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Story and photo by Devin FisherMountaineer staff

Twenty-two Fort CarsonSoldiers and Family membersfrom 14 countries pledged theirallegiance to the United Statesduring a naturalization ceremonyJan. 20 at Grant Library.

The patriotic ceremonyfeatured the national anthem, thenew citizens receiving the oathof citizenship, Family andfriends in attendance joiningin to recite the Pledge ofAllegiance, a video messagefrom President Barrack Obamaand a “Proud to be an American”video montage prior to awardingthe certificates of citizenship.

“I love everything about thiscountry and couldn’t wait for thisday,” Pvt. Emanuel Fiocco, 3rdBattalion, 16th Field ArtilleryRegiment, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division, saidfollowing the ceremony.

Fiocco said he has wanted toserve in the military and becomea U.S. citizen since he moved tothe United States when he was 9.

“It’s what I wanted to do thewhole time,” he said. “I want to fight for this country… it’s where my family is from, I want to protectthem and my country.”

He is the last of his family to become a citizen;his two children were born in Miami.

“I’m excited … proud to wear this uniform,” hesaid. “I was proud before, but now I feel like I earned it.”

Smiles abounded as the new citizens and theirFamily and friends in attendance shared the excitementof the day as these 22 people were afforded the rightsand privileges of being an American citizen.

Richard Pennie, immigration service officer,noted the new citizens were from 14 different countries;a testament to the diversity that makes up the United

States. While the Bahamas, Burma, China, Columbia,Dominican Republic, Haiti, Ireland, Jamaica,Kenya, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, South Koreaand Turkey were all represented, Pennie said hewas most touched by knowing these Soldiers had

22 become U.S. citizens

Pvt. Emanuel Fiocco, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, center, shares a momentwith his son, Emanuel Fiocco Jr., 2, prior to receiving his U.S. citizenship during a ceremony Jan. 20 at Grant Library.

by Rob McIlvaineArmy News Service

ARLINGTON, Va. — Despite budget constraints,the Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems are growing,especially the Gray Eagle program.

“And with the budget movements afoot for the2012 fiscal year, we will accelerate the Gray Eaglefrom two companies per year to three companies per

year,” said Tim Owings, deputy project manager forunmanned aircraft systems.

Owings was among Army leaders speaking at theAssociation of the U.S. Army Aviation Symposiumand Exposition which brought more than 500 military,government and industry professionals to discusshow to best sustain and acquire the required materielto directly support the aviation warfighter andcombatant commander during combat operations.

Although the theme for the Jan. 12-14 event atthe Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Centerwas “Full Spectrum Aviation: Resilient and Adaptivefor the Future Security Environment,” the unmannedaircraft system garnered much interest with its abilityto save lives on missions that are often referred to astoo dull, dirty or dangerous for manned aircraft.

Gray Eagle UAS program expanding

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Commentary by Spc. Audric TatmanWarrior Leader Course graduate

Editor’s note: The following is the first in a recurring column from the Noncommissioned OfficerAcademy Warrior Leader Course. The feature willinclude the winning Warrior Ethos essay and the namesof the Soldiers in the top 20 percent of the class whoearned placement on the commandant’s list. The essaysmay be edited for newspaper style, clarityand space constraints.

I will always place the mission first. AsSoldiers, we must truly believe this firststatement of the Warrior Ethos, or nothingwill ever be accomplished. That being said,however, there is a balance that must beupheld to not only maintain our fightingforces but our warrior spirit. It is importantto accomplish our goals (missions), but it isalso important to accomplish the ongoingmission of keeping our comrades-in-armsof sound mind and body. A Soldier who iscared for is tranquil and content, and thatmakes them an invaluable asset.

I will never accept defeat. Being knownas one of the most powerful military organizations in the world is an earned title, not a given.Confidence and competence define our leaders and the can-do attitude that allows us to move when others want tostop; to continue to forge ahead and complete the tasks wehave been given to accomplish our mission. Having thismindset plays a huge role in granting Soldiers victory over

defeat in the face of our enemies and their efforts to stop us.I will never quit. The word “quit” does not compute

to the American Soldier. This is something we simplycannot and will not do regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. We will never quit beingSoldiers while wearing the uniform, and we will neverquit honoring the seven Army values. If we quit at anypoint while trying to accomplish our duties, it underminesthe entire reputation of the Army. We show our allies and

our enemies alike that when we commit toa mission, that mission will be completed.

I will never leave a fallen comrade.Losing a friend and a battle buddy is something I personally never want to experience. My relationship and my level of trust that I have with my fellow Soldiersis something that cannot be replaced. In the tragic event that I do lose a battlebuddy, I would at the very least do what Imyself would expect my comrades to do,and bring me home so that my friends andFamily could find closure. This is the mostimportant part of the Warrior Ethos. A fallen comrade can mean anything, it doesn’t always mean death. It is our duty as Soldiers to help maintain the physical

and mental health of our brothers- and sisters-in-arms.I will always place the mission first …I will never accept defeat …I will never quit …I will never leave a fallen comrade …Army Strong.

Spc. Audric TatmanWarrior Ethos award

Top WLC graduatesSgt. Ryan Riley, 169th FA Bde.Spc. Nicole Wright, 2nd STBSpc. Audric Tatman, 204th BSBSpc. Michael Schwander, 220th MP CompanySpc. Alex Block, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Sgt. Brett Norton, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.Spc. Daniel Millington, 220th MP CompanySpc. Louis Picciurro, 2nd Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.Spc. Michael Alexy, 1st Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Meshell Marshall, 4th BSTBSgt. Amy Molina, 4th BSTBSpc. Johnathan Llewellyn, 2nd. Bn., 12th Inf. Reg.Sgt. Anthony Ryzanca, 52nd Eng. Bn.Sgt. Otniel Manzat, 135th Avn. Bde.Spc. Eric Trueblood, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.Spc. Mark Griswold, 52nd Eng. Bn.Sgt. Joey Foard, 1st Space Bde.Sgt. Megan Ingram, Centennial Training SiteSgt. Jenny Brossett, 40th Eng. Survey Det.Sgt. Ronald Rice, 3rd STBSpc. Damien Slotabec, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.Sgt. Cody Middlekamp, 743rd MI Bn.Spc. Erick Brandon, 4th BSTBSgt. Benjiman Schaefer, 2nd Bn., 10th SFG(A)

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‘Biggest Loser’ visits Carsonby Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

The season-nine winner of the NBC televisionshow “Biggest Loser,” Michael Ventrella, shared hisstory of weight loss with the Fort Carson communityduring an appearance Jan. 21 at theElkhorn Conference Center.

Ventrella spoke about hismassive weight loss of more than250 pounds during the eight-monthjourney and his struggles and goalsfor the next chapter of his life. Hesaid his intention of coming to theMountain Post was to promote themessage of hope and to inspirethose troubled with losing weight.

He winner emphasized to thegroup that small steps lead to bigchanges such as switching fromdrinking soda to water or taking thestairs instead of the elevator.

“I would love for everybodyto understand that it’s thesmall changes that make a bigdifference,” he said.

Another suggestion Ventrellagave was to be active in everydaylife. The gym isn’t the only way tolose weight, he said.

“You don’t need to get

yourself into a gym to be active.”Ventrella came to the Colorado Springs area to

host multiple events throughout the week educatingpeople on maintaining a healthy lifestyle andspreading the message that “anything is possible.”

“It’s my way of paying it forward,” Ventrella said.

Biggest Loser season nine-winner Michael Ventrella signs a BiggestLoser book for Malaine Heale, Fort Carson Family member and EvansArmy Community Hospital employee, following his health and lifestylechange presentation Jan. 21 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.

Town hall setfor TuesdayPlans, Analysis and Integration Office

The Fort Carson Town Hall, 6 p.m.Tuesday at McMahon Auditorium,offers a venue to provide the MountainPost with a direct link to senior leadership and current happenings.

The quarterly town hall providesan avenue for Fort Carson leadersand staff to provide updates on key issues affecting the post andcommunity members the opportunityto have their concerns addressed.

This quarter’s town hall features a Super Bowl theme, which willinclude games and prizes centeredaround one of America’s favoriteFebruary competitions.

Sponsored by the Directorate ofFamily and Morale, Welfare andRecreation, the pep-rally style event is designed to increase community participation to maximize two-way communication between the FortCarson community and its leadership.

For more information call 526-5638.


pledged to defend the nation beforebecoming citizens.

“It was a very warm, touchingsituation to come here and swear in thetroops today,” he said. “To know thatthese men and women are serving ourcountry in times of war, and that theyfreely … decided they were going tostand up and defend this country isvery morally warming to my heart.”

