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Vol. 70 No. 34                                                                                                                                                  Aug. 24, 2012




 Word of the month: Confidence




                                                                                                             Team of Year

                                                                                                             EOD earns
                                                                                                             top honors       By Andrea Sutherland
                                                                                                                                 Mountaineer staff

                                                                                                                  A three-man explosive ordnance disposal team from
                                                                                                             Fort Carson emerged victorious in the EOD Team of the Year
                                                                                                             competition held Aug. 13-17 at Fort Knox, Ky.
                                                                                                                  “It was humbling,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson,
                                                                                                             team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd EOD Battalion,
                                                                                                             71st Ordnance Group (EOD). “We competed against many EOD
                                                                                                             Soldiers and we competed in front of the entire command.”
                                                                                                                  Thompson, along with Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval and Sgt.
                                                                                                             Matthew Bagley, completed a dozen EOD tasks and defeated
                                                                                                             four EOD teams from across the U.S. to earn the title.
                                                                                                                  Last held in 2001, this year marked the first time EOD
                                                                                                             Soldiers participated in the competition due to frequent
                                                                                                             deployments in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and
                                                                                                             Enduring Freedom.
                                                                                                                  “For the EOD world, this is the Best Ranger or Best
                                                                                                             Sapper (competition),” Thompson said. “There wasn’t a lot
                                                                                                             of separation between first and last.”
                                                                                                                  Competition officials said only a few points separated the
                                                                                                             field, which consisted of top teams from the 52nd Ordnance
                                                                                                             Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.; 49th Chemical Brigade, Fort
                                                                                                             Hood, Texas; and the 111th Ordnance Group (EOD), a
                                                                                                             National Guard unit from Alabama.
                                                                                                                  “Being able to compete against the best EOD techs in the
                                                                                                             field, it’s an accomplishment,” said Sandoval.
                                                                                                                  “This was basically the (U.S. Army Forces Command)-
                                                                                                             level competition,” said Capt. Clay Kirkpatrick, commander,
                                                                                                             663rd Ord. “The ultimate goal is for next year to make this
                                                                                                             a (Department of the Army)-level competition.”
                                                                                                                  Hosted by the 20th Support Command (Chemical,
                                                                                                             Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosives),
                                                                                                             the competition tested Soldiers with improvised explosive
                                                                                                             device, chemical ordnance and multiple conventional
                                                                                                             ordnance scenarios. It also measured basic Soldier skills
                                                                                                             such as land navigation and weapons qualification.
                                                                                                                  “It was challenging,” said Bagley. “I honestly didn’t think
                                                                                                             I was that good.”
                                                                                                                  The teammates said remaining focused on one task at a
                                                                                                             time was essential.
                                                                                                                  “Staying motivated (throughout the competition) was
                                                                                                             tough,” Sandoval said. “You only had 30 minutes to an hour to
                                                                                                             rest and reset before going back out for the next mission.”
                                                                                                                  “Individually, nothing we did was all that difficult,” said
                                                                                  Photo by Marvin Lynchard   Thompson. “(Competition officials) did the best they could
Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance               to throw everything at us. Focusing on that specific task was
Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), performs EOD chemical warfare duties while in full            the biggest challenge.”
MOPP gear Aug. 15 during the EOD Team of the Year competition. Thompson’s team won the competition
                                                                                                                                                      See EOD on Page 4
held at Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 13-17.



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Gonsalves
receives 1st star
     By Spc. Nathan Thome                Gonsalves crosses an important
    4th Infantry Division Public         threshold to join the distinguished
           Affairs Office                ranks of the general officers corps,”
                                         said Odierno.
    Ryan Gonsalves, deputy com-               More importantly the promotion
manding general for maneuver, 4th        recognizes Gonsalves’ potential to
Infantry Division and Fort Carson, was   serve in positions of even higher
promoted to the rank of brigadier        responsibility, Odierno said.
general by Army Chief of Staff Gen.           “Gonsalves demonstrated early on,
Raymond T. Odierno during a ceremony     in his lieutenant years, his leadership
at Founders Field, Aug. 17.              potential to become a senior leader in
    Gonsalves has been serving as the    the Army,” said Odierno. “He has
deputy commanding general since          proven himself in peace and in war, as
arriving on Fort Carson in 2011.         a dynamic and great example of the
    “It’s a special day for the          type of broadened leader we need as
Gonsalves Family, but it’s also a        we move this Army into the future.”
special day for our Army as Col. Ryan         Odierno pinned Gonsalves, with
                                         his wife, Janet Gonsalves, and their
                                         two children, Brittany and Nathan
 “(Gonsalves) has                        Gonsalves, joining him in the
  proven himself in                      reviewing area.
                                              After receiving his new rank,
  peace and in war, as a                 Gonsalves was presented with two
  dynamic and great                      distinctive items: the first round fired
                                         by the salute battery at the ceremony
  example of the type of                 and the general officer belt, in honor of
  broadened leader we                    his accomplishment.
                                              Unique to general officers, the
  need as we move this                   general officer belt dates back to 1843     Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, left, promotes Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy
  Army into the future.”                 when then Army Chief of Staff Gen.          commanding general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, to brigadier
       — Gen. Raymond T. Odierno                    See Gonsalves on Page 4          general during a retreat ceremony on Founders Field Aug. 17 as his wife, Janet
                                                                                     Gonsalves looks on.
4       MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012



                                                             Gonsalves
                                                             from Page 3

                                                             George C. Marshall decided that all generals needed a
                                                             belt when carrying side arms, except in combat.
                                                                  A native of Colorado Springs, Gonsalves received
                                                             his commission in the Army as a second lieutenant in
                                                             1984, and reported to Fort Carson’s 4th Inf. Div. for his
                                                             first duty station.
                                                                  During Gonsalves’ 28 years of service, he has been
                                                             stationed throughout the U.S. and Germany, and has
                                                             deployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
                                                                  In 2011, he came full circle and returned to his
                                                             first duty station.
                                                                  “Janet and I are very humble to be welcomed back
                                                             into the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson where I was born,”
                                                             said Gonsalves. “To be promoted today, is very touching
                                                             and means a lot to us.”
                                                                  As the ceremony came to a close, Soldiers,
                                                             Families and friends of Gonsalves and the 4th Inf. Div.
                                                             congratulated the new brigadier general and wished
                                                             him luck in his future endeavors and opportunities.
                                                                  “It’s a special gift to be in a division, and it’s even more   Brig. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy commanding
                                                             special to be in the 4th Inf. Div.,” said Gonsalves. “I really      general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort
                                                             appreciate all of you coming out today to celebrate, I can’t        Carson, speaks to an audience of Soldiers, Family and
                                                             be more thankful or humble with your presence and your              friends after his promotion to brigadier general at a
                                                             participation in today’s ceremony.”                                 retreat ceremony on Founders Field, Aug. 17.

