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Vol. 71, No. 16 April 26, 2013
Pages 22-23 Page 17 Pages 10-11
Message board INSIDEINSIDE
Don’t drink
and drive
Soldiers can receive a free
ride home Thursday-Sunday
from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Call Designated Driver of
Colorado Springs at
719-650-3450 and note
“the ride is on the
McDivitt Law Firm.”
Photo by Sgt. Beth Raney
Sgt. Andrew
Mahoney shakes
hands with Maj.
Gen. Paul J.
LaCamera,
commanding
general of the 4th
Infantry Division
and Fort Carson,
after receiving the
Silver Star Medal
during a ceremony
at the 4th Brigade
headquarters,
Monday. Mahoney
received the Silver
Star Medal for his
valorous actions
Aug. 8, when
he effectively
prevented a suicide
bomber from
entering an
American patrol,
and saved the
lives of 24 people.
Sgt.MahoneyreceivesSilverStarMedalBy Maj. Christopher Thomas
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Officer, 4th Infantry Division
Sgt. Andrew Mahoney received the nation’s third
highest award for valor in combat for his actions
while serving in Afghanistan, during a ceremony
Monday at the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, headquarters.
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding
general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, presented the
Silver Star Medal to Mahoney, in front of several
hundred members of the “Mountain Warrior”
Brigade, his Family and Gold Star
Family members.
Lt. Col. Neal Doherty,
commander, 4th Special Troops
Battalion, 4th IBCT, 4th Inf.
Div., described Mahoney as a
humble Soldier and leader.
“If you asked him about that
day, he will tell you he was just
doing his job,” said Doherty.
Mahoney distinguished him-
self Aug. 8, when two suicide
bombers approached Col. James
Mingus, then 4th BCT commander,
and other members of the com-
mand group as they moved on foot from a coalition
base to the Kunar Provincial Governor’s Compound
for a security meeting. Mahoney and Personal
Security Detachment Commander Capt. Florent
Groberg, identified a suspicious individual with an
abnormal bulge protruding from his clothing moving
toward the patrol.
Taking immediate and spontaneous action, fully
believing the individual to be targeting Mingus with a
suicide vest, Mahoney and Groberg charged the
individual to prevent him from entering the patrol.
They threw the attacker to the ground where he then
detonated his suicide vest, wounding Mahoney and
Groberg. Mahoney and Groberg’s
actions greatly disrupted the attack,
preventing an even greater loss of
life, according to the citation.
A second suicide bomber
targeted the patrol in the aftermath of
the first attack, detonating his vest,
killing and wounding several
members of the patrol. In spite of his
own injuries, Mahoney maintained
focus on securing the brigade com-
mander and other survivors.
Killed in the blast were 4th BCT
Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin;
Maj. Thomas Kennedy; brigade
fire support officer; Maj. Walter Gray, brigade air
liaison officer; and Ragaei Abdelfattah, U.S. Agency
for International Development representative. Several
other members of the brigade’s leadership were
seriously wounded along with senior State
Department representative Jeff Lodinsky.
LaCamera praised Mahoney’s valor and courage.
“He’s selfless, humble, courageous and willing to
give his life for the mission and his fellow Soldiers,”
LaCamera said. “Your actions represent the valor and
spirit and the leadership of our NCO corps.
“The backbone of our great Army; it is not the
weapons or equipment, but the men and women like
Sgt. Mahoney, that make the U.S. military the
greatest in the world,” he said.
After the ceremony, Mahoney, a communications
noncommissioned officer, thanked those in attendance,
and honored those who could not be there.
“Definitely honored, it’s a bittersweet day,” he
said. “I wish I could go back and play the whole day
over again, but it is definitely an honor to stand
before all these people and receive this award.”
Mahoney’s heroic actions protected the 24
other Soldiers in the patrol, but to him, he was just
doing his job.
His wife Melanie Mahoney sees it differently.
“I’m just so happy. He’s my hero,” she said. “Even
if he doesn’t think so, every day, (he’s) my hero.”
“If you asked
him about that
day, he will tell
you he was just
doing his job.”
— Lt. Col. Neal Doherty
2 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013
This commercial enterprise newspaper is
an authorized publication for members of the
Department of Defense. Contents of the
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation
is 12,000 copies.
The editorial content of the
Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public
Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119,
Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is
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no way connected with the Department of the
Army, under exclusive written contract with
Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year.
The appearance of advertising in this
publication, including inserts or supplements,
does not constitute endorsement by the
Department of the Army or Colorado Springs
Military Newspaper Group, of the products or
services advertised. The printer reserves the
right to reject advertisements.
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patronage without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical
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opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed,
the printer shall refuse to print advertising
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For display advertising call 634-5905.
All correspondence or queries regarding
advertising and subscriptions should be directed
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The Mountaineer’s editorial content is
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Releases from outside sources are so
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Mountaineer is close of business the week
before the next issue is published. The
Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit
submissions for newspaper style, clarity and
typographical errors.
Policies and statements reflected in the
news and editorial columns represent views
of the individual writers and under no
circumstances are to be considered those of
the Department of the Army.
Reproduction of editorial material is
authorized. Please credit accordingly.
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera
Garrison Commander:
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
Rick Emert
Editor: Devin Fisher
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland
Happenings: Nel Lampe
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
Classified advertising
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Display advertising
634-5905
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526-4144
Post information
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Post weather hotline
526-0096
Interactive Customer Evaluation Ambassadors
Commended for Exceptional Service — are selected
from personnel who exemplify the spirit of keeping
Fort Carson the “Best Home Town in the Army” with
superior customer service to our Soldiers, Family
members, civilian employees and retirees.
The ICE system is available for customers to rate service they
receive by highlighting superior service or making suggestions to
improve services. It can be accessed at http://ice.disa.mil/
index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=437; through kiosks at Army
Community Service, the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, DEERS
Office, the Soldier Family Assistance Center or Balfour Beatty’s Joel
Hefley Community Center; or by depositing an ICE card at one of the
many boxes located around post.
Mountaineer staff
Crisscrossing Fort Carson in the
post shuttle, Spc. Devin Matthew
Sexton proved to be a courteous,
professional and efficient driver.
“I enjoyed it. I felt like I was able
to give back to the single Soldiers.
For many, that’s their only mode
of transportation,” said Sexton, a
tanker with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor
Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
Throughout his 15 weeks as a
shuttle driver, Sexton earned numerous
compliments from riders who
commended him for his enthusiasm
and effort to make each ride enjoyable.
“I like meeting new people
and learning about them,” he said.
“One day I picked up a guy from
Iraq. He was an interpreter and now
he’s a Soldier. … I like learning
about other Soldiers.”
Sexton said he operated the shuttle
every other day, including weekends
and holidays. Shifts ranged from seven
to 11 hours, depending on the day. On
his days off, he trained and prepared
for an upcoming deployment.
“On our days off we were doing
pre-deployment (Soldier Readiness
Processing),” he said. “We had to
go in and do online courses, packing
and preparation.”
Despite the heavy workload,
Sexton remained upbeat, listening
to country music and Christian rock
stations as he drove the streets of
the Mountain Post.
“I was listening to the Christian
station and picked up a guy. He
started talking to me and he said that
the music helped him decide to attend
church and he asked to be dropped
off at the chapel,” said Sexton. “That
opened my eyes that there was more
happening out there than me driving.”
Other ICE ACES for March
include:
• Classroom B of the Cheyenne
Mountain Child Development Center
• Jose Lechuga, Military Personnel
Division, Directorate of
Human Resources
It takes leadership to stop
sexual harassment, assaultBy Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera
Commanding general, 4th Infantry
Division and Fort Carson
Sexual assault and harassment has
been a problem within the military. It is
still an issue within our ranks at Joint
Task Force Carson.
One might say “we have left our
fallen comrades behind.”
It must be eliminated.
Former Secretary of Defense Leon
Panetta estimated 19,000 sexual assaults
occurred within the military in 2011.
From 2010-2012, statistics show 158
founded sex related offenses occurred at
Fort Carson, with approximately 50 founded offenses
occurring each year.
This is unacceptable.
Every Soldier, noncommissioned officer and officer
knows this is unacceptable.
It is time for this to change. And in order to change,
Fort Carson leaders and Soldiers must hold themselves and
each other to a high standard.
Leadership and enforcement are key to stopping this
behavior. Sexual harassment and assault diminishes and
undermines our combat readiness, our commitment to the
Warrior Ethos and our roles as protectors of this nation. Our
leaders and our Soldiers must take ownership of this problem.
To eliminate sexual assault and harassment, we need to
invoke a cultural change. That change begins with leaders.
No more will we tolerate the off-color humor, the
sexually-suggestive verbiage and the degrading treatment
toward our fellow men and women in uniform. The key to
eliminating this behavior is not tolerating it, and therefore,
our leaders must enforce the standards. Sexual harassment
and assault are splinters within our ranks.
The building of cohesive, highly
trained teams at the lowest level is required
to fulfill our obligation of winning our
nation’s wars. Our success is reliant
on trust where Soldiers depend on the
person to the left and the right to
accomplish the mission.
Incidents of harassment and assault
destroy that cohesiveness. It destroys
units and organizations.
More importantly, it destroys Soldiers.
Our leaders at the lowest levels must
enforce standards of conduct. Our squad,
platoon, and company-level leadership
need to be vigilant of these indicators
and must enforce the Army standards.
In addition to upholding these standards, leadership
must also create a trusting environment, so if a Soldier
experiences harassment or assault, he or she feels
confident in reporting the incident.
And confident their leadership will act.
Oftentimes, victims do not feel confident in reporting
incidents of harassment and assault for fear of being
blamed or that the accused is “protected.”
Strong leadership results in trust.
Victims must trust their chain of command to act;
otherwise they will not report these incidents and the
cycle of harassment and assault continues.
Eradicating sexual assault requires that leaders be
engaged at the lowest level. There is no gray area.
We will continue to educate but what is needed
now more than ever is enforcement of the standard;
enforcement of our Army values; enforcement of treating
all with dignity and respect; and accountability.
We must make the hunters the hunted.
I challenge all of you to live the Soldier’s Creed
and never leave a fallen comrade behind.
LaCamera
Sexton
3April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
CG, CSM visit deployed troopsStory and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — The com-
manding general and senior enlisted leader of 4th
Infantry Division and Fort Carson visited Soldiers of
1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., at
Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 17.
The visit marked Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera’s first
interaction with the “Raider” Brigade’s deployed troops
since taking command of the “Ivy” Division in March.
“All I can promise you is good leadership,”
LaCamera said, sharing his command philosophy
with troops assembled for the re-enlistment of more
than 50 Soldiers. “The road ahead may be difficult,
and I can’t promise you will have all the amenities
of home, but you deserve good leadership.You require
it, and I promise you will have it.”
LaCamera administered the Oath of Enlistment
to the re-enlisting Soldiers, affirming their continued
service to the nation.
Command Sgt. Maj.
Brian Stall encouraged the
Soldiers to remain resilient
throughout the deployment,
and commended the re-
enlisting Soldiers for their
continued commitment to
the Army.
“I want you to know how
truly proud we are of all of
you, for the sacrifices you
are making out here,” said
Stall. “Few have the courage
to choose this profession,
and to continue serving is a
testament to your character.”
Listening to the division
leaders’ words highlighted
the importance of the
brigade’s mission for many
Soldiers, said Spc. Ricky
McKnight, Company A, 4th
Brigade Support Battalion,
1st ABCT.
Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera,
commanding general, 4th Infantry
Division and Fort Carson, administers
the oath of enlistment to 1st
Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Inf. Div., troops during a ceremony
at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 17.
See Visit on Page 4
4 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013
DPW sets heating to cooling season transition scheduleBy Bruce Gronczniak
Operations and Maintenance
Division, Directorate of
Public Works
The Directorate of Public Works
operations and maintenance contractor,
Fort Carson Support Services, begins
the seasonal transition from heating to
cooling in installation facilities May 1.
The process, which includes turning
off heating and turning on cooling
systems for the summer, takes
approximately four weeks, but due to
limited funding and manpower it
could take up to 60 days. The transition
is prioritized, based on the type of
facility to maximize comfort for
building occupants. DPW and FCSS
request customer patience as the
transition takes place.
The following is a tentative
schedule, subject to change as weather
dictates, for shutting down and
isolating heating systems. During this
period, buildings’ cooling systems will
also be turned on for the upcoming
cooling season.
May 1-22: All child care facilities,
Soldier barracks, community service
facilities (chapels, theater, Special
Events Center, legal, etc.), operational
dining facilities and post and division
headquarters buildings.
May 23-June 30: All remaining
buildings, facilities and industrial areas.
During cooling season, the temper-
ature for comfort cooling is set in
accordance with the 4th Infantry
Division’s fiscal 2013 Energy
Efficiency Measures policy.
The policy requires that areas with
thermostat-controlled air conditioning
are not cooled to a temperature lower
than 74 degrees. DPW maintains
appropriate cooling temperatures for
those facility systems controlled by the
Energy Management Control System.
Air conditioners should not be
turned on when the outside temperature
is below 72 degrees, and must be
turned off at close of business each
day, unless the facility is occupied
or has sensitive equipment needing
cooling, such as computer main-
frames and servers.
If cooling is needed lower than the
policy temperature ranges outlined, an
exception must be requested through
DPW. For more information, call
the DPW at 526-9241.
After seasonal transition, cooling
systems that do not appear to be
operating properly in a facility should
be reported to FCSS at 526-5345 to
request a service order for repairs.
“It is very important for us to see our leadership,”
McKnight said. “By coming to see us at Camp
Buehring, they reminded us why we are here and
what we are accomplishing. It was very motivating
to see them.”
After the re-enlistment, the 4th Inf. Div. leaders
had lunch with brigade company commanders and
first sergeants, met with the brigade’s senior staff
to discuss their command philosophy and highlight
the importance of sharing resiliency lessons with
Raider Soldiers.
LaCamera then visited the Camp Buehring
Training Village, where he observed Soldiers
honing their warrior skills.
“It was a little nerve-wracking, but the extra
pressure made all of us perform a little bit better,”
said Spc. Marcus Yancey, transportation specialist,
Company A, 4th BSB, after completing combat
lifesaver course training lanes.
LaCamera and Stall visited the Raider Soldiers
following a weeklong trip to Afghanistan.
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5April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
ASAPreachesSoldiersthroughcomedyStory and photos by
Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs
“Alcohol and drug prevention briefs are tough;
how do you make that topic interesting and keep
everyone’s attention?”
Bernie McGrenahan’s answer to his own
question is “entertainment,” which he brought
to 734 members of the Fort Carson community
through two, one-hour shows at the McMahon
Auditorium, April 18, sponsored by the Army
Substance Abuse Program.
“I figure that if I can get (the audience)
laughing, if you’ll let me bring you some comedy and
maybe entertain you, then maybe you’ll trust
me and let me tell my story,” said McGrenahan.
“It’s all fact. It’s true, and it’s from the heart.”
The comedian’s comfortable stage presence,
ability to connect and easy humor kept the audience
in a constant chuckle for the entertainment portion,
the first half of the show. McGrenahan’s seamless
transition into the alcohol and drug abuse portion,
coupled with his storytelling ability, made the
alcohol abuse part of the show.
