The Fort Carson community raised over $740,000 for the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), exceeding the $650,000 goal by 14%. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson praised the community's generosity in supporting thousands of nonprofit organizations that provide health and human services. The CFC is an initiative that allows federal employees to donate to charity. The article also advertised an upcoming Facebook town hall meeting with Fort Carson leadership to share information and answer questions from 10-11am.
The article discusses the deaths of two service members, Navy Petty Officer John Larimer and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, who were killed in the mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado on July 20th. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims. Childress threw himself in front of a friend to shield her from the gunman, saving her life at the cost of his own. One other sailor was treated for injuries and released from the scene.
The article summarizes the return of nearly 100 Army Reservists from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan handling detainee operations. The unit commander reported that the soldiers upheld their professionalism while managing thousands of high-risk detainees at the detention facility in Parwan. The article describes an emotional welcome home ceremony where friends and family cheered for the returning soldiers. One soldier said the deployment was mentally challenging but a good learning experience, while another said it feels amazing to be home again with loved ones after being away for so long.
This document is a holiday newsletter from the 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. It contains seasonal greetings and well wishes from various companies within the battalion. It provides updates on upcoming events like social gatherings and trainings. It also recognizes service milestones and announcements like new births and promotions within the battalion. The newsletter aims to boost morale as the new year brings new challenges like fielding the advanced Apache Block III helicopters.
This document contains three news articles:
1) A U.S. servicemember is alleged to have killed 16 Afghan civilians and wounded 5 others in Kandahar province. Leaders condemned the attack and pledged a full investigation.
2) The first Sergeant Major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, passed away at age 89. He was instrumental in establishing the professional NCO Corps.
3) Fort Carson units had the best retention record in the U.S. Army Forces Command for the third straight year. A story on Page 5 covers the Commanding General’s retention awards breakfast.
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The document discusses several topics:
1) A British soldier broke the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill, taking out two Taliban fighters from over 1.5 miles away.
2) The Marine Corps approved a new, deadlier 5.56mm round called SOST, while the Army is still developing its own lead-free round called M855A1.
3) The monthly meeting of the Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League covered fundraisers, parades, awards given, and upcoming events.
Nearly 350 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Brigade Combat Team, and 110th Military Police Company returned from deployments in Afghanistan. They were welcomed home with celebrations at Fort Carson. The article discusses safety briefings and precautions for soldiers and their families during the holiday season due to increased risks of accidents, substance abuse, and domestic violence. It encourages leaders to support soldiers and help them make safe decisions.
This document provides information about the North Carolina National Guard Association's combined event to be held April 25-27, 2013 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It includes a registration form for attendees to provide their contact information, rank, meal selections, and registration fees. Details are given on pricing that varies based on military rank and registration date.
May 2014 Devil's Corner 1HBCT Newsletter Noel Waterman
The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We apologize or the delay due to information that was pending.
The article discusses the deaths of two service members, Navy Petty Officer John Larimer and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse Childress, who were killed in the mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado on July 20th. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered flags to be flown at half-staff to honor the victims. Childress threw himself in front of a friend to shield her from the gunman, saving her life at the cost of his own. One other sailor was treated for injuries and released from the scene.
The article summarizes the return of nearly 100 Army Reservists from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan handling detainee operations. The unit commander reported that the soldiers upheld their professionalism while managing thousands of high-risk detainees at the detention facility in Parwan. The article describes an emotional welcome home ceremony where friends and family cheered for the returning soldiers. One soldier said the deployment was mentally challenging but a good learning experience, while another said it feels amazing to be home again with loved ones after being away for so long.
This document is a holiday newsletter from the 1-1 Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. It contains seasonal greetings and well wishes from various companies within the battalion. It provides updates on upcoming events like social gatherings and trainings. It also recognizes service milestones and announcements like new births and promotions within the battalion. The newsletter aims to boost morale as the new year brings new challenges like fielding the advanced Apache Block III helicopters.
This document contains three news articles:
1) A U.S. servicemember is alleged to have killed 16 Afghan civilians and wounded 5 others in Kandahar province. Leaders condemned the attack and pledged a full investigation.
2) The first Sergeant Major of the Army, William O. Wooldridge, passed away at age 89. He was instrumental in establishing the professional NCO Corps.
3) Fort Carson units had the best retention record in the U.S. Army Forces Command for the third straight year. A story on Page 5 covers the Commanding General’s retention awards breakfast.
Central bucks detachment marine corps league july 2010 newslettervfwpost175
The document discusses several topics:
1) A British soldier broke the record for the longest confirmed sniper kill, taking out two Taliban fighters from over 1.5 miles away.
2) The Marine Corps approved a new, deadlier 5.56mm round called SOST, while the Army is still developing its own lead-free round called M855A1.
3) The monthly meeting of the Central Bucks Detachment Marine Corps League covered fundraisers, parades, awards given, and upcoming events.
Nearly 350 soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Brigade Combat Team, and 110th Military Police Company returned from deployments in Afghanistan. They were welcomed home with celebrations at Fort Carson. The article discusses safety briefings and precautions for soldiers and their families during the holiday season due to increased risks of accidents, substance abuse, and domestic violence. It encourages leaders to support soldiers and help them make safe decisions.
This document provides information about the North Carolina National Guard Association's combined event to be held April 25-27, 2013 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It includes a registration form for attendees to provide their contact information, rank, meal selections, and registration fees. Details are given on pricing that varies based on military rank and registration date.
May 2014 Devil's Corner 1HBCT Newsletter Noel Waterman
The Devil’s Corner 1HBCT Monthly Newsletter is now available and can be found on the 1HBCT webpage on the 1st Infantry Division website at http://www.riley.army.mil/UnitPage.aspx?unit=1bct due to the size, please click on the link to read. We apologize or the delay due to information that was pending.
The document summarizes the change of command ceremony where Col. John M. McGrath took over as commander of the Fort Carson Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) from Col. Jimmie O. Keenan. Later that day, Keenan was promoted to major general. The ceremony highlighted Keenan's accomplishments in establishing behavioral health teams and enhancing soldier readiness. The document also discusses a letter from Army leaders emphasizing that hazing will not be tolerated in any form. Finally, it summarizes an article about the Primary Care Department at Evans Army Community Hospital shifting to a team-based approach centered around patient care.
The Fort Carson Exchange celebrated the grand reopening of its expanded facility after nearly two years of renovations. The total complex grew from 104,000 square feet to 194,000 square feet and includes new retail shops, food options, and services. The $23.5 million renovation was funded in 2009 and construction began in January 2010 to accommodate the growth of Fort Carson and better meet the needs of service members and their families. Steve McCoy, who has worked at Fort Carson for 40 years rising from an automotive battery servicer to deputy garrison commander, will retire at the end of December after overseeing major changes and improvements to quality of life on the post.
The article discusses the 4th Infantry Division celebrating its 95th anniversary at Fort Carson by serving a Thanksgiving meal for Soldiers and their Families. It provides a brief history of the 4th Inf. Div.'s participation in several wars since World War I. It also mentions that the meal served to mark the anniversary and that displays were offered to give diners a glimpse into the division's history. The article includes a photo of Soldiers from the 2nd BCT exiting a football field after a pregame ceremony honoring the military at a Denver Broncos game.
