Mountaineer 2012 08-03

Vol. 70 No. 31 Aug. 3, 2012

Word of the month: Confidence

Photo by Spc. Nathan Thome

Pass in review
Veterans of the 4th Infantry Division march across Founders Field as part of the Week. They toured Fort Carson and received an up close look at modern
Division pass in review, July 26. More than 200 veterans traveled to Fort Carson equipment and shared experiences with Fort Carson Soldiers. For more on the
from all over the country for the 94th annual 4th Inf. Div. Association Reunion reunion, see pages 20-21.

4th Inf. Div. breaks ground for memorial
By Spc. Nathan Thome Div., the Soldiers who’ve served it and will highlight campaign medal and streamers, decorations attached
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office the conflicts the division participated in: World War I; to military flags to recognize particular achievements
World War II; the Vietnam War; Operation Iraqi or events. A plaque in the center of the memorial
A ceremony held at Manhart Field July 26 Freedom and Operation New Dawn; and Operation will highlight the division’s overall significant
officially marked the groundbreaking for the 4th Enduring Freedom. contributions and achievements.
Infantry Division Memorial at the future site of the Five marble pillars will depict the five significant “Thank you all for joining us as we honor the
Fort Carson Field of Honor. actions in which the division fought. Each pillar
See Memorial on Page 4
The memorial is meant to recognize the 4th Inf. will be emblazoned and bronzed with its respective

Message board INSIDE
Drivers
beware
Fountain-Fort Carson School
District 8 begins Thursday
for 1st-12th grade students.
Watch out for children
crossing streets and
entering and exiting buses.
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MEDDAC dedicates building for fallen medic
By Stacy Neumann
Medical Department Activity Public Affairs

The Pfc. Eric P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center
was dedicated July 27 in honor of a combat medic who
made the ultimate sacrifice in Tal Afar, Iraq, in 2005.
The U.S. Army Medical Department Activity hosted
Woods’ widow Jamie Woods, son Eric Scott, parents,
grandparents and other members of his Iowa-based
Family for the ceremony honoring the fallen hero.
While serving with 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, Woods went into an area under fire to
treat a Soldier shot by a sniper. Leaving the area, their
armored ambulance was hit by an improvised explosive
device. A team of officers and noncommissioned officers
asked that the SFCC building be named for Woods.
His former platoon leader spoke at the memorialization
ceremony, describing a confident and dedicated medic
whose contribution gave his unit the ability to execute
any mission.
“Many Americans have a good understanding that a
combat medic is charged with saving lives at point of
injury in an austere environment, and Woods excelled in
that scenario many times during this tour,” said Capt.
See Woods on Page 4

1st Lt. Stephen A. O’Hearn hugs Charles
Woods, father of Pfc. Eric P. Woods, at the
unveiling of a plaque dedicating the Pfc. Eric
P. Woods Soldier Family Care Center. O’Hearn
was Eric Woods’ platoon sergeant in Iraq.
Photo by Joel Sundquist


MPs, police
Woods
from Page 3

William Hamrick, now commander of the
Warrior Transition Battalion’s Company B.

named best “His family should be honored for the number
of sons and fathers he returned home alive.”
Woods’ father, Charles Woods, wanted
the group to understand the man they chose
to honor. He described a son “full of life from