“It was amazing, it was a lot better than
PowerPoint,” said Pvt. Zachary Grieger, Company D,
1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.
“I didn’t quit laughing the whole time, except for
when (he was) talking about his brother.”
McGrenahan used both his own personal
experience of alcohol abuse, from a teenager
until he was 24; and his brother’s drinking, which led
to his suicide, to reach Soldiers about the
dangers of alcohol.
The comedian’s sharing of the intimate details
of his life in regard to alcohol addiction was
appreciated by the Soldiers.
“I liked that he put some real-life testimony
with it,” said Staff Sgt. Walter Johnson, Company D,
1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg. “The personal testimony
lets Soldiers know they can beat (alcohol).
“Being able to laugh at the same time (as
learning) has been a great benefit,” said Johnson.
“This put a beautiful spin on a tough subject.”
McGrenahan went longer than scheduled, which
he said was due to the powerful connection he had
with the audience, and that he wanted to make sure
the message really came across to the Soldiers.
“I know alcohol like a book, and I know about
Soldiers,” McGrenahan said. “I know what it is to
have a couple drinks and have a good time, but I also
know what it is like to drink too much and
have it affect my life, and every area of my life; my
finances, my relationships and my job.
“I just want to help Soldiers identify that ‘yes,
I do have it under control,’ or possibly ‘I’ve been
under stress and drinking too much, and this
person helped me realize it. I’m going to go speak to
my resources and get on track.’”
McGrenahan said the best part of doing the
ASAP show is connecting with the audience,
and the emails he receives from people that see
his performances.
He shared one he had received after a show:
“‘Hey man, I just left your show, and honestly,
you have me thinking about myself. Your story hit me
more than anyone else’s has, ever. I’ve used ASAP
before, when I first came back from deployment. It
helped me not go all-out stupid drunk, but I still
continue to drink.’”
The sender also asked for advice on how he could
control his drinking.
McGrenahan said when he receives an email
that states, “‘You made me realize that maybe
I have a problem,’ or ‘You made me realize that
I don’t want to go down that path, you helped me
open my eyes,’ that’s the payoff right there.”
Susanne Watts, ASAP prevention coordinator,
was pleased with how McGrenahan was received.
“I think it went well,” said Watts. “I don’t think
people minded that it went long; I didn’t see people
doing the cell phone checks or checking their
watches. I think they were engaged. We’ve tried scare
tactics before; they don’t work so well.”
Watts said ASAP tries to bring in something
different with each big campaign. The next one will
be Summer Sense, which will focus on all the outside
events that typically include the use of alcohol.
Comedian Bernie McGrenahan entertains Fort Carson
community members during an Army Substance Abuse
Program show at McMahon Auditorium, April 18. McGrenahan
performed a comedy routine prior to engaging the audience
with his own experiences with alcohol addiction.
“I figure that if I can get (the audience)
laughing, if you’ll let me bring you
some comedy and maybe entertain
you, then maybe you’ll trust me and
let me tell my story. It’s all fact. It’s
true, and it’s from the heart.”
— Bernie McGrenahan
For more information on ASAP, visit
http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/ASAP.html.
MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013
Miscellaneous
Interactive Metronome study feedback wanted —
from Soldiers who participated in the Defense and
Veterans Brain Injury Center study held at Fort
Carson from January-July 2012. Contact Nick Etten,
Interactive Metronome senior adviser, at 512-992-
7567 or nick.etten@gmail.com.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of
Public Works has an incentive program to
prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call
526-5898 for more information about the program.
Finance travel processing — All inbound and
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.
First Sergeants’Barracks Program 2020 — is located
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours
of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and
terminations. For more information call 526-9707.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC
is open to all active members and those interested
in becoming future SAMC members. The club was
originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of
elite noncommissioned officers but is now an
Armywide program for those who meet the criteria
and have proven themselves to be outstanding
NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact
SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Dawna Brown at
526-3983 for information.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone
numbers and points of contact for services:
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort
Carson Support Services service order desk can be
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen-
cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash
is overflowing or emergency service is required.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.
civ@mail.mil.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.
• Base operations contracting officer
representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262
or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions
on snow removal, grounds maintenance and
contractor response to service orders.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at
524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to
request latrines, for service or to report damaged
or overturned latrines.
• Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson
Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or
email jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility,
parking or regulatory traffic sign.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is
able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building
1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers
should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number
for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051.
Briefings
75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays
in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m.
Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with a
minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S.
citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical
Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524-
2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html.
Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training —
is held May 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans
Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call
526-5613/5614 for details.
Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to
noon the second and third Wednesday of each
month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center,
building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue
and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office
recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the
briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.
ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held
the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier
Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244,
on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must
be within 120 days of their expiration term of
service, but must attend no later than 30 days
prior to their ETS or start of transition leave.
Call 526-2240/8458 for more information.
Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency
Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in
building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from
12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA
processes to include turning in excess property,
reutilizing government property, web-based tools
available, special handling of property and environ-
mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact
Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@
dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at
mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or
Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.
Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in
building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center.
Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m.
and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for
personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m.,
with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are
required to bring Department of the Army Form
5118, signed by their physician and battalion
commander, and a pen to complete forms. Call
526-4730/4583 for details.
Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held
the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Hours of Operation
Central Issue Facility
• In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
7:30-10:30 a.m.
• Initial and partial issues — Monday-
Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
• Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
• Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
526-3321.
• Unit issues and turn ins — require
approval, call 526-5512/6477.
Education Center hours of operation — The
Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
• Counselor Support Center — Monday-
Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Army Learning Center — Monday-
Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Defense Activity for Nontraditional
Education Support andArmy PersonnelTesting —
Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Medical Activity Correspondence Department
office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
Information) Office in the Patient Administration
Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and fed-
eral holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
Management Branch, responsible for processing
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work
Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing
work orders and other in-person support from 7-
11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer sup-
port is by appointment only, call 526-2900.The Work
Management Branch is located in building 1219.
Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor
of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment
under Full Replacement Value claimants must
submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or After
Delivery Form 1851 for additionally discovered
items to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimants
must log into Defense Personal Property System at
http://www.move.mil and submit the claim within
nine months directly to the carrier to receive full
replacement value for missing or destroyed items.
All other claims should be submitted to the Claims
Office within two years of the date of delivery or
date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims
Office at 526-1355 for more information.
Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness
Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the
SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only
provide powers of attorney or notary services to
Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,
Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP
process can receive legal assistance and powers of
attorney at the main legal office located at 1633
Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family
Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares
powers of attorney and performs notary services
on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
The Directorate of Public Works Recycle Program
staff — is marking all outside, military unit or
contractor, recycling dumpsters and roll offs
containing the wrong recyclable commodity or
trash with a red sign and the containers will not be
picked up for emptying until the problem is
corrected. The signs state “Red tagged container
is not acceptable until content meets Fort Carson
recycling requirements.” Segregating waste
manually through the recycle staff is time consuming
and costly. Units needing assistance with waste
recycling can call 526-5898.
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
DFAC Friday-Sunday (DONSA/weekend) Monday-Thursday
Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Wolf Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Warfighter
(Wilderness Road
Complex)
Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: Closed
LaRochelle
10th SFG(A)
Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: Closed
Special Forces briefings are
held Wednesdays from noon
to 1 p.m.
Special Operations Forces
briefings are held
Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m.
Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call
524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
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7April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
“Demand Soars For Knee Arthritis Treatment FDA
Approved, Covered By Most Insurance Even Medicare”
Osteo Relief Institute offers effective, technologically enhanced arthritis treatment…
prepares for overwhelming demand as news of its results spread across the El Paso County area...
El Paso County – Arthritis sufferers can’t get it
fast enough and doctors offering it can’t keep up
with the demand.
“Results are truly impressive and patients are
thrilled,” says the staff at Osteo Relief Institute For
Spine, Joint And Neuropathy Pain located at 1465
Kelly Johnson Blvd. Suite 100.
They are referring to their innovative arthritis
treatment program featuring Hyalgan at The Osteo
Relief Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
They’ve found that the response has been a little
overwhelming. Once patients found out there is an
FDA approved, Doctor administered arthritis treat-
ment that actually works – without the side effects
of toxic pain pills or risks of replacement surgery -
What Is This Treatment
And How Does It Work?
If you are suffering with knee (or other joint)
arthritis and pain, you are not alone. Degenera-
tive joint disease or “arthritis” affects 21 million
Ameri- cans and typically involves the weight
bearing joints – like your knees. According to the
American College of Rheumatology, nearly 70%
of people over the age of 70 have x-ray evidence of
the disease (and the ranks much younger victimsof
-
cantly).
The worst thing is: Arthritis can be devastat-
ing. The pain can keep you up at night and make
getting out of bed and moving around a daunting
task. The pain and stiffness
can drain all the happiness
and joy right out of a per-
son’s life.
And up until now, treat-
ment options have been lim-
ited, not that good... or that
appealing to most patients.
The basic protocol has
been a steady diet of toxic
pain pills until your joints
completely wear out and
then it’s time to surgically
replace the knee joint.
But Now Things Have Changed
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly
affects the cartilage. Cartilage is the tissue that
covers the ends on bones in a joint. When healthy,
cartilage allows bones to glide smoothly over one
another and acts as a shock absorber.
Your “normal” knee also contains a small
lubricates the joint – much like oil lubricates the
engine of your car.
In osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down
lubricating properties and “dries up.” This is like
running your car with very old or no oil at all. Now
as you attempt to use your knee(s), there is not
enough lubrication which causes bones to grind
together resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and
the joint continues to wear out. This is a vicious
cycle and can lead to bone-on-bone rubbing and
excruciating pain.
problem. They simply mask the pain so you do not
feel the pain as your joints continue to deteriorate.
The eventual repercussions of this are obvious.
Hyalgan Is Very Different
And here is why: It contains hyaluronate, one of
Hyalgan is precisely introduced directly into your
knee joint in a series of 3-5 treatments (depend-
ing on severity) over a 4 to 6 week period. This
instantly cushions the joint, reduces friction and
allows greater motion with less pain or no pain at
all in some cases.
Hyalgan treatment not only lubricates the joint,
but it acts as a shock absorber helping reduce
Here’s something very important to consider:
Even though Hyalgan IS a natural substance and is
NOT considered a drug, it is NOT something you
can get at your local health food store. It is scien-
companies, FDA approved and can ONLY adminis-
What’s Results Can You Expect?
Pharmaceuticals and their FDA clearance research,
“A course of Hyalgan treatment– will relieve pain
in a majority of patients for 6 months without the
-
tory drug (NSAID) therapy. In many patients, the
effect of Hyalgan is likely to last even longer than
6 months.”
And the best part is: Since Hyalgan is a natural
substance; it can be used over and over without
risk. If it works for you, you may be able to look
forward to years with less pain.
Who Should Consider Hyalgan Therapy, Where
Can You Get It And When Should You Start?
You should certainly consider Hyalgan therapy
if you have been diagnosed with knee arthritis
or told you need a knee replacement. If you have
not been diagnosed with arthritis but have either
climbing stairs or loss of motion in the knee – you
should consider a screening to determine what the
cause of your problem may be. If you have any of
those issues mentioned, there is
a very good chance you already
have - or are starting to get arthri-
tis.
Very Important –
Do Not Wait Here’s Why...
Studies indicate that if the
arthritis is caught soon enough,
the cushioning effect of the of
the treatments, may help slow
the progression and help many
avoid joint replacement surgery
all together. In other words, the
sooner you start – the sooner you
may see results.
Does the procedure hurt? A local anesthetic is
given and the procedure is virtually painless. Most
patients say it feels like nothing more than a slight
“pinching” sensation... that’s it.
Why Treatments At Osteo Relief Institute
Are So Extremely Precise
Our doctors are particularly well trained in
state-of-the-art digital motion imaging which al-
lows them to see inside the joint and get the natural
cushioning Hyalgan medicine exactly where it
needs to go. This makes sure treatments have the
best possibility for maximum success. This is very
important because studies clearly indicate that doc-
tors doing these types of proce-
dures - without digital imaging
- can miss the joint space up to
30% of the time.
How To Check Out This
Breakthrough Treatment And
See It Is Right For You-
For FREE
All the doctors at Osteo
Relief Institute are extremely
excited about the response and
results with this wonderful treat-
ment and would like to share it
with as many arthritis sufferers
as possible.
But There Is A Problem...
Even though Hyalgan can help
many patients, it is not a wonder cure. It does not
help everyone.
For that reason, every potential patient should
have a free knee screening. You will only be ac-
cepted if we feel you are most likely to get the pain
relief and outcome you are looking for.
That’s why Osteo Relief Institute would like to
invite you to come in for a knee arthritis screening
at no cost to see if you actually are a candidate for
a comprehensive evaluation and Hyalgan treat-
ments.
All you have to do is call 719-344-2165 after
reading this and when the scheduling specialist an-
swers the phone, tell her you would like your free
“Conquer Knee Pain And Arthritis Screening.” She
will know exactly what you are talking about and
During this time you can get all of your ques-
tions answered in a warm, friendly environment
specialized rehab program is right for you.
But if you would like to do this, you should call
soon. The demand for this procedure at the of-
doctors cannot possibly screen everyone and we
always makes sure to give every single patient the
personal attention they deserve, we must limit the
number of free screenings to just 20.
But... just imagine how it would feel to have
-
agine going to bed and being able to sleep through
the entire night –and waking up refreshed and
energized... ready to take on the brand new day...
without the arthritis pain that’s been terrorizing you
and ruining your life.
-
ment to manage the pain caused by your knee
arthritis. Well, you may not have to just “imagine”
any more... because Hyalgan treatments and our
specialized therapy regimen could be the answer
you’ve been looking for.
Hyalgan can help, simply give Vanessa a call at
719-344-2165 right now. Why wait one more day
in pain when you may not have to? Call now before
someone else gets your free
spot.
One More Thing
It’s Important...
Ever since offering this
that reason, if when you call,
the lines are busy or you get
voice mail... just keep calling
back. The possibility of living
pain-free is well worth the effort
it may take to get through to Os-
teo Relief Institute and schedule
your free screening.
And don’t forget: Hyalgan
treatments are covered by most
insu- rances and medicare. To schedule your free
screening call 719-344-2165 now.
Read This If You Have Already Had
Treatment Without Good Results
…Even if you’ve failed with Synvisc,
Supartz, or other arthritis programs
or had “blind” injection procedures,
good results may still be possible
when using Hyalgan and the
computerized digital imaging system
employed at Osteo Relief Institute and
our P.A.C.E Rehab Program (we do
not utilize Synvisc because it is
cross linked with formaldehyde and
other chemicals…)
Here’s How To Get A
Free Screening At
Osteo Relief Institute
Simply call 719-344-2165
when Vanessa answers the phone
tell her you want your Free
“Conquer Knee Pain Screening”.
Discover if Hyalgan can ease or
eliminate your knee arthritis
pain like it has already done
for so many others.
Osteo Relief Institute
1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Suite 100
Colorado Springs, Colorado
719-344-2165
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and Soldiers watch during the
Family Demo Day hosted by
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Disposal Battalion, 71st
Ordnance Group (EOD), Saturday.