The document provides information about the return of 42 Soldiers from the 749th Ordnance Company after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. During their deployment, the Soldiers conducted hundreds of combat missions, destroyed over 415 IEDs, and disposed of over 97,000 pounds of explosives. The article also discusses the expansion of the Army's Enlisted Involuntary Early Separation Program to enhance unit readiness for deployments.
The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan. Family and friends welcomed the 135 Soldiers home at a ceremony at Fort Carson. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson praised the Soldiers for their accomplishments and hard work during the deployment. Community leaders from Westcliffe and Silver Cliff signed an Army Community Covenant to strengthen their partnership and support of Fort Carson Soldiers and their Families.
The new 122,964 square foot Fort Carson Commissary will open on Wednesday at 10am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $18.7 million facility is nearly 50% larger than the previous commissary and features expanded departments and checkout lanes. It is projected to generate $60 million in annual sales and better serve the growing Fort Carson military population. The modern building incorporates sustainable design and energy efficient technologies to achieve LEED silver certification. Grand opening sales and vendor giveaways will run through Memorial Day.
The 4th Engineer Battalion cased its colors in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The battalion's colors have flown continuously over Lion's Park for 660 days while units have been deployed. The colors represent streamers earned during campaigns back to the Civil War. Children under 12 will not have to pay pool fees on post due to water restrictions. The last joint town hall meeting between Fort Carson and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments highlighted the importance of partnership between the military and local community. Sequestration will impact both Fort Carson and the local community through cuts and loss of personnel.
Fort Carson was recognized as a Sterling Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation for its efforts to improve the community's urban forest. This is the 10th consecutive year Fort Carson has met the criteria for the Tree City program. Over 1,100 trees were planted across the installation in recent projects. The Patriot School-Age Services program also received accreditation after completing a rigorous six-month process, validating the quality of programs and services offered. Three Fort Carson service members received awards for outstanding military service from the local community.
This document is the February/March 2010 issue of the newsletter for the Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion. It includes sections on leadership, battalion news, education, the Cold Steel family program, company news, and Army news. The commander's article emphasizes living by the Soldier's Creed and Army Values. The command sergeant major discusses how recruiters must understand civilians' perspectives to communicate effectively while maintaining ethical recruiting practices.
This article summarizes President Obama's response to the wildfires in Colorado. It discusses how Obama met with impacted families and vowed to marshal all federal resources, including the military, to combat the fires. Thousands of firefighters, hundreds of fire engines and over 100 aircraft from agencies like FEMA and the Forest Service are assisting under the command of Northern Command. The fires have burned nearly 18,000 acres in Colorado and the federal government is bringing all available resources to bear in fighting the fires.
The document provides information on upcoming events and stories from Fort Carson including:
- A film screening Friday evening about sexual assault awareness month.
- A story and photo about a father-daughter dance event for military families.
- An article about five Fort Carson soldiers who provided first aid to two men who were shot at a local park.
- Background information on the America's Army - Our Profession education and training program.
- Details on National Volunteer Week activities at Fort Carson to recognize and encourage volunteering.
- An overview of planning for potential civilian furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts.
Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, commander of the Installation Management Command, visited Fort Carson on Monday and Tuesday. During his visit, he received briefings on Fort Carson's mission and recognized 13 IMCOM employees who helped respond to the recent Waldo Canyon Fire. Ferriter complimented Fort Carson leaders on their focused teamwork and customer service. He also met with Army World Class Athlete Program personnel before sending off 11 Soldiers competing in the Olympics. Additionally, Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Green assumed duties as the new Fort Carson garrison command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony, succeeding Command Sgt. Maj. James Kilpatrick.
This document provides a summary of Major General Charles A. Anderson's message to Division West troops for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010. It discusses accomplishments in the first quarter including training over 40,000 troops, many of whom received better training than from their active duty units. It outlines continued efforts to improve training for Afghanistan on areas like counter-IED and language/culture. General Anderson stresses maintaining high standards for pre-deployment tasks and focuses on preparing deploying soldiers. He expresses confidence that Division West will continue to adapt successfully to changing demands and conditions.
This document provides an update from the commander of Alpha Company to families of soldiers in the company. It introduces the new leadership team and discusses the company's transition to Fort Carson over the summer, including establishing new systems and beginning individual skills training in areas like marksmanship. It also announces upcoming family readiness group meetings and training events to prepare soldiers for an upcoming deployment in 2010.
The Multiyear II Contract Evaluation Team was able to save the government over $810 million on a contract to purchase 155 CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters. The savings were achieved through tough negotiations with Boeing, applying lessons learned from the prior contract, and relying on subject matter experts. A key factor was requiring Boeing to provide updated actual cost data and adopting the government's maintenance standard hours methodology rather than Boeing's own.
Soldiers from the 2-138th PA National Guard battalion participated in the annual Longrifle Raid to earn the privilege of wearing the Red Cord on their uniforms. The grueling event tested their physical fitness, military skills, and artillery knowledge over challenging courses and exams. After a day-long series of push-ups, obstacle courses, road marches under heavy loads in the heat, and tests on artillery procedures, 21 soldiers succeeded in completing all tasks to earn the distinction of Longrifle Raider.
This document provides a summary of remarks made by Force Master Chief Sherman Boss upon assuming his new role as Force Master Chief of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, replacing Force Master Chief Laura Martinez. Boss thanks Martinez for her leadership and commitment. He acknowledges the unprecedented challenges faced by today's Sailors due to current military engagements. Boss pledges to focus on supporting skilled medical professionals to accomplish their mission with integrity and safety.
Nearly 50 soldiers from the 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services) returned home from Afghanistan at a redeployment ceremony at Fort Carson. The unit deployed in June 2012 to provide veterinary services including food safety inspections, animal healthcare, and more. Upon their return, many soldiers were surprised and happy to be reunited with friends and family. Their commander spoke proudly of their mission accomplishments.
In this week’s edition... DEERS receives top notch award, DFMWR helps people get into shape and Children learn a little more about their world with Earth Day activities. Read these stories and more in your Mountaineer.
The document summarizes the relocation of the Naval Hospital Corps School from Great Lakes, Illinois to Joint Base San Antonio as part of a 2005 Base Realignment initiative. It discusses the ceremony celebrating the milestone and quotes from speakers emphasizing the importance of the hospital corpsman's role in providing both combat casualty care and health services. It also previews the integrated training environment at the new Medical Education and Training Campus and notes students from all military services will train there.
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his heroic actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan in 2009. During the battle, Carter resupplied an isolated position under enemy fire twice, provided first aid to a wounded soldier, and helped defend and reclaim Combat Outpost Keating after it was breached by over 300 Taliban fighters. Obama praised Carter for his bravery and sacrifice, noting he represents the best of American heroism. Carter feels the award honors the entire unit and their efforts to survive the battle.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The Army Assistant Secretary visited Fort Carson and addressed issues related to the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, including potentially rescinding a waiver that allows for expansion.
2. She also discussed Fort Carson's net zero energy, water, and waste goals and praised the installation's efforts to become more resilient and reduce costs through these initiatives.
3. The Secretary said she will investigate the Piñon Canyon waiver issue and report back within several months, and that the Army's reduced deployments may mean expansion is no longer necessary.
