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Oct. 20, 2017Vol. 75, No. 42

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Members of a 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Family Engagement Team, look on as Angel Torres Sr., second from right, speaks on the phone with his son, Master Sgt. Angel Torres, current operations NCO in charge, 4th Inf. Div., Oct. 11 from Caguas, Puerto Rico. With the help of the FET, the father and son were able to make contact for the first time since Hurricane Maria hit the island Sept. 20.

4SB reunites Soldiers with Family in Puerto RicoBy Capt. Henry Okoroafor4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

CEIBA, Puerto Rico — When a natural disaster strikes, Soldiers from 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, are ready to provide sustainment support at a moment’s notice.

Within days of Hurricane Maria’s landfall in Puerto Rico Sept. 20, the unit that had just redeployed from Texas in support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, was once again called upon to provide aid in Puerto Rico.

Several Puerto Rican Soldiers within 4th SB eagerly volunteered to deploy.

“I’m glad I can go out and help,” said Spc. Krystina Colon. “My Family lives here, and I haven’t been able to get in contact with them, so I’m ready to hustle and do what it takes to help the people of Puerto Rico.”

Although conducting lifesaving sustainment opera-tions is 4th SB’s main priority, several of these Soldiers lost communication with their Families and had no idea if they were safe. In response, the brigade initiated the Family Engagement Team (FET) designed to identify 4th Inf. Div. Soldiers who had not made contact with their Family members in Puerto Rico.

The FET was able to establish contact, through the unit’s satellite phones, between the Soldiers at Fort

Carson and their isolated Families in Puerto Rico. The team also conducted on-the-spot assessments of the Families’ general welfare and provided feedback to appropriate agencies. Those in need of basic life-support items, such as food and water, were provided with cases of bottled water and Meals Ready to Eat.

Some of the Soldiers’ Family members were easier to find than others, such as the father of Master Sgt. Angel Torres, current operations NCO in charge, 4th Inf. Div., who the FET team located in the city of Caguas.

1st Lt. Stephanie Pavelko, strength manager, 4th SB, said that during one of the FET missions, the team found the father and realized he was one of the isolated individuals city officials had not been able to account for since the natural disaster. The father and son were put in contact via the 4th SB satellite phone system.

“Hearing him calling my name over the phone was the most rewarding thing I have ever heard,” said Torres. “I owe a life of thanks to my brothers and sisters from the 4th Sustainment Brigade and the Puerto Rico National Guard who were there for my father when obviously my Family and I couldn’t be.”

Pavelko said she feels fortunate to help reunite the father and son.

“It is a privilege to be able to take part in assisting fellow Soldiers’ Families in the absence of the Soldiers,

because you would hope someone does the same for you,” said Pavelko.

The goodwill initiative has since become a morale booster for the locals and the affected Soldiers, not only with the 4th Inf. Div., but across many Army posts. Soldiers from Fort Benning, Georgia, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, have also benefited from the efforts of the FET.

The 4SB’s main mission in Puerto Rico was to establish intermediate staging bases (ISBs) in Ceiba, Ponce and Aguadilla for military forces and other federal agencies directed to conduct lifesaving sustainment support to the citizens of Puerto Rico. The 4th SB is providing distribution support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Puerto Rico National Guard and local agencies. As part of a combined and coordinated federal and local response, the 4th SB directs logistics opera-tions from the ISBs and assists in the reception and staging of critical supplies, while coordinating onward movement of critical commodities to 10 regional support areas and 84 distribution points throughout Puerto Rico, providing relief for 78 municipalities.

More than 10 Families have been provided positive contact with their Army relatives in the United States through this effort.

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At a glanceMilitary 2nd Space Battalion activates at Carson Army’s only Reserve space unit unfurls colors — Page 5 Military must focus on ‘domain usership,

not ownership’ Concept calls for adaptive mix of capabilities in joint

operations — Page 6 Soldiers to hang up uniforms Nine honored for their service at retirement

ceremony — Page 6 EOD Soldier receives new IMCOM award Lieutenant general presents medal for environmental

efforts — Page 7 Field feeding team tests new menus Items advance from labs to combat kitchens — Page 8 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10

Community WCAP promotes active lifestyle Tae kwon do team holds demo for students — Page 17 Retirees seize day at Carson Annual event provides one-stop shop for legal, medical,

ID card services — Page 18 Evans repeats with facility management award MEDDAC recognizes engineer’s efforts— 0 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 21

The Journey (Chapel series) Pulling together — Page 22 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort

Carson — Page 22 Physician assistants network, add to toolbox Providers discuss treatments to implement in daily

practice — Page 23

At Ease Event Pueblo museum offers family Halloween fun — Page 25 Event Horror thriller rolls through downtown — Page 25 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 26 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 28

Sports Nuggets entertain post community NBA team holds scrimmage on Carson— Page 29 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 31

Classifi ed Featuring small business directory and a welcome

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‘Make a difference’ by volunteeringBy Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr.Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Carson

Our community is famously known as the “Best Hometown in the Army!” To maintain this title, we ask all members of the community to come to Iron Horse Park Saturday morning, Oct. 28, to help with Make a Difference Day on Fort Carson.

Every year, our Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, Joey Bautista, organizes this postwide cleanup effort focused on housing areas, Iron Horse Park and associated drainage/storm ditches. All participants will be treated to a free continental breakfast before the project and then lunch afterward.

This is a great way to earn some volunteer hours, whether for individuals or groups, while making a positive impact on the appearance of our community. In addition, it sets a great example for our kids on post, who can also come out to help, and displays the importance of volunteerism and public service.

Fort Carson is an incredibly busy place, and we ask that you volunteer a few hours of time to bring the Family out and help keep our post and community clean, while upholding the “Best Hometown in the Army.”

Neighbors helping neighborsBy Joey BautistaFort Carson Army Volunteer Corps coordinator

Grab those boots, gloves and rakes. Volunteers are needed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 28 to give Fort Carson’s Iron Horse Park and its surrounding areas a facelift.

Make a Difference Day (MADD) is a national volunteer day dedicated to helping others — a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. MADD is an annual event that takes place the fourth Saturday of October. Millions of people have participated. More than 3 million people cared enough about their communities to volunteer throughout the nation last year, accomplishing thousandsof projects in hundreds of towns and communities.

Everyone is welcome to participate in the national day set aside for doing good works. It is the largest communityservice volunteer effort conducted on a national level. On this day, individuals and Families, school and church groups, businesses and other organizations draw upon their skills and resources to contribute where needs exist. MADD is one way to help our military community and make Fort Carson the “Best Hometown in the Army, Home of America’s Best.”

MADD volunteers will meet at the Iron Horse Park main pavilion at 7:30 am. Onsite registration will take place as each volunteer will receive a project assignment and a free continental breakfast. At noon, all volunteers will return to the pavilion for a free lunch, during which Garrison

Commander Col. Ronald P. Fitch Jr. and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. David Burton will thank volunteers for their efforts.

There will be three main Fort Carson projects: Iron Horse Park, sports complex and dog park — A makeover and overall beautifi cation of the Fort Carson Iron Horse Park to include general cleaning, raking and maintenance of the grounds of Iron Horse Park, the sports complex and the dog park.

Fort Carson stormwater drains — General cleaning/maintenance of stormwater ditches to includeclearing of debris of drains.

Fort Carson military Family housing — General cleaning and maintenance of the military housing community to include a makeover and beautifi cation of the parks, playgrounds and common areas as well as painting and repairing fences and landscape maintenance.While supplies and some tools will be provided,

volunteers are asked to bring rakes and wire cutters. Work boots or sturdy shoes and work gloves are required. Children are welcome with parent/guardian monitoring.

Help Fort Carson make a difference Oct. 28. Online registration and more information is available at http://www.carson.army.mil/acs by searching “MADD 2017.” You can also visit the Fort Carson Army Volunteer Corps offi ce inside Army Community Service, building 1526, or contact Joey Bautista, Fort Carson Army Volunteer coordinator, at [email protected] or 526-4590/1082.

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Fort Carson Army Ten-Miler men’s and women’s team members, along with Sabine Clark, right, team manager; and Michael O’Donnell, third from right, director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; present the Army Ten-Miler Commander’s Cup to Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, fourth from right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny, left, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson; at the division headquarters Tuesday. The men’s

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Katie HopkinsNurturing parenting instructor, Family Nurturing Programs, Army Community Service Hometown: Bloomington, Illinois

Your programs have received lots of praise from Soldiers and Families on Fort Carson. What makes your programs so unique?

Our programs are all Family- and community-focused, which means all members of the Family are en-couraged to join in all of our classes. As a result, our programs help to build a sense of community among all Soldiers and Families on Fort Carson. Having kids can be a challenge sometimes, but meeting

others with children through our programs gives people comfort.

What are some of the highlights of the programs you offer?

Our nurturing parenting classes have been a huge success with Soldiers and Families. A great part about the class is that both parents and kids meet separately to work on their own curriculum, and then con-nect together at the end of class with a Family activity. Both curriculums are designed to parallel each other so that techniques the parents and children are taught complement each other. We have had multiple Families take the class more than once. The class focuses on building parenting skills,

parent-child connections, empathy and self-awareness.