Right: Staff Sgt. Jason Due, left,
and Sgt. Matthew Bagley, right,
help Lauren Bagley into a bomb
suit Saturday during the 663rd
Ordnance Company, 242nd
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group
(EOD), Family Demo Day.
EOD hosts Family Demo DayStory and photos by Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
Explosions run in Spc. Matthew Kumpe’s Family.
“My wife and I are in the fireworks business,” said Mike
Kumpe, Matthew Kumpe’s father. “But we have nothing
like this. This is a little bit bigger.”
Three generations of Kumpes joined other Families of the
663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), at Range 121 for the
Family Demo Day, Saturday.
“I think this is a good thing,” Mike Kumpe said. “Talking,
visiting, bringing Families in, I think it’s nice they get acquainted.
And seeing the explosions are exciting.”
Family members witnessed explosive demonstrations put on by
EOD Soldiers, test-drove military robots and tried on bomb suits.
“It’s always fun to see more,” said Lauren Bagley, wife of
Sgt. Matthew Bagley. “That way when they talk about it, you
know what they’re talking about.”
Sadie Savannah donned an EOD Bomb Disposal Suit,
getting a taste of an EOD technician’s world.
“It’s so heavy,” she said. “It hurts your neck.”
Savannah said the suit was hot and made her feel
claustrophobic.
“I give them major props for being able to do that,” she said.
“This event is a good way to spend more time together with
loved ones before the deployment,” said 1st Lt. Patrick Ting,
officer in charge for the event.
Set to deploy in the summer, EOD techs enjoyed the
opportunity to bond with their spouses and children.
“It’s a nice thing to do and it doesn’t happen often,” said 1st
Lt. Adam Lawrence. “We’re about to leave soon so it’s fun to get
the Families together.”
Matthew Kumpe’s children said they enjoyed operating
the robots.
“I like that you see it through your glasses,” said Kamton
Kumpe, 10.
“It was like seeing it through an Iron Man suit,” Kedan
Kumpe, 9, said.
“It’s fun for them,” Matthew Kumpe said. “They only get
to hear secondhand what we do. They know, but it’s not the
same as being out here.”
9April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey
Lt. Col. David Moga, left, commander, 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, and 1st Sgt. Jon Trawick, senior
enlisted leader, uncase their new unit colors during a reflagging
ceremony at Waller Physical Fitness Center, April 16. Formerly the
1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg., 2nd Inf. Div., the unit recently returned from
a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom 12-13. The unit was restationed at Fort Carson in March
2009 from Camp Eagle, in Wonju, Korea.
Unit reflagging
Expert Infantryman Badge
56 earn honorStory and photo by
Spc. Nelson Robles
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
Nearly 500 Soldiers demonstrated
basic and advanced soldiering techniques
during the Expert Infantrymen Badge
qualification, April 15-19.
Initially, 498 candidates from the
4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, began the EIB
qualification, which is awarded based
on an individual’s physical fitness and
demonstrated ability to perform many
skills, such as weapons and equipment
use, maintenance and basic first aid.
“We’ve been training up since January,
just going through the basic tasks,” said
Pfc. Kristopher Bramlett, Company A, 1st
Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. “There
is an EIB handbook that you go over at night
so you can dream of (receiving) the EIB.”
Prior to actual testing, Soldiers must
complete the Army Physical Fitness Test
and qualify with their issued weapon.
After meeting the APFT and weapon
qualification standards for the EIB, the
remaining tasks are broken into three
training lanes that test a Soldier’s abilities
in different scenarios, said Master Sgt.
Mark Eckstrom, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., 12th
Inf. Reg. The traffic control point, urban
operations and patrol lane each allow for
no more than two errors before failure,
and once a lane has been failed, the Soldier
is eliminated from the qualification.
Those who made it to the final day of
qualification faced the final task of complet-
ing a 12-mile ruck march through the tank
trails of Fort Carson in less than three hours.
“It takes a lot of motivation,
time and dedication,” said Pfc. Isaiah
Ferrer, Company A, 1st Bn., 12th Inf.
Reg., the first junior enlisted Soldier
to complete the ruck march. “I
just wanted to prove something
to myself, that I know I can do
something like this in the future.”
Only 56 Soldiers conquered the
challenge, as they stood in formation
with their backs straight and chests
out while they received their badges
from their battalion commanders
and noncommissioned officers.
Spc. Austin Roberts, Headquarters and
Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion,
12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, disassembles a weapon
during the Expert Infantryman Badge
qualification lanes on Fort Carson,
April 17. Of the 498 candidates who
began EIB qualification April 15,
Roberts was one of the 56 to receive
the badge April 19.
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Sgt. John Henry Rocklein hunched over the table,
steadying his hands.
“Breathe, man. Breathe,” said one of his teammates,
anxiously watching, but unable to help.
Rocklein, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, set the needle and thread down, balling his
hands into fists to try and maintain control. He’d just performed
30 pushups and was now attempting to push a piece of thread
through the eye of a needle.
Focused, Rocklein gingerly threaded the needle, holding it
up for the observer to see.
“You’re good,” said the observer and performance
expert for the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness
Training Center.
Rocklein dropped the needle and ran with his teammates to
the next obstacle.
Across the field, more teams of Soldiers performed
physical and mental tasks as part of the culminating obstacle
course for the weeklong Comprehensive Soldier and Family
Fitness Leader Development Course, April 15-19.
“We know there are changes when we increase energy,” said
Steve DeWiggins, lead performance expert. “Decision making is
more difficult, cognitive capacity is reduced and focus narrows.”
Knowing this, DeWiggins said the instructors for the
training center developed tactics to help Soldiers maintain
control in stressful situations.
For 40 hours, Soldiers from various units learned energy
management, effective goal setting, confidence building and
attention control.
“We’re concerned with the holistic Soldier,” said Nick
Bartley, performance expert. “We’re helping them be mentally
and emotionally strong.”
An Armywide endeavor, the Comprehensive Soldier and
Family Fitness program’s goal is to help Soldiers train, practice
and refine their psychological strength.
At Fort Carson, contractors with degrees in sports
psychology implemented the first Leader Development
Soldiers attempt to complete wooden puzzles during an obstacle course April 19 as part of the
culminating event of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness leader development course.
Soldiers were challenged with physical and mental obstacles to complete.
Course for Soldiers, noncommissioned officers and officers
from numerous units.
“We’re hoping they spread what they learn here onto other
Soldiers in their units,” Bartley said.
The week began with an initial obstacle course to test
Soldiers’ abilities, then moved to the classroom for physical
and cognitive lessons in applied performance. At the end of
the week, Soldiers completed a different obstacle course to
test the skills they learned.
Soldiers completed 12 tasks that required physical and mental
components, including transferring heavy items from one end of
the field to the other while staying within a narrow boundary,
listening to audio with three layers of information and answering
questions based on what was heard and completing two puzzles
with large wooden blocks within a six-minute time limit.
Staff Sgt. Dustin Kerrins, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry
Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.,
said he was determined to complete the wooden puzzle, which
thwarted him earlier in the week.
“I don’t like it when puzzles beat me,” he said, laughing.
Kerrins’ team didn’t complete the task during the first
obstacle course and he said he copied down the patterns,
working them over in his head throughout the week.
Although he wasn’t able to physically move and complete
the puzzles during the second obstacle course, he successfully
directed his teammate.
“As a team, we worked better the second time,”
said Staff Sgt. James Reigle, Company B, Warrior
Transition Battalion. “We refocused and discussed
the tasks. … We learned from a collective brain.
We were faster and more efficient.”
Other Soldiers agreed, saying throughout the
week they learned their teammates’ strengths and
weaknesses and how best to motivate them. They
said learning how to bounce back from frustrating
circumstances by remaining flexible and positive
allowed them to meet goals.
“The whole course tested our mental endurance,”
Kerrins said. “We knocked 11 minutes off our time
and finished first. It took a lot of teamwork.”
Sgt. John Henry Rocklein, 2nd Armored
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
threads a needle during the final obstacle
course for the Comprehensive Soldier and
Family Fitness leader development course,
April 19. Rocklein, along with Soldiers,
noncommissioned officers and officers,
completed the weeklong course.
Sgt. Robert Blackaby, left, carries
heavy objects while navigating a
ladder, April 19, as teammates
encourage him and provide tips.
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2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
Recreation is hosting the Spartan Military Sprint May
4-5 at Iron Horse Park. The event is a four-mile run
consisting of obstacles such as object carries, spear
throwing and barbed-wire crawl, is coming to Fort
Carson May 4-5, and Soldiers of the “Warhorse”
Brigade are teaming up to take on the challenge.
About 10 Soldiers from Headquarters and
Headquarters Troop, 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd
Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
are training to make sure they are up to the task.
“I have been waiting for a race to come around
to Colorado Springs for some time,” said Staff Sgt.
Charles Giordano intelli-
gence analyst, HHT. “I did it
in Arizona before I came to
Fort Carson, and I thought it
was a good team-building
exercise for the section.
For the past few weeks
the Soldiers have been
conducting physical training
in preparation for the event.
Their regimen includes
weight training, both upper
and lower body; cardio train-
ing, consisting of multiple
three-to-five mile runs a
week; and core training,
aimed at training multiple
muscle groups at once.
The Spartan Military Sprint will test the
Soldiers’ full array of athletic ability.
“A lot of the obstacles are about using your
strength, but also using your body as a whole unit to
move over and around different obstacles,” said
Sgt. Joseph Baffaro, counterintelligence agent, HHT.
Leaders from the brigade intelligence shop
wanted a way to increase teamwork, but also to let
the Soldiers see their leaders in a different light.
“It really concentrates on building a team,” said
Giordano. “Soldiers tend to just see you in the work
environment, and to do something outside of the
Army — and do something as a group — makes them
see who you are as a person.”
The training will not only help the Soldiers
prepare for the race, but will increase their overall
knowledge on physical training.
“I hope they get an idea of different things they
can do for physical training on their own,” said
Baffaro. “Keeping in mind that physical strength
training and endurance is a constant thing for both
your personal development and keeping your state
of physical fitness high in the military.”
For more information on the Spartan race, visit
http://www.spartanrace.com. The race on May 4 is
sold out, but people can register until May 1 for the
May 5 race.
Sgt. Joseph Baffaro, counterintel-
ligence agent, Headquarters and
Headquarters Troop, 2nd Special
Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored
Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, works out using
battle ropes at Iron Horse Sports
and Fitness Center, April 18.
Sgt. Melissa Schimmel, intelligence analyst, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,
2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
performs squats at Fort Carson’s Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, April 18.
Editor’s note:
This is the second of four features highlighting Fort Carson
participants in the 2013 Warrior Games held May 11-16, at the
U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs
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the standard for what it takes to
represent the Army cycling team at
the Warrior Games.
“He is that omega, he is that
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officer in charge, Warrior Games. “He
is one of those guys, when I bring him to
the (training camps), I use him for the
assessment. You have to be able to ride
as well as him. People selected to the
team have to be able to ride at his level.”
For Smythe, it is not one major
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that have led him to be eligible to
participate in the Warrior Games.
“For me it is a little bit different
(than for other competitors), because I
don’t have that traumatic injury from
downrange; my injuries are an accumu-
lation of deploying, jumping out of
airplanes, ruck running, and just being
in the Army,” said Smythe, Company B,
Warrior Transition Battalion.
Smythe said he was introduced to
cycling through the WTB, during the
Ride 2 Recovery, an event that helps
wounded warriors get into cycling.
“It was more motivation for me,
because I am with peers that have
injuries, and I am able to relate and talk
with them,” Smythe said. “The ones
that really stand out are the double
amputees that hand cycle, and they are
just hammering it home. I am just
trying to finish the ride, and these guys
are like, ‘hurry up, let’s go.’ Now that
I am going through the process of a
medical evaluation board and I want
to stay in (the Army); (cycling) is a
way to show my command and peers
that I am still viable as a Soldier.”
The Warrior Games are designed to
introduce injured servicemembers and
veterans to Paralympic sports competi-
tion, and encourage them to stay physi-
cally active when they return to their
local communities following the event.
Photo by Iain Paterson
Sgt. 1st Class Keoki Smythe, right, Warrior
Transition Unit, Fort Carson, and Army
veteranMichaelGroverofShelbyTownship,
Mich.,practicepassingduringthefinalrace
at the 2013 Warrior Games cycling trials
held at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 4-8.
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Jongema said Smythe’s positive
and humble attitude has brought
inspiration to others.
“He has such a great jovial
attitude and you never see him get
mad, but I like how the minute he gets
on that bike, he changes,” Jongema
said. “It is not that the smiles go away,
but he becomes so focused on what
he is doing. That says a lot for me in
terms of selecting someone (for theArmy
team). The other athletes gravitate
towards his capability and listen to
him; even my coaches.”
Smythe’s positive outlook on life
and his embodiment of the professional
Soldier leaves an example for others
to look up to.
“When I look at him, I see someone
who upholds the Army Values and is a
good friend,” said Sgt. 1st Class Noel
Vargas, platoon sergeant, Company B,
Warrior Transition Battalion. “He is a
go-getter. He is one of the guys that you
want to follow. If for some reason
you ever doubt yourself, he is the first
one to pick you back up and give you
motivation to continue on. I think he
is a model Soldier, especially for
Soldiers in the WTB, the ones that,
either physically or mentally, are at
a disadvantage.”
Vargas said Smythe exemplifies
the Army’s “never quit” attitude.
“He is in the Warrior Games, and I
applaud him for that, because he found
something instead of giving up,” he said.
Smythe said his goals are to
do the best he can for Team Army,
hopefully making the podium for
cycling and sitting-volleyball, enjoying
time with teammates and making
friends with other teams he will meet
at the games.
“The Marines, Air Force,
Navy/Coast Guard, and the Brits will
be at the games; it will be interesting to
see what life is like for them, the
obstacles that they deal with, and being
able to relate to what we all go
through,” Smythe said.
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15April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER
Editor’s note: The following information is
provided by the Installation Security Division to
let community members know how to identify and
report suspicious activity.
Immediately report suspicious activities to
local law enforcement, even if you think it may be
nothing. On post, call 526-8286.
If you see suspicious behavior, do not confront
the individuals involved.
Take note of the details:
Size; jot down the number of people,
gender, ages and physical descriptions
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including shoes
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license plate, camera, guns, etc.
Suspicious activity is often recalled after an event.
We must train ourselves to be on the lookout for things
that are out of the ordinary and arouse suspicions.
Keep in mind, those who commit terrorist acts:
— Usually live among us without appearing
suspicious while planning and preparing for their
attack. They may be a neighbor, student or friend.
— Often they will need training or equipment that
will arouse suspicion.
— Need to conduct surveillance on possible targets and
gather information on the planned attack location.
All of these things make terrorists vulnerable to
detection by those watching for certain characteristics.
Learn to recognize the difference between normal
and abnormal behavior. It can be a fine line.
Stay alert in daily travels and routines and
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— Who your neighbors are
— What cars are normally in the neighborhood
— Who regularly makes deliveries at work and in
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Staying alert is being aware of one’s surroundings.
