The document summarizes the return home of 33 soldiers and one civilian from the 71st Ordnance Group after a year-long deployment to Afghanistan. Family members welcomed the group at a ceremony at Waller Physical Fitness Center on post. The soldiers engaged in explosive ordnance disposal operations during their deployment. Two Fort Carson individuals also received IMCOM awards: Joe Wyka received Engineer of the Year for his work leading the Engineering Division, and Kira received Support Contractor of the Year for their work on post.

1. Vol. 70 No. 29 June 29, 2012
Word of the month: Excellence
Photo by Devin Fisher
The Waldo Canyon Fire burns on the mountainside near U.S. Air Force Academy, officials accepted military evacuees in shelters in the Special Events Center and
Mountain Shadows and Peregrine neighborhoods, Tuesday evening. The fire, which Youth Services Center. Twenty-four firefighters from the Fort Carson Fire
began Saturday, expanded to 15,324 acres as of Wednesday morning. Fort Carson Department help battle the blaze.
Post hosts USAFA evacuees
By Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
of staff. “We prepared for this type of scenario and
because of that preparation we were able to ease the
process for over 60 evacuees. We will continue to
an engine,” said Chief Glen Silloway, Fort Carson
Fire Department, Directorate of Emergency Services.
Fire department officials said 24 firefighters and
Residents from the U.S. Air Force Academy, support our servicemembers and their loved ones in eight firefighting vehicles assisted in a mutual aid
Mountain Shadows and Peregrine neighborhoods whatever way we can. Additionally, we will continue effort with the city of Colorado Springs.
evacuated Tuesday evening to shelters on Fort Carson as to support the greater Colorado Springs community “We’re continuing to support on this,” said Battalion
the Waldo Canyon Fire threatened homes northwest under constraints of federal statutes.” Chief Tom Joyce, Fort Carson Fire Department.
of Interstate 25. The fires, which began Saturday, burned 15,324 Evacuees, including Soldiers stationed at Fort
Fort Carson officials began preparing for evacuees acres as of press time, Wednesday. Carson, gathered at the SEC and Youth Services
Monday in the Special Events Center. Firefighters from Fort Carson joined more than Center shelters with their pets.
“Our Soldiers and civilians came together to 1,000 firefighters battling the blaze, which continues Family member Karina Arias said she had 15
support servicemembers from the U.S. Air Force to pose a threat to residential neighborhoods and is minutes to evacuate.
Academy displaced by the fires,” said Col. Bruce not expected to be contained until mid-July.
See Fire on Page 4
Antonia, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson chief “We received a call pretty early Saturday requesting
Message board INSIDE
The Independence
Day celebration
scheduled for
Tuesday has been
canceled due to
the high fire
danger and
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current situation.
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 29, 2012
MOUNTAINEER Independence Day
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Celebrate safely
By Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson the particular activity.
Dee McNutt Commanding general, 4th Infantry Division Many other summer
Chief, Print and Web Communications: and Fort Carson activities are covered in
Rick Emert
the Personal Composite
This Fourth of July holiday all Americans will Risk Management Guide
Editor: Devin Fisher celebrate the independence of our great nation — an which is a subset of the
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland independence that was hard earned through the immense Fort Carson Summer Safety
Happenings: Nel Lampe effort and suffering of our forefathers. We continue the Campaign. First line
spirit of their dedication to freedom here at home and leadership will also ensure
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
around the world to this day. that personnel traveling
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall As we celebrate this weekend, many of us will be via vehicle beyond 150
traveling, barbecuing, hiking and conducting water activities. miles complete the Travel
This commercial enterprise newspaper is These and many other activities can present hazards, that if not Risk Planning System
an authorized publication for members of the mitigated, can cause serious harm. This fiscal year, Fort Carson which can be found on the
Department of Defense. Contents of the
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or
has lost five team members and another 118 have been injured
in off-duty accidents. These accidents are disabling to our
Safety Center website at
https://safety.army.mil.
Anderson
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation formations and our Families. We, as professional Soldiers, Alcohol and substance abuse continues to be a
is 12,000 copies. are the primary line in our personal defense and must take all challenge across our formations and must be addressed.
The editorial content of the actions necessary to prevent accidents. These actions must The abuse of alcohol and other substances has been a
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also include Family member safety. Command teams and factor in most of our recent serious incidents. The use
Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119,
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The Mountaineer is posted on the with our subordinates. This line of defense also ensures that and substance abuse will also be covered in detail as
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It seems as though most of us have forgotten the true war-torn country as Iraq, I never take this for granted.
