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Dec. 1, 2017Vol. 75, No. 47

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What obstacle?

Photo by Joint Readiness Training Center Public Affairs Office

A Soldier assigned to 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, breaches a wire obstacle placed by opposition force members before a notional attack at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La., Nov. 12. Soldiers from 2nd IBCT, active, National Guard and Reserve Soldiers, and members of the Air Force and the United Kingdom took part in a new- style rotation with unexpected mission changes to truly push the units’ warfighting function. See story on Page 6.

EACH deputy receives highest DOD honorBy Jeanine MezeiU.S. Army Medical Department Activity-Fort Carson Public Affairs Office

An Evans Army Community Hospital deputy received the 2017 Distinguished Civilian Service Award Nov. 16 at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes in Alexandria, Virginia.

Sheri L. Ferguson, deputy to the commander for quality and safety, was honored during the 62nd annual Distinguished Civilian Service Awards alongside seven other honorees representing different agencies within the Department of Defense.

“It was extremely rewarding to be recognized for my efforts in quality and safety,” said Ferguson. “The Army Medical Department works very hard to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to all of our

beneficiaries. I am proud to represent a small piece of that effort.”

Ferguson was accompanied by Col. Patrick M. Garman, hospital commander, to receive her award from Anthony M. Kurta, who performed the duties of the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

“Each nominee was evaluated on his extraordinary commitment to public service and demonstration of an inspiring degree of personal and professional ethics,” said Kurta. “Their contributions are notable because they have increased efficiencies and significantly im-proved operations within the department.”

The Distinguished Civilian Service Award is the highest recognition the DOD can award employees and is reflective of their exceptional devotion to duty accompanied by notable contributions in their careers.

Ferguson was nominated by the command team

at EACH for her long history of quality performance, according to Garman.

Previously a colonel in the Army Nurse Corps with 27 years of service, Ferguson served as the deputy com-mander for nursing at EACH before retiring in 2011.

“Her successful Army career has spring- boarded her civilian career,” said Garman. “Her talent and experience has elevated our quality and safety processes throughout our health system.”

Her husband, Kerry R. Ferguson, was also in attendance at the event honoring his wife of 28 years.

“I’m proud of everything she’s ever done,” said Kerry Ferguson. “From being a colonel, and now doing this exceptional work … extremely proud. I was with her for 24 of her 27 years while she was in the Army.”

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At a glanceMilitary EOD Soldiers train Cameroonian troops Counter IED tactics provide lifesaving skills — Page 5 2IBCT fi ghts, certifi es during JRTC rotation Exercise mimics large-scale combat operations— Page 6 o ida ea sho cases hard or , dedication DFAC staffs show off culinary skills — Page 8 re u to ca o rigorous training c c e Soldiers extend for combined 235 years — Page 9 i itar Brie s Services available on Fort Carson — Page 10 Community Connecti it , di ersit the es or annua

o ser ance Community gathers to honor American Indian

Heritage Month — Page 13 o diers eed oca s ho ida ea Culinary specialists provide Thanksgiving meals for

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CFC makes donating easierBy Mike WebbDirector of Human Resources and 2017 Fort Carson Combined Federal Campaign coordinator

Who hasn’t known someone who has benefi ted from a charity or nonprofi t organization?

Think of the thousands who have been helped in the wake of hurricanes Harvey, Irene and Maria. Think of all of those affected by the wildfi res. Think of the people and families who have been helped by many organizations when a devastating illness strikes.

Now is your chance to help keep that support coming through a donation to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC); now is your chance to “Show Some Love.”

Years ago, military members and civilian employees were hit up for donations continuously. Sometimes these organizations used those donations in an appropriate and effective manner; sometimes they didn’t. The CFC was founded to help sift through all those organizations.

The world’s largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign has almost 200 CFC drives throughout the country and overseas raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by military, federal civilian and postal donors during the 2017 campaign season that runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 support an estimated 20,000 eligible nonprofi t organizations that provide health and human service benefi ts throughout the world.

This year some changes have been made to make donating easier.

Like in years past, you can still donate through a payroll allotment. For the fi rst time, retirees and annuitants can have their donation taken directly from their retirement pay.

You can sign up via a pledge form, but to help keep costs down you can now donate online. Just go to either our CFC region’s website, http://www.MountainStatesCFC.org

or directly to https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome. Both sites are secure and you will remain anonymous. The organizations will not know who is giving and nobody at Fort Carson will be tracking if you give or the amount of your donation.

You can make a monthly or one-time donation. Cash donations can no longer be accepted, but credit or debit cards are permitted, however, there is a minimum requirement of a $10 donation.

You choose which organizations will receive your assistance. In the past, if you didn’t designate, it went

into a general fund. Each month CFC will issue each organization 1/12 of the amount that

has been pledged so organizations can better plan out their expenses.

It may be that your charity is not included in the list. You can still donate to it, just not through CFC. You can also make additional donations, especially when a disaster strikes and additional money might be needed right away.

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you can include the transportation time and expenses to and from your charity work as a legal deduction.

You are also encouraged to share your stories of how different organizations have affected you, family or friends on social media. Connect with the CFC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MountainStatesCFC; on Twitterat https://twitter.com/MtnStatesCFC; or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mountainstatescfc/. Those stories might inspire others to reach out and share their stories or donate to a cause they didn’t know about.

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NewsEsper swears in as secretary of ArmyArmy News Service

WASHINGTON — Dr. Mark T. Esper was sworn in as the 23rd secretary of the Army during a ceremony Nov. 21.

When Eric Fanning stepped down as secretary of the Army in January, Robert Speer took on the role of the acting secretary. In July, when President Donald Trump nominated Esper to become secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy took on the dual role of the acting secretary until Esper’s confi rmation.

The Senate confi rmed his nomination Nov. 15 by a vote of 89-6.

Esper laid out his priorities, if confi rmed as secre-tary, during testimony Nov. 2 before the U.S. Senate.

“If confi rmed, my fi rst priority will be readi-ness — ensuring the total Army is prepared to fi ght across the full spectrum of confl ict,” Esper said. “With the Army engaged in over 140 countries around the world, to include combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, training rotations to Europe to deter Russia, and forward deployed units in the Pacifi c defending against a bellicose North Korea, readiness must be our top priority.”

Readiness, he said, starts with ensuring the Army has the best possible Soldiers in the force.

“This means recruiting and retaining the best our nation has to offer, ensuring these young men and women are well-trained and well-led, and equipping them with the best weapons and technology available,” Esper said. “Every unit must be prepared to deploy and accomplish its mission. These are the fundamental

Title 10 duties of the secretary of the Army, and, if confi rmed, I intend to do them well.”

Esper named four broad priorities he would focus on as secretary of the Army. Those include ensuring Soldiers, their Families and Army civilians are “well-led, well-supported and well-cared for.”

Also top priorities for Esper, he said, are modernization, effi ciency and, most-importantly, readiness.

“This means that units are fully manned, weapons and equipment are well maintained, munitions stocks are suffi cient and training — particularly for high-end combat — is ample, rigorous and realistic,” Esper wrote.

A 1986 graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, Esper served on active duty for over 10 years before transitioning into the Reserve, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel.

His service included a deployment with the 101st Airborne Division during Operation Desert Storm.

Following his active-duty service, Esper served in a number of think tank and congressional policy adviser roles in Washington.

From 2002-2004, he became the deputy assistant secretary of Defense for Negotiations Policy and from 2004-2006, he served as director of national security affairs in the Offi ce of the Senate Majority Leader.