in nation
the very beginning” who was active in sports,
church and adored his wife and child. He also
talked about a Soldier dedicated to his craft.
“He took his duty to heart and was
always very concerned for the welfare of his
By Andrea Sutherland police in the traffic section undergo extensive training. guys,” said Charles Woods. “He would call
Mountaineer staff “We do an additional six weeks of training, plus home and have us ship things that weren’t
military training,” Murray said. “We don’t just do available to him at the time. We’re proud as a
The men and women who make up the traffic traffic accidents. We provide support for all of the Family to see this beautiful medical facility
section at Fort Carson aren’t used to receiving praise or motorcades, events, parking. That’s all us.” and be there to carry Eric’s name on.”
awards. They’re more accustomed to being challenged Murray said the unit also provides safety courses Brian Woods spoke about how he was
by motorists facing traffic violations on post. for the community, a key element of the IACP award. always trying to follow in his older brother’s
“We joke that we usually meet people on their worst To be eligible for the honor, the section had to footsteps. He focused on leadership and pride.
day,” said Capt. James Bloom, commander, 148th demonstrate efforts in three traffic safety priorities: “He was always in front of the line,”
Military Police Detachment, 759th MP Battalion. occupant protection, impaired driving and speeding. Brian Woods said. “He was always striving to
But the long overdue recognition for the 10 military Prayne and Murray submitted three years’ worth be a part of something bigger than himself.
police and four Department of the Army Civilian Police of data and statistics, demonstrating an increase in I’m proud of my brother for making the
who work for the traffic section came July 23 when public information and education as well as consistent tough decision and doing the right thing
they were named the No. 1 military traffic safety enforcement and effectiveness of efforts. when the wrong thing would have been so
program at the 2011 International Association of Chiefs “We had a one-inch notebook of information and much easier. I’m proud of the way that he
of Police National Law Enforcement Challenge. documentation for consideration,” Prayne said. served his country as a medic. Once again,
The section beat four other installations that were The unit improved its outreach and education he gets to be part of something larger than
nominated for the award. programs to help meet those requirements, including himself, grander than he could do alone.”
“We’ve submitted in years past but always came child passenger safety checks, seat belt demonstrations Brian Woods went on to say that he felt
up short,” said Lt. Thomas J. Prayne, chief, traffic and ramped up traffic violation campaigns, Prayne added. the building and the people inside embody
investigations section, Provost Marshal Office, “We’ve seen a positive impact,” he said. “We all of the things he loved about his brother.
Directorate of Emergency Services. were handing out very few tickets (at safety Col. John M. McGrath, MEDDAC
“We felt like we had a really good chance of winning enforcement checks), so that shows we’re actually commander, said that staff will endeavor to
this year,” said Staff Sgt. Jason Murray, noncommis- making an impact.” prove that the building is worthy of its name.
sioned officer in charge. “We were optimistic that we The MPs and civilian police officers have reached “We, like Pfc. Woods, have a duty to
would place, but we didn’t expect first. It is a great out to the Fort Carson community, working closely with provide care to our own, in a military
honor. It recognizes that we are busting our butts to the Army Substance Abuse Program and hosting mock family environment that recognizes the
make sure everyone is safe out there on the road.” crashes for 1,500 troops to show the devastating effects sacrifices and stresses of the Army life. I
Murray said the relationship Soldiers have with of drunken driving, Prayne said. know that occurs every day in this building,”
Prayne and their other civilian counterparts have “We’re educating counselors. We’re providing said McGrath.
contributed to the unit’s success. traffic safety classes to units. We did a lot of public The Pfc. Woods Soldier Family Care
“We have a really good relationship with the education,” he said. Center is located adjacent to and east of
civilians,” he said. “They are subject matter experts Prayne and Murray said it was because of these Evans Army Community Hospital. It provides
because they’ve been here for years.” increased efforts that they earned the recognition. support to more than 27,000 Soldiers,
“With the Soldiers rotating every two years or so, “We try to do the best we can at our job,” Murray Family members and retirees. Each day,
we have had a lot of changes in personnel. Civilians said. “This award shows we’re doing our best.” almost 500 military, civilian and Red Cross
help with consistency,” Prayne said. Murray and Prayne will travel to San Diego Oct. 3 volunteers provide support for more than
To help maintain stability, MPs and the civilian to formally accept the award. 1,500 patient visits.

LEFT: From left, Jim Rice, Mission Support Element operations planner and
local chapter member, 4th Infantry Division Association; Bob Babcock,
president, 4th Inf. Div. Association; Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding
general, 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson; Command Sgt. Maj. Wardell Jefferson,
senior enlisted leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div.;
Dianna Kinlaw, community leader; and Bob Mooney, community representative;
dig into the earth at the site of the Fort Carson Field of Honor memorial,
marking the official start of construction at Manhart Field, July 26.

Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram

Memorial breaking ceremony were more than 200 community representatives; grabbed
Courtesy of Niles Bolton Associates
ABOVE: This computer graphic is an
from Page 1 veterans from the 4th Inf. Div. shovels and dug into the earth, marking artist’s rendition of the 4th Infantry
Association, who visited Fort Carson as the official start of construction. Division Memorial on the Fort Carson
men and women of the 4th Inf. Div. part of the 4th Inf. Div. Association “Being invited to the groundbreaking Field of Honor. The memorial will con-
by breaking ground here, at the future Reunion Week. Anderson, along with Jim ceremony was wonderful,” said Ronald sist of five marble pillars, dedicated to
location of the new 4th Inf. Div. Rice, Mission Support Element operations Sebring, veteran, Company B, 3rd the five campaigns in which the division
memorial,” said Maj. Gen. Joseph planner and local chapter member, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. “This fought. Each pillar will be emblazoned
Anderson, commanding general, 4th Inf. Inf. Div. Association; Bob Babcock, memorial means a lot to me; I think it’s and bronzed with its respective
Div. and Fort Carson. “The diverse group president, 4th Inf. Div. Association; the ultimate way for 4th Inf. Div. to campaign medal and streamers. A
of individuals that this Field of Honor Command Sgt. Maj. Wardell Jefferson, honor (its) Soldiers.” plaque in the center of the memorial
will represent stands as a shining example senior enlisted leader of Headquarters The project is scheduled to be will highlight the division’s significant
of the best our nation has to offer.” and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Inf. Div.; completed in November, just in time for contributions and achievements.
Among the attendees of the ground- and Dianna Kinlaw and Bob Mooney, the division’s 95th birthday, Dec. 10.


‘Warhorse’ welcomes new leaders By Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
they accomplished.
“To the Soldiers on the field, I simply say
Office, 4th Infantry Division ‘thank you,’” said Kolasheski. “You look great;
your dedication to the security of our nation,
Guidons swayed in the wind as Soldiers and bringing freedoms to countries far, far away
of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry is inspirational.”
Division, stood at attention, prepared to During the ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj.
participate in the brigade and several battalion Ralph F. Delosa, outgoing 2nd BCT senior
changes of command and responsibility at enlisted adviser, handed off the brigade colors
Fort Carson’s Founders Field, Tuesday. through the outgoing and incoming brigade
Col. John S. Kolasheski, outgoing comman- commanders to Command Sgt. Maj. Robert G.
der, relinquished command of the “Warhorse” Lehtonen, who assumes the mission of training
Brigade to Col. Omar Jones, who recently served Warhorse Soldiers.
as commander, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Kolasheski later welcomed the incoming
Cavalry Regiment out of Vilseck, Germany. commander with a few words.
Commanders of 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry “I am confident you will lead the Warhorse
Reg.; 3rd Bn., 16th Field Artillery Reg.; and 1st to greatness,” he said.
Sqdn., 10th Cavalry Reg.; along with command Jones said he is pleased to join the “Ivy”
sergeants major from 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg.; Division, and proud to take over the brigade.
and 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg., joined the brigade “I would like to thank (Maj. Gen. Joseph)
commander in passing the reigns to new leadership. Anderson for the opportunity to command in
During his closing remarks, Kolasheski this division and the privilege to join this storied
showed appreciation to his commanders and team,” said Jones. “Congratulations on your
command sergeants major who served with him. successful deployment and the lasting impact
“Thanks for your leadership and dedication you made across Southern Afghanistan.
to making this organization better,” he said. The change of command ceremony also
Kolasheski, who commanded nearly featured the 4th Inf. Div. Ivy Band, 4th Inf. Div.
6,000 Soldiers during his 32-month tenure in and Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, a volley
2nd BCT, gave words of encouragement to the from the salute battery of 3rd Bn., 29th FA Reg.,
brigade and reminded Soldiers of the mission 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., and a formal pass in
review, which is a demonstration of the force for
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding the new commander.
general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Kolasheski’s next assignment will be as the
passes the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Army’s Senior Fellow with the Council on
Div., guidon to the incoming commander, Foreign Relations in New York City.
Col. Omar Jones, during a change of command “It truly has been my honor to serve as a
ceremony at Founder’ Field, Tuesday. commander of the Warhorse Brigade here at the
Photo by Sgt. Ruth Pagán Mountain Post,” said Kolasheski.


