, offers Soldiers peace ofmind as vehicles are started andchecked monthly to make sure theyremain in good working order, saidEverette Coppock, project manager.The results of the monthly review areentered into a Web site, which Soldierscan monitor while deployed.

The well lit vehicle processingcenter is divided in half, with largeSUVs and pickups parked on one side, and cars parked on the other. Anunarmed guard patrols the facilitynights and weekends. A second storagefacility is scheduled to be added inMarch, which will more than doublethe total footage to 104,000 squarefeet. With locations at Fort Riley, Kan.;Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Sill, Okla.; FortLewis, Wash.; Fort Bliss, Texas; andFort Polk, La., SDV and its associatedcompanies are in the business of

storing Soldiers’ vehicles safely. The Colorado Springs office

is composed entirely of veterans, and “Serving the Most Deserving” is SDV’s motto. Coppock spent more than 30 years in the ArmyTransportation Corps. Keith Beck andRoger Swann, who take in and inspectthe vehicles, served more than 20years apiece in the U.S. Army, andhave backgrounds in mechanics.

“When a Soldier brings their vehicle to store … just a few years ago,they used to park them in the motorpools on post with some concertinawire around them out in the elements.Now with SDV, all facilities are indoor,climate controlled. We check all thefluid levels, we start the vehicle for 10minutes, we check air inflation and …if needed add oils and other products,power steering fluid, as required. Wealso have a $150 maintenance fee per vehicle (paid by the government),so if the battery goes dead, a flat tire, a drive belt breaks or something likethat, that we can repair that at no costto the Soldier,” said Coppock.

All processing transactions forPOVs are through InstallationManagement Command. A Soldiershould have a preinspection of thevehicle with the unit command tomake sure all the safety items on the

vehicle are functioning before goinginto storage. Metal-on-metal brakesand any major leaks would be a disqualification for the vehicle to be stored. The unit representativegives a copy of the deploying Soldier’sorders to the Installation TransportationOffice, with a sign off that the Soldieris eligible for the benefit. The Soldieris given an appointment by the unit representative seven days prior

to taking the vehicle in. To prepare for storage, Soldiers

should make sure the vehicle is cleanand at least three-fourths full of fuel, and bring the registration, proofof insurance and, spare keys to theappointment. If a representative who is not the owner brings the vehicle in, that person must have a power of

SDV Command Source site manager Keith Beck points out some scratches on the rimto Sgt. Donny Anderson, 2nd Battalion, 12 Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division during vehicle preinspection.

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Energy-conserving measures save moneyby the Directorate of Public Works

Winter’s arrival brings with it risingutility costs to keep work areas and homeswarm and cold toes at bay. Conservingenergy during winter doesn’t mean givingup warmth and comfort; it can, however,mean energy-efficient measures and purchases, some of which apply throughoutthe year, regardless of the season.

Fort Carson Soldiers and Departmentof the Army civilians and contractors have the power to make a difference in theenergy used on post. The installation’s utility bill costs up to $20 million per yearfor electricity, natural gas and water.

Small, energy-conserving measures cansave on the level of pocketbook pain fromutility bills at the installation and individuallevels. The following are few energy efficiency measures easily implemented:

• Keep the thermostat setting between 65 and 70 degrees when occupied and 55 degrees when not occupied.

• Make sure all sun-exposed windowsare used for lighting and energy gain. Keep blinds or drapes open during colddays to bring in natural heat.

• Turn off all lighting — incandescentand fluorescent — upon leaving a room.Use task lighting instead of lighting anentire room when possible.

• Clean furnace filters monthly.• Keep windows tightly closed.• Stop air infiltration — seal cracks

and repair, replace or install weather-stripping on doors and windows.

• Dress according to the weather conditions. A light, long-sleeved sweaterequals almost two degrees in added warmth.

• Close blinds and curtains at night tokeep the cold out.

• Reduce heat transfer — a triple-panewindow loses 75 percent less heat than asingle-pane window and 25 percent lessheat than a double-pane window.

• Shut off heat vents in unoccupied rooms.• Buy energy efficient or Energy Star-

labeled appliances, windows and equipment.• One bright and visible factor that

increases the utilities for the installation inthe winter holiday season is the decorativelighting of homes, offices and other areas.The additional lighting has the potential to increase the Fort Carson utility bill bythousands of dollars each winter.

Fort Carson has a holiday lighting policy that strives to achieve balance ofindividual desires for decorative lightingwith a responsibility to conserve energyand save money. (See sidebar for holidaylighting policy information)

For more information about winterenergy conservation or the holiday lightingpolicy, call the Directorate of Public Works Pollution Prevention and EnergyConservation Program coordinator at 526-1739. For facility heating problems,call the Fort Carson Support Services helpdesk at 526-5345 for repairs.

Fort Carson holidaylighting policy in effectThe following Fort Carson holiday lighting policy guidance applies to housingarea residents and all units, directorates and agencies assigned and attached to Fort Carson. • Use outside holiday lighting only between Nov. 22-Jan. 9.• Avoid excessive use of decorative lighting, inside and out.• Turn electrical decorations on no earlier than dusk and off not later

than 11 p.m., except Dec. 24-25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, when they may remainon until 1 a.m.

• Turn off holiday decorations when facilities and residences are not occupied. • If possible, buy lighting decorations that have the Energy Star label or use

light-emitting diodes, labeled as LEDs, instead of incandescent bulbs. These products are more energy efficient.

For a safe holiday season, the following fire and safety guidelines are providedfor decorations:• Ensure all electrical decorations are in good working order without fraying or

other damage.• Use a power strip instead of several extension cords which can be fire

and tripping hazards.• Use extension cords rated for the energy load to be placed on them.• Do not use the three-way extension cord sometimes referred to as “zipcords.”

These are dangerous, especially on inside decorations. • Do not use extension cords in doorways or other locations where they may

become damaged and cause a short. • Use only grounded extension cords suitable for outdoor use for exterior

decorations. Place them carefully to avoid tripping hazards. • Do not light or use candles near curtains, decorations or in other locations

near combustible or flammable items. Place candles on surfaces or in containersthat won’t burn. Do not leave candles burning unattended.

