1. Vol. 70 No. 46 Nov. 16, 2012
For
all who
served Soldiers from
1st Battalion, 8th
Infantry Regiment,
3rd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry
Division, march with
fellow servicemembers
in the “Flight of
the Flags” during the
Colorado Springs
Veterans Day Parade
Saturday. Soldiers from
3rd BCT participated
in numerous events
over the holiday
weekend to honor
those who serve the
nation past and
present. See pages
24-25 for more on
Veterans Day activities.
Photo by Spc. Robert Holland
Veterans Day
President recognizes service, sacrifice
By Amaani Lyle
American Forces Press Service
33,000 troops also have returned from Afghanistan.
As veterans return, the president said, it falls to
graduate and post-graduate degrees.
“We must commit this day and every day to serving
Americans as fellow citizens to be there for them and you as well as you’ve served us,” the president said.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama their Families as those who once wore the uniform “Each year, on the 11th day of the 11th month, we
laid a flowered wreath at the Tomb of the now find new ways to serve. pause as a nation and as a people to pay tribute to you,
Unknowns Sunday and, after thanking all veterans, “Some of our most patriotic businesses have to thank you, to honor you, the heroes over the
he said more than a million warriors will transition hired and trained 125,000 veterans and military generations who have served this country of ours
back into civilian life over the next few years. spouses,” Obama said. with distinction,” Obama said.
“This is the first Veterans Day in a decade in which He pledged to maintain the post-9/11 GI Bill, He also acknowledged the toll taken on veterans’
there are no American troops fighting and dying in which has helped thousands of veterans pursue their
Iraq,” the president said over applause, adding that education, including certifications, undergraduate, See Veterans on Page 4
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 16, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
CG sends Thanksgiving safety message
By Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson released for the weekend. This will
Col. David L. Grosso
Commanding general, 4th Infantry include privately-owned vehicle/
Division and Fort Carson motorcycle safety, alcohol and driving
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
under the influence prevention,
Dee McNutt Thanksgiving is the first of three travel safety, weapons safety,
Chief, Print and Web Communications: holidays that we will celebrate as a fatigue, off-limits establishments
Rick Emert
community between now and the and other off-duty safety issues as
coming New Year. On this special day appropriate. Additionally, winter
Editor: Devin Fisher
we remember the 110 pilgrims who driving hazards such as black
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland bravely left the security and familiarity ice and vehicle survivor packs,
Happenings: Nel Lampe of their home in England in 1620 to Fort Carson road conditions and
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
pursue religious freedom in the New delayed reporting procedures
World. We must also remember that will be discussed.
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
while our tables will be filled with q Complete the TRiPS travel risk
This commercial enterprise newspaper is
food and surrounded by loved ones,
there are those who will spend
planning system prior to any
travel beyond 150 miles. This
Anderson
an authorized publication for members of the Thanksgiving away from their Family risk assessment is available at
Department of Defense. Contents of the
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
and friends. https://safety.army.mil. Families who are struggling with
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or Over the next six weeks, our q Conduct POV/motorcycle safety alcohol and drug issues. Units need
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation Soldiers and Families will travel to inspections. This inspection will to ensure that Soldiers are aware of
is 12,000 copies. various destinations around the be conducted by our first-line these tools and have access to them.
The editorial content of the country. Thanksgiving weekend is leadership on this installation. I am extremely proud of all that
q Update battle buddy rosters and
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Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119,
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Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is weekend of the year. The crowded review battle buddy responsibilities every day and very humbled to serve
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Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs important that we, as leaders, ensure Alcohol and drug abuse continues your fellow Soldiers over to share a
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Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year.
The appearance of advertising in this
fatalities over this holiday, all military substances has been a factor in the safety, both on and off duty.
publication, including inserts or supplements, personnel will complete the following majority of our recent serious Beth and I wish you and your
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3. Nov. 16, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
IMCOM looks to expedite hiring
Installation Management Command “It’s great to see that we could continue to meet our mission
Public Affairs requirements while still taking care of our civilian workforce,”
said IMCOM Commander Lt. Gen. Michael Ferriter.