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women in uniform who have way to say “thanks.” Over the
submissions for newspaper style, clarity and served and those who continue past two years, I’ve observed
typographical errors. to serve fighting for our the strong bonds between
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meaning of Independence Day. Soldiers that is based on trust and love of
Independence has such a profound meaning that country, allowing us to celebrate this day.
we would do it injustice if we did not give it the credit It’s evident that the mission of the American military
it deserves. This very expression is the reason why so overseas has been to bring autonomy to countries such as
many countries in the Middle East have gone to war, Iraq and Afghanistan, encouraging them to inherit these
and has provided the courage to the people to rise up simple factors to rebuild their countries. With thousands
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3. June 29, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
EOD troops return home
Story and photo by Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
“We engaged in a different kind of battle.”
Bradley commended his Soldiers for their
continued service on and off the battlefield.
Family members and friends welcomed home 33 “We served our country and protected our
Soldiers and one civilian from the 71st Ordnance Families,” he said.
Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Wednesday at Family members said they experienced an array
Waller Physical Fitness Center. of emotions waiting for their Soldiers to return.
“I’m extremely excited,” said Chief Warrant “I have butterflies in my stomach,” said Monica
Officer 2 Jeremy Lance as his three children, Cazares, wife of Sgt. 1st Class Eddie Cazares. “He
Jeremiah, John and Abby clung to him. “These little called me when he landed and said he’s ready to see me.”
guys needed to see me and I needed to see them. I’ve Allen Bower arrived at Waller Physical Fitness
been waiting too long to see them.” Center two hours ahead of the ceremony to welcome
Abby, 8, said she was excited to have her father home his son, Staff Sgt. Cody Bower.
home. “I wanted to make sure I found the building,”
“I like to play video games with him,” she said. he said.
Jeremiah, 6, said he enjoyed playing tag and Allen Bower said he drove from Nebraska to
games with his father. John, 3, agreed. welcome his son home.
“I like to have him home,” he said. “I missed being able to call him,” he said. “I just
Amanda Lance, Jeremy Lance’s wife, said the want to see him.”
deployment was difficult, but technology made it Abigail Carouth, 2, held up a welcome home sign
easier for her and her children. for her great-grandfather, Jessie Brumly, who served
“It was a lot easier on them than the first as the 71st EOD safety officer.
deployment,” she said. “Skype made it much easier.” Sheryll Williams, wife of Chap. (Maj.) Todd
The Soldiers deployed July 2011 to Afghanistan, Williams, said a strong support group helped her
partnering with coalition forces and Afghan National through the yearlong separation.
Security Forces. “God surrounded me with a great group of
“Our troops faced a hybrid threat that requires a people,” she said. “I kept busy with prayer groups
hybrid warrior,” said Col. Leo Bradley, commander. and went hiking with friends.”
Before the ceremony, Miriam Alicea, mother of
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jeremy Lance, 71st Spc. Alex Alicea, wiped tears from her eyes.
Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) is “It’s been a roller coaster (of emotions), especially
welcomed home by his three children, John, Jeremiah when you see the news from Afghanistan,” she said.
and Abby, Wednesday at a welcome home ceremony. “I’m anxious, nervous and happy. I want to see him.”
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 29, 2012
Wyka, Kira earn IMCOM honors
Story and photo by Susan C. Galentine My No. 2 priority is developing the people that of Fort Carson at no cost to the Army. Construction for
Directorate of Public Works public relations work for me and with me,” he said. the range is set to begin in spring 2012 and will
Fort Carson has evolved into a better place to provide a critical training location for Fort Carson
Working hard and taking care of people has its live, work and play in the four years he has served as Soldiers, local government agencies and civilians.
rewards, which Joe Wyka, Directorate of Public the Engineering Division chief, according to the His leadership style is one that champions
Works Engineering Division chief, learned when he nomination. Wyka’s ability to forge education advancement of his staff.
won the Army’s DPW Engineering and Planning partnerships led to positive working He developed a monthly Professional
Executive of the Year Award for 2011. relationships on construction projects Development Group open to all the
Also honored is the Fort Carson base operations such as the new commissary, divisions of the DPW in an effort
and maintenance contractor, Kira, who earned the Fountain-Fort Carson School to improve motivation, networking
DPW Support Contractor of the Year Award. District 8’s Weikel Elementary and support for any and all staff
“Both Kira and Joe Wyka are very deserving of School and, more recently, the Fort professional development.