• Keep cut evergreen trees well watered and check the water level daily to ensure they don’t dry out and become a fire hazard.

• Keep small objects and decorations out of reach of young children and pets.

For more information about the holiday lighting policy, call the Directorate of PublicWorks Pollution Prevention and Energy Conservation Program coordinator at 526-1739.

23Dec. 4, 2009 — MOUNTAINEER22 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 4, 2009

Layout by Jeanne Mazerall

Photo by Julie M. Lucas

Spc. Joshua Hoyt, Company G, 3rd Battalion, 16th FieldArtillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, finishes the piping on a cake Nov. 20 forThanksgiving. Awards were presented by Maj. Gen. David G.Perkins for the best dining facility.

Photo by Rick Emert

From left, Garrison Commander Col. RobertF. McLaughlin, Cindy McLaughlin and

Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James A.Kilpatrick prepare plates for the Salvation

Army Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 26.Photo by Master Sgt. Carmen Daugherty

Soldiers, Families and veterans enjoy food and camaraderie at the Raider Brigade Dining Facility Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 26.

by Julie M. LucasMountaineer editor

Members of the Mountain Post familyfound they had much to be thankful for during the Thanksgiving holiday. FortCarson Soldiers supported efforts for dinners held on and off post. In addition to celebrations at post chapels, child development centers held their annual luncheons to which parents were invited.

Food service specialists from all overpost busily prepped for the holiday by icing cakes and carving ice. An annual Fort Carson tradition, each dining facilitycompeted against the others in the commander’s cup competition for theThanksgiving holiday. Honors were given to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, for being the best decorated diningfacility and for having the best centerpiece.

For the past 20 years, Fort Carson has given back to the local community bycooking dinners that are served to the public. More than 250 turkeys, along withthe fixings, were delivered to a DFAC to be prepared. The Salvation Army provided food for Soldiersto cook enough to feed 4,500 people.

“I don’t know what we would do without Fort Carson’shelp,” said Alma Scott, Salvation Army coordinator. “This means so much to so many, and I could never thankthe Soldiers enough.”

Garrison Commander Col. Robert F. McLaughlin; his wife, Cindy; and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James A. Kilpatrick volunteered in the serving line at the Yuma Street location of the Salvation Army.

“(We) are proud to represent the Soldiers of Fort Carson and serve with the volunteers of the SalvationArmy,” McLaughlin said in remarks at the Salvation Armysite. “It’s a pleasure for us to be part of this community.”

A total of 29 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team,4th Infantry Division; 43rd Sustainment Brigade; and 759th Military Police Battalion volunteered for the event.

Nine additional volunteers delivered the food to six Salvation Army locations, including the Yuma Street location.

Carson thankful during holiday


Parents and children enjoy a Thanksgiving meal served at the EastChild Development Center Nov. 17. Parents were invited to eat withtheir children at the CDCs.


More than 250 donated turkeys were delivered to Fort Carson to be prepared fordinners in the community. Side dishes were prepared along with the turkeys.


Carson marks 10 years of privatized housingby Devin FisherMountaineer staff

Fort Carson, Family housingand community leaders gatheredon the Mountain Post Nov. 17 to celebrate the 10th anniversaryof privatized housing.

Following their remarks,Installation ManagementCommand, garrison and housingmanagement officials joined the current residents to unveil aplaque on the exterior of the firsthome built under privatization.

“I can tell you in the last 10years there have been majorimprovements in taking care ofSoldiers and Families,” said CurtisSavoy, program manager, office of the chief of staff for installationmanagement.

“The government has approximately $2.6 billion in commitment to the project, and we have over $12 billion worth ofdevelopment,” Savoy said. “That’sa great return on the investment.”

Congress authorized the privatization of military housingFeb. 10, 1996, said Doug Lobdell,project director, Fort Carson Family Housing, Balfour BeattyCommunities. He said the ArmyCorps of Engineers Omaha Districtawarded the first Family housingprivatization project to J.A. JonesFort Carson Family Housing Sept.30, 1999. A ribbon-cutting ceremonywas held Oct. 31, 2000 at the first constructed privatized housingunit in Fort Carson’s ComancheVillage, now home to Sgt. ChrisBalcom, 10th Special Forces Group(Airborne) and his wife, Melissa.

The Mountain Post privatized housing changed hands to GMHCommunities Trust in 2004 andagain in 2008 to Balfour BeattyCommunities.

Col. Robert F. McLaughlin,garrison commander, commendedBalfour Beatty Communities staff saying they are partners whodo a great job supporting theSoldiers and their Families.

“What I see in everybody’sface is a passion for serving thosewho have committed so much to this nation,” he said.

As the garrison commander,McLaughlin noted he has twoareas of concern.

The first, he said, is supportingSoldiers through their deploymentcycle to make sure they are taken care of. The second is alleviating as much stress as possible from the Families.

“I thank all of you for every-thing you do on behalf of Soldiersand Families,” McLaughlin said.

Diana Kinlaw, regional project manager, said BalfourBeatty Communities focuses on providing quality homes formilitary Families and takes pridein establishing and maintaining a team approach to improve thequality of life for its residents.

She commended the Armyteam, the local Balfour Beattyteam, the general contractors andneighborhood mayors who continueto contribute to the partnershipand strive to make Fort CarsonFamily housing a model for theArmy and privatized housing.

“We salute the entire team for their contribution in making

privatized housing a success for the past 10 years and look forward to many more years ofsuccessful partnership.”

When current constructionends, projected for March, Balfour Beatty will manage 3,060 Family housing units onFort Carson, Lobdell said.

During the initial phase from1999-2004, Lobdell said 841 newhomes were constructed on FortCarson, and 1,823 other Familyhousing units were fully renovated.The second phase of construction,2006-2010, paved the way for 404new homes and, under the Growthe Army plan, 308 more units willbe added at Fort Carson by 2012.

Lobdell noted the property ismanaged through a limited liabilitycompany partnership betweenBalfour Beatty and the Army. He said this team arrangementcapitalizes on the strengths of private sector in housing construction and management.