At a
Garrison commanders are recruiting for about 2,000 job The federal hiring system is a competitive process, designed to glance
openings, and while the competitive process can be time- evaluate applicants fairly, but not necessarily quickly, especially in
consuming, exceptions to the process allow for noncompetitive recruiting from outside the government. But federal regulations m IMCOM began fiscal
selection of current Installation Management Command employees, allow for noncompetitive consideration of the very populations 2012 facing a mandatory
transitioning Soldiers, disabled veterans and certain others. IMCOM seeks to help — including current employees, reduction of more than
At the same time, the Army still faces a transitioning Soldiers and disabled veterans. 4,000 civilian positions.
new fiscal environment that could require “As we look at ways to expedite the m The command exceeded
more civilian workforce reductions in the “As we look at approval process, there are steps the garrisons its reduction target
through voluntary
future, so the headquarters will continue to
closely oversee the filling of critical vacancies ways to expedite can take to speed the process, including
streamlining the recruiting process, working separations, retirement
to ensure the command stays within sustainable
end strength numbers.
the approval in advance with the (Civilian Personnel
Advisory Center) on determining the level of
and cross-leveling
through reassignment.
IMCOM started fiscal 2012 facing a
mandatory reduction of more than 4,000
process, there competition, getting job assessments ready,
considering noncompetitive selections of the
m Garrisons now need to fill
nearly 2,000 openings to
civilian positions including the headquarters, are steps the current IMCOM workforce, and hiring veterans sustain their operations.
m Federal regulations
the regions and the garrisons. In the interest of
retaining a highly experienced and specialized garrisons can and Family members,” said IMCOM Director
of Human Resources Karen M. Perkins. allow for noncompetitive
workforce, the command approached the
necessary reduction with a commitment to
take to speed Most hiring actions still must go to the
Headquarters IMCOM Human Resources
consideration for
current employees,
meet the end strength target through attrition
and judicious filling of critical vacancies,
the process ...” Management Board for initial screening and a
recommendation to the commanding general.
transitioning Soldiers
and disabled veterans.
Karen M. Perkins m Title 5 of the Code of
IMCOM officials said. When the commander approves a hiring request,
This proactive approach to human he specifies whether a vacancy must be filled Federal Regulations
resources management has succeeded to the extent that IMCOM by a current IMCOM employee or whether it can be recruited provides many ways to
has exceeded its reduction target through voluntary separations, outside the command and even outside the federal workforce. hire transitioning Soldiers,
retirement and cross-leveling through reassignment. The new The first step remains the IMCOM Enterprise Placement disabled veterans and
personnel outlook is good news for protecting the workforce, but Program, which may provide a reassignment opportunity for a persons with disabilities
the garrisons are now anxious to fill these nearly 2,000 openings noncompetitively.
See Hiring on Page 4
to sustain their operations.

4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 16, 2012
Amendment Veterans
from Page 1
again, at home and abroad, you and your Families have
sacrificed to protect that powerful promise that all of us
64 doesn’t loved ones, who he said continue to “walk these quiet hills and
kneel before a final resting place of those they cherish the most.”
hold so dear: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”
Obama related the significance of today’s servicemembers,
the 9/11 generation, that “stepped forward after the towers
apply to The president assured that the sacrifices of living and
fallen veterans and their Families and friends would never
fell and in the years since have stepped into history.”
“You toppled a dictator and battled insurgency in Iraq,” he
federal be forgotten.
“It is in that sacrifice that we see the enduring spirit of
America. Since even before our founding, we have been
said. “You pushed back the Taliban and decimated al-Qaida in
Afghanistan. You delivered justice to Osama bin Laden.”
These deeds drive the commitment to care for veterans, as
employees blessed with an unbroken chain of patriots who have
always come forward to serve,” Obama said. “Time and
more than a million warriors will transition back into civilian
life over the next few years, the president said.
