1. Vol. 70 No. 30 July 27, 2012
Word of the month: Integrity
Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
Where the heart is
Spc. Aaron Davis, combat engineer, 576th Engineer Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, Special Events Center, July 19. During their deployment in support of Operation
reunites with his wife, Audra Davis, and his daughter, Arianna, after a yearlong Enduring Freedom, the combat engineers conducted route clearance missions, ensuring
deployment to Afghanistan during a welcome home ceremony at the Fort Carson the safety of thousands of U.S. and coalition servicemembers. See story on page 3.
Panetta:
Program to help transitioning troops
By Lisa Daniel Barack Obama announced the revamped program, called developed extraordinary technical expertise and
American Forces Press Service “Transition GPS,” in a speech Monday at the Veterans world-class leadership skills that are in high demand.
of Foreign Wars national convention in Reno, Nev. Transition GPS will help military members apply their
A redesigned program for servicemembers “I applaud the leadership of President Obama to experience to additional training, formal education,
separating from the military will help veterans better bring together government agencies around the goal of and develop successful civilian careers.”
apply the experience they’ve gained in uniform, enhancing career opportunities for servicemembers,”
See GPS on Page 4
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said President Panetta said in a statement. “Our personnel have
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — July 27, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Army Community Service
Garrison Commander:
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
celebrates 47 yearsBy Kristen Kea Gen. Harold K. Johnson, realized that leadership needed
Warrior Family Community Partnership to make the whole Army Family a priority concern
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
and had to create a structured program to serve Families.
Rick Emert Today, Army Community Service is an integral It is significant that in designing such a program,
Editor: Devin Fisher component of the U.S. Army structure and represents the the planners declared from the first their dependence
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Army’s ongoing commitment to Army Families. Until the for its development on the use of volunteers. They
creation of the Army Community Service program in 1965, even wrote a statement to that effect in the governing
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Sports writer: Walt Johnson mission alone and to treat the Families as though an official Today, ACS at Fort Carson remains committed to
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awesome it would be to meet my surgeon and thank homeless and medically vulnerable, but I also do
the Department of the Army. him for doing such an awesome job. outreach at the Richmond Outreach Center, here
Reproduction of editorial material is They told my folks I wouldn’t talk — well, let me tell in Richmond, Va.
authorized. Please credit accordingly. you, that is so not the case. I talk, I laugh, I sing and hoop I’m in the choir on Saturday nights (tall blonde, big
and holler sometimes, too. I was born (at Fort Carson) smile) and we do a live web broadcast at http://www.
March 19, 1963. My dad was William Franklin Young, my theroc.com — you can have the docs check out their
mother Rita, and y’all did my surgery. I was, apparently, handiwork. Might be a good positive motivation
born without a roof in my mouth and a partial cleft. As for the Soldiers in the field too. They need some joy
I understand it, I have the surgeons there to thank for I’m sure of it. We rock it out, too!!
helping to restore what was lacking when I was born. Even when you have those days and you feel like it
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Mountaineer editor Y’all keep up the good work. huh? Please, I pray that you will pass along this information
526-4144 Not only do you defend our freedoms but, as in my and even let the current surgeons, doctors, nurses and
case, you witnessed the delivery of my life into this world staff know how wonderful they are and what they do
Post information and enabled me to have a thriving, happy wonderful really matters. God sees everything they are doing. God
526-5811 life hereafter. I’ve always had a soft spot for helping bless you. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
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3. July 27, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Community welcomes home 576th Engineer Company
Story and photos by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office
4th Infantry Division
Family, friends and comrades of 4th Engineer Battalion
welcomed home Soldiers of 576th Engineer Company,
returning to Fort Carson after a yearlong deployment,
during a ceremony at the Special Events Center, July 19.
As the “No Slack” Soldiers stood in formation, Lt. Col.
Daniel Hibner, commander, 4th Eng. Bn., thanked the sappers
and their Families for their sacrifices in defense of the nation.