The document summarizes the change of command ceremony where Col. John M. McGrath took over as commander of the Fort Carson Medical Department Activity (MEDDAC) from Col. Jimmie O. Keenan. Later that day, Keenan was promoted to major general. The ceremony highlighted Keenan's accomplishments in establishing behavioral health teams and enhancing soldier readiness. The document also discusses a letter from Army leaders emphasizing that hazing will not be tolerated in any form. Finally, it summarizes an article about the Primary Care Department at Evans Army Community Hospital shifting to a team-based approach centered around patient care.
The Fort Carson Exchange celebrated the grand reopening of its expanded facility after nearly two years of renovations. The total complex grew from 104,000 square feet to 194,000 square feet and includes new retail shops, food options, and services. The $23.5 million renovation was funded in 2009 and construction began in January 2010 to accommodate the growth of Fort Carson and better meet the needs of service members and their families. Steve McCoy, who has worked at Fort Carson for 40 years rising from an automotive battery servicer to deputy garrison commander, will retire at the end of December after overseeing major changes and improvements to quality of life on the post.
The article discusses the 4th Infantry Division celebrating its 95th anniversary at Fort Carson by serving a Thanksgiving meal for Soldiers and their Families. It provides a brief history of the 4th Inf. Div.'s participation in several wars since World War I. It also mentions that the meal served to mark the anniversary and that displays were offered to give diners a glimpse into the division's history. The article includes a photo of Soldiers from the 2nd BCT exiting a football field after a pregame ceremony honoring the military at a Denver Broncos game.
The document provides information about the return of 42 Soldiers from the 749th Ordnance Company after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. During their deployment, the Soldiers conducted hundreds of combat missions, destroyed over 415 IEDs, and disposed of over 97,000 pounds of explosives. The article also discusses the expansion of the Army's Enlisted Involuntary Early Separation Program to enhance unit readiness for deployments.
The 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan. Family and friends welcomed the 135 Soldiers home at a ceremony at Fort Carson. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson praised the Soldiers for their accomplishments and hard work during the deployment. Community leaders from Westcliffe and Silver Cliff signed an Army Community Covenant to strengthen their partnership and support of Fort Carson Soldiers and their Families.
The new 122,964 square foot Fort Carson Commissary will open on Wednesday at 10am with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The $18.7 million facility is nearly 50% larger than the previous commissary and features expanded departments and checkout lanes. It is projected to generate $60 million in annual sales and better serve the growing Fort Carson military population. The modern building incorporates sustainable design and energy efficient technologies to achieve LEED silver certification. Grand opening sales and vendor giveaways will run through Memorial Day.
The 4th Engineer Battalion cased its colors in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. The battalion's colors have flown continuously over Lion's Park for 660 days while units have been deployed. The colors represent streamers earned during campaigns back to the Civil War. Children under 12 will not have to pay pool fees on post due to water restrictions. The last joint town hall meeting between Fort Carson and the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments highlighted the importance of partnership between the military and local community. Sequestration will impact both Fort Carson and the local community through cuts and loss of personnel.
Fort Carson was recognized as a Sterling Tree City by the Arbor Day Foundation for its efforts to improve the community's urban forest. This is the 10th consecutive year Fort Carson has met the criteria for the Tree City program. Over 1,100 trees were planted across the installation in recent projects. The Patriot School-Age Services program also received accreditation after completing a rigorous six-month process, validating the quality of programs and services offered. Three Fort Carson service members received awards for outstanding military service from the local community.
This document is the February/March 2010 issue of the newsletter for the Harrisburg Recruiting Battalion. It includes sections on leadership, battalion news, education, the Cold Steel family program, company news, and Army news. The commander's article emphasizes living by the Soldier's Creed and Army Values. The command sergeant major discusses how recruiters must understand civilians' perspectives to communicate effectively while maintaining ethical recruiting practices.
This article summarizes President Obama's response to the wildfires in Colorado. It discusses how Obama met with impacted families and vowed to marshal all federal resources, including the military, to combat the fires. Thousands of firefighters, hundreds of fire engines and over 100 aircraft from agencies like FEMA and the Forest Service are assisting under the command of Northern Command. The fires have burned nearly 18,000 acres in Colorado and the federal government is bringing all available resources to bear in fighting the fires.
The document provides information on upcoming events and stories from Fort Carson including:
- A film screening Friday evening about sexual assault awareness month.
- A story and photo about a father-daughter dance event for military families.
- An article about five Fort Carson soldiers who provided first aid to two men who were shot at a local park.
- Background information on the America's Army - Our Profession education and training program.
- Details on National Volunteer Week activities at Fort Carson to recognize and encourage volunteering.
- An overview of planning for potential civilian furloughs resulting from sequestration budget cuts.
Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter, commander of the Installation Management Command, visited Fort Carson on Monday and Tuesday. During his visit, he received briefings on Fort Carson's mission and recognized 13 IMCOM employees who helped respond to the recent Waldo Canyon Fire. Ferriter complimented Fort Carson leaders on their focused teamwork and customer service. He also met with Army World Class Athlete Program personnel before sending off 11 Soldiers competing in the Olympics. Additionally, Command Sgt. Maj. Steven Green assumed duties as the new Fort Carson garrison command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony, succeeding Command Sgt. Maj. James Kilpatrick.
This document provides a summary of Major General Charles A. Anderson's message to Division West troops for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010. It discusses accomplishments in the first quarter including training over 40,000 troops, many of whom received better training than from their active duty units. It outlines continued efforts to improve training for Afghanistan on areas like counter-IED and language/culture. General Anderson stresses maintaining high standards for pre-deployment tasks and focuses on preparing deploying soldiers. He expresses confidence that Division West will continue to adapt successfully to changing demands and conditions.
This document provides an update from the commander of Alpha Company to families of soldiers in the company. It introduces the new leadership team and discusses the company's transition to Fort Carson over the summer, including establishing new systems and beginning individual skills training in areas like marksmanship. It also announces upcoming family readiness group meetings and training events to prepare soldiers for an upcoming deployment in 2010.
The Multiyear II Contract Evaluation Team was able to save the government over $810 million on a contract to purchase 155 CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters. The savings were achieved through tough negotiations with Boeing, applying lessons learned from the prior contract, and relying on subject matter experts. A key factor was requiring Boeing to provide updated actual cost data and adopting the government's maintenance standard hours methodology rather than Boeing's own.
Soldiers from the 2-138th PA National Guard battalion participated in the annual Longrifle Raid to earn the privilege of wearing the Red Cord on their uniforms. The grueling event tested their physical fitness, military skills, and artillery knowledge over challenging courses and exams. After a day-long series of push-ups, obstacle courses, road marches under heavy loads in the heat, and tests on artillery procedures, 21 soldiers succeeded in completing all tasks to earn the distinction of Longrifle Raider.
This document provides a summary of remarks made by Force Master Chief Sherman Boss upon assuming his new role as Force Master Chief of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, replacing Force Master Chief Laura Martinez. Boss thanks Martinez for her leadership and commitment. He acknowledges the unprecedented challenges faced by today's Sailors due to current military engagements. Boss pledges to focus on supporting skilled medical professionals to accomplish their mission with integrity and safety.