After serving in a number of other leadership

positions with industry and government, he became vice president of government relations at Raytheon in 2010, the position he held before his confi rmation to become secretary of the Army.

Esper earned a master’s degree in public admin-istration from Harvard in 1995 and a doctorate from George Washington University in 2008.

He graduated from Laurel Highlands High School in Uniontown, Pennsylvania’ in 1982.

As secretary of the Army, Esper has statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the U.S. Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, instal-lations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications and fi nancial management.

The position of secretary of the Army was estab-lished by the National Defense Act of 1947.

“ With the Army engaged in over 140 countries around the world … readiness must be our top priority.”

— Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper


Sweepstakes to add holiday cheerArmy & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs

The nation’s military exchanges and the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) are joining forces to put some jingle back in military shoppers’ pockets by picking up the tab on their Military Star cards with the “Your Holiday Bill Is On Us” sweepstakes.

Now in its fourth year, the Exchange is partnering with the entire military resale community to offer Military Star card shoppers a chance to enter everywhere the card is accepted, including all military exchanges and commissaries, and online at shopmyexchange.com and mynavyexchange.com.

The sweepstakes runs through Dec. 31. Each transaction counts as one entry.

“Just by using your Military Star card, you could win big,” said Fort Carson Exchange General Manager Lawrence Simmons Jr. “One swipe could go a long way toward paying for your holiday gifts this year.”

Five grand-prize winners will have their Military Star card bill paid in full up to $8,200, with a minimum prize of $2,500. Ten second-prize winners will be awarded a $1,000 credit on their Military Star card statement, while 25 third-place winners will receive a $500 credit. Winners with a balance less than their prize amount will receive a credit on their account.

Winners of the sweepstakes will be randomly selected and announced on or about Jan. 30.

Engineer team receives Net Zero champion honorBy Susan C. GalentineDirectorate of Public Works Net Zero outreach

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Group Engineer Office team was recognized as Net Zero champions by Deputy Garrison Commander Roderick Chisholm during the Nov. 16 Fall Facility Manager Refresher Training at The Hub.

Capt. Jordon Weber, 1st Lt. Scott Ratzer, Staff Sgt. Kristen Collison and Staff Sgt. Kasey Souza were honored for their Net Zero energy, water and waste efforts.

The 10th SFG(A) Group Engineer Office team was noted for taking the initiative to reinvigorate the unit’s facility manage-ment program this summer. Team members visited each building in their footprint to find, assign and send facility managers to the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Facility Management Class, which team members also attended to better

understand how they can support their units through working with DPW. The team also provided direct repair assistance to 10th SFG(A) buildings where they are able to use their resources to resolve facility problems.

Attended by civilian and military facility managers, the training provided information about support available in the maintenance and repair of buildings and the role managers play in supporting energy and water conser-vation and waste reduction goals.

Doug Homa, DPW Operations and Maintenance Division chief, said he appre-ciates the facility managers taking the lead on energy conservation, noting that their efforts help further energy independence.

Call 526-4320 for more information about the DPW Facility Management Program and Net Zero efforts. Call the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to report building repair or maintenance issues.

Workshop sheds light on adoption laws, processStory and photo by Spc. Anthony Bryant4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

A diverse group of military Families con-verged at the Armed Services YMCA in Colorado Springs Nov. 17 to find adoption agencies that best fit their needs and meet with legal counsel to discuss adoption laws and processes.

Representatives from Fort Carson, the Air Force Academy and Peterson and Schriever Air Force bases alternate hosting the annual adoption workshop and fair for military Families.

The event is designed to educate and guide Families on U.S. and international adoption processes, income tax implications and military policies regarding adoption.

Jesus Gaytan, Air Force Academy community readi-ness specialist and event coordinator, said he hoped the seminar provided answers to the questions prospective adoptive Families had, such as timelines and costs.

“Hopefully folks leave with a better sense of navigation … with a clear sense of a road map of how to navigate around roadblocks,” said Gaytan. “Hopefully, people leave here with less anxiety.”

The Air Force Academy Airman and Family Readiness Center coordinated with adoption agencies throughout Colorado, from public to private faith-based agencies, to provide Families a variety of options.

Capt. Evan D. Hoyt, commander, Company F, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and his wife, Kelly Hoyt, were among panelists who shared their obstacles to adopting a child.

“Evan and I have been married for 10 years,” said Kelly Hoyt. “We have two biological children — two boys who are 6 and 4 — and we have always wanted to adopt. That has always been the plan for our Family.”

After Kelly Hoyt started cold-calling adoption agen-cies in Michigan, where she and her husband are both permanent residents, the Hoyts settled on an agency that Evan Hoyt’s parents worked with in the past.

The Hoyts ultimately said they could’ve gone with a better adoption agency that had experience working with military Families and that understood their obligations and life cycle.

Active-duty Families need specific accommodations for instances such as a permanent change of station where a cross-state move would initiate different state laws during the adoption process.

“We definitely made some mistakes and we learned a lot about adoption,” said Evan Hoyt. “If we can be of any benefit to you about the process, we’ll tell our story about how we did it (and) maybe that’ll stir some questions.”

The Hoyts advised attendees to ask questions to

find the agency that is the best fit for them.“Take the leap,” said Evan Hoyt. “If you know

this is what you want to do … and what your heart is into, I would just say do it.”

Contact Army Community Service (ACS) at 526-4590 or visit http://www.carson.army.mil/WFCPDigitalSignage/ChildYouthServices/AdoptionResources.html for more information and adoption resources.

Capt. Evan D. Hoyt, commander, Company F, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and his wife, Kelly Hoyt, share their experi-ence of adopting their daughter, Nora, during an adoption workshop and fair Nov. 17 at the Armed Services YMCA in Colorado Springs.

While Sheri Ferguson was surprised to find she was selected to receive the award, the Kokomo, Indiana, native was cel-ebrated by her family back home.

“My family, especially my husband who is also a DOD employee, was so proud of me,” she said. “I think he told every-one he knew about it. He has always been supportive of my career decisions.”

Sheri Ferguson said she

continues to stay committed to high reliability in health care quality and safety.

“My work ethic and devotion to duty will not change,” she said.

As a valued member of the EACH team, Sheri Ferguson continues to set the bar for excellence at Army Medical Department Activity Command-Fort Carson.

“Sheri represents our unit with professionalism, expertise and compassion,” said Garman. “Her selection is emblematic of the outstanding civilian em-ployees who work at Evans.”

AwardFrom Page 1

Sheri L. Ferguson, deputy to the commander for quality

and safety, Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH),

receives a Distinguished Civilian Service Award Nov.

16 at the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes. She is joined by Col.

Patrick M. Garman, EACH commander; Anthony M. Kurta,

left, performing the duties of undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, and Michael L. Rhodes, director of

administration in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michel’le Stokes


Military

Story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alexandra Hays U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs

DOUALA, Cameroon — With his uniform shirt soaked with sweat, Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Crenshaw calmly halts the Cameroonian soldier in front of him.

“Stop, you’re dead,” Crenshaw said.It’s 9 a.m. in Douala, and the

humidity is pervasive. Crenshaw, an explosive ordnance disposal technician and team leader, is overseeing a practi-cal exercise — one in which the real-life applications can mean life or death.