this recognition,” said Hal Alguire, DPW director. Carson Resiliency Campus. The Engineering Division chief
“Kira does a great job in keeping our facilities and Wyka’s customer-oriented is looking forward to the future.
infrastructure in great shape. Joe is a superb leader approach can be seen in how he “I love to work for the United
and innovative thinker. We are lucky to have them interacts with Fort Carson agencies States Army and I plan to make a
supporting both Soldiers and Families at Fort Carson.” across the installation. He says he career in the Army system,” Wyka said.
A relative newcomer to Department of the Army gets along with everyone and Kira was recognized as the DPW
civil service, Wyka came to Fort Carson in 2008 ensures relationships stay healthy by Support Contractor of the Year for
after serving as chief deputy city engineer for the getting out in the field to interact its excellence in providing a broad
city of Mansfield, Ohio, a town of roughly 50,000
people. He also served as an active-duty Army
with his customers more than
staying behind his desk. He says
Wyka spectrum of services to support
Fort Carson and at Piñon Canyon
engineer officer for six years. he takes the time to understand the Maneuver Site, including mainte-
His nomination highlights a people person needs of the customers and tries to find ways to say nance and repair of all facilities and equipment,
dedicated to making Fort Carson an improved, more “yes” instead of “no.” weed control, grounds maintenance, snow removal,
sustainable installation for the Soldiers, Families and A strong proponent of sustainability, under Wyka’s water supply and distribution systems, wastewater
civilians who work here. leadership, the DPW has seen tremendous growth in collection and treatment systems and central energy
“It is not about me,” Wyka said of the award the area of U.S. Green Building Council Leadership plants management.
recognition. “Fort Carson has moved forward in some in Energy and Environmental Design certified The contractor, who has been in place since
really bold and dynamic ways, and it has been fun facility construction, including the Silver LEED-level 2006, maintains high positive feedback from
to be a part of it.” renovation of the DPW’s own building 1219. customers and a proven safety track record. Since
Wyka said he focuses on two things each day He was a key advocate and partner in a recent July 2006, the contractor has received more than
at work. high-profile cooperative project with EI Paso County to 28,500 customer comments with an overall
“My No. 1 priority is supporting the mission. establish a public shooting range immediately outside “excellent” rating of 95 percent.
Fir e said Sabine Clark, Directorate of were also available to help where members in uniform.
Family and Morale, Welfare and needed. Sgt. Ryan Hoyme, U.S. Army
from Page 1 Recreation facility manager. “If we get Bill Reed, SEC manager, said this Garrison Fort Carson, arrived at the
too crowded, we have shelters at the wasn’t the first time the SEC has been SEC with his wife and two sons,
“It was horrible,” she said. “The youth center and other gyms.” converted into a makeshift shelter. Davin, 9, and Logan, 10. Hoyme said
flames were already on the grass.” Clark said her staff began preparing “A couple years ago we set up for the his son, Davin, was playing outside
Arias said her home, near 30th for an evacuation scenario Monday. Cañon City Fire,” he said. “After 9/11, we when the orders to evacuate came.
Street and Centennial Boulevard, was “You want this to be smooth,” said had a whole battalion set up in here for a “He didn’t have time to grab a
at risk of burning. Nick Nicholson, DFMWR staff member. month. Been there and done this one.” shirt,” Hoyme said. “They put us on
“I just don’t know if my house is on “We want to mitigate their suffering USO volunteers handed out care pre-evacuation orders and 15 minutes
fire or not,” she said. “You just don’t by taking care of their basic needs.” packages with toiletries, snacks, cell later they were telling us to leave.”
know what to do.” Nicholson said the center had phone chargers and crossword puzzles Hoyme said volunteers at the
Volunteers and military personnel phones for evacuees to get in touch to evacuees. SEC were able to provide his son
were prepared to help Arias and other with loved ones, a television with “We have eight volunteers and with a sweatshirt.
evacuees. continuous news coverage and cots. more on standby,” said Phil Martinez, “I’ve been through hurricanes,
“We’re anticipating 400 (evacuees),” Medical personnel from Evans Army Rocky Mountain USO director. “We’re earthquakes, tornadoes and snowstorms,
Community Hospital, here for the whole night.” but this is my first forest fire,” he
military police, fire As evacuees continued to trickle said. “I’m a combat veteran and I can
department personnel in, Soldier volunteers from several handle a lot, but I’m a family man. …
and commissary workers units set up cots for their displaced I want to make sure they’re OK.”