Kate McNeely, Fort Carsonimmigration services, said ArmyCommunity Service is honored toassist the U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services in bestowingAmerican citizenship on the FortCarson military community. Shesaid more than 200 Mountain Postcommunity members gained theircitizenship through the ACS programin 2010.

McNeely assists active-dutyservicemembers and their Families,retirees and reservists who wish tobecome U.S. citizens. She visits withthe applicants to assess their situationand then assists them in putting theirapplication packages together.

Once the process is complete,which McNeely said usually takesabout three months, applicants arecalled in for a morning interviewwith an immigration and natural-ization counselor and then take anaturalization test — an oral examof up to 10 questions on history,government and geography pulledfrom a list of 100 questions in thestudy guide. Those that pass theinterview and test return in theafternoon for the formal ceremonywhere they receive their certificateof citizenship.

Soldiers and Family memberswanting to become U.S. citizenscan contact McNeely at 526-0457or e-mail [email protected] schedule an appointment.

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“We also expect to be funded tofill our needs for both video andwide-area surveillance capability,”Owings said of the UAS program,adding that the Army will be asking forprocurement of five additional attritionaircraft in February.

The Gray Eagle, one of the largestprograms managed by UAS, willprovide combatant commanders amuch-improved real-time responsivecapability to conduct long-swell,wide-area reconnaissance, surveillance,target acquisition, communications relayand attack missions, Owings said.

The Gray Eagle addresses anever-increasing demand for greaterrange, altitude, endurance andpayload flexibility. At 3,200 pounds,this UAS has improved take-off andlanding performance, coupled withthe flexibility to operate with orwithout satellite communicationsdata links. These are just some of thecharacteristics that make this systema combat multiplier.

“Gray Eagle is really the ultimate

enabler for what we’re trying to do,”said Owings.

“With the Shadow class of systemsat brigade and the smaller class atbattalion and below, you need to havea way to cue those systems to thetargets, which we do with a variety ofintel feeds,” Owings said. “But theGray Eagle will allow us to carrywide-area surveillance sensors, awider array of payloads, and become atop-level cueing platform for us.

“It also becomes the networkenabler in order for us to increasedissemination, not just from GrayEagle, but from our other stuff becauseyou can pass the information throughGray Eagle to the ground and things ofthat nature. So from that perspective, itis super important.”

“The other important breakthroughis MUSIC, which stands for manned-unmanned systems integration capability.This will showcase complete andseamless interoperability betweenmanned assets, unmanned assets andSoldiers on the ground,” Owings said.

According to Lt. Col. JenniferJensen, product manager for CommonSystems Integrations, unmanned aircraft

systems, a demonstration of thesecapabilities will occur at DugwayProving Ground later this year.

“The Army has always been seenas a leader in making our systems asinteroperable as possible. So, we’regoing to leverage off the one systemremote video terminal that we startedfielding in 2007 and expand thatcapability to the manned aircraft,because we put that technology intothe Apache and the OH-58 and alsothe command and control BlackHawk,” Jensen said.

“But what we’re going to doon Sept. 16 at Dugway in Utah isdemonstrate these capabilities and go alittle bit farther,” she said.

According to Jensen, theShadow, the Hunter and the GrayEagle will be flown using the newuniversal ground control station thatUAS has been fielding.

Also being highlighted, she said,are the Apaches, and the OH-58, doingsome other operations, as well asrelays with the UAS and potentiallyeven fire weapons.

UAS will announce this demon-stration in more detail this spring.

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The 3,200 pound Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system waits for its mission at sunset during Operation Enduring Freedom.

2nd BCT leaders tour Trinidadby Spc. April York2nd Brigade Combat Team Public AffairsOffice, 4th Infantry Division

TRINIDAD — Leadership from 2nd BrigadeCombat Team, 4th Infantry Division, took a city tourled by various department heads of the Trinidadcommunity recently.

The tour provided the officers, who will deployto Afghanistan later this year, with an inside lookat all the nuts and bolts of what it takes to bringpublic safety as well as water, sewer, gas andelectric to a local community.

“The purpose of the tour was to explain andexhibit what it takes to run a small city like Trinidad,”said Ed GildeRubio, city manager of Trinidad.

The idea originated from Kim Shultz, directorand CEO of the Trinidad and Las Animas Chamber ofCommerce. Shultz proposed the idea to Col. John S.Kolasheski, commander of 2nd BCT, and accordingto Martha Hackett, director of communication ofthe Trinidad and Las Animas Chamber of Commerce,he was receptive to the idea.

The tour consisted of presentations at various

locations. There was a stop in themiddle of the tour at theCommunity Center where lunchwas served.

“We’ve done this kind (of)training with educational systemsand other municipalities, but thisis the first time we’ve done thistraining with the Army,” saidGildeRubio. “I believe the trainingwent well; the officers greatlyappreciated what they’ve seen.Many of them have said to me thatthey are amazed by what it takes torun a city.”

GildeRubio said the tour willhelp the leaders of 2nd BCTwith their upcoming mission toAfghanistan, because it has helpedthem to realize that they have tobridge the communication gap if they want to benefitand bring all the people together.

“It is a very good move on the Army’s part to getlocal government involved with this type of training

and we are honored to help,” GildeRubio said. “I will feel satisfied and accomplished if the

officers can use one thing that they have learned tohelp them in Afghanistan and come home safely,”Hackett said.

Photo by Sgt. Seth Barham

Dan Shea, waste water foreman at the Waste Water Treatment Facilityperforms a demonstration for 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th InfantryDivision, leadership during a Trinidad tour Dec. 15.


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U.S. ambassador visits KandaharStory and photo by Spc. Breanne Pye1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,4th Infantry Division

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — Karl. W.Eikenberry, U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, andKandahar governor, Dr. Tooryalai Wesa, met Jan. 6at the site of a power plant being commissioned bythe Government of the Islamic Republic ofAfghanistan at the Shurandam Industrial Park inKandahar City, Afghanistan.

The visit was a mile marker in joint efforts by theAfghan government, the Kandahar ProvincialReconstruction Team and Da Afghanistan BreshamSherkat, the nation’s power utility provider, to providemore power for Kandahar City.

The plant’s launching of eight diesel-powered gen-erators will provide businesses in the Southeast portionof the city with an additional eight megawatts of power.

Eikenberry and senior Kandahar officialsexpressed their hope that, as affordable and reliablepower comes online, established businesses willreopen and new ones will start up, helping to revitalizethe economy and create jobs.

“The power generated by this plant represents anindispensible and vital opportunity for businessmento enable growth and stability in the local economy,”said Eikenberry.

“This plant will undoubtedly stimulate growthin the area revitalizing many plants that have notoperated at full capacity or at all for several years,”

said Lt. Col. Christopher Beck, commander, TaskForce Phoenix. “We have already started to seeincreased power to many businesses throughout the areaand the positive outlook from the business owners.”

The installation of the new Shurandam PowerPlant in District 5 helps the governor of KandaharProvince and the mayor of Kandahar City in theirdrive to promote industrial andbusiness growth in the city.

During the conference,senior Kandahar officials tookthe time to thank Soldiers fromTask Force Phoenix for theircontribution to the launching ofthe power plant.

In support of their partner-ship with the government ofAfghanistan, U.S. Forces havebeen providing around-the-clock security of theShurandam industrial park toensure Afghan workers and theArmy Corps of Engineers cancomplete the power plant’slaunching on schedule.

At the conclusion of theconference, Eikenberry addresseda group of local businessmenwho asked if the United Stateswas committed to the future andsuccess of Afghanistan.

“Kandaharis have only to look around them atprojects like this power plant; built from the groundup by an impressive joint effort of Afghan workersand the Army Corps of Engineers,” said Eikenberry.“It is the deeds, not the words of the U.S. thatreaffirms our stance. We are absolutely committed tothe future of Afghanistan.”

Karl. W. Eikenberry, U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, second from left, andKandahar governor, Dr. Tooryalai Wesa, second from right, met at theShurandam Industrial Park Jan. 6 in District 5 of Kandahar City,Afghanistan, to discuss the future of diesel generated power in Kandahar.


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NCO corps ushersin new sergeantsStory and photo by Sgt. David Strayer109th Mobile Public AffairsDetachment, U.S. Division-NorthPublic Affairs

CONTINGENCY OPERATINGBASE SPEICHER, Iraq — Seniorenlisted leaders of Division SpecialTroops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division,welcomed U.S. Division-North’s newestsergeants into the ranks of the U.S.Army’s Corps of NoncommissionedOfficers during an induction ceremony atContingency Operating Base Speicher,Iraq, Jan. 17.