Crenshaw is one of a handful of explosive ordnance disposal Soldiers from the 764th Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), who came to Cameroon at the request of U.S. Army Africa during Counter Improvised Explosive Device-Defeat Phase I training. Held Oct. 23 to Nov. 17, the training was designed to help Cameroonian troops learn more about IEDs and how to dispose of them safely.

IEDs are a favorite weapon among terrorist organizations. Cameroon’s armed forces regularly deploy to northern Cameroon — an area where the violent extremist organization Boko Haram operates. According to the United Nations, attacks by Boko Haram have displaced up to 2 million people in the countries of Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad

and Niger, and have claimed the lives of up to 15,000 people since 2009.

Crenshaw and his team, many with experience countering IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan, were deployed here to provide potentially lifesaving training in the fight against violent extremism.

“We’re here passing on the knowl-edge that will hopefully save these guys’ lives,” Crenshaw said. “It will make them slow down; make them think about it before they just run into a situation.”

He explained that the students in the course come from different military departments — engineers, presidential guard and the rapid response brigade — and have had little to no IED-specific training in the past.

“We’re trying to help them get ahead of the game — teach them how bad it could be, and teach safe methods now,” he said.

The American Soldiers taught the Cameroonian troops the types of IEDs they might encounter, including vehicle-borne IEDs, suicide vests, IEDs buried in the ground, weapons caches and more.

“This training is relevant,” Crenshaw said. “When we start our training we usually ask what the threats are. Their leadership told us that the big threats they’re seeing are vehicle-borne IEDs and suicide vests.”

1st Lt. Jacob Schall, left, platoon leader, 764th Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), instructs Cameroonian troops how to work with vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices during Exercise Counter Improvised Explosive Device-Defeat Phase I training in Douala, Cameroon, Nov. 15.

Counter IED tactics

EOD Soldiers train Cameroonian troops

See IED on Page 12


A Soldier assigned to 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, scans for threats, weapon ready, while conducting a blank-fi re rehearsal Nov. 4 at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, La.

Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade

Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,

take movement guidance Nov. 12

during the brigade’s rotation at the Joint Readiness Training

Center, Fort Polk, La.

2IBCT fi ghts, certifi es during JRTC rotationBy Staff Sgt. Micah VanDyke

nd Infantry rigade Co bat Tea Public Affairs Offi ce 4th Infantry Division

FORT POLK, La. — In the wee hours of the night trudging chest-high through the murky, cold swamps and dense forest of Louisiana, hundreds of Soldiers viewing their surroundings through night vision goggles endured miles of extreme conditions to stay undetected from simulated enemy forces.

The movement was a part of a surprise attack that allowed Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, to engage the enemy 24 hours earlier than they had expected, allowing the brigade to secure and hold a key location, the training scenario’s embassy, from enemy control.

More than 6,000 Soldiers with the 2nd IBCT and other 4th Inf. Div. units joined together with nearly 2,000 service members from other active Army, National Guard and British Army units to take part in Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) Rotation 18-02, at Fort Polk, Louisiana, from Oct. 21 through Nov. 22.

JRTC is a scenario-based combat training zone that is 162-square miles and includes more than 10 authentic- looking towns fi lled with civilian actors who play roles ranging from police chief to the mayor.

“The Army, and JRTC here at Fort Polk, has tried to create an environment that looks, feels, and smells like a foreign country; with a scenario behind it that

A Soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participates in a blank-fi re rehearsal at the live fi re iteration as part of more than 6,000 Soldiers who entered the “box” to take part in Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation 18-02 at Fort Polk, La., from Oct. 21 to Nov. 22.

See JRTC on Page 12

Photos by Joint Readiness Training Center Public Affairs Offi ce


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By Alexandra SheaMountaineer staff

Culinary specialists from across Fort Carson had an opportunity to express their creativity and culinary skills during the annual Thanksgiving dining facility (DFAC) competition held Nov. 22-23.

Each facility displayed various creations during the holiday meal that was served to Soldiers, post civilians and their Family members by command teams from across the brigades and community leaders.

DFAC staffs chose a holiday theme and the culinary specialists let their imaginations and competitive spirits take flight as each DFAC was filled with centerpieces and decorations ranging from custom created cakes to ice sculptures to sugar art.

A panel of judges to include the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command teams and the installation food program management team inspected each DFAC.

The 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) LaRochelle DFAC took top honors for best decorations. The facility was covered in Luau-themed decorations and what looked like a roasted pig, which seemed to be the most popular entrée. Soldiers assigned to the facility also performed a Haka, a traditional dance and war cry of the Maori culture during the meal.

The best centerpiece award went to the team at the Stack DFAC for their festively decorated turkey that stood over 4 feet tall and was made almost entirely of

chocolate and fondant. Spc. Tamarcus Mitchell, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, teamed with fellow culinary specialists to conquer the massive project.

“It took me three to four days to make, coming in from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,” said Mitchell. “I am very proud (of this turkey), I had the vision, and it finally came together.”

The Stack DFAC culi-nary team recently returned from a field training exercise that left them little time to prepare for the competition and holiday meal. Through hard work and dedication the team presented a large holiday spread that served over 700 Soldiers and created award-winning decorations, setting the bar high for next year’s competition.

“I was extremely proud of these Soldiers,” said Sgt. 1st Class Corey Wood, Stack DFAC manager, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st SBCT. “A lot of

the meal was made from scratch. The entire team had 10 days to prepare, and they did an exceptional job.”

The annual competition helped Soldiers learn about the rich history of their units, provided an oppor-tunity to show off their creative skills and to build esprit de corps.

Sgt. 1st Class Steve Behr arrived at the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, a month before the competition, but immedi-ately incorporated himself into the Wolf DFAC team and spent eight hours turning 500-pound blocks of ice into works of art. Behr made an ice sculpture that included the

iconic 4th Infantry Division ivy patch and the division’s motto “Steadfast and Loyal” and also assisted other DFAC teams to create their ice sculptures.

“My job wasn’t to compete, but to share my knowl-edge with other people so someone else knows how to do this after I (am gone),” said Behr.

While many Soldiers were unable to travel home to be with Family during Thanksgiving, the DFACs filled the void of the traditional American holiday meal by offering extended menu items that included fresh shrimp, crab legs, turkey and ham. Various desserts were also offered to include cakes, cupcakes and delicate pastries.

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Spc. Tamarcus Mitchell, culinary specialist, 299th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, spent four days creating this turkey that stands over 4 feet tall and is made almost entirely of cello chocolate and fondant. The creation helped the Stack Dining Facility win the best centerpiece award during the annual Thanksgiving competition held Nov. 22-23.

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A culinary specialist assigned to 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) makes adjustments to a luau-inspired fruit display in preparation for the unit’s Thanksgiving feast Nov. 22. The display helped the LaRochelle Dining Facility staff earn the best decoration award.

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FORT POLK, La. — Fifty Soldiers raised their right hands to extend their service contracts during a mass re-enlistment ceremony conducted by Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, com-manding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) War Memorial Nov. 15.

The ceremony followed several months of military training for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., Soldiers, which included a combined arms live-fire exer-cise, brigade-level field exercise Warrior Strike, and culminated with a Combined Training Center Validation Exercise at JRTC.

“After a very intense training event, the re-enlistment ceremony was a nice break and felt very rewarding,” said Sgt. 1st Class Ken Mylenek, senior human resources sergeant, 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, who re-enlisted for four years. “Having Maj. Gen. George, who is prior enlisted, conduct the ceremony gave the ceremony an extra level of significance.”