Photo by Andrea Sutherland
Sgt. Matthew Anders, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division,
registers with evacuation officials at the Special Events Photo by Andrea Sutherland
Center Tuesday as his wife, Leslie, comforts their twin Evacuees try to calm animals at the Youth Services Center, Wednesday. Sixty military evacuees came to Fort Carson
3-year-olds, Nathan and Riley. shelters to escape the Waldo Canyon Fire.

5. June 29, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
438th Med. heads to Afghanistan
By Spc. Nathan Thome
1st Brigade Combat Team Public
The 438th Med. Soldiers trained
diligently to prepare for their deployment
Affairs, 4th Infantry Division in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom, said Maj. Richard Curtis, rear
Soldiers assigned to 438th Medical detachment commander, 10th CSH.
Detachment (Veterinary Service), 10th The unit will assume responsibility for
Combat Support Hospital, held a setting up six veterinary clinics, strategi-
deployment ceremony at Manhart Field cally placed so they can be easily reached
Monday to say goodbye to Family and by coalition forces.
friends before leaving for Afghanistan in The Soldiers will also oversee all
support of Operation Enduring Freedom. food tasks, including safety, security and
“This ceremony is signifying the fact inspection of the food supply supporting
that we are deploying and leaving the military forces in Afghanistan.
Families supporting us behind,” said Lt. Col. “Soldiers will perform their mission
Howard Gobble, commander, 438th Med. in nearly every province of Afghanistan,
“This unit stood up almost two years ago, and while the 438th Med. Det. is in
and is now going forward to take on the charge, Afghanistan will know excellence
entire veterinary mission of Afghanistan.” in veterinary services, because these
While deployed, the 58 Soldiers will Soldiers are the best in their field,” said
provide comprehensive veterinary services, Curtis. “They have worked hard and
food safety and defense and stability trained hard to become that way.”
operations to U.S. and joint coalition The veterinary Soldiers of 438th Med.
forces in Afghanistan. are slated for a nine-month deployment
“We have been practicing and working to Afghanistan.
a lot with the community, universities, Air
Force Academy and shelters (to prepare Soldiers assigned to 438th Medical
for the deployment),” said Gobble. “We Detachment (Veterinary Service), 10th
have performed between 25 and 100 Combat Support Hospital, stand in
surgeries a week on horses, falcons and formation during a deployment
chickens, so I think we are ready to step up ceremony at Manhart Field, Monday.
to the challenge.” Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
Self-Help Weed Control Program — Department of Facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Mon, Tues, Thurs Wed (July 4)
Defense regulations require training for people Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed
applying pesticides on military installations. Units Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
interested in participating in the program must Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
transportation and application of herbicides. Once Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
individuals are properly trained by the Directorate Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
of Public Works base operations contractor, Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed
Soldiers can be issued the appropriate products Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and equipment so units can treat weeds in rocked Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
areas around their unit facilities. Weed control
training sessions for Soldiers are available the first LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed
and third Monday of the month, May-September, 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3708. Products Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a
hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
for training. Call 492-0166 for more information. dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department
Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. • Base operations contracting officer the first and third Tuesday of each month at
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 noon at the education center, building 1117,
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions room 120. Call University of Colorado-
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Colorado Springs Army ROTC at 262-3475 for
hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- contractor response to service orders. more information.
Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held
assignments and terminations. For more information 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to the first and third Wednesday of each month.
call 526-9707. request latrines, for service or to report damaged Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson or overturned latrines. Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244,
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building be within 120 days of their expiration term of
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should service, but must attend the briefing no later than
SAMC is open to all active members and those call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition
interested in becoming future SAMC members. hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command Questions can also be submitted by email to Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays
organization of elite noncommissioned officers FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. in building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
but is now an Armywide program for individuals Legal services — provided at the Soldier Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from
who have met the criteria and have proven Readiness Processing site are for Soldiers under- any military occupational specialty, have a
themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a going the SRP process. The SRP Legal Office general technical score of at least 107, be a U.S.
board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC will only provide powers of attorney or notary citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army Physical
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 services to Soldiers processing through the SRP. Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces physical.
for more information. Retirees, Family members and Soldiers not in Call 524-1461 or visit the website at http://
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of the SRP process can receive legal assistance www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent and powers of attorney at the main legal office
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. located at 1633 Mekong St., building 6222, next Hours of Operation
Participating battalions can earn monetary to the Family Readiness Center. Legal assistance
rewards for turning recyclable materials in to the prepares powers of attorney and performs notary • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points services on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 7:30-10:30 a.m.
are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
turned in and every participating battalion from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
receives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
information about the program. Briefings Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance is held July 17-19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and the education center, building 1117, room 303c. 526-3321.
