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Mountaineer 2011 12-09
1. Vol. 69 No. 48 Dec. 9, 2011
Word of the month: Charity
59th MPs
complete
detainee
ops in Iraq
by Dustin Senger
Mountaineer staff
Almost 150 Soldiers stepped into a standing ovation
Dec. 4, after returning from Iraq three months early.
Capt. Jeffrey Rawlins, commander of 59th
Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion,
entered Waller Physical Fitness Center gymnasium,
where he faced bleachers filled with hundreds of
Family members and friends. Parents, spouses and
children were waving “welcome home” banners
and balloons.
With their commander in place, Soldiers from
59th MP filed into the facility and lined up behind
him. The company had completed a one-year
deployment to Iraq in nine months.
President Barack Obama announced Oct. 21 that
40,000 U.S. servicemembers in Iraq would return
“home for the holidays,” according to American Forces
Press Service. “After nearly nine years, America’s war
in Iraq will be over,” said Obama in the release.
“You were the last (military police) unit to
perform detainee operations in Iraq,” said Col.
Robert Taradash, commander of 42nd MP Brigade,
who arrived for the afternoon ceremony from Fort
Lewis, Wash.
“Great job, mission accomplished,” said Taradash.
The 59th MP deployed to Iraq in February for
Operation New Dawn. The Soldiers assisted Iraqi
correctional officers at Camp Cropper, where they
conducted detainee operations for the Iraqi
Ministry of Interior and Iraqi Ministry of Justice.
Photo by Samantha B. Koss They transferred authority of Camp Cropper to Iraqi
Holiday adventure officials in August, and then moved to Al Asad Air Base
to provide law enforcement duties for 40th MP Bn.
Spc. Tom Wilcox, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, teaches his daughter, Addy, 4, how to ice “Thank you for what you do and welcome home,”
skate during the Holiday Village Dec. 2. Before taking a lesson on the ice, Addy had her face painted as said Taradash. “Families, I want you to look out there
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer at one of the craft stations at the Special Events Center. The event opened and I want you to find your Soldier … Soldiers, I want
the holiday season Dec. 1 and continued with Family entertainment through Sunday. See pages 20-21 for you to look out there and find your Family members.”
more on Holiday Village.
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MOUNTAINEER
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3. Dec. 9, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 3
‘Raiders’ spread holiday cheer
by Sgt. Breanne Pye benefit so much from the hospitality of Colorado they were greeted with the cheers and clapping of
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, Springs and its citizens, both when they are home hundreds of local residents who would benefit
4th Infantry Division and when they are deployed,” said Norman. “It’s very from the donations.
significant to the Soldiers to have the opportunity “I wanted to participate in this operation because
Decked out in festive holiday attire and carrying not just to say ‘thank you,’ but to show the community it was an opportunity to give back to the community,”
ruck sacks adorned with colorful LED lights, how thankful they are.”
See Donation on Page 4
more than 400 Soldiers from Fort Carson’s 1st As Soldiers approached the Marian House,
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, assembled in Dorchester Park
Dec. 2 for “Operation Happy Holidays.”
The Soldiers marched more than two
miles along the Fountain Creek Trail, arriving
at the Marian House soup kitchen with
hundreds of donated goods.
“This event was an opportunity for (our
brigade) to give back to the local community,
who has supported us in every way since
we arrived at Fort Carson,” said Lt. Col.
Geoffrey Norman, commander, 7th Squadron,
10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
Preparations for the operation began
two months ago, with all the units of
“Raider” Brigade setting up collection
locations for Soldiers and their Families to
donate goods and supplies.
All the items donated during the event
came directly from Soldiers and their Family
members, said Norman. They donated
everything from food and clothing, to Photo by Pfc. Nathan Thome
household goods, which can be used by the Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, set up large piles of donated clothes and food for citizens of
Marian house to assist citizens in need. Colorado Springs as part of “Operation Happy Holiday” Dec. 2, in an effort to help those less fortunate in the Colorado
“As a unit, (Soldiers and their Families) Springs community.
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 9, 2011
On Dancer
Soldiers from 4th Engineer Battalion
carry an inflatable reindeer using a
Buffalo mine-protected clearance
vehicle Saturday during a holiday
lights parade on Midland Avenue in
Woodland Park. They had draped
colorful lights on the Buffalo, as
well as four other tactical Army
vehicles: a mine-resistant, ambush
protected vehicle; a heavy-expanded
mobility tactical truck; a light-medium
tactical vehicle; and an up-armored
Humvee. During the parade, the
Soldiers passed by Lions Memorial
Park, where their red-and-white
unit flag is flown by city officials,
signifying that Fort Carson
combat engineers are securing
routes in hostile areas.
