1. Vol. 69 No. 49 Dec. 16, 2011
Word of the month: Charity
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Terry
‘Truck rodeo’
Spc. Raymond A. Mowery, track vehicle mechanic, conducts a maintenance task Infantry Regiment, attached to 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade
while Spc. Daniel Perez Jr., power generation equipment mechanic, provides Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, were among warriors from eight Fort
assistance during the “Sustainer Stakes” competition held Nov. 30-Dec. 1. The Carson sustainment units to compete in the event, which featured testing lanes on
Soldiers, assigned to Company E, Forward Support Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd truck and maintenance-specific tasks. See page 12 for more on the competition.
Exchange celebrates reopening
by Kerstin Lopez vital that the Exchange also grow to meet the need of $23.5 million, said Patrick Riordan, Colorado
Mountaineer staff the Fort Carson community,” Kruse said. “With this Springs Exchanges general manager.
renovation, (Army and Air Force Exchange Services) “Based on the tremendous growth and restationing
After nearly two years of renovations and has created a community center that offers a safe of the 4th Infantry Division, the Exchange has
expansion, the Fort Carson Exchange will celebrate a and friendly environment for the Fort Carson commu- expanded and continues to offer new retail, food and
grand reopening Friday at 10 a.m. nity. It has also allowed for an expanded assortment service operations to the community,” Riordan said.
The total complex, including the main store, food of merchandise and services to better meet the need of New additions to the facility include shops such
court and concession mall increased from 104,000 the military servicemembers and their Families.” as Vera Bradley, Martha Stewart, NFL/Sports
square feet to 194,000 square feet, said Amanda The renovation and expansion project was Concept, Icon Motorcycle Gear and concessions such
Kruse, Fort Carson Exchange store manager. planned in 2001, funded in 2009 and construction
See Opening on Page 4
“As the Fort Carson installation has grown it is began in January 2010. The cost of the project totaled
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 16, 2011
MOUNTAINEER Commander’s column
CG sends holiday message
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Garrison Commander:
Col. Robert F. McLaughlin
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
by Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson special meaning. I
Chief, Print and Web Communications: Commanding general, 4th Infantry Division encourage everyone
Rick Emert and Fort Carson to make time to
Editor: Devin Fisher write, call or email
Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland Soldiers, Families, employees and friends of the a deployed Soldier
Dustin Senger 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, or friend. Your
Kerstin Lopez The December holiday season is finally here. This correspondence
Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett is a special time for Families and communities to gather will bolster their
Happenings: Nel Lampe together and celebrate. spirits as they serve
Sports writer: Walt Johnson The holiday season is also a wonderful time to reflect our nation overseas.
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall on the many accomplishments we have made during the Please remember
This commercial enterprise newspaper is past year and to prepare ourselves for the challenges of to always keep
an authorized publication for members of the the new year. Our team has completed many complex and our wounded
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should be proud of your individual and unit’s contributions prayers as well, Anderson
is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Office,
to make our Army the best Army in the world. and never forget the
Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, Tel.: 526-4144. I receive daily compliments from citizens and leaders sacrifices that they have made for our country.
The e-mail address is usarmy.carson.hqda-ocpa. within the Front Range community thanking you for As we celebrate the holidays, I ask that everyone carefully
list.pao-mountaineer-editor@mail.mil.
your selfless service to our country. I am personally and plan their activities and take into account the hazards
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With his awesome attitude, he conveyed to every person warriors, build houses for disabled veterans, support
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Policies and statements reflected in the him — Soldiers, parents visiting their Soldiers, civilians To everyone who has extended a helping hand
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Reproduction of editorial material is We’ve all seen this type of inspired leadership Soldiers, civilians and Families.
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on every installation. Showing that we Let’s all enjoy what the season offers,
care exemplifies the very spirit of the wherever we are, and enjoy time with
holiday season. friends and loved ones. As we celebrate,
The great thing about being part let’s remember those who are deployed
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526-0096 few. My family’s experience is not we wish you safe and happy holidays
unique. Every Soldier and Family Ferriter and a blessed new year.