“Thank you to all the wonderful Families in attendance,
some of whom, like these proud Soldiers, came all the way
from overseas to share in this great moment,” Hibner said.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I give you these rough men of
the 576th Eng. Company, back from the very tip of the
spear,” he said.
At the command of “Dismissed,” the Soldiers and their
loved ones sprinted across the floor to embrace one another.
“It feels great to be back home with my kids and my
wife,” said Sgt. James Penelton, combat engineer, 576th
Eng. “I’m going to spend as much time with them before I
head to (the Sapper Leader Course). My son is even going
to help me train; he’s going to ride his bike, and I’m
going to run behind and try to keep up with him.”
Penelton’s wife, Krystal, said she has trouble describing
how happy she is to have her husband home.
“It’s just so amazing,” she said. “I’m speechless.”
In Afghanistan, the 576th Eng. Soldiers worked with
the 14th Engineer Battalion in the Helmand province,
conducting route clearance missions in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom.
“They created safe passage for thousands of U.S.
and coalition servicemembers, and no doubt prevented
countless injuries and deaths through the execution of Families and friends of the 576th Engineer Company, 4th Engineer Battalion, welcome their Soldiers home
their mission,” said Hibner. from a deployment with cheers during a ceremony at the Fort Carson Special Events Center, July 19.
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — July 27, 2012
Colorado Shooting Claims Lives of Sailor, Airman
American Forces Press Service out to John’s Family, friends and
The July 20 mass shooting in a
loved ones, as well as to all victims of
this horrible tragedy.”
Message from Panetta
movie theater in Aurora has claimed Larimer joined the Navy June 16,
the lives of two U.S. servicemembers, 2011, and was a cryptologic technician “Flags at Department of are also moved to learn more about
according to military officials. third class, and had been stationed Defense installations across the the actions of men and women like
Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John in Aurora since October 2011, the world are being flown at half-staff Staff Sgt. Childress, who threw
Larimer and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jesse release said. to honor the victims of last week’s himself in front of his friend in the
Childress died from injuries sustained Suspected gunman James Holmes tragedy in Aurora, Colo. All of movie theater to shield her from
in the incident, officials said. allegedly killed at least 12 people and us in the Department of Defense the gunman. His selflessness saved
One other Sailor was treated for wounded 59 others early July 20 during community are deeply saddened her life, at the cost of his own.
injuries and released at the scene, the midnight premiere of the new by this senseless act of violence, “These acts of heroism and
according to a U.S. Navy news Batman movie “The Dark Knight which has hit our military Family sacrifice are the essence of
release issued July 21. Both Sailors Rises” in Aurora, a suburb of Denver. especially hard. what military service is about —
were from a unit that belongs to U.S. In his weekly video message to “Four of the victims served in putting your life on the line
Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. Tenth the nation July 21, President Barack the military — including Air Force to defend those who are part
Fleet, located at Buckley Air Force Obama asked citizens to take “some Staff Sergeant Jesse Childress, of the American family.
Base in Aurora. time for prayer and reflection — for Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John “Let us all honor the victims
Childress, who also worked at the victims of this terrible tragedy, Larimer, Jonathan Blunk, a former of this tragedy by committing
Buckley, died at the scene of the for the people who knew them and Sailor, and Rebecca Wingo, a ourselves to the hard work and
attacks, Pentagon spokesman Air Force loved them, for those who are still former Airman. Other DOD sacrifice of protecting this country.