Our infant massage and baby nurturing classes are a great way to learn to connect with your new-born. Without a doubt one of the most popular parts of our nurturing programs is the “Rockin’ Grannies.” These volunteers come from a local independent living facility and rock babies while parents are in our nurturing class. We have so much to offer so please check out “Fort Carson ACS Family Nurturing Programs” on Facebook.

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Outdoor Rec finalist for national awardBy Alexandra SheaMountaineer staff

Fort Carson was named one of four armed forces finalists for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Gold Award.

Finalists were notified in April and asked to attend the NRPA Annual Con-ference Sept. 26-28 in New Orleans where thousands of agency representatives attended networking activities, educa-tional sessions, an inside look at the latest products for their respective fields and the annual NRPA Gold Award ceremony.

“We are extremely proud of our Fort Carson recreation programs,” said Michael O’Donnell, director of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. “This recognition validates the incredible work our team put into the quality, diversity and stewardship of our recreation program.”

At the beginning of each calendar year, recreation program officials from across the nation, to include military installations, submit packets on behalf of their agencies that are then reviewed by a board of five judges. The agencies are

judged on long-range planning, resource management and innovative approaches to delivering superb park and recreation services with fiscally sound business prac-tices, according to the NRPA website.

While the award for the armed forces category went to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, being named a finalist is still a win as Fort Carson was the only Department of the Army program nominated for the prestigious award, said O’Donnell.

Soldiers, civilians and their Family members can find out about the many outdoor recreation programs by stopping by the center at 2429 Specker Avenue, building 2429, or visiting the Outdoor Recreation webpage. Leisure travel services, equip-ment rentals, shooting complex, indoor rock climbing wall, youth adventures and clinics are just a few things offered through the center.

“We will compete next year,” said O’Donnell. “Although there are some excellent installation recreation programs out there, we will continue to learn and grow towards our goal of being the best of the best.”

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White-water rafting is one of many activities available through Fort Carson Outdoor Recreation.

Vet center jump starts HalloweenBy Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Families looking to get a head start on Halloween festivities have a rare opportunity to do so Saturday as the Fort Carson Veterinary Center hosts its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The veterinary center is located in building 6190, just south of the Exchange on Sheridan Avenue. Since the open house will take place inside and outside of the building, parking for the event will be at the Exchange.

“We hear so often from people that they don’t know we’re here on post,” said Capt. Colleen Mans, Fort Carson Veterinary Center officer in charge. “People also tell us that they don’t know what we offer or what we can do for their pets.”

That’s the main driver of the event, said Mans.“We want to bring people in, show them our clinic

and the kinds of services we offer,” she said. “This also gives us a chance to educate people about the government-owned animals that we’re responsible for.”

The veterinary center provides all medical and dental care for the military working dogs attached to the 69th Military Working Dog Detachment, 759th Military Police Battalion, as well as for all military working dogs assigned to security forces squadrons at Peterson Air Force Base.

“We provide care for Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard horses, too,” said Mans. “We also tag-team with our sister veterinary center at the U.S. Air Force Academy to provide care for dogs assigned to the

Transportation Security Administration at Denver International Airport.”

Open house visitors will also get a chance to learn about the center’s services for Family pets.

“We care for dogs and cats, roughly 90 percent dogs right now,” Mans said. “And we provide all care except emergency care for privately owned animals.”

That ranges from preventative care to surgical pro-cedures, dental care, X-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans.

While learning about the services offered at the center, visitors will also see a military working dog demonstration and get the chance to take a ride on a Mounted Color Guard carriage. The staff will host trick or treating and games for pets and kids.

“We encourage people to show up in costume and we’ll have several stations outside and inside the center for trick or treating,” Mans said. “We drew more than 400 visitors for our open house last year and we had a big turnover of staff this past summer, so our Soldiers and civilians (on staff) are excited while gearing up for this event.”

“ We want to bring people in, show them our clinic and the kinds of services we offer.”

— Capt. Colleen Mans


Military2nd Space Battalion activates at CarsonStory and photo by Dottie WhiteU.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic

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The colors of 2nd Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command, were unfurled for the first time during an activation ceremony at Fort Carson Oct. 16.

Col. Richard Zellmann, 1st Space Brigade commander, passed the colors to Lt. Col. Erikk Hurtt, entrusting him to care for and lead the unit as its first battalion commander.

During his remarks, Zellmann recognized the members of the Army’s only U.S. Army Reserve space battalion.

“The Soldiers of the 2nd Space Battalion exist to preserve our access to the space domain, and, when challenged, be able to articulate the effects from current operations to the decision-making process. The 2nd Space Battalion gives the Army depth,” said Zellmann.

Because of their expertise in space planning and space operations, Soldiers from this battalion are already deployed.

“Today is a historic day for space operations in the Army,” Zellmann said. “Activations of Army battalions are infrequent. Creation of new battalions with new colors is very rare. You could Col. Richard Zellmann, right, 1st Space Brigade commander, passes the 2nd Space Battalion colors to Lt.

Col. Erikk Hurtt during an activation ceremony Oct. 16 at Fort Carson, entrusting him to care for and lead the unit as its first battalion commander. See Activates on Page 15


By Sean KimmonsArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — A year after rolling out the multi-domain battle concept, the Army is now onto the next phase of unifying efforts with other services to turn ideas into synchronized operations.

While the services have continuously worked in joint environments, the complex battlefi eld of the future could force troops to be even more adaptive using a mix of air, land, maritime, cyber and space capabilities to defeat an enemy.

Gen. David Perkins, commander, Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Eustis, Virginia, recalled that as a young offi cer he only concentrated on land operations and left the rest of the battlespace to his counterparts.

That type of thinking must change, he said.“We have to get away from this idea of domain

ownership and focus on domain usership,” he said, Oct. 11 at the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exhibition.

After announcing the concept at last year’s meeting, Perkins has since heard feedback saying it’s “old wine in a new bottle” or air/land battle 2.0, referring to the Army strategy established in the 1980s.

While much of the new concept is built upon former doctrine, there are distinct differences. Perkins explained that joint operations in the past were not synchronized at the start, which led to stovepipe systems and redundancies.

“That was one of the challenges we had,” he said. “When it got broken down into its bits and pieces, you had all of these stovepipe solutions that now had to be resynchronized.”

Perkins hopes to eliminate that issue on this new

concept by gaining input from across the military.Since the announcement, Army and Marine Corps

leaders have joined forces and earlier this year published a white paper providing an overview of what ground troops may face in 2025-2040.

As part of an expeditionary force that operates on land, air and sea, Marines naturally integrate with the other services, said Marine Lt. Gen. Robert Walsh, commander of Marine Corps Combat Development Command.

“Multi-domain battle has a ways to go,” he said. “But it’s a start point to get us after wargaming, experiments and research and development. Then we can drive forward and get into doctrine and joint concepts.”

Perkins has teamed up with Air Force Gen. James H. Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, to develop a battlefi eld framework that aligns capabilities from both services.

In order to converge solutions to shared problems, Holmes said, it will ultimately come down to Army-Air Force partnerships forged over recent years in combat zones.

“We’ve built teamwork between our junior leaders, and we need to build on that and build on the trust that it will take for us to operate,” Holmes said.

Holmes recently saw one possible solution when he observed an exercise at Fort Drum, New York. There, 10th Mountain Division Soldiers worked alongside Airmen to coordinate fi res and de-confl ict airspace during Joint Air-Ground Integration Center training.

In the future, Holmes said he would like to see a division of Soldiers train with Airmen in Blue Flag, one of the Air Force’s major warfi ghter exercises.

“The experiments and exercises that we’ll do with TRADOC and at other places will help us

determine the way forward,” Holmes said.U.S. Army Pacifi c has also linked up with the

U.S. Pacifi c Command to create a multi-domain task force to test and execute new ideas, including ones that involve maritime assets.

Envisioned to be a brigade-sized unit, the task force is slated to have its headquarters and an ICEWS element — intelligence, cyber, electronic warfare and space — in place by the end of next year. It could then start exercises a year after that, Perkins said.

Initially, the task force may focus on anti-access/area denial capabilities, which could mean task-organizing units that have air and missile defense, fi res and aviation assets.

“I think you’re going to fi nd this to be an agile force structure that we can modify, depending on the mission,” Perkins said.

Emergence of cyber warfare is also something military leaders in the past never had to deal with on the battlefi eld. In future warfi ghting, it will be required, said Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty, the U.S. Cyber Command’s chief of staff.

The Defense Department’s information networks enable such things as mission command, precision fi res and logistics, and provide commanders with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.

“Commanders have to understand it; they have to own it and master that weapon system like any other kinetic weapon system,” he said.

For commanders to be more agile against near-peer threats, he said, the military needs to accelerate work on converging information gathered by the networks, which can be controlled by domain-specifi c entities.

“In the cyber domain and in all other domains, speed is becoming more important,” Fogarty said. “This isn’t the future, this is now.”

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Nine Soldiers will be honored for their service to the nation during a retirement ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. on Founders Field.

They are: Chief Warrant Offi cer 4 Sherrie M. Campbell, Division Artillery, 4th

Infantry Division 1st Sgt. Clifford C. Isaacs, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Inf. Div.