The event was organized by Master Sgt. Edward Zezlina, senior career counselor, 2nd IBCT, who United States Army

Forces Command recently named the Brigade Combat Team Senior Career Counselor of the Year.

“The Army offers a variety of career options and significant bonuses for Soldiers’ continued service,” said Zezlina. “These 50 Soldiers are taking every advantage of all the Army has to offer.”

The re-enlisting Soldiers received a collective total of $714,500 in re-enlistment bonuses, with some receiving as high as $70,000.

“Now may be a better time to re-enlist than ever,” said Zezlina. “The Army is growing, which leads to increased re-enlistment incentives and promotion rates.”

Beyond the bonuses, many Soldiers who re-enlist receive additional options such as a professional school, choice of duty station or an overseas duty assignment as a term of their re-enlistment contract. Nearly 25 percent of the Soldiers selected the option for stabilization which allows them to stay at Fort Carson and serve an additional tour in the brigade.

“I am extremely proud of the accomplishments of our Soldiers,” said 2nd IBCT Command Sgt. Maj. Anton Hillig. “The fact that so many Soldiers re-enlisted for stabilization is a testament to the pride and unit cohesion that our Soldiers feel toward the ‘Warhorse’ Brigade.”

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, re-enlists 50 Soldiers with 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., Nov. 15 at

the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) War Memorial on Fort Polk, La. The Soldiers re-enlisted for a cumulative 235 years of service.

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Hours of operationFort Carson Retirement Services — operates

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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 coordi-nated on case-by-case basis.

• Subsistence Support Management Office, building 350 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m.; call 526-4086/5195.

• Post Supply Support Activity, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-9094.

• Installation Property Book Office, building 330 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30- 4 p.m.; call 526-5984.

• Post Laundry, building 1525 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Last customer served at 3:30 p.m.; call 526-8804.

• Bulk fuel point — Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.

• Hazardous Material Control Center, building 400/406 — Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact administration operations at 526-5349 or the warehouse at 526-2979.

DPW Work Management Branch — located in building 1219, is responsible for processing work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, DA Form 4283 — is open for processing work

orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer 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 transportation 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.

riefings Casualty Notification/Assis tance Officer training

— 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.

Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement Services.html. Call 526-2840 for details.

ETS briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Transitions.html. Call 526-2240/ 8458 for details.

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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, mentors and evaluators. The COMET Team also offers 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) training; Army Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program; and motor pool shop operations; that can be scheduled for individual or group training. For additional information or to schedule training, visit the COMET team in building 1435, room 193, or contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 or [email protected].

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Left: A Green Beret assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), loads a magazine before a Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat (SFAUC) training exercise near Stuttgart, Germany, Nov. 16. Above: Green Berets assigned to 1st Bn., 10th SFG(A), prepare to enter and then clear a room during an SFAUC training exercise near Stuttgart Nov. 16. The exercise tested the Green Berets’ ability to lead direct action strikes in urban areas. Urban combat is a skill 10th SFG(A) routinely trains on with multinational Special Operations partners.


Fort Carson dining a ilities o rs o o erationDFAC Stack Wolf Warfighter Wilderness Road aRochelle th SFG A Friday Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.

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Reassignment briefings — visit http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Briefings/Levy.html.

Disposition Services Colorado Springs — located at 1475 Wickersham Blvd., building 324, conducts orientations by appointment. The orien tations discuss Disposition Services’ processes to include turning in excess property, reutilizing government property, web-based tools available, special handling of property and environ mental needs. To schedule an orientation training, call 352-4186; for receiving/turn-in questions, call 526-9689; for environ mental questions, 526-0289; and reutilization/transfer/ donation RTD, call 466-7002.

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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military and civilian facilities by calling 526-5141. Leave a message that includes requestor’s

name, building number, room number and phone number; a brief explanation of the problem; and where the pest problem is located (be specific). The pest management contractor, Mug-A-Bug Pest Control, will respond within five working days, Monday-Friday, between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The person who places the service call may or may not see the pest management contractor responding to the call. If, however, the worker cannot find the pest problem, he will attempt to make contact with the requestor. The pest management office is not manned at all times as the contractors are responding to pest control calls, therefore requesters must leave a message. Voicemail messages are checked three times a day Monday through Friday. To report pest emergencies, Call the Directorate of Public Works pest control contracting officer represen-tative at 719-491-8603.

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desk at 526-4345.• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey

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Crenshaw said it was rewarding to see the growth in the students from the first day of the four-week course to graduation.

“This training is essential, and it is really the heart of the struggle against groups who are waging asymmetric war-fare (in Cameroon),” said Cameroonian Armed Forces Maj. Rene Didier Bekada, deputy commandant of the Cameroonian Armed Forces engineering school.

Bekada said the training increased the Cameroonian soldiers’ capacity.

“The U.S. instructors have vast experience … and so during this training we are really profiting from their experience in counter-IED,” he said.

1st Lt. Jacob Schall, platoon leader, 764th Ord., said his team is one of many partnering with militaries in West African nations.

“We come here and we teach them the very basics of IED defeat … hopefully

they can take that expertise and take it to wherever they are deployed to and help educate their fellow soldiers,” he said.

Schall said he witnessed clear improvement in the Cameroonian troops’ counter-IED skills through the training.

“They have a firm grasp of being as safe as possible, which is the whole point here — to increase your survivability and freedom of movement,” Schall said.

This is the first phase of the exercise in fiscal 2018 — the 764th Ord. team is scheduled to return to Cameroon in the spring to run two more cycles of the same exercise with new groups of Cameroonian soldiers.

“We’re very concerned about the long-term fight that they’re going to have,” said Crenshaw, explaining that IED threats become more complex as extremists gain experience.

“It means a lot to me personally,” Crenshaw said. “I’ve done the fight. I’ve done what they’re going to do, and I know how dangerous it is. I’ve been on both sides of the effects of it, so it means everything (to me).”

IEDFrom Page 5

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Spc. Mathew Manuel, right, explosive ordnance disposal technician, 764th Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), receives assistance from a translator, left, as he leads an after-action review with Cameroonian soldiers after an explosive device removal practical exercise during Exercise Counter Improvised Explosive Device-Defeat Phase I training in Douala, Cameroon, Nov. 14.

makes us believe we’re conducting opera-tions overseas,” said Col. Dave Zinn, 2nd IBCT commander. “We had a challenging fight. I think at various points in this training operation we had Soldiers who were tired, cold, wet, hungry and ex-hausted from walking long distances and living out in the woods for days on end.”

As the only light infantry brigade combat team in III Corps, the “Warhorse” Soldiers are well suited for harsh arduous conditions required to perform at the Army’s pinnacle training event that

certifies them ready and capable of deploying to combat operations overseas.

“We were asked to accomplish some tough missions against a very determined and challenging enemy … that attacked us with chemical strikes, artillery and even had enemies disguised as civilians hiding in the towns,” said Zinn. “We were challenged across the board with a tough fight,” he added.

One of the primary milestones required of a brigade combat team is to certify during a battalion live-fire exercise that simulates large-scale combat operations.

“The live fire went very well,” said Lt. Col. Troy Mills, commander,

1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. “We’ve really come a long way … at the battalion live-fire, allowing us to integrate, not only direct fire weapons systems but our outstanding Sappers, internal indirect fire assets as well as integrate with (2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd IBCT). The foundation that we have and the ability for us to be lethal through the training events that we conducted here allows us to fight any modern threat we may face.”