Photo by Dustin Senger
MPs Johnson, while embracing his wife and
from Page 1 three children. Johnson was one of the first
Soldiers to enter the gymnasium, where his
Exciting the anticipation, Taradash wife, Leticia Johnson, was holding tightly
promised to let loose their reunions after onto Autumn.
two songs. The Soldiers sang the Military “Autumn was going to run when they
Police Regimental March, and then the first came in … she was asking for her
“The Army Goes Rolling Along.” After dad,” said Leticia Johnson, an Army wife
the final refrain of the U.S. Army’s offi- and former Soldier.
cial song, Autumn Johnson, 3, was the “I know how it is,” said Leticia Johnson,
first to leave the bleachers, running to her who spent the previous evening baking a
father’s arms. peanut butter pie with their children. “It’s
“It was most important to finish out the just something you need to say: ‘he’s going
mission, but being home for Christmas is on a mission, he’s going to accomplish it
definitely a perk,” said Staff Sgt. Germell and he’ll be home soon.’”
Mayor welcomes home Soldiers
by Steve Bach Family’s sacrifices, including precious
Mayor, City of Colorado Springs time away from loved ones, are not
forgotten. We express our sincere
Welcome home Soldiers of the 59th appreciation to you for your service to
Military Police Company, 759th MP our country and are thankful for your
Battalion. safe return home.
Photo by Dustin Senger On behalf of Colorado Springs and Enjoy this time with your Family and
Staff Sgt. Germell Johnson, 59th Military Police Company, 759th MP its thousands of grateful citizens, I am friends and know how much we value
Battalion, is greeted Sunday by his 3-year-old daughter, Autumn, after a honored to welcome you home to Fort your presence and contributions to our
redeployment ceremony. The 59th MP is the last military police unit to Carson and our city. You and your community and country.
perform detainee operations in Iraq.
Donation on tables overflowing with donated marched in Operation Happy Holidays, represent every unit in the Raider
from Page 3 goods while citizens waited patiently to the massive amount of items donated Brigade,” said Pagliara. “They represent
receive them. were a direct result of the effort of an every age group, every job field and
said Sgt. Cory Pagliara, Headquarters “It was really amazing to see the entire brigade, said Norman. every rank. They represent the apprecia-
and Headquarters Detachment, 1st tables overflowing with hats, canned “The residents here today see nearly tion of an entire unit for the appreciation
Special Troops Battalion, 1st BCT, goods, children’s clothing and blankets,” 500 Soldiers passing out goods and of an entire community.”
4th Inf. Div. “It was great to get some said Pagliara. “It was great to be able to interacting with the crowd,” said “Seeing this kind of charity and
of the unit’s newer Soldiers out here show the people in line that offering Norman. “But that small number is just goodwill by our troops just chokes me
so they could see how much these them support is really what it’s all a fraction of the support it represents. up,” said a woman who asked to remain
residents directly support them, and about, and that even though the unit is There are 5,000 Soldiers who couldn’t anonymous. “It’s starting to get cold
why it is so important to give back out training or on deployment, we will be here today, who took the time to outside, and I didn’t know how I was
when we have the chance.” always do what we can to help them out drop off a donation in the months going to make it through the winter.”
Pagliara said his favorite part of the when we are home. leading up to this operation.” “God bless our troops,” she said.
operation was emptying his rucksack “Though hundreds of Soldiers “The Soldiers we have here today “God bless you all.”
6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 9, 2011
H istory
ighlights
Dec. 14, 1942 — Fifty Camp Carson
Soldiers spend the day cutting and hauling 400
Christmas trees for display on the installation.
Dec. 15, 1942 — Camp Carson conducts
a successful practice “blackout” to gauge
responses to threats.
Dec. 25, 1942 — Soldiers of Camp Carson
and the 89th Infantry Division celebrate the
post’s first Christmas with concerts, dinners,
athletics and religious services.
Dec. 7, 1943 — Camp Carson personnel pause and reflect on the
two-year anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack.
December 1944 — Colorado Springs and other local communities
donate more than 600 gifts for patients at the Camp Carson
Convalescent Hospital.
Dec. 7, 1945 — Separation Center established for World
War II personnel closes after completing 8,854 discharges.