Lt. Col. Jack Miller said July 21. struggling to recover, and for all the personnel and family members were Bravery, courage, and dedication
“I am incredibly saddened by the victims of the less publicized acts of also injured in this cruel attack. are the hallmarks of our men and
loss of Petty Officer John Larimer — violence that plague our communities “I know that many are struggling women in uniform — our heroes.
he was an outstanding shipmate,” on a daily basis. to understand why these innocent “May God bless each and
Navy Cmdr. Jeffrey Jakuboski, “Let us keep all these Americans lives were taken from us, and every one of you, and the United
Larimer’s commanding officer, stated in our prayers,” Obama added. “And how such a tragedy could occur States of America.”
in the Navy release. “A valued member to the people of Aurora, may the Lord in this country. Even as we try to — Secretary of Defense
of our Navy team, he will be missed bring you comfort and healing in the make sense of this evil act, we Leon E. Panetta
by all who knew him. My heart goes hard days to come.”
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GPS The redesign is being developed by the Veterans • offer individual assessment and counseling,
from Page 1 Employment Initiative Task Force created in August including an individual transition plan;
to help separating servicemembers successfully • include a five-day curriculum of financial
Transition GPS is the first major overhaul of the transition to the civilian workforce, start a business, planning, available veterans’ benefits and services
military’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, in or pursue higher education. and a redesigned employment workshop;
nearly 20 years, White House officials said. TAP was TAP consisted of pre-separation counseling and a • include a “Military Occupational Code
developed by an interagency team from the voluntary, three-day workshop from the departments Crosswalk” to translate military skills, training
departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor, of Labor, Defense and Veterans Affairs that was and experiences into civilian occupations and
Education and Homeland Security, along with the presented at selected military installations and credentialing;
Office of Personnel and Management and the Small attended by nearly half of the servicemembers who • include optional training specific to pursuing
Business Administration. separated from the services each year, White House higher education, technical skills and training,
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said officials said. Transition GPS is designed to strengthen, or starting a business;
the redesign will better ensure that veterans today standardize and expand counseling and guidance • include a “capstone” event to verify that the
and in the future will receive the care and benefits for servicemembers before leaving the military, and participant is career-ready;
they have earned. transform the military’s approach to education, training, • give a “warm handover” to appropriate govern-
“One of our fundamental responsibilities as a and credentialing, they added. ment agencies and organizations for continued
government is to properly prepare and support those Transition GPS is to be implemented throughout benefits, services and support of veterans; and
serving in our military so they are career ready as they the military by the end of 2013. • create a “Military Life Cycle Transition
transition back into civilian life,” he said. “This collabo- It will: Model” to incorporate career readiness and
rative effort will have an impact well beyond this current • extend the current three-day transition program transition preparation early into a service
generation of individuals returning from combat.” to five to seven days; member’s career.
5. July 27, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Warhorse receives latest PTS training
Story and photo by Sgt. Ruth Pagán of individuals and to help them realize there is a individuals will get through their experience —
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs percentage of individuals that will not require especially if they attend treatment early, instead of
Office, 4th Infantry Division intervention,” Jarrett said. “There is a percentage that languishing and waiting.
will require some coaching, and some will require “Essentially, as they go through this training,
Soldiers of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th counseling, but we firmly believe that the majority of they’re realizing that there is an almost predictable
Infantry Division, participated in a pilot program cycle of emotions and feelings. The majority of
designed to help troops identify and combat post- individuals are not going to develop a PTSD
deployment post-traumatic stress during training at diagnosis and the majority of individuals with
Veterans Chapel, July 19-20. post-traumatic stress are going to carry on to where
“This particular product was a collaboration of a it is no longer traumatic for them and eventually
number of individuals, including prime researchers something they will grow through.”
from the behavioral health advisory team,” said Maj. During the second day of training, approximately
Thomas Jarrett, chief of special subjects, Department 200 brigade Soldiers trained on how to react if they or
of Behavioral Health Systems, U.S. Army Medical a fellow Soldier are showing signs of PTS.
Center and School, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. “It was “I think Soldiers will gain some insight on why
designed to be a program to explain the different they get sad for no reason: why they are feeling the
responses following combat, not just (post-traumatic way they do, why they are getting so angry, why
stress disorder) but post-traumatic stress.” they are so jumpy, anxious or keyed up,” said Spc.