“This saves significant money over (the duration of the)contract,” which Lobdell said benefits residents with betterhomes and maintenance.

Fort Carson has been a privatized housing model for therest of the Department of Defense,providing significant improvementover preprivatization quality oflife, he said.

To date 95 housing projectshave been awarded across the DoD for a total of 187,903 homes, Lobdell said.

Balfour Beatty currently manages properties at 43 Army,Navy and Air Force locations.

attorney issued by the Judge AdvocateGeneral’s Office.

To obtain a power of attorney, the Soldierneeds to provide the JAG office with the sameinformation that is on the registration for thevehicle. The legal office issues the power of attorney to that Soldier’s representative. It isrequired that the power of attorney come fromproper legal channels through the JAG office; itcan not be merely a note signed by a Soldier toprocess his vehicle. A copy is kept on file at SDV.

A Soldier should allow two hours to processa POV into storage. After signing in at the SDVreception area and being given an informationpacket, an inspector will come out. The inspectorand Soldier go to the parking lot, and do a quickwalk around the vehicle to make sure it is cleanand topped off with fuel. The inspector then drives the vehicle to the back of the buildingwith the Soldier in it, performing a functioncheck en route such as testing the brakes andmaking sure the transmission shifts smoothly.

In the inspection area, a walk-around isdone to document blemishes and existing flaws.

“They have a mirror to look underneaththe chassis and engine compartment to look forleaks. They also use a flashlight to look insidethe engine compartment for any other additionalleaks or identifiable problems,” said Coppock.Any personal items left in the vehicle are putinto a box, sealed with tape and placed in theback of the vehicle. A Department of DefenseForm 788 is filled out and digital photos are taken recording all the damage.

Any discrepancies noticed by the Soldierupon his return are reconciled with an insurance plan procedure. A newer vehicle canbe processed in as little as 20-30 minutes, butallow for a two-hour window as it depends on the condition of the vehicle, said Coppock.

SDV Command Source, LLC, ensures avehicle will be right where it was parked when a Soldier returns from deployment.Interested Soldiers should inquire through their chain of command about this option.

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Carson reaches environmental compliance milestoneby Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Public Relations

Fort Carson achieved a major environmentalmilestone when the last highly-toxic electrical transformers were removed from service here inSeptember. The large-capacity polychlorinatedbiphenyls containing transformers were shipped off post as hazardous waste for disposal.

“The removal of all remaining PCB transformerson Fort Carson is a very large step toward preventingcontamination of the public waterways, air, land and wildlife,” said Eldon Granger, asbestos/lead/radon/PCB project manager for the Directorate ofPublic Works Environmental Division. “The removalof PCBs demonstrates to the public the environmentalconcerns of the government and its role in beinggood stewards by taking care of our environmenttoday and in our future.”

The push to remove the hazardous transformersbegan in 2002, when the installation managed 23 PCB-containing transformers. Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site had three PCB transformers,which were removed in 2004.

“Transformers come in a range of sizes, from athumbnail-sized coupling transformer hidden insidea stage microphone to huge units weighing hundredsof tons used to interconnect portions of nationalpower grids,” explained Granger. “New transformershave been purchased by the government and thesetransformers, in some cases, contain either less than2 ppm (parts per million) or no PCBs at all.”

According to the Department of Health andHuman Services, Agency for the Toxic Substances

and Disease registry, PCBs consist of a group of 209 synthetic organic chemical compounds, whichare colorless and odorless. The United States manufactured PCBs for various coolants and lubricant uses in electrical equipment and otherindustrial uses from 1929-1977 and were bannedfrom use in the United States in 1979 due to their harmful effects to human health and the

environment. PCBs were banned worldwide in 2001,with more than 130 countries backing the ban.

PCBs are so persistent in the environment frommany years of use prior to the ban that low exposureto them can come from a variety of sources includingfood, air and water. These hazardous compounds

Photo by Eldon Granger.

Transformers sit at Butts Army Airfield prior to being removed in September.

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Spouse wins singing contest, recording sessionStory and photos by Tim HippsFamily and Morale, Welfare andRecreation Command Public Affairs

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Withher recently redeployed husbandamong the audience for the first time in the weeklong competition,Fort Carson’s Lisa Pratt was namedwinner of the 2009 Operation RisingStar singing contest Nov. 20 atWallace Theater.

Lisa, the 25-year-old wife of Capt. Matt Pratt, Headquartersand Headquarters Company, 1stBattalion, 67th Armor Regiment,2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4thInfantry Division, appropriately sang Carrie Underwood’s “LastName” just hours after the Soldierwho gave her her last name arrivedfrom Colorado to watch her perform.

“I want to thank my husband for being amazing and awesome in supporting me since I was in eighth grade,” she said. “I’ve beenwith him ever since.

Lisa prevailed over runner-upCapt. Donald Williamson, a chaplainat the U.S. Army Garrison Bamberg,Germany, and third-place finisherAirman 1st Class Jamie Jarman ofAndrews Air Force Base, Md.

Lisa earned an all-expenses-paid

trip to Pasadena, Calif., where she will record a three-song CD at DMI Studios.

“It’s been a long time coming,” saidLisa, who finished runner-up at FortCarson’s 2008 Operation Rising Starqualifier and came back this year towin the whole event. “It’s always beena dream of mine to record. Those threesongs are what I wanted.”

She also credited theother f inalists in whatshe assessed as a greatcompetition.

“All three of us havetotally different styles, butall three are great, greatentertainers,” Lisa said.“Anybody could have won and I would have been happy because it’s been such a great experience. I got critiquedby Debra Byrd and MichaelPeterson, and that’s all thatmatters, you know?”

Byrd is a vocal coachand arranger for the television shows “AmericanIdol” and “Canadian Idol.”Peterson is a countrymusic artist. They reunitedthis year as OperationRising Star judges and

were impressed with all of the finalists, as was Sergeant Major of the Army (ret.) Jack L. Tilley, who hasjudged the competition every year.