Dec. 21, 1950 — Carson Boxing Team captures the Fifth Army
Crown for the second consecutive year.
Dec. 12, 1952 — Hoping to prevent personal injury and property
damage, post engineers release rules and guidelines for Christmas
decorations and trees.
Dec. 17, 1952 — The latest Soldier Show, Christmas Capers —
a Broadway-style review with a Christmas theme — opens at the
Mountaineer Theater.
Photo by Antonio Francis
Dec. 18, 1954 — In the inaugural Pueblo Shrine Bowl, dubbed the
“Little Army-Navy Game,” Carson’s football team loses by a touchdown
Change of command to Pensacola’s Navy team.
Dec. 15, 1956 — Ending a 120-year tradition, Army mules are marched
Lt. Col. Gerardo V. Meneses receives the colors of 242nd Explosive Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance into retirement at Fort Carson, soon to be replaced by helicopters.
Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), from Brig. Gen. Leslie C. Smith, left, commanding general, U.S.
December 1958 — Construction of a junior high school and 500
Army 20th Support Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., during a Nov. 30 change of command at Family housing units commences.
Founders’ Field. Meneses assumed command of the 242nd EOD during the ceremony, replacing Lt. Col.
Dec. 11, 1970 — Following four years of service in Vietnam, the 4th
Dean A. Meinert, right. Meneses most recently served as the 71st EOD operation officer and provisional Infantry Division uncases its colors at Fort Carson, replacing the recently
headquarters commander during the group’s deployment to Afghanistan. Meinert will now serve as an inactivated 5th Infantry Division.
EOD staff officer at U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. December 1993 — Fifty-four teams participate in the Fort Carson
Christmas Basketball Tournament.
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Miscellaneous call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for • Warfighter (Wilderness Road Complex) —
after hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Central Issue Facility — will be closed for Questions can also be submitted by email to (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday-Sunday.
its annual 100-percent inventory Dec. 19-23. The FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to
CIF will reopen Dec. 27 with regular business Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
hours. Emergencies will be handled on an individual Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP • 10th SFG(A) LaRochelle — Friday, 7-9 a.m.
basis. Contact Catherine Martinez at 524-1888 for process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide powers (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
more information. of attorney or notary services to Soldiers processing Closed Saturday-Sunday. Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.
The Army Attaché Management Division — is through the SRP. Retirees, Family members and (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner.
recruiting qualified regular Army noncommissioned Soldiers not in the SRP process can receive legal Central Issue Facility regular business hours —
officers, sergeant-sergeant first class, to serve in U.S. assistance and powers of attorney at the main legal are listed below. Call 526-3321 to make appointments.
embassies around the world. For more information office located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, In-processing
or to request an application for Defense Attaché next to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
assignment, contact Master Sgt. Matthew prepares powers of attorney and performs notary Initial issues
Tuiasosopo, Army Attaché Management Division, services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
at 202-231-7291 or 301-917-4729 or email Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 8:30 Partial issues
matthew.tuiasosopo@us.army.mil. a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
Work Management Branch — The DPW Work Cash sales/report of survey
Management Branch, responsible for processing Briefings Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
work orders — Facilities Engineering Work Requests, Direct exchange
DA Form 4283 — recently changed its hours of Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
operation. The Work Management Branch, located — is held Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Partial turn ins
in building 305, will be open for processing work in the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room Monday-Thursday from 12:30-3 p.m.
orders and other in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. 104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked Full turn ins
Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer support is by to perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation Monday-Thursday from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
appointment only, call 526-2900. 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of Unit issues and turn ins
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans sergeant first class to command sergeant major, chief Call 526-5512/6477 for approval.
can get assistance through the Veterans Services warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No Education Center hours of operation — The
Group, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for walk-ins reservations are required to attend training. Classes Mountain Post Training and Education Center, building
and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. The VSG is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
located at The Retired Enlisted Association Chapter 1 Graves at 526-5613/5614 for more information. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
at 834 Emory Circle in Colorado Springs. For more Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11 a.m.
information call 719-337-0086. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in to 4:30 p.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from • Army Learning Center — Monday-Friday 8
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA a.m. to 6 p.m.