                                  Photo by Marvin Lynchard
From left, Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval, Staff Sgt.
Christopher Thompson and Sgt. Matthew Bagley,
663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive
Ordnance Disposal Battalion, don their chemical
warfare gear during the EOD Team of the Year
                                                                                                                            I nteractive C ustomer E valuation
competition at Fort Knox, Ky. The Fort Carson team                                                                          Ambassadors Commended for Exceptional
won the competition, which took place Aug. 13-17.                                                                           Service — are selected from personnel who
                                                                                                                            exemplify the spirit of keeping Fort Carson the
EOD                                                                                                                         “Best Home Town in the Army” with superior
from Page 1                                                                                                                 customer service to our Soldiers, Family
                                                                                                                            members, civilian employees and retirees.
     Another challenge: the 90-degree temperatures
and high humidity.                                                  Plans, Analysis and                                              someone here to give my family
                                                                                                            “We are an extended family
     “I could chew the air,” Thompson said. “I                       Integration Office                                              the same personal treatment that I
                                                                                                        here — a big green Army Family,”
wasn’t dry a single second of the competition.”                                                                                      have given to the other Families.”
                                                                                                        he said. “We have people coming
     “Wearing the bomb and chem suit didn’t                        At the end of his 24 years of                                         He emphasized that he was
                                                                                                        back years later who still keep in
make it any cooler,” Bagley said. “It was 120                service in the Army, Bobby Jackson         touch … that is important.”  not alone in this process.
(degrees) on the asphalt.”                                   was called upon to work on some                Jackson said that he treats  “We become so involved
     Despite the heat, the team persevered                   cases involving the Families of            people by the Golden Rule.   with our ‘Families’ that we often
through each task.                                           deceased Soldiers. After seeing the            “When the time comes, andhave to de-stress — just get out
     “They demonstrated they’re good Soldiers                importance of that job, he joined                                       and walk around the building.
                                                                                                        it will come, I hope that there is
first and excellent EOD techs,” said Lt. Col.                up with the Fort Carson                                                         This is where our team
Gerardo Meneses, commander, 242nd EOD Bn.                    Casualty Assistance Center                                                      becomes important,
“We’re excited and happy for their victory.”                 as a civilian four years ago.                                                   because we are also here
     Meneses recognized the Soldiers as well as                    “This is the most                                                         to support each other.”
their leaders for the triumph.                               important job in the                                                                 That job often requires
     “A lot of credit goes to Capt. Kirkpatrick and          military, being there                                                           that the team be available
1st Sgt. (David) Grotkin,” he said. “They were               for the loved ones of a                                                         24/7 and at a moment’s
probably the most aggressive as far as company               Soldier, a retiree or                                                           notice. But, he said that to
and team-level training. This victory is proof of            veteran,” Jackson said.                                                         the members of the team,
all their hard work.”                                              He said that as the last                                                  no sacrifice is too little
     Kirkpatrick said the team, which won the                process Family members                                                          to support our Soldiers
71st EOD qualification in June, trained for                  have with the military,                                                         and their Families.
the Team of the Year for eight weeks.                        it is important to serve                                                             Zita Ephron, who is
     “Their primary focus once they won the                  everyone with the same                                                          part of that team, agrees.
Group Team of the Year was to train for this                 respect and dignity that                                                        “We are in the most
event,” said Kirkpatrick, estimating the team                you would want for your                        Bobby Jackson                    stressful job, but it is also
spent 40-50 hours each week preparing.                       own Family members.                 Fort Carson Casualty Assistance Center      the most rewarding.”
     “A lot of skills had to be honed to succeed,”
said Thompson, adding that future competitions
will help strengthen EOD troops as units from                  The ICE system is available for customers to rate service     Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, Outdoor
Hawaii, Alaska, South Korea and Europe are                     they receive by highlighting superior service or making       Recreation, the Soldier Family Assistance Center or
able to compete.                                               suggestions to improve services. It can be accessed at        Balfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or by
     “This was the first competition in 11 years,”             http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)        depositing an ICE card at one of the many boxes located
he said. “The field is just going to get better and            id=437; through kiosks at Army Community Service, the         around post.
better and better.”




             Send your letters or commentaries to
             mountaineereditor@carson.army.mil.
Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER                5


Suicide prevention

Workshop targets leaders
    Story and photo by Sgt. Seth Barham
 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,
              4th Infantry Division

    Thirty leaders from the “Warhorse” Brigade attended
an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop
Aug. 9-10 at Veterans Chapel.
    The two-day ASIST workshop allowed leaders to
learn the warning signs of suicide, and skills to intervene
and help at-risk Soldiers.
    “The training is intended to complement the Army’s
‘Ask, Care, Escort’ suicide prevention program,” said Chap.
(Maj.) Ricky Way, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division. “It focuses on (leaders) making connections
with Soldiers within the formation to help better understand
the reasons behind suicidal thoughts and feelings.”
                                   Way is one of five primary
                              trainers in 2nd BCT who
“I honestly                   completed a five-day “train
                              the trainer” workshop.
 thought this                      The ASIST model is the
                              way to apply the ACE program
 was going to                 effectively, said Staff Sgt.
 be a dry and                 Adam Ward, senior chaplain’s
                              assistant, 2nd BCT.
 boring type                       “Comparing        decisive
                              action operations in combat
 of training. I               to counterinsurgency methods                                                                      Spc. Kpandja Mahoulyou, left, Company B, 1st
                              is just like comparing ACE to         The workshop consisted of several lectures, simulations
 couldn’t have                ASIST,” Ward said. “When          and practical exercises, and culminated in a role-playing
                                                                                                                                 Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade
                                                                                                                                 Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes a
 been any                     you’re conducting (counterin-
                              surgency operations), you are
                                                                exercise that allowed leaders to apply their newly-learned
                                                                intervention skills.
                                                                                                                              connection with Sgt. Nathan Lewis, Company B,
                                                                                                                                 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., during a simulation
 more wrong.”                 much more invested in the
                              long run and the enduring
                                                                    “I honestly thought this was going to be a dry and
                                                                boring type of training,” said Sgt. Nathan Lewis,
                                                                                                                              exercise as part of Applied Suicide Intervention
  — Sgt. Nathan Lewis                                                                                                              Skills Training at Veterans Chapel, Aug. 10.
                              process, and it’s the same                                          See ASIST on Page 7
                              thing with the ASIST model.”
6       MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012