1st Sgt. Kenneth R. Morris, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.

Master Sgt. Karl W. Gansewendt, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div.

Sgt. 1st Class Lionel M. Bascombe, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div.

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan A. Burkholder, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.

Staff Sgt. Hegberto Burgado Jr., 3rd ABCT, 4th Inf. Div.

Staff Sgt. Arthur K. Pickens, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div.

Staff Sgt. Raul A. Rexach III, 4th CAB, 4th Inf. Div.

Soldiers to hang up uniforms

The Army is working with all services to develop and unify efforts for multi-domain strategies, which would allow military units to compete with near-peer threats.


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EOD Soldier receives new IMCOM awardStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Lance Pounds71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance

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U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) created a new category of award to highlight the achievements of Soldiers who stepped up to fi ll environmental requirements in addition to their normal duties.

IMCOM Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Sean Jenkins honored 1st Sgt. Michael Kidd, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), for being the recipient of IMCOM’s fi rst environ-mental offi cer award by presenting him with an Army Commendation Medal during a ceremony Monday at the 71st EOD headquarters.

While serving as NCO in charge of the 242nd EOD Bn. operations section, he earned the award for directly con tributing to a cost avoidance of an estimated $250,000 in fi nes and labor costs for the Department of the Army.

In addition to his duties providing operational oversight to the battalion’s fi ve companies, Kidd was tasked with synchronizing emergency response missions with installation and local authorities from Colorado, Wyoming,

Utah and Nevada. He assisted the Fort Carson Environ-

mental Compliance, Directorate of Public Works, in revising and updating the emergency treatment of hazardous waste (explosives) permit for Range 121, ensured all proper training was conducted and coordinated the inspec-tions and observations of explosive

waste treatment processes.Kidd said one of the most signifi -

cant tasks he worked on was rewriting the permit to better suit all parties involved while ensuring the safety of the surrounding populace when treating explosive waste recovered on or off the installation.

He said John Wachter, chief, Fort

Carson Environmental Compliance, was the key piece in securing compliance with the state of Colorado.

“He was instrumental in overseeing the program and assisting the Fort Carson EOD community with environmental training and education,” he said.

Wachter said he nominated Kidd for the award because of his attention to

detail and proactive nature. Kidd’s leadership in refi ning and

maintaining a well-organized training protocol and associated record keeping for EOD personnel coupled with week-ly range inspections resulted in external state regulatory environmental inspec-tions with zero fi ndings. That result had not been achieved in more than three years, according to Wachter.

“He has gone above and beyond to ensure Fort Carson’s compliance,” Wachter said.

Kidd said the experience made him more aware of behind the scenes operations and being a more effective leader.

“Understanding and being in-volved in this process was humbling and eye-opening,” Kidd said.

As ironic as it is for an explosive ordnance disposal technician to receive an environmental stewardship award, Kidd’s efforts to implement positive change within the Fort Carson area has set a standard for other Soldiers to follow.

U.S. Army Installation Management Command Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Sean Jenkins, left, presents 1st Sgt. Michael Kidd, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), with an Army Commendation Medal in recognition of his efforts which led to him receiving the command’s fi rst environmental offi cer award, during a ceremony Oct. 16.


Field feeding team tests new menusStory and photos by 2nd Lt. Kent Williams Jr.4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division

Hundreds of infantry Soldiers swarmed over hills and down the small valleys in Fort Carson’s Training Area Bravo. Small groups splintered from the main body moving over the various hills and into the sunrise, blotting out the light in small, but defined, outlines that closely resemble the infantrymen in the valley below.

The swarm of Soldiers were com-peting for the Expert Infantryman Badge, an intensive examination of basic infantry skills and knowledge covering everything from reacting to enemy fire to calling for artillery strikes on an enemy location.

But that wasn’t the only test going on that day, nor were the infantry Soldiers the only ones under scrutiny. A scientific team of consumer psychologists, micro-biologists and food technologists stood anxiously waiting for the swarm of shadows coming over the hills.

The team from the Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) in Massachusetts, is responsible for a host of innova-tions from body armor to MREs and everything in between.

The team was at Fort Carson Sept. 16-25 due to the need to test new field rations outside of a lab environment. To help ensure success, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, supplied a combat kitchen and a field feeding team.

“The tests are crucial for us to provide feedback at the Joint Services Operational Rations Forum in October of next year and the results we’re seeing here are positive,” said Wendy Johnson, research psychologist, NSRDEC. “We’re getting a lot of data.”

The field feeding team pro-vided wasn’t just any team, was the runner-up for the Phillip A. Connelly Field Feeding Competition, the Army’s field cooking competition that tests setup, sanitation, food quality and security of the field feeding site.

Almost every NSRDEC researcher cited the field feeding team as the keystone to the success of the test.

“They’re the best and it shows. In the 21 years I have been doing this job, they are the best cooks I have ever worked with … they are profes-sional, talented and there is no

question they have made this incredibly easy for us,” said Sue Harrington, senior food technologist, NSRDEC.

Harrington described the challenges of field testing to include field conditions, the new rations being difficult to make and problems with the cooks’ skill level.

“The only thing we worry about is getting the data … this is a dream,” Harrington said.

The data collected from the Soldiers and the cooks was critical, according to NSRDEC team, the reason being was the field environment itself. The labs at NSRDEC can only simulate so much of the real world, a given in any lab environment.

“Really, what made Fort Carson so ideal was the ability of it to meet our field requirements and provide the skilled cooks that they did — it was unmatched across the Army,” said Brian Scott, NSRDEC equipment specialist.

The 4th BSB cooks prepared the assigned meal for the EIB contestants

who funneled through the combat kitchen and then out to the waiting NSRDEC team members who asked them what they thought about the food, why they chose what they did and to see if they would have it again?

The process had already yielded results from previous tests such as the cooking equipment currently fielded in a combat kitchen can’t make pizza. The constant heating for the dough is the issue.

“Overall, I really think we are the bedrock of this testing, and we will ensure its success in data collection. I mean we are one of two of the best field feeding teams, the only thing we need or want the Natick team to worry about is the data” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Chontrelle Sturdivant, 4th BSB field feeding team officer in charge.

According to the NSRDEC team and the EIB competitors, the food was better than normal field meals. The Soldiers particularly liked the Mexican and Cajun meals served during the testing.

Left: Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepare an experimental new field ration of burritos and rice with black beans in a combat kitchen Sept. 23.

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“ In the 21 years I have been doing this job, they are the best cooks I have ever worked with … they are professional, talented and there is no question they have made this incredibly easy for us.”

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Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) — has combined several services at one location and is open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; it is open training holidays but closed on federal holidays. Call 526-1002/6465 to schedule a predeployment brief or a professional development brief. Visit http://facebook.com/FortCarsonSFLTAP for upcoming job fairs and job postings.

• SFL-TAP Center, building 6237, room 100, 1626 Elwell Street near Carson Middle School, 526-1002 — services include a computer lab to complete the preseparation video at http://www.sfl-tap.army.mil; initial coun seling Tuesday from 8-9:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; Wednesday-Thursday from 8-9:30 a.m., 10-11:30 a.m. and 2-3:30 p.m.; and Friday from 8-9:30 a.m.; Individual Transition Plan/CAPSTONE review Thursday from 1-2 p.m.; and clearing (only location to clear), Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Transition services in building 6237 — include mandatory weekly five-day program that covers transition overview, Military Occupational Skill Crosswalk, financial planning, U.S. Department of Labor employment workshop and Veterans Affairs benefits; career counseling; transition resources; job fairs, resource fairs and employer days.

• Transition services in building 1118, room 133 — Biweekly elective classes available following the five-day TAP program include social networking, Bring Your “A” Game, employer day, advanced résumé, federal résumé, interview techniques and dress for success. Two-day tracks consist of entrepreneurship and technical.

• Soldier Family Assistance Center, building 7492, 524-7309/7310 — services are for Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers.

Joint Personal Property Shipping Office (JPPSO) — is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building 1012.

Logistics Readiness Center Supply and Services• Central issue facility, building

1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer is served at 3:30 p.m.

• Reparable exchange/directed exchange or turn-in — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis. For faster turn-in service, call 526-3321 for an appointment.

• Ammunition supply point, building 9370 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. Last issue/turn-in to ASP is at 2:30 p.m.; exceptions coordinated on case-by-case basis.

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orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by appointment only, call 526-2900.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 5 p.m., and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; closed all federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Military Claims Office — is located

at 1633 Mekong Street, building 6222, and is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The office no longer adjudicates Personnel Claims Act (PCA) claims, but can provide general claims assistance. Household goods claimants must report their loss or damage directly to the transpor-tation service provider (TSP) by fax or through the Defense Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil within 75 days of delivery. Claims must be submitted to the TSP within nine months of delivery for full replacement value. All PCA claims, including household goods, personal vehicle shipment and incident to service loss, are now being adjudicated by the Center for Per sonnel Claims Support at Fort Knox, Kentucky, which can be reached at 502-626-3000. To file a claim, visit http://www.JAGCNet.army.mil/pclaims. The Fort Carson claims office can be reached at 526-1355.

Fort Carson Trial Defense Service — is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located in building 2354. During duty hours, Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number is 526-0051.