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. processes to include turning in excess property, • Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards for reutilizing government property, web-based tools Support and Army Personnel Testing — Monday-
turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson available, special handling of property and environ- Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera@ a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is located
participating battalion receives money quarterly; the dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at on the first floor of building 6222, 1633 Mekong
top two battalions receive an additional bonus amount. mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Street. Shipment under Full Replacement Value
Call 526-5898 for more information about the program. Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. claimants must submit Department of Defense Form
Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Sergeant Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to 1840R to the carrier within 75 days. Shipment under
Audie Murphy Club meets the third Tuesday of each noon the second and third Wednesday of each month Defense Personal Property Program claimants must
month at the Family Connection Center from 11:30 at the Joel Hefley Community Center conference log into the Defense Personal Property System at
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is open to all active room, 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services http://www.move.mil and report all the items online
members and those interested in becoming future Office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within nine
SAMC members. The club was originally a U.S. the briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. months directly with carriers to receive full replacement
Forces Command organization of elite noncommis- Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays value for missing and destroyed items. All other
sioned officers but is now an Armywide program for for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
individuals who have met the criteria and have personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings Office within two years of the date of delivery or
proven themselves to be outstanding NCOs through are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims Office
a board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at at 526-1355 for more information.
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for 7:30 a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department Medical Activity Correspondence Department
more information. of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit office hours — The Correspondence (Release of
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is personnel section, and a pen to complete forms. Information) Office in the Patient Administration
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Call 526-4730/4583 for more information. Division hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon at federal holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone the education center, building 1117, room 120. Call more information.
numbers and points of contact for services: University of Colorado-Colorado Springs Army Amnesty turn in — The Fort Carson Amnesty
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Carson ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. Program is intended to ensure the maximum recovery
Support Services service order desk can be reached at ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the of abandoned military ammunition and explosives.
526-5345. Use this number for emergencies or first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing The program provides an opportunity for individuals
routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness to turn in ammunition and explosives and remain
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come, anonymous; no documentation is required for item
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days turn in. The amnesty program is not intended to
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4.civ of their expiration term of service, but must attend the circumvent normal turn-in procedures. Amnesty turn
@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash is briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS or start ins will not be used as a basis for investigations or
overflowing or emergency service is required. of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458 for details. prosecutions and are exempt from Army Regulation
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in 190 series investigation requirements. Abandoned
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. building 1340, room 123, from 10-11 a.m. and military A&E, excluding small arms ammunition up
civ@mail.mil for service needs or to report noon to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be specialist to staff to .50 caliber, should not be moved by untrained
complaints. sergeant from any military occupational specialty, personnel — notify the 764th Explosive Ordnance
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan Dorcey have a general technical score of at least 107, be a Company, 242nd EOD Battalion, 71st EOD, at
at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@mail.mil. U.S. citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army 526-2643. Abandoned A&E found on post may be
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Call Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces turned in to the Ammunition Reclamation Area,
Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email dennis.j.frost. physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website at located on Butts Road (Route 5) one mile south of
civ@mail.mil. http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb. Butts Army Airfield, Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary to 3:30 p.m. Military A&E found outside Fort Carson
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Hours of Operation should be reported to local civilian authorities or the
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help tools military police at 526-2333. Contact the ammunition
and equipment or a motorized sweeper. DFAC hours — Fort Carson dining facilities operate supply point at 526-4381 or quality assurance office
• Base operations contracting officer repre- under the following hours: at 526-1795/1892 for more information.
sentative — Call Bruce Gronczniak at 526-9262 or • Wolf — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30
email bruce.e.gronczniak.civ@mail.mil for questions a.m. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). BOSS meetings
on snow removal, grounds maintenance and contractor Saturday-Sunday, 7:30-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m.
response to service orders. to 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Monday- are held at 10 a.m.
• Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at 524-0786 Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third
or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mi to request latrines, (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). Wednesday of each
for service or to report damaged or overturned latrines. • Stack — Friday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. month at the Foxhole.
The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is to 1 p.m. (lunch), no dinner. Closed Saturday-Sunday. For information, call
able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m. (breakfast), 11:30 a.m. to
1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should 1 p.m. (lunch), 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner). 524-BOSS.
8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 9, 2011
‘Mountain Medics’
assume mission
Story and photo by
1st Lt. Samantha Gonzalez
115th CSH, Col. Patricia Darnauer,
challenged the “Mountain Medics”
Task Force Medical Southwest- to build on the tradition of excel-
West Public Affairs Officer lence in combat health care in
Afghanistan. Col. Donald West,
CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan Task Force Medical-Afghanistan
— Soldiers of the 10th Combat commander, attended and spoke
Support Hospital participated in a highly of 10th CSH, its reputation
transition of authority ceremony Nov. and current leadership.