Miscellaneous                                                      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.                Closed                      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.
   events (100 meter dash, shot put, long jump and                                     Dinner: Closed                                                 Dinner: Closed
   3,000-meter run) and a 12-kilometer road march.           Wolf                      Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.                Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.         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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
   with an approved alternate event authorized by                                      Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.                Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.         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 award is authorized to                                  Dinner: Closed                                                 Dinner: Closed
   be worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform.           LaRochelle                Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.                Closed                      Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
   Soldiers should submit packets through their chain        10th SFG(A)               Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.                                    Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
   of command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 526-5282 or                                  Dinner: Closed                                                 Dinner: Closed
   email michael.j.phillips6@us.army.mil. Contact
   Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720-250-                 • Base operations contracting officer                 ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
   1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil.                   representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262                first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
Finance travel processing — All inbound and                    or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions            sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
   outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it                  on snow removal, grounds maintenance and                     Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
   Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family                  contractor response to service orders.                       first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
   member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay                 • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at               of their expiration term of service, but must attend
   inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231.       524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to              the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
   Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information.             request latrines, for service or to report damaged           or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in              or overturned latrines.                                    Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
   building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of           Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness             building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
   operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The           Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the              Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from any
   office assists Soldiers with room assignments and           SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only                  military occupational specialty, have a general
   terminations. For more information call 526-9707.           provide powers of attorney or notary services to             technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson                   Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees,               240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
   Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third                  Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP                   pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or
   Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection              process can receive legal assistance and powers              visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
   Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC               of attorney at the main legal office located at
   is open to all active members and those interested          1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the                Hours of Operation
   in becoming future SAMC members. The club was               Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares
   originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of            powers of attorney and performs notary services            Central Issue Facility
   elite noncommissioned officers but is now an                on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.                        • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
   Armywide program for those who meet the criteria            Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from                     7:30-10:30 a.m.
   and have proven themselves to be outstanding                8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.                                     • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
   NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact                                                                         Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
   the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at            Briefings                                                            • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
   526-5661 for more information.                                                                                           Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of               75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held                            • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
   Public Works has an incentive program to prevent            Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon               Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
   recyclable waste from going to the landfill.                to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant first                  • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
   Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards          class with a minimum General Technical Score of              526-3321.
   for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson      105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher in the                 • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
   Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for       Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger                5512/6477 for approval.
   the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every          physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www.               Education Center hours of operation — The
   participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call      goarmy.com/ranger.html for more information.                 Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
   526-5898 for more information about the program.          Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training              building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is                  — is held Sept. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in                  • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
   responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort          building 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post car             Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
   Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance          wash. Class is limited to 50 people on a first-come,         a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
   of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and         first-served basis. Contact Jean Graves at 526-                    • Army Learning Center — Monday-
   cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone                5613/5614 or jean.graves@us.army.mil for more                Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
   numbers and points of contact for services:                 information.                                                       • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
         • Facility repair/service orders — Fort             Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency                Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
   Carson Support Services service order desk can be           Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in            Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
   reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies        building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from           Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
   or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage,             12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA                 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
   damaged traffic signs or other facility damage.             processes to include turning in excess property,           Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
         • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric              reutilizing government property, web-based tools             hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
   Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.             available, special handling of property and                  mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
   civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash           environmental needs. To schedule an orientation,             hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
   is overflowing or emergency service is required.            contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera       to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
         • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan            @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at                holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
   Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@             mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or         Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
   mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints.         Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.                    a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on the first floor of
         • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan                 Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon            building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment
   Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.                 the second and third Wednesday of each month at              under Full Replacement Value claimants must
   civ@mail.mil.                                               the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room,            submit Department of Defense Form 1840R to the
         • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal —                6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office            carrier within 75 days. Shipment under Defense
   Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email                      recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the                 Personal Property Program claimants must log into
   dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil.                                briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.                the Defense Personal Property System at http://
         • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary          Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays                     www.move.mil and report all the items online
   Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ              for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for              within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within
   @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help              personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings          nine months directly with carriers to receive full
   tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper.                 are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts           replacement value for missing and destroyed
                                                               Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30     items. All other claims should be submitted to Fort
                                                               a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department               Carson Claims Office within two years of the date
 BOSS meetings are held the                                    of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit                  of delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson
 first and third Thursday
                                                               personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.              Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information.
 of each month from 2-3:30 p.m.
 at The Foxhole.
                                                               Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.                   The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office —
 Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at                           Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held                   is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at
 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of The          the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon            building 1430, room 233. During duty hours,
 Hub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS”            at the education center, building 1117, room 120.            Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour
 to 40404 to receive updates and event information.            Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs                 phone number for after hours, holidays and
                                                               Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.                  weekends is 526-0051. Know your rights.
Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER                   7
ASIST                            Green-to-Gold
from Page 5

Company          B,
Battalion, 67th Armor
Regiment. “I couldn’t
                        1st
                                 ROTC seeks enlisted Soldiers
have been any more
wrong. The ASIST
model really opened my
eyes and I feel like I’m so
                                 who want to become officers
                                       U.S. Army Cadet Command                                     needs and the needs of the Army.                                                                 Reserve or Army National Guard.
much better equipped to                                                                                Option 3 — The Green-to-Gold Non-                                                                To begin the application process or to
care for my Soldiers if               FORT KNOX, Ky. — Enlisted                                    scholarship Option is available to Soldiers                                                      learn more about Green-to-Gold, enlisted
they are having issues.”         Soldiers who have an interest in furthering                       who have already completed two years of                                                          Soldiers should contact their career coun-
     Additional leaders          their Army careers by becoming com-                               college and can complete their degree                                                            selors or visit http://www. goarmy.com/rotc.
will be certified in the         missioned officers can learn more by                              requirements in two years. This option is                                                        Contact the local Green-to-Gold point of
weeks to come as the Unit        exploring U.S. Army Cadet Command’s                               optimal for enlisted Soldiers interested in                                                      contact, Don Caughey, at 719-255-3475 or
Ministry Teams in the            Green-to-Gold option, an in-service                               becoming officers in the U.S. Army                                                               armyrotc@uccs.edu for more information.
brigade plan to hold             recruitment program to attract junior
ASIST workshops every            soldiers with leadership potential.
other week. According to              Cadet Command is accepting                                                                                                                                        The Army’s Green-to-Gold program allows
Way, the ASIST program           applications as part of “Operation                                                                                                                                     qualified enlisted Soldiers and noncom-
was incorporated on Fort         Officership,” a campaign designed to                                                                                                                                   missioned officers to complete college
Carson by the 4th Infantry       attract talented enlisted and noncom-                                                                                                                                  and be commissioned through ROTC.
Division through Mission         missioned off icers who want to
Support Order 10-0261 in         complete a college degree and compete
April 2010. The order            to become second lieutenants.
requires battalions to have           The Army’s Green-to-Gold program
a minimum of 85 percent          offers three options:
of their first-line leaders           Option 1 — The Green-to-Gold
certified.                       Active-Duty Option is a two-year
     U.S. Army Garrison          program that provides eligible, active-
Fort Carson will host a          duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity
five-day ASIST workshop          to complete a baccalaureate degree
Oct. 1-5 to certify addi-        or obtain a master’s degree and be
tional trainers on post.         commissioned as a second lieutenant
     “If we can save just        upon receiving the appropriate degree.
one life as a result of               Option 2 — The Green-to-Gold
this training, then we           Scholarship Option provides eligible
have made a difference,”         Soldiers with two-, three- or four-year
Way said.                        scholarships, depending on the Soldier’s                                                                                                                                                              U.S. Army photo




