Remembering WWII 4ID Soldiers continue D-Day legacy

June 9, 2017Vol. 75, No. 23

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By Master Sgt. Brent M. Williams4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Offi ce

MONTEBOURG, France — The commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division and U.S. Army Soldiers deployed and serving in Europe commemo-rated the 73rd anniversary of D-Day in Montebourg, France, Saturday.

Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves marked the 73rd anniversary of the division’s D-Day landing with Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., during a dedication ceremony for Montebourg’s World War II memorial wall in the heart of the city center.

“Today we remember those sacrifi ces and honor the courage of the 4th Infantry Division Soldiers and our Allies who fought here in Montebourg, the fi rst signifi cant objective off of Utah Beach, where nearly a yearlong advance began to liberate the continent,” said Gonsalves, dedicating the memorial to the Soldiers who led the Allied-invasion into German-occupied Europe.

Led by Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the Soldiers of 8th Inf. Reg. assaulted the northern coast of Normandy’s Utah Beach, pushing through to Ste. Maire-Eglise, Montebourg and Cherbourg within 23 days.

Gonsalves joined the Deputy of the Manche Phillipe Gosselin and Mayor Jean-Pierre Mauquest to unveil the placard adorning a wall from the ruined 15th century fortress of St. Marcouf-Les-Gougins. The monument was set in the town center in honor of the U.S. Army Soldiers of the 4th Inf. Div. who liberated Montebourg June 19, 1944.

“June 6 was not only the longest day — it is the memory of the dead for the living, the Soldiers who have the same audacity and tenacity of the brave who ended tyranny in 1944,” said Mauquest. “It is our duty to keep the promise written by their blood by holding a fair and human world.”

This year’s commemoration proved particularly signifi cant because it also marks the 100th anniversary of the 4th Inf. Div., which served as the Assault Division

on the Utah Beachhead, June 6, 1944, said Gonsalves. “The stories of their bravery, of their generosity,

and of their leadership is more relevant now than it has ever been,” Gonsalves told the city’s hosts, deputy of the Manche and the mayor of Montebourg, distinguished guests, veterans and compatriots. “It is up to us, today’s generation, to carry that legacy into the future.

“Today, together, we pledge to do so and reaffi rm our commitment as a free people that tyranny must be met with resolve, and that liberty is always the achievement of courage,” Gonsalves said.

More than 100 Soldiers joined the commanding

Photo by Maj. Anthony Clas

Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, third from left, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, leads French compatriots, people of Montebourg, France, and U.S. Army Soldiers deployed and serving in Europe in a march Saturday to the World War II monument in Montebourg to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of D-Day.

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At a glanceMilitary Sergeant Audie Murphy Club NCOs gain entrance into elite club — Page 5 Couple become jumpmasters together Course gives unique experience — Page 6 Military Briefs Services available on Fort Carson — Page 8 4-9 Inf. honors fallen ‘Manchus’ Memorial Day ceremony held for Soldiers who made

the ultimate sacrifi ce — Page 10

Community Division history comes to life Event celebrates 4ID centennial — Page 13 Community Briefs Announcements pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 18 The Journey (Chapel series) A moment’s peace — Page 19 Chapel Briefs and schedule Religious information pertaining to Fort Carson — Page 19

At Ease Event Sláinte! Cheers! — 1 Event Past, future collide at festival — Page 21 Beyond the gate Activities available outside Fort Carson — Page 22 Within the gate Activities available on Fort Carson — Page 24

Sports Early season showing parity among teams Intramural softball program has a lot of talented

players — Page 25 Briefs Sports events in and around Fort Carson — Page 27

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ICE gives customers avenue to be heardBy Linda PuckettInteractive Customer Evaluation administrator, Plans, Analysis and Integration Offi ce

The Interactive Customer Evaluation (ICE) system is a web-based tool that allows users to recognize great service, point out a concern or make a recommendation about DOD organizations.

ICE is the Fort Carson staff’s primary means of receiving feedback directly from its customers. ICE empowers customers to make a difference in how Fort Carson delivers products and services, by offering recommendations and bringing up issues. Customer comments are a critical component in helping the command prioritize and refocus installation services and support to meet changing requirements.

All Fort Carson ICE managers are required to review and follow up on every comment, regardless if a customer asks for a response.

Fort Carson staff responded to 7,241 customer comments

in ICE during 2016. More than 6,400 of those customers re-sponded that they were satisfi ed with their product or service, which is an 86 percent overall customer satisfaction rate. Of those who had a complaint and provided contact information, Fort Carson responded to 79 percent in three days or less.

Though it’s not required, it is highly encouraged that customers provide their contact information when submitting a comment card. When contact information is provided, program managers are able to offer immediate feedback, either making a situation better or having a discussion about ways to improve service. ICE managers want to hear it — good or bad; it is the only way we all get better at what we do. We take both praise and criticism to heart in order to fulfi ll the

needs of our customers. ICE is available to every Fort Carson customer

using Fort Carson services — Soldiers, Family members, as well as retirees and civilian employees. We ask that it is used in a professional manner.

Visit http://ice.disa.mil and let your voice be heard.

Editor’s note: Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight released the following notice concerning its proposed budget for the 2017-2018 school year.

Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Education of El Paso County School District Number Eight for the 12-month period beginning July 1, and has been fi led in the offi ce of Shiona Nash where it is

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ered for adoption at a regular meeting of the board of education of said district at the administration building, 10665 Jimmy Camp Road, Fountain, at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Any person paying school taxes in said district may at any time prior to the fi nal adoption of the budget fi le or register his objections thereto. Normal business hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

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CSM Crosby heads to III CorpsStory and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Epperson4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Leaders, Soldiers and Family members gathered at Founders Field May 31 for a retreat ceremony honoring Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby.

Crosby has served as the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson command sergeant major for the last two years and now prepares for his next assignment as the III Corps command sergeant major in Fort Hood, Texas. Command Sgt. Maj. Richard L. Ayala Jr., former senior enlisted leader with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., will serve as the acting 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson command sergeant major until Crosby’s replacement arrives.

Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, noted the Crosby-Gonsalves team goes way back.

“Over 27 years ago, when Spc. Crosby served in my brother’s tank company in Germany as an armored crewman, my brother knew then what we all know now — that Spc. Crosby was destined to lead our Soldiers at the highest levels of our Army, and eventually help out another Gonsalves brother along the way,” he said.

“Sergeant major, I speak for the entire division, Fort Carson and the Colorado Front Range when I say that we collectively won the lottery having you as our division command sergeant major for the past two years.”

Gonsalves noted Crosby’s unique leadership style. “(He has) boundless energy, a positive attitude,

genuine care and compassion, willingness and initiative to deep dive into the trenches and attack issues until they are solved. Never once would you hear a complaint

from Command Sgt. Maj. Crosby. It’s not in his character; he gives his heart and soul out of genuine love for his Soldiers, our division and our Army.”