Nearly 50 soldiers from the 438th Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services) returned home from Afghanistan at a redeployment ceremony at Fort Carson. The unit deployed in June 2012 to provide veterinary services including food safety inspections, animal healthcare, and more. Upon their return, many soldiers were surprised and happy to be reunited with friends and family. Their commander spoke proudly of their mission accomplishments.
In this week’s edition... DEERS receives top notch award, DFMWR helps people get into shape and Children learn a little more about their world with Earth Day activities. Read these stories and more in your Mountaineer.
The document summarizes the relocation of the Naval Hospital Corps School from Great Lakes, Illinois to Joint Base San Antonio as part of a 2005 Base Realignment initiative. It discusses the ceremony celebrating the milestone and quotes from speakers emphasizing the importance of the hospital corpsman's role in providing both combat casualty care and health services. It also previews the integrated training environment at the new Medical Education and Training Campus and notes students from all military services will train there.
Staff Sgt. Ty Carter was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama for his heroic actions during the Battle of Kamdesh in Afghanistan in 2009. During the battle, Carter resupplied an isolated position under enemy fire twice, provided first aid to a wounded soldier, and helped defend and reclaim Combat Outpost Keating after it was breached by over 300 Taliban fighters. Obama praised Carter for his bravery and sacrifice, noting he represents the best of American heroism. Carter feels the award honors the entire unit and their efforts to survive the battle.
The document discusses several topics:
1. The Army Assistant Secretary visited Fort Carson and addressed issues related to the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site, including potentially rescinding a waiver that allows for expansion.
2. She also discussed Fort Carson's net zero energy, water, and waste goals and praised the installation's efforts to become more resilient and reduce costs through these initiatives.
3. The Secretary said she will investigate the Piñon Canyon waiver issue and report back within several months, and that the Army's reduced deployments may mean expansion is no longer necessary.
This document contains information from the Fort Carson Mountaineer newspaper dated Aug. 16, 2013. It includes announcements about upcoming events at Fort Carson, including a memorial walk/run on Saturday. It describes a joint training exercise with ROTC cadets and Fort Carson units. It provides details about the planned demolition of buildings from the Old Hospital Complex on post, which housed thousands of patients during World War II. The demolition raises issues regarding asbestos and lead removal. The document also discusses Antiterrorism Awareness Month and the importance of vigilance against terrorist threats.
The Defense Secretary reduced the number of unpaid furlough days for approximately 650,000 DoD civilian employees from 11 days to 6 days. This was made possible by Congress approving a large reprogramming request submitted by the DoD. The furlough period will now end on August 17th for most employees. All furloughs have also ended immediately for DoD Education Activity personnel.
This document contains three unrelated summaries:
1) It announces that Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions defending Combat Outpost Keating in Afghanistan in 2009 against over 400 enemy fighters.
2) It provides information about the Fort Carson "G.I. Rides for Life" program that offers free rides home on Fridays and Saturdays for soldiers to promote safety.
3) It expresses concern from a Major that some soldiers' off-duty behaviors, such as reckless driving, crime, and disrespectful conduct in public, are damaging community support and eroding standards at Fort Carson. He urges soldiers to commit to army values and discipline at all
The 544th Engineer Company received a division physical fitness excellence award streamer for exceeding the Army physical fitness test standards set by the 4th Infantry Division. To earn the streamer, a unit must score an average of 250 points on the APFT with no failures and an 85% participation rate, which the 544th Engineers achieved with an average score of 279 points and an 87% participation rate. Brig. Gen. Michael Bills presented the streamer to the unit and commended their achievement, noting it was the first time in 10 years that a unit met the commanding general's challenge. The high standards and dedication of the Soldiers in the 544th Engineers allowed them to earn this recognition.
The document summarizes various topics from a military newspaper including: gate closures for vehicle barrier maintenance on post; the 4th Infantry Division color guard participating in the opening ceremony of the Pikes Peak rodeo; Fort Carson receiving an energy award from the federal government for its energy reduction efforts; key details about the Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program; and the top contributing units to the Army Emergency Relief fund being recognized.
The 4th Infantry Division assumed command of Regional Command South in Afghanistan from the 3rd Infantry Division during a transfer of authority ceremony. Maj. Gen. Robert Abrams of the 3rd Infantry Division handed over command to Maj. Gen. Paul LaCamera of the 4th Infantry Division. Several top U.S. and Afghan military officials attended the ceremony. Maj. Gen. LaCamera pledged to continue building relationships and supporting Afghan security force training.
The document summarizes Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's visit to Fort Carson on June 28, where he spoke to Soldiers from the Joint Task Force Carson. During an open forum, Hagel addressed issues like downsizing the Army, upcoming furloughs due to budget cuts, and sexual harassment in the military. He thanked Soldiers for their work fighting wildfires in Colorado. Hagel then took questions from Soldiers, discussing priorities for training versus equipment and plans to eliminate sexual assault in the military.
The 4th Infantry Division cased its colors in preparation for its headquarters and headquarters battalion to deploy to Afghanistan for one year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; two new generals were also welcomed to Fort Carson, with one assuming duties as senior mission commander. About 500 Soldiers will deploy in the coming weeks to support NATO's International Security Assistance Force Regional-Command South in enabling Afghanistan's National Security Forces.
The document is a newspaper called the Mountaineer that serves Fort Carson. It discusses the Army's response to mandatory evacuations from the Black Forest and Royal Gorge wildfires in Colorado, including allowing evacuated soldiers to receive temporary duty pay and reimbursement for lodging and travel expenses. It also describes how Fort Carson units assisted in firefighting efforts, such as the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade providing helicopter water drops and refueling support and the 52nd Engineer Battalion creating firebreaks with bulldozers.
The Fort Carson network will be unavailable from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday for a scheduled outage to support the implementation of the SPIDERS Microgrid project. During Iron Horse Week, Soldiers from various 4th Infantry Division units competed in tug-of-war and other events. Pilots from the 4th Combat Aviation Brigade used their recent Bambi Bucket training to assist in firefighting efforts for the Black Forest fire, making water drops with CH-47 Chinooks and UH-60 Black Hawks. Additional support was also provided from Fort Carson firefighters, bulldozers, and other personnel.
This document provides information about upcoming events at Fort Carson for Iron Horse Week from May 31 to June 7. Soldiers will compete in various sporting tournaments and competitions including flag football, basketball, softball, volleyball, dodgeball, boxing, marksmanship, archery, orienteering, tug-of-war, and a 10k run. The week aims to build camaraderie between units and team pride. It kicks off with an installation run and concludes with an awards ceremony and Army birthday cake cutting on June 7.
Fort Carson athletes had success at the 2013 Warrior Games, with Spc. Elizabeth Wasil winning three gold medals in wheelchair racing and adding two bronze medals and a sixth place finish. Staff Sgt. Spencer Anderson earned a bronze medal in cycling. The Warrior Games featured competitions in various sports for wounded warriors from different military services. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler visited Fort Carson units and spoke with Soldiers about challenges such as budget cuts and the importance of resilience and leadership.
In this weeks edition of the Mountaineer, Secretary of Defense announces fewer furlough days, Sky Sox honor Service Members, Warriors make final preperations for the games.
Read these stories and more in your Mountaineer.
The document discusses several topics:
1) It announces upcoming Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and U.S. Air Force Academy from Saturday to Thursday.
2) It covers a change of command ceremony at Fort Carson where Col. (P) John "J.T." Thomson III replaced Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves as deputy commander.