On the first day, Jarrett trained 10 Soldiers from Jefferey Villar, an instructor and behavior health
across the brigade who, in turn will train additional specialist with Company C, 204th Brigade Support
members in the organization. Participants were Battalion, 2nd BCT. “With understanding, you can
required to have deployed and be either a combat start to change things.”
medic or a behavioral health care specialist to The training will help Soldiers understand their
become certified instructors. feelings and know when to ask for help, said Staff
The Soldiers received training on how to effectively Sgt. Ernest Galindez, a section sergeant for the medic
give a two-hour presentation, how to create con- platoon with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop,
versations with the audience, and how to respond to 1st Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 2nd BCT.
different scenarios that could arise during training. “If the Army continues with this type of training,
“Dialogue is the most important part,” said Staff they can help a lot of Soldiers,” Galindez said.
Sgt. Douglas Wilson, the noncommissioned officer in The training is in its preliminary stages and is still
charge of the Department of Behavioral Health and being validated, said Jarrett. All Soldiers completing
Science, assigned to 187th Medical Battalion, 32nd Sgt. Mike Dade, a senior level medic with Headquarters the training are required to complete surveys.
Medical Brigade, at Fort Sam Houston. “We want to get and Headquarters Company, 2nd Special Troops “We are doing pre- and post-(instruction) surveys
Soldiers to talk about their experiences, not just while Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry to see if we imparted the information we wanted to,”
they were deployed, but since they’ve been back.” Division, instructs during post-deployment post-traumatic Jarrett said. “We are also going to ask for feedback
“Part of the training is to normalize the experience stress training, July 20. from the Soldiers and instructors.”
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commander, 407th Army
Field Support Brigade,
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7. July 27, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
Carson WAAC Detachment
Enlists in Army Edito
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Carson WAACs Enlist in Service 100%;
All Anxious to Become Part of Army
In a quiet, but impressive ceremony the complete “Open Ranks, March”. At this point Lt.
detachment of WAAC stationed at Camp Carson Herron did a neat about face and said
became soldiers in the United States Army on “The detachment is formed Sir” and
Sunday, August 15 at Camp Headquarters. Not one of the Colonel gave them “At Ease” and
the women chose to return to civilian life. delivered a short talk. Then Lt.
The Oath and Certificate of Enlistment was read Herron ordered the women to
by Maj. Richard E. Reichman, judge advocate. Col. attention, called the roll and turned them over to
Wilfrid M. Blunt, camp commander, gave a short talk Major Reichmann who administered the oath.
welcoming the women into the Army. He told the When this had been completed, Lt. Novak marched
WAAC that he had “watched the WAACs with great the new soldiers back to their barracks. felt the Army would be needing women
interest and was much pleased with their progress”. As soon as they were dismissed, the GIs let off and she wanted to be in when they did.
Colonel Blunt reminded the new soldiers that steam by dancing and acting as any other soldiers The new servicewomen are assigned at Camp
“Women serving in the Army is not new”, and that would after a formal review. When asked how she felt Carson in two groups, one is a headquarters unit,
“they are serving in armies all over the world”. about the whole thing, Staff Leader, new Staff while the other is a hospital unit.
The new soldiers took the oath very seriously Sergeant Doris R. Ricker, who will have been in the Also attending the ceremony were other WAAC
for this oath put them in the Army as much as any WAAC a year next month said, “I was only afraid officers stationed at Camp Carson, they were: Lts.
other soldier. Their oath is very much like that they wouldn’t get around to getting us into the Lillian Mazzel, commanding officer of the WAAC
taken by the men of the Army. It reads: “I, (WAACs Army soon enough”. Sergeant Ricker, from Buffalo, headquarters unit, Ruth Beatty, Marjorie Perrone,
name) a citizen of the United States do hereby N.Y., stated that she joined the WAAC because she Margaret Stafford and Bertha M. Collbran.
acknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this
15th day of August, 1943, as a soldier in the
Army of the United States of America, Women’s
Army Corps Component, for the period of
duration of war and not to exceed six months
thereafter, under the conditions prescribed by
law, unless sooner discharged by proper authority;
and do also agree to accept from the United
States such bounty, pay, rations and clothing as
are or may be established by law. And I do
solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true
faith and allegiance to the United States of
America; that I will serve them honestly and
faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever;
and that I will obey the orders of the President
of the United States and the orders of the officer
appointed over me, according to the rules and
Articles of War”.