“I think it’s extraordinary,” Byrdsaid. “I was sitting there thinkingabout the years to come and how thiscompetition will really circulate andgenerate a lot of energy and more

people will want to come be a part ofit. I love watching the fighting spirit.”

Byrd said, “Lisa just fought her way to the top. She was like a contender in a boxing match becauseher first song was like, ‘yeah.’ Andthen she dug her heels in and got

Lisa Pratt sings Miley Cyrus’s hit “The Climb” after being named winner of the 2009 OperationRising Star singing contest Nov. 20 at Wallace Theater on Fort Belvoir, Va.

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have been shown to altermajor systems in the bodyand affect a wide variety of organs and functions.They are also consideredprobable human carcinogensand can cause non-cancerhealth effects, such asreduced ability to fight infections, low birth weightsand learning problems.

“PCBs are consideredamongst the most environ-mentally dangerous chemicalsever made,” said CarlosRivero-deAguilar, chief of theDPW environmental division.“Elimination of PCB-containing equipment fromFort Carson is a great steptoward ensuring a healthier,more sustainable future for our children.”

Transformers containinggreater than 500 parts per million PCBs require EPA compliance inspections.Keeping the large transformers online since they were banned requiredmaintaining complianceinspection records for theU.S. EPA, inventorying oftransformers on a monthly

basis and ensuring spill contingencies were in place to deal with a leaking transformer, said Granger.

Committing to theremoval of the large-scalePCB transformers requiredextensive staff resources andfunding, which ultimatelyenabled Fort Carson to take a leadership role in this environmental issue in Colorado.

“Our job is to work ourselves out of a job inaddressing our environmentalsins of the past,” said HalAlguire, director of PublicWorks, of Fort Carson’s rolein addressing contaminationfrom previous practices oncethe norm on installations.

Granger has seen manyproactive changes in the regulations and requirementsto protect the environment in the many years he hasworked at Fort Carson.

“I have dealt with pesticides, asbestos, lead,mold and PCBs during these 33 years,” he said. “Thechanges have been to use lessand become environmentalstewards for our environmentand demonstrate these traits to everyone.”

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better and better with her song choice, presentation, and she went for the high note, and her high notes are fantastic.”

Tilley also thought Pratt improvedimmensely in each round of finals week.

“The first time I heard Lisa sing, Ithought, ‘She’s OK,’” Tilley said. “But as time went on, she got better and betterand better. When she sang ‘God BlessAmerica,’ she just knocked the socks offeverybody. That was the perfect song for the perfect audience to motivate everybody,so I just think she’s absolutely wonderful.”

Lisa was more at ease during the finalshow knowing that her husband was in the audience. Matt was granted leave from Fort Carson at the last minute andarrived at Fort Belvoir in time to see hiswife’s final performance.

“He has not been able to hear me compete,” Pratt said, noting her husbandredeployed from Iraq two months ago. “This is his first time. His commander lethim off and his mom and dad helped pay for a flight. He got here at 2 o’clock today.He was in there with me while I was curlingmy hair and we were talking about it and he asked me what I was feeling, and I toldhim I was just happy to be here and get this far — that I’m OK with any result thathappens tonight because I feel like I’vecome far beyond what I expected.

“I was like, if this is what I’m supposedto do, God is going to bless me with it,”

Pratt explained her strategy. “I went outthere (at Fort Carson) and I sang and I won, and then coming here (to FortBelvoir), I was like blinded. Again, I letGod be in control and I just said, ‘Whateveris supposed to happen, let it happen.’ And I got further and further each time.

“I think I have tremendous friends andfamily that love me and want to see me pursue my career — my fans, I guess — bysupporting me. I don’t think that any of us is a better vocalist. I can’t say that at all.”

Second-place finisher Williamson wasequally supportive of his competitors.

“From the things that I’ve learned fromher this past week, this is kind of a dream forher,” Williamson said. “Not saying it wouldn’tbe a dream for me, but I already have a job.I’m a chaplain first. When you hear her, she’stried out for ‘American Idol,’ tried out for‘America’s Got Talent’ — I think God madethe outcome the way it needed to be.”

Lisa will soon be singing in a studio.“I get to make a CD,” she said. “I get

to learn all the bells and whistles of being an artist, and that’s what I’m lookingforward to.”

Pratt also yearns to serve as an ambas-sador for the Army Entertainment Division.

“I would love to, absolutely,” she said.“I just graduated. I’m a single housewife,no kids, unemployed at the moment — so I’m ready. Just let me know when andwhere — I’m there.

“I would love to make this a career. I love performing. As long as I’m on astage, I’m happy.”

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Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation Nov. 19-26.

AWOL2 – servicemembers were cited for AWOL —

surrendered to military/civilian authorities.9 – servicemembers were cited for failure to

go to place of duty.2 – servicemembers were cited for desertion.

Motor vehicle crimes5 – servicemembers were cited for a traffic

accident — vehicle to vehicle.2 – civilians were cited for a traffic accident —

vehicle to vehicle.1 – servicemember was cited for driving

under the influence of alcohol.1 – servicemember was cited for excessive

blood alcohol content 0.08 or more.1 – servicemember was cited for improper

backing.2 – servicemembers were cited for careless

driving.2 – civilians were cited for careless driving.1 – servicemember was cited for impeding

the flow of traffic.1 – servicemember was cited for exceeding

safe speed.1 – servicemember was cited for failure to

use right of way.1 – servicemember was cited for larceny

of a motor vehicle.

1 – civilian was cited for minimum standardsfor commercial vehicle.

Drug and alcohol crimes, not includingmotor vehicles1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful

possession of drug paraphernalia.1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful

possession of a control substance.1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful

use of opiates.

Miscellaneous crimes6 – servicemembers were cited for assault

consummated by battery.1 – civilian was cited for assault

consummated by battery.2 – servicemembers were cited

for harassment.1 – servicemember was cited

for assault.1 – servicemember was cited for

failure to obey a lawful order.3 – servicemembers were cited

for communicating a threat.1 – civilian was cited for

communicating a threat.3 – servicemembers were cited

for domestic violence —

female civilian victim.1 – servicemember was cited for conduct

unbecoming a member of the military service — drunk and disorderly.