The sergeants major conducted theceremony, the first hosted by the DSTBin more than two years, to demonstrate tothe junior NCOs the importance of valuesand traditions in the Army’s NCO corps.

The NCO induction ceremonyembodies the spirit and tradition of theCorps of the NCO, said Sgt. Maj.Maria Sidwell, 4th Infantry Divisionand U.S. Division-North intelligencesergeant major.

“It is all about the tradition of thecorps,” said Sidwell. “The ceremony itself

cannot be found in any Army doctrine; it isan oral tradition that is passed from onebattalion sergeant major to the next.”

During the ceremony, the inducteescrossed the line of authority, signedthe charge of the NCO, and signed thebattalion NCO registry.

As each junior sergeant approached theline of authority, a senior NCO called hisname, requesting the Soldier be officiallyaccepted into the Corps of NCOs.

The line of authority is a cloth withthe various NCO ranks sewn onto it;stepping over it is the first part of theinduction process, said Sidwell, whoorganized the ceremony.

“When you cross that line, you areaccepting all of the responsibility thatgoes with being an NCO in the Army,”said Command Sgt. Major Keith Moore,battalion command sergeant major,DSTB, 4th Inf. Div. “You are acceptingthat you have been chosen to lead andbe counted on by your superiors.”

The DSTB NCO registry is passeddown from sergeant major to sergeantmajor, remaining a part of the battalion’s

Sgt. Gregory Lefevre, a military intelligence noncommissioned officer, Company B,Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, right, leads his peers in thereciting of the Creed of the Noncommissioned Officer during the DSTB NCOInduction Ceremony at Contingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, Jan. 17.

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Miscellaneous

“Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” — TheArmy Career and Alumni Program sponsors aonce-a-year lecture regarding transition at FortCarson. The Military Officers Association ofAmerica presents the lecture June 8 from 9-11:30a.m. in McMahon Auditorium, building 1517,featuring retired Air Force colonel Dan Koslov, nowa deputy director of transition services on MOAA’snational staff. The presentation includes comprehensiveinformation on the retirement decision itself,employer perceptions, job competition, resumes,cover letters, job search, networking, career fairs,interview techniques, salary negotiation, benefitspackages and the current job market. The presentationis geared toward officers and senior enlisted, butthose of all ranks are welcome; spouses are highlyencouraged to attend. All who attend will receive afree copy of the lecture’s companion book. For moreinformation, contact Leonardo Martinez at 524-7310or Pauline Hamamoto at 526-1002. Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort CarsonSergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesdayof each month at the Family Connection Centerfrom 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is opento all active members and those interested inbecoming a future SAMC member. The club wasoriginally a U.S. Forces Command organization ofelite noncommissioned officers but is now anArmywide program for individuals who have met thecriteria and have proven themselves to be outstandingNCOs through a board/leadership process. Formore information contact the SAMC president,Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661.Defense Travel System and Government TravelCard — The Mission Support Element G8 TravelOffice is open Monday-Friday from 7-11:30 a.m. and12:30-4 p.m. Use of the GTC in conjunction withleave at the temporary duty point is no longerauthorized; the provision that allowed its use waseliminated in August. By eliminating the authorization,the continued use of the GTC for personal expenses isprohibited. Individuals have to check out of the hoteland return any rental car (if necessary) and thenregister or rent a car using their personal charge cards.For more information contact Debora Parks, G8Resource Management director, at 526-1858.U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association — Pikes PeakSilver Chapter meets at noon Feb. 10 at the Wolf DiningFacility, building 1444. All warrant officers — active,retired and former — are invited to attend. For moreinformation visit http://www.pikespeakwoa.org.Casualty Assistance Center — provides training forunits, Family readiness groups, care teams and otherinterested parties regarding casualty operations, personaleffects, predeployment preparedness and estateplanning. For more information call Jean Graves at 526-5613 or e-mail [email protected] Evaluation and Training Team —COMET provides commanders at all levels with aresponsive maintenance and supply assessment andtraining tool that improves the combat effectiveness,readiness and efficiency of their units’ logisticalprograms. The team identif ies supply andmaintenance weaknesses and problems, andprovides individual/unit reinforcement trainingbased on assessments. Results remain confidentialfor the unit commander only. The team providesassistance in the majority of maintenance andsupply management areas with one-on-one training,and by conducting follow-up visits. The team alsoconducts classes to help strengthen supplyskills and improve maintenance readiness. Formore information contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095or e-mail [email protected] services — The Directorate of Public Works isresponsible for a wide variety of services on FortCarson. Services range from repair and maintenanceof facilities to equipping units with a sweeper andcleaning motor pools. Listed below are phonenumbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — KIRAservice order desk can be reached at 526-5345. Usethis number for emergencies or routine tasks.

• Refuse (trash)/recycling — Call Eric Bailey at526-5898 when needing trash containers, trash isoverflowing or emergency service is required.

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

• Elevator maintenance — Call Sharon Gayle at526-1695.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — CallH.D. “Woody” Wood at 526-1854.

• Repair and utility/self-help — Call GaryGrant at 526-5844. Use this number to obtain self-helptools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.

• Base operations contracting off icerrepresentative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 forreporting wind damage, snow removal concerns,damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.

• Portable latrines — Call H.D. “Woody”Wood at 526-1854 to request latrines, for serviceor to report damaged and overturned latrines.Legal services — provided at the Soldier ReadinessProcessing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRPprocess. The SRP Legal Office will only providepowers of attorney or notary services to Soldiersprocessing through the SRP. Retirees, Family membersand Soldiers not in the SRP process can receivelegal assistance and powers of attorney at the mainlegal office located at 1633 Mekong St., building6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. Legalassistance prepares powers of attorney and performsnotary services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.

The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — isable to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers shouldcall 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for afterhours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275.Questions can also be submitted by e-mail [email protected]. Know your rights.

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Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training— is held Feb. 22-24 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in theFamily Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104.This training is required for all Soldiers asked toperform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks ofsergeant first class to command sergeant major,chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. Noreservations are required to attend training. Classesoffered on a first-come, first-served basis. For moreinformation call Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614.Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. tonoon the second and third Wednesday of each monthat the Joel Hefley Community Center conferenceroom, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement ServicesOffice recommends spouses accompany Soldiers tothe briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.The Medical Evaluation Board Outreach Counseloffice has moved — within the Soldier ReadinessCenter, building 1042 to rooms 318 and 319. Thetelephone numbers have not changed. For moreinformation call Rhonda Joell at 526-9854 or e-mail [email protected]. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays forSoldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings areheld in building 1219, room 202A; sign in is at 6:45 a.m.and briefings start at 7 a.m. Soldiers do not need to bringa copy of their orders, but must bring a pen to completeforms. Call 526-4730/4588 for more information.ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel is held the firstand third Wednesday of each month. Briefing sign inbegins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Building,building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, first-servedbasis. Soldiers must be within 120 days of theirexpiration term of service, but must attend the briefingno later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start oftransition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are heldTuesdays at noon at the education center, building 1117,room 120. For more information call University ofColorado-Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475.Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays inbuilding 1217, room 305, from 10-11 a.m., noon to 1p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staffsergeant from any military occupational specialty,have a general technical score of at least 100, be aU.S. citizen, score 229 or higher on the Army

Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forcesphysical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website athttp://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Hours of Operation

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

• Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday andSunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• Raiders — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. dinner. Saturdayand Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (brunch), 5-6:30 p.m.(supper). Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).

• 10th SFG (A) — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. ClosedSaturday and Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.(breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m.(dinner).

• Butts Army Airfield — Closed for renovationthrough Feb. 14.Claims Office hours — are Mondays-Fridaysfrom 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Officeis located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633Mekong Street. Shipment under Full ReplacementValue claimants must submit their Department ofDefense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.Shipment under Defense Personal Property Programclaimants must log into the Defense PersonalProperty System at http://www.move.mil and reportall the items online within 75 days. Under bothshipments, claims must be submitted within ninemonths directly with carriers to receive fullreplacement value for missing and destroyed items.All other claims should be submitted to Fort CarsonClaims Office within two years of the date ofdelivery or date of incident. For more informationcall the Fort Carson Claims Office at 526-1355.Central Issue Facility regular business hours — arelisted below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.

In-processing Mondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Initial issuesMondays-Thursdays from12:30-3 p.m.Partial issuesMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Cash sales/report of surveyMondays-Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.Direct exchangeMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Partial turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 12:30-3 p.m.Full turn-insMondays-Thursdays from 7:30-10:30 a.m.Unit issues and turn-insCall 526-5512/6477 for approval.