26, unveiling their unit colors and “There is a strong effort to be
accepting responsibility for medical part of a team, part of a unit; with
care at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, the transition complete there is now
and throughout Regional Command a sense of ownership and that’s a
West and Southwest in Afghanistan. positive thing,” said Capt. Amado
Col. Michael Place, 10th CSH Strong, an intensive care unit nurse.
commander, charged his Soldiers to The 10th CSH is now providing
provide the highest quality medical lifesaving care in the southwest and
care while expressing trust and western regions of Afghanistan.
confidence in their skills. Currently, 10th CSH works closely
The outgoing commander of the with medical professionals from
Spain, Bulgaria, Jordan, Denmark
Col. Michael Place, commander, 10th and England.
Combat Support Hospital, right, and Collectively, they provide unrivaled
Command Sgt. Maj. Winston Young health care, hospitalization and forward
unveil their unit colors, symbolizing surgical care for more than 40,000
acceptance of responsibility for medical U.S. and coalition forces and the local
care in Regional Command West and population in six separate facilities
Southwest in Afghanistan. in Afghanistan.
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Behavioral health on battlefield
A new approach to appointments
Commentary and photo by meet with an incoming provider, enabling
Capt. Cory Gerould units to maintain their combat strength.
Brigade psychologist, 2nd Brigade Combat In instances where a Soldier in need is
Team, 4th Infantry Division not collocated with a TBH system, evalua-
tions and follow-up services are easily
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The use coordinated around the unit’s schedule;
of tele-behavioral health to conduct consultations supporting both the unit and the Soldier.
has significantly increased the ability to provide While there have been a few minor
services to a greater number of Soldiers with growing pains in establishing the TBH
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, systems, the benefits continue to be
in a more efficient and timely manner. realized on a regular basis. Health care
Additionally, TBH has helped reduce providers have found TBH greatly bridges
some of the challenges that arise in connecting the gap in accessibility and allows
Soldiers with health providers downrange. them to quickly assist commanders in
For commanders, determining when a constrained situations.
Spc. Jeffery Villar, a behavioral health specialist from Company
Soldier may be in need of behavioral health When a health care provider meets
C, 204th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
services is not always readily ascertainable, with a Soldier via TBH, at the outset of the
4th Infantry Division, speaks with a Soldier from a distant
particularly when a Soldier denies having interaction they make a point to explain
location on the tele-behavioral health system located on
problems or is not ready to ask for help. The the nature of the TBH system, including the
Forward Operating Base Walton in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
thought of taking a Soldier out of the fight for potential limitations in connectivity. They
several days would have a considerable impact also make sure to obtain the Soldier’s consent to facilitating a therapeutic relationship.
on the mission, not to mention the logistical proceed with receiving behavioral health services The desert terrain coupled with the
challenge it would place on their platoon. via TBH during the first interaction. decentralized operations made it quite a
TBH provides real-time video conferencing Taking the time to do this helps the challenge to move Soldiers or the health care
and grants an atmosphere similar to that of face-to- Soldier feel more comfortable and provides an providers to outlying locations, but TBH has
face interactions experienced in a more traditional opportunity to discuss any concerns they might proven to be a reliable and effective platform
setting. As a result, a Soldier doesn’t need to be have with using this system. This further of increasing access to behavioral health
moved or held back from going on a mission to engages the Soldier in the process and starts providers despite these factors.
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Dec. 9, 2011
GC release off-limit locations
A Nov. 15 memorandum, as a result of Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board,
designated several local areas and establishments off limits to Fort Carson Soldiers.
Per the memorandum, all Fort Carson uniformed personnel are prohibited from entering
the following areas and establishments within Colorado Springs and surrounding areas:
Rental properties owned • 2123 W. Colorado Ave. • 2221 Bison Drive Massage and spa parlors:
by Alma Patrick: • 15 S. Twelfth St. • 631 Catalina Drive • Kinja Clinic, 1729 Crest Place
• 112 S. Tenth St. • 1104 W. Kiowa St. • 7 W. Clover Circle • Siam’s Oriental Massage Parlor, 1783 B St.
• 1003 W. Colorado Ave. • 428 W. Kiowa St. • 2125 Hampton South • Moshi Moshi Spa, 409 Windchime Place
• 1124 W. Colorado Ave. • 724 W. Platte Ave. • 1203 Richards Ave. • Oriental Spa Massage, 955 N. Powers Blvd.