2nd IBCT headquarters sections had great success from the brigade aviation element, gaining control of air space within 18 hours — the requirement is 48 hours — to the electronic warfare section

preventing multiple enemy fire missions, and the information operations cell shaping the civilian population’s percep-tion of the U.S. troops.

According to Maj. Paul Schumacher, brigade intelligence officer in charge, his intelligence cell was highly successful in predicting where the enemy was located, which allowed the brigade to decide how and where to attack them.

“The end state is to improve and get better, to understand ourselves — have a better assessment of what our strengths are and to know those things we need to improve,” said Zinn. “We left JRTC more trained and better prepared than when we arrived.”

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By Scott PraterMountaineer staff

Native American culture and the accomplishments of Native American Soldiers were highlighted during the American Indian Heritage Month observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center Monday.

The 4th Infantry Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion hosted the event, which focused on the theme — “Standing Together.”

The observance featured native artwork, a traditional Native American meal, a performance from a local Native American dance team and a presentation from keynote speaker Don Coyhis, founder of a local nonprofi t organization that was developed to assist Native American communities.

As part of the observance, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson Deputy Commander Col. David M. Hodne spoke about the impacts Native Americans have had in the armed forces. He said there are currently more

than 9,000 Native Americans serving in the Army and that he was thankful for having the opportunity to take part in Monday’s event.

“This observance helps show-case our Army’s diversity,” he said. “America’s Army will continue to leverage the strength of our diverse, all-volunteer force. The Army’s diversity is refl ective of the nation we serve, implies opportunity for everyone and contributes to overall readiness and accomplishment of every mission we undertake.”

Currently, there are 567 federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and more than 100 state recognized tribes. There are also more than 140,000 American Indian veterans living in the U.S., according to Department of Defense statistics.

While recognizing the accom-plishments of Native American Soldiers, including Medal of Honor recipients, the observance also showcased Native American culture, highlighted by Team Bearsheart, a local multigenerational Native American dance group, which per-formed a number of traditional dances.

Coyhis said it is important for Native American communities to sustain tribal culture as it helps community members maintain an emotional, mental, physical and spiritual balance.

As the founder and president of White Bison, Inc., Coyhis originally set out to raise awareness and treat

alcoholism among American Indian youths on reservations. After studying the underlying causes of alcoholism, White Bison’s mission expanded to address the issues of drug addiction and dysfunctional families and relationships.

During his research, Coyhis learned that many Native American families suffered from historical or intergenerational trauma. This trauma was a result of the U.S. government’s 20th century practice of pulling native children away from their families and sending them to boarding schools, where the children were immersed in European-American culture and forbidden to speak their native languages.

“We now focus on healing that intergenerational trauma,” Coyhis said.

White Bison and other Native American organizations now help communities thrive by developing culturally based programs to address unresolved grief and traumatic loss due to inter-generational trauma.

“Part of this healing involves the idea of come-together time,” Coyhis said. “We can look all over the planet now and things are happening to where you can no longer work in isolation. We need to look past our red, yellow, black and white ‘Earth suits’ and start working together. The Army is a great model for how that works.”

National American Indian Heritage Month has been offi cially observed each November since 1990, when communities gather to celebrate the heritage, history, art, traditions and customs of American Indians and Native Alaskans. This year’s theme, “Standing Together,” was provided by the Society of American Indian Government Employees.

Photo by Sgt. Micah Merrill

Brad Bearsheart performs the men’s warrior spirit dance in full Native American regalia Monday at the annual Native American Indian Heritage Month observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center. Bearsheart is part of the Lakota tribe and an Army veteran who last served at Fort Carson.

Photo by Scott Prater

Connectivity, diversity themes for annual observance“ The Army’s diversity is

reflective of the nation we serve, implies opportunity for everyone and contributes to overall readiness and accomplishment of every mission we undertake.”

— Col. David M. Hodne

Nathaniel Bearsheart, left, and Ella Bearsheart of the Team Bearsheart Native American dance group, perform a traditional hoop dance during the National American Indian Heritage Month observance at the Elkhorn Conference Center Monday.


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Fort Carson culinary specialists continue d to show their support for local community members by partnering with the Colorado Springs Salvation Army to provide a Thanksgiving meal for those who might otherwise go without.

For 27 years volunteer Soldiers have given their time and culinary skills to ensure the mission was a success.

“This is an amazing picture of the community coming together to bring food and holiday cheer to those in need,” said Salvation Army Corps Capt. David Kauffman.

The culinary specialist team greeted Kauffman and his associates early morning Nov. 17 as about 300 frozen turkeys arrived at the Fort Carson Culinary Academy loading dock. The academy’s kitchen is one of a few locations found across Colorado Springs that can handle the load of birds and the approximate 96-hour cooking marathon that took place starting Nov. 18.

“We started preparing (Nov. 19) at midnight,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Scozzafava, culinary NCO. “Three separate shifts working around the clock — it takes Army dedication to do this.”

Scozzafava, a six-year veteran of the Salvation Army Thanksgiving meal mission, along with his team of volunteers, began seasoning, basting and cooking the turkeys that would feed more than 3,000 people on Thanksgiving Day.

Not only was the team responsible for the entrée, they also tackled 1,200 pounds of green beans, 240 pounds of stuffi ng and 200 pounds of mashed potatoes. Other local volunteers would provide hundreds of desserts and gravy to complete the meal.

After the turkeys turned the perfect golden brown color, the volunteers hand carved each bird and prepared the meat for storage.

In the early hours Thanksgiving Day, the Soldiers gathered at the academy loading dock again to carry tray after tray of the meat into a truck that would distribute the meals to various locations in Colorado Springs, Fountain Valley, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park.

The 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command team, Maj. Gen. Randy A. George and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny, met the Soldiers as the last of the food was loaded to personally thank each volunteer and present awards as a small token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication to the completion of the mission.

George and Metheny, along with a battalion of goodwill Samaritans, would follow the truck to the Colorado Springs Salvation Army dining hall. Once inside, aprons were tied on and sleeves were rolled up as hundreds of men, women and children waited patiently to receive their hot meal and dessert.

“I could be home right now but I would rather be here helping my fellow man,” said Pfc. John Hewston, 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion. “I’m thankful for the opportunities that I’ve been given, it’s only right that I give back.”

Photo by Capt. Alexander H. Chung

Maj. Gen. Randy A. George, right, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson; his wife, Patty George; and Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy L. Metheny, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, serve Thanksgiving meals at the Colorado Springs Salvation Army Nov. 23.

Sgt. 1st Class Ronald Francis, right, 759th Military Police Battalion, passes multiple frozen turkeys to Staff Sgt. Josh Pullen, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Nov. 17 at the Fort Carson Culinary Academy. About 300 turkeys were delivered to Fort Carson to be prepared prior to delivery to various Salvation Army locations in Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Fountain Valley and Woodland Park.

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Pfc. John Hewston, 984th Military Police Company, 759th Military Police Battalion, carves one of 300 turkeys prepared at the Fort Carson Culinary Academy Nov. 22. Fort

Carson volunteers partnered with the Salvation Army to prepare a Thanksgiving meal that feeds about 3,000 local community members in need.


Claims to the estateSgt. 1st Class Stephen B. Cribben — With deepest

regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call Capt. Jordon J. Weber at 717-368-2792.

General announcementsExceptional 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.

Civilian Assistance Services — provides short-term assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting work-place productivity and well-being. Worksite inter-ventions 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 avail-able through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confidential inquiry.

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 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.