1 – civilian was cited for larceny of privateproperty.

1 – servicemember was cited for violation of protection order.

1 – civilian was cited for theft.1 – civilian was cited for conspiracy.2 – civilians were cited for unlawful entry

by false pretenses.2 – civilians were cited for possession of

altered driver’s license or operator’s permit.



Springs wounded warrior program a hit Story and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Wounded warriors are a part of the military more and more today as the nation continues its fight againstterrorism around the world.

Many of the nation’s wounded warriors return to the Colorado Springsarea to begin adjusting to whateverinjury they may have suffered whiledefending their nation. One of thenewest ways military members, Familymembers and veterans will have to helpthem make the adjustment is the sportof archery through a program set up by Peterson Air Force Base’s SharonDuell, Headquarters Air Force SpaceCommand Force Sustainment Division.

Duell attended a program in Aprilthat discussed ways to help militarymembers, veterans and their Familiesadjust to a life of a wounded warrior. After the session, Duell wrote a grant that was designed to setup a program to help wounded warriors and theirFamilies, and the grant was approved. This set thestage for the Front Range archery program that isnow being held at Bill Pellegrino’s Archery Hut(6325 E. Platte Ave., just outside the north gate ofPeterson Air Force Base on Highway 24) Tuesdaysand Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m.

“This is the first program of its kind in the Air Force where we have been able to work withthe private and public sector to come up with aprogram to help our wounded warriors,” saidPeterson’s Vicki Peterson, AFSC. “The great thingabout this program that Sharon did was open it up to wounded warriors, veterans and Familymembers. Many programs are designated for the wounded warriors only; however, this programis designed to help an eligible military memberwho has special needs.

“We felt this gave us a way to open this programto veterans and Family members who could also benefit from what the program offers. This(including the veterans and Family members) willset us apart from other programs.”

Getting the grant was one thing, but in order tomake the program work, the HQ AFSPC team had

to find other teams that could help support the program in different ways. That is when Duellreached out to the civilian and military communitiesto get the program off the ground and into reality.

“I have been working on this program since June when we got the grant, said Duell, who wrote the grant and attended many meetings to make surethe program was tailored to the needs of the woundedwarriors, veterans and Family members. “I attendedthe first training for grant writing in April, and then I had two weeks from the end of that class to get the grant written and submitted.After I got the grant in, ... we had tothink about how we could make itwork in our community. Because ofpolicy and procedures we couldn’ttake the money, deposit it and set up a program.”

Because the Army has the mostwounded warriors and has the mostexperience locally with woundedwarrior programs, Duell knew shewanted to get Fort Carson and itspeople involved with the program.

“The Army has people that canhelp us with this program. Sharon has reached out to each branch of

the military in the community. She reached out to all the services with the plan and said, ‘let’s work together to make this happen for the militarycommunity.’ The Army has more experience withtherapeutic recreation specialists and Sharon has been able to work with them and capitalize on their experience,” Peterson said.

Duell said the program is in its infancy right now, but there are plans to grow it in the future to include helping people compete in localtournaments and Olympic qualification.

Left: FortCarson’sDaidreJohnson getsbow traininginstructionsfrom ChrisLaurich of BillPellegrino’sArchery Hut.

Right: FortCarson’s

Randall Scott,left, puts on

equipmentneeded to takepart in archery

activities at BillPellegrino’s

Archery Hut.

Fort Carson Soldiers from left: Michael Harper, Rick Harmon, Randall Scott and Daidre Johnson, who will perform commandoverview, get briefed on the new archery rehabilitation program by Kurt Geist of Bill Pellegrino’s Archery Hut Nov. 24.


On the Bench

Fitness staff offerstwo new classesby Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Directorate ofFamily and Morale,Welfare and Recreation,begins two new aerobicclasses in December.

The first class is cardio boxing and is held each Friday at 10:15a.m. Cardio boxing is acardiovascular workoutdesigned to burn fat,increase a person’s metabolism and energy,and help with endurance.The program incorporatestechniques from kickboxing, tae kwon do and karate.

Participants are askedto show up 15 minutesearly to set up equipmentneeded for the class. For more information,contact the GarciaPhysical Fitness Centerstaff at 526-3944.

Another new programis a free yoga class held at Balfour BeattyCommunity Center.

According to fitnesscenter officials the yogaprogram is beneficialbecause it creates a toned,flexible and strong bodywhile improving a person’senergy, respiration andvitality. Officials said itcan also be helpful inrelieving pain and promoting cardiovascularand circulatory health. For more information onthe program that will beoffered Tuesday, Dec. 15and 16, call 526-6222.

Fountain-Fort CarsonHigh School Trojans boysbasketball team began itsseason Tuesday, defeatingdefending Colorado 4Astate champion SierraHigh School 53-46.

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Trojans scoreFountain-Fort Carson’s Malcolm Thomas scores over Sierra High School defenders during seasonopening action Tuesday at Palmer High School.See Bench on page 33

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Saints prideFort Carson’s Angela Straver, who was born in New Orleans, has no trouble showing herallegiance as she loudly and proudly roots for her favorite team, the New Orleans Saints,Monday at Alternate Escapes.

The victory earned theTrojans a berth in the semifinalround against the Palmer TerrorsThursday. If the Trojans won that game they play in thePalmer-Doherty championshipgame. Because of the tournamentlayout, the time and place of the game was not determined at press time. If the Trojans lostthe game, they will also playFriday at a time and place to be determined.

The Trojans are one of theeight boys teams participating inthe Palmer-Doherty invitationaltournament that concludes Fridaywith games at Palmer andDoherty High Schools.

The Trojans will be off until Dec. 17 when they host the Doherty Spartans at 7 p.m. The Trojans’ first roadgame of the season takes placeDec. 18 when they travel todefending 5A state championRegis for a 7 p.m. game.

If you enjoy singing and performing, Alternate Escapeshas just the thing for you.