Gonsalves then presented Crosby with the Legion of Merit, Order of St. George Medallion and a small token of his apprecia-tion for his dedication during his 24-months as the division command sergeant major.

Crosby said that if he could give his remarks a title for the Soldiers and Families of the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, it would be simple — “Thanks and Care.”

“It’s been an honor and privilege to serve as your division command sergeant major. I believe we established a culture and climate of learning, growing and accountability. We achieved results and produced positive outcomes.”

Crosby thanked Gonsalves and his wife, Janet, and then addressed the commanders and the command sergeants major.

“(You are) the practitioners of large formations. You are a very talented, agile and smart group. Thank you for allowing me to provide input, feedback and mentorship in regards to training, caring and concern for our Soldiers and Families. You executed your duties and responsibilities flawlessly and you met the commanding general’s intent,” Crosby said.

He thanked the deputy commanding generals, chief of staff and the division staff.

“Thank you for the constant professionalism, the hard work you put forward to make tasks look so

easy. The impossible to become possible. You went the extra mile, not for recognition, but simply because you cared for the organization and mission.”

In closing, Crosby thanked his wife, Jill, for understanding the “constant rigors of this job” and promised to meet her at the plane upon her arrival at Fort Hood. She is currently transitioning from Afghanistan to Kuwait.

Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, left, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, presents a memento to Command Sgt. Maj. Michael A. Crosby during a retreat ceremony in honor of the outgoing 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson senior enlisted leader May 31 at Founders Field.


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Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, marks the 73rd anniversary of D-Day with Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div., during a memorial ceremony Saturday in Montebourg, France. Gonsalves dedicated the memorial to the Soldiers who served during the D-Day landings 73 years ago.

Photos by Maj. Anthony Clas

Right: More than 100 U.S. Army Soldiers march from the Montebourg, France, town

center to the town’s World War II memorial wall Saturday. Select Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade

Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, participated in the march to the memorial

dedication hosted by Maj. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, commanding general, 4th Inf.

Div. and Fort Carson, Montebourg civic leaders, French compatriots and veterans.

general, French compatriots and people of Montebourg, during a march from the town center to the memorial wall. Select Soldiers from the “Fighting Eagles” Battalion of the 3rd ABCT participated in the march, the memorial dedication ceremony and dinner

hosted by Montebourg civic leaders. The first U.S. Army Soldiers to land

at Utah Beach during the D-Day assault in 1944, the Soldiers of 3rd ABCT are currently deployed in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, U.S. forces’ commitment to the collective security of eastern Europe.

Currently operating in Romania conducting bilateral training and multi-national exercises with NATO allies and

partners, the last time the 1st Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., deployed to Europe was during D-Day.

The Fighting Eagles selected 25 Soldiers who recently earned the Expert Infantryman Badge to participate in the D-Day ceremonial events with Soldiers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 1st and 90th Infantry Divisions.

The Soldiers served as guests of honor at the ceremony, where Gonsalves and community leaders laid wreaths at the Montebourg memorial.

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Above: A placard adorning a wall from the ruined 15th century fortress of St. Marcouf-Les-Gougins was set in the town center in honor of the U.S. Army Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division who liberated Montebourg, France, June 19, 1944.


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NCOs gain entrance into elite clubStory and photos by Sgt. David Freydin4th ustain ent rigade Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division

The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is a prestigious club with a rigorous selection process that only 2- percent of Soldiers achieve.

Over the last few months, four NCOs were tested on their intellect, skills and knowledge, and their efforts paid off as they were inducted as the newest members of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC) Mountain Post Chapter June 2 at McMahon Auditorium.

Those added to the ranks were 1st Sgt. Cosby Royregus, 418th Medical Logistical Company, 10th Combat Support Hospital; Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Nordyke, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; Staff Sgt. Brian Derossi, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 2nd IBCT; and Staff Sgt. Daniel Garcia, 1st Space Brigade.

Master Sgt. Kia White, vice president of the SAMC Mountain Post Chapter, said she is extremely proud of all four Soldiers who were inducted.

“Selection requires Soldiers to attend numerous boards, physical fitness tests and hands-on skills tests before they are inducted,” said White. “But, what sepa-rated these four NCOs from the rest is that they did this while deployed. Even in a deployed environment, they strived ahead of their peers.”

Nordyke, an infantryman, said he truly wasn’t ready the first time he attempted SAMC induction, but he wasn’t ready to give up — deployment or not.

“It’s been a long road, this is my second time going out for SAMC in the last five years,” said Nordyke. “The first time I was inexperienced, and didn’t have what it warranted, but I didn’t get frustrated and quit. If you put in the time and work, I believe anything is possible.”

After the induction, the NCOs were presented a tomahawk, symbolic of one’s ability to shape and protect.

“First Command sponsors many SAMCs across the Army (and) I am humbled to be associated with such an elite organization like SAMC. It was a pleasure to be able to present tomahawks to new inductees,” said Jim Wolf, district adviser, First Command.

White said the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club isn’t just about boards, rather it is a reflection of the hard work these leaders have put in every day, and now they have a commitment to empower those around them.

“Just making it to SAMC isn’t where the road stops,” said Nordyke.”You still have to continue striving for the best and be an active member of the community.”

Left: The newest Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inductees join Command Sgt. Maj. Richard L. Ayala Jr., center, acting senior enlisted leader, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, in the traditional cake cutting after being inducted at McMahon Auditorium June 2.

Above: 1st Sgt. Cosby Royregus, 418th Medical Logistical

Company, 10th Combat Support Hospital, receives the Audie

Murphy medallion from Command Sgt. Maj. Richard L. Ayala Jr.,

acting senior enlisted leader, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson,

June 2 at McMahon Auditorium.


Couple become jumpmasters togetherStory and photo by Staff Sgt. Will Reinier10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) Public Affairs Office

Daniel and Angel Durkee met in high school chemistry class in Canyon Lake, California, and the reaction was immediate. They started dating, but their bond was tested when Daniel, who was a year older, gradu-ated, joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Angel Durkee graduated the next year and also joined the Army. The two were reunited at Fort Bragg and married in 2016.

Now, Sgt. Daniel Durkee is a mechanic while Sgt. Angel Durkee is an intelligence analyst, both assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Carson — a solution made possible through the Married Army Couples Program.

Last month, the two were among 53 Soldiers assigned to various special opera-tions units across Fort Carson to graduate from a static-line jumpmaster course hosted by 3rd Battalion, 10th SFG(A).

For the Durkees, the course provided something more than the “jumpmaster” titles.

Although they work in the same unit, they rarely interact during the day. Being in the same jumpmaster course was a unique treat for them.