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EST 2000 increases accuracy, saves money
     Story and photo by Sgt. April York                              Soldiers get a chance to fire all different types of        so much pressure on shooting,” said Spc. Lucas Ross,
    2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs                       weapons they normally wouldn’t get to shoot on the              Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment,
          Office, 4th Infantry Division                          range, Piirainen said, such as the MK 19 grenade                2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “The environment is a lot more
                                                                 machine gun, M2 .50-caliber machine gun, M136 AT4               controlled; there is no dust kicking up into your eyes
     Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th                  rocket launcher and additional hand-held weapons.               and the weather doesn’t change on you.”
Infantry Division, used the Engagement Skills                        The EST 2000 also reduces stress and safety hazards.             The EST ranges are supervised by noncommis-
Trainer 2000 at the Training Support Center Aug. 16              With simulated rounds, the risk for injury is low.              sioned officers who attend a “train the trainer” class
to increase their accuracy and reduce their unit’s                   “I think this is a more comfortable training                to learn how to run the range. The classes are held at
overall budget for qualifying on weapons.                        environment to focus on the basics, and there is not            the TSC the first and third Wednesday of each month.
     “Some units, when they go downrange, see
a tenfold increase in their Soldiers’ proficiency
when they use the EST 2000,” said Troy
Piirainen, TSC training aids, devices, simulators
and simulations instructor.
     Soldiers fire simulated weapons, with recoil
and sound effects, set up in a classroom with
props to mimic the environment of a live-fire
range and virtual targets projected on a screen.
     The EST 2000 offers training for both
individual and collective marksmanship training
along with “shoot and don’t shoot” scenarios,
which are used by military police.
     “The basic rifle marksmanship and
advanced rifle marksmanship tables appear to be
very realistic,” said Piirainen, a retired Army
first sergeant who has been working at the TSC
since 2008. “It’s actually harder to shoot on the
EST, which makes it easier to shoot downrange.”
     Saving money is a great motivation for the
simulated training, but the EST 2000 also
provides additional opportunities.

  Spc. David Bevers, Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th
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virtual target at the Training Support Center, Aug. 16.




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                                                                                   4th BCT honors fallen heroes
                                                                                        By Maj. Christopher Thomas
                                                                                    4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
                                                                                           Office, 4th Infantry Division
                                                                                                                                               role in securing these volatile areas.
                                                                                                                                                    Mingus praised the work and sacrifice of
                                                                                                                                               all those who have come before the brigade.
                                                                                                                                               Their progress, “has come at great cost, the
                                                                                      NANGARHAR                     PROVINCE, most cost being human life.”
                                                                                  Afghanistan — When two suicide bombers                            “If Kevin, Tom, DG and Ragaie, along
                                                                                  detonated their vests Aug. 8 against an with many others before them, were standing
                                                                                  International Security Assistance Force patrol here today, they would say ‘honor me by
                                                                                  moving to a meeting in Asadabad, the capital finishing the cause,’” Mingus said. The
                                                                                  of Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan, memorial was held on Forward Operating
                                                                                  they struck at the very heart of the “Mountain Base Fenty Aug. 14 in front of a crowd of
                                                                                  Warrior” Brigade.                                            more than 500 Soldiers, civilians and
                                                                                      Killed in the blast were Command Sgt. Afghan officials.
                                                                                  Maj. Kevin Griffin, senior enlisted leader, 4th                   Griffin joined the 4th BCT before its
                                                                                  Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center
                                                                                  Maj. Thomas Kennedy, fire support officer; in November 2011, where he met and selected
                                                                                  Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, air liaison officer, Pfc. Benjamin Secor to be on his security detail.
                                                                                  13th Air Support Operations Squadron; and                         “He would say, ‘you need to fix yourself,
                                                                                  Ragaei Abdelfattah, U.S. Agency for but remember I still love you,” said Secor,
                                                                                  International Development representative.                    noting Griffin’s kind but firm way of dealing
                                                                                      The four were on a patrol to a joint with Soldiers.
                                                                                  planning meeting with Afghan Provincial                           Griffin missed his Family, said Secor.
                                                                                  Government and military officials to discuss                      “He missed his sons so much that he
                                                                                  upcoming security operations along with Col. took me and made me feel like family.”
                                                                                  James Mingus, 4th BCT commander; Col.                             Gray had been with the brigade during
                                                                                  Daniel Walrath, the adviser brigade’s senior its extensive train up for Afghanistan,
                                                                                  commander; Lt. Col. Brandon Newton, participating in all the exercises, bringing
                                                                                  commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry his infectious, laid-back but hard working
                                                                                  Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; and several attitude to the brigade staff during difficult
                                                                                  other members of the Security Forces adviser training events, said Air Force Capt.
                                                         Photo by Spc. Beth Raney teams working with the Mountain Warriors Matthew Perry, 13th ASOS, his assistant air
Lt. Col. Scott Green, commander, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, in Kunar. Coordinating the efforts of the liaison officer. He remembered how Gray
4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, renders honors to the government and the four different Afghan immediately took him in when he joined the
fallen at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 14, on Forward Operating Base Security Forces in the province is a critical Tactical Air Control Party.
Fenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The ceremony honored Command Sgt. effort in paving the way for Afghan-led,                                           “I could have never been more pleased
Maj. Kevin Griffin, Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, Maj. Thomas Kennedy and planned and executed operations as ISAF or happy to serve under such an admirable
Ragaei Abdelfattah who were killed in a suicide attack Aug. 8.                    security forces increasingly take a secondary and caring leader,” said Perry. “His love
                                                                                                                                                       and passion for the TACP personnel
                                                                                                                                                       was unmatched.”
                                                                                                                                                            Kennedy, the new brigade fire
                                                                                                                                                       support officer, had just joined the
                                                                                                                                                       Mountain Warrior team in Afghanistan,
                                                                                                                                                       but had already made a strong
                                                                                                                                                       impression on the rest of the staff. Maj.
                                                                                                                                                       Rett Burroughs, the brigade signals
                                                                                                                                                       officer, quickly befriended him.
                                                                                                                                                            “From the moment Maj. Tom
                                                                                                                                                       Kennedy arrived to the brigade
                                                                                                                                                       headquarters, he fit right in. He was
                                                                                                                                                       one of us,” said Burroughs. “He pulled
                                                                                                                                                       up his sleeves and dove right into the
                                                                                                                                                       mission. In the short time he was with
                                                                                                                                                       us here at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan, he
                                                                                                                                                       made an everlasting impression on us,”
                                                                                                                                                            Abdelfattah had worked tirelessly
                                                                                                                                                       with the Provincial Reconstruction
                                                                                                                                                       Teams in the region to help Afghan
                                                                                                                                                       government agencies meet the needs of
                                                                                                                                                       the people more effectively. He had more
                                                                                                                                                       than 15 years of experience working
                                                                                                                                                       with overseas development agencies.
                                                                                                                                                            “He was, at his essence, a committed
                                                                                                                                                       humanitarian, determined to use his
                                                                                                                                                       intellectual talents to make life better for
                                                                                                                                                       the most unfortunate and dispossessed
                                                                                                                                                       people in this war-torn land,” said
                                                                                                                                                       Richard Riley, Department of State, at
                                                                                                                                                       a memorial ceremony Aug. 9, held at
                                                                                                                                                       the U.S. Embassy.
                                                                                                                                                            The loss of any person is devas-
                                                                                                                                                       tating, and the friends and Families of
                                                                                                                                                       those members of the brigade who
                                                                                                                                                       have made the ultimate sacrifice
                                                                                                                                                       remain in the thoughts and prayers of
                                                                                                                                                       their fellow Mountain Warriors.
                                                                                                                                                            They would not want their fellow
                                                                                                                                                       Soldiers to lose sight of the objective,
                                                                                                                                                       however.
                                                                                                                    Photo by Maj. Christopher Thomas        “This will be how we will honor
Dog tags bearing the names of the fallen adorn “Soldier’s Crosses,” a part of the memorial display for the fallen “Mountain Warriors” their sacrifice, that it not be in vain,”
remembered during a memorial service Aug. 14 on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The display harkens back said Mingus.
to the marking of combat gravesites and has come to symbolize a hero who has fallen in battle.                                                              They would expect no less.
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Mountaineer 2012 08-24