3. Dec. 16, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 3
McCoy retires after 40 years
by Andrea Sutherland return assist Soldiers and Families. the Mountain Post, finding work in to assist the new garrison commander,
Mountaineer staff “Steve is the anchor of Fort Carson. the civilian sector. Col. Michael Kazmierski, with his
He makes our installation run,” said “I landed a temporary position transition. So I did that for several
Four decades ago, Steve McCoy Col. Robert F. McLaughlin, garrison at the Pueblo Army Depot,” he said. months until we recruited on the
started his federal career as an commander. “He is a team builder “In the meantime, I was putting in position, I competed and was fortunate
automotive battery servicer for the who has given so much of his adult applications at Fort Carson.” enough to be selected for it.”
Directorate of Logistics at Fort Carson life to make this the best hometown in McCoy was hired by Fort Carson’s McCoy has since served for six
for $3.74 an hour. He retires Dec. 31 the Army, home of DOL in 1973, working garrison commanders.
as the deputy garrison commander of America’s best.” his way from battery In the last 40 years, he said he’s
the Mountain Post, having served in The key to servicer to tactical seen a lot of positive changes.
the position for 14 years. McCoy’s success: equipment mechanic “When I came here in 1973, Fort
“I worked my way up through the teamwork. to holding various Carson facilities were all World War
career ladder,” McCoy said. “I was given “Through 40 leadership positions II wood and Soldier billeting was
a lot of opportunities to prove myself.” years, I’ve had some in DOL. comprised of gang latrines and open
In the past 40 years, McCoy has great mentors and In 1997, while barracks, not nearly the comfort
overseen major changes on the some great coaches serving as the chief of Soldiers enjoy today. You were lucky
Mountain Post, including preparing who have provided Supply and Services to have screens on your windows,” he
both active and reserve units for exceptional leader- Division within DOL, said, chuckling.
mobilization in support of Desert ship and guidance to McCoy was asked to “I think another significant change
Storm and Desert Shield while working me,” he said. “I’ve temporarily serve as was the acquisition of the Piñon Canyon
as the chief of Supply and Services developed relation- the deputy garrison Maneuver Site,” he said. “It’s a signifi-
Division for DOL — a learning ships that I’ll main- commander, a position cant and invaluable training area for us.”
experience that he would call upon tain and take to the McCoy that had formerly been McCoy said he is also proud to have
again shortly after 9/11; converting the grave with me.” filled by a Soldier. been a part of important improvements
DOL from a government workforce of Raised in Southern California, “The garrison commander at that to the quality of life for families, Soldiers
approximately 250 to contract without McCoy said he first came to Fort time was Col. (Lawrence) Davis and and civilians working on Fort Carson.
a single employee lost to unemployment; Carson after completing basic training he was about two months out from Improvements to infrastructure over the
and serving 15 years as chairman for in 1970 at Fort Ord, Calif. When the rotating and he was without a deputy,” last 10 years is unprecedented, inclusive
the Local Federal Coordinating Army honorably discharged McCoy McCoy said. “The position had been of housing, medical, child care, fitness,
Committee of the Combined Federal in 1972, following a troop drawdown previously converted from military to dining and recreation, he said.
Campaign, which has raised millions after the Vietnam conflict, McCoy civilian so Col. Davis asked me if I
See McCoy on Page 4
of dollars for local nonprofits who in and his wife eventually returned to would come up and serve temporarily
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Opening McCoy on the workforce over the last 10 years,” he said he plans to spend more time with
from Page 1 from Page 3 said. “We’re in this constant (Army Force friends and family, including his wife, Lu
Generation) cycle, where we have Soldiers McCoy, with whom he recently celebrated
as Starbucks, Things “We offer alternate work schedules, deploying and redeploying throughout the 40 years of marriage.
Remembered, ATI Cell we offer tele-work, and we offer wellness year, which has required a lot of weekend “We’re going to take a three-week trip
Phones, Elite Sportswear programs to our workforce as a means to and holiday work (for civilians). I think our to South America,” he said. “I’ve got a lot
and Daniels Knife and balance personal and professional workforce has learned to become very of time to make up.”