“It’s probably been some of the best couple of weeks I’ve had in the Army, because I get to see him every day,” Angel Durkee said. Sgt. Daniel Durkee, center, a mechanic assigned to the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), performs a jumpmaster personnel

inspection (JMPI) as his wife, Sgt. Angel Durkee, right, watches during a static-line jumpmaster course held at Fort Carson. Students are expected to be able to JMPI three jumpers in less than five minutes while correctly identifying any deficiencies with the equipment.See Jumpmasters on Page 11

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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.

DPW Work Management Branch, 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.

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Value claimants must report the additional loss or damage listed on After Delivery Form 1851 directly to the transportation service provider by fax or report on the Defense Personal Property System line within 75 days. Claims must be submitted through http://www.move.mil within nine months for FRV com pen sation for certain items. All other claims, submit to Fort Carson Claims Office within two years of delivery or date of incident. Direct questions to 526-1355.

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

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Retirement briefings — are available at http://www.carson.army.mil/dhr/DHR/MPD/PPB/Retirement

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Soldiers dressed in their Army service uniform and Family members gathered May 25 to honor former “Manchu” Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, event highlighted one Manchu from each of the regiment’s major campaigns as a current Soldier shared the story of how the honored Soldier was killed in action.

The Memorial Day ceremony was held behind the 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., headquarters and included a gun salute, the playing of taps, a bagpipe rendition of “Amazing Grace” and the lighting of the Manchu fire pit.

Spc. Austin Price, infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., was selected to share the story about 1st Lt. Tyler H. Brown who was killed during a dismounted patrol in Ramadi, Iraq, while serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

“It was an honor and privilege to speak in front of my peers about the sacrifice that another Manchu gave for our unit and our country,” said Price.

After sharing stories about the fallen, the five hand-selected Soldiers laid a red carnation at the foot of a plaque that reads “In memory of our fallen Manchus.”

Lt. Col. Lawson F. Bell, commander, 4th Bn. 9th Inf. Reg., spoke about the courage and strength of those who have given their lives in service to their country.

“They all left their loved ones behind. They all fought for a common cause they believed in or fought for their brothers and sisters next to them,” said Bell. “It is imperative to remember their sacrifices,

to remember that our freedom comes at a very high cost.

“Memorial Day commemorates that special sacrifice made by Soldiers and service members. Their stories live on through us and we owe it to them to remember.”

Capt. Guido Gonzalez, chaplain, HHC, 4th Bn., 9th Inf. Reg., agreed.

“To reflect on the lives of individual Soldiers, what they did and what they meant for those left behind, is

a tremendous legacy the unit builds upon. We have a lot to be proud of and thankful for.”

The battalion Family readiness group provided desserts and drinks and the Regimental Room was opened for Soldiers and Families to learn more about the unit’s history.

The battalion will hold another ceremony to light the fire pit during its Manchu organization and reunion week in August.

The 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, rifle party honors fallen “Manchus” and Soldiers with a gun salute May 25.

The Manchu fire pit is ablaze during a Memorial Day ceremony held May 25 to honor fallen 9th Regiment Soldiers.


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For their final exam, students were required to execute jumpmaster actions inside an aircraft while flying 2,000 feet above Barbara Drop Zone at Fort Carson. While inside a C-130 aircraft, Jumpmaster teams will give commands simultaneously to all of the jumpers so everyone is ready.

During PWAC, the Durkees found out they would be evaluated together as one of those jumpmaster teams.

“It definitely settled my nerves,” Daniel Durkee said. “It was nice to be able to look across and see a familiar face. It gave me a lot more confidence.”

Together, Angel and Daniel Durkee called commands to their jumpers, inspected the paratroop door of the C-130 and leaned out of the aircraft to look for any potential dangers in the air or on the ground. Once over the drop zone, they issued their final jump command.

Within seconds of each other, both had earned the title “jumpmaster.”

“It was cool,” Daniel Durkee said. “Once we both found out we were in the class it was our goal to both pass.”

The Durkees’ new goal is performing duties together as a jumpmaster team.

Daniel Durkee said they’ve talked about it a lot since they found out they were both graduating.

“It would just be nice to get to do that with him,” Angel Durkee added.

One of the course graduates, Lt. Col. John Gianelloni, commander, 3rd Bn., 10th SFG(A), said what makes this course different from those offered at Fort Benning, Georgia, or Fort Bragg, North Carolina, is the emphasis is placed on the special requirements that special operations forces (SOF) face for airborne operations.

“There’s a bigger focus on nonstandard aircraft, non-standard combat equipment loads, SOF-specific drop zone operations and airborne operations at (a higher) altitude,” he said.

The SOF officer in charge of the course said becoming a jumpmaster benefits both 10th Group and the individual Soldier.

“As a SOF unit, we must continue to grow jumpmasters from within,” he said. “It prepares the unit for real world airborne infiltrations and training jumps. It also pushes our NCOs and officers into new and challenging leadership roles as jumpmasters.”

Gianelloni said having support personnel with the ability to perform jumpmaster duties is key.

“It won’t always be the operators who are expected to perform duties as a jumpmaster,” he said. “That’s why we need to have competent, experienced jumpmasters across the entire unit.”

As support personnel in 10th SFG(A), the Durkees understand what it takes to help make the unit run. Now, they are both ready and able to serve as a jumpmaster team.

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Army ROTC Green-to-Gold — briefi ngs are held the fi rst 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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Information sessions are held on the fi rst Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Education Center, building 1117, room 203B. Service members can also meet with UA representatives on the second and fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. at Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program, building 6237, room 207.

Directorate of Public Works services — Services range from repair and maintenance of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and cleaning motor pools. Following are phone numbers and points of contact for services:

• Facility repair/service orders — Call the DPW operations and maintenance contractor, T&H Services, at 526-5345 to place a service order. Use this number for emer gencies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, damaged traffi c signs or other facility damage.

• Elevator maintenance — Call the T&H Services desk at 526-4345.

• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Bailey at 491-0218 or email [email protected] when needing trash or recycle containers, trash is overfl owing or emergency service is required.

• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Dorcey at 526-6670 or email [email protected] for service needs or to report complaints.

• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9241 or email [email protected].

• Self-help — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for tool sign-up and assistance/guidance.

• Troop construction — Call Tony Haag at 526-2859 or email [email protected].

• Base operations contracting offi cer represen-tative — Call Dan Jahnke at 524-0191 or email [email protected] for questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor response to service orders.

• Portable latrines — Contact Jerald Just at 524-0786 or [email protected] to request, for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines.

Military Retirees Activities Offi ce — at Peterson Air Force Base holds its monthly council meeting the second Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in building 350, room 1206. Call 556-7153 for more information.