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— The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson com-manding general has directed all Soldiers, sergeant first class through command sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and officers, captain and above, to attend Casualty Assistance Officer and Casualty Notification Officer Training. The three-day training course is held monthly at Prussman Chapel. Soldiers must register through their school NCO. Call 526-5613/5614 for more information.

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The 4th Infantry Division Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team — is tasked to support the Fort Carson installation maintenance and supply posture by providing technically proficient personnel as trainers, men-tors and evaluators. The COMET Team also of-fers refresher training in areas such as Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) Property Accountability; Commander’s Pre-Change of Command class; Command Supply Discipline Program (CSDP, staff and unit level); Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Preparation; Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations; Chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear; arms room operations; maintenance operations, driver’s training program; Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) train-ing; Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor pool shop

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Zellmann said Hurtt is the right Soldier for the job of leading this new battalion. He has served in the command as both an operator and a planner, and he is familiar with all the missions of the battalion.

Addressing Hurtt, Zellmann said, “Erikk, today you have the privilege to command Army Soldiers. Lead them well, make them ready, build a positive command climate and challenge these Soldiers to advance the mission. Always know that I have your back and that my staff stands by to help the 2nd Space Battalion be successful.

“The Soldiers of the 2nd Space Battalion are ready today,” Zellmann

said. “They are going to improve their battle position with every battle assembly, exercise and deployment. The Soldiers in formation today are pioneers. To all the Soldiers of 2nd Space Battalion: your contributions now will shape the future of space operations in the Army. We expect much from you because we know you will deliver.”

Hurtt said he is honored to be the first commander of the “amazing” Soldiers of the 2nd Space Battalion.

“When the United States Army was first formed, there was one domain it had to deal with. It was the ground domain,” said Hurtt. “Today, our military operates on the ground, on the seas, in the air, in space and in cyberspace. This makes for a very complex environment.

“The Soldiers of the 2nd Space Battalion will use their train-ing and experience to leverage space, in support of command-ers and troops at all levels. To say we fight in space is not a correct

characterization. We fight wherever the fight is, whether that is the space domain or using the medi-um of space to provide effects and support. It is these Soldiers’ space training and expertise that will enable them to provide com manders space situational awareness, offensive and defensive space control, missile warning, satellite com munications, remote sensing, navigation warfare and many other capabilities. The capabilities these Soldiers bring to the fight are unmatched by any nation in the world. We will bring these capabilities to bear whenever and wherever the nation calls.

“Whether it is securing the homeland, helping our allies, providing support to civil agencies, or whatever the nation needs, Soldiers of the 2nd Space Battalion will use their expertise to ensure that the ultimate high ground will always remain secure for the United States and its allies,” Hurtt concluded.

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“ Today, our military operates on the ground, on the seas, in the air, in space and in cyberspace. This makes for a very complex environment.”

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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.

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Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to recycling support. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:

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Members of the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) tae kwon do team inspired students to get up and move during Piñon Valley Elementary School’s 4th annual “Run with the Wolves” event Oct. 13.

Master Sgt. David Bartlett, head coach of the WCAP tae kwon do team, opened by asking the students, “To become a master at something, when should you start training at it?”

The students seemed unsure of how to answer the question, so Bartlett pointed out that all eight members on his team have been training in the sport since age 5 or 6.

“(Run with the Wolves) is designed to advocate fi tness, advocate getting off the couch and out from behind the video games, and at the same time it gives the students one big event to be proud of their school,” said Robin Reintsema, school principal.

The team’s assistant coach noted the impor-tance of supporting initiatives that promote activity.

“It is something younger generations are needing more and more of. With the advance-ment in technology it encourages more and more stagnant behavior,” said Spc. Michael Rush.

Bartlett explained commands such as charyut, which means attention, and kihap, a yell used for power and intimidation when striking. Students were selected to go on stage with the team to do some warmup exercises such as run in place and kicks.

The students were then treated to a demonstration by Pfc. Charles Buset while Pfc. David Kim held the strike pads. The focus of the demonstration was to highlight the different strikes, such as body kicks, spinning

head kicks and body punches. The WCAP team members invited more students to the stage for an opportunity to practice the kicks.

Pfc. Devon Lewis showed the students how to break boards using the different kicks and punches, and the event wrapped up with several of the school’s teachers taking a whack at breaking boards while the students cheered them on.

Reintsema summarized the day: “(The tae kwon do team) did beautifully, and the kids were super engaged. They loved seeing their teachers up on stage; it was a very beautiful thing.”

WCAP provides outstanding Soldier-athletes the support and training to compete and succeed in national and international com-petitions leading to Olympic and Paralympic Games, while maintaining a professional military career and promoting the U.S. Army to the world, according to its website.

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Left: Capt. Mark Eulenstein, a dentist at the U.S. Air Force

Academy, performs an oral screening for Gary

Lester during the Joint Forces Retiree/Spouse

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Fort Carson hosted the annual Joint Forces Retiree/Spouses Information Day Saturday at the Mountain Post Soldier Center to provide a range of essential services at a one-stop event.

About 750 people attended the event to utilize legal services, medical amenities and update their military identification cards.

Fort Carson Retirement Services Officer Carolyn Hill organized the ambitious event with the help of Soldiers and civilians throughout the local area in hopes of providing services for as many retirees as possible.

“From the turnout and surveys received, I believe the service was over and beyond the retirees’ expectations,” said Hill. “I think Fort Carson’s

event stood out because of the teamwork provided by all.”Evans Army Community Hospital and U.S. Army Medical

Department Activity-Fort Carson personnel led the medical service portion to provide flu vaccinations and health

screenings, to include oral cancer and blood pressure.Spc. Lamar Hill, a preventive medicine specialist at

Evans, helped guide over 280 attendees from their initial screenings for the flu vaccine to medics administering

each shot. He also had the opportunity to interact with retirees and assist with their questions.

“I know they enjoy talking to junior enlisted and see themselves in us,” said Hill, who

acknowledges serving retirees helps create an environment of giving

back. “Retiree appreciation day is important to me

because I plan on retiring myself, so it’s important

for me and the retirees.”Many retirees

were thankful Fort Carson hosted the

event this year and appreciated having so many specialists on hand to provide guidance face- to-face.

“There are a lot of things you can get done in one day,” said Army retiree Bob Kwiatkowski, who said he attended the event to receive his flu vaccine and find out new information. “I can ask all sorts of questions and they are so knowledgeable about the things they are presenting.”

Air Force medical personnel also came from nearby U.S. Air Force Academy and Peterson Air Force Base to lend their expertise and services for retirees. They performed blood pressure checks, educated attendees on proper diet and informed them about the Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement offered at the academy orthopedic clinic.

“It really is a joint endeavor for the whole market,” said Lori Burrell, population health nurse at Evans, who helped coordinate medical services at the event. “It was a good venue for us to know we are able to reach out and educate.”

About 30 Junior ROTC cadets from Fountain-Fort Carson High School volunteered to hand out health

information about breast cancer, diabetes, cervical cancer and healthy eating.

“People were very upbeat and energetic to see we were giving info on upcoming changes in health care plans and having an active promotion of health,” said Burrell, who emphasized empowering retirees with education. “We want to get you healthy for as long as possible so you have a better quality of life.”

Left: Army retiree Steve ashington receives his u vaccine

from Spc. Flavien Sylvester, medic, 759 Military Police Battalion, at the Joint Forces Retiree/Spouse Information Day Saturday at the Mountain Post Soldier Center.

Sgt. 1st Class Deborah Denny, a paralegal with the Staff Judge dvocate office, hel s retiree te hen y aver with legal

services Saturday at the Mountain Post Soldier Center during Joint Forces Retiree/Spouse Information Day.

Left: The Joint Forces Retiree/Spouse Information Day held Saturday at the Mountain Post Soldier

Center provided educational and helpful tools for retirees to keep their health information at

their fingerti s. hese now our umbers boo lets hel retirees and beneficiaries maintain a log of their vital health statistics.

Anna and George Meier sign in after arriving at the Joint Forces Retiree/Spouse Information Day Saturday at the Mountain Post Soldier Center. The event featured essential services for retirees and spouses in one location for convenient access.

Retirees seize day at Carson


Evans repeats with facility management awardStory and photo by Jeff TrothU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-

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Evans Army Community Hospital has won the U.S. Army Medical Command Barney Richmond Facility Management Award for the second year in a row.

Aaron Hicks, Evans facility engineer, was presented the award during a ceremony at the hospital Sept. 27.

“It is an honor to get this award, but I am still kind of numb,” said Hicks, who received the R. B. Maynor Memorial Quality Assurance Evaluation Award last year. “I think us getting this award is a representation of the people I work with — it was a team effort. It takes a shop to do a job, and it isn’t just an individual.”

During the past year, Hicks has been one of the individuals involved in two major projects at Evans. The first is replacing two 30-year-old air handlers that service the hospital’s operating rooms, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (recovery room), Intensive Care Unit and the Mountain Post Birthing Center’s two Caesarean section operating rooms and nursery. The other was replacing the hospital’s substations and motor control stations.