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for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) holds a Colorado Construction, Building and Trades Employer Day for transitioning Soldiers, veterans and Family members Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event will be at SFL-TAP, building 6237, room 107, 1616 Elwell Street, which is across the street from Carson Middle School.

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Course — is offered by the American Red Cross on Fort Carson. Applications are avail-able at the hospital office and are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 8. No late applications will be accepted. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a military identification card, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be a U.S. citizen. Interviews will take place Jan. 15-16. The course will run April 16 through June 22 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the hospital Red Cross office at 526-7144 for more information.

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Like many dads in America, Tim Jones decided to take his family on a special trip to Disney World. When he announced the news, everyone was excited, except for its recently adopted daughter.

She was previously adopted by another family,but never integrated, and eventually the adoption was dissolved. Her previous family also vacationed at Disney World, but for whatever reason she always stayed home with a family friend. To her, it happened

because she did something wrong. So for the young girl, the happy news was merely history repeating itself.

Over the next couple of weeks, Jones noticed that

his adopted daughter was acting out more and more, and with greater intensity. The

closer the trip, the greater the stream of devilish

behavior. She stole food, disrespected her parents, lied and insulted her siblings.

Finally, he pulled his daughter into his lap for a talk. Before he said a word, she fl atly stated with contempt, “I know what you’re going to do. You’re not going to take me to Disney World, are you?”

He replied with a question, “Is this trip something we’re doing as a family?”

She nodded with teary eyes.He continued, “Are you part of this family?” She nodded again. “Then, you’re going with us. Sure, there may be

some consequences to help you remember what’s right and wrong — but you’re part of our family, and we’re not leaving you behind.”

After their fi rst day at Disney World, Jones asked his daughter how she liked it. She paused, snuggled close to him and said, “Daddy, I fi nally got to go to Disney World, but it wasn’t because I was good, it’s because I’m yours.”

Belonging is a powerful emotion. Being connected to a family, loved ones, a church or a community is a great human need. It comes with acceptance, affi rmation and approval. The opposite — loneliness — is the absence of connection; it is a powerful drag on the human spirit. David in the Old Testament knew of loneliness and rejection and says this, “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path … ” Psalm 27:10-11. The path is always one where there is connectedness.

Reaching out to the divine is the fi rst step.

Connections

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 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. Contact Malasri at 526-2428, 562-395-2688 or [email protected] for details.

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

Latter-day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Sacrament Service is held at Veterans Chapel, building 2359, corner of Titus and Magrath avenues, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. It includes the Sacrament Meeting, Sunday school and auxiliary. Come worship Christ, partake of the Holy Sacrament and strengthen one another in the faith. All are welcome. Contact Capt. Benjamin Reed, chaplain, at 524-1741, 235-3606 or [email protected].

Buddhist

RSO holds Bethlehem Bash

The Fort Carson Religious Support Offi ce will host a free Bethlehem Bash Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Religious Education Center, located at the corner of Barkeley Avenue and Hogan Street.

Children ages 5-10 will have a Christmas snack and participate in activi-ties and make-it, take-it crafts. The event provides an opportunity for parents to have three kid-free hours for holiday shopping.

Preregistration is required. Registration forms are available at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel or by emailing [email protected].

Catholic community holds Feast of Our Lady

of GuadalupeFather Joe Lea invites the community to

celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 12 at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel.

The service begins at 6:30 p.m. with a rosary to honor the blessed mother with the Mass promptly beginning at 7 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated in Spanish and followed by a fellowship with hot chocolate and sweet bread. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their country of origin’s traditional dress to participate in the procession to honor the blessed mother. All are welcome.

Choir practices will be held at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel Dec. 9 at 9 a.m.

Come celebrate this feast day.

• 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


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 commu-nity 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 non-profit, 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.

VIN verification — Colorado Vehicle Identification Number verifications are conducted at the Fort Carson Police Station, building 2700, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Evans Army Community Hospital (EACH) offers online payments — EACH offers an online payment option. Pay.gov is a convenient and quick way to make electronic payments to federal government agencies with credit cards, debit cards or direct debit. This is a secure service provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Paying online is the preferred method for paying EACH medical bills. Visit http://www.evans.amedd.army.mil/RMD/pay-gov.htm for more information.

Pay for medical records online — The Evans Army Community Hospital Release of Information section has partnered with the Department of the Treasury, DFAS Pay.gov and EACH Resource Management Division/Uniform Business Office to offer patients the option to pay for copies of their medical records through Pay.gov. Patients who need duplicate copies of medical records, as well as insurance agencies and legal offices now have the option to use Pay.gov for copy record charges ($14 for a digital record or $20.80 for a paper record, which includes search and processing, plus 13 cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/start/72613275 for more information.

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 communicating securely with your health care teams. Learn more at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

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As Thanksgiving gives way to the season of candy canes, hot cocoa and sleigh bells in the snow, Acacia Park continues a tradition of romantic evenings and family gatherings in the park as locals and visitors alike can take in the lights of downtown while ice skating in an open rink.

Located just minutes away in downtown Colorado Springs, the skating rink can be found in Acacia Park. Seasonal music plays softly as families and couples lace their skates for a day or evening of fun for all skill levels. Personally owned skates are welcomed and rentals are available along with five-gallon

buckets beginners can use to steady themselves across the ice.

The season began Nov. 14 and continues until Jan. 15. The park will host a variety of events to include Tiger Night when the public can skate with members of the Colorado College men’s hockey team, Superhero skate night when those dressed as their favorite crime fighter receive $1 off admission and Skatefest with U.S. Figure Skating when skaters of all levels can participate in a free group lesson.

The rink will host Destination PyeongChang Skate with Team USA Thursday as the highlight event of the season. During this event, the public is invited to the rink from 4-6 p.m. to help celebrate the Olympic Winter Games and show support to 2018 Team USA members. Team members will be

available for autographs, photo opportunities and will provide a short demonstration of their graceful and awe-inspiring skills they will use while competing in South Korea.

While skating in the park, layers of clothing are recommended as the temperature can vary throughout the day. Skates are available to rent for a small fee. Military receive a $1 discount on admission with identification. Check the online schedule for event dates and daily skate times as they vary.

Travel distance8 miles

HoursMonday-Thursday, 6-9 p.m.Friday, 4-10 p.m.Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cost$10 per person, including skate rentalChildren 4 and under free with adult admission

Contact Acacia Park115 East Platte Ave.Colorado Springs, CO 80903719-385-5983https://downtowncs.com/event/skate-in-the-park/

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers evenings under the stars, both natural and electric. The zoo will bring the Colorado Springs area Electric Safari for 20 nights, Dec. 8 through New Year’s Day, except for Christmas Eve.

To celebrate the holiday season, the zoo has been redecorated with over 85 light sculptures spread across 50 acres of animal enclosures and nature areas.

While the weather may be cooler, the zoo will offer special animal encounters and talks hosted by the zookeepers each night, mostly indoors. Warming fires will be set up across the zoo grounds and guests will have a chance to learn about the Amur tiger or come face to face with the zoo’s smaller animals during the reptile encounter.

Santa Claus will make an appearance each night at the Safari Lodge in the African Rift Valley until he returns to his mission of spreading joy and cheer on Christmas Eve. The lodge will also offer children a chance to write a letter to Santa, light displays and a fire to warm up by before heading out for more zoo adventure.