3) It provides information about a motorcycle safety day and ride at Fort Carson on May 30th that will travel from Fort Carson to Pueblo, Cañon City, and back.
Sgt. Andrew Mahoney received the Silver Star Medal for his heroic actions in Afghanistan that saved the lives of 24 people. In August 2012, Mahoney and another soldier disrupted a suicide bomber attack on their patrol by tackling the bomber to the ground, where he detonated his vest. Mahoney was injured but continued to secure the area. The attack killed 4 soldiers and wounded others. At a ceremony, Mahoney was praised for his bravery and humility, though he said he was just doing his job.
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to limit the power of military commanders to overturn convictions for major offenses like sexual assault. Currently, commanders have the power under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to set aside convictions or reduce sentences, but Hagel wants to restrict this power for serious crimes. Hagel ordered a review of this issue and his proposed changes have the full support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and military secretaries. He hopes these reforms will increase accountability and confidence in the military justice system.
Soldiers at the 4th Infantry Division headquarters participated in a mission rehearsal exercise (MRX) designed to prepare them for an upcoming deployment, during which experienced trainers presented scenarios for the staff to solve in order to build skills needed for their mission; the goal was to simulate real-world operational conditions and challenges through communication exercises and scenario-based problem-solving.
Maj. Gen. Paul LaCamera has taken command of the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. He is a 28-year combat veteran who has served around the world. In his first speech to the division, LaCamera expressed that he was upbeat about the opportunity to command in Colorado Springs and said everything he had seen so far was "absolutely magnificent." While happy with what he has seen, LaCamera said he would make changes as needed based on his personality and experience.
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Word of the month: Communicate
Spc. Koran Payton,
a supply specialist
with Headquarters
and Headquarters
Troop, 1st Squadron,
10th Cavalry
Regiment, 2nd
Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry
Division, uses a
fire extinguisher to
put out a controlled
fire Jan. 30 at
Camp Nathan Smith
in Kandahar,
Afghanistan.
Payton, a member
of the CNS fire
brigade, participated
in a weeklong
course on fighting
small, manageable
fires. See Page
10 for more.
Photo by Sgt. Ruth Pagan
Carson exceeds CFC goal
By Pfc. Andrew Ingram
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
exceeding the $650,000 monetary goal by 14 percent
— during the CFC award ceremony at the 4th
health and human service benefits throughout our
local community, the United States and the world.”
Infantry Division headquarters Monday. Every year thousands of military members and
With more than $740,000 in pledges and contri- “I am honored to say that the overwhelming federal civilian employees donate to a variety of
butions, the Fort Carson community raised more success of this year’s campaign is deeply significant,” charity organizations through the CFC, an initiative
money during the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th designed to give federal personnel the opportunity to
than any previous campaign. Infantry Division and Fort Carson, told the awardees. give back to their communities.
The Fort Carson community recognized the “The contributions made by all of you support
See CFC on Page 4
giving spirit of Mountain Post Soldiers and civilians — thousands of nonprofit organizations, and provide
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 17, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Gold book focuses on
health, discipline of force
Garrison Commander:
Col. Robert F. McLaughlin
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
Chief, Print and Web Communications: Editor’s note: Army leaders released the following Each leader has the difficult task of ensuring that his
Rick Emert
letter Jan. 27. Soldiers are receiving the medical care they need,
Troops, while maintaining the high standard of discipline that
Editor: Devin Fisher
We released the Army 2020: Generating Health and is the cornerstone of our professional Army.
Staff writers: Andrea Sutherland
Discipline in the Force Ahead of the Strategic Reset We continue to make real progress in improving access
Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett Report 2012, also known as the Gold Book. This report to health care and unit and Soldier discipline. However,
Happenings: Nel Lampe is a continuation of a process that we began three years the unacceptable increase in sexual assaults and domestic
Sports writer: Walt Johnson ago to study and improve the health and discipline of violence, coupled with the high number of suicides,
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the force. It follows the 2010 Health Promotion, Risk demonstrates there is much work to be done. The only
Reduction, Suicide Prevention Report. The Gold Book way leaders will be able to carry out this critical mission
provides critical insight into health and disciplinary is by fully understanding the challenges associated with
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The Gold Book is only four chapters, with a strong of the strategic reset. We must continue to meet these
is 12,000 copies.
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Army to open 6 jobs to women
Positions at
battalion
level also
included
By Gary Sheftick
Army News Service
WASHINGTON — The
Army announced its intent
Feb. 9 to open six occupational
specialties and more than
13,000 positions to women.
These six military occupational
specialties, or MOSs, were pre-
viously closed to women because
they were normally collocated
with direct combat units:
• 13M multiple launch rocket
system crewmember U.S. Army photo
• 13P MLRS operations/fire Master Sgt. Renee Baldwin fires a .50-caliber machine gun during training last summer at Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr
direction specialist range in Germany. Women will soon be allowed in six additional military occupational specialties normally located with combat units.
• 13R field artillery firefinder
radar operator specialist • 91P artillery mechanic women, and the change will become principal director for DOD Military
• 91A M1 Abrams tank system Department of Defense officials said effective after 30 days of continuous Personnel Policy.
maintainer at a Feb. 9 Pentagon press conference Congressional session, as required by In addition, officials announced
• 91M Bradley Fighting Vehicle that they have notified Congress of law. This is expected to occur later in
system maintainer their intent to open these MOSs to the spring, said Maj. Gen. Gary Patton, See Women on Page 4
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Women Virginia “Vee” Penrod.
from Page 3 “The battle space we have
experienced in Afghanistan and
that another 1,186 positions at Iraq requires our forces to be
battalion level would be opened to distributed across the country,”
women in the Army, Marine Corps Penrod said. “There is no rear
and Navy. These are in specialties area that exists in this battle
already filled by women, but only space. Continuing to restrict
at the brigade or higher level. positions as solely on being
The 1994 DOD policy known collocated with direct combat
as the Direct Ground Combat units has become irrelevant.”
Definition and Assignment Rule Patton said it may take some
had prohibited women from time to recruit and train women in
serving in combat units below the the six specialties where they
brigade level. But the secretary of haven’t served before. Training
Defense has now granted an them as tank mechanics, for
exception to policy to allow women instance, will take longer than
to serve in some positions in placing them at battalion level in
combat units at the battalion level. MOSs they already know, he said.
The six specialties previously Women will be placed in the
barred to women were due to the new positions as men are scheduled
“collocation” element of the 1994 to rotate out, Patton said. A normal
policy. That provision has restricted rotation schedule will be followed
women from serving in MOSs and men will not leave the positions
that by doctrine are located with earlier than expected, he said.
combat units. About 280,000 positions
DOD intends to eliminate the across the services remain closed
“collocation” provision due to to women due to the combat
the nonlinear and fluid nature of exclusion policy.
today’s battlefield where there After six months, DOD will
often is no front line, said Deputy assess the feedback from women
Under Secretary of Defense for serving in the new positions and
Military Personnel Policy use the information to take
another look at the suitability
and relevance of the direct
“Continuing to ground combat unit assignment
Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
restrict positions as
solely on being
prohibition, Penrod said.