“Aaron has been very instrumental in developing the scope of work in these projects,” said Rashad Rajab, Evans’ facility manager and recipient of the 2016 Barney Richmond Facility Management Award. “His job didn’t stop once the contractors started working, though. He has had to work closely with the contractor and the (Army) Corps of Engineers in developing resolutions which may arise during a project. All projects, especially

ones this big, are going to have issues occur which are unforeseeable at the beginning of the contract.”

Rajab said Hicks’ 21 years at Evans has helped him figure out what problems might come up 90 percent of the time, but one never knows exactly what he is going to get when tearing down a wall or taking down a ceiling in the 31-year old hospital.

“He has every inch of this facility in his head,” said Rajab. “As the facility engineer, he knows all of the systems in the hospital and is technically competent on all of them and is able to provide

guidance to our maintenance and construction contractors.”

Hicks has almost 38 years as an engineer for the government, 16 of them with Navy ships.

“But I was hired here 21 years ago as a general engineer,” he said. “I have learned a lot about this hospital over the years and have seen the hospital go through some significant changes.”

He has also been involved in the renovation of three inpatient floors, the expansion of the nutrition care division and emergency room and remodeling of the radiology department. The hospital has grown over the past 21 years, to include the addition of two MRI suites, the Woods Soldier and Family Care Center and the hospital’s adminis-tration and headquarters building.

“Aaron deserves this award because he represents the technical expertise a facility management staff needs to have,” said Rajab. “Barney Richmond, who this award was named for, was the facility director for the northwest region at Madigan (Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord). He was considered the center of expertise for MEDCOM

facilities and he knew facilities top to bottom.”According to Rajab, Hicks’ knowledge of Evans

and his technical proficiency is what made him the perfect recipient of this year’s award.

“Winning the award two years in a row goes to show how much dedication and heart we put into our jobs here, and how we feel about this place which is like a home away from home for many of us,” said Rajab. “This award shows that Aaron and the rest of the facilities section are really serious about our work, and we put our heart into our work every day.”

Col. Leticia Sandrock, deputy commander for nursing, Evans Army Community Hospital, presents Aaron Hicks with the U.S. Army Medical Command Barney Richmond Facility Management Award during a ceremony at the hospital Sept. 27.

Early treats

Photos by Capt. Richard Barker

Right: Family member Owen Miller grabs candy from a trunk-or-treat

display at a Friday the 13th Halloween celebration located in the 1st

Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th

Infantry Division, motor pool Oct. 13. Inset: Family member Rebekah Abbott watches her son, Roman, enjoy cotton candy in the 2nd Battalion, 77th Field

Artillery Regiment, 2nd IBCT, motor pool Oct. 13. Soldiers and Families

across the brigade celebrated Halloween early because most of the 2nd IBCT’s

Soldiers will be training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk,

La., Oct. 31. Hundreds of Families attended the celebration to enjoy the food and fun with members of

their brigade community. The postwide trunk-or-treat event is

Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.


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Claims to the estateSpc. Matthew Raymond Turcotte — With deepest

regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Albert M. Casas at 832-215-6183.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lamont Williams — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Capt. Andrew W. Addis at 803-360-4029.

General announcementsCivilian Assistance Services — provides

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

Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) screenings — Evans Army Community Hospital holds weekly EFMP briefings which discuss the Family member travel screening process for overseas assignments and address questions regarding the program. The briefings take place Mondays, excluding federal holidays, from 8:30-9 a.m. in the Woods Soldier Family Care Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.

Missed hospital appointments — When someone is

a no-show for a medical appointment, it means two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to five slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital beneficiaries have four ways to cancel an appointment. They can call the clinic, the Patient Access System appointment line at 526-CARE (2273), online at TRICARE Online or via phone when the automated

AudioCARE calls a few days before the appointment.Premier Extended Hours Clinic — is open from

4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday, except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments; walk-in appointments are not available. The extended hours clinic provides medical services to active-duty military personnel, active-duty Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficiaries — TRICARE

CommunityBriefs Of note

Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians who have exhausted all available leave because of medical emer gencies under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Kimberly A. Amaro-Aperyan, Jennifer Lee Fox and Josephine K. Taki, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Eduardo G. Bernardo and Carmelita Carrillo, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Karen M. Connors, Chanel A. Martinez and Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Denver L. Holder and Rhonda Welles, Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army appropriated fund civilian employees from another federal agency interested in donating leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fill/opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian personnel/HR office for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Lawrence A. Born, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at 526-7541 or via email at [email protected] with the

subject line “VLTP.” Moss can be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team at 526-9341.

Domino’s opens on post — in the Mini Mall, building 1510, for delivery or take out. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to midnight and Friday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Grand opening coming soon. Call 719-377-6868 for more information.

Federal Civilian Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) information fair — for the 2018 benefits year will be held Nov. 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. in building 1118, room 142 and 153. Representatives from major health plans will be available to assist appropriated fund civilian employees with benefits information. The health benefits open season will run Nov. 13 through Dec. 11, and benefit choices will be effective the first pay period in January. Employees are encouraged to review health benefits information on the Army Benefits Center - Civilian web site at http://www.abc.army.mil and http://www.opm.gov. Plan rates will be available at http://www.opm.gov before the beginning of the open season. Contact Clinton Moss at 526-0294 or John Pylypiw at 526-3004 for more information.

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Commentary by Lt. Col. Tim MeadorDeputy garrison chaplain

The story goes that a man got his car stuck in the mud on the back roads of a county in Mississippi. Seeing the unfortunate plight of the frustrated traveler, a nearby farmer offered to help him get it out.

So the farmer went into the barn, hitched his horse to a wagon and tied a chain to the bumper of the car. Then he yelled, “Pull, Sally, pull!” But the horse didn’t budge. Next he bellowed, “Pull, Buster, pull!” The horse stayed motionless. Following, he cried, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Still nothing happened.

Finally, the farmer yelled, “Pull, Buddy, pull!” Immediately the horse jumped into action and pulled the car right out of the mud.

Mystifi ed, but thankful, the motorist offered his

gratitude and a few bucks to the farmer for his trouble. Then

he said, “If you don’t mind me asking, why did

you call your horse by the wrong name so many times?”

“Well you see,

Buddy here is blind,” said the farmer. “If he thought he was the only one pulling, he wouldn’t even try.”

We are so much like the horse in the story — it is hard to care when you think others don’t. If you are the only one who picks up things around the house, stays a little late at work to fi nish a project or makes sure that proper maintenance gets done, it is easy to feel alone and to be discouraged. When others are apathetical, it is hard to keep your passion strong for doing the next right thing.

On the other hand, pulling together is a powerful motivator. Coming alongside and jumping in where another is working hard often divides the burden in half and minimizes the time it takes to resolve the diffi culty. Such cooperation builds camaraderie, caring and a climate of mutual respect.

Consider that many of the most valuable things we do in this world are things we do in tandem with others — marriage, parenting, relationships of all kinds, fi ring a weapon system, accomplishing a work task, leading an organization; the list is limitless. Each of us needs someone to join our efforts, as much as others need us to join theirs.

If you see someone pulling forward, pulling hard, but alone, take a moment and fi re up that person’s passion by stepping in and pulling alongside him. Pulling together brings energy, confi dence and perseverance to all.

The Scriptures remind us to “spur one another to love and good deeds,” Hebrews 10:24. Often

we do best by pulling together.

Pulling together

Facebook — Search “Fort Carson Chaplains (Religious Support Offi ce)” for events and schedules.

Chapel NeXt — meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Contemporary worship, children’s ministry and biblical preaching is offered during both services. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for details.

Religious Education class — Classes are held from 10:30-11:50 a.m. throughout the school year for preschool (at least 4 years old) through high school. Registration is also being held for adults seeking to be confi rmed in the Catholic church. These classes are held on a weeknight. Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for details.

Catholic Women of the Chapel — meets Wednesday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call Victoria Arellano at 210-900-6221 or email [email protected].

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meets Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, building 1853. Chaplain sponsor is Maj. Jesse King, Fort Carson Family Life chaplain, who can be reached at [email protected].

Native American prayer/spiritual services — The He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch on a biweekly basis. Services provided inside and outside the sweat lodge include prayer and purifi cation, blessing of protection, and continued spiritual and emotional support to military members. The ceremonies are conducted in traditional Lakota style — they are not New Age or Earth-based ceremonies. There is no charge to attend the Inipi. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or [email protected] for more information and protocols. Chaplain sponsor is Capt. Ted Randall, 10th Security Forces Group (Airborne) Group Support Battalion, who can be reached at [email protected].

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets at 10:30 a.m. the second Sunday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.

ChapelBriefs Chapel schedule

CatholicSoldiers’ Memorial ChapelNelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Saturday, 4:15-4:45 p.m., reconciliation, 526-8583

• Saturday, 5 p.m., Mass, 526-8583

• Sunday, 8:15-8:45 a.m., reconciliation, 526-8583

ProtestantHealer Chapel (General protestant)Evans Army Community Hospital• Sunday, 9 a.m., worship, 526-7386

Prussman Chapel (Gospel)Barkeley Avenue and Prussman Boulevard

• Sunday, 9:30 a.m., Sunday school, 526-5744

• Sunday, 11 a.m., gospel, 526-9640

Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel (General protestant)Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316

Religious Education Center – Chapel NeXtHogan Street and Barkeley Avenue

• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 526-8889

• Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, 524-2458

Eastern OrthodoxFort Carson does not offer Eastern Orthodox services on post. Call 719-473-9238 for off-post services.