Select animal exhibits will also be open throughout the Electric Safari nights to include the giraffe barn, Scutes Family Gallery, Asian Highlands and Monkey Pavilion. The Sky Ride and iconic carousel will also be operating during these special event evenings for an additional fee.

The Grizzly Grill will offer guests a chance to rest their feet and enjoy hot beverages and snacks.

The zoo has smooth paved pathways leading to all exhibits making this event suitable for all family members, even those in strollers. A shuttle will be available for a small fee to take guests to the exhibits located at the top of the zoo grounds. Warm layers of clothing are highly encouraged as temperatures can drop rapidly.

Travel distance7 miles

CostZoo only Adults, $9.75Seniors, $8.75 Children 3-11, $6.75 Ages 2 and younger, 75 cents

Hours Dec. 8 through Jan. 1 (except Christmas Eve), 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Ice skate at Acacia Park

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Two figure skating students showcase their skating skills during the Acacia Park Skating Rink grand opening Nov. 14. This skating rink is the only open air rink in the city and is located in Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs.

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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari nights features more than 85 light sculptures spread across the 50-acre park. Guests can enjoy special animal encounters and zookeeper talks each night.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers guests evenings under the stars during its annual Electric Safari Dec. 8 through New Year’s, except for Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will make an appearance each evening until Christmas Eve.

Contact Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo RoadColorado Springs, CO 80906719-633-9925 http://www.cmzoo.org/index.php/ guest-information/zoo-events/ electric-safari/


Old Colorado City Christmas activities in Old Colorado City include

a chance to visit with Santa every weekend through Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Santa’s Workshop, 2324 W. Colorado Ave.,

a block east of Bancroft Park. A photographer is on hand to capture the moment.

While you’re in the neighborhood, take a stroll along historic Colorado Avenue. There are holiday lights, unique shops and boutiques, antique stores, sweet shops, a French bakery, and a British shop. Learn about the city’s history from its founding in 1859 at the History Center, 1 S. 24th St. Visit Michael Garman’s Museum and Gallery at 2418 W. Colorado Ave. and Magic Town. Stop by the Simpich Character

Doll Museum in the building where the dolls were made for 30 years. The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Afternoon marionette shows for children 6 and older are in the Simpich building; call 465-2492 for ticket information.

Cripple CreekFor a different take on holiday lights, take a self-guided tour of the headframes on the 1890s-era mines in the Cripple Creek area. They are decorated for the holidays Friday-Sunday, 6-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Cripple Creek is about an hour’s drive from Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west to Divide, then take Highway 67 south to Cripple Creek.

PuebloThe Buell Children’s Museum, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. in Pueblo, has its seasonal exhibit, “Season of Enchantment,” that runs through Jan. 6. There’s the traditional Teddy Bear tree and holiday crafts and traditions. Hours of the museum are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Call

719-295-7200 for more information.“ElectriCritters” is at the Pueblo Zoo from

5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 8-10, 15-23 and 26-30. The 25-year-old event includes 150 creations with a quarter million lights and hot chocolate and treats available at the Candy Cane Café. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for children. The zoo is in City Park, at 3455 Nuckolls Ave.; call 719-561-1452 for more information.

Cañon CityTake a magical ride on the Royal Gorge Route

Santa Express Train with trips running through Dec. 30. Visit http://www.royalgorgeroute.com or call 888-724-5748 for more information. Children are invited to wear cozy pajamas on the train, which stops at the “North Pole” to pick up Santa. Passengers participate in singing holiday songs, sip hot cocoa and nibble on cookies. The train leaves from the depot at 330 Royal Gorge Blvd. in Cañon City. Pick up reserved tickets in the depot ticket offi ce before boarding the train for the two-hour ride. Food is available on the train. Trains are scheduled for up to three daily departures through Dec. 24 and Dec. 26-30. Prices begin at $40 for adults and $30 for children.

Colorado SpringsSkate in Acacia Park, the only outdoor skating

rink in town. Admission is $10 per person, which includes skates. There’s a $1 discount for military.

“Festival of Lights Parade” is in downtown Colorado Springs, beginning at 5:50 p.m. Saturday. The free event is on Tejon Street and features lots of lights, fl oats and bands. Dress warmly.

Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole is open through Christmas Eve. The Christmas-themed park has two dozen rides, a Christmas shop, toy shop, ice cream parlor and café. Ride a Ferris

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wheel or visit with live animals. Ride the antique carousel, see a magic show, ride an electric car, train or peppermint slide. Children can visit with Santa in his house and ride a zip line. Remember, it’s colder at the North Pole so dress warmly. The military admission rate is $18 per person and everyone 12 or older must have a military identification card. Parking is free. Santa’s Workshop is west of Colorado Springs. Take Highway 24 west to the small town of Cascade and take a left at the traffic light. Take the Pikes Peak Highway to the North Pole. Call 684-9432 for information.

“Electric Safari” at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo celebrates the holiday with lights and cheer, including 85 light sculptures on the zoo’s 50 acres. There are warming fires throughout the zoo. Tickets are $9.75 for adults and $6.75 for children. There’s a military discount. It’s open from 5:30 -8:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10, Dec. 15-23 and Dec. 25 through Jan. 1. The zoo is at 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Road, near the Broadmoor Hotel; call 633-9925 or visit http://www.cmzoo.org for information.

“Annie” is on the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College stage Thursday through Jan. 7. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theater. Performances are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Shows are also scheduled for Dec. 16 and 30 at 5 p.m., Dec. 24 at noon and Dec. 26-27 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $20, call the box office at 634-5581.

Upcoming events at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave.:

• Colorado Springs Youth Symphony’s Holiday Concert is Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

• “A Colorado Nutcracker,” performed by

the Colorado Youth Ballet, Colorado Youth Symphony and Colorado Springs Chorale, is in the Pikes Peak Center Dec. 21-22.

Call 520-SHOW for ticket information.

Denver Denver Zoo Lights runs through Dec. 31 at

the Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., in Denver City Park. There’s 70 acres of illuminated displays. The zoo lights up at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $7-$11 before Dec. 15, and from $12-$17 Dec. 15-31.

Christkindl Market in Skyline Park, on the 16th Street Mall at Arapahoe Street, runs through Dec. 23 with traditional German food, drink and music as well as decorated vendor stalls selling hand-crafted items and Christmas decorations. The market is open from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and until 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. There’s no admission charge.

Blossoms of Light is a holiday extravaganza as trees and gardens are aglow with thousands of lights. The event runs through Jan. 1, from 5-9 p.m., including holidays. The Denver Botanic Gardens are at 1007 York St.; call 720-865-3500 for more information. Tickets at the door are $17-$20. There’s a military discount. Tickets bought in advance are also discounted. Call 720-865-3500 for information.

La JuntaBent’s Old Fort National Historic Site

celebrates the holidays in 1840s’ style, Saturday when the fort opens at 9 a.m. Watch toys being made in the carpenter shop at 9:30 a.m., and take a wagon ride at 11 a.m. There’s a taffy pull at 2 p.m. and a Yule log hunt at 2:15 p.m. The fort closes at 4 p.m. Bent’s Old Fort is about 8 miles east of La Junta, which is reached by taking Interstate 25 to Pueblo, then taking Highway 50 east to La Junta.

Holiday lights

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Don’t pay big bucks to see Holiday lights — drive around some of the neighborhoods for free light shows, such as the Broadmoor Hotel in its holiday splendor and the surrounding neighborhoods. Other places to see lights include North Cascade and Wood avenues, downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City. In Denver visit the 16th Street Mall and the Civic Center Building.