Specialty. demands. These programs were nonexistent flexible and very resilient.” Remaining humble, Steve McCoy said
Food court eateries in my day,” he said. “We’re paying more McCoy praised his civilian colleagues, he doesn’t consider many of his accomplish-
such as Burger King, attention to personal wellness of our who number in the thousands, for their ments personal accomplishments although
Anthony’s Pizza and workforce while promoting and exercising loyalty and dedication. he is proud to have been a part of the design,
Taco John’s underwent sound sustainable practices such as “They understand why they come in here inscription and construction of the Civilian
renovations to better recycling, energy and water conservation, every day — to train and equip Soldiers to Workforce Memorial located in front of
serve the customers, waste management and green procurement, win the fight while taking care of Families Soldiers Memorial Chapel. These two
Kruse said. just to mention a few.” left behind,” he said. “We’re a customer- granite stones symbolize what the civilian
Special pricing on Since taking on the role of deputy focused and customer-based organization workforce represents and their commitment,
many items, demonstra- commander, McCoy said he’s more and those customers are Soldiers and selfless service and dedication to duty.
tions, samplings and attuned to the dedication and commitment Families, but at the same time we also serve “I’ve worked with so many great
giveaways, are just some of the civilian workforce as a whole. each other. It’s a team of teams.” people, I’m proud to be a part of this
of the events planned “There has been significant pressure As he prepares for retirement, McCoy team,” he said. “It’s been a great ride.”
for the grand reopening
of the Exchange.
“The Fort Carson
team would like to Lost, abandoned animals
thank our customers As of Jan. 1, the Humane animals collected annually will be disseminated postwide
for their patience and Society will no longer accept within the Pikes Peak region. within the next several weeks.
understanding through- stray pets from Fort Carson. Fort Carson is currently Contact Chris Zimmerman
out this renovation The kennels on Abbott developing other options. at the Police/Provost Marshal
process. We truly appre- Lane in Colorado Springs are Information concerning where Division at 524-5394 for
ciate their loyalty to the overwhelmed by the volume of missing pets can be retrieved more information.
Exchange,” Kruse said.

5. Dec. 16, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 5
The new 43rd Sustainment Brigade
headquarters allows the unit to fuse
together Fort Carson sustainment team.
‘Rough Riders’ open new headquarters
Story and photo by “It’s like a smart phone — it gas, which provides greater insulation ceremony, declared the new headquarters
Staff Sgt. Ian M. Terry enables us. This building allows us to than standard double-paned windows, officially open.
43rd Sustainment Brigade Public collaborate, to communicate, to fuse while not reducing the transparency DeTingo then led Gonsalves on a
Affairs Office together Fort Carson sustainment teams of the windows. tour of the new building, highlighting
to do what we do, which is support our In attendance at the ceremony were the sustainment operations center.
The 43rd Sustainment Brigade brothers and sisters in the 4th Infantry Col. Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy The SOC is a vast network of
leadership officially opened the doors Division and all the Soldiers across the commanding general of maneuver, Soldiers and systems responsible for
to its new headquarters building on Best Hometown in the Army.” 4th Inf. Div., and Col. Robert F. assembling support packages
Fort Carson during a ribbon-cutting Among the technologies employed McLaughlin, garrison commander. through coordination and planning
ceremony Dec. 9. in the building is a 300-kilowatt photo- Joe Y. Toddy, a Native American with multiple contributing agencies.