  • 1. Vol. 70 No. 34 Aug. 24, 2012 Word of the month: Confidence Team of Year EOD earns top honors By Andrea Sutherland Mountaineer staff A three-man explosive ordnance disposal team from Fort Carson emerged victorious in the EOD Team of the Year competition held Aug. 13-17 at Fort Knox, Ky. “It was humbling,” said Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd EOD Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD). “We competed against many EOD Soldiers and we competed in front of the entire command.” Thompson, along with Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval and Sgt. Matthew Bagley, completed a dozen EOD tasks and defeated four EOD teams from across the U.S. to earn the title. Last held in 2001, this year marked the first time EOD Soldiers participated in the competition due to frequent deployments in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. “For the EOD world, this is the Best Ranger or Best Sapper (competition),” Thompson said. “There wasn’t a lot of separation between first and last.” Competition officials said only a few points separated the field, which consisted of top teams from the 52nd Ordnance Group, Fort Campbell, Ky.; 49th Chemical Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; and the 111th Ordnance Group (EOD), a National Guard unit from Alabama. “Being able to compete against the best EOD techs in the field, it’s an accomplishment,” said Sandoval. “This was basically the (U.S. Army Forces Command)- level competition,” said Capt. Clay Kirkpatrick, commander, 663rd Ord. “The ultimate goal is for next year to make this a (Department of the Army)-level competition.” Hosted by the 20th Support Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosives), the competition tested Soldiers with improvised explosive device, chemical ordnance and multiple conventional ordnance scenarios. It also measured basic Soldier skills such as land navigation and weapons qualification. “It was challenging,” said Bagley. “I honestly didn’t think I was that good.” The teammates said remaining focused on one task at a time was essential. “Staying motivated (throughout the competition) was tough,” Sandoval said. “You only had 30 minutes to an hour to rest and reset before going back out for the next mission.” “Individually, nothing we did was all that difficult,” said Photo by Marvin Lynchard Thompson. “(Competition officials) did the best they could Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson, team leader, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance to throw everything at us. Focusing on that specific task was Disposal Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), performs EOD chemical warfare duties while in full the biggest challenge.” MOPP gear Aug. 15 during the EOD Team of the Year competition. Thompson’s team won the competition See EOD on Page 4 held at Fort Knox, Ky., Aug. 13-17. Message board INSIDE Privately owned weapons firing range event Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. From Specker Avenue turn on Cobra Lane near Gate 20. Turn right at tank trail and follow red safety flag. Page 10-11 Page 13 Pages 22-23
  • 2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012 MOUNTAINEER WLC honors Ethos guides lives on, off battlefield Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Garrison Commander: Col. David L. Grosso Commentary by Sgt. Tawana G. Middleton his or her life for that of a fellow Soldier? Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Warrior Leader Course graduate We become proficient in our warrior tasks and battle Dee McNutt drills and even our military occupational specialties. Chief, Print and Web Communications: The Warrior Ethos compels Soldiers to fight through all My mission is to train my team so that they can take my conditions to victory no matter how much effort is required. place once I am gone, to mentor them into well-rounded, Rick Emert It is the Soldier’s selfless commitment to the nation, trustworthy leaders who genuinely care. I believe the Editor: Devin Fisher mission, unit and fellow Soldiers. It is the professional Warrior Ethos entail essential qualities of character needed Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland attitude that inspires every American to build an effective team of warriors. When Happenings: Nel Lampe Soldier. Warrior Ethos is grounded in I see someone walk by wearing the uniform, refusal to accept failure. It is developed and I judge that Soldier. I assume the nature Sports writer: Walt Johnson sustained through discipline, commitment of the person wearing it is that of a trusted, Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall to the Army values and pride in the Army’s dignified, tough and loyal individual. heritage. Our Army values guide my way The Warrior Ethos was written for our This commercial enterprise newspaper is on every journey, every mission in which men and women in uniform, but its utility, an authorized publication for members of the I set out to tackle. I hope, will not be limited to the sphere of Department of Defense. Contents of the The history and the progression of literal armed conflict. We all fight wars in Mountaineer are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or noncommissioned officers should be ever- our work, with our Families and abroad the Department of the Army. Printed circulation prevalent in our subordinate’s minds as they in the wider world. Each of us struggles is 12,000 copies. are the future leaders, mentors and coaches. every day to define and defend our sense The editorial content of the When I hear the Warrior Ethos, I feel of purpose and integrity, to justify our Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public strength. I look at those who stand beside existence on the planet and to understand, Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, me; I think we all feel the same emotions. if only with our own hearts, who we are Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is fcmountaineer@hotmail.com. We are not connected to each other by Sgt. Tawana G. 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  • 3. Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3 Gonsalves receives 1st star By Spc. Nathan Thome Gonsalves crosses an important 4th Infantry Division Public threshold to join the distinguished Affairs Office ranks of the general officers corps,” said Odierno. Ryan Gonsalves, deputy com- More importantly the promotion manding general for maneuver, 4th recognizes Gonsalves’ potential to Infantry Division and Fort Carson, was serve in positions of even higher promoted to the rank of brigadier responsibility, Odierno said. general by Army Chief of Staff Gen. “Gonsalves demonstrated early on, Raymond T. Odierno during a ceremony in his lieutenant years, his leadership at Founders Field, Aug. 17. potential to become a senior leader in Gonsalves has been serving as the the Army,” said Odierno. “He has deputy commanding general since proven himself in peace and in war, as arriving on Fort Carson in 2011. a dynamic and great example of the “It’s a special day for the type of broadened leader we need as Gonsalves Family, but it’s also a we move this Army into the future.” special day for our Army as Col. Ryan Odierno pinned Gonsalves, with his wife, Janet Gonsalves, and their two children, Brittany and Nathan “(Gonsalves) has Gonsalves, joining him in the proven himself in reviewing area. After receiving his new rank, peace and in war, as a Gonsalves was presented with two dynamic and great distinctive items: the first round fired by the salute battery at the ceremony example of the type of and the general officer belt, in honor of broadened leader we his accomplishment. Unique to general officers, the need as we move this general officer belt dates back to 1843 Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, left, promotes Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy Army into the future.” when then Army Chief of Staff Gen. commanding general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, to brigadier — Gen. Raymond T. Odierno See Gonsalves on Page 4 general during a retreat ceremony on Founders Field Aug. 17 as his wife, Janet Gonsalves looks on.