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detachment over to the Colonel’s representative. determination in their hearts to live up to the faith Uncle Sam has put in them, these WAACs are on their way to be
Lt. Cathryn U. Herron, who gave the WAACs sworn in the United States Army. Lt. Lucille Novak counts the cadence.
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Story and photo by job easier … if we manage our
Sgt. Khori Johnson
3rd Brigade Combat Team
“It makes materials and our mission up front,
we won’t have bad end results.”
Public Affairs, 4th Infantry
Division
everyone’s job Santiago, who is the motor
pool noncommissioned officer
easier … if we for the “Pacesetters” Battalion,
Sgt. 1st Class Angel Santiago also serves as the unit’s environ-
received the “Mountain Mover” manage our mental protection officer. He is
award from Rod Chisholm, deputy responsible for overseeing the
garrison commander, U.S. Army materials and unit’s environmental compliance
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Soldiers on spill prevention and
Control Committee, July 19.
The committee recognized up front.” response, including the unit’s
handling, storage, and disposal
Santiago, an artillery mechanic — Edward Tebo of hazardous materials.
with Battery G, 3rd Battalion, The handling of hazardous
29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade materials is one of the major elements of
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, for main- environmental preservation, said Santiago.
taining environmental guidelines and encouraging With the possibility of severely harming
proper waste management within his unit. organic life and contaminating the site of
According to Edward Tebo, environmental operation, it is imperative that Soldiers are
management coordinator, Directorate of Public mindful when dealing with hazardous materials
Works, Environmental Division, members of the such as fuel and motor oil, he said.
EQCC have the opportunity to visit every unit on Although Santiago received the award, he
Fort Carson at least once a month for evaluation. credited the entire battalion for earning the
Sergeant 1st Class Angel Santiago, an artillery mechanic with Battery The committee chose to recognize Santiago recognition.
G, 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat after evaluating his area of responsibility, he said. “It’s thanks to my (Soldiers),” he said. “One
Team, 4th Infantry Division, speaks to the Environmental Quality “We just saw that his unit stands above the NCO would take care of this, and another
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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: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
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: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed
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 • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
event, Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas, at 720- Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
250-1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil. @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
Finance travel processing — All inbound and tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it • Base operations contracting officer at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. on snow removal, grounds maintenance and ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. contractor response to service orders. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The request latrines, for service or to report damaged first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and or overturned latrines. of their expiration term of service, but must attend
terminations. For more information call 526-9707. Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from any
open to all active members and those interested in members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can military occupational specialty, have a general
becoming future SAMC members. The club was receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
elite noncommissioned officers but is now an building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or visit
Armywide program for individuals who have met Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
the criteria and have proven themselves to be performs notary services on a walk-in basis from
outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Hours of Operation
process. Contact the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays.
Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for more information. • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of Briefings 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson to 1 p.m. Soldiers must private-sergeant first class Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for with a minimum General Technical Score of 105; • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher in the Army Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
526-5898 for more information about the program. Call 524-2691 or visit at http://www.goarmy.com/ 526-3321.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is ranger.html for more information. • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 5512/6477 for approval.