Each Thursday night,Alternate Escapes hosts a Karaokenight beginning at 7 p.m. Theevent allows customers to sing

their favorite songs and watchother Soldiers and Family members sing and dance to their favorite tunes in a relaxingatmosphere, according to AlternateEscapes officials.

For more information call526-5347.

The Fountain-Fort Carsongirls basketball team begins itsseason Friday and, in a strangescheduling twist, will not play itsfirst home game until January.

The Lady Trojans travel to Pueblo Centennial to open the season Friday with a 7 p.m.contest. The Lady Trojans havetheir first three games of the season on the road as they followtheir visit to Pueblo with roadgames against the DohertySpartans Thursday and theMitchell Marauders Dec. 14. Both contests begin at 7 p.m.

The Youth Services Center is currently registering for youthbasketball, youth cheerleadingand smart-start basketball.

Registration for each sportruns through Tuesday. The youthbasketball season starts Jan. 23 and runs through March 20. The cost for each basketball program is $40, while the cost forcheerleading is $35.

For more information on theyouth sports programs call 526-1233.

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Fort Carson’s annual “HolidayVillage” is in the Special Events Centerthrough Sunday, from 5-8:30 p.m.Friday and noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission; entertainment,drawings and food vendors.

The Ivy Division Band presents“The Holiday Winter Concert” Fridayat 7:30 p.m. at McMahon Auditorium.Admission is free.

Denver’s Parade of Lights is Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m., featuring several marchingbands, decorated floats and giant balloon characters as well as a decorated stagecoach and horse-drawncarriages. It’s in downtown Denver. For more information, go online athttp://www.DenverParadeofLights.com.

The traditional TubaChristmasConcert is at 4 p.m. Saturday in Acacia Park, prior to the Festival ofLights Parade. Guest conductor will be Chief Warrant Officer 2 MarvinCardo, of the Ivy Division Band. Theconcert includes traditional carolsplayed by 70 tubas.

The Festival ofLights Parade is indowntown ColoradoSprings Saturday. Theparade begins at 5:50p.m. and runs alongTejon Street. There are lighted floats, bands, music and Santa will be in the parade.

Children’sHoliday Magic is Saturdayat the Colorado SpringsPioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there’s a free magic show and carolers. Cocoaand cookies will be available during the parade. Dec. 4, 2009

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It’s not easy being away from parents, relatives and friends backhome and it’s especially difficult during the holidays. But, sometimes

there’s no choice. Some military Families may be staying home this

year because of the economy, job needs, school or other considerations. At any rate, time doesn’t stop, days keeprolling along and the holidays are near.

Why not start a new family tradition this year? Theremust be an activity with special appeal: a puppet show, a

trip to Santa’s village, a night trip to the zoo decorated withthousands of lights, a ride on a holiday-decorated train, a

parade featuring holiday lights or a free band concert.Look through the following listing for an idea and

start a family tradition or a create a special memory.

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Old Colorado City celebratesChristmas with lots of lights and entertainment in Bancroft ParkSaturday-Sunday, Dec. 12-13, 19-20, and Dec. 24. Santa will be in the log cabin in the park from11a.m.-5 p.m.

Nothing beats the colorfulred and green lights coveringthe City and County Buildingin downtown Denver. A million tiny red and greenlights and severalfloodlights make thebuilding memorable.Drive past the building in downtownDenver and checkout Union Stationand the 16th StreetMall. These lightsare on throughDecember.

The mine headframesare decorated for the holiday season at Cripple Creek and Victor, Fridays-

Sundays until Dec. 21 andDec. 24-New Year’s Day. Afree map can be picked up atthe Cripple Creek WelcomeCenter, across from theMollie Kathleen Mine, beforeentering Cripple Creek.

Near the M & F tower onDenver’s 16th Street Mall is a German-style Christmas

market. For the 10th year,Denver holds its traditionalChristkindl Market, sponsored bythe German American Chamberof Commerce and the GermanCultural Foundation. The

Christkindl Market is open 11a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Wednesdaysand 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays-

Saturdays through Christmas Eve.Traditional wooden stands featureGerman and European gift items,including hand-crafted gift items, along with German Christmas

decorations, in this outdoor market,along with traditional German food and drink. For information, go online tohttp://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com..

The market is at Arapahoe and 16th streets in Skyline Park.

There’s a parade in downtown Woodland Park Saturday at 6 p.m.,called the “Lighter Side of Christmas.” It’s free.

Georgetown ChristmasMarket is Saturday-Sunday and Dec. 12-13, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the ChristmasMarket has an outdoorEuropean-style market, wagonrides, roasted chestnuts, entertainment and carolers.Entry is free to the ChristmasMarket on Sixth Street in historic Georgetown.

A Christmas meal will be served at several sites, free and open to the public:

• The Salvation Army, 908 Yuma St.• Fountain Valley Senior Center,

5725 Southmoor Dr., Fountain• Manitou Springs Town Hall,

606 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs• Marian House, 14 W. Bijou

St., Colorado Springs.

Manitou Springs has a paradecalled “Snowflakes and Smiles,” Dec. 12, at noon. The parade runsalong Manitou Avenue; call 685-5089for information.

The Air Force Academy Band presents its traditional “Holly and Ivy”concert at the Pikes Peak Center Dec. 14-15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are free,but must be picked up at the Pikes PeakCenter box office ahead of time.

Drive through a “Half-MillionLights,” of holiday decorations Dec.

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11-13 and Dec. 18-21, 6:30-9 p.m., atSprings First Church of the Nazarene, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd.

The Christmas Eve party at Grant Library Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. is free.There’ll be refreshments, face painting, balloon artists, arts and crafts for children,Jimmy the Elf’s “Holiday Game Show Mania”and door-prize drawings. Santa will visit theLibrary from 2-4 p.m. Call 526-2350 for information. All library services will still be available


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Rock Ledge Ranch holiday evening is Dec. 12, 4-8 p.m. A traditional Christmaswill be observed at the ranch, includingjingle-bell wagon rides, lantern tours anda barn dance. St. Nicholas will bein the carriage house. Admissionis $6 for adults, $4 for 13-18and $2 for ages 12 and under.Call 578-6777 for information.Rock Ledge Ranch is near the Gardenof the Gods entrance, off 30th Street.