Education Center hours of operation — TheMountain Post Training and Education Center, building1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:

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

• Army Learning Center — Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Defense Activity for NontraditionalEducation Support and Army PersonnelTesting/eArmyU testing — Mondays-Fridays7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:15-4:15 p.m.Medical Activity Correspondence Departmentoffice hours — The Correspondence (Release ofInformation) Office in the Patient AdministrationDivision hours are Mondays-Wednesdays andFridays 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closedThursdays and federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or526-7284 for more information.

BOSS meetings areheld the first and thirdWednesday of eachmonth at the Foxhole, for-merly Alternate Escapes,at 10 a.m. For informa-tion, call 524-BOSS.

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Soldiers who signed the registryduring the ceremony reserved a placein the history of the battalion.

“The ceremony is not only acelebration of the Soldiers whohave been promoted, it is a cele-bration of the NCO corps and theresponsibilities that come withjoining the corps,” Sidwell said.“The (NCOs) go from being the led,to being the leaders.”

“It was a humbling experience tobe amongst all of the senior NCOs atonce,” said Sgt. William Hoage,forward observer, Company A, DSTB.“The transformation really dawns onyou when you ‘officially’ becomerecognized as being an NCO. Thereis a lot of pride involved.”

The ceremony concluded withall NCOs present reciting the Creedof the Noncommissioned Officer.

No matter the situation,sergeants can look to the words of theCreed of the NoncommissionedOfficer, a cornerstone for all ArmyNCOs, said Sidwell.

“The NCO creed is one guidethat I will keep fresh in my memoryat all times during my career as anNCO,” said Hoage.

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A new year, Operation New DawnMaj. Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Division-North, addresses Soldiers ofCompany C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, at a secludedcheckpoint outside the city of Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 1. Perkins thanked the Soldiers for their dedicated service during theholidays and told them their efforts were greatly appreciated.


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CONTINGENCY OPERATINGBASE SPEICHER, Iraq — On aspring night in Massachusetts, twolanterns glowed in the bell tower of OldNorth Church, while in the streetsbelow a rider mounted his horse.

The lanterns signaled a silversmithnamed Paul Revere that the British

army would cross a river on its way toLexington, Mass.; prompting Revere toride from Boston to Lexington to warncolonists. The information Revereprovided that night in April 1775allowed the colonial militia to thwart theBritish attack in Concord, Mass., forcinga retreat of British troops to Boston.

The U.S. Army’s modern communi-cation technology, maintained bycommand and control, communicationsand computers operations sections,ensure digital radios, computers andsatellites provide near instantaneous

means for Soldiers to communicatethroughout their environment, replacingthe need for riders on horseback makingepic treks across treacherous landscapes.

“C4 operations are in the center ofeverything the Army does,” said Lt.Col. Chuck Heimann, chief informationofficer assigned to Company C,Division Special Troops Battalion,4th Infantry Division. “We handleeverything communication-relatedfrom radios to electronic file storage toinformation assurance.”

U.S. Division-North’s C4 operationssection facilitates communications, atimely exchange of information andefficient mission coordination forSoldiers deployed in support ofOperation New Dawn, said Heimann.

The Soldiers of 4th Inf. Div.’s C4operations are responsible for providingthe many means of communicationused by the various units operating innorthern Iraq, said Heimann

C4 operations is comprised of twomain sections, network operations andoperations, which are further brokendown into several smaller sections, eachresponsible for an aspect of U.S.Division-North communications, he said.

Signal Soldiers of network opera-tions established and maintain the manycomputer networks the Soldiers andunits use in their day-to-day operations.

“This section handles tacticalsystems, and hosts all divisions systems,

providing access to the network andallowing the various pieces in (U.S.Division-North) to communicate,” saidSgt. Chris Russell, senior networkmanager, assigned to Company C,DSTB, 4th Inf. Div.

The other side of C4, the operationssection, directly supports current opera-tions, employing more communicationsfunctions to accomplish the mission.

Division automation management,commonly known as the “help desk,” andthe information assurance and com-munication security subsections are alsoorganized under the operations section.

Due to the critical nature of C4operations, many of the Soldiers inthe section have 12-hour shifts, ensuringthe communications hub is mannedat all times. Those stations notmanned 24 hours have Soldiersstanding by if needed.

“This is the best group of SoldiersI have ever worked with, in that they allbring something to the table,” saidHeimann. “They set a very highstandard for themselves and take pridein what they do.”

The collaboration of each section ofC4 operations enables U.S. Division-North to maintain situational awarenessand command and control of Soldiers andunits operating in U.S. Division-North, hesaid, providing commanders the toolsthey need to plan and execute missions insupport of Operation New Dawn.

Staff Sgt. Brett Williams, transmissions systems operations noncommissioned officerassigned to Company C, Division Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Division,monitors network activity from his work station in network operations, part ofcommand and control, communications and computers operations section atContingency Operating Base Speicher, Iraq, Dec. 29.


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Soldiers earn German badgeStory and photo by Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

A group of Fort Carson Soldierswas awarded an elite German badge Jan. 19 for competing in a number of physically and mentallychallenging events.

The group of 19 Soldiers, all affiliated with the Staff Judge AdvocateOffice and consisting of 16 officersand three enlisted Soldiers, competedin the first German Armed ForcesBadge for Military Proficiency competition at Fort Carson, said MasterSgt. Rainer Neuhauser, German ExpertInfantry Badge instructor.

“In the United States military, theGerman Armed Forces Badge forMilitary Proficiency is one of the fewapproved foreign awards and is one of the most sought awards to achieve,”Neuhauser said.

The competition highlighted basicmilitary skills servicemembers shouldpossess and excel in along with severalphysical events to test Soldiers’

endurance, morals and mental acuteness. Soldiers competed in an array

of events such as a 200-meter swim,100-meter dash, three-kilometer run,shot put, long jump, 9 mm pistolrange, 12-kilometer road march with a 35-pound rucksack and acombat lifesaver course. Inaddition, the commandingofficer had to submit an evaluation report.

“The purpose of the evaluation is to show evidence that the Soldier isboth physically and morallyfit,” Neuhauser said.

Capt. Jason Quinn, competitor, said the event wasa great team-building activityand very challenging.

“The challenging eventswere the events where we hadno experience — most of ushave never done a shot put orlong jump before, so those werethe really challenging events for most of us,” Quinn said.

Sgt. 1st Class James Taylor,

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Story and photo by Kerstin LopezMountaineer staff

The Fort Carson Tax Center opened its doorswith a ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 19.

Maj. Gen. Butch Tate, deputy judge advocategeneral, and Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrisoncommander, cut the ribbon signifying the officialstart of tax season at the new tax center.

The tax center, housed in a new building onWilderness Road, opened Monday and will remainopen for business until May 13 with 19 full-time taxpreparers to assist the approximately3,000 clients predicted to comethrough the center for tax preparationthis year, said Capt. Jason Quinn, tax center officer-in-charge.

“Soldiers, retirees and their familymembers can make an appointmentup to two weeks in advance by calling524-1013,” Quinn said.

Serving Soldiers, Families andretirees and alleviating stress duringthis time of year is very important,McLaughlin said.

“Every year it comes, starting inJanuary and going to April, and is a significant period in somebody’sfinancial life when they’re workingon their taxes,” McLaughlin said.“What you guys do free of charge for Soldiers is a great thing that givesback to those who are serving.”

The focus of the tax center andpreparers is on customer service and making sure the clients are takencare of during the tax season.

“As part of relieving stress onSoldiers and Families … the No. 1focus will be customer service,”McLaughlin said.

Retiree Clint Williams, Fort

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“We love it — it’s great,” Williams said. Sgt. Derek Wood, client, has used the free

services of the tax center for years and said he finds it to be helpful, especially financially.

“This is a great service,” Wood said.

Maj. Gen. Butch Tate, deputy judge advocategeneral, left, Capt. Jason Quinn, tax centerofficer-in-charge, middle, and Col. Robert F.McLaughlin, garrison commander, officiallyopen the Fort Carson Tax Center with a ribboncutting Jan. 19.

Maj. Jeffrey Thurnher receives his GermanArmed Forces Badge for Military Proficiencyfrom Master Sgt. Rainer Neuhauser, instructor,during an award ceremony Jan. 19.

Center infoDuring tax season, the

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Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

the following Saturdays: Feb. 26, March 19 and April 9.