  • 4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012 Gonsalves from Page 3 George C. Marshall decided that all generals needed a belt when carrying side arms, except in combat. A native of Colorado Springs, Gonsalves received his commission in the Army as a second lieutenant in 1984, and reported to Fort Carson’s 4th Inf. Div. for his first duty station. During Gonsalves’ 28 years of service, he has been stationed throughout the U.S. and Germany, and has deployed to Saudi Arabia and Iraq. In 2011, he came full circle and returned to his first duty station. “Janet and I are very humble to be welcomed back into the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort Carson where I was born,” said Gonsalves. “To be promoted today, is very touching and means a lot to us.” As the ceremony came to a close, Soldiers, Families and friends of Gonsalves and the 4th Inf. Div. congratulated the new brigadier general and wished him luck in his future endeavors and opportunities. “It’s a special gift to be in a division, and it’s even more Brig. Gen. Ryan F. Gonsalves, deputy commanding special to be in the 4th Inf. Div.,” said Gonsalves. “I really general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division and Fort appreciate all of you coming out today to celebrate, I can’t Carson, speaks to an audience of Soldiers, Family and be more thankful or humble with your presence and your friends after his promotion to brigadier general at a participation in today’s ceremony.” retreat ceremony on Founders Field, Aug. 17. Photo by Marvin Lynchard From left, Staff Sgt. Josue Sandoval, Staff Sgt. Christopher Thompson and Sgt. Matthew Bagley, 663rd Ordnance Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, don their chemical warfare gear during the EOD Team of the Year I nteractive C ustomer E valuation competition at Fort Knox, Ky. The Fort Carson team Ambassadors Commended for Exceptional won the competition, which took place Aug. 13-17. Service — are selected from personnel who exemplify the spirit of keeping Fort Carson the EOD “Best Home Town in the Army” with superior from Page 1 customer service to our Soldiers, Family members, civilian employees and retirees. Another challenge: the 90-degree temperatures and high humidity. Plans, Analysis and someone here to give my family “We are an extended family “I could chew the air,” Thompson said. “I Integration Office the same personal treatment that I here — a big green Army Family,” wasn’t dry a single second of the competition.” have given to the other Families.” he said. “We have people coming “Wearing the bomb and chem suit didn’t At the end of his 24 years of He emphasized that he was back years later who still keep in make it any cooler,” Bagley said. “It was 120 service in the Army, Bobby Jackson touch … that is important.” not alone in this process. (degrees) on the asphalt.” was called upon to work on some Jackson said that he treats “We become so involved Despite the heat, the team persevered cases involving the Families of people by the Golden Rule. with our ‘Families’ that we often through each task. deceased Soldiers. After seeing the “When the time comes, andhave to de-stress — just get out “They demonstrated they’re good Soldiers importance of that job, he joined and walk around the building. it will come, I hope that there is first and excellent EOD techs,” said Lt. Col. up with the Fort Carson This is where our team Gerardo Meneses, commander, 242nd EOD Bn. Casualty Assistance Center becomes important, “We’re excited and happy for their victory.” as a civilian four years ago. because we are also here Meneses recognized the Soldiers as well as “This is the most to support each other.” their leaders for the triumph. important job in the That job often requires “A lot of credit goes to Capt. Kirkpatrick and military, being there that the team be available 1st Sgt. (David) Grotkin,” he said. “They were for the loved ones of a 24/7 and at a moment’s probably the most aggressive as far as company Soldier, a retiree or notice. But, he said that to and team-level training. This victory is proof of veteran,” Jackson said. the members of the team, all their hard work.” He said that as the last no sacrifice is too little Kirkpatrick said the team, which won the process Family members to support our Soldiers 71st EOD qualification in June, trained for have with the military, and their Families. the Team of the Year for eight weeks. it is important to serve Zita Ephron, who is “Their primary focus once they won the everyone with the same part of that team, agrees. Group Team of the Year was to train for this respect and dignity that “We are in the most event,” said Kirkpatrick, estimating the team you would want for your Bobby Jackson stressful job, but it is also spent 40-50 hours each week preparing. own Family members. Fort Carson Casualty Assistance Center the most rewarding.” “A lot of skills had to be honed to succeed,” said Thompson, adding that future competitions will help strengthen EOD troops as units from The ICE system is available for customers to rate service Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, Outdoor Hawaii, Alaska, South Korea and Europe are they receive by highlighting superior service or making Recreation, the Soldier Family Assistance Center or able to compete. suggestions to improve services. It can be accessed at Balfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or by “This was the first competition in 11 years,” http://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore) depositing an ICE card at one of the many boxes located he said. “The field is just going to get better and id=437; through kiosks at Army Community Service, the around post. better and better.” Send your letters or commentaries to mountaineereditor@carson.army.mil.
  • 5. Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5 Suicide prevention Workshop targets leaders Story and photo by Sgt. Seth Barham 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division Thirty leaders from the “Warhorse” Brigade attended an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop Aug. 9-10 at Veterans Chapel. The two-day ASIST workshop allowed leaders to learn the warning signs of suicide, and skills to intervene and help at-risk Soldiers. “The training is intended to complement the Army’s ‘Ask, Care, Escort’ suicide prevention program,” said Chap. (Maj.) Ricky Way, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “It focuses on (leaders) making connections with Soldiers within the formation to help better understand the reasons behind suicidal thoughts and feelings.” Way is one of five primary trainers in 2nd BCT who “I honestly completed a five-day “train the trainer” workshop. thought this The ASIST model is the way to apply the ACE program was going to effectively, said Staff Sgt. be a dry and Adam Ward, senior chaplain’s assistant, 2nd BCT. boring type “Comparing decisive action operations in combat of training. I to counterinsurgency methods Spc. Kpandja Mahoulyou, left, Company B, 1st is just like comparing ACE to The workshop consisted of several lectures, simulations couldn’t have ASIST,” Ward said. “When and practical exercises, and culminated in a role-playing Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, makes a been any you’re conducting (counterin- surgency operations), you are exercise that allowed leaders to apply their newly-learned intervention skills. connection with Sgt. Nathan Lewis, Company B, 1st Bn., 67th Armor Reg., during a simulation more wrong.” much more invested in the long run and the enduring “I honestly thought this was going to be a dry and boring type of training,” said Sgt. Nathan Lewis, exercise as part of Applied Suicide Intervention — Sgt. Nathan Lewis Skills Training at Veterans Chapel, Aug. 10. process, and it’s the same See ASIST on Page 7 thing with the ASIST model.”
  • 6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012 Miscellaneous 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. Closed 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. events (100 meter dash, shot put, long jump and Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed 3,000-meter run) and a 12-kilometer road march. Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. 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. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with an approved alternate event authorized by Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. 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 award is authorized to Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed be worn on the Class-A or Army Service Uniform. LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Soldiers should submit packets through their chain 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. of command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 526-5282 or Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed email michael.j.phillips6@us.army.mil. Contact Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720-250- • Base operations contracting officer ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the 1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing Finance travel processing — All inbound and or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family contractor response to service orders. first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at of their expiration term of service, but must attend inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. request latrines, for service or to report damaged or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458. First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in or overturned latrines. Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m. operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from any office assists Soldiers with room assignments and SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only military occupational specialty, have a general terminations. For more information call 526-9707. provide powers of attorney or notary services to technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection process can receive legal assistance and powers visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC of attorney at the main legal office located at is open to all active members and those interested 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Hours of Operation in becoming future SAMC members. The club was Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of powers of attorney and performs notary services Central Issue Facility elite noncommissioned officers but is now an on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from Armywide program for those who meet the criteria Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 7:30-10:30 a.m. and have proven themselves to be outstanding 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • Initial and partial issues — Monday- NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at Briefings • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday- 526-5661 for more information. Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held • Direct exchange and partial turn ins — Public Works has an incentive program to prevent Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m. recyclable waste from going to the landfill. to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant first • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards class with a minimum General Technical Score of 526-3321. for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher in the • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526- Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger 5512/6477 for approval. the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www. Education Center hours of operation — The participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call goarmy.com/ranger.html for more information. Mountain Post Training and Education Center, 526-5898 for more information about the program. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows: Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is — is held Sept. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in • Counselor Support Center — Monday- responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort building 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post car Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance wash. Class is limited to 50 people on a first-come, a.m. to 4:30 p.m. of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and first-served basis. Contact Jean Graves at 526- • Army Learning Center — Monday- cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone 5613/5614 or jean.graves@us.army.mil for more Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. numbers and points of contact for services: information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional • Facility repair/service orders — Fort Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Education Support and Army Personnel Testing — Carson Support Services service order desk can be Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. processes to include turning in excess property, Medical Activity Correspondence Department office • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric reutilizing government property, web-based tools hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor- Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. available, special handling of property and mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. is overflowing or emergency service is required. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details. Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9 mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on the first floor of • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. the second and third Wednesday of each month at under Full Replacement Value claimants must civ@mail.mil. the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, submit Department of Defense Form 1840R to the • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office carrier within 75 days. Shipment under Defense Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the Personal Property Program claimants must log into dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. the Defense Personal Property System at http:// • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays www.move.mil and report all the items online Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings nine months directly with carriers to receive full tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts replacement value for missing and destroyed Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30 items. All other claims should be submitted to Fort a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department Carson Claims Office within two years of the date BOSS meetings are held the of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit of delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson first and third Thursday personnel section, and a pen to complete forms. Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information. of each month from 2-3:30 p.m. at The Foxhole. Call 526-4730/4583 for more information. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at 524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of The the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon building 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Hub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” at the education center, building 1117, room 120. Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour to 40404 to receive updates and event information. Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs phone number for after hours, holidays and Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. weekends is 526-0051. Know your rights.
  • 7. Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7 ASIST Green-to-Gold from Page 5 Company B, Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment. “I couldn’t 1st ROTC seeks enlisted Soldiers have been any more wrong. The ASIST model really opened my eyes and I feel like I’m so who want to become officers U.S. Army Cadet Command needs and the needs of the Army. Reserve or Army National Guard. much better equipped to Option 3 — The Green-to-Gold Non- To begin the application process or to care for my Soldiers if FORT KNOX, Ky. — Enlisted scholarship Option is available to Soldiers learn more about Green-to-Gold, enlisted they are having issues.” Soldiers who have an interest in furthering who have already completed two years of Soldiers should contact their career coun- Additional leaders their Army careers by becoming com- college and can complete their degree selors or visit http://www. goarmy.com/rotc. will be certified in the missioned officers can learn more by requirements in two years. This option is Contact the local Green-to-Gold point of weeks to come as the Unit exploring U.S. Army Cadet Command’s optimal for enlisted Soldiers interested in contact, Don Caughey, at 719-255-3475 or Ministry Teams in the Green-to-Gold option, an in-service becoming officers in the U.S. Army armyrotc@uccs.edu for more information. brigade plan to hold recruitment program to attract junior ASIST workshops every soldiers with leadership potential. other week. According to Cadet Command is accepting The Army’s Green-to-Gold program allows Way, the ASIST program applications as part of “Operation qualified enlisted Soldiers and noncom- was incorporated on Fort Officership,” a campaign designed to missioned officers to complete college Carson by the 4th Infantry attract talented enlisted and noncom- and be commissioned through ROTC. Division through Mission missioned off icers who want to Support Order 10-0261 in complete a college degree and compete April 2010. The order to become second lieutenants. requires battalions to have The Army’s Green-to-Gold program a minimum of 85 percent offers three options: of their first-line leaders Option 1 — The Green-to-Gold certified. Active-Duty Option is a two-year U.S. Army Garrison program that provides eligible, active- Fort Carson will host a duty enlisted Soldiers an opportunity five-day ASIST workshop to complete a baccalaureate degree Oct. 1-5 to certify addi- or obtain a master’s degree and be tional trainers on post. commissioned as a second lieutenant “If we can save just upon receiving the appropriate degree. one life as a result of Option 2 — The Green-to-Gold this training, then we Scholarship Option provides eligible have made a difference,” Soldiers with two-, three- or four-year Way said. scholarships, depending on the Soldier’s U.S. Army photo Free Online High School Serving High School Students Across Colorado Structured Flexibility Free College Opportunities Local Academic Teams In Colorado Springs and Fountain Supporting Military Families In Transition NOW ACCEPTIN APPLICATIO G NS www.goalac.org 1-877-PRO-GOAL Three of a kind o TRY OUR TRIPLE-PLAY Considering beats a pair STARTING AT 99 theological studies?? 95 JOIN US AT Yo can bet on that ou $ PER MONTH 8MBPS HIGH-SPEED INTERNET OVER 125 CABLE TV CHANNELS For more information visit us at UNLIMITED DIGITAL PHONE www.frbible.org Our Purpose: To see God progressively glorified through the equipping His people. Our Mission: To provide easily accessible Connect to BUNDLES VALUE LIFE seminary training geared to a level of intensity appropriate to the church-based setting. BA JABROADBAND.COM 877.422.5282 Of f areas. For complete details on our rates and offers please contact us today. VA Benefits Available Offer terms, conditions and features are subject to change at the discretion of Baja Broadband at any time. Additional charges apply for taxes and fees and lease of modem, if required. Free installation, when applicable, does not include custom wiring. Other restrictions may apply. Some services may not be available in all areas. © 2012 Baja Broadband. All rights reserved. Offer expires 8.31.12 ff
