1. Vol. 70 No. 28 July 13, 2012
Word of the month: Integrity
Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Buettner
Setting sights on certification
Soldiers from the 759th Military Police Battalion practice basic Special Reaction fall. MPs have been training since January to be a part of the team. Fort Carson has
Team skills, June 11 at Range 60. The battalion hopes to certify a 20-person SRT this not had a certified SRT since January 2011. See story on pages 22-23.
3 performances
Soldier Show takes to McMahon stage
By Nel Lampe Ann Edinger, special events coordinator, “Every section of the show has something to do
Mountaineer staff Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and with strength in one of those areas,“ said production
Recreation, suggests that Family members consider manager and producer Tim Higdon. “That is in line
Three Fort Carson Soldiers are among the 19 attending the Monday afternoon performance, “in the with the chief of staff ’s motto for this year, which is,
performers taking to McMahon Auditorium stage air-conditioned theater.” ‘The strength of our nation is our Army, the strength
Sunday and Monday. The Army Entertainment production is a 90-minute of our Army is our Soldiers, the strength of our
Spc. Kayonnia Crowder, Pfc. Taylor Gouette and song-and-dance show. It is designed to accentuate the Soldiers is our Families and that’s what makes us
Sgt. Nadine Pope will perform in front of their home strengths and resiliency of Soldiers and military Army Strong’” Higdon said. “So the show is
station crowds as part of the Soldier Show Sunday at Families through modern songs, current hits, vibrant designed to follow that theme and to highlight the
6 p.m. and Monday at 2 and 7 p.m. Doors open one costuming, exciting choreography and spectacular strength aspect all the way through.”
hour before each show. Tickets are not required for visuals, according to a press release from Installation See Soldier Show on Page 4
the free performances. Management Command Public Affairs.
Message board INSIDE
Routine maintenance
will be conducted on the
vehicle barriers July 21.
Gates will be closed to inbound
and outbound traffic during
the following times:
Gate 20, 7:15-8:15 a.m.;
Gate 5, 8:45-9:30 a.m.; and
Gate 4, 10-11:30 a.m. Page 13 Pages 16-17
Time are approximate.
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — July 13, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Col. David L. Grosso
Education center smooths transition
By Skip Blancett
Education Services officer
local colleges in establishing veteran centers for veterans
attending their college. These centers will help veterans
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: adjust to the culture of the college campus, network with
Dee McNutt
Transitioning from a military career into a civilian other veterans, answer questions, complete Veterans Affairs
career is often a difficult and frustrating process. forms and a host of other activities that will help Soldiers
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
The Fort Carson Education Center is revamping old transition from the military complex to the college campus.
Rick Emert programs and creating new programs to make transitioning A key element of this program is assigning a college mentor
Editor: Devin Fisher as seamless as possible. to every Soldier for a six-month period.
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland
The following programs are available: College fairs — The education center hosts a college
College 101 — Taught by college professors, these six fair twice a year consisting of colleges and universities
Happenings: Nel Lampe
free courses run continuously for one year. The program from across the United States. The summer college fair
Sports writer: Walt Johnson takes place Mondays from 6-7 p.m. in room 202B of the is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the education center.
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall Education Center. College 101 subjects include “What No More than 35 learning institutions will be present to
One Ever Told You About College;” “Education and Cents;” work with Soldiers, Family members and civilians.
This commercial enterprise newspaper is
“Scholarships and Grants;” “Montgomery GI Bill and During the college fair, workshops from College 101
an authorized publication for members of the Post 9/11 GI Bill;” “Leadership in the Market Place;” will be conducted and Soldiers can have their military
Department of Defense. Contents of the “Just for Spouses;” and “How to Write Resumes; occupational specialty evaluated for potential college
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official Successful Interviews; and How to Dress for Success.” credits. See below for details.