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may include:
— A local activity that could indicate problems in
your community.
— Previous activity or crimes
— Controversial issues being debated
— Suspicious thefts
Note: One of the clues that led to the recent
break up of a terrorist plot was that several of
the cell members were spotted celebrating in an
apartment complex on the anniversary of 9/11.
It is impossible to identify a terrorist by
appearance, nationality or language.
A terrorist threat can only be identified by
observing or hearing about suspicious activity
that may lead to a criminal act.
Identifying suspicious activity is not a difficult
science. Rely on judgment. Suspicion of a threat
can be confirmed with only one incident or it
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Suspicions will need to be based on:
— Experience
— Judgment
— Common sense
Here is an example of unusual interest in high risk
or symbolic targets: While at a high profile location,
a person nearby is taking several photos. While that,
in itself, is not unusual, you notice that the person is
only taking photos of the location’s surveillance
cameras, entrance crash barriers and access control
procedures. This is not normal for a tourist.
Actions that cause a heightened sense of
suspicion include:
— Suspicious or unusual interest
— Surveillance suspicious in nature
— Inappropriate photographs or videos
— Note taking
— Drawing of diagrams
— Annotating maps
— Use of binoculars or night vision devices
Unusual or suspicious activity does not necessarily
mean that terrorist activity is happening, but
be aware of the following suspicious behaviors:
— Individuals acting secretively and suspiciously
— Anyone avoiding eye contact
— People departing quickly when seen
or approached
— Individuals in places they don’t belong
— People overdressed for the type of weather
— A strong odor coming from a building or vehicle
— An overloaded vehicle
— Fluid leaking from a vehicle, other than the
engine or gas tank
Many of the 9/11 terrorists were in the country
illegally and using fraudulent identification.
Altering or using false government identification
in any way and for any purpose is against the law.
Fraudulent IDs include:
— Driver’s license
— Social Security cards
— Passports
— Birth certificates
— Green cards
If you believe someone is using or has altered
government identification, notify law enforcement
authorities. Do not request to see another person’s
ID when not appropriate; allow law enforcement
agencies to do the investigating.
Terrorists, when not acting alone, need
to meet with their conspirators and
often times work within a cell.
Pay attention to visitors and
guests that:
— Arrive and leave at unusual hours
— Try not to be noticed
— Act in a suspicious manner
— Park an unusual distance
from the meeting
— Have an unusual number of unrelated
people living together
— Not all people who maintain
privacy are terrorists, but people
intent on doing illegal acts want to
be left alone.
Signs that may raise suspicions:
— People only allowed into their
home with plenty of prior notice
— Locks changed often
— Certain rooms kept off limits
— Tables and pieces of furniture
are covered
— Maid service not allowed in a hotel room
— Hotel room service always accepted
outside the door
— Deliveries only accepted at the hotel
front desk or outside a closed door
Deliveries are a common method
for terrorists to carry out their attacks.
Be aware of:
— Vehicles with hazardous
material parked or driving in an
inappropriate area
— Unusual deliveries of chemicals
or fertilizer
— Unattended bags or boxes in a
public access place
— Fire extinguishers that may have been moved
or tampered with
— Unusual or unexpected mail
Terrorists need supplies to carry out their attacks
and accomplish their goals.
Pay attention to unusual purchases, rentals or
thefts, to include:
— Police, security, public utility, mail carrier or
airline uniforms and equipment
— Explosives
— Weapons
— Ammunition
— Propane bottles
— Toxic chemicals
— Vehicles able to contain or haul hazardous materials
Additional suspicious activity may include:
— Someone bragging or talking about plans to
harm citizens in violent attacks or who claims
membership in a terrorist organization that
espouses killing innocent people.
— Suspicious packages, luggage or mail that have
been abandoned in a crowded place such as an
office building, airport, school or shopping center.
— Suspicious letter or package that arrives in your
mailbox. Stay away from the letter or package
and don’t shake, bump or sniff it. If handled,
wash hands thoroughly with soap and water.
— Someone suspiciously exiting a secured, nonpublic
area near a train or bus depot, airport, tunnel,
bridge, government building or tourist attraction.
— Any type of activity or circumstance that seems
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of the neighborhood, community or workplace.
— Someone unfamiliar loitering in a parking
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SHARP officials to Soldiers:
We’re here, we’ll listenBy Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
Editor’s note: The following recounts true
stories of sexual harassment and assault experienced
by three Soldiers — a private first class, a sergeant
and a sergeant first class. Their names have been
removed at their request to protect their privacy.
At another Army post, in what feels like
another life, three male Soldiers raped a female
private first class.
She knew her attackers. They all served
in the same company. Two were her noncom-
missioned officers.
“They were my friends,” she said. “I said
‘no,’ and I fought as hard as I could.”
After the attack, she didn’t go to the police.
She didn’t seek medical help. And she didn’t tell
her commanders.
“I was a private,” she
said. “There was no way
(my commanders) would
believe a private over a
specialist and two NCOs.”
She said her pride took
over and she “soldiered up,”
keeping the attack to herself.
She became angry. She
didn’t sleep and she lost
weight. She attempted suicide.
When she admitted to
counselors that she’d been raped,
she said the Army provided
a litany of services, none of
which she felt would help.
“The Army threw all these
people at me, all these people
pushing me to talk,” she said.
But she wasn’t ready to
talk. She wasn’t ready to relive
what was arguably the worst
day of her life.
Then she met the represen-
tative for the post’s Sexual
Harassment/Assault Response
and Prevention program.
“The SHARP (representative) was the first
person that didn’t ask me anything,” she said. “At
first I thought she was just another lady trying to
get into my head. But she didn’t push. She
waited. She waited for me to lose it.”
The statistics
According to an Army study conducted between
fiscal 2006-2011, more than 8,000 Soldiers
committed sex offenses including 2,683 rape offenses.
At Fort Carson, between calendar years 2010-
2012, 158 founded sex related offenses occurred.
Of those offenses, 111 were sexual assaults.
To help prevent and educate the Soldier population
about harassment and assault, as well as provide an
outlet for victims, the Army created SHARP in 2008.
An offshoot of the Army’s Sexual Assault
Prevention and Response and Prevention of
Sexual Harassment programs,
SHARP trained Soldiers
as victim advocates, with
representatives at the brigade,
battalion and company levels,
providing Soldiers a confidant
within their unit.
There are currently 579
trained SHARP representatives
at Fort Carson with 11 civilians
at Army Community Service,
said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony
Maldonado, 4th Infantry
Division SHARP representative.
In April, to promote Sexual
Assault Awareness Month,
SHARP endorsed information
booths and a postwide safety
stand down day. It premiered the
documentary “The Invisible
War,” bringing attention to
the military’s treatment of
servicemembers who have
experienced an assault.
Each quarter, SHARP
representatives provide National
Organization Victim Assistance
certifications and training
for SHARP mobile training teams.
And while the goal is to reduce the number
of assaults, it is equally important to bring attention
to and reduce sexual harassment, Maldonado said.,
4th Infantry Division SHARP representative.
“We’re emphasizing sexual harassment and
not being a passive bystander,” he said. “Assault is
the end state. It begins with harassment.”
Recognizing harassment
For most of her service, the sergeant first
class didn’t realize she was being harassed.
When she was pregnant with her first child,
an officer offered to help her “induce labor.”
A first sergeant sent her inappropriate texts
telling her how beautiful she was, even though he
was married with a wife and children.
“I didn’t realize that most of my career I’ve
been harassed,” said the female sergeant first class
and one of the SHARP representatives at Fort
Carson. “I didn’t know or recognize what was
happening to me and that I could report it.”
Not recognizing sexual harassment is
common for both male and female Soldiers,
Maldonado said.
“It’s systematic across the Army,” he said.
When Soldiers are new to a unit, they want to
fit in, Maldonado said. In order to fit in, Soldiers
compromise their tolerance or values. They let
the crude jokes and off-color humor slide in order
to be accepted.
“It’s human nature to want to fit in,” he said.
“We bring down our barriers and values to fit
in. We may think some things are wrong, but we
don’t say anything.”
Maldonado said that while SHARP officials
hope to reach a short-term goal directing Soldiers
to services, the attitude and behavior regarding
sexual harassment and assault must change at the
unit level, the individual level.
“Leaders must enforce dignity, respect and
standards,” he said. “Is (harassment) something
we can change in training? No. It’s up to the
individual (to change).”
“Leaders must
enforce dignity,
respect and
standards. Is
(harassment)
something we can
change in training?
No. It’s up to
the individual
(to change).”
— Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Maldonado
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Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán
2nd Armored Brigade Combat
Team Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division
As the bitter cold wind sliced
through his fleece jacket, 1st Lt.
Chatlin Magee clapped his hands
together for warmth, tucked his chin
into his chest away from the wind,
and continued to scan his section for
bits of garbage he may have missed.
The lieutenant led fellow 2nd
Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, Soldiers
alongside other Arapahoe Village
community members during post
cleanup April 17, as part of a
semiannual initiative to beautify
and maintain Fort Carson.
“We are all out here to help the
morale of the community,” said Magee,
assistant operations officer, 2nd Special
Troops Battalion, 2nd ABCT, 4th Inf.
Div. “The weather isn’t the best, but
that doesn’t matter; we still want to be
here to get this area looking good.”
Soldiers who live in the area, as
well as volunteers, came together to
pick up garbage, perform lawn
maintenance and make small repairs
to window screens and fences.
“It means a lot for the Soldiers
to come out and help, because no
one can do everything by themselves,”
said Aubrey Guillotte, Arapahoe
Village mayor.
The Soldiers began the day by
forming a line and walking through
the neighborhood, picking up every
piece of garbage they came across.
“It’s going to feel good, coming
home and seeing everything look
clean and nice,” said Arapahoe
Village resident Pvt. Darin Stevens,
Headquarters and Headquarters
Company, 204th Brigade
Support Battalion.
Around noon, the snow became
heavy, and Soldiers were released to
go back to their living quarters.
“With the snow and the cold
temperatures, being outside just
got too dangerous; we decided to
release Soldiers to work in their
own yards. That way, they can judge
if they are getting too cold, and can
go inside and warm up,” Magee said.
Although the day was cut short,
Soldiers enjoyed the opportunity to
help out the community.
“It feels good knowing Soldiers
are taking pride in their area,” said
volunteer Sgt. Casey Thomas,
Company B, 204th BSB.
Soldiers with 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, look for garbage to collect
during the post cleanup in Arapahoe Village, April 17.
18 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013
Upcoming events
Scouting for Food Drive — Cub Scout Pack 264
and Boy Scout Troop 164 host the 2013 Scouting
for Food Drive Saturday from 8-11 a.m. All
donations benefit the Care and Share Food
Bank for Southern Colorado. Contact Janita
McGregor at 284-0186 for more information.
Stem Rocks — The Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics Festival takes place Saturday at
Carson Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
event is open to all children in kindergarten through
eighth grade. The event features hands on activities.
Call 598-9755 for more information.
Baby shower — The annual Installation Baby
Shower takes place May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Fort Carson Special Events Center. There
will be vendors, organizations and informational
booths at the event. Heidi Murkoff, the author
of the “What to Expect” series will be available
for book signings and a question and answer
session. Call 526-7486 for more information.
Job fair — Civilianjobs.com hosts a job fair May 14
at the Elkhorn Conference Center from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Open to all servicemembers, veterans
and Family members, attendees may pre-register
online at http://www.civilianjobs.com/. Call
678-819-4153 or visit http://www.civilianjobs.com/
for more information.
Spouse Master Resilience Trainer — Fort Carson
is looking for spouses to become certified
Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness and
Master Resilience trainers. Applicants must be
active-duty military spouses with at least 12 months
left at Fort Carson and have good communication
and public speaking skills. Interviews will be
held Tuesday-Wednesday and training takes
place May 13-23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants
must attend all team meetings and trainings.
Applicants should contact their Soldier’s
commander for more information on applying.
General announcements
Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey —
Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help
minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical
care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives
funding based on patients seen and customer
satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can bring in
up to $800. Help keep providers and departments
and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for
more information.
New health care system — United Health Care
Military and Veterans became the prime TRICARE
contractor this month. As with any large scale
transition, there are inevitable challenges to work
through. If a patient is experiencing any unusual
occurrences or has questions about Primary Care
Manager changes, network referrals, authorized
providers, or these type issues, contact the
United Health Care Military and Veterans call
center at 877-988-WEST(9378).
New EFMP Location — The Exceptional Family
Member Program at the Evans Army Community
Hospital campus is now located in room 2124
of the Woods Soldier Family Care Center. EFMP
is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.; overseas screenings are conducted
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact EFMP at
526-7805 for more information
Adult immunizations — Beginning Monday, adult
patients can visit their Family Medicine Clinics for
all immunizations. The Allergy Clinic will no longer
provide adult immunizations. Contact your primary
medical provider or clinic for more information
Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264
needs volunteers for den leaders and committee
members. No experience is needed. Training
will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff.
There is always a need for new volunteers to
fill positions or just help out at various activities.
Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson
at sgtjobson@gmail.com or the Cub Master,
Robert Jepsen, robert.jepsen@us.army.mil
and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line.
Summer youth program — The American Red
Cross and Evans Army Community Hospital are
looking for motivated young adults to apply for
the Summer Youth Program, which allows young
adults to volunteer within the hospital and clinics
so they can get exposure to the medical field.
Applications will be available through May 8 in
the hospital Red Cross office. Interviews will be
held May 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Program
participants will be selected and notified by
May 17. Participants selected for the program
must be available for mandatory orientation
dates that will take place May 28-31 and be
current with their immunizations. Contact
526-7144 for more information.
Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family
Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple
Threat meetings for Family members of military
personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress
disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing
Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at
559-376-5389 or longlinelarry@aol.com for details.
Medications self-care program suspended — Due to
fiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospital
is suspending the over-the-counter medication
self-care program. All self-care classes have been
cancelled pending further information, and training
information will be removed from the Evans
Preventive Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive
Medicine at 526-8201 for more information.
New post office hours — Retail hours at the
Fort Carson Post Office changed March 30. New
hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Saturday hours remain the same.
Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters
seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families
to participate in the military mentoring program,
which matches children with adult volunteers who
serve as positive role models. Visit http://www.
biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information.
Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance with
the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is to
advise bargaining unit employees that: you are
entitled to union representation in meetings held
in connection with an investigation if: 1. The
meeting is conducted by one or more agency
representatives. 2. The agency representatives are
conducting an examination in connection with an
investigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4.
You reasonably believe that the examination may
result in disciplinary action. 5. You request union
representation. All five conditions must be met.
Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available at
post clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers and
Family members older than 6 months may receive a
vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/
TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option
5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans.
amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information.
htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information.
New immunization hours — The Allergy/Adult
Immunizations Clinic at Evans Army Community
Hospital has new walk-in immunization hours:
7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
and Friday from 7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult
immunizations only. Allergy shot scheduling
remains the same. The clinic will not provide
vaccinations on training holidays, federal holidays
and during clinic administration time on Friday
afternoons. Call 503-7379 for more information.
Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 —
The Directorate of Emergency Services operates
Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
regardless of inclement weather or road
conditions along Essayons Road, which is an
unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used
to access several ranges and training areas, so
the road remains open during all conditions. In
order to notify the motorists of the actual road
conditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions”
status signs are now located along Butts and
Essayons roads showing whether road conditions
are green, amber or red. One sign is at the
intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road,
facing north, and the other is on Essayons
Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic.
Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicine
clinics are in the process of changing names. Iron
Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the
second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital)
is changing its name to Warrior Family Medicine
Clinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located on
the second floor of the Woods Soldier Family Care
Clinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse Family
Medicine Clinic. These are only name changes.
Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary
care manager/team in their regular clinic location.
Automated medical referral — A new automated
reminder system is now in place for medical
referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a
civilian specialist in the network will receive
a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military
Health System. The call will remind patients to
make an appointment. If a patient has already made
an appointment, an option will allow him to report
that information. There is also an option to cancel
the referral. Unless acted upon, these reminders
will recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637
for more information on the automated call system.
Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort
Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and
credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is
open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email
thriftshop@gmail.com for more information or
to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations
may be dropped off at the store during normal
business hours or at the recycling center located
near the main exchange.
IMCOM recruits — Installation Management
Command is recruiting junior and mid-level
employees to participate in a Developmental
Assignment Program. DAP is designed to support
functional and leadership training, which is one of
the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign
Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are IMCOM
appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and
nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below,
in positions comparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP
is based on a systematic plan specializing in devel-
opmental assignments through various functional
areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program
provides multifunctional training and assignments
to strengthen the experience of employees and
prepare them for broader responsibilities, improve
organizational communication, and develop well-
rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by
contacting your organization’s training coordinator
or the Workforce Development Program.
Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge
community members to contact emergency
personnel by calling 911 instead of driving
personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the
event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency,
skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will
be able to administer critical care and aid.
Contact the Emergency Department at
526-7111 for more information.
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Holocaust descendant speaks to SoldiersStory and photo by
Sgt. Eric Glassey
4th Infantry Division Public
Affairs Office
Never again.
This was Helena Atlas-Acuna’s
message as she shared her parents’
ordeal with Soldiers during the
Holocaust National Days
of Remembrance at the
Elkhorn Conference
Center, April 16.
“I hope they gleen
that the holocaust actu-
ally happened, because
there are a lot of deniers
out there,” said Helena
Atlas-Acuna, daughter
of Holocaust survivors
David and Sally Atlas.
“So we want to keep the
stories … alive and in
front of people. The
whole point of this is …
to prevent something
like this from ever
happening again.”
The Pueblo native
spoke about how the
indifference of people
allowed Adolf Hitler
to wipe out millions
of people.
“First of all, what
makes it unique is that
it was state-sponsored,
systematic persecution and annihilation
of European Jews by Nazi Germany
from the years 1933-1945, with Jews
being the primary target,” Atlas-Acuna
said. “But they also had other
targets the Nazis perceived inferior
to the Arian race.
“What makes this genocide
unique in all of history is that it was
premeditated and planned,” she said.
“It was not just a bunch of thugs
running around killing people willy-
nilly. It started with forced labor and
concentration camps, then on to ghettos
and what they considered the ‘Final
Solution,’ the extermination camps.”
Her husband, Michael Atlas-
Acuna, a Pueblo native who works
with various Jewish organizations
to help educate and inform people
about the Pueblo Jewish history and
anti-Semitism, also took to the podium.
“First of all, I’m honored to be here
and sharing with the military,” Michael
Atlas-Acuna said. “We wouldn’t be here
if it wasn’t for the military to fight for
our freedoms and do these things. For
me, it was a great honor
for our small community
to be asked to come and
do this at Fort Carson.
“What is anti-
Semitism?” he asked
the attendees. “Anti-
Semitism is prejudice,
hatred or discrimination
against Jews or reasons
connected to the Jewish
heritage. The term
was coined in the late
1930s in Germany.”
Staff Sgt. Austin
Johnson, undergoing
training to be an equal
opportunity representa-
tive for Company A, 1st
Battalion, 67th Armor
Regiment, 2nd Armored
Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division,
reflected on the value
days like this have in
the military.
Helena Atlas-Acuna speaks of her parents’
ordeals during the Holocaust, at an observance
April 16 at Elkhorn Conference Center.
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  • 1. Vol. 71, No. 16 April 26, 2013 Pages 22-23 Page 17 Pages 10-11 Message board INSIDEINSIDE Don’t drink and drive Soldiers can receive a free ride home Thursday-Sunday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call Designated Driver of Colorado Springs at 719-650-3450 and note “the ride is on the McDivitt Law Firm.” Photo by Sgt. Beth Raney Sgt. Andrew Mahoney shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, after receiving the Silver Star Medal during a ceremony at the 4th Brigade headquarters, Monday. Mahoney received the Silver Star Medal for his valorous actions Aug. 8, when he effectively prevented a suicide bomber from entering an American patrol, and saved the lives of 24 people. Sgt.MahoneyreceivesSilverStarMedalBy Maj. Christopher Thomas 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Officer, 4th Infantry Division Sgt. Andrew Mahoney received the nation’s third highest award for valor in combat for his actions while serving in Afghanistan, during a ceremony Monday at the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, headquarters. Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, presented the Silver Star Medal to Mahoney, in front of several hundred members of the “Mountain Warrior” Brigade, his Family and Gold Star Family members. Lt. Col. Neal Doherty, commander, 4th Special Troops Battalion, 4th IBCT, 4th Inf. Div., described Mahoney as a humble Soldier and leader. “If you asked him about that day, he will tell you he was just doing his job,” said Doherty. Mahoney distinguished him- self Aug. 8, when two suicide bombers approached Col. James Mingus, then 4th BCT commander, and other members of the com- mand group as they moved on foot from a coalition base to the Kunar Provincial Governor’s Compound for a security meeting. Mahoney and Personal Security Detachment Commander Capt. Florent Groberg, identified a suspicious individual with an abnormal bulge protruding from his clothing moving toward the patrol. Taking immediate and spontaneous action, fully believing the individual to be targeting Mingus with a suicide vest, Mahoney and Groberg charged the individual to prevent him from entering the patrol. They threw the attacker to the ground where he then detonated his suicide vest, wounding Mahoney and Groberg. Mahoney and Groberg’s actions greatly disrupted the attack, preventing an even greater loss of life, according to the citation. A second suicide bomber targeted the patrol in the aftermath of the first attack, detonating his vest, killing and wounding several members of the patrol. In spite of his own injuries, Mahoney maintained focus on securing the brigade com- mander and other survivors. Killed in the blast were 4th BCT Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin; Maj. Thomas Kennedy; brigade fire support officer; Maj. Walter Gray, brigade air liaison officer; and Ragaei Abdelfattah, U.S. Agency for International Development representative. Several other members of the brigade’s leadership were seriously wounded along with senior State Department representative Jeff Lodinsky. LaCamera praised Mahoney’s valor and courage. “He’s selfless, humble, courageous and willing to give his life for the mission and his fellow Soldiers,” LaCamera said. “Your actions represent the valor and spirit and the leadership of our NCO corps. “The backbone of our great Army; it is not the weapons or equipment, but the men and women like Sgt. Mahoney, that make the U.S. military the greatest in the world,” he said. After the ceremony, Mahoney, a communications noncommissioned officer, thanked those in attendance, and honored those who could not be there. “Definitely honored, it’s a bittersweet day,” he said. “I wish I could go back and play the whole day over again, but it is definitely an honor to stand before all these people and receive this award.” Mahoney’s heroic actions protected the 24 other Soldiers in the patrol, but to him, he was just doing his job. His wife Melanie Mahoney sees it differently. “I’m just so happy. He’s my hero,” she said. “Even if he doesn’t think so, every day, (he’s) my hero.” “If you asked him about that day, he will tell you he was just doing his job.” — Lt. Col. Neal Doherty
  • 2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013 This commercial enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the Army. Printed circulation is 12,000 copies. The editorial content of the Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is fcmountaineer@hotmail.com. The Mountaineer is posted on the Internet at http://csmng.com. The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army, under exclusive written contract with Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Army or Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, of the products or services advertised. The printer reserves the right to reject advertisements. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. For display advertising call 634-5905. All correspondence or queries regarding advertising and subscriptions should be directed to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905. The Mountaineer’s editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. Releases from outside sources are so indicated. The deadline for submissions to the Mountaineer is close of business the week before the next issue is published. The Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit submissions for newspaper style, clarity and typographical errors. Policies and statements reflected in the news and editorial columns represent views of the individual writers and under no circumstances are to be considered those of the Department of the Army. Reproduction of editorial material is authorized. Please credit accordingly. MOUNTAINEER Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt Chief, Print and Web Communications: Rick Emert Editor: Devin Fisher Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland Happenings: Nel Lampe Sports writer: Walt Johnson Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Classified advertising 329-5236 Display advertising 634-5905 Mountaineer editor 526-4144 Post information 526-5811 Post weather hotline 526-0096 Interactive Customer Evaluation Ambassadors Commended for Exceptional Service — are selected from personnel who exemplify the spirit of keeping Fort Carson the “Best Home Town in the Army” with superior customer service to our Soldiers, Family members, civilian employees and retirees. The ICE system is available for customers to rate service they receive by highlighting superior service or making suggestions to improve services. It can be accessed at http://ice.disa.mil/ index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=437; through kiosks at Army Community Service, the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, DEERS Office, the Soldier Family Assistance Center or Balfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or by depositing an ICE card at one of the many boxes located around post. Mountaineer staff Crisscrossing Fort Carson in the post shuttle, Spc. Devin Matthew Sexton proved to be a courteous, professional and efficient driver. “I enjoyed it. I felt like I was able to give back to the single Soldiers. For many, that’s their only mode of transportation,” said Sexton, a tanker with 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. Throughout his 15 weeks as a shuttle driver, Sexton earned numerous compliments from riders who commended him for his enthusiasm and effort to make each ride enjoyable. “I like meeting new people and learning about them,” he said. “One day I picked up a guy from Iraq. He was an interpreter and now he’s a Soldier. … I like learning about other Soldiers.” Sexton said he operated the shuttle every other day, including weekends and holidays. Shifts ranged from seven to 11 hours, depending on the day. On his days off, he trained and prepared for an upcoming deployment. “On our days off we were doing pre-deployment (Soldier Readiness Processing),” he said. “We had to go in and do online courses, packing and preparation.” Despite the heavy workload, Sexton remained upbeat, listening to country music and Christian rock stations as he drove the streets of the Mountain Post. “I was listening to the Christian station and picked up a guy. He started talking to me and he said that the music helped him decide to attend church and he asked to be dropped off at the chapel,” said Sexton. “That opened my eyes that there was more happening out there than me driving.” Other ICE ACES for March include: • Classroom B of the Cheyenne Mountain Child Development Center • Jose Lechuga, Military Personnel Division, Directorate of Human Resources It takes leadership to stop sexual harassment, assaultBy Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera Commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Sexual assault and harassment has been a problem within the military. It is still an issue within our ranks at Joint Task Force Carson. One might say “we have left our fallen comrades behind.” It must be eliminated. Former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta estimated 19,000 sexual assaults occurred within the military in 2011. From 2010-2012, statistics show 158 founded sex related offenses occurred at Fort Carson, with approximately 50 founded offenses occurring each year. This is unacceptable. Every Soldier, noncommissioned officer and officer knows this is unacceptable. It is time for this to change. And in order to change, Fort Carson leaders and Soldiers must hold themselves and each other to a high standard. Leadership and enforcement are key to stopping this behavior. Sexual harassment and assault diminishes and undermines our combat readiness, our commitment to the Warrior Ethos and our roles as protectors of this nation. Our leaders and our Soldiers must take ownership of this problem. To eliminate sexual assault and harassment, we need to invoke a cultural change. That change begins with leaders. No more will we tolerate the off-color humor, the sexually-suggestive verbiage and the degrading treatment toward our fellow men and women in uniform. The key to eliminating this behavior is not tolerating it, and therefore, our leaders must enforce the standards. Sexual harassment and assault are splinters within our ranks. The building of cohesive, highly trained teams at the lowest level is required to fulfill our obligation of winning our nation’s wars. Our success is reliant on trust where Soldiers depend on the person to the left and the right to accomplish the mission. Incidents of harassment and assault destroy that cohesiveness. It destroys units and organizations. More importantly, it destroys Soldiers. Our leaders at the lowest levels must enforce standards of conduct. Our squad, platoon, and company-level leadership need to be vigilant of these indicators and must enforce the Army standards. In addition to upholding these standards, leadership must also create a trusting environment, so if a Soldier experiences harassment or assault, he or she feels confident in reporting the incident. And confident their leadership will act. Oftentimes, victims do not feel confident in reporting incidents of harassment and assault for fear of being blamed or that the accused is “protected.” Strong leadership results in trust. Victims must trust their chain of command to act; otherwise they will not report these incidents and the cycle of harassment and assault continues. Eradicating sexual assault requires that leaders be engaged at the lowest level. There is no gray area. We will continue to educate but what is needed now more than ever is enforcement of the standard; enforcement of our Army values; enforcement of treating all with dignity and respect; and accountability. We must make the hunters the hunted. I challenge all of you to live the Soldier’s Creed and never leave a fallen comrade behind. LaCamera Sexton
  • 3. 3April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER CG, CSM visit deployed troopsStory and photo by Spc. Andrew Ingram 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — The com- manding general and senior enlisted leader of 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson visited Soldiers of 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 17. The visit marked Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera’s first interaction with the “Raider” Brigade’s deployed troops since taking command of the “Ivy” Division in March. “All I can promise you is good leadership,” LaCamera said, sharing his command philosophy with troops assembled for the re-enlistment of more than 50 Soldiers. “The road ahead may be difficult, and I can’t promise you will have all the amenities of home, but you deserve good leadership.You require it, and I promise you will have it.” LaCamera administered the Oath of Enlistment to the re-enlisting Soldiers, affirming their continued service to the nation. Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Stall encouraged the Soldiers to remain resilient throughout the deployment, and commended the re- enlisting Soldiers for their continued commitment to the Army. “I want you to know how truly proud we are of all of you, for the sacrifices you are making out here,” said Stall. “Few have the courage to choose this profession, and to continue serving is a testament to your character.” Listening to the division leaders’ words highlighted the importance of the brigade’s mission for many Soldiers, said Spc. Ricky McKnight, Company A, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st ABCT. Maj. Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, administers the oath of enlistment to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., troops during a ceremony at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, April 17. See Visit on Page 4
  • 4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013 DPW sets heating to cooling season transition scheduleBy Bruce Gronczniak Operations and Maintenance Division, Directorate of Public Works The Directorate of Public Works operations and maintenance contractor, Fort Carson Support Services, begins the seasonal transition from heating to cooling in installation facilities May 1. The process, which includes turning off heating and turning on cooling systems for the summer, takes approximately four weeks, but due to limited funding and manpower it could take up to 60 days. The transition is prioritized, based on the type of facility to maximize comfort for building occupants. DPW and FCSS request customer patience as the transition takes place. The following is a tentative schedule, subject to change as weather dictates, for shutting down and isolating heating systems. During this period, buildings’ cooling systems will also be turned on for the upcoming cooling season. May 1-22: All child care facilities, Soldier barracks, community service facilities (chapels, theater, Special Events Center, legal, etc.), operational dining facilities and post and division headquarters buildings. May 23-June 30: All remaining buildings, facilities and industrial areas. During cooling season, the temper- ature for comfort cooling is set in accordance with the 4th Infantry Division’s fiscal 2013 Energy Efficiency Measures policy. The policy requires that areas with thermostat-controlled air conditioning are not cooled to a temperature lower than 74 degrees. DPW maintains appropriate cooling temperatures for those facility systems controlled by the Energy Management Control System. Air conditioners should not be turned on when the outside temperature is below 72 degrees, and must be turned off at close of business each day, unless the facility is occupied or has sensitive equipment needing cooling, such as computer main- frames and servers. If cooling is needed lower than the policy temperature ranges outlined, an exception must be requested through DPW. For more information, call the DPW at 526-9241. After seasonal transition, cooling systems that do not appear to be operating properly in a facility should be reported to FCSS at 526-5345 to request a service order for repairs. “It is very important for us to see our leadership,” McKnight said. “By coming to see us at Camp Buehring, they reminded us why we are here and what we are accomplishing. It was very motivating to see them.” After the re-enlistment, the 4th Inf. Div. leaders had lunch with brigade company commanders and first sergeants, met with the brigade’s senior staff to discuss their command philosophy and highlight the importance of sharing resiliency lessons with Raider Soldiers. LaCamera then visited the Camp Buehring Training Village, where he observed Soldiers honing their warrior skills. “It was a little nerve-wracking, but the extra pressure made all of us perform a little bit better,” said Spc. Marcus Yancey, transportation specialist, Company A, 4th BSB, after completing combat lifesaver course training lanes. LaCamera and Stall visited the Raider Soldiers following a weeklong trip to Afghanistan. from Page 3 Visit WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/4THID WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/USER/THE4ID WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/THE4ID WWW.TWITTER.COM/@4THINFDIV WWW.SLIDESHARE.NET/THE4ID