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Evans Army Community Hospital in the Aspen Room. The club is named after Audie Leon Murphy, the most highly-decorated Soldier in American history. To be a member, a Soldier must be recognized as an NCO of the highest quality, demonstrating both leadership and performance. Armywide, SAMC membership refl ects the top 1 to 2 percent of NCOs. Email [email protected] for more information.

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Story and photos by Spc. Anthony Bryant 14th Public Affairs Detachment

A living history day was held Saturday at Kit Carson Memorial Park in honor of the “Ivy” Division and its military actions since its inception a century ago when it was organized to combat Germany in World War I.

Coordinated by the 4th Infantry Division Museum staff, the living history day came alive thanks to the efforts of about 20 agencies including the division’s 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 4th Combat Aviation Brigade; the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, Fort Carson Red Cross, Al Kaly Shriners and re-enactors from the Colorado Military History Group.

Joseph Berg, museum director, dressed up as Oddball from “Kelly’s Heroes,” a 1970 war comedy about a group of World War II Soldiers who go absent without leave.

“I hope people really take away a good family experience, and that they enjoy getting to meet Soldiers and getting to see what Soldiers did, and do, on an everyday basis,” Berg said. “It’s really about bringing people together and bringing generations together.”

Plenty of military children never figure out exactly what their parents do, Berg said. Whether their parents pilot a helicopter, put rounds in a howitzer or drive a Stryker, some military kids never get the chance to see that vehicle and actually connect with what their parents do at work.

Automatic rifles, an M777 howitzer, M1126 Stryker and an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter were among the attractions available displaying the 4th Inf. Div.’s current combat capabilities. But in honor of the division’s 100-year history, elements of its past, including weaponry, gear and uniforms, were put on public view.

Maj. Terra Dawes, whose father and grandfather both served in the Army, brought her Family to the living history day.

“My son likes to see the vehicles and the Soldiers,” said Dawes, deputy commander, 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service), 10th Combat Support Hospital. “There’s enough out here for the kids to do; to talk with the Soldiers about their vehicles and to be able to go into (the equipment). The hands-on is really important for the kids.”

She said her son knows she’s a veterinarian, but he doesn’t know who she supports. The living history day gave her son the opportunity to meet the Soldiers she supports.

Re-enactors recreated World War I, World War II and Vietnam — all conflicts involving the 4th Inf. Div. — interacting with the public to help them understand what it was like to be a Soldier during that era.

Capt. Grahm Nordlund, commander, Company B, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, dressed as a World War II Soldier as a member of the Colorado Military History Group, an organization comprised of civilians and active-duty members who collect historical memorabilia to keep the nation’s history alive.

“We never want to forget the sacrifices that our forefathers made to make this nation so great,” Nordlund said. “Living history is a public display to raise awareness and allow a very unique opportunity to come and demonstrate the equipment that our grandfathers and great-grandfathers actually used.”

The 4th Infantry Division Museum’s next living history day is scheduled for June 9, 2018.

Below: Vietnam veteran Retired Master Sgt. Glenn Husted re-enacts a typical scene on a fire base in Vietnam as he performs field maintenance on the M pistol at the 4th Infantry Division Museum annual living history day Saturday at Kit Carson Memorial Park.

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ombat Team th Infantry Division fits a curious attendee with an improved outer tactical vest at Kit Carson Memorial Park Saturday during a living history day.

Retired Lt. Col. Nathan K. Watanabe, right, explains the individual components worn by a Vietnam-era Soldier during the 4th Infantry Division Museum’s annual living history day Saturday at Kit Carson Memorial Park.

Above: Capt. Grahm Nordlund, right, commander, Company B, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, and Kyle McCully re-enact a World War II battle position Saturday during the 4th Infantry Division Museum’s living history day at Kit Carson Memorial Park.

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Some had neck injuries, others abdominal lacerations. A few needed eye transplants. Many needed extra stuffi ng. All were loved by a military child and needed “surgery.”

Fort Carson Veterinary Center staff held its second Teddy Bear Clinic May 30 through Monday.

The Teddy Bear Clinic allows military children to bring in their worn and damaged stuffed animals for repair. The unique event created a cross-training opportunity for veterinary technicians and their vet-erinary food inspection counterparts to improve suturing skills and prepare for emergency trauma scenarios encountered during daily work and while deployed overseas.

“(Teddy Bear Clinic) allows us to train as we fi ght,” said Capt. James Sieg, veterinarian. “We use different suture patterns that can be used in

deployed and garrison situations. “It helps keep us sharp,” he

said. “This (event) improves morale and makes our military kids happy, especially those with parents deployed. It’s a win-win.”

According to Capt. Anya Price, veterinarian and the organizer of this year’s event, the clinic is a great opportunity to hone skills and for animal care and veterinary food inspection Soldiers to training together before they deploy as a team.

In 2016, the center received around 65 patients; this year more than 200 stuffed animals were brought in, said Sgt. Casey Lubiniecki, vet center NCO in charge.

The clinic is an opportunity to practice as well as train younger veterinarians and technicians. The vet center is one of seven in the Army where brand-new veterinarians go to intern before going to their fi rst duty station. The Army provides all the veterinary services for all

four military branches.“It means a lot to the kids,

especially ones with (parents) deployed,” said Pvt. Omar Arenas, veterinary technician. “I get to practice different sutures that I see the offi cers doing.”

The veterinarians and technicians take the training seriously, said Lt. Col. Nic Cabano, clinical medicine instructor for the First-Year Graduate Veterinary Education program.

“They are using real equipment, real suturing techniques and each stuffed animal brought in is given an intake form and discharge paperwork,” said Cabano. “While fun for us, it is a low-key opportunity to hone our skills”

“This is a great opportunity to learn how to suture,” said Lubiniecki. “(Vet techs) can get called to deploy where there are no veterinarians and have to work on an injured military working dog.

“After last year’s clinic, I used

these skills in real life when we had an emergency with a military working dog and I was the only one available to suture,” she said.

One repaired animal’s discharge instructions say “Biggie Bear was a great patient. Please make sure he gets extra hugs three times a day for the next 10-14 days.”

“This was the perfect event, I didn’t have time to repair the tears,” said Christina Whiting who brought in “Mr. Teddy,” her 6-year-old daughter, Vanessa’s large stuffed bear. “Her dad (Spc. Matthew Whiting, 64th Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division) gave it to her when she was 3, she takes him everywhere.

“It is how she stays connected to him while he is deployed (to Europe),” the mom of four said. “She won’t let the movers pack (the bear) so we moved here with a Family of six, two dogs and a very large bear in our vehicle.”

Theron Hulst, 5, shows a tear in his stuffed tiger at the Fort Carson Veterinary Center May 30. Hulst, with his sister, Willow, 7, brought in their “injured” stuffed animals as part of the center’s second Teddy Bear Clinic.