Obama also pledged to champion
Army Substance the cause of those who suffer invisible
Abuse Program wounds of war, such as post-traumatic
stress disorder.
The passing of Colorado “No veteran should have to wait
Constitutional Amendment 64 months or years for the benefits that
does not affect the federal laws you’ve earned, so we will continue to
prohibiting the use of marijuana. attack the claims backlog,” Obama said.
As federal employees and And as the United States marks the
servicemembers of the Armed 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War,
Forces of the United States, state the president said, the government has
laws do not override the ban on secured new disability benefits for
the use of a schedule 1 controlled veterans who fought there and were
substance. Also, if Family exposed to Agent Orange.
members of servicemembers live “We carry on knowing that our best
or work on post, federal law days always lie ahead,” Obama said.
continues to prohibit the use of “You needed it, you fought for it, and
marijuana anywhere on post to we got it done.”
include housing, parks and Also at the cemetery were First Lady
community facilities. Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden
The current federal prohibition and his wife, Jill Biden, and Veterans
on the use of marijuana is Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki.
found, in part, at Title 21 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 1300, President Barack Obama and Sgt. 1st
21 CFR 1308 (the Controlled Class Chad Stackpole lay a wreath to
Substances Act), 21 U.S.C 844, mark Veterans Day at the Tomb of the
the Department of Justice guide- Unknowns in Arlington National
lines pertaining to nonmedical Cemetery, Va., Sunday. Stackpole,
marijuana, and the Department sergeant of the guard for the tomb, is
of Transportation regulations assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry
prohibiting the use of controlled Regiment, known as “The Old Guard.”
substances by their employees. Photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Garcia
Hiring transitioning soldiers, which we want conditional at any time. There are no the use of noncompetitive appoint-
from Page 3 to do anyway,” said Lois Keith, grade limits with a 30-percent disability ments, so every action should be in
IMCOM chief of Civilian Personnel. appointment, as long as the applicant consultation with them.
potentially vulnerable IMCOM One such authority is the meets all qualification standards. With the need for balance between
employee who is willing to relocate. Veterans’ Recruitment Authority, Another talent resource is Army expedited hiring and sustainable end
While the IEPP process is working, which allows for noncompetitive spouses, who normally won’t qualify strengths, garrison commanders need
managers can begin their recruitment appointment to positions in grades for noncompetitive appointment, but access to more than one option when
process to be ready to select if IEPP up to GS-11 of disabled veterans or often come with wide experience and filling a critical vacancy. The head-
does not provide an eligible candidate. veterans who served on active duty varied skill sets that might not be quarters will likely stay involved in
If managers want to consider using during a war, a recognized campaign or readily available in the local talent the hiring process for the foreseeable
one of the special hiring authorities laid expedition, or certain other military pool. And former government employees future in the interest of sheltering the
out under Title 5 of the Code of Federal operations. The VRA also extends to eligible for reinstatement can be selected workforce from future adverse actions
Regulations, there are many ways to recently separated veterans. noncompetitively in any grade up to due to civilian reductions, IMCOM
hire transitioning Soldiers, disabled Another opportunity is to appoint a their former highest grade, as long as officials said.
veterans and persons with disabilities veteran retired from active duty with they meet qualifications. Options do exist, however, and
noncompetitively. a disability rating of 30 percent or The installation Civilian Personnel using the hiring authorities provided can
“These are excellent ways to select more. These appointments are 60-day Advisory Center is the local resource help garrisons fill their critical vacancies
qualified people noncompetitively, temporary or term to start with, but for all civilian hiring, but especially while also providing opportunity for
and they help disabled veterans and may be converted to career or career- when trying to expedite hiring through some deserving candidates.