  • 5. 5April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER ASAPreachesSoldiersthroughcomedyStory and photos by Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs “Alcohol and drug prevention briefs are tough; how do you make that topic interesting and keep everyone’s attention?” Bernie McGrenahan’s answer to his own question is “entertainment,” which he brought to 734 members of the Fort Carson community through two, one-hour shows at the McMahon Auditorium, April 18, sponsored by the Army Substance Abuse Program. “I figure that if I can get (the audience) laughing, if you’ll let me bring you some comedy and maybe entertain you, then maybe you’ll trust me and let me tell my story,” said McGrenahan. “It’s all fact. It’s true, and it’s from the heart.” The comedian’s comfortable stage presence, ability to connect and easy humor kept the audience in a constant chuckle for the entertainment portion, the first half of the show. McGrenahan’s seamless transition into the alcohol and drug abuse portion, coupled with his storytelling ability, made the alcohol abuse part of the show. “It was amazing, it was a lot better than PowerPoint,” said Pvt. Zachary Grieger, Company D, 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “I didn’t quit laughing the whole time, except for when (he was) talking about his brother.” McGrenahan used both his own personal experience of alcohol abuse, from a teenager until he was 24; and his brother’s drinking, which led to his suicide, to reach Soldiers about the dangers of alcohol. The comedian’s sharing of the intimate details of his life in regard to alcohol addiction was appreciated by the Soldiers. “I liked that he put some real-life testimony with it,” said Staff Sgt. Walter Johnson, Company D, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Reg. “The personal testimony lets Soldiers know they can beat (alcohol). “Being able to laugh at the same time (as learning) has been a great benefit,” said Johnson. “This put a beautiful spin on a tough subject.” McGrenahan went longer than scheduled, which he said was due to the powerful connection he had with the audience, and that he wanted to make sure the message really came across to the Soldiers. “I know alcohol like a book, and I know about Soldiers,” McGrenahan said. “I know what it is to have a couple drinks and have a good time, but I also know what it is like to drink too much and have it affect my life, and every area of my life; my finances, my relationships and my job. “I just want to help Soldiers identify that ‘yes, I do have it under control,’ or possibly ‘I’ve been under stress and drinking too much, and this person helped me realize it. I’m going to go speak to my resources and get on track.’” McGrenahan said the best part of doing the ASAP show is connecting with the audience, and the emails he receives from people that see his performances. He shared one he had received after a show: “‘Hey man, I just left your show, and honestly, you have me thinking about myself. Your story hit me more than anyone else’s has, ever. I’ve used ASAP before, when I first came back from deployment. It helped me not go all-out stupid drunk, but I still continue to drink.’” The sender also asked for advice on how he could control his drinking. McGrenahan said when he receives an email that states, “‘You made me realize that maybe I have a problem,’ or ‘You made me realize that I don’t want to go down that path, you helped me open my eyes,’ that’s the payoff right there.” Susanne Watts, ASAP prevention coordinator, was pleased with how McGrenahan was received. “I think it went well,” said Watts. “I don’t think people minded that it went long; I didn’t see people doing the cell phone checks or checking their watches. I think they were engaged. We’ve tried scare tactics before; they don’t work so well.” Watts said ASAP tries to bring in something different with each big campaign. The next one will be Summer Sense, which will focus on all the outside events that typically include the use of alcohol. Comedian Bernie McGrenahan entertains Fort Carson community members during an Army Substance Abuse Program show at McMahon Auditorium, April 18. McGrenahan performed a comedy routine prior to engaging the audience with his own experiences with alcohol addiction. “I figure that if I can get (the audience) laughing, if you’ll let me bring you some comedy and maybe entertain you, then maybe you’ll trust me and let me tell my story. It’s all fact. It’s true, and it’s from the heart.” — Bernie McGrenahan For more information on ASAP, visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/ASAP.html.
  • 6. MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013 Miscellaneous Interactive Metronome study feedback wanted — from Soldiers who participated in the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center study held at Fort Carson from January-July 2012. Contact Nick Etten, Interactive Metronome senior adviser, at 512-992- 7567 or nick.etten@gmail.com. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of Public Works has an incentive program to prevent recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more information about the program. Finance travel processing — All inbound and outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. First Sergeants’Barracks Program 2020 — is located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room assignments and terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all active members and those interested in becoming future SAMC members. The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of elite noncommissioned officers but is now an Armywide program for those who meet the criteria and have proven themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact SAMC president Sgt. 1st Class Dawna Brown at 526-3983 for information. Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone numbers and points of contact for services: • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson Support Services service order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash is overflowing or emergency service is required. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. civ@mail.mil. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. • Base operations contracting officer representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to request latrines, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson Support Services, at 896-0797 or 524-2924 or email jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility, parking or regulatory traffic sign. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Briefings 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with a minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — is held May 21-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Veterans Chapel. Class is limited to the first 50 people. Call 526-5613/5614 for details. Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon the second and third Wednesday of each month at the Freedom Performing Arts Center, building 1129 at the corner of Specker Avenue and Ellis Street. The Retirement Services Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of their expiration term of service, but must attend no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for more information. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ- mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Center. Sign-in for Soldiers heading overseas is at 7 a.m. and the briefing starts at 7:30 a.m. Sign-in for personnel being reassigned stateside is at 1 p.m., with the briefing starting at 1:30 p.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, signed by their physician and battalion commander, and a pen to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for details. Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Hours of Operation Central Issue Facility • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m. • Initial and partial issues — Monday- Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call 526-3321. • Unit issues and turn ins — require approval, call 526-5512/6477. Education Center hours of operation — The Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: • Counselor Support Center — Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Army Learning Center — Monday- Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support andArmy PersonnelTesting — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Medical Activity Correspondence Department office hours — The Correspondence (Release of Information) Office in the Patient Administration Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and fed- eral holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Management Branch, responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7- 11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer sup- port is by appointment only, call 526-2900.The Work Management Branch is located in building 1219. Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement Value claimants must submit Department of Defense Form 1840R or After Delivery Form 1851 for additionally discovered items to the carrier within 75 days online. Claimants must log into Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil and submit the claim within nine months directly to the carrier to receive full replacement value for missing or destroyed items. All other claims should be submitted to the Claims Office within two years of the date of delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and performs notary services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. The Directorate of Public Works Recycle Program staff — is marking all outside, military unit or contractor, recycling dumpsters and roll offs containing the wrong recyclable commodity or trash with a red sign and the containers will not be picked up for emptying until the problem is corrected. The signs state “Red tagged container is not acceptable until content meets Fort Carson recycling requirements.” Segregating waste manually through the recycle staff is time consuming and costly. Units needing assistance with waste recycling can call 526-5898. Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation DFAC Friday-Sunday (DONSA/weekend) Monday-Thursday Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Wolf Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex) Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed LaRochelle 10th SFG(A) Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dinner: Closed Special Forces briefings are held Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Special Operations Forces briefings are held Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Briefings are held in building 1430, room 123. Call 524-1461 or visit http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. 6
  • 7. 7April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER “Demand Soars For Knee Arthritis Treatment FDA Approved, Covered By Most Insurance Even Medicare” Osteo Relief Institute offers effective, technologically enhanced arthritis treatment… prepares for overwhelming demand as news of its results spread across the El Paso County area... El Paso County – Arthritis sufferers can’t get it fast enough and doctors offering it can’t keep up with the demand. “Results are truly impressive and patients are thrilled,” says the staff at Osteo Relief Institute For Spine, Joint And Neuropathy Pain located at 1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Suite 100. They are referring to their innovative arthritis treatment program featuring Hyalgan at The Osteo Relief Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They’ve found that the response has been a little overwhelming. Once patients found out there is an FDA approved, Doctor administered arthritis treat- ment that actually works – without the side effects of toxic pain pills or risks of replacement surgery - What Is This Treatment And How Does It Work? If you are suffering with knee (or other joint) arthritis and pain, you are not alone. Degenera- tive joint disease or “arthritis” affects 21 million Ameri- cans and typically involves the weight bearing joints – like your knees. According to the American College of Rheumatology, nearly 70% of people over the age of 70 have x-ray evidence of the disease (and the ranks much younger victimsof - cantly). The worst thing is: Arthritis can be devastat- ing. The pain can keep you up at night and make getting out of bed and moving around a daunting task. The pain and stiffness can drain all the happiness and joy right out of a per- son’s life. And up until now, treat- ment options have been lim- ited, not that good... or that appealing to most patients. The basic protocol has been a steady diet of toxic pain pills until your joints completely wear out and then it’s time to surgically replace the knee joint. But Now Things Have Changed Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects the cartilage. Cartilage is the tissue that covers the ends on bones in a joint. When healthy, cartilage allows bones to glide smoothly over one another and acts as a shock absorber. Your “normal” knee also contains a small lubricates the joint – much like oil lubricates the engine of your car. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down lubricating properties and “dries up.” This is like running your car with very old or no oil at all. Now as you attempt to use your knee(s), there is not enough lubrication which causes bones to grind together resulting in pain, swelling, stiffness and the joint continues to wear out. This is a vicious cycle and can lead to bone-on-bone rubbing and excruciating pain. problem. They simply mask the pain so you do not feel the pain as your joints continue to deteriorate. The eventual repercussions of this are obvious. Hyalgan Is Very Different And here is why: It contains hyaluronate, one of Hyalgan is precisely introduced directly into your knee joint in a series of 3-5 treatments (depend- ing on severity) over a 4 to 6 week period. This instantly cushions the joint, reduces friction and allows greater motion with less pain or no pain at all in some cases. Hyalgan treatment not only lubricates the joint, but it acts as a shock absorber helping reduce Here’s something very important to consider: Even though Hyalgan IS a natural substance and is NOT considered a drug, it is NOT something you can get at your local health food store. It is scien- companies, FDA approved and can ONLY adminis- What’s Results Can You Expect? Pharmaceuticals and their FDA clearance research, “A course of Hyalgan treatment– will relieve pain in a majority of patients for 6 months without the - tory drug (NSAID) therapy. In many patients, the effect of Hyalgan is likely to last even longer than 6 months.” And the best part is: Since Hyalgan is a natural substance; it can be used over and over without risk. If it works for you, you may be able to look forward to years with less pain. Who Should Consider Hyalgan Therapy, Where Can You Get It And When Should You Start? You should certainly consider Hyalgan therapy if you have been diagnosed with knee arthritis or told you need a knee replacement. If you have not been diagnosed with arthritis but have either climbing stairs or loss of motion in the knee – you should consider a screening to determine what the cause of your problem may be. If you have any of those issues mentioned, there is a very good chance you already have - or are starting to get arthri- tis. Very Important – Do Not Wait Here’s Why... Studies indicate that if the arthritis is caught soon enough, the cushioning effect of the of the treatments, may help slow the progression and help many avoid joint replacement surgery all together. In other words, the sooner you start – the sooner you may see results. Does the procedure hurt? A local anesthetic is given and the procedure is virtually painless. Most patients say it feels like nothing more than a slight “pinching” sensation... that’s it. Why Treatments At Osteo Relief Institute Are So Extremely Precise Our doctors are particularly well trained in state-of-the-art digital motion imaging which al- lows them to see inside the joint and get the natural cushioning Hyalgan medicine exactly where it needs to go. This makes sure treatments have the best possibility for maximum success. This is very important because studies clearly indicate that doc- tors doing these types of proce- dures - without digital imaging - can miss the joint space up to 30% of the time. How To Check Out This Breakthrough Treatment And See It Is Right For You- For FREE All the doctors at Osteo Relief Institute are extremely excited about the response and results with this wonderful treat- ment and would like to share it with as many arthritis sufferers as possible. But There Is A Problem... Even though Hyalgan can help many patients, it is not a wonder cure. It does not help everyone. For that reason, every potential patient should have a free knee screening. You will only be ac- cepted if we feel you are most likely to get the pain relief and outcome you are looking for. That’s why Osteo Relief Institute would like to invite you to come in for a knee arthritis screening at no cost to see if you actually are a candidate for a comprehensive evaluation and Hyalgan treat- ments. All you have to do is call 719-344-2165 after reading this and when the scheduling specialist an- swers the phone, tell her you would like your free “Conquer Knee Pain And Arthritis Screening.” She will know exactly what you are talking about and During this time you can get all of your ques- tions answered in a warm, friendly environment specialized rehab program is right for you. But if you would like to do this, you should call soon. The demand for this procedure at the of- doctors cannot possibly screen everyone and we always makes sure to give every single patient the personal attention they deserve, we must limit the number of free screenings to just 20. But... just imagine how it would feel to have - agine going to bed and being able to sleep through the entire night –and waking up refreshed and energized... ready to take on the brand new day... without the arthritis pain that’s been terrorizing you and ruining your life. - ment to manage the pain caused by your knee arthritis. Well, you may not have to just “imagine” any more... because Hyalgan treatments and our specialized therapy regimen could be the answer you’ve been looking for. Hyalgan can help, simply give Vanessa a call at 719-344-2165 right now. Why wait one more day in pain when you may not have to? Call now before someone else gets your free spot. One More Thing It’s Important... Ever since offering this that reason, if when you call, the lines are busy or you get voice mail... just keep calling back. The possibility of living pain-free is well worth the effort it may take to get through to Os- teo Relief Institute and schedule your free screening. And don’t forget: Hyalgan treatments are covered by most insu- rances and medicare. To schedule your free screening call 719-344-2165 now. Read This If You Have Already Had Treatment Without Good Results …Even if you’ve failed with Synvisc, Supartz, or other arthritis programs or had “blind” injection procedures, good results may still be possible when using Hyalgan and the computerized digital imaging system employed at Osteo Relief Institute and our P.A.C.E Rehab Program (we do not utilize Synvisc because it is cross linked with formaldehyde and other chemicals…) Here’s How To Get A Free Screening At Osteo Relief Institute Simply call 719-344-2165 when Vanessa answers the phone tell her you want your Free “Conquer Knee Pain Screening”. Discover if Hyalgan can ease or eliminate your knee arthritis pain like it has already done for so many others. Osteo Relief Institute 1465 Kelly Johnson Blvd. Suite 100 Colorado Springs, Colorado 719-344-2165 PAID ADVERTISEMENT
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  • 9. 9April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER Photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey Lt. Col. David Moga, left, commander, 1st Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, and 1st Sgt. Jon Trawick, senior enlisted leader, uncase their new unit colors during a reflagging ceremony at Waller Physical Fitness Center, April 16. Formerly the 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg., 2nd Inf. Div., the unit recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 12-13. The unit was restationed at Fort Carson in March 2009 from Camp Eagle, in Wonju, Korea. Unit reflagging Expert Infantryman Badge 56 earn honorStory and photo by Spc. Nelson Robles 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Nearly 500 Soldiers demonstrated basic and advanced soldiering techniques during the Expert Infantrymen Badge qualification, April 15-19. Initially, 498 candidates from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, began the EIB qualification, which is awarded based on an individual’s physical fitness and demonstrated ability to perform many skills, such as weapons and equipment use, maintenance and basic first aid. “We’ve been training up since January, just going through the basic tasks,” said Pfc. Kristopher Bramlett, Company A, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. “There is an EIB handbook that you go over at night so you can dream of (receiving) the EIB.” Prior to actual testing, Soldiers must complete the Army Physical Fitness Test and qualify with their issued weapon. After meeting the APFT and weapon qualification standards for the EIB, the remaining tasks are broken into three training lanes that test a Soldier’s abilities in different scenarios, said Master Sgt. Mark Eckstrom, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg. The traffic control point, urban operations and patrol lane each allow for no more than two errors before failure, and once a lane has been failed, the Soldier is eliminated from the qualification. Those who made it to the final day of qualification faced the final task of complet- ing a 12-mile ruck march through the tank trails of Fort Carson in less than three hours. “It takes a lot of motivation, time and dedication,” said Pfc. Isaiah Ferrer, Company A, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg., the first junior enlisted Soldier to complete the ruck march. “I just wanted to prove something to myself, that I know I can do something like this in the future.” Only 56 Soldiers conquered the challenge, as they stood in formation with their backs straight and chests out while they received their badges from their battalion commanders and noncommissioned officers. Spc. Austin Roberts, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, disassembles a weapon during the Expert Infantryman Badge qualification lanes on Fort Carson, April 17. Of the 498 candidates who began EIB qualification April 15, Roberts was one of the 56 to receive the badge April 19.