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone This training is required for all Soldiers asked to • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
numbers and points of contact for services: perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 5512/6477 for approval.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of Education Center hours of operation — The
Carson Support Services service order desk can be sergeant first class to command sergeant major, Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, reservations are required to attend training. Classes • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric Graves at 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency • Army Learning Center — Monday-
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
is overflowing or emergency service is required. in building 381, conducts orientations Fridays • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss Education Support and Army Personnel
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ DLA processes to include turning in excess Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. property, reutilizing government property, 12:30-4:30 p.m.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan web-based tools available, special handling of Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ property and environmental needs. To schedule 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
@mail.mil. an orientation, contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — arnaldo.borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/ hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
turn in; Mike Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
BOSS meetings are reutilization/web tools; or Rufus Guillory at hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
held the first and third rufus.guillory@dla.mil. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
Thursday of each Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
month from 2-3:30 the second and third Wednesday of each month at Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
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updates and event information. personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings only, call 526-2900. The Work Management
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Soldiers train to
Story and photos by
Pfc. Andrew Ingram
young troop should know how to handle
himself as an individual, but for a unit
and 92 training ranges to facilitate
exercises ranging from a practice hand
guessing as they go through the training
lanes to keep them from becoming
4th Infantry Division Public to be effective in combat, it needs grenade course to live-fire gunnery complacent,” he said. “Range Control
Affairs Office Soldiers to work as a cohesive team,” ranges for M1A2 Abrams tanks. and guys over at the (Fort Carson
said Maj. Jason Little, training officer, The dedicated staff of Department Mission Training Complex) have done
During basic combat training and 4th Infantry Division. “That is why we of Defense civilians and contractors a great job with the training area here,
advanced individual training, Soldiers put such an emphasis on training here responsible for Fort Carson training work and I think Soldiers who put in the
practice the simplest warrior tasks and at Fort Carson,” tirelessly to improve the quality of work should be ready for whatever they
drills; learn the Army Values, customs and Fort Carson provides 114,541 acres equipment, systems, and facilities, have to face downrange.”
courtesies; and acquire knowledge neces- of maneuver area, sophisticated training providing tough, realistic training for Fort Carson Range Operations
sary to succeed as a professional Soldier. simulators capable of mirroring almost Soldiers and their units, said Little. officer, Mike Camp, and a team of
“By the end of their training, a any situation a unit might face in combat, “We have to keep the Soldiers contractors educate unit leaders about
training opportunities and enforce post
safety standards.
“A lot is going on at Fort Carson
right now. It is a very valuable training
post,” Camp said. “On the west side of
post, we have mountainous terrain
similar to the terrain found in
Afghanistan. On the east side, we have
prairies where we can train Abrams tanks
and (M2A3) Bradley Fighting Vehicles.”
In addition to dozens of ranges
designed to strengthen Soldiers’
familiarity and accuracy with their
assigned weapons, the training area
also boasts a village-sized Military
Operations on Urban Terrain site and a
shoot house, complete with cameras to
review training operations.
Camp said his team bears the
responsibility of maintaining Fort Carson
training, a continuous task that
requires even more vigilance as units
from across the military visit the
“Home of the 4th Inf. Div.” to hone
Left: Cpl. Amanda Martinez and Staff Sgt.
Steven Brandon, 110th Military Police
Company, 759th MP Battalion, enter a
building to search for a mock insurgent
during a training exercise at Fort Carson
Training Area Range 49, Jan. 19.
Pfc. Joseph
Leonguerrero,
Company F, 1st
Battalion, 66th
Armor Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry
Division, hones
his marksmanship
skills using an M2
Browning machine
gun simulator at
the Fort Carson
Mission Training
Complex, March 14.

9. June 29, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 9
excel at Carson
their skills in preparation for
deployment to Afghanistan.