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5. Nov. 16, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Education, activities highlight Warrior Care Month
By Stacy Neumann of the unit’s Warrior Care Month activities. The Army into civilian life. Trujillo called it “a dream come
Medical Department Activity Public Affairs marks November as the time to highlight the impor- true” and was eventually offered a fulltime job with
tance of supporting wounded, ill and injured Soldiers. the service in Denver.
The Fort Carson Warrior Transition Battalion “It’s no mistake that we have this observance in “The (WTB) actually made it easy because they
cadre sat silently as Spc. Robert Trujillo described “a the same month as Veterans Day,” have all the programs here to help us.
moment that would redefine the rest of my life, but I said Lt. Col. Mechelle Tuttle, WTB From school counselors to someone
would not let it define me.” commander. “It allows us to focus on who can talk about the GI Bill to
The 27-year-old played a video from Sept. 19, Soldiers and their Family members Operation Warfighter (which provides
2010, when he was hit by an improvised explosive who have sacrificed and remember internships with federal government
device blast in Afghanistan. Raw footage shows the challenges they continue to face.” entities), every avenue is possible
Soldiers administering care and encouraging Trujillo The theme for this year is “Success here,” Trujillo said. “They can point
to talk about his wife and newborn son. through Transition — Education, you in the right direction.”
Trujillo’s presentation to the WTB cadre was part Employment, Entrepreneurship.” Trujillo concluded his presen-
For Trujillo, the past two tation with a slide entitled “Tru
years have challenged him to Resiliency” — his fellow Soldiers
“We want them to know transition. After he was hit by an
IED medical personnel had to
call him “Tru.”
“I asked Spc. Trujillo to come
revive him twice. He had broken here so we remember what our
they aren’t alone in this bones and then developed a Soldiers have gone through. It’s
condition called heterotopic Trujillo important,” Tuttle told the cadre.
process. We have the ossification. Trauma caused
parts of the bone to go into a type of “overdrive”
“We want them to know they aren’t
alone in this process. We have the right people on
and bone tissue continued to grow outside of the board to facilitate that transition process. We’re all
right people on board to skeleton. Trujillo said he had “more surgeries dedicated to the challenge.”
than I can count” to address the problem. Once The Fort Carson WTB is holding a number of
facilitate that transition his health was better, he wanted to focus on
the future and employment.
events for its Soldiers during Warrior Care Month.
There is a Fall Festival as well as a Commander’s Stakes
process. We’re all “I have a Family at home. I don’t want to
leave them hanging, so I started to pursue things
competition full of adaptive sports activities at the
Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The cadre
right away,” he said. also participated in an Armywide Warrior Transition
dedicated to the challenge.” The WTB set him up with an internship at
the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument.
Command Stand Down to focus on customer service.
Currently, there are about 10,000 wounded, ill or
— Lt. Col. Mechelle Tuttle The U.S. National Parks Service personnel there injured Soldiers assigned to warrior transition units
are helping veterans translate their military skills and community-based warrior transition units.

6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 16, 2012
Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
DFAC Nov. 16 Nov. 17-18 Nov. 19-20 Nov. 21 Nov. 22-25 Nov. 26-29
Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Continental breakfast: 7-8 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.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. Thanksgiving meal: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 4-5 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Wolf Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m. Continental breakfast: 6:45-8 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 6:45-9 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thanksgiving meal: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
(Wilderness Road 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.
Complex) Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Nov. 19: Breakfast, 7-9 a.m.; Lunch, Closed Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dinner, closed Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: Closed Nov. 20: Continental breakfast, 7-8 a.m.; Dinner: Closed
Thanksgiving meal, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Dinner, closed
Miscellaneous reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergen- Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in
cies or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from
MyBaseGuide mobile smartphone app — provides damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA
information about the 86 military installations • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric processes to include turning in excess property,
located in the 50 U.S. states. The main function of the Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. reutilizing government property, web-based
application is to provide military personnel with civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash is tools available, special handling of property and
useful information for a smooth relocation. The overflowing or emergency service is required. environmental needs. To schedule an orientation,
MBG App also provides pertinent information and • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.