Prior to the new building, the voltaic system, which provides green shaman and longtime friend of the 43rd “So every piece of equipment,
“Rough Rider” Brigade operated from energy to offset 49 percent of the overall SB, performed a blessing over the new every work order, every support
three different buildings, with its brigade, energy use of the building. Solar panels building, both inside and out. Upon request, can be tracked here,” said
battalion and company headquarters provide 60 percent of the energy required completion of the blessing, Gonsalves Gonsalves. “That’s phenomenal.”
being spread across post. Now, with the for the building’s hot water usage. and DeTingo, stood with 43rd SB The sustainment process, whether a
43rd SB and the 43rd Special Troops In addition to specif ic green Command Sgt. Maj. Randy S. Varner fuel or ammunition distribution mission
Battalion under one roof, execution of technologies, the building’s architecture and Joe Wyka, Directorate of Public or a transportation or maintenance
sustainment missions has reached a is designed to allow maximum sunlight Works acting director, to ceremoniously support request, is aimed to be a
greater level of efficiency. to most areas, reducing the electrical cut the ribbon signifying the opening process transparent to requesting units.
“This building is technology,” said usage from artificial light sources of the building. With all systems in place in their
Lt. Col. Geoffrey C. DeTingo, deputy during most daylight hours. Following the ceremony, Capt. new headquarters, the 43rd SB Rough
commander, 43rd SB, who presided The building’s windows are Brian C. Stark, a support operations Riders are positioned to execute their
over the ceremony. double-paned and filled with argon officer in the 43rd SB, who narrated the brigade motto, “Provide with Pride.”

6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 16, 2011
Miscellaneous Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost. physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website at
civ@mail.mil. http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
The Central Issue Facility — will be closed for • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary
its annual 100-percent inventory Monday-Dec. 23. Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2. Hours of Operation
The CIF will reopen Dec. 27 with regular business civ@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help
hours. Emergencies will be handled on an individual tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate
basis. Contact Catherine Martinez at 524-1888 for • Base operations contracting officer repre- under the following hours:
more information. sentative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 or • Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30
The Army Attaché Management Division — is email bruce.e.gronczniak.civ@mail.mil for questions a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday-
recruiting qualified regular Army noncommissioned on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor Sunday. Monday-Dec. 16, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30
officers, sergeant-sergeant first class, to serve in U.S. response to service orders. a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Dec. 23-26.
embassies around the world. For more information • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 524-0786 Dec. 27-30, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
or to request an application for Defense Attaché or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mi to request latrines, (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Dec. 29-Jan. 2, 7-9 a.m.
assignment, contact Master Sgt. Matthew for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30
Tuiasosopo, Army Attaché Management Division, The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is p.m. (dinner). Jan. 3-6, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.
at 202-231-7291 or 301-917-4729 or email able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).
matthew.tuiasosopo@us.army.mil. 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should • Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Saturday and
Management Branch, responsible for processing after hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (brunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (supper).
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, Questions can also be submitted by email to Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1
DA Form 4283 — recently changed its hours of FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Dec. 23-26, 9 a.m. to
operation. The Work Management Branch, located Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness 1 p.m. (brunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (supper). Dec. 27-29, 7-9
in building 305, will be open for processing work Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers Closed Dec. 30-Jan. 2. Jan. 3-6, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
appointment only, call 526-2900. through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and • Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex) —
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans Soldiers not in the SRP process can receive legal Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
can get assistance through the Veterans Services assistance and powers of attorney at the main legal (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday-Sunday. Monday-
Group, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for walk-ins office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. The VSG is next to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance (lunch), no dinner. Closed Dec. 23-26. Dec. 27-29, 7-
located at The Retired Enlisted Association Chapter 1 prepares powers of attorney and performs notary 9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no
at 834 Emory Circle in Colorado Springs. For more services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. dinner. Closed Dec. 30-Jan. 2. Jan. 3-6, 7-9 a.m.
information call 719-337-0086. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30 (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9 a.m.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Briefings Closed Saturday-Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Closed Dec. 23-26. Dec. 27-29, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast),
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for — is held Jan. 17-19 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Dec.