Integrated Laser Engagement System) their specific career fields.”
gear, or blanks, they know no one will For a cavalry scout, that means
$700 or $70,000 on the range.”
Leaders can also gain experience by
“The big draw point for Fort Carson actually shoot them back,” he said. “We increased training with the Bradley directing large-scale operations, directing
is our altitude and our terrain, because give them a paintball gun and hard Fighting Vehicle, a multimillion dollar Soldiers operating multiple simulators
it is very close to the terrain Soldiers powder paintballs; they know, when track vehicle used for reconnaissance, to achieve a common objective.
will run into in Afghanistan,” he said. somebody shoots them, it’s going to with the capabilities of inflicting heavy The tactical simulations greatly
Brigade combat teams from across hurt, so they train a lot better.” damage to enemy fortifications, increase a Soldier’s reaction time and
the Army practice moving through the With troops out of Iraq and a materiel and personnel. situational awareness, helping units
steep, rocky landscape of the Fort drawdown planned for Afghanistan, To become proficient with the vehicle identify and eliminate threats more
Carson training area, while aviation training is becoming even and its weapons systems, quickly and efficiently, said Marvin
units visit Fort Carson for High more important to maintain cavalry scouts spend Weeks, exercise manager, Fort
Altitude Mountain Environmental a unit’s combat readiness, “A lot of the extensive amounts of time Carson MTC.
Training, learning to fly helicopters at
heights and over terrains similar to
said Little.
“For the past 10 years
Soldiers who maneuvering and firing
at simulated enemies, an
“A lot of the Soldiers who train
here return from deployment and thank
those found in Afghanistan. or so, units have deployed train here return incredibly expensive task. us for the training we gave them,” said
“We just hosted a big exercise with pretty frequently,” Little Fort Carson Soldiers Weeks. “They say the muscle memory
the 101st Airborne Division,” Camp said. “They trained from from deployment train at the Mission they developed in our simulators kept
said. “We’ve even had Marine units combat experience and and thank us for Training Complex to them alive in combat. That benefit
come up to train here.” focused on f ighting mitigate the costs of alone is immeasurable.”
Keeping training tools and scenarios insurgents and training the training we constant field training The U.S. military sets itself apart
on file for leaders to build their field local forces. Now that gave them.” exercises, said Little. from armed forces around the world
training exercises, Camp said he wants things are slowing down, The MTC features through constant training and self-
Soldiers to see his team as an asset we are focusing on deci- — Marvin Weeks hundreds of programs evaluation, said Little.
during their training cycles. sive action operations, ranging from the “We are the best, because we make
“We are a very flexible Range preparing our Soldiers for conflict with Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 training our priority,” Little said. “We
Control,” he said. “We do our best to conventional armies, in addition to weapons training simulators to Bradley learn what works in combat, and then
accommodate all the units we work with. (countering) an insurgency.” and Abrams tank simulators. At the we share it with our leaders, peers
If a young leader is trying to find a place “During the past 10 years, a cavalry training center, Soldiers can conduct a and Soldiers. That is what makes us
for his unit to conduct a team live-fire scout may have been called on to do a wide array of training scenarios, from the best Army in the world — our
range, they can just give us a call.” more infantry-based mission, so they simulated convoy live-fire exercises to dedication to always improving
Range Control also offers units up focused on infantry tactics — kicking hostage negotiation training. ourselves as Soldiers, organizations
to 700 paint ball guns designed to in doors,” Little said. “Now, with “It is a huge money-saving initia- and a fighting force, as a whole.”
replicate M16 rifles and M4 carbines to deployments decreasing, there will tive,” said Sean Bolduc, MTC director. Using the post’s state of the art facil-
add a level of realism to their training. be extended periods of train up time, “We can run operations rain or ities and highly trained staff, Fort Carson
“When a Soldier clears buildings so there will be more time for units shine. Every single ‘round’ we fire in Soldiers stand ready to meet any enemy
during training using only (Multiple to conduct proficiency training in here costs a milli-cent, rather than $7 or on the battlefield and defend the nation.
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‘Silver Lions’ train on grenades
By Sgt. Khori Johnson a practice range to adjust their distance and accuracy.
Colorado, the Soldiers could only lob the empty
3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, Typically, Soldiers would practice by throwing
grenade bodies.