The center is located at 9480Wilderness Road — from Titus Boulevard turn onto

Brown Road toward Butts Army Airfield; at the traffic circle, turn right and the

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Hospital after-hours entrance — The westentrance revolving door is the only after-hours nonemergency entrance to Evans Army CommunityHospital. Visitors must check in with the securityguard and receive a visitor’s pass. Emergencypatients are the only ones who may enter the hospital through the north-side Emergency Roomentrance. For more information call 526-7655.Civilian personnel portal — To better serve andinform Fort Carson federal employees on new programs, policy changes and or guidance, CivilianPersonnel Advisory Center will be periodically postingCPAC news bulletins and other valuable information,such as upcoming events and training opportunities,to its new SharePoint site available at https://portal.carson.army.mil/Fort%20Carson%20CPAC/default.aspx. CPAC also has a new external site located athttp://www.carson.army.mil/CPAC/index.html.Big Brothers Big Sisters-Pikes Peak — is looking for mentors for children 7-12 who reside inEl Paso County. Operation Mentor serves childrenwho have a deployed parent or a parent killed inaction. All programs are intended to provide positivementors to children. Matches meet two-four times per month to engage in activities that are sociallyenriching. The majority of the children involved inOperation Mentor are connected to the Mountain Post and have faced multiple deployments. OperationMentor gives the children left behind a chance toshare their feelings and experiences with a caringadult mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters also has programs that serve children who just need a positiveinfluence in their lives. Visit http://www.biglittlecolorado.org or call 719-633-2443 for more information.Scholarships for Soldier’s spouses and children— High school seniors, dependent children continuing education and spouses of an Armyactive-duty, Reserve, National Guard, retired ordeceased or missing in action and Department ofDefense civilians who plan to enroll as full-time college students during the 2011-2012 school yearare eligible to apply for Fort Carson Officers’Spouses’ Club scholarships. Applications can befound at http://www.fortcarsonosc.com underWelfare & Scholarships, with a link at the bottom of the page for the applications. Applications must be postmarked before March 19. For moreinformation, contact Erin Schoenfeldt atfcosc(underscore)[email protected] for military children — Applicationsfor the 2011 Scholarships for Military Children program are now available in commissaries worldwide. Only dependent, unmarried children,younger than 21 (or 23 if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university) of a servicememberon active duty, a reservist, guardsman or retiree, orchild of a servicemember who died while on activeduty or while receiving military retirement pay, mayapply for the $1,500 scholarship. Application detailsare available at http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 22. Formore information, call 856-616-9311 or e-mail [email protected]. Scholarships for spouses and immediate Familymembers — The Enlisted Spouses CharitableOrganization is accepting applications throughMarch 1 for 2011 scholarships. To be eligible, anapplicant must be a military spouse or immediateFamily member of an active-duty Soldier stationedin the Colorado Springs area. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum gradepoint average of 3.0. Application requirements are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/units/esco/events.html. Submit applications to ESCOScholarship Committee at P.O. Box 12806, ColoradoSprings, CO 80902 or e-mail esco(underscore)[email protected]. For more information call Sharon Blanchard, scholarship committee chairperson, at 719-284-0301.Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilianemployees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians under the Voluntary Leave Transfer

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responsible for making the repairs, the tenant should make the request in writing. Landlords willoften take care of the repairs during the lease butthen subtract the costs of repairs from the securitydeposit at the end of the lease.

Also, perform a thorough walk-through prior tomoving into a rental property. Record onthe move-in checklist all deficiencies no matter how minor and take photos.Make every effort to complete a walk-through of the property prior to moving out and once again take

photos. If the landlord is unwillingto perform a walk-through in the

tenant’s presence, the tenantshould document his efforts by having the landlord state

the reasons for the denial on paper.

If the landlord will notsign a document, try toobtain an e-mail addressand record efforts via e-mail. Additionally, itis easier for landlords

to find problems with an apartmentwhen performing a walk-through

outside the presence of the tenant and make deductions from the security deposit that may actually be unwarranted under the ColoradoLandlord/Tenant Law.

Under the law, a landlord must return the fullsecurity deposit to the tenant within one month after the termination of a lease or surrender andacceptance of the premises, whichever occurs last.

However, the lease agreement may specify a longerperiod of time, but not to exceed 60 days.

The landlord may not retain the security depositto cover normal wear and tear. If the landlordbelieves he has a legitimate reason for retaining anyportion of the security deposit, the landlord mustprovide the tenant with a written statement listingthe exact reasons for the retention of any portion ofthe security deposit. If the landlord does not providethe tenant with a written statement within the proper timeframe, then the landlord forfeits the rightto withhold any portion of the security deposit.

Colorado law provides deterrence to landlordsfor wrongfully withholding security deposits.Tenants can sue landlords for wrongfully withholdinga security deposit and receive three times theamount of the security deposit. However, the tenantmust follow required procedures by providing the landlord a seven-day notice to return the security deposit prior to taking any legal action for recovering damages.

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For more information, contact the Fort Carson

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Commentary by Chap. (Capt.) Paul J. Roman2nd Battalion, 8th InfantryRegiment, 2nd Brigade CombatTeam, 4th Infantry Division

In the recent past, there has been aterm coined by the military, “spiritualresiliency.”

This term is supposed to encom-pass the necessity of Soldiers and theirFamilies to train on something outsideof the normal military training pattern.At first most chaplains jump for joy athearing our commanders use this term,we “shout to the heavens” in exuberanceand take the deep breath of relief.

But soon we learn the problem;nobody has any idea what this termactually means. The Army expects thechaplaincy to know, the commandersexpect the chaplaincy to know, thechaplaincy is expected to train theSoldiers in our battalions, but the simple truth is that the chaplaincy is so diverse a standard needs to beset. So, here is the standard as I see it,I hope it suffices.

As I attempted to develop the standard, I first went to Army manuals,then the manuals of other services, butall came up short. Then through a bit ofinspiration and a lot of prayer, I went toScripture and found almost immediatelywhat I was looking for. The wordsfound in Psalms 15, whether you arereligious or not, do the most amazingjob of describing spiritual resiliency.

The writer of Psalms 15, KingDavid of the Israelites, was seekingwhat it was to be spiritually resilient.It is a funny predicament, that what

the kings of yesterday were seeking (afew thousand years in the past) is thesame thing the military has found weneed today. King David starts by askingthe simple questions in verse one,questions that many of us ask everyday, what does it take to be righteous?What does it take to be set apart for agreater purpose? Or in other words,what does it take to be resilient?

In the next four verses David lays out the characteristics of a righteous man, starting first with “one whose walk is blameless, whodoes what is righteous, (and) whospeaks the truth from their heart.”These words are tricky at first, but yet simple. To be blameless does notmean to be perfect, rather it means thatwhen you do something wrong, youown up to it and pay the consequences,so that in the future nobody can faultyou or bring blame upon you for theincident. The man who does what isrighteous and speaks truth from hisheart is the man who is honest, whotells the truth. Rather than listen totoday’s society that begs us to avoidresponsibility, we should seek it.

David goes on in the next verse andpulls no punches. This resilient man isone “whose tongue utters no slander,who does no wrong to a neighbor, andcasts no slur on others.” I guess thismeans that gossip, a Soldier’s favoritepast time, may not be so good for them.To be a resilient man, one must be ableto control his tongue, to get along with his fellow Soldier, and to avoid the trappings of bad mouthing eachother, which has become all too oftenpracticed in today’s military.

The final couple verses place thecap on this ideal of a resilient man, atleast in David’s eyes. This man is one“who despises a vile person but honorsthose who fear the Lord; who keeps anoath even when it hurts, and does notchange their mind; who lends money to the poor without interest; who doesnot accept a bribe against the innocent.”Altogether this man, this spirituallyresilient person, honors the righteous.He keeps his word and does not takeadvantage of others. I do not knowabout you, but I believe that KingDavid hit this one on the nose.

So what is a spiritually resilient person? The person who admits theirmistakes, who is honest, able to control their tongue, able to getalong with their fellow man withoutmalice in their heart, one who keepstheir word, and does not take advantageof others. Finally, we must not forgetthe beginning of this psalm, it is

rooted in one purpose and that is togrow closer to God; to dwell in thesacred tent, and to live on the holymountain. We are meant not only toteach these aspects of being spirituallyresilient, but to teach spirituallyresiliency in order to help Soldiersand their Families grow closer to thealmighty and to each other.

David’s final words will also ringtrue in our lives if we follow thisexample. “Whoever does these thingswill never be shaken.” That is whatbeing spiritually resilient means, theability to not be shaken. In the face of adversity, multiple deployments,sickness, disease, death, or any othertravesty you can imagine. If we canhelp develop Soldiers, spouses, andtheir children to be spirituallyresilient, to not be shaken, then wewill have done our job, and we willsee the emergence of a military familythat has never been seen before.


Jewish Lunch and Learn with Chap.(Maj.) Howard Fields, Wednesdays fromnoon to 1 p.m. at Provider Chapel. Formore information call 526-8263.

Protestant Women of the Chapel — meet Tuesdays 9-11:30 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. For more information e-mail [email protected].