JewishFort Carson does not offer Jewish services on post. Contact the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel for Jewish services information at 333-2636. The chapel is located at 2346 Academy Place on the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Islamic

Capt. Somya Malasri leads worshippers to strengthen both mind and body through chanting, meditation, dharma discussion and observing the fi ve precepts Friday at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Chapel. All are welcome to observe and participate. Call Malasri at 526-2428 or 562-395-2688, or email [email protected] for more information.

Fort Carson does not offer Islamic services on post. Contact the Islamic Society at 2125 N. Chestnut St., 632-3364, for information.

Latter Day SaintsSacrament service is Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel. Call Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741 or [email protected] for more information.

Buddhist

Trunk-or-treatThe Religious Support Offi ce (RSO) holds

its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Sunday from 2-3:30 p.m. in the north parking lot of Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

Extra candy can be dropped off at the chapel prior to the event.

Advent workshop setAn Advent seasonal workshop will be held

from 8:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 18 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

The event will begin with a short presenta-tion on taking time to pray, play and prepare, and will be followed with a brief explanation of Advent. It offers Families an opportunity to create Advent wreaths, calendars, Jesse Trees, Thanksgiving table settings and various Christmas ornaments. Families will be given an Advent blessing booklet to take home and use during this holy season. The ritual book provides prayers to be used with the Advent wreath and Family activities. Attendees are asked to bring a snack to share.

Thanksgiving Mass, pie social

A Thanksgiving Mass and pie social will be held Nov. 22 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

Mass begins and 5 p.m. and will be fol-lowed by the social. The event includes giving thanks to God for the blessings he has given and will be followed by fellowship. Attendees are asked to bring a pie to share.

Contact Pat Treacy at 524-2458 or [email protected] for more information.

• Sunday, 9 a.m., Mass, 526-8583• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., religious

education, 524-2458• Sunday, 10:30 a.m., RCIA,

524-2458• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.,

Mass, 526-8583• Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.,

CWOC, 526-5769

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386

• Monday-Thursday and fi rst Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386


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Physician assistants network, add to toolboxStory and photo by Jeff TrothU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-

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COLORADO SPRINGS — Physician assistants from across Fort Carson came together to celebrate 50 years of the profession and learn from each other Oct. 11 at the Penrose House.

The 2017 Physician Assistant (PA) Continuing Medical Education Day had two objectives: to celebrate national PA week Oct. 6-12, and to provide line PAs — those assigned to brigades and battalions — time to improve their “foxhole” in order to improve their ability to take care of their Soldiers, said Maj. Christopher Cordova, Evans Army Community Hospital Interservice Physician Assistant Program coordinator.

“To do that, we brought in specialty providers from neurology, physical therapy, pain management, orthopedics and women’s health to give 4th Infantry Division and EACH PAs an opportunity to hear what treatments are available in these specialty clinics and what treatments they can implement in their daily practice.”

The day included lectures on management of lower back pain, headache management, PA professional topics, women’s health and orthopedic shoulder conditions.

“The lectures are defi nitely geared

toward the treatment of our active-duty population,” said Cordova. “The fi rst two lecturers talked specifi cally about those factors that are present in the active-duty population. Downtown at Memorial Hospital you are not going to see a lot of patients who have jumped out of airplanes or do ruck marches on a daily basis.”

He said Soldiers are a unique subset of the American population and they have a unique set of issues.

The earliest version of the PA was created during the Civil War when the Union Army developed a surgeon assistant corps to assist physicians on and off the battlefi eld. The modern PA profession offi cially began Oct. 6, 1967, when the fi rst class of four students graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

“We included the line PAs in our continuing education because they are the tip of the spear for Army medicine, every Soldier has a primary care man-ager,” said Cordova. “For a signifi cant amount of our active-duty population their primary care manager is a PA.”

Capt. Lucas Wangerin, a physician assistant assigned to 4th Sustainment Brigade, 4th Inf. Div., said he has seen a lot of Soldiers experiencing back pain while working at the DiRaimondo Support Clinic.

“The fi rst couple of lectures mirrored pretty much what I see on

a daily basis and what I have already been doing,” said Wangerin. “But there are a couple of things in regards to referrals to pain therapy or physical therapy that will help me help my Soldiers get better sooner.”

Cordova said prior to PA CME Day, a physician assistant who had a patient with a headache might have “treatment A, B and C” with no positive effect and then referred the patient to neurology.

“Hopefully after today they can take some of what they learned and instead of referring the patient and delaying their treatment for three or four weeks, they can now pull treatment

D out of their toolbox because they re-member the specialty guy said, ‘Try this medicine because this is what I try after the patient fails a certain treatment,’” he said. “The overall effect is we decrease referrals and decrease the delay in effective treatment for patients.”

Wangerin noted the benefi t of networking.

“This is a great opportunity for all of us to get together and learn more about each other’s practices,” he said. “The more that PAs on Fort Carson coordinate with each other the better we will be, but, ultimately, it will be our patients who benefi t the most.”

Dr. Jason Boge, chief, Evans Army Community Hospital Pain Clinic, talks about locating pain in the spine, during the 2017 Fort Carson PA Continuing Medical Education Day Oct. 11.


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Standard patients are not eligible. Patients must be 2 years or older to be seen. Upon arrival for appointments, patients must present a valid military identification card. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273). The Premier Extended Hours Clinic is located at 3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 100, in the Premier Medical Plaza at the intersection of Union Boulevard and Austin Bluffs Parkway near the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus.

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

Lactation support — Call 526-0330 to schedule an outpatient lactation support appointment Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Mountain Post Birthing Center (MPBC), located on the third floor of Evans Army Community Hospital. The MPBC offers a breastfeeding support group that meets the third Thursday of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. in the Aspen Room of the EACH Dining Facility. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.

Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. These surveys provide direct feedback to health care providers to improve quality of care, patient experience and satisfaction. JOES also provides additional funds to Evans Army Community Hospital for every survey returned to increase beneficiary access to care, satisfaction, safety and quality of care.

After-hours hospital access — Access to Evans Army Community Hospital from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is limited to the Emergency Room entrance. The Emergency Room entrance is on the hospital’s north side and is open 24/7.

Nurse advice line — is a toll-free number that puts beneficiaries in contact with a team of registered nurses who can answer urgent health care questions 24/7. Nurses will assess the medical condition and give professional advice to treat the condition at home or refer for an acute appointment. The nurse advice line can be reached at 800-TRICARE (874-2273), option 1.

4th Infantry Division Gift Shop — has a variety of division and customizable unit-specific merchandise available. The gift shop is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday in The Hub, building 1532.

TRICARE Online — is a secure web portal that allows users to make, change or cancel appointments at military hospitals or clinics, including same-day appointments. It also lets users view radiology and lab results, medication profiles and immunization records. Users can also use the system to refill prescriptions for military hospital or clinic pharmacy pick-up.

JAG assists with name change, adoption — The Legal Assistance Office provides help in adult name changes and simple stepparent adoptions. The office cannot provide court representation but can furnish the necessary documents and procedural information. Call 526-5572 for more information.

Yard sales on post — can be held the first and third Saturday of the month, from April-December, in all post housing areas. Single Soldiers and off-post residents can set up in the Balfour Beatty Communities community center parking lot, building 4355, near Gate 3. Call Army Community Service at 526-4590/1082 for more information.

TRICARE benefits — Surveys have found that most service members and their Families are confused by TRICARE. The fact is, TRICARE is an enormous and complex health care system. There are several TRICARE programs available depending on status and location. Visit http://www.military.com/benefits/tricare for details.

Ambulance service — Post 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.

The Mountain Post Spouses Club — is a nonprofit, all ranks spouses group at Fort Carson, dedicated to giving back to Soldiers and their Families. Membership is open to all spouses of the Armed Forces, both active duty and retired. Visit http://www.mpsc.us for more information.

Pediatrics clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic has an embedded behavioral health psychologist/counselor available to work with parents who have concerns about their child’s behavior, discipline or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. A pediatric pharmacist is also available to manage children’s medication.

Transfer military hospital or clinic when relocating — TRICARE Online (TOL) users must update their military hospital or clinic location online each time they relocate. Transferring military hospital or clinic affiliation in TOL does not automatically transfer the TRICARE enrollment in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

Same day appointments — Evans Army

Community Hospital Family Medicine Clinics, Internal Medicine Clinic and Pediatric Clinic are operating under an appointment model called “Open Access,” offering same day appointments. To view available appointments go to http:// www.evans.amedd.army.mil/vs/csavailapp.aspx. Call the Access to Care Line at 526-2273 to make an appointment.