4th Infantry Division fused, dummy-grenade rounds that give off a loud“Overall, our job is about safety,” said Sgt.
pop and a small spark. Due to the statewide fire ban
Gregory Vasquez, Company B team leader and
Assuming a natural stance, balancing weight in response to the dry weather and large fires in
one of many noncommissioned officers providing
equally on both feet, Pfc. Robert Berg gripped the supervision during the exercise, taking Soldiers
grenade, holding it shoulder high. The infantryman through the process step-by-step.
removed the safety clip and pin, and with the The second part of the training event took the
style of an Olympian, lobbed it overhand toward Soldiers in “buddy teams” through a grenade
the target in the distance. course designed to simulate different scenarios
Leaders with Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th where a grenade might be properly used. Soldiers
Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, engaged targets in the open and hidden in
4th Infantry Division, recently familiarized its bunkers, which required Soldiers to crawl to the
less-experienced Soldiers on the proper use of entrance before delivering a grenade on the target.
the device during a hand grenade course in June On the second day of the training, each
at the practice and live hand grenade ranges. Soldier threw two live M67 grenades at a target
“Silver Lions” Soldiers trained on the M-67 located on the opposite side of a large hill.
fragmentation grenade, learning the importance Company B leadership played a major part in
of proper storage and use of grenades, and the the success of the exercise, said Spc. Matthew
appropriate technique for deploying grenades. England, Company B.
The two-week training exercise assisted “They were very helpful,” he said. “They
Soldiers in becoming more comfortable, familiar- walked us through it and reassured some of the
izing troops with employing grenades on the Soldiers that were less-experienced throwers.”
battlefield, said Staff Sgt. Randy Martin, At the end of the training and after throwing
Company B squad leader. 200 live grenades, 75 Soldiers qualified on the
“This is the first time the company has held use of hand grenades.
(a grenade range) in nearly … two years,” said Martin said the training helped many of
Martin. “This a good experience for our Soldiers. the Soldiers feel more confident with the
It builds confidence in them.” weapon system.
Company B took a week preparing for the “When someone is scared of the weapon
training with a series of classes covering Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Jelle they have and don’t use it properly, that’s when
guidelines pertaining to using grenades. Pfc. Robert Berg prepares to lob a training grenade from an accidents happen,” he said.
The Soldiers began the “live-fire” portion of the open position, while Spc. Abraham Guitierrez simulates pulling Silver Lions Soldiers who successfully
training event by making a three-mile hike with all security for his teammate during Company B, 1st Battalion, 68th trained on the grenade qualification course will
of their gear to the range. Once in the training area, Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat, 4th Infantry Division, have the opportunity to attend the brigade’s
Soldiers threw 14-ounce M69 training grenades on training at the practice hand grenade range, June 14. Expert Infantryman Badge testing in July.
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12. 12 MOUNTAINEER — June 29, 2012
Soldiers take to skies for
Story and photos by Spc. Nathan Thome to apply innovative tactical maneuvers while safety briefing and cold load training, where the
1st Brigade Combat Team Public clearing objectives. troops hastily mounted and dismounted from a
Affairs, 4th Infantry Division “Soldiers gained insight into various threats at stationary helicopter.
decisive action lanes and combined arms live-fire After completing initial training, Soldiers began
As a CH-47 Chinook landed, infantrymen exercises,” said Capt. Otis Ingram, commander, the air assault exercise by loading onto helicopters
dismounted, moving into a column formation. Company B. and flying to a target location, where they landed
Nearing the objective, a small village in the Decisive action blends the principles of counterin- on a ridgeline overlooking a mock village.
distance, the troops assaulted the town after shots surgency warfare with the variety of threats U.S. When the Company B Soldiers received “enemy”
rang out from all directions. A squad of Soldiers forces could face in the 21st century, Ingram said. small arms fire, the teams engaged the role-players,
laid down suppressive fire, while fire teams moved Soldiers began the operation with an aircraft working their way through the village, clearing and
toward the complex and began
clearing operations.
Soldiers assigned to Company B,
1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, conducted
scenario-based air assault training at
the Fort Carson Combined Arms
Live-Fire Exercise Range, June 21.
Training with assistance from
pilots assigned to 1st Armored
Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade,
“Raider” Soldiers enhanced their
individual combat skills by learning
Soldiers assigned to Company B, 1st
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment,
1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, practice dismounting from the
ramp of a stationary CH-47 Chinook
during the cold load portion of air assault
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