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or
Certificates: working with local colleges, certificate Job placing employers — Working closely with the
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation
is 12,000 copies.
programs — consisting of certification in a particular Army Career and Alumni Program, the education center is
The editorial content of the field of interest that can be completed in less than six talking with employers interested in hiring veterans. These
Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public months are being highlighted and expanded. employers contact the education center asking how Soldiers
Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, TRIO —With an office located in the education center, can be trained for certification in fields of interest such as
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The Mountaineer is posted on the
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Internet at http://csmng.com. and apply for college scholarships; restructure college loan their review while the education center works with colleges
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3. July 13, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Afghanistan
Progress shows surge strategy’s success
By Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service
the United States has laid out with our partners and
with our Afghan allies,” Little said.
looking back now, we can say certainly that it was.”
Kirby said that at the outset of the surge, southern
Navy Capt. John Kirby, a Defense Department Afghanistan was “a very perilous place” for Afghans
WASHINGTON — A range of successes spokesman, rejected criticism by some observers of and the “heartland for the Taliban.”
shows the surge strategy in Afghanistan has been the surge’s focus on southern Afghanistan. “They were, before we moved the surge in, very
effective, Pentagon Press Secretary George Little “I’ve seen these arguments that some people much in control,” he said. “(They) showed no interest in
told reporters Tuesday. believe that moving the Marines into Helmand ceding that territory. It’s been their historic homeland.
“Let’s take stock of where we’ve been,” Little (province) and the hinting that the bulk of the surge So we pushed them largely out of the population centers
said in response to a reporter’s question on whether being in the south and around Kandahar wasn’t the right of the south and the southwest, and it’s had an effect.”
the surge had succeeded. “Over the past few years, approach,” he said. “All I would say to that is, even Some of the fighting has migrated to the east,
we’ve taken the fight to the enemy. Kirby acknowledged, but he called it a
They’ve had to shift tactics because of “different kind of fight aided by safe
our success … (and) the success of the havens on the other side of the border.”
Afghan national security forces and “But the south is a vastly differently
our (International Security Assistance place (now),” he said. “It is no longer
Force) partners.” the heartland of the Taliban that it once
Afghan forces have grown to was. So I would categorically refute the
350,000 strong, and their capabilities argument that the surge was not only
are improving every day, Little said. the wrong decision, but that it was mis-
He acknowledged that more work placed, physically (and) geographically.
remains in Afghanistan. (I) absolutely don’t believe that at all.”
“It’s still a war, and challenges lie Little said the strategy has been
ahead,” he said. successful, though imperfect.
Little noted progress outside the “This strategy has been very
military aspect, citing improvements effectively implemented,” he said.
in literacy, economic development “Has it been done to perfection? No,
and Taliban fighters laying down their that’s entirely impossible. But it’s been
weapons and reintegrating into done very well, and we have learned
Afghan society. lessons along the way and we have
“These are just some of the factors Photo by Glenn Fawcett quickly adapted.
that point to the success, not just of Pentagon Press Secretary George E. Little and Navy Capt. John Kirby, Pentagon spokesman, “This has been the right thing to do,
the surge, but of the overall strategy brief reporters at the Pentagon, Tuesday, on the status of the war in Afghanistan. and we have done it well,” he added.

4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — July 13, 2012
ACS holds focus groups
Army Community
Cooling system
repairs under way
Service officials will Date Time Focus group
hold eight focus groups Directorate of Public Works
July 30-Aug. 1 in an July 30 10 a.m. Privates-corporals
effort to capture the One of the two chilling systems that
voice of their customers provide cooling for the majority of the “banana
July 30 1 p.m. Sergeants-staff sergeants belt” in the cantonment area is undergoing
and improve the
services they provide. emergency repairs.
The annual focus July 30 3 p.m. Second lieutenants-majors Buildings in the area, which include barracks,
groups provide dining facilities, gyms and administrative
opportunities for buildings, are receiving limited cooling.