“This is the beginning of the
Official opening
From left, Garrison Commander Col. Robert McLaughlin; Jeffrey Brown, training support
end” of the combat exclusion
collocated with direct policy, she added. officer, Training Support Center; Chris Sutton, retired training support officer; and Col.
“We recognize the expanded Ryan Gonsalves, deputy commanding general for support, 4th Infantry Division and Fort
combat units has role of women in the military,” Carson; cut the ceremonial ribbon Feb. 8, officially opening the new Fort Carson Training
become irrelevant.” Patton said. “I’ve seen women in Support Center. The TSC staff supplies Mountain Post Soldiers with training aids, ranging
— Virginia “Vee” Penrod combat perform in an expanded from vehicle rollover simulators to pugil sticks.
role. I’m very proud of them.”
CFC them about the program. We are
from Page 1 fortunate to have a lot of very
generous people in my office.”
“This tremendous success was a The Garrison Resource
joint effort by all the military and Management Office, comprised of
civilian personnel who went to great 20 people, raised approximately
lengths promoting and contributing $4,000 during the 2011 campaign.
to the campaign,” Anderson said. “It is important to help others,”
During the ceremony, Anderson she said. “This is a program we
presented Barbara Barfield, director of really believe in.”
the Combined Federal Campaign for One of the most effective ways to
the Pikes Peak Region, a ceremonial get Soldiers involved in the program is
check signifying the pledges and to remind them how their contributions
donations. He also presented plaques make a difference in the lives of those
to Fort Carson units and civilian who truly need support, said CFC Hero
directorates that provided outstanding Staff Sgt. Ray Foster, transportation
support to the campaign. specialist, 2nd Brigade Combat
Anderson also recognized CFC Team, 4th Inf. Div.
Heroes, individuals who went the “There are a lot of needy people out
extra mile to motivate their peers and there,” Foster said. “There are a lot of
co-workers to give. people out of jobs and a lot of people
“I’m not sure I deserve the credit,” who need help. If we can afford to give,
Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram said CFC Hero Dorothy James, then we should. For us a buck may not
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, 4th Infantry Division and Fort management analyst, Garrison be much, but to somebody else, a dollar
Carson, presents a check signifying the Mountain Post community’s pledge and donations Resource Management Office. “I could really make a difference.”
of more than $740,000 to Barbara Barfield, director of the Combined Federal Campaign for just asked folks in my office if they Visit http://www.opm.gov/cfc/ for
the Pikes Peak Region, during an awards ceremony at the 4th Inf. Div. headquarters, Monday. wanted to contribute, and reminded more information on the CFC.
5. Feb. 17, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Corps Sgt. Maj. visits ordnance Soldiers Story and photo by
Pfc. Andrew Ingram
furthering Soldiers’ personal ambitions and
strengthening the force as a whole.
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Soldiers can use the ACT to develop
professional goals, monitor career progression
The U.S. Army Ordnance Corps regimental and receive guidance from senior advisers in
command sergeant major met with Ordnance their career field, he said. Structured Self
Corps Soldiers during a Feb. 8-10 visit to Development is a mandatory online training
Fort Carson. tool designed to build Soldiers’ knowledge
Command Sgt. Maj. Sultan A. base throughout their career.
Muhammad said he made the trip to “Many Soldiers don’t understand how
personally deliver a brief on the state of important these programs are,” Muhammad
the Ordnance Corps to Fort Carson said. “These programs are going to affect
Soldiers, relay information about some of the the way Soldiers get promoted; it’s going to
upcoming changes to corps policy and affect the way they get into schools.”
gather input from enlisted Soldiers at Soldiers also need to know they have an
every level of the formation. avenue to effect change in their career fields,
“As a regimental sergeant major, it is said Muhammad.
good to see the Soldiers and get their take on “I wanted to let these Soldiers know
how we can help them — how can we better that we are there for them,” he said. “When
their careers,” Muhammad said. “By coming all else fails, and you can’t get something
out here, I can show them the techniques to through your chain of command, we are
further themselves.” here to help them.”
Muhammad toured facilities, spoke to After spending time with the 43rd SB
ordnance Soldiers assigned to the 43rd and 71st EOD Soldiers, Muhammad
Sustainment Brigade and 71st Ordnance expressed admiration at their ability to
Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), and maintain professional decorum and standards
gave select Soldiers the opportunity to ask while discussing the challenges facing the
Command Sgt. Maj. Sultan A. Muhammad, regimental command sergeant questions and provide feedback during meals Ordnance Corps.
major of the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps, presents a regimental command at Wolf Dining Facility. “There is a big cry out there in the Army
sergeant major coin in recognition of outstanding service to Sgt. Jesse During the state of the corps briefs, right now about slipping professionalism,
King, explosive ordnance disposal team member, 748th Ordnance Muhammad highlighted the Army Career standards and discipline,” Muhammad
Company, 242nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, 71st Tracker and Structured Self Development
Ordnance Group (EOD), during a visit to Fort Carson Feb. 9. as two of the biggest tools necessary to See Ordnance on Page 7
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questions on snow removal, grounds maintenance from any military occupational specialty, have
The Central Issue Facility — will be closed for and contractor response to service orders. a general technical score of at least 107, be a
renovations Tuesday-Feb. 24. Emergencies will be • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at U.S. citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army
handled on an individual basis. The CIF will reopen 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces
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VII Corps Desert Storm Veterans’ Association The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office —
21st Reunion — is Feb. 25 at the Fort Myer, is able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at Hours of Operation
Va., Officers’ Club. Contact Hoa McNabb at building 1430, room 240. During duty hours,
800-506-2672 or email VIICorpsDSVA@aol. Soldiers should call 526-4563. The 24-hour DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate
com for more information. phone number for after hours, holidays and under the following hours:
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — moved to weekends is 719-358-3275. Questions can also • Wolf — Friday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours be submitted by email to FtCarsonTDS@gmail. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30
of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- com. Know your rights. p.m. (dinner).
Friday. The FSBP Office assists Soldiers with Legal services — provided at the Soldier • Stack — Closed Friday-Monday. Tuesday-
room assignments and terminations. For more Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers Thursday. 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
information call 526-9735. undergoing the SRP process. The SRP Legal (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner).
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Office will only provide powers of attorney or • Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex)
Management Branch, responsible for processing notary services to Soldiers processing through the — Closed Friday-Monday. Tuesday-Thursday, 7-9
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work SRP. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no
Requests, DA Form 4283 — recently changed its in the SRP process can receive legal assistance dinner.
hours of operation. The Work Management and powers of attorney at the main legal office • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Closed
Branch, located in building 305, will be open for located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next Friday-Monday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
processing work orders and other in-person to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 4:30-6
support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday. prepares powers of attorney and performs notary p.m. (dinner).
Afternoon customer support is by appointment services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Issue Facility regular business hours — are
only, call 526-2900. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans can 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
get assistance through the Veterans Services Group, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for walk-ins and Briefings • Initial issues — Monday-Thursday from
3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. The VSG is 12:30-3 p.m.
located at The Retired Enlisted Association Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training • Partial issues — Monday-Thursday from
Chapter 1 at 834 Emory Circle in Colorado — is held Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 12:30-3 p.m.