The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) hosts a 5K Jingle Bell Fun Run and Candy Cane Hunt Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Pictures with Santa for Families to include pets are from 9-11 a.m. and a candy cane hunt is from 9:30-10:10 a.m.; bring a candy bag or bucket. There will also be an ugly sweater competition and best holiday costume for humans and pets. Cost is $10 per person for ages 4 and older through Dec. 5; T-shirts included while supplies last.

The 4th Infantry Division Timeless Tidings Holiday Concert and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 10 from 4-8 p.m. at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. Doors open at 3 p.m. for the free event that features the official lighting of the tree, photos with Santa Claus and an array of family-friendly events including live reindeer, carolers and caricatures. Children’s activities include holiday face painting, bounce house and a balloon artist.

The 4th Infantry Division Band holiday concert is from 4-5:15 p.m. Food, beverages and holiday treats will be available for purchase.

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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SportsSoldier places 3rd in fitness e entStory and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Fort Carson Soldier Aisha Patrick is seeing years of hard work help her reach her fitness goals.

The latest result was Nov. 11 when she placed third in the figure open C class at the 2017 National Physique Committee Tokyo Joe’s Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique Championships in Golden.

Patrick, who began bodybuilding two years ago while stationed in Korea, has aspirations to one day compete in Olympia, the top event in the sport of bodybuilding.

Patrick said she and fellow Fort Carson Soldier LaDonna Peterson are helping each other strengthen their weaker areas. Peterson is into powerlifting and Patrick was a self-professed “cardio bunny,” a person who enjoys running.

“LaDonna and I talked, and she said if I help her with her running she would help me with the weights. So, getting ready to compete pretty much started from there,” Patrick said.

They set their sights on a June fitness competition. They met that goal, but it became questionable if there would be another show as the preparation and its aftermath took a toll on Patrick.

She said she didn’t have doubts about why she was competing in fitness shows because she’s a competitive person and would be active even without preparing for competitions.

“I honestly thought it was rough getting over that show. I didn’t have a lot of guidance coming off that show, (and) I went through what I consider post-show depression because my diet was so strict going into the show my body tanked really bad,” Patrick said. “I had to take a couple of months to rebuild myself, and I had

some second thoughts about why did I do this and why do I still want to do it. I was concerned about what was going on with my body and what was happening, and it was rough,” Patrick said.

She was so determined to understand the full effects of training and dieting while competing that she went 72 hours without sleep researching the subject so she would know, once and for all, if it was for her.

“What got me out of my depression was the 72 hours straight I spent researching the diet I was on and studying athletes to the point where my husband (fellow Fort Carson Soldier Kwame Patrick) asked me when I was going to sleep,” she said. “I was trying to figure out the human body and why people train for competitions. I figured out that this is what I want to do — I wanted to continue to compete and get to nationals and eventually get to and win the Olympia. So, I said, ‘I’d better get to it and get it done.’”

Patrick said her love for the sport will make her a better Soldier. She sees fitness as the key to being fully prepared to fulfill her Army mission.

“When you are going through those angry moments, and you train, you learn a lot about patience and that has helped me to get more discipline,” she said. “It has helped me understand what other Soldiers go through and especially those Soldiers in the Army Composition Body Program.

“I want to be somebody who people can count on in a combat situation, by being as physically fit a Soldier as I can be,” Patrick said. “If you can’t run and you can’t do your pushups, I can’t expect you to pull me out of a burning vehicle. I want my Soldiers to see me and say, ‘My NCO takes care of me at work and she still has time to take care of herself and her Family outside of work.’”

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ort Carson intramural sports director and fitness instructor orraine Thorson, center, encourages Soldiers and amily members to work hard during the Iron Horse Sports and itness Center Turkey Day Spinning event Nov. 3.

The two-hour class attracted about 50 community members. Many attendees said doing the spinning class would definitely help them not feel as guilty about the feast they were going to undertake for Thanksgiving.

Aisha Patrick adjusts weights prior to a workout at Mc ibben Physical itness Center.


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The United States Military Academy women’s basketball team travels to the Air Force Academy for a contest Saturday at 1 p.m. at Clune Arena. Call 472-1895 for tickets.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) registers athletes for its winter sports season through Dec. 8. Registration for basketball and cheer-leading can be done in person at Parent Central Services, building 1518 on Prussman Boulevard, or online at https://webtrac.mwr.army.mil/webtrac/carsoncyms.html. Call 526-4425 for details.

The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is Friday at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. 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. Call 526-4102 for more information.

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 interested 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 Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness Division will host a preseason basketball tournament Thursday through Dec. 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 DFMWR Fitness Division staff holds its annual Jingle Bell 5-kilometer fun run/walk Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Early bird registration through noon Tuesday is $10 per person for ages 4 and older. Same-day registration is $20. The Jingle Bell run will begin at 11 a.m. Other events will include Family or pet pictures with Santa from 9-11 a.m., a candy cane hunt at the north sports complex from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (bring a bag or bucket to collect

candy canes) and an ugly sweater contest and best holiday costume contest for humans and pets at 10:30 a.m. There will be hot chocolate and coffee while supplies last, along with prize drawings and giveaways. Leashed pets and strollers will be allowed on the course. The event is open to the public. Online registration is available at http://www.fortcarsonmwr.com through Tuesday. T-shirts will be included with paid registration while supplies last. Call 526-3944 for more information.

The Fountain-Fort Carson High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams are preparing for their upcoming seasons. The boys’ team plays Thursday vs. Vista Ridge High School at 7 p.m. The team competes in a tournament at Columbine High School, 6201 S. Pierce St. in Littleton, Dec. 14-16 and in the Cherry Creek tournament in Aurora Dec. 21-23. The Lady Trojans began season play Thursday in a tournament at Columbine High School that runs through Saturday. They host Gateway High School Thursday at 7 p.m. and Chaparral High School Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. The team will be on the road to face Cherokee Trail Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Mountain Vista High School Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.

The Mesa Ridge High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams kick off their seasons in tournament play. The boys’ team is playing in the Highlands Ranch High School tournament which runs through Saturday and the Pueblo South tournament Thursday to Dec. 9. The boys’ team closes out December with a road game against Pueblo Central Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. The Lady Grizzlies play in the William J. Palmer High School tournament in Colorado Springs which ends Saturday. The girls finish December action at the Dakota Ridge High School tournament in Littleton Wednesday through Dec. 9.

Registration for the upcoming Fort Carson intramural basketball league runs Tuesday to Jan. 4 at the Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. Games will be played Monday-Thursday at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Anyone 16 years and older with a DOD identification card is eligible to play in the league. Call 526-3972 or 526-5772 for more information.

Former Denver Broncos wide receiver Mark Jackson will be at the Fort Carson Main Exchange Dec. 9. One of the “Three Amigos” receivers who played for the Broncos from 1986-1992, Jackson will be signing autographs from 1-3 p.m.

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Photo by Walt Johnsonort Carson youth sports’ Andre Wheaton, left, and Tuffah Dunne conduct a drill with a young soccer player

at the youth center. The post youth indoor soccer season begins Saturday at the youth center with games beginning at a.m. The youth center is currently registering athletes for the winter sports season. Call 5 6-44 5 for more information.

Holiday lifting

Fort Carson Soldiers Arturo elix, sitting, and Carlos Gomez get in a Thanksgiving workout at Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center. All post fitness centers will be closed Dec. 15 for mandatory training and the annual Directorate of amily and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Christmas party.

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