July 31 1 p.m. Family members of second lieutenants-majors
Soldiers, Family Repairs to the chiller is anticipated within the
members and community next several weeks. Directorate of Public Works
service providers to July 31 3 p.m. Family readiness support assistants and community providers officials apologize for any inconvenience. DPW
share their concerns will notify facility managers of outages or
with the ACS staff. Aug. 1 10 a.m. Family readiness group leaders and key volunteers changes to the cooling system due to the repairs.
The focus groups For more information, call the DPW
will be held in the Operations and Maintenance Division at 526-
ACS Aspen Room, Aug. 1 1 p.m. Family members of privates-corporals 9241 or 491-2943, or email bruce.gronczniak
building 1526. @us.army.mil.
S o l d i e r S h ow sisters since I was 6 years old. We had my life,” she said. Soldier,” dates back to World War I.
from Page 1 a group called ‘Pope Girls.’” She The Soldier Show tours for seven The 2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show
continued singing and was in a college months, performing at Army posts is sponsored by Army G-1’s Sexual
Crowder, a cook at Fort Carson, group for two years. throughout the U.S. and some overseas Harassment/Assault Response and
has been performing since age 7, “It’s nice to be able to accomplish locations. It began in 1983 as an Prevention program.
primarily as a dancer. Her mother is my dreams as a Soldier and to outgrowth of shows existing in several Editor’s note: Information for this
in the Army and told her about the perform — it’s a fairy tale. I’ve been commands. The first show with article was taken from Installation
Soldier Show. to more bases than I’d ever heard of in “Entertainment for the Soldier, by the Management Command press releases.
“It’s been a great experience,”
Crowder said. “I love the Army and
dancing. I have the best of both worlds.”
Also in the cast, Gouette,
assigned to the 1st Special Troops
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, got her start by
singing along with her mother and father
while listening to the car radio. They
sang mostly ’90s tunes, particularly
those by Alanis Morissette.
Gouette entered a talent show when
she was in fifth grade and sang at
weddings and other events. “I grew up
with a mic in my hand,” she said.
She attended the Soldier Show in
Korea and applied for the cast. “I had
been at Fort Carson two days when
they called and told me I made the
Soldier Show.”
Gouette joined the Army for law
enforcement. “I love to perform, but
when the Soldier Show is over, I’ll
return to law enforcement.”
Pope, an intelligence analyst with
the 3rd STB, 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., is Photo by Tim Hipps
the third Fort Carson cast member. Fort Carson’s Pfc. Taylor Gouette, center, and the rest of the 19-member Soldier Show cast perform at McMahon Auditorium Sunday
“I’ve been performing with my at 6 p.m. and Monday at 2 and 7 p.m.

5. July 13, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Kilpatrick bids farewell
By Andrea Sutherland “When something
Mountaineer staff “This is one of those is negative, there is
always something posi-
With some reluctance, Command Sgt. Maj.
James Kilpatrick prepares to leave Fort Carson and
jobs where you want tive attached to it,” he
said. “This is one of
the community he’s served for the past four years.
“I could do this forever,” he said. “Well, maybe
to keep learning. The those jobs where you
want to keep learning.
not forever, but for many, many years.”
Kilpatrick passes the garrison colors to Sgt. Maj.
more you learn, the The more you learn, the
more you can help.”
Steven Green in a change of responsibility ceremony
11 a.m. Tuesday at Manhart Field.
more you can help.” During his time at
Fort Carson, Kilpatrick
— Command Sgt. Maj.
Since 2008, Kilpatrick has served as the said he observed many
garrison command sergeant major, working James Kilpatrick highlights, including the
alongside community and military leaders to help relocation of the 4th
foster a relationship between Fort Carson and the Infantry Division from
Pikes Peak region. things are hard, I can move beyond them.” Fort Hood, Texas; the bolstering of Family-oriented
“I could do this for a long time not because it’s It is this type of attitude that Kilpatrick programs through Army Community Service and the
easy,” he said. “It’s challenging. … Challenge is credits with helping him throughout his time at Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and
something I yearn for. For me, challenge is just an Fort Carson. Recreation; and the growth of the post as construction
opportunity.” “It was surprising to me how much I would be projects and building renovations took place.