Capt. James Sieg, center, veterinarian, with Pfc. Spencer Bell, left, and Pvt. Omar Arenas, both veterinary technicians, repair stuffed animals June 1 at the Fort Carson Veterinary Center as part of the second Teddy Bear Clinic.

Pfc. Noah Ray, veterinary technician, returns repaired stuffed animals to Samiya Green, 8, June 2 at the Fort Carson Veterinary Center as part of the second Teddy Bear Clinic.

eddy Bear Clinic

“ This (event) improves morale and makes our military kids happy, especially those with parents deployed. It’s a win-win.”

— Capt. James Sieg


Claims to the estateSpc. Joseph A. Rigoroso — With deepest regret to

the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 2nd Lt. Bobby Burns at 702-480-6832.

Sgt. Jeffery Bushroe — With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Noah Baker at 524-3415.

Pvt. Jorge Yanez— With deepest regret to the Family of the deceased. Anyone having claims against or indebtedness to his estate should call 1st Lt. Raleigh Howard at 513-212-3535.

General announcementsCivilian Assistance Services — provides short-term

assistance to Department of the Army Civilian employees, active-duty spouses and Family members, and retired military personnel and eligible family members with adult living problems, substance use concerns and issues affecting 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 available through the Fort Carson Employee Assistance Program located at 1638 Elwell St., building 6236, room 210. Call 526-2196 for a confi dential inquiry.

Missed hospital appointments — When someone is a no-show for a medical appointment, it means that two people missed out on that appointment. A habitual no-show can take up to fi ve slots with rebooking their appointments, denying several patients the opportunity to receive the care they need. Evans Army Community Hospital

benefi ciaries have four ways to cancel an appoint-ment. 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.

Donated annual leave for Fort Carson civilian employees — is currently being accepted for the following civilians who have exhausted all avail-able leave because of medical emer gencies under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program: Kimberly Amaro-Aperyan and Jennifer Lee Fox, Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; Carmelita Carrillo and Brenda Hart, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; David Grant, Denver Recruiting Battalion; Chad Staggs, Directorate of Emergency Services; and Rhonda Welles, Space and Missile Defense Command. Any Army appropriated fund civilian employees wishing to donate annual leave must complete the OPM Form 630a found at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630a.pdf. Non-Army

appropriated fund civilian employees from another federal agency interested in donating leave must complete the OPM Form 630b found at http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf(underscore)fi ll/opm630b.pdf and provide it to their civilian personnel/HR offi ce for annotation. Both forms must then be forwarded to Irma Otte, Fort Carson Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, via fax at 526-6128 or via email at [email protected] with the subject line “VLTP.” Otte can be reached at 719-526-9341. Anyone experiencing a medical emergency and about to exhaust leave can contact the CPAC Management Employee Relations team at 526-8317/1006/1336/4270.

Extended hours clinic — Evans Army Community Hospital has opened its new Premier Extended Hours Clinic at the Colorado Springs-based Premier Medical Home. The clinic is open Monday-Friday from 4-9 p.m., except federal holidays. Patients must have scheduled appointments at this time.

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Of noteChiles Avenue lane closures — are scheduled

from Prussman Boulevard to O’Connell Boulevard weeknights and weekends through July 16 for asphalt repairs. Traffi c control measures will be in place to safely pass two way traffi c.

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

Center, room 1004, next to Starbucks.Fort Carson water quality report available

online — The Fort Carson Directorate of Public Works (DPW) has issued the annual water quality report. The report, available at http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW, provides a summary of the water quality delivered throughout the installation via the water distribution system. Fort Carson’s water is supplied by Colorado Springs Utilities. The DPW staff is committed to providing customers with a reliable supply of high-quality water. The report is designed to inform customers about the quality of drinking water delivered to their water tap every day. Call the DPW at 526-1730 for more information.

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ASAP campaign implores travelers to buckle up

Photos by Scott Prater

The Fort Carson Army Substance Abuse Program was instrumental in bringing an educational display to the post May 31. The display, which resembles a giant hand grenade, not only reminds drivers to use their seatbelts each time they drive their vehicles, but implores them to have everyone in their vehicle buckle up. The display informs drivers that unbuckled passengers increase the risk of serious injury to all occupants of a vehicle by 40 percent in the event of a crash. The grenade is 9-feet tall and about 3-feet wide, and is plastered with an assortment of messages, including, “An unbuckled passenger can be just as deadly (as a hand grenade . n its fi rst day on post the display rested outside the post s xchange where it will stay for the next six wee s.


Commentary by Maj. Jay K. ClarkChaplain, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division

One of the most peaceful places on Earth is a little lake in the woods of Northern Minnesota, known as Iron Lake.

It is part of a much larger chain of lakes in the region but, unlike the others, it is a little shallower than the ones surrounding it. This fact makes it a great place to catch walleye, trout and a variety of other fi sh. However, it is not easily accessible. Iron

Lake is at least an eight-hour trip by canoe from the closest portage, it is separated from any roads

and it is too small to support landing a fl oat plane. Suffi ce

to say, it is an isolated waterway with unique beauty and abundant resources. The perfect

place for a weary soul. My fi rst trip to Iron

Lake came when I was 14 years old. For me, it was all adventure: fi shing,

swimming under the hot summer sun, climbing rocks and watching the stars above shine brilliantly in the dark night sky. Nowhere else has such a place given me so many sweet memories and feelings of peace and harmony. Those memories have stayed with me throughout the years, at times I feel like they call out to me to return for another tasting of serenity and calmness.

However, the bustle and busyness of daily life have taken me captive. Responsibilities abound, deadlines demand attention and time is spoken for at work, home and even play. The whirlwind of activity blows persistently and rarely seems to subside. So where do I go for a moment’s peace when I can’t escape?

The prophet Isaiah reminds us all of a spiritual resource, a metaphorical “Iron Lake,” when he says, “The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the Earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

A moment’s peace

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. Youth group meets Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Visit the Chapel NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/chapelnextfortcarson for more information.

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.

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. Call Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049 for more information and protocols.

Knights of Columbus — a Catholic group for men 18 and older, meets the third Wednesday of the month at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel; call 526-5769.

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Chapel scheduleCatholic

oldiers Memorial hapelNelson 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.,

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

oldiers Memorial hapel General protestant)Nelson Boulevard and Martinez Street

• Sunday, 11 a.m., worship, 524-4316

eligious ducation enter hapel e tHogan Street and Barkeley Avenue

• Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m., 526-8889

• Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., PWOC, 524-2458

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

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

Islamic

Meets once or twice monthly and upon special request. Contact Michael Hackwith at 719-285-5240 or Kevin Cheek at 405-313-8049.