Maj. Gen. Joseph
Anderson, left,
commanding
general, 4th Infantry
Division and Fort
Carson, and 10th
Cavalry Regiment
leadership lead all
three squadrons of
the unit back to the
headquarters
of the 4th Squadron,
10th Cav. Reg., 3rd
Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Inf. Div.,
during a regimental
run celebrating
the unit’s 146th
birthday, July 26.

10th Cav. celebrates 146th birthday
Story and photo by 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Carson, including 1st Sqdn., 2nd run and ceremony, not only as a way to
Sgt. Khori Johnson Division, recently commemorated that BCT, and 7th Sqdn., 1st BCT. The promote unit cohesion and morale, but
3rd Brigade Combat Team Public history and tradition when it hosted three squadrons, along with Maj. Gen. to instill the traditions and values of
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division the 146th annual birthday celebration Joseph Anderson, commanding general, the 10th Cav. Reg. into each Soldier.
in honor of the 10th Cav. Reg. at the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson, and “(The unit) has a long lineage of
From being one of the original squadron headquarters, July 26. members of the division staff, joined history,” said Dilcher. “It’s important
Buffalo Soldier units to fighting in “We are at a point in our Army the 4th Sqdn. at its troop headquarters for our younger guys to know where
the Indian Wars during the 1800s where we need to go back to basics,” for a regimental run, followed by a they came from and learn the history
and being one of the elements that said Command Sgt. Maj. Edwin cake-cutting ceremony, to celebrate the of this unit.
contributed to the capture of Saddam Rivera, senior enlisted leader, 4th regiment’s birthday. “Having pride in our unit gives us
Hussein, the 10th Cavalry Regiment Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. “Our troopers 1st Sgt. Matthew Dilcher, senior motivation and a purpose to many of
has been an integral part of the history need to be proud of their heritage.” noncommissioned officer of Head- the things we do. If they have pride in
of the Army and the nation. All three active squadrons of the quarters and Headquarters Troop, 4th their unit, they… won’t want to bring
The 4th Squadron, 10th Cav. Reg., 10th Cav. Reg. are located on Fort Sqdn., said it was important to use the embarrassment upon their unit.”

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Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
— training and testing is conducted monthly. Events Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
include swimming, marksmanship, track and field Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
events (100 meter dash, shot put, long jump and Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed
3,000-meter run) and a 12-kilometer road march. Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Soldiers with physical limitations can also participate Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
with an approved alternate event authorized by Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
medical personnel. Upon completion of all required
events, Soldiers are awarded a gold, silver or bronze Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
badge; level is determined by results of the marks- (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
manship and road march. The foreign military award Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
is authorized to be worn on the Class-A or Army LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Service Uniform. Soldiers should submit packets 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
through their chain of command to Sgt. Michael Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
Phillips at 526-5282 or email michael.j.phillips6@
us.army.mil. Contact the officer-in-charge of the • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
event, Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720- Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
250-1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil. @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
Finance travel processing — All inbound and tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it • Base operations contracting officer at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. on snow removal, grounds maintenance and ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. contractor response to service orders. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The request latrines, for service or to report damaged first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and or overturned latrines. of their expiration term of service, but must attend
terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from any
open to all active members and those interested in members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can military occupational specialty, have a general
becoming future SAMC members. The club was receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
elite noncommissioned officers but is now an building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit
Armywide program for individuals who have met Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
the criteria and have proven themselves to be performs notary services on a walk-in basis from
outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Hours of Operation
process. Contact the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for more information. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of Briefings 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson to 1 p.m. Soldiers must private-sergeant first class Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for with a minimum General Technical Score of 105; • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher in the Army Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
526-5898 for more information about the program. Call 524-2691 or visit at http://www.goarmy.com/ 526-3321.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is ranger.html for more information. • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 5512/6477 for approval.
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance is held Aug. 21-23 beginning at 9 a.m. in building Education Center hours of operation — The
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post car wash. This Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone training is required for all Soldiers asked to perform building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
numbers and points of contact for services: this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 600-8-1, this • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort duty is limited to those in the ranks of sergeant first Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Carson Support Services service order desk can be class to command sergeant major, chief warrant a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies officer 2-5 and captain and above. No reservations • Army Learning Center — Monday-
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, are required to attend training. Classes offered on Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
is overflowing or emergency service is required. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ processes to include turning in excess property, hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. reutilizing government property, web-based tools mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan available, special handling of property and environ- hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
civS@mail.mil. Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — @dla.mil for receiving/ turn in; Mike Welsh at Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
BOSS meetings are the second and third Wednesday of each month at Value claimants must submit Department of Defense
held the first and third the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days. Shipment
Thursday of each 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office under Defense Personal Property Program claimants
month from 2-3:30 recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the must log into the Defense Personal Property System
p.m. at The Foxhole. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. at http://www.move.mil and report all the items
Contact Cpl. Rachael Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays online within 75 days. Claims must be submitted
Robertson at 524-2677 for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for within nine months directly with carriers to receive
or visit the BOSS office personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings full replacement value for missing and destroyed
in room 106 of The Hub for more information. are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts items. All other claims should be submitted to Fort
Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30 Carson Claims Office within two years of the date of
updates and event information. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson
of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information.