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. 30-Jan. 2. Jan. 3-6, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to
participating battalion receives money quarterly; the This training is required for all Soldiers asked to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
top two battalions receive an additional bonus amount. perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation Central Issue Facility regular business hours —
Call 526-5898 for more information about the program. 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant sergeant first class to command sergeant major, chief In-processing
Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
each month at the Family Connection Center from reservations are required to attend training. Classes Initial issues
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
active members and those interested in becoming Graves at 526-5613/5614 for more information. Partial issues
future SAMC members. The club was originally Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
a U.S. Forces Command organization of elite Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Cash sales/report of survey
noncommissioned officers but is now an Armywide building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
program for individuals who have met the criteria 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Direct exchange
and have proven themselves to be outstanding processes to include turning in excess property, Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact reutilizing government property, web-based tools Partial turn ins
the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at available, special handling of property and environ- Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
526-5661 for more information. mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Full turn ins
Command Evaluation and Training Team — Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
COMET provides commanders at all levels with a dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at Unit issues and turn ins
responsive maintenance and supply assessment and mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Call 526-5512/6477 for approval.
training tool that improves the combat effectiveness, Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. Education Center hours of operation — The
readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building
programs. The team identifies supply and mainte- noon the second and third Wednesday of each month 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
nance weaknesses and problems, and provides at the Joel Hefley Community Center conference • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
individual/unit reinforcement training based on room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.
assessments. Results remain confidential for the unit Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to to 4:30 p.m.
commander only. The team provides assistance in the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8
the majority of maintenance and supply management Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays a.m. to 6 p.m.
areas with one-on-one training, and by for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education
conducting follow-up visits. The team also conducts personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday-
classes to help strengthen supply skills and improve are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
maintenance readiness. Contact Tim Howarth at Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
503-3095 or email thomas.howarth3.ctr@mail.mil 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located
for more information. of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is personnel section, and a pen to complete forms. Street. Shipment under Full Replacement Value
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Call 526-4730/4583 for more information. claimants must submit Department of Defense Form
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held 1840R to the carrier within 75 days. Shipment under
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at Defense Personal Property Program claimants must
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call log into the Defense Personal Property System at
numbers and points of contact for services: University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army http://www.move.mil and report all the items online
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within nine
Support Services service order desk can be reached at ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the months directly with carriers to receive full replacement
526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing value for missing and destroyed items. All other
routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Office within two years of the date of delivery or
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.civ@ of their expiration term of service, but must attend the at 526-1355 for more information.
mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash is briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start
overflowing or emergency service is required. of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in BOSS meetings are
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. building 1340, room 123, from 10-11 a.m. and held at 10 a.m. the first
civ@mail.mil for service needs or to report noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staff and third Wednesday of
complaints. sergeant from any military occupational specialty, each month at the
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey have a general technical score of at least 107, be a Foxhole. For informa-
at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@mail.mil. U.S. citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army tion, call 524-BOSS.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces

7. Dec. 16, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 7
Soldier’s memorial returns home
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
Chris Andrews, Pinson’s mother. “They’re going
Louis where Pinson’s relatives had gathered to
to come all the way down here to bring the plaque?
witness the presentation. They all wore Sgt. Amanda
I was shocked.”
Pinson memorial T-shirts.
ST. LOUIS — The 4th Infantry Division “I’m just doing the right thing, bringing a Soldier
“Sgt. Pinson’s mother asked for a low-key
honored a long-standing military creed to never home to her Family,” said Sidwell.
ceremony to continue the healing process,” said Sidwell.
leave a fallen comrade behind when it returned the Sidwell arrived at the Andrews residence in St.
Andrews and her son, Bryan Pinson, stood next
memorial plaque dedicated to Sgt. to Sidwell in Andrews’ living room as
Amanda Pinson to her Family in St. she presented them with the plaque and
Louis Dec. 7. read the memorial poster detailing
Pinson was killed by indirect fire Pinson’s life and career.
at Contingency Operating Base “When Amanda decided to join the
Speicher, Iraq, March 16, 2006, while military … the second she joined, I was
assigned to the 101st Military right behind her,” said Andrews.
Intelligence Detachment as a signals “Totally 100 percent supportive.”
intelligence analyst. Pinson led a life of accomplishment
She was the first female signals and set herself apart from the crowd
intelligence analyst killed in combat. on several occasions.