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

Latter Day SaintsSunday worship is from 1-4 p.m. at Soldiers’ Memorial Chapel, near the post exchange. Contact Branch President Jeff Hanni at 435-890-3155 or Capt. Marc DeLuca at 254-226-4677.

Colorado Warriors Sweat Lodge

Native American Spiritual Encampment

to be held in JulyThe Native American Spiritual

Encampment (NASE) held July 6-10 at the former Turkey Creek Recreation Area is primarily a prayer and dance event centered on the principles of healing and Native American cultural expression.

This event is conducted by the He Ska Akicita Inipi (White Mountain Warriors Sweat Lodge) under the direction of the Fort Carson Religious Support Offi ce as expressed in the memorandum of agreement. The NASE Event is being conducted primarily for service members, DOD civilians and authorized Family members who wish to observe traditional Native American religious practice.

For additional information, contact Sgt. William Horton, at 524-4316 or [email protected] or NASE representative Tony Renner at 719-355-4262 or [email protected].

RSO adds 2ndday camp

Fort Carson’s Religious Support Offi ce (RSO) will sponsor day camps at Fort Carson for the sixth year.

RSO Camps for ages 7-12 will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24-28 and again July 31 to Aug. 4. Contact Heidi McAllister, director of religious education, at 526-5744 or [email protected] for details.

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

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

524-2458• Monday-Friday, 11:45 a.m.,

Mass, 526-8583

• Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., CWOC, 526-5769

Healer ChapelEvans Army Community Hospital

• Sunday. 11 a.m., Mass, 526-7386• Monday-Thursday and fi rst

Friday of month, noon, Mass, 526-7386


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The Extended Hours Clinic will provide medical services to active-duty military personnel, their Family members and TRICARE Prime beneficia-ries. TRICARE Standard patients are not eligible. The clinic also provides basic laboratory and pharmacy services, however, it does not provide emergency services, pharmacy refills, specialty care or radiology services. Patients must be at least 18 years or older; pediatric services are expected in the future. Upon arrival, patients must present a valid military identification card. The 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. Patients may schedule an appointment at the clinic by calling the Access to Care Line at 526-CARE (2273).

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 Center. The MPBC offers two breastfeeding support groups that meet the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in the OB-GYN clinic’s class-room. Breastfeeding classes are available on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. in the OB-GYN classroom. Significant others are encouraged to attend these events.

Patient satisfaction surveys — The Department of Health Affairs is now mailing out a new patient satisfaction survey called the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey (JOES). Select patients will receive the surveys about 72 hours after their appointments. These surveys provide direct feedback to health care providers to improve quality of care, patient experience and satisfac-tion. 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 merchan-dise 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 appoint-ments 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 details.

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 about this change at http://sites.mckesson.com/milpatients/.

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.

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

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 govern ment 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 payingEACH 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 (EACH) Release of Information section has partnered with the Department of 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 ($20.80 for search and processing, plus 13 cents per page). Visit https://pay.gov/public/form/start/72613275 for more information.

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Memorial Park will host the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival June 16-18, an opportunity for visitors to experience the rich history and culture of the Scottish Highlands and Ireland. Native born or those who visit these countries regularly will find themselves home again as traditional food, entertainment, dancing, shopping and traditional Highland Games, or just games, are available.

Visitors will have an opportunity to bear witness to athletes competing in traditional-style Highland Games. The games consist of several events to include the caber toss, stone put, hammer throw and sheaf toss. Competitors battle in heavy and light weight classes for cash prizes and bragging rights.

More competitions await in the iconic dancing and dog herding competitions where athletes compete to earn their places in higher division competitions such as the World Highland Dancing Competition.

Clan tents will be available for those who already know their families’ lineage or for those tracing their own family lines and alliances. These clan tents provide an opportunity to network and make new friends.

A massing of the pipe bands will take center stage during the opening and closing ceremonies of the festival. Several pipe bands will come together to perform various songs together as one, providing a thunderous version of popular pipe

songs such as “Amazing Grace” and “Scotland the Brave.”More musical offerings will be featured on the main stage to

include Albannach, a bareknuckle pipe and drum band straight from Scotland. An evening of Irish step dancing and fireworks also await visitors on the main stage the evening of June 17.

Visitors will have a chance to display their best sport kilts as they take part in the Braveheart 5K Kilted Run. Don’t own a kilt of your own? Not a problem. Kilt kits are offered for an additional fee when registering for the run and can be picked up along with race packets before the start of the run.

History buffs will be amazed as living history re-enactors will have stations set up for those looking to see how daily life was conducted in centuries past. Demonstrations of handcrafted items and clothing are just a few examples that will be available.

Limited parking is available at Printers Parkway Medical Plaza or Peak Vista Health Center starting at $5 per car. Arriving early for parking is suggested as well as utilizing public transportation or app-based transportation. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Discount tickets are available on Groupon but the offer expires soon.

Travel distance9.8 miles

Cost Adult single day, $15 online or $20 at the gateChild single day, $5 online or $10 at the gateAdult weekend pass, $25 online or $30 at the gateChild weekend pass, $15 online or $20 at the gate

Hours June 16, 4-10 p.m.June 17, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact Memorial Park1605 E Pikes Peak AveColorado Springs, CO 80910http://pikespeakcelticfestival.com/https:// www.facebook.com/PikesPeakCelticFestival/https:// www.groupon.com/deals/gl-pikes-peak-celtic-festival

Hear ye, hear ye … all are invited to attend the 2017 Renaissance Festival. For eight weekends starting Saturday, adults and children alike can live and watch yesterdays in Larkspur.

Visitors walking through the functioning period village will be greeted by hundreds of authentically costumed cast members who live and work through-out the village lending to the feel of stepping into a 16th century festival day.

The Renaissance Festival offers visitors a wide

variety of entertainment from jousting to tomato throwing. The magic of fairies lurk just around the corner of the hair braiding and face painting booths. Adults can enjoy the humor of comedy shows while younger family members can be awed by the physical feats of acrobats and jugglers. Visitors can even get revenge on a jester who slings insults about a “girly throw” or “world’s ugliest shirt” as they hurl tomatoes at him.

An abundance of shopping offers unique and handcrafted items to take home as a memento, to include leather face masks, hand-dipped candles, ceramic mugs and T-shirts. For those who wish to live the experience, costumes are available to rent for the day or can be purchased from a variety of vendors.

An abundance of rest areas can be found in the village offering cool shade and food. King-sized turkey legs and royal bread bowl soup are just a few offerings for those who have worked up a regal appetite and can be washed down with a collection of drinks worthy of a queen.

Each weekend is themed to include the love and romance weekend, when couples can arrange a royal wedding or renew their marital vows, and a pirate invasion weekend, when swash-buckling swordfights and pirate songs can be found throughout the festival. It is advised to keep a close eye on Family members to avoid one being shanghaied.