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Trainers gain mental toughness Story and photos by Andrea Sutherland Mountaineer staff Sgt. John Henry Rocklein hunched over the table, steadying his hands. “Breathe, man. Breathe,” said one of his teammates, anxiously watching, but unable to help. Rocklein, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, set the needle and thread down, balling his hands into fists to try and maintain control. He’d just performed 30 pushups and was now attempting to push a piece of thread through the eye of a needle. Focused, Rocklein gingerly threaded the needle, holding it up for the observer to see. “You’re good,” said the observer and performance expert for the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center. Rocklein dropped the needle and ran with his teammates to the next obstacle. Across the field, more teams of Soldiers performed physical and mental tasks as part of the culminating obstacle course for the weeklong Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Leader Development Course, April 15-19. “We know there are changes when we increase energy,” said Steve DeWiggins, lead performance expert. “Decision making is more difficult, cognitive capacity is reduced and focus narrows.” Knowing this, DeWiggins said the instructors for the training center developed tactics to help Soldiers maintain control in stressful situations. For 40 hours, Soldiers from various units learned energy management, effective goal setting, confidence building and attention control. “We’re concerned with the holistic Soldier,” said Nick Bartley, performance expert. “We’re helping them be mentally and emotionally strong.” An Armywide endeavor, the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness program’s goal is to help Soldiers train, practice and refine their psychological strength. At Fort Carson, contractors with degrees in sports psychology implemented the first Leader Development Soldiers attempt to complete wooden puzzles during an obstacle course April 19 as part of the culminating event of the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness leader development course. Soldiers were challenged with physical and mental obstacles to complete. Course for Soldiers, noncommissioned officers and officers from numerous units. “We’re hoping they spread what they learn here onto other Soldiers in their units,” Bartley said. The week began with an initial obstacle course to test Soldiers’ abilities, then moved to the classroom for physical and cognitive lessons in applied performance. At the end of the week, Soldiers completed a different obstacle course to test the skills they learned. Soldiers completed 12 tasks that required physical and mental components, including transferring heavy items from one end of the field to the other while staying within a narrow boundary, listening to audio with three layers of information and answering questions based on what was heard and completing two puzzles with large wooden blocks within a six-minute time limit. Staff Sgt. Dustin Kerrins, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., said he was determined to complete the wooden puzzle, which thwarted him earlier in the week. “I don’t like it when puzzles beat me,” he said, laughing. Kerrins’ team didn’t complete the task during the first obstacle course and he said he copied down the patterns, working them over in his head throughout the week. Although he wasn’t able to physically move and complete the puzzles during the second obstacle course, he successfully directed his teammate. “As a team, we worked better the second time,” said Staff Sgt. James Reigle, Company B, Warrior Transition Battalion. “We refocused and discussed the tasks. … We learned from a collective brain. We were faster and more efficient.” Other Soldiers agreed, saying throughout the week they learned their teammates’ strengths and weaknesses and how best to motivate them. They said learning how to bounce back from frustrating circumstances by remaining flexible and positive allowed them to meet goals. “The whole course tested our mental endurance,” Kerrins said. “We knocked 11 minutes off our time and finished first. It took a lot of teamwork.” Sgt. John Henry Rocklein, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, threads a needle during the final obstacle course for the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness leader development course, April 19. Rocklein, along with Soldiers, noncommissioned officers and officers, completed the weeklong course. Sgt. Robert Blackaby, left, carries heavy objects while navigating a ladder, April 19, as teammates encourage him and provide tips.
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  • 12. Editor’s note: This is the second of four features highlighting Fort Carson participants in the 2013 Warrior Games held May 11-16, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and the U.S. Air Force Academy. 13April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER Experience a Warmer and More Personal Approach to Your Cosmetic Surgical Needs MEMBER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS, INC. MILITARY DISCOUNTS Conveniently located Downtown Colorado Springs FREE COSMETIC CONSULTATION Dr. Raskin specializes in DouglasJ.Raskin,M.D.,D.M.D Harvard,StanfordandBaylorTrained BoardCertifiedbytheAmericanBoardofPlasticSurgery ActiveMemberAmericanSocietyofPlasticSurgeons 578-9988 559 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 209 home.pcisys.net/~djr email: mddmd@pcisys.net Contact Al Chromy achromy@corpuschristicos.org 719-632-5092 ext 103 www.corpuschristicos.org 2410 N Cascade Ave Pre-school through 8th Grade Financial Aid Available Military Appreciation Discount Free Application and Testing Fee $150 Value 2013IowaTestsofBasicSkills CorpusChrististudents average2gradelevelsabove theircurrentgradelevel!!! By Cpl. William Smith 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Through sheer determination, Sgt. 1st Class Keoki Smythe has set the standard for what it takes to represent the Army cycling team at the Warrior Games. “He is that omega, he is that distance machine,” said Master Sgt. Jarrett Jongema, noncommissioned officer in charge, Warrior Games. “He is one of those guys, when I bring him to the (training camps), I use him for the assessment. You have to be able to ride as well as him. People selected to the team have to be able to ride at his level.” For Smythe, it is not one major accident, but a multitude of injuries that have led him to be eligible to participate in the Warrior Games. “For me it is a little bit different (than for other competitors), because I don’t have that traumatic injury from downrange; my injuries are an accumu- lation of deploying, jumping out of airplanes, ruck running, and just being in the Army,” said Smythe, Company B, Warrior Transition Battalion. Smythe said he was introduced to cycling through the WTB, during the Ride 2 Recovery, an event that helps wounded warriors get into cycling. “It was more motivation for me, because I am with peers that have injuries, and I am able to relate and talk with them,” Smythe said. “The ones that really stand out are the double amputees that hand cycle, and they are just hammering it home. I am just trying to finish the ride, and these guys are like, ‘hurry up, let’s go.’ Now that I am going through the process of a medical evaluation board and I want to stay in (the Army); (cycling) is a way to show my command and peers that I am still viable as a Soldier.” The Warrior Games are designed to introduce injured servicemembers and veterans to Paralympic sports competi- tion, and encourage them to stay physi- cally active when they return to their local communities following the event. Photo by Iain Paterson Sgt. 1st Class Keoki Smythe, right, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Carson, and Army veteranMichaelGroverofShelbyTownship, Mich.,practicepassingduringthefinalrace at the 2013 Warrior Games cycling trials held at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 4-8. See Games on Page 14 ‘Neverquit’ attitudeleads toWarriorGames
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  • 14. 15April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER Editor’s note: The following information is provided by the Installation Security Division to let community members know how to identify and report suspicious activity. Immediately report suspicious activities to local law enforcement, even if you think it may be nothing. On post, call 526-8286. If you see suspicious behavior, do not confront the individuals involved. Take note of the details: Size; jot down the number of people, gender, ages and physical descriptions Activity; describe exactly what they are doing Location; provide exact location Uniform; describe what they are wearing, including shoes Time; provide date, time and duration of activity Equipment; describe vehicle, make, color, license plate, camera, guns, etc. Suspicious activity is often recalled after an event. We must train ourselves to be on the lookout for things that are out of the ordinary and arouse suspicions. Keep in mind, those who commit terrorist acts: — Usually live among us without appearing suspicious while planning and preparing for their attack. They may be a neighbor, student or friend. — Often they will need training or equipment that will arouse suspicion. — Need to conduct surveillance on possible targets and gather information on the planned attack location. All of these things make terrorists vulnerable to detection by those watching for certain characteristics. Learn to recognize the difference between normal and abnormal behavior. It can be a fine line. Stay alert in daily travels and routines and get to know: — Who your neighbors are — What cars are normally in the neighborhood — Who regularly makes deliveries at work and in the neighborhood Staying alert is not about becoming paranoid. Staying alert is being aware of one’s surroundings. Be alert to indications of possible trouble, which may include: — A local activity that could indicate problems in your community. — Previous activity or crimes — Controversial issues being debated — Suspicious thefts Note: One of the clues that led to the recent break up of a terrorist plot was that several of the cell members were spotted celebrating in an apartment complex on the anniversary of 9/11. It is impossible to identify a terrorist by appearance, nationality or language. A terrorist threat can only be identified by observing or hearing about suspicious activity that may lead to a criminal act. Identifying suspicious activity is not a difficult science. Rely on judgment. Suspicion of a threat can be confirmed with only one incident or it could take a series of incidents. Suspicions will need to be based on: — Experience — Judgment — Common sense Here is an example of unusual interest in high risk or symbolic targets: While at a high profile location, a person nearby is taking several photos. While that, in itself, is not unusual, you notice that the person is only taking photos of the location’s surveillance cameras, entrance crash barriers and access control procedures. This is not normal for a tourist. Actions that cause a heightened sense of suspicion include: — Suspicious or unusual interest — Surveillance suspicious in nature — Inappropriate photographs or videos — Note taking — Drawing of diagrams — Annotating maps — Use of binoculars or night vision devices Unusual or suspicious activity does not necessarily mean that terrorist activity is happening, but be aware of the following suspicious behaviors: — Individuals acting secretively and suspiciously — Anyone avoiding eye contact — People departing quickly when seen or approached — Individuals in places they don’t belong — People overdressed for the type of weather — A strong odor coming from a building or vehicle — An overloaded vehicle — Fluid leaking from a vehicle, other than the engine or gas tank Many of the 9/11 terrorists were in the country illegally and using fraudulent identification. Altering or using false government identification in any way and for any purpose is against the law. Fraudulent IDs include: — Driver’s license — Social Security cards — Passports — Birth certificates — Green cards If you believe someone is using or has altered government identification, notify law enforcement authorities. Do not request to see another person’s ID when not appropriate; allow law enforcement agencies to do the investigating. Terrorists, when not acting alone, need to meet with their conspirators and often times work within a cell. Pay attention to visitors and guests that: — Arrive and leave at unusual hours — Try not to be noticed — Act in a suspicious manner — Park an unusual distance from the meeting — Have an unusual number of unrelated people living together — Not all people who maintain privacy are terrorists, but people intent on doing illegal acts want to be left alone. Signs that may raise suspicions: — People only allowed into their home with plenty of prior notice — Locks changed often — Certain rooms kept off limits — Tables and pieces of furniture are covered — Maid service not allowed in a hotel room — Hotel room service always accepted outside the door — Deliveries only accepted at the hotel front desk or outside a closed door Deliveries are a common method for terrorists to carry out their attacks. Be aware of: — Vehicles with hazardous material parked or driving in an inappropriate area — Unusual deliveries of chemicals or fertilizer — Unattended bags or boxes in a public access place — Fire extinguishers that may have been moved or tampered with — Unusual or unexpected mail Terrorists need supplies to carry out their attacks and accomplish their goals. Pay attention to unusual purchases, rentals or thefts, to include: — Police, security, public utility, mail carrier or airline uniforms and equipment — Explosives — Weapons — Ammunition — Propane bottles — Toxic chemicals — Vehicles able to contain or haul hazardous materials Additional suspicious activity may include: — Someone bragging or talking about plans to harm citizens in violent attacks or who claims membership in a terrorist organization that espouses killing innocent people. — Suspicious packages, luggage or mail that have been abandoned in a crowded place such as an office building, airport, school or shopping center. — Suspicious letter or package that arrives in your mailbox. Stay away from the letter or package and don’t shake, bump or sniff it. If handled, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. — Someone suspiciously exiting a secured, nonpublic area near a train or bus depot, airport, tunnel, bridge, government building or tourist attraction. — Any type of activity or circumstance that seems frightening or unusual within the normal routines of the neighborhood, community or workplace. — Someone unfamiliar loitering in a parking lot, government building or around a school or playground. — Anyone asking a lot of questions — especially concerning routes, loads or drop-off times. Suspicious activities ISD urges community vigilance S A L U T E