utility for the duration of the servicemembers’ stay at Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike
any of the military installations in U.S. and current mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web
and upcoming events. Each listing contains phone • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan tools; or Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.
numbers, addresses and website information. The Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays
integrated mapping function will provide turn-by- civ@mail.mil. for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for
turn navigation for phones that are GPS capable. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings
Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcement Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts
training units provide a “home” for Individual Ready dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
Reserve Soldiers who want to maintain Reserve • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department
affiliation. Soldiers considering leaving troop Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit
program unit assignment can consider the 6399th/ @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
6404th RTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefits tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
include earning retirement points and “good” years; • Base operations contracting officer Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held
optional monthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
military training; paid annual training opportunities; or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
earning retirement points via correspondence courses; on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
and easy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact Chief contractor response to service orders. Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Warrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 or • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays
lakegardner@comcast.net for more information. 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to in building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of request latrines, for service or to report damaged Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent or overturned latrines. any military occupational specialty, have a
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. • Signs — Call Jim Diorio, Fort Carson general technical score of at least 107, be a U.S.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards Support Services, at 896-0797 or 525-2924 or citizen, score 240 or higher on the Army
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson email jdiorio@kira.com to request a facility, Physical Fitness Test, and pass a Special Forces
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for parking or regulatory traffic sign. physical. Call 524-1461 or visit the website at
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building
526-5898 for more information about the program. 1430, room 233. During duty hours, Soldiers should Hours of Operation
Finance travel processing — All inbound and call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it hours, holidays and weekends is 526-0051. Central Issue Facility
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay Briefings 7:30-10:30 a.m.
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Tuesdays • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. in building 1430, room 150, from noon to 1 p.m. Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program 2020 — is Soldiers must be private-sergeant first class with a • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
located in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. minimum General Technical Score of 105; be a U.S. Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. citizen; score 240 or higher on the Army Physical • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
Monday-Friday. The office assists Soldiers with Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger physical. Call 524- Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
room assignments and terminations. For more 2691 or visit http://www.goarmy.com/ranger.html. • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
information call 526-9707. Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — 526-3321.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson is held Nov. 27-29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third Veterans Chapel. Class is limited to 50 people on a 5512/6477 for approval.
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection first-come, first-served basis. Call 526-5613/5614 Education Center hours of operation — The
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The for more information. Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
SAMC is open to all active members and those Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
interested in becoming future SAMC members. • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
organization of elite noncommissioned officers Holiday changes
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
but is now an Armywide program for those who Retirement briefing — will be held Dec. 12 from
• Army Learning Center — Monday-
meet the criteria and have proven themselves to 8 a.m. to noon at the Joel Hefley Community
Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
be outstanding NCOs through a board/ Center conference room, 6800 Prussman Ave.
• Defense Activity for Nontraditional
leadership process. Contact the SAMC The Retirement Services Office recommends
Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 spouses accompany Soldiers to the briefing.
Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
for information. Call 526-2840 for more information.
Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is ETS briefing — for enlisted personnel will be
217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort held Dec. 5. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at
Medical Activity Correspondence Department
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance the Soldier Readiness Building, building 1042,
office hours — The Correspondence (Release
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and room 244, on a first-come, first-served basis.
of Infor mation) Office in the Patient
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Soldiers must be within 120 days of their
Administration Division hours are Monday-
numbers and points of contact for services: expiration term of service, but must attend the
Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
and closed Thursday and federal holidays. Call
Carson Support Services service order desk can be or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.

7. Nov. 16, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
Welcome home
Family members cheered as Soldiers
from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, entered the Special
Events Center, Monday. Approximately
250 Soldiers returned home to their
loved ones after a nine-month tour in
Afghanistan. Units partnered with four
Afghan provincial governments in
Afghanistan's eastern region. More
4th BCT troops will return home
through November and December.