Kilpatrick joined the Army in 1984 after working relied upon,” he said. “I didn’t realize … you’re just as Kilpatrick said he was especially proud of
for a home improvement company. important in getting things done as your commander.” the relationships military leaders formed with the
“I almost joined the Marines,” he said. “I went into Kilpatrick said he faced challenges as the garrison local community.
the Marine Corps recruiting office, but no one was command sergeant major, but his priority was always “I’m blown away by our community here,” he
there. An Army recruiter told me I could sit and wait in helping the community. said. “In my 28 years (in the military), I haven’t seen
his office. He convinced me to join the Army instead.” “It’s not about me,” he said. “It’s not about what anything like it. The love for our service men and
The intense training required by the Army pushed I want. It’s to make this place better and make the women is outstanding.”
Kilpatrick and he said he was grateful for it. people feel better. (The garrison has) the capabilities Kilpatrick’s next assignment is at Camp
“Army training allowed me to know what I can and the resources.” Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in
endure,” he said. “It allowed me to find myself. … It With each challenge, Kilpatrick said he Indiana where he will help train Reserve and
tested my limits and allowed me to know that when grew as a leader. National Guard troops.
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — July 13, 2012
Miscellaneous
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
— training and testing is conducted monthly. Events Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
include swimming, marksmanship, track and field Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
events (100 meter dash, shot put, long jump and Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
3,000-meter run) and a 12-kilometer road march. Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Soldiers with physical limitations can also participate Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
with an approved alternate event authorized by Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
medical personnel. Upon completion of all required
events, Soldiers are awarded a gold, silver or bronze Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
badge; level is determined by results of the marks- (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
manship and road march. The foreign military award Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
is authorized to be worn on the Class-A or Army LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Service Uniform. Soldiers should submit packets 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
through their chain of command to Sgt. Michael Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
Phillips at 526-5282 or email michael.j.phillips6@
us.army.mil. Contact the officer-in-charge of the • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts
event, Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720- Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
250-1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil. 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 noon
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- contractor response to service orders. ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held
Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at the first and third Wednesday of each month.
assignments and terminations. For more information 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier
call 526-9707. request latrines, for service or to report damaged Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244,
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson or overturned latrines. on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is be within 120 days of their expiration term of
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building service, but must attend the briefing no later than
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition
SAMC is open to all active members and those call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
interested in becoming future SAMC members. hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command Questions can also be submitted by email to in building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
organization of elite noncommissioned officers FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from
but is now an Armywide program for individuals Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness any military occupational specialty, have a
who have met the criteria and have proven Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the general technical score of at least 107, be a U.S.
themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a SRP process. The SRP Legal Office will only citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army Physical
board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC provide powers of attorney or notary services to Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces physical.
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 Soldiers processing through the SRP. Retirees, Call 524-1461 or visit the website at http://
for more information. Family members and Soldiers not in the SRP www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of process can receive legal assistance and powers
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent of attorney at the main legal office located at 1633 Hours of Operation
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Mekong St., building 6222, next to the Family
Participating battalions can earn monetary Readiness Center. Legal assistance prepares • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
rewards for turning recyclable materials in to the powers of attorney and performs notary services 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Fort Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points on a walk-in basis from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
are assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods Mondays-Wednesdays and Fridays, and from Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
turned in and every participating battalion 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
receives money quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
information about the program. Briefings • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance is held Tuesday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 526-3321.