Sláinte! Cheers!

Past, future collide at festival

Right: Various bagpiping bands will come together as one during

the Massing of the Pipes at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival June 16-18 at Memorial Park in

Colorado Springs. These bands will also compete as individual groups

during the three-day festival.

Photos courtesy of pikespeakcelticfestival.com

Above: Traditional Highland Games, to include the caber toss, will be featured during the Pikes Peak Celtic Festival June 16-18. Athletes will com-pete in several events for cash prizes.

Photos by Alexandra Flodin

Hundreds of authentically costumed performers can be found across the Colorado Renaissance Festival performing dancing, acrobatics and comedy shows.

Various birds of prey are featured in a show to entertain the whole family during the Colorado Renaissance Festival held weekends throughout June and July in Larkspur. Weekends are themed during the fair to include a military appreciation wee end June when military identification holders can receive a buy-one, get-one-free admission and children under 12 are free. See Renaissance on Page 24


Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver is open for the season, with several roller coasters, an antique carousel and lots of rides, including the new Star Flyer, a 17-story tower ride. The water park is now open and included in admission. Elitch’s is just off Interstate 25, near downtown Denver. For a signifi cant savings, purchase tickets at Information, Tickets and Registration (ITR) offi ce in the Outdoor Recreation Center. Tickets at ITR are $32 each, or buy three, get one free for $96. A parking ticket is $13. The park is open daily through mid-August and then is open only on weekends through October. Call 303-595.4396 for more information.

The Colorado Renaissance Festival opens Saturday and runs eight weeks – Saturday and Sunday only, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine. Head north on Interstate 25, take exit 172 and follow signs to the fest site. Admission is $24 for adults and $12 for children 12 or younger. There’s free parking. See story on page

A Native American Intertribal traditional Powwow is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mortgage Solutions Financial Expo Center, 3650 N. Nevada. Grand entry is at 11 a.m. The event celebrates Native American history and culture and includes Native drums, singers and dancers, as well as art and food, such as Navajo tacos and fry bread and children’s activities. Admission is $4 and those under age 12 are admit-ted free as are Native Americans in full regalia. No pets, other than service animals, are permitted.

A June Jubilee is in downtown Colorado Springs June 16-17. There’s a display of paintings, sculptures, glasswork, photography, ceramics, woodwork and handcrafted goods from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be music and activities in Acacia Park.

“Man of La Mancha” is on the main stage of the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center through June 18. Tickets start at $20; call the box offi ce at 634-5583. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Sunday matinees 2 p.m. The Fine Arts center is at 30 Dale St.

“Vikings: Beyond the Legend” is a special exhibit in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science through Aug. 13. Forget about the stereotype of Vikings as bearded barbarians; learn instead of a culture of refi nement, complexity and achieve-ment. The Vikings exhibit requires a special ticket: $25.95 for adults and $17.95 for children; these tickets also includes general admission to the museum and active-duty military members get a discount by showing a military identifi cation card. If planning to see the Vikings exhibit, an entry-time reservation is required and can be made by calling 303-370-6000 or visiting http://www.DMNS.org or upon arrival at the ticket desk. The museum is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Christmas, and is at 2001 Colorado Blvd., in Denver City Park.

Bent’s Old Fort has a “Living History Encampment” with activities for the public to see Friday-Saturday. Visitors will see participants immersed in the roles of trader, trapper, hunter, laborer, blacksmith, carpenter and others, in costume of the 1840s. Admission to the event is $5. Bent’s Fort is near La Junta. Visit http://www.nps.gov/beol/planyourvisit/calendar.htm or call 719-383-5026.

“Story of Us: The Pikes Peak Region from A-Z” is an exhibit in the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum. The exhibit allows visitors to explore the history and geography of the area and to go back in time to understand what shaped the community. The museum at 215 S. Tejon St. is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free of charge. Parking is street side at meters around the museum. Call 385-5990 for information.

Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site, near La Junta, participates in the “Every Kid in a Park” program. Under this program, all fourth-grade students and those accompanying them have access to more than 2,000 federally-managed sites. Visit http://www.everykidinapark.gov for more information and to download the necessary pass. Bent’s Old Fort is at 35110 Highway 194 East, near La Junta. Call the park at 719-383-5026.

The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Cascade Ave., has these upcoming performances:

• David Blaine, Saturday at 8 p.m. • George Lopez and Cedric the Entertainer, June 17

at 8 p.m.• Kris Kristofferson, Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Find ticket information at http://www.pikespeakcenter.com or call 520-SHOW.

The Pikes Peak Celtic Festival is June 16-18 in Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. There’ll be bagpipers, Irish dancers and activities for everyone. Learn about Irish dancing and taste the cuisine. Events begin June 16 at 4 p.m.; June 17-18 at 10 a.m. with fi reworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m. June 17. Parking is on the east side of Union Boulevard for $5. Entry tickets are $20 at the gate for adults and $10 for children or buy a weekend pass for $30 for adults, $20 for children. Visit https://pikespeakcelticfestival.com/tickets for more information.

The Colorado Springs Western Street Breakfast is June 21, kicking off the Pikes Peak Range Riders annual horseback ride. The pancake street breakfast begins at 5:30 a.m. at Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street in downtown Colorado Springs. The breakfast is $5 per person and includes eggs, pancakes, milk, coffee and juice and is free for chil-dren under 5. Parking is along neighboring streets.

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo has been a tradition in Colorado Springs since 1937. The rodeo is July 12-15 as top-ranked cowboys compete for prize money. Competitions include bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding. And for those who attend the rodeo on July 12-13 evening performances will be treated to American Freestyle Bullfi ghting. Rodeos start at 7 p.m. and a matinee is July 15 at 12:30 p.m. There’s a Rodeo Parade in downtown Colorado Springs July 11 at

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Water World in the Denver area has recently been named a Top 10 Water Park in USA Today. The park has 50 aquatic attractions on 70 acres and dozens of new cabanas. There’s a free huge parking lot. Tickets for Water World are sold at Information, Tickets and Registration for $32 each. Water World is in Federal Heights at 8801 N. Pecos St. Take Interstate 25 to Denver, continuing north to the West 84th Ave. exit and go west to Pecos Street; turn north and go four blocks to Water World. Water World is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Call 303-427-SURF or visit http://www.hylandhills.org.

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The Commanding General’s Right Arm Night takes place June 16 at 4 p.m. at The Hub, building 1532, on Specker Avenue. The event is free and will include an update by the Pikes Peak Chapter of the Association of the United States Army.