Patient Portal Secure Messaging — is a patient- centric secure messaging platform that enables patients to directly communicate securely via the internet with their primary care provider team to receive advice on minor medical issues, chronic disease management, test results, appointment requests, medication refills and other health care needs. Patients can access Patient Portal Secure Messaging from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. It is a valuable service that helps save time and money by eliminating trips to the military hospital or clinic. Patients can reduce unnecessary appointments and stress by communicating virtually and directly with their health care team. Talk with your provider or care team to enroll or if you are one of the 1.6 million Military Health System beneficiaries who has an existing Patient Portal Secure Messaging account, bookmark https://mil.relayhealth.com to continue communi-cating securely with your health care teams. Learn more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

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Horror thriller rolls through downtown

Pueblo museum offers family Halloween fun

As the haunting season descends across Colorado, the air is fi lled with the scent of pumpkin spice lattes, and the sounds of thousands of children can be heard bragging about which character they will be for Halloween.

While stores across the state will be covered in cute and adorable décor that ranges from pretty witches to smiling jack-o’-lanterns some may fi nd themselves craving something a little more intense.

There is good news for those who crave a good scare. Downtown Colorado Springs will be offering the fi rst Ticket to Terror.

The experience combines cutting-edge virtual reality with a seemingly innocent looking tour bus to produce a fully immersive fright fest while rolling through the streets of Colorado Springs.

The 15-minute tour bus adventure will pick up those brave enough to attempt this monster-packed experience to hell on select nights

throughout October from the Mansion on Tejon Street.

Parental guidance is suggested for younger viewers and anyone who is not able to enjoy immersive virtual reality due to health issues will not be able to ride.

Tickets are available online and at the Mansion. Parking is available at the nearby parking

garages as well as metered street parking. Each tour will include a guide and security personnel to ensure a safe tour … except for the creature peeking through the window.

Travel distance7 miles

Cost$25 per person

HoursDays and hours vary; see website

Contact 20 North Tejon St.Colorado Springs, CO 80903http://www.vrterrortours.com

As Halloween nears, themed events are offered across Colorado for every age. The Buell Children’s Museum in Pueblo offers families all treats with no tricks during Puebloween October 28.

Families are invited to dress in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the 12,000-square-foot, two-level facility as well as explore the museum’s Art Detectives: The Great Masterpiece Mystery exhibit and Helen T. White Gallery building.

The museum features innovative, hands-on exhibits that focus on art, science and history. Visitors will be able to kick their creativity into high gear with various themed projects to include popcorn hands, lollipop ghosts and a paper bag tree.

While costumes are encouraged, they aren’t required. Children and parents can make their own costumes during the Puebloween event and wear them throughout the day. Since the event is offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can take their created costumes home to audition for family and friends and for neighborhood trick-or-treating on Halloween.

A magic show will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. in the Magic Carpet Theater and is included with admission. This kid-friendly show promises to be a crowd pleaser for all ages. Seats fi ll quickly so early arrival is recommended.

Comfortable shoes are recommended as there will be plenty of walking within the museum and running

around the play equipment outdoors if weather permits. Plenty of lot parking is available free of charge in the north and south lots.

Travel distance38 miles

CostAdults, $8Children, military and seniors, $6

HoursOct. 28, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Sangre de Cristo Arts Center210 North Santa Fe AvenuePueblo, CO 81003719-295-7200http://www.sdc-arts.orghttps://www.facebook.com/BuellChildrensMuseum/

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A child dressed as Captain America is offered treats and art supplies during the Buell Children’s Museum

Puebloween event. This year’s event will be held Oct. 28 and offers hands-on crafts and trick-or-treating

throughout the museum and Helen T. White gallery.

Photo courtesy of VR Terror Tours

This seemingly innocent looking tour bus combines virtual reality with horror during the Ticket to Terror tour through

downtown Colorado Springs. The 15-minute tour immerses

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The sixth annual Waldo Waldo 5K walk and fun run is Saturday at the Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St. The $35 registration fee comes with a Waldo or Wends costume kit that includes a shirt, hat and glasses. Registration increases to $40 on the day of the event. Registration ends at 9 a.m. the day of event. There’s a group photo at 9:30 a.m.

“The Disappearing Mining Landscape of Grant County, New Mexico” is an exhibit in the Western Museum of Mining and Industry through Dec. 9. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for military and $5 for children ages 4-12 and children 3 and under are free. Guided tours of the museum are at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. Call 488-0880 for information. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Saturday, and is at 225 North Gate Blvd., near the North Gate entrance to the Air Force Academy.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College offers free days on the second Saturday and third Friday of each month. As of September, admission for the general public has been reduced to $10 for adults. Active duty, retired military and seniors will receive a 50-percent discount with valid identification. Free admission is offered to children 12 and under as well as to students in high school, trade schools and higher education institutions. The center is open 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Division I football games are at the U.S. Air Force Academy, north of Colorado Springs. The next game is with the U.S. Military Academy at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4; the Wyoming Cowboys play at the Academy Nov. 11 and the Utah State Aggies are in Falcon Stadium Nov. 25. For ticket information, call 472-1895 or visit http://www.goairforcefalcons.com/tickets.

Parents can register fourth-grade students for the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College’s Passport to the Arts program at https://www.coloradocollege.edu/fac/passport. The program includes a free one-year family membership to the center for the fourth-grader, two adults and children under 18 in the household; a free children’s ticket to the fall family theater production “Bunnicula,” which runs through Nov. 12, and a 50-percent off select Bemis School of Art classes for fourth-grade students and access to activities.

“Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery” is at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m.

Sundays through Oct. 29. Tickets start at $20, call 634-5583.

Boo at the Zoo is Friday-Sunday and Oct. 27-29 and Oct. 31 from 4-8:30 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road. For the first time, tickets will be sold online in advance; visit http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/guest-information/zoo-events/boo-at-the-zoo. The family event is treats with no tricks. Guests are welcome to wear costumes.

Denver Zoo has its 33rd annual Boo at the Zoo Saturday-Sunday and Oct. 28-29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with trick-or-treat stations, creepy crawly animal demonstrations and family friendly entertainment. Tickets may be purchased online at http://www.denverzoo.org. Costume restrictions for the Boo at the Zoo are also on the website. The Denver Zoo is at 2300 Steele St. in City Park.

A Giant Pumpkin Festival is Saturday in Old Colorado City, beginning at 10 a.m. See the gigantic pumpkins vying for first place. The event is free and activities include Kid’s Zone, pumpkin decorating, pie eating contests and a scarecrow hunt. There’ll be a farmers market in Bancroft Park.

Look at stars and learn about the sky at the Space Foundation Discovery Center at the October Family Star Party Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Outside activities are free to the public and admission for Discovery Center activities are $5 for adults and $3 for children. Call 576-8000 for more information. The discovery

center is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive.“Be The Astronaut” is at the Wings Over the

Rockies Air and Space Museum in the Denver area. Three modules: Celestial Navigation, Science and Technology and Fly provide the experience. The museum is located at 7711 East Academy Blvd.; call 303-360-5350 for more information. The museum is located in the former Lowry Air Force Base Hangar One, and includes dozens of military aircraft. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to the museum is $15 for adults, $11.50 for active military and veterans and $8.50 for ages 4-16.

The annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Parade are set for Oct. 28. The parade begins at noon, followed by dozens of teams racing coffins along Manitou Avenue. Teams of four runners in costume push a coffin with an Emma aboard, looking for the fastest time. The event is free. New this year, shuttles will take spectators who park at Coronado High School or Rockledge Ranch to downtown Manitou Springs every 15 minutes. The event is free.

Haunted houses in Colorado Springs Hellscream Haunted House at the corner

of North Hancock Street and Fillmore Street has been rated as the scariest in Southern Colorado. Go online at http://www.hellscreamhaunt.com. Tickets start at $20 and

At EaseBeyond the gate Mad Science Day!

Photo by Nel Lampe

There’s mad science fun for everyone at the Space Foundation Discovery Center Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wear a costume and have some space and science fiction alloween fun, watch sci fi movies, play in the labs and participate in Halloween crafts and a scavenger hunt. The Discovery Center is at 4425 Arrowswest Drive, off West Garden of the Gods Road. Halloween activities are included in admission: $10 for adults, $5 for ages 5-17 and $2 for ages 2-4. Military get 50-percent off admission with valid identification.

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Auto Shop of Horrors at Fort Carson Fright Fest is Saturday from 4-9 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center, building 2427. Registration through Friday is $6.50 per person or four for $20 for ages 4 and older; same-day admission is $10 per person (cash only). Parents/guardians must supervise children at all times. A waiver is required for all participants. Call 526-2147 for more information.

DFMWR holds a Pumpkin Spice Run at Fort Carson Fright Fest Saturday at 5 p.m. The race begins and ends at the Auto Skills Center, building 2427. Same-day registration is $20 (cash only), beginning at 4 p.m. Ages 3 and under are free. Ages 15 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian 18 or older. T-shirt included while supplies last. Finishers receive a hot pumpkin spice drink. Strollers fit for dirt terrain are allowed. No pets allowed except for Americans with Disabilities Act service animals.

Fort Carson Fright Fest includes free activities for kids and Families Saturday from 4-9 p.m. at the Auto Skills Center. They include a rock climbing wall, face painting, pumpkin decorating, fall-themed crafts and an outdoor movie: “Hocus Pocus.”