  • 8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Aug. 24, 2012 EST 2000 increases accuracy, saves money Story and photo by Sgt. April York Soldiers get a chance to fire all different types of so much pressure on shooting,” said Spc. Lucas Ross, 2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs weapons they normally wouldn’t get to shoot on the Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, Office, 4th Infantry Division range, Piirainen said, such as the MK 19 grenade 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “The environment is a lot more machine gun, M2 .50-caliber machine gun, M136 AT4 controlled; there is no dust kicking up into your eyes Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th rocket launcher and additional hand-held weapons. and the weather doesn’t change on you.” Infantry Division, used the Engagement Skills The EST 2000 also reduces stress and safety hazards. The EST ranges are supervised by noncommis- Trainer 2000 at the Training Support Center Aug. 16 With simulated rounds, the risk for injury is low. sioned officers who attend a “train the trainer” class to increase their accuracy and reduce their unit’s “I think this is a more comfortable training to learn how to run the range. The classes are held at overall budget for qualifying on weapons. environment to focus on the basics, and there is not the TSC the first and third Wednesday of each month. “Some units, when they go downrange, see a tenfold increase in their Soldiers’ proficiency when they use the EST 2000,” said Troy Piirainen, TSC training aids, devices, simulators and simulations instructor. Soldiers fire simulated weapons, with recoil and sound effects, set up in a classroom with props to mimic the environment of a live-fire range and virtual targets projected on a screen. The EST 2000 offers training for both individual and collective marksmanship training along with “shoot and don’t shoot” scenarios, which are used by military police. “The basic rifle marksmanship and advanced rifle marksmanship tables appear to be very realistic,” said Piirainen, a retired Army first sergeant who has been working at the TSC since 2008. “It’s actually harder to shoot on the EST, which makes it easier to shoot downrange.” Saving money is a great motivation for the simulated training, but the EST 2000 also provides additional opportunities. Spc. David Bevers, Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, aims his simulated M4 rifle at a virtual target at the Training Support Center, Aug. 16. ALWAYS HERE We are family here. We treat our patients like family. Now accepting appointments in our new location. One of the most important things to us is when they return to thank us. COLORADO SPRINGS 660 South Pointe Court, Seeing a patient go from critically ill PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Suite 100 719-596-2097 to being able to function in the world Little People, Big Smiles again makes a world of difference. That is why we love our jobs. Sandy Turano, Parkview employee Welcoming New Patients for 37 years & RN of the Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit Technology with a Caring Touch Specialized treatment planning for all ages Treatment under conscious sedation and general-anesthesia Digital radiography for pinpoint treatment plans and reduced radiation exposure Jeff Kahl, DDS Parents can stay with children during treatment Derek Kirkham, DDS If you need great care, it’s right here. Most insurance accepted including Military and Medicaid Zachary Houser, DMD And it’s only going to get better. 719-596-2097 (719) 522-0123 www.parkviewmc.org | 719.584.4000 660 South Pointe Court, Suite 100 9480 Briar Village Point, Suite 301 www.cspediatricdentistry.com
  • 9. Aug. 24, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 9 Led by ‘Love of Country’ 4th BCT honors fallen heroes By Maj. Christopher Thomas 4th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division role in securing these volatile areas. Mingus praised the work and sacrifice of all those who have come before the brigade. Their progress, “has come at great cost, the NANGARHAR PROVINCE, most cost being human life.” Afghanistan — When two suicide bombers “If Kevin, Tom, DG and Ragaie, along detonated their vests Aug. 8 against an with many others before them, were standing International Security Assistance Force patrol here today, they would say ‘honor me by moving to a meeting in Asadabad, the capital finishing the cause,’” Mingus said. The of Kunar Province in eastern Afghanistan, memorial was held on Forward Operating they struck at the very heart of the “Mountain Base Fenty Aug. 14 in front of a crowd of Warrior” Brigade. more than 500 Soldiers, civilians and Killed in the blast were Command Sgt. Afghan officials. Maj. Kevin Griffin, senior enlisted leader, 4th Griffin joined the 4th BCT before its Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division; rotation to the Joint Readiness Training Center Maj. Thomas Kennedy, fire support officer; in November 2011, where he met and selected Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, air liaison officer, Pfc. Benjamin Secor to be on his security detail. 13th Air Support Operations Squadron; and “He would say, ‘you need to fix yourself, Ragaei Abdelfattah, U.S. Agency for but remember I still love you,” said Secor, International Development representative. noting Griffin’s kind but firm way of dealing The four were on a patrol to a joint with Soldiers. planning meeting with Afghan Provincial Griffin missed his Family, said Secor. Government and military officials to discuss “He missed his sons so much that he upcoming security operations along with Col. took me and made me feel like family.” James Mingus, 4th BCT commander; Col. Gray had been with the brigade during Daniel Walrath, the adviser brigade’s senior its extensive train up for Afghanistan, commander; Lt. Col. Brandon Newton, participating in all the exercises, bringing commander, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry his infectious, laid-back but hard working Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; and several attitude to the brigade staff during difficult other members of the Security Forces adviser training events, said Air Force Capt. Photo by Spc. Beth Raney teams working with the Mountain Warriors Matthew Perry, 13th ASOS, his assistant air Lt. Col. Scott Green, commander, 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, in Kunar. Coordinating the efforts of the liaison officer. He remembered how Gray 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, renders honors to the government and the four different Afghan immediately took him in when he joined the fallen at a memorial ceremony, Aug. 14, on Forward Operating Base Security Forces in the province is a critical Tactical Air Control Party. Fenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The ceremony honored Command Sgt. effort in paving the way for Afghan-led, “I could have never been more pleased Maj. Kevin Griffin, Air Force Maj. Walter Gray, Maj. Thomas Kennedy and planned and executed operations as ISAF or happy to serve under such an admirable Ragaei Abdelfattah who were killed in a suicide attack Aug. 8. security forces increasingly take a secondary and caring leader,” said Perry. “His love and passion for the TACP personnel was unmatched.” Kennedy, the new brigade fire support officer, had just joined the Mountain Warrior team in Afghanistan, but had already made a strong impression on the rest of the staff. Maj. Rett Burroughs, the brigade signals officer, quickly befriended him. “From the moment Maj. Tom Kennedy arrived to the brigade headquarters, he fit right in. He was one of us,” said Burroughs. “He pulled up his sleeves and dove right into the mission. In the short time he was with us here at FOB Fenty, Afghanistan, he made an everlasting impression on us,” Abdelfattah had worked tirelessly with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams in the region to help Afghan government agencies meet the needs of the people more effectively. He had more than 15 years of experience working with overseas development agencies. “He was, at his essence, a committed humanitarian, determined to use his intellectual talents to make life better for the most unfortunate and dispossessed people in this war-torn land,” said Richard Riley, Department of State, at a memorial ceremony Aug. 9, held at the U.S. Embassy. The loss of any person is devas- tating, and the friends and Families of those members of the brigade who have made the ultimate sacrifice remain in the thoughts and prayers of their fellow Mountain Warriors. They would not want their fellow Soldiers to lose sight of the objective, however. Photo by Maj. Christopher Thomas “This will be how we will honor Dog tags bearing the names of the fallen adorn “Soldier’s Crosses,” a part of the memorial display for the fallen “Mountain Warriors” their sacrifice, that it not be in vain,” remembered during a memorial service Aug. 14 on Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar, Afghanistan. The display harkens back said Mingus. to the marking of combat gravesites and has come to symbolize a hero who has fallen in battle. They would expect no less.