Catholic Women of the Chapel — meet Fridays from 9-11 a.m. at Soldiers’Memorial Chapel. First Friday Mass is atnoon at the Catholic Center located in theCitadel Mall. For questions or informationcontact Kirsten Simonsgaard at 284-0182 or the parish office at 526-5769.

AWANA — is now meeting. Ages 3-12meet 5:30-7 p.m. and teens meet 5-7 p.m.Thursdays at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.Registration is at Soldiers’ Memorial

Chapel southentrance or by contacting Heidi McAllister,director of religious education, at [email protected] arealso needed for

the program.

Family Dinner and a Movie Night — isthe first Friday of each month, sponsoredby the Gospel Service at Prussman Chapel.Dinner at 6 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. For moreinformation call Gary Neal at 217-7600.

Chapel ScheduleROMAN CATHOLIC

Day Time Service Chapel Location Contact PersonSunday 8:15-8:45 a.m. Reconciliation Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 9:15 a.m. Mass Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Cecilia Croft/526-5769Sunday 10:30 a.m. CRE Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 10:30 a.m. RCIA Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Pat Treacy/524-2458Sunday 11 a.m. Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347Tues/Thurs noon Mass Healer Evans Army Hospital Fr. Nwatawali/526-7347

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

Bible StudySunday 9 a.m. Protestant Healer Evans Army Hospital Chap. Roberts/526-7387Sunday 9 a.m. Liturgical Service Provider Barkeley & Ellis Chap. Mitchell/650-8042Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Heidi McAllister/526-5744Sunday 10:50 a.m. Protestant Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 11 a.m. Protestant/Gospel Prussman Barkeley & Prussman Ursula Pittman/503-1104Sunday 11 a.m. Chapel Next Veterans Magrath & Titus Chap. Way/339-0845Tuesday 9:20 a.m., 5:50 p.m. PWOC Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Chap. Stuart/524-4316Sunday 2:30-4:30p.m. Youth ministry Soldiers’ Nelson & Martinez Heidi McAllister/526-5744

JEWISHFor information and a schedule of Jewish Sabbath services, call the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel at 333-2636.

WICCASunday 2 p.m. Provider Chapel, Building 1350, Barkeley and Ellis [email protected]

White Mountain Warriors LodgeWhite Mountain Warriors Lodge ceremonies (He Ska Akicita Inipi) are offered to military, Family members and Department of Defense personnel. These lodges are traditional Lakota spiritual ceremonies for cleansing, purification and prayer, and are fully sanctioned and supported by the Fort Carson command chaplain. MichaelHackwith is the spiritual adviser. For information and directions call Hackwith or Wendy Chunn-Hackwith at 285-5240 or [email protected].

Daily Bible readings: To assistin regular Scripture reading,the following Scriptures arerecommended. TheseScriptures are part of the com-mon daily lectionary, which isdesigned to present the entireBible over a three-year cycle.

Friday — Psalms 56, Genesis 40-42Saturday — Psalms 57, Genesis 43-45Sunday — Psalms 58, Genesis 46-48Monday — Luke 1:68-79, Genesis 49-50Tuesday — Luke 2:29-32, Exodus 1-3Wednesday — Psalms 59, Exodus 4-6Thursday — Psalms 60, Exodus 7-9

Psalm defines spiritual resiliencyPsalms 151 LORD, who may dwell in your sacred tent?

Who may live on your holy mountain? 2 The one whose walk is blameless, who does what

is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart;3 whose tongue utters no slander, who does no

wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others;4 who despises a vile person but honors those

who fear the Lord; who keeps an oath even whenit hurts, and does not change their mind;

5 who lends money to the poor without interest;who does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Whoever does these things will never be shaken.

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Participants etch a scratchline during Colorado Wildland

Fire and Incident ManagementAcademy field training atTurkey Creek Ranch, Fort

Carson, Jan. 14. Six employeesfrom the utility company

attended the training to protectcritical watershed areas

subject to high wildfire risks.

Steven Thime, Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy instructor, explains the employment of a drip torch inprescribed burns during field training at Turkey Creek Ranch, Fort Carson, Jan. 14. Fort Carson Fire Station 34 was encircled by19 classmates, which included career firefighters, college students, archeologists and utility company employees.

Story and photos by Dustin SengerMountaineer

Fort Carson officials opened Turkey Creek Ranch Jan. 14 for regional wildland firefighter basic training.

The Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident ManagementAcademy culminated a five-day course at Fort Carson, which isintended for entry-level personnel interested in responding to wildland fires. Graduates obtain the minimum training and information necessary to perform nonstructure crew work.

Firefighting Training and Introduction to Wildland FireBehavior covers incident management organization, firefightingtechniques, suppression equipment, safety concerns and fire behavior, according to the CWFIMA S-130/190 course description.

Following four days of classroom studies at Pikes PeakCommunity College, CWFIMA instructors conducted their finallessons in the field. By 9:30 a.m., Fort Carson Fire Station 34 was encircled by 19 classmates, including career firefighters, college students, archeologists and utility company employees.

Steven Thime, CWFIMA volunteer instructor, began thecourse’s final class with a hands-on explanation of ignition devices.Students practiced with the drip torches and fuses, wildland tools used in prescribed burns. After two hours at the fire station,he marched his class toward a surrounding tree line.

The students called out tripping hazards and wind conditionswhile walking at a rushed pace. Their instructor clarified wildfire terminology and shouted out the effects of topography,fuel and weather.

The group moved fast enough to pass the arduous pack test,said Thime, which consisted of carrying a 45-pound pack threemiles within 45 minutes. The work capacity test is required for an Incident Qualification Card, or “red card.” The interagency certification ensures a person is qualified to fight a wildland fire.

They entered the woodlands of Training Area 25, where drybushes and burnt trees sporadically poked through a blanket ofsnow. The land remained scorched by a wildfire in April 2008.

“What better way to train than to come where you fight fires?”said Thime, who has responded to a dozen wildland fires at Fort Carson. The Colorado Springs Fire Department firefighter and paramedic helped extinguish the massive TA-25 inferno thattore into 9,000 acres.

“Fort Carson is an awesome training area,” said Thime, citing

transformations in terrain and variations in vegetation. The expeditionary firefighter understands environmental variables —he has engaged rural fires throughout Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho,Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon and California.

After catching their breath, the class started exercising the creation of scratch lines. The shallow trenches are hastily established as an emergency measure to starve an approaching fire.The width of a scratch line is mostly dependent on the expectedfront flame height and upcoming wind conditions, said Thime.

The students lined up and etched out the earth, producing an18-inch groove, using shovels, hoe-like blades, entrenching toolsand excavation axes. The column charged into the woodland, chopping through bushes and branches, while attempting to stay 10 feet away from their adjacent classmate.

“RTO!” said Thime, while routing the line over a hill. In the classroom, the acronym simply meant “reverse tool order” — today the alarming letters meant instant action.

The class retreated within their twisting scratch line. Woodland equipment clanged against rocks and flame-resistant trousers swooshed in succession. Loosened chin straps caused a couple helmets toshake from side to side. Green brush pants and yellow fire coats became tarnished with charcoal.

“If you’re not having fun, then you should probably choose another line of work,” said Thime, after stopping the 100-meter sprint, a practice response to a perceived danger. Thime reminded his trainees of the extra equipment weight they’d carry during an actual fire.

“Our instructors have been-there, done-that,” said Justin Flint, who volunteered in September for the North-West Fire Protection District in Park County, Colo. “This is a good class, nice instructors.”

Flint says the course is preparing him for seasonal wildland concerns. He helps protect a 278-square-mile area that’s more than 9,000 feet above sea level. Windy, dry conditions are expected through April in

much of Colorado, according to the National Wildland Significant Fire Potential Outlook.

Erin Leifeld, Bureau of Land Management archeologist, saysthe training will help her preserve prehistoric and historic artifactsin the Rio Grande National Forest. The course is required for federalarcheologists who respond to forest and grassland fires, she said.

Deb Mathis, Colorado Springs Utilities demand-side managementand renewable energy program manager, attended the training toprotect critical watershed areas subject to high wildfire risks.

“This has been a great class,” said Mathis, who had just joined the CSU wildfire team in December. “The class is veryinformative, lots of information. It has helped us get a feel forwhat it’s like to do crew work.”

“I think they all did a great job,” said Thime, walking his class over their scratch line, where they reviewed the quality oftheir efforts. “The scratch line is up to two feet in some places, but I’m proud of them.”

Steven Thime, Colorado Wildland Fire and Incident Management Academy instructor, explainswildfire mitigation tactics during field training at Turkey Creek Ranch, Fort Carson, Jan. 14.Nineteen students attended the Firefighting Training and Introduction to Wildland Fire Behaviorcourse, which is intended for entry-level personnel interested in responding to wildland fires.