The Hub hosts a Monster Bash Oct. 27 from 8-11 p.m. Costumes are optional for the event open to ages 18 and older. Prizes awarded for best male, female and couple costumes. There is no cover charge and free finger foods will be available while supplies last and pizza and nachos can be purchased. Call 524-1163 for more information.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation holds a nonappropriated fund equipment auction Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. to

5 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Supply Warehouse, building 2029 on Fort Carson. Items include computers, monitors, laptops, scooters, springboards, steel chairs with cushions, propane outdoor heaters, framed posters and mirrors. Some items are new, most are used and as is. Computers have hard drives, but no operating system. Most items will be set at a fixed priced and some items are silent bids. Silent bid items will have a minimum bid and be sold to the highest bidder. The event is open to military, retirees, DOD civilians and non-DOD civilians who can access the installation.

The Army Community Service (ACS) Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) extends an invitation for Families enrolled in EFMP to earn their honorary Zootopia Police Academy Badge at the annual EFMP Trick-or-Treat event Oct. 31 from 3-5 p.m. at ACS. The EFMP team understands how overwhelming trick-or-treating can be for children with special needs. The event provides a sensory-friendly environment that allows children to experience an exciting evening of trick-or-treating. Staff will be decorating the halls and dressing up as Zootopia characters. There will be free nonedible treats, special activities and a photo booth for the whole Family. Costumes are encouraged but not required; no registration necessary.

Fort Carson certified trainers are available at each post fitness center to help people get started on their fitness journey. One-on-one packages include one session for $40, five for $175 and 10 for $300. Buddy packages, two people and a trainer, are one session for $70, five for $230 or 10 for $320 at the four post fitness centers. In addition, a fitness assessment is $25 and a computerized body fat analysis is $10. Contact a fitness center for more information.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a support

group for weight loss that meets Thursdays at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Meetings are held on the second floor in room 209. Weigh-in is from 5-5:45 p.m. and the meeting is from 6-7 p.m. First meeting is free. Must present military identification or government identification at fitness center front desk. Call Debby Beck at 392-8582 for more information.

The Cheyenne Mountain Shooting Complex offers special days with discounts to veterans and women. Veterans receive $5 admission every Wednesday while women 6 and older receive free range time the second Saturday of each month. Call 719-896-6196 for more information.

Thunder Alley Bowling Center offers the following weekly specials:• Cosmic bowling — Unlimited bowling and

$2 shoe rental Friday from 9:30-11:45 p.m.; $9 for adults and $8 for children; and Saturday from 1-3 p.m.; $8 per person.

• Pizza bowl — Get three games of bowling, two slices of pizza and a soda for $7 a person Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Shoe rental is $2.50.

• Red Pin — Get a strike Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a red head pin and win a free game. Games are $2 and shoe rental is $2.50.

• 50 cent games, hot dogs and shoes — Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., minimum $3 purchase.

• “Mommy and Me Bowling” — kids receive a free game of bowling and there’s $1 coffee specials for mommies Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon.

• Family Day — Get $1 games and $2 shoes Wednesday from 1-11 p.m.

Call 526-5542 for more information.Subscribe to the DFMWR mailing list to receive

emails about upcoming events and activities on post. Visit http://carson.armymwr.com; click on the “Mailing List” icon and select categories of interest.

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the haunted house is open Friday-Saturday with additional days starting Monday. The haunt is not recommended for children under

10. Hellscream also has escape rooms; tickets are sold online.

Colorado Fear Fest, presented by Haunted Mines, Industry, is the across from the AMC movie theaters at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd.; phone 487-1666. The fear fest is open

Thursdays-Saturdays and Oct. 29-31;visit http://wwwhaunted-mines.org/tickets-on-sale-now/.

Fright Fest at Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle in Denver, is open Friday nights, Saturdays and Sundays, through Oct. 29. By day, it’s a family activity, but

by night, it’s frightening after the sun goes down. Some haunted attractions are an extra charge. Friday hours are 6-10 p.m.; Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 9 p.m. Visit http://www.elitchardens.com/fright-fest for more information.

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Oct. 13 at the William “Bill” Reed

Special Events

Center.

Nuggets entertain communityStory and photos by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Fort Carson Soldiers and Family members were treated to a special night with the NBA’s Denver Nuggets at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center Oct. 13.

The Nuggets brought their operations from Denver to put on a show similar to what people experience at the Pepsi Center. It wasn’t just the players coming to hold an intrasquad scrimmage, the Nuggets brought their entertainment team, cheerleaders, public address announcer and other members involved in their game-day operations.

Waves of people gathered outside the events center waiting for the doors to open. The excitement level on the outside of the building more than matched what was going on inside as the cheer-leaders practiced routines, the DJ played music and the team began its stretching regimen prior to taking to the floor.

“We love being here, and we feel it’s an amazing opportunity for our organization to come here. We are looking forward to this being a great time,” said Nuggets Director of Media Relations Tim Gelt.

Many people probably expected the highlight of the night would be watching the Nuggets players in action. Nuggets music coordinator DJ Bedz blasted music as the doors opened and attendees were greeted by Denver Nuggets dancers and officials. The team’s mascot, Rocky, entertained the crowd with his unique style and several attendees had photos taken with the dancers.

The scrimmage provided a glimpse of what one can expect from this year’s Nuggets to include returning center Nikola Jokic and newcomer Paul Milsap.

Players took pictures with attendees to cap off an amazing night of activities at the event center.

The Nuggets announced their military appreciation night will be March 11 when the team takes on the Sacramento Kings at 3 p.m. at the Pepsi Center.

Members of the Denver Nuggets dance team pose for pictures with post Family members during the Nuggets visit to the post Oct. 13 at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.

Left: Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky interacts with the crowd Oct. 13 at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.


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Fort Carson Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a pep rally Nov. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at The Hub prior to the U.S. Military Academy Black Knights vs. U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons football game at Falcon Stadium on Nov. 4. There will be appearances by the Black Knights’ cheerleaders, football players and coaches, music by the Black Knights’ Pep Band, a “Devour the Falcon” chicken wing-eating contest, a bonfire burning a wooden falcon, a bouncy house and face painting. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Attendees are asked to park at the Mountain Post Soldier Center or Tri-Foods parking lots.

The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is Nov. 3 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Registration is underway at the golf course for the event that begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold a CG scramble the first Friday of each month through December. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High School Trojans football team travels to Denver Friday to face the Legend Titans at 7 p.m. This will be the Trojans last road game of the regular season. The Trojans’ will close out the season with home games Oct. 27 vs. Lakewood and Nov. 3 vs. Valor Christian. Each game will begin at 7 p.m. at the high school football stadium.

The Mesa Ridge Grizzlies High School foot-ball team hosts the Pueblo West Cyclones at District 3 Stadium in Colorado Springs Friday at 7 p.m. in its final home game of the season. The Grizzlies will travel to Air Academy Oct. 27 and Pine Creek Nov. 2 to close out regular season play.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Anyone interested in being a coach must pass a background check, attend a mandatory three-hour preseason training session and be available two to three hours per week for practices and games. CYS officials said anyone inter-ested in being a coach must have good communication skills with CYS sports staff and parents of the players. According to CYS officials, youth coaches receive discounts on sports enrollment for their children, promotion points for active-duty Soldiers, volunteer hours and will make an

impact on the community. Call 526-1101 for more information.

Football fans can get a full helping of NFL games at The Hub. The facility has the NFL Sunday Ticket package and shows various games on 12 screens. The facility is open Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cover charge and food and beverages are available for purchase.

The Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center indoor pool hosts a pumpkin splash event Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event is free for aquatics pass holders and $3 for nonpass holders. Everyone attending must have a ticket. Capacity is limited to 350 people. Call 526-4093 for more information.

The DFMWR Fitness Division staff holds its annual Turkey Trot 10K run and 5K run/ walk Nov. 4 at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center (SEC). The event, which costs $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the race, features a 10K run at 8 a.m., a 5K event at 8:15 a.m. and a turkey raffle. Both courses begin and end at the SEC. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to all DOD identification card holders and their guests. Online registration

is available at http://www.fortcarsonmwr. com through Nov. 2. T-shirts will be included while supplies last for participants 4 and older. Call 526-2597 for more information.

The DFMWR Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball tournament Dec. 7-17 at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. According to DFMWR officials, teams must submit a team roster, limited to 15 players. The tournament is open to active-duty personnel, Army Reserve or National Guard on active orders, Family members 16 and older and any DOD identification card holder affiliated with Fort Carson. Contact Lorraine Thorson at 526-5772 for more information.

The 2017 National Physique Committee Tokyo Joe’s Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships will be held Nov. 11 at the Bunker Auditorium in the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines, 924 16th St., in Golden. Prejudging begins at 8 a.m. in the men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique categories. Judging will then take place in women’s bodybuilding and physique, fitness routines, bikini, fitness physique and figure competitions, respectively, at 10:30 a.m. Finals begin at 4:30 p.m.

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Fort Carson youth soccer player Demetrius McGriff makes a save during action Saturday at Pershing Field on post. The post youth soccer, cheer and football seasons are scheduled to run through the end of October with football games alternating between Fort Carson and Peterson and all soccer games at Fort Carson.

Running against domestic violence

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Members of the Mountain Post community take off from the starting line at the Bark Against Violence event Saturday at Iron Horse Park. “I want to thank our Family advocacy team and our (Army Community Service) team and all the folks who worked for our program and do so much for our community year-round,” said Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson.


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