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Story and photo by Stacy Neumann
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Spc. Gail Bland is in constant pain. Still, she
gamely planted her gray and pink sneakers on a mat,
folded over and placed her hands on the floor as the
yoga video instructed.
“I will try anything. I want to be educated,” said
Bland, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division. “It’s important to know my limitations and
have the knowledge to manage my pain correctly.”
That attitude, combined with a referral from
her medical provider, landed Bland in the
Functional Restoration Program at Evans Army
Community Hospital. The Medical Department
Activity at Fort Carson is the first in the Army to
implement the program.
Dr. Alan Brewer, chief of the Mountain Post Pain
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“Rather than sending Soldiers to see if different
therapies work, we have an entire team of specialists
come in,” Brewer said. “We can sit down with
The Functional Restoration Program at Evans Army Community Hospital begins with physical training and then
See Management on Page 9
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Management
“It helps from Page 8
Behavioral management is a big part
of the program, Brewer said, because
change. Those who don’t see a change in
pain level said they feel more emotionally
Soldiers everybody and see if we achieve the
Soldiers need to develop realistic guidelines.
Chronic pain can easily lead to depression
stable and have an improved ability to
handle their chronic pain.
develop progression we want to get. This is and behavioral health specialists can help
Soldiers reframe the issue.
“It helps Soldiers develop the mental
capacity and fortitude to be self-sufficient
about improving their activity level and
the mental quality of life.” One of the questions Soldiers answer is, and proud of what they do,” said Brewer.
Soldiers in the intensive outpatient “Do you consider your pain a disability?” Administrators conduct an after-
capacity program work with occupational therapy, Spc. Michael Salas, 2nd BCT, 4th action review following each four-week
physical therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, Inf. Div., said he had never thought about course. They are constantly modifying
and fortitude behavioral health, clinical pharmacy, it that way. and changing it to better suit the
to be nutrition and a nurse educator. For two
days a week over the span of four weeks,
“I’m not into setting limits. I jumped
at the opportunity to learn as opposed to
Soldiers’ needs, Brewer said. A new class
begins each month with eight to 10
self-sufficient those diagnosed with chronic pain try
everything from tai chi to water exercises
medication. I want to know if anything I
learn can substantially manage my pain.”
active-duty participants who have been
referred by providers.
and proud of and inside rock climbing.
“A lot of them have a huge amount of
Though only in its third iteration,
Brewer noted that the Functional
Ultimately, Brewer knows most
Soldiers want the same thing as Bland.
what they do.” anxiety. They’re afraid they’ll get worse,”
said Brewer. “Here, they can do activities
Restoration Program has already seen
good results. Some Soldiers reported a
“People look at me and tell me ‘I
look fine,’” she said. “I’m hoping, at
— Dr. Alan Brewer and not hurt themselves. We can do it in a 70-80 percent pain level reduction. More the end of this program, I can gain a
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10. 10 MOUNTAINEER — Nov. 16, 2012
Spur ride measures
strength, endurance
Story and photos by written test, vehicle identification, an obstacle
Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán course and a land navigation course, carrying a
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs 40-65 pound rucksack.
Office, 4th Infantry Division “This is about physical and mental toughness,”
said Lt. Col. Dave Guthrie, commander, 1st
For a grueling 36 hours, Soldiers from 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., and senior squadron spur
Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, and 2nd holder. “It’s knowing you can overcome the
Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, both with 2nd obstacles; you’re going to gut through it because
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, the guy next to you is going to gut through it.”
pushed themselves to the limit during the The Soldiers relied heavily on their fellow
squadron’s spur ride. spur candidates for support and encouragement.
The Nov. 1-2 event pushed Soldiers to their “It’s a team effort,” said Spc. Logan Cruci,
physical and mental limit by testing their ability cavalry scout, HHT, and spur candidate. “We
to operate as part of a team under high levels came together as a group and accomplished
of stress and fatigue throughout day and night things we probably wouldn’t have been able to
conditions. alone, because we pushed each other and wouldn’t
“If you notice, (cavalry) is not a branch, let each other fail.”