Police blotterThe following crimes were committed on the Fort Carson installation Jan. 13-19.

AWOL crime2 – servicemembers were cited for AWOL, failure to

go to place of duty.

Motor vehicle crimes3 – servicemembers were cited for backing a vehicle

in a parking area when not safe.1 – civilian was cited for driving under the influence of

alcohol.1 – civilian was cited for driving a vehicle while license

under restraint/revoked. 3 – servicemembers were cited for fleeing the scene

of a traffic accident.1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic accident with

damage to government property.4 – servicemembers were cited for traffic accidents

with damage to private property.2 – civilians were cited for traffic accidents with damage

to private property.1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic accident

without injury or damage to property.1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic accident

resulting in personal injury.1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic violation,

exceeding safe speed for conditions.1 – civilian was cited for careless driving.2 – servicemembers were cited for careless driving.1 – civilian was cited for a traffic violation, disregarding

a traffic control device. 1 – civilian was cited for a traffic violation, failure to

yield to an emergency vehicle.1 – civilian was cited for following too closely.1 – servicemember was cited for reckless driving.

1 – servicemember was cited for failure to exercise due care for pedestrians.

1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic violation, failureto give information after damaging another vehicle.

1 – servicemember was cited for failure to notify policeof an accident.

1 – servicemember was cited for a traffic violation, leaving the scene without providing required information after striking an unattended vehicle.

Drug and alcohol crime (not including motor vehicles)1 – servicemember was cited for possession of a

controlled substance.

Miscellaneous crimes1 – servicemember was cited for assault, consummated

by battery.

1 – civilian was cited for assault, striking, beating,wounding.

1 – civilian was cited for concealment of goods (adult).

1 – civilian was cited for criminal trespassing,unlawful/forced entry.

1 – civilian was cited for domestic violence.1 – servicemember was cited for failure to obey

a general order, other.1 – servicemember was cited for failure to obey a

general order, weapons.2 – servicemembers were cited for spousal abuse,

civilian female victims.1 – civilian was cited for theft, $100-$499 in value.1 – servicemember was cited for violation of a

restraining order.1 – servicemember was cited for wrongful damage

of private property.


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Fort Carson Soldiers and theirFamilies got a double treat Sundayat the Foxhole. The first treat wasgetting to meet two former NFLplayers who told the story of howthey have transitioned in their lives.The second was watching the twoconference championship games on the big screen and the 20 otherscreens available at the lounge.

The doors to the Foxholeopened at noon for the event,designed to assist wounded warriorstransition back from the battlefield.

According to Julie Hughes,project manager for the RealWarriors Campaign, the campaignis an effort of the Centers ofExcellence for PsychologicalHealth and Traumatic Brain Injury.The campaign is also designed toencourage the nation’s woundedwarriors as they heal. Hughesemphasized the importance of thevisit by the former NFL players.

“There are a number ofresources at ... Department of Defense serviceslevel, as well as individual resources within each community. The message for this campaignis to encourage servicemembers to reach out and to reach out early and take advantage of theresources available,” she said.

For their part, the former NFL players wereencouraging and let the Soldier’s know what it’s like to adjust from being where they were to where they are now in life. Sean Tufts and BrianDaniels, who both played at the University ofColorado, had heartfelt messages and advice for the Soldiers.

“You are the heart that makes this country,”Tufts said to the Soldiers

Daniels said the most successful people heworks with now have all served in the military. He added that, with the skill sets in Soldiers, he’dhire all of them that he meets.

One of the Soldiers in attendance at the event,Antoni Bukowski, a reservist from Missouri, saidthe event put some perspective on life for him. Hesaid in addition to the pressures of being in the military, he is going through a tough time in his personal life and the athletes gave him hope thatthere are better days ahead.

“I thought it was really inspirational. Just tohear them say how they picked themselves up andfigure out a new passion and not stay down hasgiven me a little less stress, especially at this time

when I really need it. Now I can see that I canreally find a way, and I can see that things can get better and I should stay upbeat. They were really down-to-earth people, too, which wasreally nice,” Bukowski said.

Daniels said he wouldn’t have wanted to havebeen anywhere else except at the Foxhole on Sundaybecause of the people he was able to meet.

“This is (an) amazing event, and I think that anychance I can get to share my story and help theseWarriors transition to the real world is something Iwant to do. It’s tough when you do something yourwhole life and then you have to change. To givesomething back to these guys who give everything is meaningful to me,” Daniels said.

Ex-NFL players inspire Soldiers

Photo by Walt Johnson

Sean Tufts, left, and Brian Daniels sign autographs for members of the Mountain Post community after giving inspirational wordsand advice to Soldiers and their Families Sunday at the Foxhole.

Who’s

bad?Chicago Bears fans JessicaCalkins, left, and DebraSweet let Green BayPackers fan Dan Wolf know who they thoughtwould pack the hardestpunch during the NationalFootball Conference championship gameSunday at the Foxhole. Wolfgot the last laugh thoughas the Packers defeatedthe Bears to advance to the Super Bowl against the Pittsburgh SteelersFeb. 6 in Arlington, Texas.



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Post lounge to hostSuper Bowl partyby Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

The Foxhole is the site of a Super Bowl party Feb. 6 beginning at 3 p.m.

The lounge will have the game on a bigscreen and will also have more than 20 flat-screen televisions available for people to comeand watch the games. The lounge will also beoffering snacks for the evening in addition to having a full menu of items available forpurchase. In addition to the game, there willbe other activities available to those attend.

When the doors open at 3 p.m., it willbegin with games and prizes that will lastthroughout the day. Foxhole officials said that people should come early and acquire the squares that will be needed to win a 42-inch, flat-screen television. There will alsobe gift cards available and many more prizes.

For more information on this event call526-5347.

The Super Bowl will not be the onlychampionship event that will have theinterests of the Fort Carson communitySuper Bowl weekend.

The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club hostsits first-ever Mountain Post flag football tournament Feb. 5. The event will be a

seven-on-seven, timed tournament that willfeature the first 16 teams that sign up. Thetournament will be held at Pershing Field onpost from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be prizesfor the first-, second- and third-place teams.There will be a traveling trophy awarded tothe first-place team.

For more information on this event, contact Angel Munoz at 719-248-4247.

There is a ski trip on tap in the comingmonth for the Mountain Post community.

The event will be held at Pagosa HotSprings Feb. 19-21. For more information onthe ski trip or to reserve a spot call 526-5366.

The post youth center is looking for afew good men and women to help with theyouth sports program.

This is the opportunity for anyone with adesire to coach young children, according to youth center officials. The youth sports program is in need of volunteer coaches forthe upcoming softball, baseball, football,cheerleading and soccer seasons.

Anyone interested in coaching a teamcan stop by the Youth Services Center orcall 526-1233.

The post indoor swimming pool staff is


High level tip Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. James A. Kilpatrick, center, throwsup the ceremonial toss to get the post intramural season backon after the holiday break during games Monday at GarciaPhysical Fitness Center.

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I’ll take that A Fort Carson Youth Services Center player cradles the ball away from an opponent during action Saturday at the center.

ready to teach anyone to swim.Swimming lessons are available

year-round at the indoor pool in the 25-yard,six-lane, heated pool. For more informationcall 526-3107.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High SchoolTrojans boys basketball team will be on the road Friday before playing their nexttwo games at home in the coming week.

The Trojans will travel to Doherty HighSchool to take on the Spartans at 7 p.m. The Trojans host the Rampart Rams Tuesdayand the Pine Creek Eagles Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at the high school.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High Schoolgirls basketball team has two home gamesin the coming week sandwiched around a road game.

The Lady Trojans meet the DohertySpartans Friday at 7 p.m. They face theRampart Rams Tuesday before hosting the Pine Creek Eagles Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the high school gym.

The Fort Carson Youth ServicesCenter is preparing for the spring soccer season.

Registration for the spring soccer anddevelopment soccer leagues is currentlyunder way and will last until March 18according to youth center officials. Thespring soccer season runs April 4-May 28.The development league runs April 9-May 14. For more information, call 526-1100 or 526-1101.

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Story and photos by Nel LampeMountaineer staff

Children really likeBuell Children’sMuseum — even former children,

apparently, as parents and grandparents join the children in many of the activities.

Rated by Child Magazine as the nation’s second best art

museum, the 12,000 square-footbuilding is designed as a children’smuseum. It has the El PomarMagic Carpet Theater; Sensations,a high-tech experience with lightsand sound; an Artrageous Studio,with plenty of space for crafts; anda barn area for toddlers and babies.Children learn about art, literatureand science through activities.