• 1130 W. Colorado Ave. • 1718 W. Vermijo Ave. • 908 E. Cimarron St.
• 1208 W. Colorado Ave. • 1720 W. Vermijo Ave. • Papoose Road Bars and clubs:
• 1705 W. Colorado Ave. • 2132 W. Pikes Peak Ave. • 232 S. Main St. • Golden Cue, 2790 Hancock Expressway
• 1713 W. Colorado Ave. • 13 N. Twenty-Fifth St. • 418 E. Ohio Ave., Fountain • Sodo’s Nightclub, 527 South Tejon St.
• 1715 W. Colorado Ave. • 2812 W. Platte Ave. • 2015 N. Ellicott Highway • Copperhead Road, 3330 North Academy Blvd.
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11. Dec. 9, 2011 — MOUNTAINEER 11
Post celebrates Native American culture
by Kerstin Lopez as National American Indian Heritage
Mountaineer staff Month. Since then presidents have
reiterated that proclamation each year
American Indians and their contributions with one of their own, adding Alaska
to the United States and the military were Natives to the proclamation.
recognized by the Mountain Post community “Since the birth of America, (American
during an observance ceremony Nov. 30 Indians and Alaska Natives) have
at the Elkhorn Conference Center. contributed immeasurably to our country
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Bryant, 3rd and our heritage, distinguishing themselves
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry as scholars, artists, entrepreneurs and
Division, equal opportunity adviser, said leaders in all aspects of our society. Native
this month’s observance is important Americans have also served in the United
to honor and recognize States Armed Forces with
the contributions honor and distinction,
American Indians and defending the security
Alaska Natives have of our nation with their
made to the nation lives,” President Barack
and the Army. Obama stated in this
“American Indians year’s proclamation.
have been recognized Master Sgt. Bobby
for their adept skills and Estrada, 4th Inf. Div. senior
knowledge of this land,” equal opportunity adviser,
Bryant said. “Hundreds said cultural awareness
of thousands have and mutual understanding
served in the armed of all Soldiers increases
forces from the early mission readiness and
days of the Revolu- that’s why observances
tionary War through such as this are vital for the
today. Native Americans Fort Carson community.
are an intricate part of A full-blooded
our communities across Navajo, Carole Yazzie,
America as well. But Installation Property Book
here on Fort Carson, Office manager, said the
today we have the observance is important
opportunity to say because it’s a time to
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett
thank you to all honor and recognize
Brad Bearsheart, member of the Bearsheart Dancers group, performs
Native Americans, Native Americans and
a ceremonial dance of the Native American peoples at the observance
military and civilian, give people the oppor-
Nov. 30.
who represent the Photo by Kerstin Lopez tunity to see the more
strength of our nation.” Ella Bearsheart, 11, performs the personal side, such as the
The first “American Jingle Dance, also known as a healing language, history, tradi-
Indian Day” was dance, for the Fort Carson community tions, art and spirituality
celebrated in May 1916, during the Native American Heritage that still exist today both
FACTS
but the monthlong Month observance Nov. 30. on and off the reservation. Editor’s note: Information gathered from the Bureau of Indian
observance did not “It gives me a chance Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior and the Defense Equal
begin until 74 years later. to honor my family and reflect on my Opportunity Management Institute.
Aug. 3, 1990 President George H. background and celebrate all the many The term “Native American” refers to any member of
W. Bush declared the month of November positive aspects of my culture,” Yazzie said. the indigenous peoples of the Western hemisphere.
• Currently, there are 565 federally recognized
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes and
more than 100 state-recognized tribes across
the United States.
• In World War I, 12,000 American Indians
joined the ranks of the armed forces.
• 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska
Natives live on reservations or other trust lands.
• In 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was
enacted, which granted citizenship to all Native
Americans born in the United States.
• More than 42,000 American Indians —
90 percent of them volunteers — fought in Vietnam.
• Native Americans have the highest record
of service per capita when compared to other
ethnic groups.
• The 2010 Census reported the Native American
and Alaska Native population was 2.78 million people.
• Navajo recruits, also known as “code talkers,”
created an undecipherable code during World
War II. The code talkers were honored for their
defense contributions in 1992.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wayne Barnett
The Bearsheart Dancers perform the Flag Dance in honor of all the past and present
military members during the ceremony Nov. 30 at the Elkhorn Conference Center.