Subsequently, officials named the COB She demonstrated talent at an early
Speicher military intelligence building age when she won an award during the
Pinson Hall, and affixed a plaque to Greater St. Louis Science Fair. She
memorialize her service and sacrifice. later distinguished herself as a leader
The responsibility of caring for the as a sophomore at Hancock High
plaque and honoring Pinson’s memory School when she created, designed
was handed down and charged to every and implemented the Hancock
incoming intelligence sergeant major, Environmental Leadership Program.
said 4th Inf. Div. Military Intelligence Pinson’s story continues after her
Sgt. Maj. Mari Sidwell. death. The Amanda Pinson Memorial
The 4th Inf. Div. was the last unit to Scholarship goes to graduates of her
occupy the building before handing it high school. Heroes Way Interstate
and COB Speicher over to the Iraqis. 4th Infantry Division Military Intelligence Sgt. Maj. Mari Sidwell presents the Sgt. Interchange Program, a program that
“When (Sidwell) said I’m going to Amanda Pinson memorial plaque to Pinson’s mother, Chris Andrews, and brother, Bryan honors those who died while serving in
bring (the plaque) to your house, I was Pinson, during a small ceremony held at Andrews’ house in St. Louis Dec. 7. Sidwell flew
See Memorial on Page 9
like ‘you’ve got to be kidding me,’” said from Fort Carson to St. Louis to hand deliver the plaque to Pinson’s mother.
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8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 16, 2011
Capt. Wyatt Brown,
left, commander,
Headquarters and
Headquarters
Battery, 29th Field
Artillery Regiment,
3rd Brigade
Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division,
and Staff Sgt.
Jonathon Billings,
right, fire support
noncommissioned
officer, HHB, 29th
FA Reg., examine
the impact area in
the distance as
they prepare to
call for fire during
the brigade’s
live-fire exercise
in the training area
of Fort Carson.
Exercises ensure combat readiness
Story and photo by exercise Nov. 28-Dec. 2 to certify its (job),” said Johnson. “Everything that conducting fire support in an urban
Sgt. Khori D. Johnson Soldiers in preparation for future they learn here in this training will environment, a desert environment, etc.”
3rd Brigade Combat Team Public training and operations. prepare them to conduct fire support The FECC organized a training
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division The overall goal for Fist Stakes in most environments.” schedule to evaluate the potential of
was to ensure the “Iron” Brigade’s Fire support specialists from each Soldier. The first stage consisted
Throughout history, artillery has combat readiness. The brigade Fire and around the brigade had the opportunity of Soldiers going through a series of
been one of the most devastating Effects Coordination Cell organized to prove themselves in a series of lanes that focused on different aspects
weapons used on the battlefield. Be the event to provide instruction and tasks related to their craft. The FECC of fire support, such as land navigation
it World War I, the Vietnam War or evaluate every aspect of a fire support organized the training to focus on the and communications.
the current conflict in Afghanistan, the specialist, said Staff Sgt. Nathaniel core elements of fire support; later on In the next phase, Soldiers were
element of artillery has proven to be a Johnson, brigade fire support noncom- these core ideas can be used for future, presented with a mission scenario in
pacesetter, and a possible difference missioned officer, Headquarters and more specific training and execution. which they had to construct a plan,
between failure and victory. Headquarters Troop, 3rd Special “The instruction that we gave conduct a mission briefing and then
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Infantry Division, conducted a fire “The objective was to certify all do, which applies to any environment,” specialists had to execute their plan
support training exercise, known as (fire support specialists) as experts on said Johnson. “This lays the foundations
See Fist Stakes on Page 9
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Memorial sacrif ice a lot and she did make a Fist Stakes “We all had a real good time
from Page 7 difference,” said Andrews. “She made from Page 8 with it,” he said.
a difference in my whole family’s life. Although, 3rd BCT fire sup-
Afghanistan or Iraq on or after 9/11, has We’re all different people because of in a scenario filled with sudden porters will have a chance to test
erected a sign bearing Pinson’s name at her. The Family says all the time we occurrences and hostile role players, their skills early next year, some of
the interchange of Interstate 55 and want to be like Amanda.” which simulated wartime conditions. them had the opportunity to practice
Bayless Avenue in St. Louis. “Angel in When asked how she felt about At the conclusion of Fist Stakes, their craft during a recent artillery
Fatigues,” a song written and performed her daughter’s sacrifice, Andrews had Soldiers left the training with not live-fire exercise.