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and p.m. in the education center, building 1117, • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone room 303c. This training is required for all 5512/6477 for approval.
numbers and points of contact for services: Soldiers asked to perform this solemn duty. Per Education Center hours of operation — The
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort Army Regulation 600-8-1, this duty is limited Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
Carson Support Services service order desk can be to those in the ranks of sergeant first class to building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies command sergeant major, chief warrant officer 2-5 • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, and captain and above. No reservations are required Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. to attend training. Classes offered on a first-come, a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at 526-5613/ • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. 5614 for more information. Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
is overflowing or emergency service is required. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Education Support and Army Personnel
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA 12:30-4:30 p.m.
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. processes to include turning in excess property, Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan reutilizing government property, web-based tools 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ available, special handling of property and environ- Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
@mail.mil. mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
BOSS meetings are @dla.mil for receiving/ turn in; Mike Welsh at hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
held the first and third mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
Thursday of each Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
month from 2-3:30 Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
p.m. at The Foxhole. the second and third Wednesday of each month at Management Branch, responsible for processing
Contact Cpl. Rachael the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, work orders — Facilities Engineering Work
Robertson at 524-2677 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office Requests, DA Form 4283 — is be open for
or visit the BOSS office recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the processing work orders and other in-person
in room 106 of The Hub for more information. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays Afternoon customer support is by appointment
updates and event information. for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for only, call 526-2900. The Work Management
personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings Branch is located in building 1219.

7. July 13, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
New take on safety for MPs
Story and photo by Cpl. Jorge Abreu, 127th MP Representatives from the American a lot of the guys don’t listen. This gets
Andrea Sutherland Company, tested the seat belt demon- Red Cross said the opportunity to speak us out to meet Soldiers and answer
Mountaineer staff stration, which simulated a crash with Soldiers and Family members their questions.”
between 5-7 mph. one-on-one was beneficial. Pardee offered brochures and tips
For many Soldiers, safety briefings “Even at 7 mph it hurt my shoulder,” “It’s more effective,” said Thomas on fire prevention as well as fire and
are another bullet point on a long list he said. “I’ve never been in a crash, so Pardee, Red Cross volunteer. “When disaster safety plans for families.
of “must do’s” before being released I’m sure it would be a lot worse.” you’re lecturing to people in formation, “They have a lot of good resources
to enjoy a holiday or long weekend. out here,” said 1st Lt. Caitlyn French,
Knowing this, officers with the operations officer, Police and Provost
759th Military Police Battalion decided Marshal Division. “Bringing in these
to take a different approach to the unit’s outside agencies is a huge asset for
Fourth of July safety brief, bringing in our Soldiers.”
experts from the American Red Cross, 1st Lt. Jamar Baker, 759th MP
Fort Carson Fire Department and Bn. safety coordinator, said it was
Memorial Health System to give important to incorporate Families
hands-on demonstrations to the Soldiers into the safety day since many of the
and their Families. activities Soldiers enjoy also
“Safety doesn’t have to be boring,” involves their loved ones.
said Lt. Col. Christopher Heberer, “We have the Fort Carson Fire
commander, 759th MP Bn. “When Department here to educate Soldiers on
done the right way, safety training can the proper way to put out campfires,”
be very powerful.” he said. “We have demonstrations on
MPs rotated through eight stations, child restraints and how to perform a
learning about motorcycle safety, the thorough inspection. … I’d rather have
importance of wearing seat belts and too many things to do. This way, no
how to properly secure a child seat in one’s looking to escape.”
a vehicle. Children got up close with a “We want to keep Families as safe
blue-tongued skink, whipped scorpion as our Soldiers,” Heberer said. “Strong
and a North American porcupine as Families equal strong Soldiers.”
docents from the Cheyenne Mountain
Zoo educated Family members on the Kirsten Taylor, child passenger safety
different animals. specialist with Memorial Health System,
“They have some decent classes talks to Soldiers with the 759th Military
here,” said Sgt. Tony Petro, 127th MP Police Battalion about the proper way
Company. “The (child passenger safety) to secure a child seat during the
demonstration gave me some ideas.” battalion’s safety day, July 3.
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