“The Nutcracker” is performedthrough Sunday at the Pueblo ArtsCenter theater. Tickets are $8 for children and $10 for adults. Call 719-295-7222 for tickets. The theateris at 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo.

Santa’s at the ElkhornConference Center Tuesday, 4-7 p.m.Admission is $5 for 11 and older and

$2.50 for ages 5-10. Call 576-6646 for information. Face painting, pictures

with Santa, cookie decorating, a jumpcastle and complimentary buffet.

Denver Zoo has the “Zoo Lights”event, through Jan. 3, 5-9 p.m.

Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for chil-dren. The zoo is in Denver’s City Park.Go online at http://www.denverzoo.org.

“Blossoms of Light” is in DenverBotanic Gardens, 1005 York Street,through Jan. 3. The spectacular lighted

gardens are open 5:30-10 p.m. Admissionis $9 for adults and $6 for children. For

more information go to http://www.botanicgardens.org or call 720-865-3537.

An 1880s style holiday season is celebratedat the Hornbek Homestead on the grounds ofFlorissant Fossil Beds Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Staff and volunteers, dressed in period costume, will serve refreshments and conduct tours of the historic homestead.Artisans will be demonstrating crafts that were common in that time period. There will be crafts and activities for children as well.Florissant Fossil Beds is one mile south of the town of Florissant, on Teller CountyHighway 1, about 35 miles west of Colorado

Springs off Highway 24. Admission to thefossil beds is $3 for anyone older than 16

and includes the homestead.

Winter Wildland is at CheyenneMountain Zoo, when a million lightsdecorate the zoo from 5:30-8:30p.m. Dec. 11-13 and Dec. 18-Jan. 3. Admission is $7.25 foradults, children are $4.25.

It’s free for those under 2. Call633-9925 for information. The zoo

is at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain ZooRoad, behind the Broadmoor Hotel.

Miramont Castle in ManitouSprings, is decorated in VictorianChristmas splendor for the holidays.

The 1893 castle, at 9 Capitol Hill Ave. in Manitou Springs, is open to the public.Admission is free for Soldiers with identification, $8 for adults, $5 for ages 6-15

and free for those under 5. A tearoom isopen for light lunches or tea.

Pueblo’s Rosemount Castle, aVictorian-era mansion at 419 W.14th St., Pueblo, is decorated for

the holidays. Admission is $6 foradults. A café is in the mansion’s

Carriage House and serves light lunches and teas; call 719-543-4192.

“A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol” is in Cripple Creek’s ButteTheater, 139 Bennett Ave. through Dec. 31. The production runs

Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 p.m. and at 1 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. Tickets

start at $7.75; call 719-689-3247.

Christmas at Pueblo Zoo includes250,000 lights, animal-themed sculptures of

light and animated displays with a backgroundof holiday music called “ElectriCritters.”Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children.ElectriCritters is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. ThePueblo Zoo is at 3455 Nuckolls Ave., in City Park, off Pueblo Boulevard.

A Lionel model train display featuresscenes from the movie, “The Polar Express,” is displayed at the Western Museumof Mining & Industry. Admission to themuseum is $9 for adults and $6 for children.The museum is open Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 225 North Gate Blvd. (Exit 156A from Interstate 25). Visithttp://www.wmmi.org for more informationor call 488-0880.

Soli Deo Gloria Community Choir presentsa free concert, “The Carols of Christmas,” Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. The concert, which featuresselections from Handel’s Messiah, carolsand readings, is at First United MethodistChurch, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Attendeesare asked to bring a nonperishablefood item for Care and Share.

Seven Falls has the wholecanyon lighted with holiday lightsfrom 5:30 -9:30 p.m. Admissionis $10 for adults and $6 forchildren — except Dec. 20-30, when Seven Fallscan be visited by making adonation for charity. A $4 donation per person forChristmas Unlimited is suggested. From 5:30-9:30 p.m., visitors can see the canyon and Seven Falls inSouth Cheyenne Cañon; call 632-0752or go online to http://www.sevenfalls.com.Seven Falls is closed Christmas Eve.

Mrs. Claus will be at the Buell Children’sMuseum, 210 N. Santa Fe in downtownPueblo, the first three Saturdays in December,from noon-2 p.m. She will read holiday stories during her visit. Children canmake Christmas ornaments andnutcracker crafts during theirvisit, as well as meet the SugarPlum Fairy and visit theEnchanted Frosty Forrest.Admission is $4 for adultsand $3 for children (thoseunder 3 are admitted free).Hours of the museum are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays. Call 719-295-7200or go on-line tohttp://www.sdc-art.org.

Breakfast With Santa is in OldColorado City Dec. 12, 8-11 a.m. at Thunder and Buttons, 2415 W. Colorado Ave. The cost is $3 for children and $5 foradults. There will be treats and toys, arts andcrafts, and a visit and photo with Santa.

Wildlife Experience hosts breakfast withSanta Saturday and Dec. 12, 19 and 24, from9-11 a.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10for children. Tickets are available only onlineat http://www.TheWildlifeExperience.org.Call 720-488-3344 for information. TheWildlife Experience is at 10035 S. Peoria, in Parker. Take Interstate 25 north, almost tothe Park Meadows Mall. Take a right onLincoln Avenue and go east to Peoria Street.

The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony has a “Holiday Pops!” concert Saturday at 7:30 p.m., in the Pikes Peak Center,

190 S. Cascade Ave. Tickets start at $15;call 520-SHOW.

Christmas teas and tours are at the McAllister House, 423 N.Cascade Ave., Saturday and

Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. eachday. The tea is $18 by reservation,635-7925, or go online athttp://www.mcallisterhouse.org.

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Ride the “Santa Express” Christmastrain Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m.through Dec. 19 and daily from Dec.

20-24. Cookies and hot chocolate areserved while riders aboard theRoyal Gorge Train listen to holidayclassics while heading to the

“north pole” to meet Santa. Fares are$19 for children and $29 for adults.The train leaves from Cañon City.