The theme and exhibitschange every few months. Thetheme in the children’s museum

sometimes reflects specialart shows in the WhiteGallery in the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center next door.

The museum buildingcost about $3 million andis named for Temple HoyneBuell of Denver, whosefoundation gave $1 millionto the project.

If a brick building can have a playful look, theBuell Children’s Museumdoes. A three-dimensionalpastel sculpture is above the entrance.

Statues of frolickingchildren are near theentrance. Large world

globes are by the door, and a carousel horse is by the sidewalk. A spacious pink and gray terrace is in front ofthe building.

Stop at the entrance desk to pay admission and ask for arundown of activities.

The exhibits usually dealwith art, history or science, and are most appropriate forchildren ages 3-13. Sometimesthe exhibit incorporates a timelyholiday theme.

Activities are family-friendly,and parents and grandparents join in some of the activities.

The present exhibit in themuseum is “Alphabet Zoup.”Children can pick a favorite letterand follow that letter to learnabout language and art, fromAfrica to Zen. The museum’sartists and authors have partneredto create fun with letters.

A child who likes to read can choose a book for a readingsession in the Lizard Lair.

For an arts and crafts experience, take the elevator orstairs to the Artrageous Studio forbig-time arts and crafts projects.Lots of table space is available as

well as bins of craft materials,markers, glue and scissors.

Nearby are interactive computers, other play areas andthe Buell Baby Barn with its owntree and lots of barnyard animaltoys. Children can play with thetoys under the watchful eyes ofparents or put puzzles together.

The children’s museum has its own café, so families can get a snack or lunch without leavingthe museum.

The café is called Franco’s, and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., serving breakfast items,pasta dishes, soups, salads andsandwiches.

Juice and snacks are priced at$1, and a pasta dish or sandwichfor those 10 years and youngerare $2.50. Adult pasta entrees,sandwiches and salads are in the$7 range. A side salad or a cup of soup costs $2.55. Franco’snumber is 719-563-6216.

Make the last stop in thesmall gift shop, behind theentrance desk. Reasonably pricedsouvenirs are available as well as toys, pens and T-shirts.

Children’s birthday parties canbe arranged at Buell Children’s

Assembling a structure with prefabricated boards isa cooperative effort in Buell Children’s Museum.

State’s best

BuellChildren’sMuseum

Buell Children’sMuseum in

Pueblo is nearthe top of the

list for artmuseums for

children,according to

Child Magazine.


Places to see in thePikes Peak area.

Museum Tuesdays-Saturdays. CallDiane Pirraglia, 719-583-6217, to make arrangements.

The Arts and ConferenceCenter and the White Galleriesobserve the same hours as themuseum, and are included inadmission.

Concerts, performances andevents are held in the Arts CenterTheater. On stage Sunday at 2:30 p.m., Veronika String Quartetpresents “Magical Masterpieces.”Tickets begin at $7.50, call 719-295-7222.

The Air Force AcademyBand has a free chamber series,with the next performance Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m.

The Children’s PlayhouseSeries’ next presentation is“Giggle, Giggle, Quack” Feb. 19at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The barnyardbook by Doreen Cronin is broughtto the theater by Dallas Children’sTheater. Tickets are $6, call thebox office at 719-295-7222.

Next in the Children’sPlayhouse Series is “Riders in the Sky,” March 5, at 11 a.m.and 2 p.m. Tickets are $6 at 719-295-7222.

The Veronika String Quartet

presents “Four Times Two” in the theater March 20 at 3:30 p.m.Tickets start at $7.50; call 719-295-7222.

March 20-26, “Amazing FoodDetective” is in the Magic CarpetTheater. Performances are at11:30 a.m, and 12:30 and 1:30p.m. each day, and are included in museum admission.

“Lazer Vaudeville” a theaterproduction, includes comedy andvaudeville arts in the theater April 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Tickets are $6, call 719-295-7222.

Hours at the Buell Children’sMuseum are Tuesdays-Saturdays,11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is closed on holidays.

Adults are admitted to themuseum for $4; children and military are charged $3. A discountcoupon can be printed from thewebsite, http://www.sdc-arts.org.

The museum is at 210 N.Santa Fe Ave. in downtownPueblo. Take Interstate 25 southto Exit 98b and go a few blockswest to Santa Fe Avenue.

There’s free parking in theparking lot south of the arts center. Additional parking is onmeters .along Santa Fe Avenue.

Just the Facts• TRAVEL TIME — 45 minutes

• FOR AGES — anyone• TYPE — children’s museum

• FUN FACTOR — ★★★★★

(Out of 5 stars)

• WALLET DAMAGE — $$ = Less than $20

$ $ = $ 21 t o $ 4 0$ $ $ = $ 41 t o $ 6 0

$ $ $ $ = $ 61 t o $ 8 0(BASED ON A FAMILY OF FOUR)

Interactive computers are popular with visitors atPueblo Children’s Museum

Children float boats they made from paper plates andpaper supplies during an activity at Buell Children’sMuseum in Pueblo.

Buell Children’s MuseumArtrageous Studio attractsvisitors of all ages.

Visitorswatch the

kineticsculpture

in theBuell

Children’sMuseum indowntown

Pueblo.


Pikes Peak Center“Masterpieces of Classical Ballet” is

Saturday at 7:30 p.m.Disney Live! presents “Mickey’s Magic

Show” Feb. 6, with performances at 12:30 and 3 p.m.

Monty Python’s award-winning musical,“Spamalot,” is in the Pikes Peak Center Feb. 8-9, at 7:30 p.m.

“Tales to Tell: A Musical Mashup,” anImagination Celebration event, is in the PikesPeak Center Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $8.

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents“Hollywood Love Story,” with romantic songs from movies, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

Air Supply is in the Pikes Peak Center Feb.14 at 7:30 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic presents “Piano Man: The Music of Billy Joel”March 5 at 8 p.m. and March 6 at 2:30 p.m.

“Legally Blonde, the Musical” is March 9-10, at 7:30 p.m.

“Pippi Longstocking” is at 7 p.m. April 26;tickets start at $8.

Tickets can be purchased at King Soopers,the World Arena or Pikes Peak Center box offices,by phone at 520-SHOW or 866-464-2626.

Tickets for U.S. Women’s OpenHalf-price tickets are available for military

members for the U.S. Women’s OpenChampionship at the Broadmoor July 4-10.Familiar names expected to participate include

defending champion Paula Creamer andMichelle Wie. Military tickets include dailytickets at $22.50 each, a four-pack of any one-day tickets for $70, and a trophy club packageis $125. Military ticket orders must be placedonline at http://www.2011uswomensopen.com.

Fine arts theaterThe next production in the Fine Arts

Repertory Theater season is Mel Brooks’ “The Producers” Jan. 28-Feb. 20. The outrageous comedy includes adult language and situations. Performances are Thursdays-Sundays. Thursday and Sunday tickets are $31; Friday-Saturday tickets are $35 each. Thetheater is at 30 W. Dale St., in the Fine ArtsCenter. Call 634-5583 for information.

“The Women” is in the theater March 25-April 10.

Air Force Academy theater“Forbidden Broadway,” a theatrical musical

spoof, is Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the theater atArnold Hall at the Air Force Academy.

“Music Man” is in the Arnold Hall theaterMarch 4.

“The Alley Cats” is in Arnold Hall theaterApril 3.

Call the box office at 333-4497 for tickets.

Ice skatingThe entire U.S. Figure Skating team was

killed in a plane crash while en route to theWorld Championships in February 1961. For one

day only, Feb. 17, the film “RISE” featuringstories about the sport’s growth in popularityand well-known skating figures, will be shownin three local movie theaters, Tinseltown,Cinemark and Hollywood. “RISE” wascommissioned by U.S. Figure Skating to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the tragic event and to celebrate American FigureSkating. For information or tickets go tohttp//:www.Fathomevents.com.

Ranger program at fossil bedsVolunteer Naturalist Allan Studer will lead

a nature hike Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. from the visitorcenter at Florissant Fossil Beds. After the hike,hot chocolate will be served during a programabout mountain lions and bears. Admission toFlorissant Fossil Beds is $3 for anyone olderthan 15. The fossil beds are west of ColoradoSprings; take Highway 24 west to Florissant,then take Teller County Road 1 to the nationalmonument. The phone number is 719-748-3253.

Patriotic celebrationA Patriotic Celebration Concert honoring

all current and past military members andlocal service emergency responders is Feb. 13at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church,420 N. Nevada Ave. There will be a free-willoffering collected. The Chancel Choir, orchestra and soloists from the church will perform. Rachael Flatt, U.S. Olympic skater,will be guest speaker. Free child care will beprovided, call 471-4361 for information.

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