by Field of Grey in her memory, details mixed emotions. only a multitude of skills, but also a Soldiers were able to unleash
the life of a female Soldier. “Her sacrifice has made me a totally priceless amount of confidence in nearly 300 155mm rounds on the
There are plans to name a cryptology different person than I was before,” she their field, according to Soldier Fort Carson training area, said Staff
center Pinson Hall in recognition of said. “We’re extremely proud of her and feedback in the after-action review. Sgt. Joshua Swan, brigade targeting
her sacrifices. everything she accomplished, but you Sgt. Justin Lannom, a fire noncommissioned officer, assigned
“It’s huge that an intelligence Soldier still have to go through life. support noncommissioned officer to HHT, 3rd STB.
gets recognized. Most cryptology centers “Bringing the plaque and the poster with Headquarters and Head - “We’ve gotten some serious
are named after career intelligence home was closure for the Army, to make quarters Troop, 4th Squadron, 10th training out here” he said.
Soldiers,” said Sidwell. “The fact that sure Amanda was home, but for me and Cavalry Regiment, 3rd BCT, said “Everything we did during
they’re going to name it in her honor my Family, it opened another very impor- he enjoyed the focused training Fist Stakes led up to that live
is great.” tant chapter of how she was remembered environment and the opportunity fire,” said Johnson. “That live fire
“It’s amazing that Amanda’s story by her Army Family and brought to life to work alongside his fellow fire validated all of the training that
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 16, 2011
‘Regulars’ enhance warrior skills
Story and photo by
Pfc. Nathan Thome
1st Brigade Combat Team Public
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 22nd
Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
conducted warrior tasks and battle
drills training Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at various
locations on post.
Warrior tasks and battle drills are
fundamental skills that all Soldiers
need to fight and accomplish the
mission, which is to conduct full-
spectrum operations anywhere in the
world at a moment’s notice, said
Command Sgt. Maj. Timothy
Edwards, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., 1st
BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Two days of warrior tasks and
battle drills training led to a third day Spc. Jairod Farris, right, Company B, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
of skills examinations. performs a functions check on a jammed weapon Dec. 1, during the testing phase of the three-day warrior tasks and battle
“Training was conducted to refresh drills training, as Staff Sgt. Louie Valdez, dismounted squad leader, Company A, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., looks on.
the Soldiers on the fundamentals of
their training,” said Edwards. “When These battle drills teach Soldiers Soldiers who have recently been way,” said Byrd. “I’m ready for the future
Soldiers master the basics of their how to react during firefights and assigned to the unit. tasks and missions we will be given.”
training, it will help them when they medical emergencies, said Edwards. This training was beneficial to the Not only will the individual skills
have to learn new methods in additional “We trained until we were confident younger Soldiers who haven’t yet of the Regulars be enhanced, but also
stages of training.” that we knew our tasks and drills by deployed, said Sgt. Manuel Flores, the fighting skills of the “Raider”
The event’s tasks and drills included heart,” said Pfc. Charles Byrd, tanker, Company D, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Brigade when they conduct full-
weapons function, radio communication wheeled vehicle mechanic, Fire Reg., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. The spectrum operations, said Edwards.
and medical evacuation lanes. Support Company, 1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Soldiers were put in realistic scenarios “This event is just the beginning of
Radio and medical lanes required Reg., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “It was where they had to think fast and make the training cycle that we’ll be going
the Soldiers to speak clearly and definitely helpful for those who use correct decisions under pressure. through,” said Edwards. “During
think fast while calling up a medical some skills more than others.” “Going through multiple scenarios redeployment cycle, the Regulars will
evacuation or giving a description The training was designed to has helped me focus on tasks and work hard and train harder to become
and location of an individual. improve the skills of “Regular” accomplish any mission that comes my the best Soldiers that they can be.”