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance is held Aug. 21-23 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Education Center hours of operation — The
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and education center, building 1117, room 303c. This Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone training is required for all Soldiers asked to perform building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
numbers and points of contact for services: this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation 600-8-1, this • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort duty is limited to those in the ranks of sergeant first Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Carson Support Services service order desk can be class to command sergeant major, chief warrant a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies officer 2-5 and captain and above. No reservations • Army Learning Center — Monday-
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, are required to attend training. Classes offered on Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Graves at • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
is overflowing or emergency service is required. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ processes to include turning in excess property, hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. reutilizing government property, web-based tools mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan available, special handling of property and environ- hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. mental needs. To schedule an orientation, contact to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
civS@mail.mil. Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — @dla.mil for receiving/ turn in; Mike Welsh at Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
BOSS meetings are the second and third Wednesday of each month at Value claimants must submit Department of Defense
held the first and third the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days. Shipment
Thursday of each 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office under Defense Personal Property Program claimants
month from 2-3:30 recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the must log into the Defense Personal Property System
p.m. at The Foxhole. briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. at http://www.move.mil and report all the items
Contact Cpl. Rachael Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays online within 75 days. Claims must be submitted
Robertson at 524-2677 for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for within nine months directly with carriers to receive
or visit the BOSS office personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings full replacement value for missing and destroyed
in room 106 of The Hub for more information. are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts items. All other claims should be submitted to Fort
Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30 Carson Claims Office within two years of the date of
updates and event information. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson
of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information.
13. July 27, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 13
Golf club caters to pros, beginners
Story and photos by
Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
Although he’s only been an instructor
at the golf course for three years, Surniak
Paul Surniak watches Trina May’s
stance as she swings her club
Tuesday during a golf lesson at the
Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club. Surniak,
a golf pro since 1980, instructs more
than 1,500 golfers each year.
has been a golf pro since 1980.
“I’ve been an athlete all my life —
On the driving range at the Cheyenne football, baseball, basketball. But golf,
Shadows Golf Club, Grace Birdsley everything about it is perfect,” he said.
swung her driver, clipping the golf ball “It’s all you. You don’t have to worry
and sending it 10 yards into the sand. about the other player or your teammates.
“It might be a long day,” she said, It’s just you and the course.”
laughing. The 18-hole golf course is open
Birdsley set up another ball, gripped year-round, weather permitting. Cheyenne
the club and swung again, this time Shadows offers discounted pricing and
sending the ball straight down the range. is open to the public.
“That was better,” she said. “We cater to great players as well as
Birdsley and her husband, Spc. beginners,” said Frank Jacobson, director.
Michael Birdsley, 4th Brigade Support Jacobson said the course sees
Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, between 39,000-42,000 players each
4th Infantry Division, spent Tuesday year, but predicts the number will be even
afternoon at the course. higher this year.
“I made him promise not to laugh if “We’re challenging enough for the
(the ball) goes into the trees,” she said. greats, but easy enough for the beginners,”
“This is my first time. I wanted to improve he said.
my minigolf score.” Cheyenne Shadows opened in 1972
The Birdsleys weren’t the only golfers after the golf course was relocated from
in the blazing heat. Butts Army Airfield. It offers numerous
Trina May, an Australian tourist options for all levels of golfers, including
visiting the U.S. signed up for lessons beginner, intermediate and advanced
with Class A Professional Golfers’ lessons; driving range; a men’s league;
Association Professional Paul Surniak, and family course.
an instructor at Cheyenne Shadows. Children can play the “Coyote Run”
“I’ve always wanted to do this,” she three-hole junior course free of charge.
said as she practiced her swing. “I enjoy the Families may take advantage of the
lessons. You learn a lot and it’s a fun sport.” shorter Cheyenne Shadows Family Course,
Surniak worked with May on her which is free during the second twilight
form, videotaping her swing on his iPad. starting time each Wednesday.
“We work on every aspect of the Discounted twilight rates begin after James Grimmett, right, purchases a slot in the Tuesday night men’s league
game,” said Surniak who teaches more from Doug Thomas, pro-shop employee at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Club.
See Golf on Page 14
than 1,500 people each year. Hundreds of community members visit the golf course each day.