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Medics assist in exercise
Story and photos by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
Office, 4th Infantry Division
procedures in the event of a real-world emergency,
said Capt. Edwin Pierce, commander, Company C.
“This exercise helps all of us become more
broken arm into an ambulance, and contacted medical
evacuation helicopters at Memorial Hospital in
Colorado Springs and St. Mary-Corwin Medical
Gonzales said working with nonmilitary agencies
gave her a better understanding of how her role as a
first responder fits into a casualty’s overall care.
comfortable working together,” Pierce said. “I want my Center in Pueblo, to transport one notional casualty “This is the first time since I have been with this
“Sergeant Rivera, I’m trapped!” Pfc. Ashley Soldiers to see how all of these resources should come with a spinal injury and another with a leg injury. unit that we have done something that involves so
Fleury yelled in a panicked voice. together when responding to a real-world situation.” Fort Carson and Front Range community many agencies,” Gonzales said. “They get a chance to
“Hang in there Fleury,” Sgt. Defra Rivera yelled The Company C medics, role-playing as a combat medical leaders will evaluate the exercise to refine see the way we do things — the initial treatment — and
back. “I’m with you.” unit conducting a routine training exercise, staged a communications between post units and civilian we got to see what they do as well — what happens
Soldiers and their companions lay sprawled vehicle rollover. Three health care specialists, with emergency responders in the area, said Jones. after we hand our patients off for the next level of care.”
with simulated injuries to their spines, arms and simulated bruises and broken bones, acted as if they
legs, next to an overturned Humvee, resting on its were thrown from the vehicle, while a fourth, repre-
roof, wheels to the sky, on the side of a road in the sented by a mannequin, lay trapped under the vehicle. Soldiers with Company C, 4th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Brigade
Fort Carson Training Area. With the casualties in place, the rest of the Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; Fort Carson firefighters; and flight
Soldiers assigned to Company C, 4th Brigade role-players sprang into action, triaging injured medics from St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center in Pueblo approach a
Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Soldiers, conducting basic first aid and contacting medevac helicopter with a simulated casualty.
Infantry Division, joined the Fort Carson Fire range control to coordinate with emergency services.
Department and air medical evacuation assets from “The initial triage was actually pretty easy,” said
Colorado Springs and Pueblo to validate medical Sgt. Shavonna Gonzales, a health care specialist
evacuation procedures during an exercise in the Fort assigned to Company C. “We have all done that kind
Carson Training Area, July 12. of training before, but this time we weren’t training for
Fort Carson and Front Range community medical deployment, we were focused on an event here at Fort
professionals planned the event for months to develop Carson. That meant working with other local agencies,
and streamline the post’s medical evacuation which we don’t have as much experience with.”
When Fort Carson Fire f iref ighters and
paramedics arrived on scene, the “Charlie Medics”
Health care specialists with Company C, 4th Brigade briefed the status of the four casualties.
Support Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th “Communication between the units was pretty
Infantry Division; firefighters from the Fort Carson seamless,” said Capt. Ryan Jones, head of training,
Fire Department; and flight medics from Pueblo’s Fort Carson Fire Department. “The Soldiers had
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center carry a simulated already done an initial triage, which saved a lot of
casualty to a medical evacuation helicopter, during time. Everyone seemed to work very well together.”
a medical evacuation exercise, July 12. Emergency responders loaded the patient with a