Springs. For more information call 719-337-0086. p.m. in the Family Readiness Center, building • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant 6237, room 104. This training is required for all Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of Soldiers asked to perform this solemn duty. Per • Direct exchange — Monday-Thursday
each month at the Family Connection Center from Army Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited to from 12:30-3 p.m.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all those in the ranks of sergeant first class to command • Partial turn ins — Monday-Thursday
active members and those interested in becoming sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 and from 12:30-3 p.m.
future SAMC members. The club was originally a captain and above. No reservations are required • Full turn ins — Monday-Thursday from
U.S. Forces Command organization of elite non- to attend training. Classes offered on a first-come, 7:30-10:30 a.m.
commissioned officers but is now an Armywide first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526- • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
program for individuals who have met the criteria 5613/5614 for more information. 5512/6477 for approval.
and have proven themselves to be outstanding Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Education Center hours of operation — The
NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
526-5661 for more information. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of processes to include turning in excess property, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent reutilizing government property, web-based tools a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. available, special handling of property and environ- • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
in and every participating battalion receives money Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. Medical Activity Correspondence Department
quarterly; the top two battalions receive an additional Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
bonus amount. Call 526-5898 for more information noon the second and third Wednesday of each Information) Office in the Patient Administration
about the program. month at the Joel Hefley Community Center Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is conference room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Retirement Services Off ice recommends federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance spouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing. more information.
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and Call 526-2840 for more information. Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
numbers and points of contact for services: for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort for personnel being reassigned stateside. The Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
Carson Support Services service order desk can briefings are held in building 1129, Freedom Value claimants must submit Department of
be reached at 526-5345. Use this number for Performing Arts Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and Defense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.
emergencies or routine tasks and for reporting briefings start at 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required Shipment under Defense Personal Property
wind damage, damaged traffic signs or other to bring Department of the Army Form 5118, Program claimants must log into the Defense
facility damage. signed by their unit personnel section, and a pen Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric to complete forms. Call 526-4730/4583 for and report all the items online within 75 days.
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. more information. Claims must be submitted within nine months
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held directly with carriers to receive full replacement
is overflowing or emergency service is required. the first and third Tuesday of each month at value for missing and destroyed items. All other
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan noon at the education center, building 1117, claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ room 120. Call University of Colorado- Office within two years of the date of delivery or
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan more information. at 526-1355 for more information.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
@mail.mil. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness BOSS meetings
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, are held at 10 a.m.
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary the first and third
days of their expiration term of service, but must
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ attend the briefing no later than 30 days prior Wednesday of each
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help to their ETS or start of transition leave. Call month at the Foxhole.
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. 526-2240/8458 for details. For information, call
• Base operations contracting officer Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in 524-BOSS.
representative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
7. Feb. 17, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
Ordnance Fiscal 2013 budget
Proposal aims to support troops, Families
from Page 5
said. “This post has a lot of
professionalism, a lot of moti-
vation and a lot of enthusiasm. I American Forces Press Service for veterans and military Families through
attribute that to the leaders here
at Fort Carson. I truly believe WASHINGTON — President Barack
Highlights the Small Business Administration’s
National Veterans Entrepreneurship
that this is one of the best posts Obama’s fiscal 2013 budget proposal The proposal includes: Training, a new $7 million program that
for quality of life, discipline has several provisions for service- q$8.5 billion to support military Families will train up to 260,000 veterans annually.
and standards.” members, veterans and their Families. q1.7-percent pay raise for • $278 million for implementation
Muhammad’s directness According to an Office of servicemembers of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus
reminded many of the Fort Management and Budget fact sheet Health Services Act. New caregiver
Carson Soldiers and enlisted released Monday, the budget request qAbout $2.4 billion for programs benefits and services include training
leaders that, to be successful, the includes: serving wounded, ill and injured adapted to the veterans’ individual care
Army must work as a unit toward • $8.5 billion in Defense Department servicemembers needs, a direct stipend payment and
a common goal instead of base funding to support military Families, q$465 million for medical research health care and mental health services.
focusing on one individual or from child care and education for military focused on psychological health, • Almost $1.4 billion to provide
one company, said Sgt. 1st Class children to counseling and employment TBI and PTSD services through the Veterans Affairs
Marlon Castro, senior mechanic, programs for the entire Family. Department for homeless and at-risk
247th Quartermaster Company, • More than $1 billion through the q$259 million for the Labor veterans. These funds will combat veteran
68th Combat Sustainment Education Department’s Impact Aid Department’s Veterans Employment homelessness through collaborative
Support Battalion, 43rd SB. program to local school districts where a and Training Service partnerships with local governments,
“It is good that he came; it military base may increase the number qAlmost $1.4 billion to provide nonprofit organizations, and the
shows that he cares,” said of students and decrease the property services through the Veterans Housing and Urban Development,
Castro. “I liked that he didn’t tax base that funds the local schools. Affairs Department for homeless Justice and Labor departments.
promise to fix everything. He Districts educating more than 368,000 and at-risk veterans. Earlier Monday, officials said defense
has a lot of work to do to get us children from military Families receive leaders are fully committed to assisting
where we need to be, but we these funds. servicemembers and their Families.
all have a lot of work to do. • Funding for a 1.7-percent pay raise Department’s Veterans Employment and The DOD budget request provides
We all have to pull our weight.” for servicemembers — the full amount Training Service, and $8 million for $1.3 billion in funding for child care
“It was a privilege to meet authorized by law — as well as a variety the department’s transition assistance space for more than 200,000 children,
the sergeant major of the of monthly special skill-based payments, program and grants for employment as well as $1.4 billion for Family
Ordnance Corps,” said Spc. enlistment and re-enlistment bonuses services to veterans. The request ends support centers and morale, welfare and
Levi Wait, wheeled vehicle and other benefits. the Veterans Workforce Investment recreation programs. It also commits
mechanic, 549th QM, 68th • A bout $2.4 billion for programs Program, supporting service delivery $2.7 billion for the education of more
CSSB. “I think it was really serving wounded, ill and injured service- innovations through the Workforce than 61,000 students at DOD Education
thoughtful of him to take the time members, with $747 million of that Innovation Fund instead. The expanded Activity schools in 12 countries and
to sit down with us, so the total to address traumatic brain injury TAP makes employment workshops more than 33,000 students in seven
Soldiers could get a better idea and psychological health needs, such as more accessible to retiring Reserve and states, Puerto Rico and Guam.
of who he is and what he does.” support for recovery care coordinators National Guard members, as well as The request includes more than
Muhammad’s visit encour- and enhanced access to care. spouses of separating servicemembers. $50 million to improve public school
aged many ordnance Soldiers to • $465 million for medical research • Continuing grants under the facilities on military installations.
refocus on furthering their focused on psychological health, TBI and Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Military construction funding is set
careers through civilian and post-traumatic stress disorder. Program at a level of $38 million. at $9.1 billion, and Family housing at
military education, said Wait. • 259 million for the Labor
$ • Expanding entrepreneurship training $1.7 billion.
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8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 17, 2012
Engineers, Airmen join forces
Story and photo by Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
In the mud of Brown’s Quarry in Training Area
10, the engines of two 10-ton dump trucks, a skid-steer
loader, grader and scoop loader roared to life Feb. 9.
At the controls, Soldiers from 46th Engineer
Detachment and Airmen from 21st Civil Engineer
Squadron at Peterson Air Force Base practiced
scooping piles of dirt and rocks, leveling ground
and creating and moving stockpiles of dirt.