  • 15. 16 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013 The Colorado Springs Business Journal can publish your legal notices. Easy and affordable. Ordinances Water Rights Public Trustee Sales Notices to Creditors City Planning Agenda Name Changes Summonses Adoption Notices Guardianships Sheriff’s Sales and more Call Kathy Bernheim at 329-5204 for more information SHARP officials to Soldiers: We’re here, we’ll listenBy Andrea Sutherland Mountaineer staff Editor’s note: The following recounts true stories of sexual harassment and assault experienced by three Soldiers — a private first class, a sergeant and a sergeant first class. Their names have been removed at their request to protect their privacy. At another Army post, in what feels like another life, three male Soldiers raped a female private first class. She knew her attackers. They all served in the same company. Two were her noncom- missioned officers. “They were my friends,” she said. “I said ‘no,’ and I fought as hard as I could.” After the attack, she didn’t go to the police. She didn’t seek medical help. And she didn’t tell her commanders. “I was a private,” she said. “There was no way (my commanders) would believe a private over a specialist and two NCOs.” She said her pride took over and she “soldiered up,” keeping the attack to herself. She became angry. She didn’t sleep and she lost weight. She attempted suicide. When she admitted to counselors that she’d been raped, she said the Army provided a litany of services, none of which she felt would help. “The Army threw all these people at me, all these people pushing me to talk,” she said. But she wasn’t ready to talk. She wasn’t ready to relive what was arguably the worst day of her life. Then she met the represen- tative for the post’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program. “The SHARP (representative) was the first person that didn’t ask me anything,” she said. “At first I thought she was just another lady trying to get into my head. But she didn’t push. She waited. She waited for me to lose it.” The statistics According to an Army study conducted between fiscal 2006-2011, more than 8,000 Soldiers committed sex offenses including 2,683 rape offenses. At Fort Carson, between calendar years 2010- 2012, 158 founded sex related offenses occurred. Of those offenses, 111 were sexual assaults. To help prevent and educate the Soldier population about harassment and assault, as well as provide an outlet for victims, the Army created SHARP in 2008. An offshoot of the Army’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response and Prevention of Sexual Harassment programs, SHARP trained Soldiers as victim advocates, with representatives at the brigade, battalion and company levels, providing Soldiers a confidant within their unit. There are currently 579 trained SHARP representatives at Fort Carson with 11 civilians at Army Community Service, said Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Maldonado, 4th Infantry Division SHARP representative. In April, to promote Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SHARP endorsed information booths and a postwide safety stand down day. It premiered the documentary “The Invisible War,” bringing attention to the military’s treatment of servicemembers who have experienced an assault. Each quarter, SHARP representatives provide National Organization Victim Assistance certifications and training for SHARP mobile training teams. And while the goal is to reduce the number of assaults, it is equally important to bring attention to and reduce sexual harassment, Maldonado said., 4th Infantry Division SHARP representative. “We’re emphasizing sexual harassment and not being a passive bystander,” he said. “Assault is the end state. It begins with harassment.” Recognizing harassment For most of her service, the sergeant first class didn’t realize she was being harassed. When she was pregnant with her first child, an officer offered to help her “induce labor.” A first sergeant sent her inappropriate texts telling her how beautiful she was, even though he was married with a wife and children. “I didn’t realize that most of my career I’ve been harassed,” said the female sergeant first class and one of the SHARP representatives at Fort Carson. “I didn’t know or recognize what was happening to me and that I could report it.” Not recognizing sexual harassment is common for both male and female Soldiers, Maldonado said. “It’s systematic across the Army,” he said. When Soldiers are new to a unit, they want to fit in, Maldonado said. In order to fit in, Soldiers compromise their tolerance or values. They let the crude jokes and off-color humor slide in order to be accepted. “It’s human nature to want to fit in,” he said. “We bring down our barriers and values to fit in. We may think some things are wrong, but we don’t say anything.” Maldonado said that while SHARP officials hope to reach a short-term goal directing Soldiers to services, the attitude and behavior regarding sexual harassment and assault must change at the unit level, the individual level. “Leaders must enforce dignity, respect and standards,” he said. “Is (harassment) something we can change in training? No. It’s up to the individual (to change).” “Leaders must enforce dignity, respect and standards. Is (harassment) something we can change in training? No. It’s up to the individual (to change).” — Sgt. 1st Class Anthony Maldonado See Sharp on Page 20
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  • 17. 18 MOUNTAINEER — April 26, 2013 Upcoming events Scouting for Food Drive — Cub Scout Pack 264 and Boy Scout Troop 164 host the 2013 Scouting for Food Drive Saturday from 8-11 a.m. All donations benefit the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado. Contact Janita McGregor at 284-0186 for more information. Stem Rocks — The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Festival takes place Saturday at Carson Middle School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to all children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The event features hands on activities. Call 598-9755 for more information. Baby shower — The annual Installation Baby Shower takes place May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Carson Special Events Center. There will be vendors, organizations and informational booths at the event. Heidi Murkoff, the author of the “What to Expect” series will be available for book signings and a question and answer session. Call 526-7486 for more information. Job fair — Civilianjobs.com hosts a job fair May 14 at the Elkhorn Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to all servicemembers, veterans and Family members, attendees may pre-register online at http://www.civilianjobs.com/. Call 678-819-4153 or visit http://www.civilianjobs.com/ for more information. Spouse Master Resilience Trainer — Fort Carson is looking for spouses to become certified Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness and Master Resilience trainers. Applicants must be active-duty military spouses with at least 12 months left at Fort Carson and have good communication and public speaking skills. Interviews will be held Tuesday-Wednesday and training takes place May 13-23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applicants must attend all team meetings and trainings. Applicants should contact their Soldier’s commander for more information on applying. General announcements Army Provider Level Satisfaction Survey — Patients may fill out and return the APLSS to help minimize the impact of budget cuts on medical care. Evans Army Community Hospital receives funding based on patients seen and customer satisfaction. Positive surveys returned can bring in up to $800. Help keep providers and departments and clinics fully functional. Call 526-7256 for more information. New health care system — United Health Care Military and Veterans became the prime TRICARE contractor this month. As with any large scale transition, there are inevitable challenges to work through. If a patient is experiencing any unusual occurrences or has questions about Primary Care Manager changes, network referrals, authorized providers, or these type issues, contact the United Health Care Military and Veterans call center at 877-988-WEST(9378). New EFMP Location — The Exceptional Family Member Program at the Evans Army Community Hospital campus is now located in room 2124 of the Woods Soldier Family Care Center. EFMP is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; overseas screenings are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact EFMP at 526-7805 for more information Adult immunizations — Beginning Monday, adult patients can visit their Family Medicine Clinics for all immunizations. The Allergy Clinic will no longer provide adult immunizations. Contact your primary medical provider or clinic for more information Seeking volunteers — Cub Scout Pack 264 needs volunteers for den leaders and committee members. No experience is needed. Training will be provided by Boy Scouts of America staff. There is always a need for new volunteers to fill positions or just help out at various activities. Contact the Committee Chair, Johnathon Jobson at sgtjobson@gmail.com or the Cub Master, Robert Jepsen, robert.jepsen@us.army.mil and put Scout Volunteer in the subject line. Summer youth program — The American Red Cross and Evans Army Community Hospital are looking for motivated young adults to apply for the Summer Youth Program, which allows young adults to volunteer within the hospital and clinics so they can get exposure to the medical field. Applications will be available through May 8 in the hospital Red Cross office. Interviews will be held May 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Program participants will be selected and notified by May 17. Participants selected for the program must be available for mandatory orientation dates that will take place May 28-31 and be current with their immunizations. Contact 526-7144 for more information. Triple Threat expands — The Southeast Family Center and Armed Services YMCA hosts Triple Threat meetings for Family members of military personnel dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Groups meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evenings at the YMCA located at 2190 Jet Wing Drive in Colorado Springs. Contact Larry Palma at 559-376-5389 or longlinelarry@aol.com for details. Medications self-care program suspended — Due to fiscal constraints, Evans Army Community Hospital is suspending the over-the-counter medication self-care program. All self-care classes have been cancelled pending further information, and training information will be removed from the Evans Preventive Medicine Web page. Contact Preventive Medicine at 526-8201 for more information. New post office hours — Retail hours at the Fort Carson Post Office changed March 30. New hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday hours remain the same. Operation Mentor — Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks children ages 9-16 from military Families to participate in the military mentoring program, which matches children with adult volunteers who serve as positive role models. Visit http://www. biglittlecolorado.org/ for more information. Annual Weingarten notice — In accordance with the requirements of 5 USC 7114(a)(3), this is to advise bargaining unit employees that: you are entitled to union representation in meetings held in connection with an investigation if: 1. The meeting is conducted by one or more agency representatives. 2. The agency representatives are conducting an examination in connection with an investigation. 3. You are in the bargaining unit. 4. You reasonably believe that the examination may result in disciplinary action. 5. You request union representation. All five conditions must be met. Flu shots — Influenza vaccinations are available at post clinics and local pharmacies. Soldiers and Family members older than 6 months may receive a vaccination. Visit http://www.express-scripts.com/ TRICARE/pharmacy/ or call 877-363-1303 option 5 for more information. Visit http://www.evans. amedd.army.mil/PM/flu(underscore)information. htm or call 526-6422 for appointment information. New immunization hours — The Allergy/Adult Immunizations Clinic at Evans Army Community Hospital has new walk-in immunization hours: 7:45-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday from 7:45-11:30 a.m. for adult immunizations only. Allergy shot scheduling remains the same. The clinic will not provide vaccinations on training holidays, federal holidays and during clinic administration time on Friday afternoons. Call 503-7379 for more information. Inclement weather procedures for Gate 19 — The Directorate of Emergency Services operates Gate 19 Monday-Friday from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., regardless of inclement weather or road conditions along Essayons Road, which is an unimproved road. Essayons Road is also used to access several ranges and training areas, so the road remains open during all conditions. In order to notify the motorists of the actual road conditions, two “Downrange Road Conditions” status signs are now located along Butts and Essayons roads showing whether road conditions are green, amber or red. One sign is at the intersection of Butts Road and Airfield Road, facing north, and the other is on Essayons Road just inside Gate 19, facing inbound traffic. Clinic name changes — Two of the Family medicine clinics are in the process of changing names. Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of Evans Army Community Hospital) is changing its name to Warrior Family Medicine Clinic. Evans Family Medicine Clinic (located on the second floor of the Woods Soldier Family Care Clinic) is changing its name to Iron Horse Family Medicine Clinic. These are only name changes. Beneficiaries will continue to see assigned primary care manager/team in their regular clinic location. Automated medical referral — A new automated reminder system is now in place for medical referrals. Beneficiaries who are referred to a civilian specialist in the network will receive a phone call from the Colorado Springs Military Health System. The call will remind patients to make an appointment. If a patient has already made an appointment, an option will allow him to report that information. There is also an option to cancel the referral. Unless acted upon, these reminders will recur at 20, 60 and 120 days. Call 524-2637 for more information on the automated call system. Thrift shop accepts credit cards — The Fort Carson Thrift Shop is now accepting debit and credit cards. The shop, located in building 305, is open Tuesday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Contact Gail Olson at 526-5966 or email thriftshop@gmail.com for more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities. Donations may be dropped off at the store during normal business hours or at the recycling center located near the main exchange. IMCOM recruits — Installation Management Command is recruiting junior and mid-level employees to participate in a Developmental Assignment Program. DAP is designed to support functional and leadership training, which is one of the essential pillars of the HQ, IMCOM Campaign Plan LOE 3. Eligible applicants are IMCOM appropriated-fund employees (GS7-GS13) and nonappropriated fund employees (NAF-5 and below, in positions comparable to GS7-GS13). The DAP is based on a systematic plan specializing in devel- opmental assignments through various functional areas for a period of up to 60 days. The program provides multifunctional training and assignments to strengthen the experience of employees and prepare them for broader responsibilities, improve organizational communication, and develop well- rounded personnel. Applications can be obtained by contacting your organization’s training coordinator or the Workforce Development Program. Ambulance service — Fort Carson officials urge community members to contact emergency personnel by calling 911 instead of driving personal vehicles to the emergency room. In the event of a life- or limb-threatening emergency, skilled paramedics and ambulance crew will be able to administer critical care and aid. Contact the Emergency Department at 526-7111 for more information.
  • 18. 19April 26, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 1139 Space Center Drive, Colorado Springs, CO The Markets at Mesa Ridge, 6916 Mesa Ridge Parkway, Fountain, CO DON’T MISS OUT! navyfederal.org 1.888.842.6328 Federally insured by NCUA.Use of released Department of Defense imagery does not constitute product or organizational endorsement of any kind by the Department of Defense. Department of Defense photo. App StoreSM is a service mark of Apple, Inc. AndroidTM is a trademark of Google, Inc. © 2013 Navy Federal NFCU 12399 Col (4-13) For over 80 years, we’ve had the honor of serving our active and retired military members. To show our appreciation for your service to country, we’re offering specials on loans, credit cards, and more during Military Appreciation Week —just for you! To learn more, just go online, visit a branch, or call between May 4-11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY Holocaust descendant speaks to SoldiersStory and photo by Sgt. Eric Glassey 4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Never again. This was Helena Atlas-Acuna’s message as she shared her parents’ ordeal with Soldiers during the Holocaust National Days of Remembrance at the Elkhorn Conference Center, April 16. “I hope they gleen that the holocaust actu- ally happened, because there are a lot of deniers out there,” said Helena Atlas-Acuna, daughter of Holocaust survivors David and Sally Atlas. “So we want to keep the stories … alive and in front of people. The whole point of this is … to prevent something like this from ever happening again.” The Pueblo native spoke about how the indifference of people allowed Adolf Hitler to wipe out millions of people. “First of all, what makes it unique is that it was state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jews by Nazi Germany from the years 1933-1945, with Jews being the primary target,” Atlas-Acuna said. “But they also had other targets the Nazis perceived inferior to the Arian race. “What makes this genocide unique in all of history is that it was premeditated and planned,” she said. “It was not just a bunch of thugs running around killing people willy- nilly. It started with forced labor and concentration camps, then on to ghettos and what they considered the ‘Final Solution,’ the extermination camps.” Her husband, Michael Atlas- Acuna, a Pueblo native who works with various Jewish organizations to help educate and inform people about the Pueblo Jewish history and anti-Semitism, also took to the podium. “First of all, I’m honored to be here and sharing with the military,” Michael Atlas-Acuna said. “We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the military to fight for our freedoms and do these things. For me, it was a great honor for our small community to be asked to come and do this at Fort Carson. “What is anti- Semitism?” he asked the attendees. “Anti- Semitism is prejudice, hatred or discrimination against Jews or reasons connected to the Jewish heritage. The term was coined in the late 1930s in Germany.” Staff Sgt. Austin Johnson, undergoing training to be an equal opportunity representa- tive for Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, reflected on the value days like this have in the military. Helena Atlas-Acuna speaks of her parents’ ordeals during the Holocaust, at an observance April 16 at Elkhorn Conference Center. See Event on Page 25