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The Eagle Lake
Day Camp
included group
Bible studies,
interactive skits
and uplifting
music to keep
Christian
children active
in a positive
and nurturing
spiritual
environment. This
is the first year
Eagle Lake Day
Camp was offered
at Fort Carson.
With five full
days of fun-filled
activities, campers
experienced
numerous
outdoor activities.

Summer day camp kicks off
Story and photos by Anna Ciccotti want to give them a week of joy and fun.”
Special to the Mountaineer Based on age, young campers are divided
into groups of 10-15, each led from one activity
Squeals of joy and delight overwhelmed to another by a team of two experienced and
the usually quiet courtyard at the Soldiers’ highly-motivated counselors. Bible study is
Memorial Chapel as the Eagle Lake Day Camp meant to be part of the program and the ELDC
kicked off Monday. team knows how to make it an exciting and
More than 150 children, ages 7-12 registered learning experience for anyone involved.
for the week-long ELDC which debuted at Fort Crews of squires, knights, dragons, princes
Carson this summer, with inflatable bounce-lands and kings are engaged in the camp’s activities
and climbing walls. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. along with red riding
“This is our first time here and we are very hoods, fair maidens, mermaids, princesses
excited about it,” said James Shank, day camps and queens. Large group games were also
director at Eagle Lake. “When we were doing the planned to add to the fun.
setting up we thought this is a great place to be. Setting aside their usual distractions, such
We are thankful God is allowing us to be here to as TV computer games and i-Pods for a week,
,
serve Fort Carson, the military, the Soldiers, the children measured their skills in fun arts and
Families and the children.” crafts such as tie-dyeing and got an opportunity
The day camp served the children who couldn’t to explore new and exciting outdoor routines
otherwise attend a summer camp, said Shank. like archery or rock climbing. All enjoyed the
“We run camps, and we also bring camps to splash of the water slides.
the kids. We want to give them a chance when Team building was another important
otherwise they won’t have a chance because their aspect, as part of the process involved Families,
parents are either away or deployed. … We just helping them plug in through the children and
thus foster new relationships.
“I like us doing it this time
of the year because a lot of
Families have just got here and
this is a good way to get them
involved with the chapel and our
activities,” said Heidi McAllister,
Protestant religious education
director at the chapel.
She said that a good portion Albert Arellano, 7, left, and Christopher Martinez, 7, were among
of the children attending the day the first to practice climbing skills at the rock wall, Monday.
camp came from on-post Campers participated in age-appropriate, well-balanced,
Families of active-duty personnel. supervised activities on a rotating basis daily. Eagle Lake
This free, traveling staff is trained and certified in child protection, CPR, first
Christian-based camp was aid and universal safety precautions.
sponsored by the Religious
Support Office of the Fort military community as it helped children, and
Carson U.S. Army Garrison. eventually their families, become more resilient.
Offering children an opportunity “For those kids who are Christians, the camp
to learn more about the Bible is going to encourage them in their faith so that
through hands-on activities, the when they have to face some tough issues in life
camp also provided them with an or at school, they are going to have something
early approach to spiritual growth. inside a little bit more than what they had at
Briana Martinez, 10, enjoys the splash of the water slides. Campers Chap. (Maj.) James Lester, the beginning of the camp,” he said.
said the slipping and water slides were the most popular attractions garrison family life chaplain, said More information on Eagle Lake camps is
of the camp. the spirit of the camp fit the available at http://www.eaglelakecamps.com/.

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