Call 888-724-5748 for tickets.Reservations are necessary.

The Pueblo ChristmasSymphony presents “Frank and

Mario,” featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and Mario Lanza, as

well as holiday music Dec. 13. Tickets are $30 and $35. The concert is in HoagHall at the Colorado State University-

Pueblo. Call 719-295-7722 about tickets.

“Christmas Classics at the Castle” features music by the Chamber Orchestra ofthe Springs Dec. 6 at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 at 4 and

7 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec.14 at Glen Eyrie Castle,just north of the Garden of the Gods. Ticketsare $30 per person; call 877-488-8787 or goonline at http://www.gleneyrie.org/holiday.

“Christmas Joy,” featuring a full orchestra, a jazz band, the Pikes Peak Ringers and choirs, is in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S.Cascade Ave., Dec. 13 at 2:30 and 6 p.m.Tickets start at $12; call 520-SHOW.

“Christmas Classics” is Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 20 at 2:30 p.m. in the PikesPeak Center, 190 S. Cascade in downtownColorado Springs. Tickets start at $14; call 520-SHOW for information.

“The Puppet Maker: A Story of Christmas”is in the Simpich Showcase Theatre at 2413 W. Colorado Ave. The one-man show by puppeteer David Simpichwill be in the theaterWednesdays, Fridays,Saturdays and Sundaysat 2:30 p.m. throughDec. 30. Tickets are$8-$12, and includeadmission to the museum. For informa-tion or reservations call465-2492 or go online tohttp://www.simpich.com.

Santa’s Workshop atthe North Pole is openuntil 4 p.m. ChristmasEve, near the town ofCascade on West Highway24. A Christmas-themedamusement park, withdozens of rides and severalshops and children can visitwith Santa. The park’s hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Wednesday-Thursdayand Dec.16-17. Santa will be in his house,


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and the North Pole post office will stampChristmas cards and letters with “North Pole.”Admission for military members and their families with identification cards is $12.95.Children under 2 are admitted free.

“Brule and Airo”present “RedNativity” in thePikes Peak Center,Dec. 19, at 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $30; call 520-SHOW.

“HolidayExtravaganzaRevue” is at theIron SpringsChateau DinnerTheater, 444Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs. Enjoy dinner at6 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m., Fridays andSaturdays until Dec. 23. Call for reservations685-5104. Dinner and a show is $29.50 foradults, the show only is $15.50.

Arrange to have Yule Tea at the Glen EyrieCastle at 11:30 a.m. Sunday and Dec. 13 and20, and 2:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday andDec.14-16. The cost is $26.95 per person. Goonline at http://www.gleneyrie.org/teatour.

Glen Eyrie’s Christmas Madrigal Banquet features food, music and Renaissance-style clothing. Banquets are in the great hall at 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Dec. 11-12, Dec. 17-19 and Dec. 21, at 6 p.m. Tickets are $99 each, and reservations are required. For information go online tohttp://www.gleneyrie. org/holiday.


Air Force Academy concertsThe Academy Concert Series in Arnold

Hall Theater at the Air Force Academy includes LeAnn Rimes, Jan. 22; and Pink Floyd,Feb. 5. Call 333-4497 for ticket information.Concerts are open to the public.

Pikes Peak Center“Opera Theatre of the Rockies: The

Magic Flute” is in the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. Feb. 27-28. Call 520-SHOW for tickets.

World Arena“Walking with Dinosaurs” returns to the

Colorado Springs World Arena for another bite.There are shows Jan. 21-22 at 7 p.m., Jan. 23 at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. and Jan. 24 at 11 a.m.and 3 p.m. Tickets start at $26.50; call 520-SHOW or go to http://www.ticketswest.com.

Denver Art Museum“The Masterworks of Charles M. Russell:

A Retrospective of Paintings and Sculpture” is at the Denver Art Museum, on West 13thAvenue. The exhibit features the Westernartist’s works and runs till Jan. 10. The show is free with regular museum admission.The museum is open Tuesdays-Saturdays 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays noon-5 p.m. Themuseum is open until 10 p.m. Fridays. Call720-865-5000 for information.

Museum of nature, scienceAn exhibit about Genghis Khan is in the

Denver Museum of Nature and Science untilFeb. 7. More than 200 13th century artifacts are in the exhibit. This special exhibit and

museum admission is $20 for adults and $11 for children. Parking is free. The museum is in City Park; take Colorado Boulevard north.

Colorado History MuseumThe Colorado History Museum, 1300

Broadway, in Denver offers free admission, 10a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays-Saturdays, and Sundaysfrom noon-5 p.m. Parking is in the CulturalCenter parking garage at 12th Avenue andBroadway, or streetside in downtown Denver.

Visit with Santa in DenverChildren can visit with Santa Saturdays,

11 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in Denver’s Larimer Square area for free. For more information go online tohttp://www.larimersquare.com.

Free Day at a Denver museumSunday is a free day at the Denver Museum

of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, from 1-4 p.m. The museum is at 1880 Gaylord St. Call 303-322-1053 or go online at http://www.dmmdt.org.

Free day at Denver Art MuseumSaturday is a free day for Colorado residents

at the Denver Art Museum, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The museum is at 100 W. 14th AvenueParkway in downtown Denver. For more information, call 720-865-5000 or go online to http://www.denverartmuseum.org.

On post eventsFort Carson’s annual “Holiday Village”

is in the Special Events Center Friday from 5-8:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, noon-6 p.m.

Free admission and entertainment, drawings and food vendors.

Santa’s at the Elkhorn Conference CenterTuesday, 4-7 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 11 and older and $2.50 for ages 5-10. Call 576-6646for information. Face painting, pictures withSanta, cookie decorating, a jump castle and abuffet are included.

Photo by Nel Lampe

Jerry Saiz, left, and John Saiz install the portableice-skating rink at the Holiday Village in the SpecialEvents Center. Members of the Broadmoor Skating Clubwill be on hand to assist skaters during “Holiday onSpecker Street,” which continues Friday, 5-8:30 p.m. andSaturday-Sunday from noon-6 p.m.


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