(cavalry) is a state of mind,” said Col. Omar Jones The spur ride isn’t just about a Soldier gaining
IV commander, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., and senior
, his silver spurs; it’s also a way for the squadron to
spur holder. “(Cavalry) is about combined arms; distinguish its best and brightest Soldiers.
it’s about moving faster, shooting straighter and “This is how the (cavalry) identifies their
thinking better. It doesn’t matter what your branch leaders,” said Sgt. 1st Class William Blizzard,
is, doesn’t matter what your (military job) is, what senior enlisted leader, HHT, and spur holder. “So,
matters is (cavalry) is in your head and you’re knowing that every leader in the squadron knows
going to prove that through your spur ride.” how to push themselves past that limit — that
The spur candidates were randomly placed refusal to quit, that’s what makes us stronger as
into 10 teams, each with a “walker,” or spur holder, an organization.”
who coached the candidates through the spur ride, Out of the 134 spur candidates, 123 completed
both with physical and verbal encouragement. the physically-demanding challenge and rucked
“The spur candidates are constantly questioned to a ceremony held at Turkey Creek Ranch, where
on cavalry history and basic soldiering skills,” they were presented with silver spurs and a
said Staff Sgt. Jacob Aanerud, operations barbecue lunch.
noncommissioned officer, Headquarters and “Not every Soldier gets this opportunity,
Headquarters Troop, 1st Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., and for me to be able to go through this and
and spur holder. “If their answer is wrong, their accomplish it — I feel really proud,” said Sgt. Joyce
body makes up for where their mind failed them, Ho, intelligence analyst, HHT, 1st Sqdn., 10th
so they have to complete a physical task to make Cav. Reg., spur recipient. “I think everyone should
up for their lacking knowledge. As long as they do it; it’s a way to test yourself physically and
don’t give up, they will get their spurs.” mentally to see what you can do, and more often
The tasks the spur candidates were required than not, you will surprise yourself at what you
to complete included a physical fitness test, a can accomplish when you set your mind to it.”
Sgt. 1st Class Ramon Contreras, spur holder, Troop B, 1st
Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, attaches spurs to the boots of one of
the 123 candidates to receive the honor during the spur ride
ceremony at Turkey Creek Ranch, Nov. 2.
Spur candidates participate in an
obstacle course as “walkers,” or current
spur holders, encourage the troops during
the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, annual spur ride, Nov. 2.

11. Nov. 16, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 11
Soldiers build
unity through
BOSS
Story and photo by Spc.
Nathan Thome
“BOSS is a great opportunity for
Soldiers,” said Garrison Command
Soldiers from across Fort Carson ride horses as part of a Better
Opportunities for Single Soldiers event at Estes Park, Oct 14.
For 22 years, BOSS has provided
Soldiers the chance to create a stronger
life,” said Cpl. Rachael Robertson,
BOSS president, U.S. Army Garrison
4th Infantry Division Public Sgt. Maj. Steven O. Green. “It gets bond with their fellow warriors through Fort Carson.
Affairs Office them out of their barracks, and gives a variety of recreational and volunteer A variety of recreational activities
them the chance to interact with other opportunities. are held a few times a month for
Soldiers on Fort Carson have the single Soldiers that they wouldn’t “BOSS was created through (the Soldiers, to include horseback riding,
opportunity to participate in a program otherwise meet. Army Family Action Plan) in 1989, and bowling nights and haunted houses.
tailored specifically for the needs of “They also get to participate in fun then expanded to include all aspects “Events are chosen by the sugges-
single Soldiers, geographical bachelors and exciting events, as well as commu- of Soldiers’ lives. It was designed for tions Soldiers give their representatives
and single parents; Better Opportunities nity activities, which sends a positive single and unaccompanied Soldiers See BOSS on Page 14
for Single Soldiers. outlook to the community,” Green said. and is used to improve their quality of