“We lack the space to do large equipment training
at Peterson,” said Air Force 1st Lt. Kyle Anderson,
21st CES. “We saw the opportunity to partner with
Fort Carson, specifically the 46th Eng. Det. (The
training) meets their requirements as well as our
need for space.”
2nd Lt. Stephen Vandervliet, 46th Eng.,
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th
Eng. Battalion, said six Airmen and 11 Soldiers
partnered for the training.
“We’re practicing basic equipment skills, Air Force Senior Airman Matt Cincotta, 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, practices scooping dirt in a bulldozer Feb. 9
focusing on technique and safety,” he said. “We during a joint training exercise between Peterson Air Force Base Airmen and Soldiers from the 46th Engineer
have companies deploying, and we thought it would Detachment, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 4th Eng. Battalion.
be a good training opportunity.”
Vandervliet said that although his men are primarily Campbell said that he had no prior experience Anderson said this was the first time his men
responsible for mixing, transporting and pouring with construction, but learning how to operate the had partnered with Soldiers for training.
concrete, training on the construction equipment equipment would help him become a better Soldier. “Since we’re working so closely together in
provided them with well-rounded experience. “If somebody needs help, I can jump into one deployed environments, it makes sense to train
For three days, Soldiers and Airmen learned how of these vehicles and help,” he said. together,” he said.
to operate the construction equipment and practiced While Fort Carson was able to provide the Anderson said that Airmen in civil engineering units
leveling ground to build roads, moving piles of dirt training ground, the Airmen shared their knowledge deploy as needed to support Army units, performing
and rock and loading dump trucks. and expertise. functions typically carried out by personnel from
“It’s been beneficial,” said Spc. Shane “(The Air Force) guys are a good group,” Directorate of Public Works in garrison.
Campbell, 46th Eng. “I’ve been learning about Campbell said. “It’s good to intermingle. They’re “The goal is to have these types of training
grading and making roads.” very knowledgeable so they’ve taught us a lot.” operations continue,” he said.
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9. Feb. 17, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 9
Courts-Martial
Pvt. Curtis Long, Rear Detachment, 1st official statement, two counts of reduction to specialist
The following are the results of cases
tried on Fort Carson from Jan. 6-Feb. 2.
and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, wrongful use of drugs and two counts and confinement for Special Troops Battalion, 1st BCT,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th of wrongful distribution of drugs at a 60 days. 4th Inf. Div., was acquitted of all
Infantry Division, was convicted, special court-martial Jan. 24. Poole Spc. Derek Cibik, Troop E, 3rd Bn., charges and specifications during a
contrary to his plea, of one count of was sentenced to reduction to private, 61st Cav. Reg., 4th BCT, 4th Inf. special court-martial Jan. 11.
rape but pleaded guilty to violation confinement for 10 months and a bad Div., was convicted, in accordance Staff Sgt. William Lewis, Headquarters
of a general order at a general conduct discharge. with his pleas, of one count of and Headquarters Company, 1st STB,
court-martial Feb. 1-2. Long was Staff Sgt. Dion Saunders, Rear AWOL and two counts of wrongful 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted,
sentenced to one year of confinement Detachment, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg., use of drugs during a special contrary to his plea, of one count of
and a bad conduct discharge. 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., was convicted, court-martial Jan. 12. Cibik was assault consummated by battery
Spc. John Poole, Troop E, 3rd Battalion, in accordance with his plea, of sentenced to reduction to private, during a special court-martial Jan. 6.
61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th one count of missing movement confinement for three months and a Lewis was sentenced to reduction to
Inf. Div., was convicted, in accordance during a special court-martial Jan. bad conduct discharge. sergeant and hard labor without
with his pleas, of one count of false 18-19. Saunders was sentenced to Staff Sgt. Brandon Elam, Headquarters confinement for 60 days.
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Feb. 17, 2012
Fire brigade trains to douse flames
Story and photo by didn’t have any previous fire training Spc. Koran Payton, a supply specialist fire brigade, practiced reacting to
Sgt. Ruth Pagan or experience, by the end, they will be with Headquarters and Headquarters real-world scenarios and received
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public able to fight incipient fires.” Troop, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry hands-on training extinguishing fires.
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division An incipient fire is one in its Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. “By putting out real fires, we
beginning stage that can be controlled The CNS fire brigade has two types learned how to react to fire, how to use
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — with a portable fire extinguisher or of vehicles it can employ in the event of a the CAFS, how to use the foam and
Soldiers with 2nd Brigade Combat small hose system. fire. The first is the Compressed Air how it reacts to the fire,” said Spc.
Team, 4th Infantry Division, completed “In case there’s a fire (the fire Foam System that is mounted on the Baraa Abbas, a water purification
a weeklong training course on incipient brigade) will respond with the equipment back of a utility vehicle. The CAFS is specialist with Company A, 204th
firefighting and safety at Camp Nathan they’ve been trained on,” Olson said. a 60-gallon tank containing compressed Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT.
Smith Feb. 3. “They will implement defensive foam and water designed to suppress fire. To culminate the training, the
“We’ve put together a comprehensive firefighting procedures and tactics.” The brigade also employs a sand- instructors issued a pop quiz, arranging
course on firefighting and safety,” said “If it’s past the incipient phase, colored fire truck, sent to operations in wooden pallets in a pyramid shape
Charles Olson, a civilian fire inspector we’ll cordon off the area and prevent Afghanistan from Iraq, at the request of approximately 8 feet tall, and then set
and instructor brought in to teach the the fire from spreading by putting up a Ed Keeser, 2nd BCT safety officer. it on fire. Within minutes, the fire
fire brigade. “So, even if the guys water curtain using the fire truck,” said “This is the first response team announcement came on the loud speaker,
for CNS, but they have alerting the fire brigade, that promptly
limited capabilities, and reacted and extinguished the fire.
they have been taught “The final scenario encompassed
those limitations,” said everything they’ve learned to this point,”
Lloyd Callaway, a civilian Callaway said. “It’s not a ‘pass or fail,’
fire inspector and instructor. but they do have to meet minimum
“There are things they standards: that they’re safe, that they
have to consider if it’s communicate between each other, that
incipient — the ambient they are operating the equipment cor-
temperature and accumu- rectly and that they extinguish the fire.”
lation of smoke — and Safety remains the fire brigade
then they have to decide if Soldiers’ top priority, said Staff Sgt.
they can take evasive Lester Canidy, noncommissioned
action or not.” officer-in-charge of a CNS fire brigade
“I learned what type team, assigned to 285th Military
of fires we can fight,” Police Battalion.
Payton said. “I didn’t know Soldiers must assess the risks
there were different associated with any size fire, taking into
classifications of things consideration every danger, to include
that would put out a fire. the possibility of heavy smoke or
I didn’t know that water ordnance, said Canidy.
isn’t always the solution “It is all about safety first,” he
to kill every fire.” said. “We have some good guys in
Spc. Keith Fitzimmons, a food service specialist with 385th Military Police Battalion, attached to 2nd Throughout the train- this class, who are motivated and
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, adjusts the valve to the water pump at a fire point on ing, the Soldiers serving eager, and they are going to be the
Camp Nathan Smith in Afghanistan, Jan. 31. as members of the CNS 911 call for CNS.”
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