The Ellis Outdoor Pool staff holds a luau pool party June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event, open to DOD identification (ID) card holders and their guests, includes games, prizes, giveaways and a cardboard boat race. Tickets are required for everyone, including infants and active-duty Soldiers and must be purchased in advance at the Ellis Outdoor Pool or Nelson Indoor Pool. Tickets are free for current swim

pass holders and $3 for everyone else. Call 526-3107 for more information.

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.

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.

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

Call 526-5542 for more information.Subscribe to the Directorate of Family and

Morale, Welfare and Recreation 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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Save the date of Sept. 23-24 for the Regional Air Show that will feature the Air Force Thunderbirds and other aircraft for flying demonstrations. Advanced tickets are available at http://www.pprairshow.org. Military discount is available.

Pueblo Air Blitz and Fly-in is June 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, 32002 Magnuson Ave., at Pueblo Municipal Airport. The free event features military re-enactors, vintage aircraft, military and space displays and entertainment for kids. The airport is about 8 miles east of Pueblo via Highway 50 east.

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Sports

Early season showing parity among teamsStory and photo by Walt JohnsonMountaineer staff

Through three weeks of action, the Fort Carson intramural softball program has shown there are a lot of talented players on post and there is no clear-cut favorite to win the championship.

Nohelani Herbin-Hervig, intramural sports staff, said the action has been exciting and, at times, nerve-racking with the amount of close games being played.

“We have been very happy with the caliber of

play and the excitement the players have shown this year. Game after game has been close and exciting, and the players are really showing a lot of sportsmanship,” Herbin-Hervig said.

The intramural program has seen many female athletes holding their own against the male athletes and helping to make it a competitive league. Teams have shown the ability to play small ball, getting base hits when needed, and hitting the long ball which is exciting in any level of competition.

A highlight of the league has also been the sparkling defensive play teams have turned in this

year. One of the most memorable was turned in by Bad Company’s Zach Gibbs, a former prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who recorded an unassisted triple play June 1.

Gibbs said the softball league offers more than just playing ball.

“One of the things that I enjoy about playing in the league is the chance to interact with other people from the battalion and company that I don’t always have a chance to talk with. It’s great to get out here and just have the chance to let our hair down and play the game we all love,” Gibbs said.

Fitness challengeMcKibbenFitness Center volunteer Hugo Bosselaar, left, and Fort Carson Soldier Robert Dodds compete in a tire fl ipping exercise routine during a fi tness challenge June 2 at the Fort Carson Commissary. The fi tness event was designed to introduce people to activities they can use on a daily basis for strength, conditioning and aerobic exercise, according to McKibben offi cials. People from ages 10-60 tried their hand at completing the various fi tness challenges offered during the two-day event.

Photo by Walt Johnson

Cash Money’s Jacob Newburn drives a pitch to right center fi eld during action Tuesday at the Mountain Post ports omplex.


Eyes on the ball

Fort Carson Family member Avery Bensinger watches the ball fly off the tee during a batting practice session Monday at the Mountain Post Sports Complex youth baseball fields. The T ball season begins Wednesday at the complex fields next to the Forrest Resiliency Center at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The post youth baseball season will begin at the Mountain Post Sports Complex north fields June 23 at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m.



The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (DFMWR) will host a Luau pool party June 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Outdoor Pool. According to DFMWR officials, people who have a Family pass will be given as many tickets as are on their pass. Those without passes, to include active-duty military and infants, will need to purchase a ticket for $3 per person. Officials added the event will include prizes, games, goody bags and lots of fun. Call 526-3107 for more information.

The 77th Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo is July 12-15 at the Norris-Penrose Event Center in Colorado Springs. The rodeo recognizes those serving in uniform in the Colorado Springs area with a special day for each branch of service. According to event organizers the July 12-13 evening performances will feature a bonus event; American freestyle bullfighting.

Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club will host a “Christmas in July” golf event July 29. The event is run by the Mountain Post Spouses’ Club. The event begins with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The golf course will also hold its annual club championship Sept. 16-17. The event is held in an individual stroke-play format and is designed to find the best individual golfer on post. The event begins with a shotgun start at 7 a.m. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The next Commanding General’s Golf Scramble is July 7 at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. The event begins with a shotgun start at noon. The golf course is scheduled to hold this year’s final CG scramble in November. Call 526-4102 for more information.

The Colorado Rockies are offering military members special ticket buys this season. The next opportunity is when the Rockies take on the San Francisco Giants Thursday at 6:40 p.m. The Rockies will also offer military discounts for the games against the Arizona Diamondbacks June 20 and 21 at 6:40 p.m. and June 22 at 1:10 p.m. Military personnel can purchase tickets in the outfield box, pavilion and upper reserved infield/outfield area for their Family and friends for $15 each (with a $3.50 service charge per order), a discount from the usual price. Call the Rockies at 303-ROCKIES, ask for the military discount and provide reference number 20937544 to take advantage of the offer. This offer is not available on a walk-up basis. Seating areas are subject to availability, limits may apply and all areas are not available for each game.

Child and Youth Services (CYS) officials are looking for people interested in volunteering as youth sports and fitness coaches. Coaches 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 communica-tion skills with the 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, résumé building and will make a definitive positive impact on the community. Call 526-1101 for more information.

The Colorado Springs Sky Sox host the Iowa Cubs, the Chicago Cubs’ Triple A affiliate, Friday at 7 p.m.; two games Saturday beginning at 5 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Security Service Field in Colorado Springs. The Sky Sox will then host the Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Triple A affiliate, June 17 at 7 p.m.; June 18 at 1:30 p.m.; and June 19-20 at 6:40 p.m.

The National Physique Committee 2017 Steel City Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Physique championships will be June 24 at the

University of Colorado Springs-Pueblo, Hoag Hall in Pueblo. The event featuring military athletes will begin with prejudging at 9 a.m. The finals begin at 5 p.m. Visit http://www. NPCSteelCity.com or call 719-671-8806 for tickets.

Garcia Physical Fitness Center hosts a clean lift competition June 24 at 9 a.m. Same day weigh-ins will take place from 7-8 a.m. The women’s division will have three weight categories: 125, 150 and 150 plus pounds. The men’s division will have five divisions: 150, 175, 200, 225 and 225 plus. The competition is open to DOD identification card holders 18 and older. Call 526-3944 for more information.

Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center hosts a Summer Slam basketball tournament in July. The tournament will begin with games July 14 for seeding and then will have a double-elimination round to determine the champion beginning July 15. The tournament will be played with an open roster format with 16 teams competing. All players must be 16 or older and be DOD identification card holders. Call 526-5772 for more information.

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Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center kickboxing instructor Mark Vosham, left, shows a Fort Carson Family member the correct way to attac during a class Tuesday at the facility. The post fitness centers offer a wide variety of aerobic and cardio activities. all any fitness center to learn about programs and times they are offered.


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