1. Vol. 71, No. 2 Jan. 18, 2013
Capt. Thorin Parris, commander, 60th Ordnance Company,
holds his daughter after the welcome home ceremony at the
Special Events Center, Monday. 60th Ord. returned from a
seven month deployment to Afghanistan where it supported
U.S. and Coalition forces by managing ammunition.
60th Ord. completes mission
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Stone
43rd Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs Office
company controlled all ammunition operations in the
theater, providing support to U.S. and Coalition forces.
Excess ammunition still in serviceable condition was
taken to locations in Kuwait and the U.S. in order to
In total, the Soldiers received, stored and issued more facilitate the responsible drawdown of forces in the
Friends and Family members welcomed home than $1 billion worth of ammunition, according to country, said Parris.
102 Soldiers from the 60th Ordnance Company, 43rd Capt. Thorin Parris, commander, 60th Ord. The Soldiers are home earlier than first expected
Sustainment Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, at a In addition to ammunition distribution and due to a change in their mission, according to Capt.
ceremony at the Special Events Center Monday. collection, the company supported Soldiers from Bret Guglielmi, rear detachment commander, 60th Ord.
The “Wolfpack” Company deployed to the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., “They were supposed to come home in March,”
Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring streamlining the process of turning in ammunition said Guglielmi. “Their deployment got cut, which
Freedom in June to conduct ordnance operations in for the division’s departure from the country. everybody was happy about, especially the Families.”
the capital city of Kabul and at Bagram and The company also worked hand in hand with After reintegration, the Soldiers will take leave
Kandahar airfields. explosive ordnance disposal units and assisted with the to spend time with Family and friends before
During their seven-month deployment, the destruction or demilitarization of damaged ammunition. returning to work.
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 18, 2013
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson Planning ensures safe holiday
By Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson unit commanders and
Col. David L. Grosso Commanding general, first sergeants prior to
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson being released for the
Dee McNutt weekend. This will include
On Monday, our nation will celebrate the birth of one privately-owned vehicle and
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
of our honored and esteemed leaders — Dr. Martin Luther motorcycle safety, alcohol
Rick Emert King Jr. Dr. King’s efforts resulted in legislation that and driving under the
Editor: Devin Fisher guarantees the universal application of the Constitution for influence prevention,
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland all Americans. He also gave every American a vision of travel safety, weapons
brotherhood and unity through his practice of nonviolence. safety, fatigue, off-limits
Happenings: Nel Lampe
We in the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson are proud establishments and other
Sports writer: Walt Johnson to celebrate the birth and life of this great American. off-duty safety issues as
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall As with most long weekends, Soldiers and Family appropriate prior to being
members will capitalize on the opportunity to take to released. Additionally,
This commercial enterprise newspaper is
an authorized publication for members of the
the roads and visit loved ones. As leaders, we must be
concerned about the increase of vehicular accidents,
winter driving hazards such
as rain, ice, snow, slick
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3. Jan. 18, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 3
CFC recognizes top performers
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome Maj. Gen.
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Joseph
Anderson,
The Fort Carson Special Events Center clamored commanding
with excitement during an award ceremony general,
Tuesday to recognize the Soldiers, units and post 4th Infantry
services who contributed to the efforts of the Division and
Combined Federal Campaign as well as other federal Fort Carson,
agencies in the Pikes Peak Region. addresses
Fort Carson Soldiers and employees contributed the audience
about $636,000 during the campaign, which ran during the
Sept. 1 through Dec. 15. Combined
Every year the Office of Personnel Management Federal
recognizes campaigns and volunteers who have made Campaign
extraordinary contributions to the CFC through their award
dedication and creativity. ceremony
“It’s a special day for the Pikes Peak Region as at the
we gather to recognize the contributions and hard Special
work of everyone who supported the 2012 CFC,” said Events
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, Center,
4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. “I would like Tuesday.
to thank our charitable partners for doing so much to
make our community a better place.” Judge Advocate; Army Recreational Machine Soldiers donated more than $500,000 to CFC
Bronze awards were given to organizations that Program; Civilian Personnel Advisory Center; charities during the campaign.”
met 75 percent of last year’s donation; silver for Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Among the awards presented, 1st Lt. Nicholas
donating 5 percent more than last year’s donation; and Security; Directorate of Public Works; Equal Mueller, former assistant plans and operations,
gold for exceeding last year’s donation by 25 percent. Employment Opportunities; Directorate of Resource Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn.,
Gold awards were presented to 1st Special Troops Management; Mission and Installation Contracting 22nd Inf. Reg., 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., received the
Battalion and 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, Command; Plans, Analysis and Integration Office; Fort Carson Hero Award.
1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Inf. Div.; 204th Garrison Public Affairs Office and Army Audit. This award is given to the campaign’s “unsung
Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; “The purpose of this ceremony is to recognize heroes,” nominated by their units for making significant
3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd the CFC awardees,” said Capt. Shannon Smart, See Campaign on Page 4
BCT, 4th Inf. Div.; Mission Support Element; Staff plans and operations officer, 4th Inf. Div. The

4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 18, 2013
Campaign
Army fatal accidents from Page 3
differences and demonstrating leadership
down, sustaining trend
qualities in their campaign.
“The Hero Award is an award … to
honor any CFC representative showing
diligence and initiative by engaging their
units, providing information, distributing
By Julie Shelley “As our non-deployed population increases with materials and also collecting money and
Strategic Communication Directorate, U.S. Army the drawdown in combat deployments, engaged peers keeping it safe,” said 2nd Lt. Brett Denbow,
Combat Readiness/Safety Center and leaders at all levels will be more vitally important assistant brigade personnel officer,
than ever.” Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
The Army completed its safest quarter since 1997 with Off duty, accidental deaths remained stable with last 1st BCT. “Mueller did all that; he went above
30 accidental fatalities from October-December. year’s first quarter figures. Fatal four-wheeled private and beyond. He brought in a lot of money
The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center motor vehicle accidents were down slightly, as were from his unit and deserves that award.”
recently released accident statistics for the first quarter of on-duty fatalities resulting from accidents. Aviation saw Mueller is currently serving in the Army
fiscal 2013, and the data show a continued the largest decrease, with no accidental Reserve after leaving active duty shortly
overall decline in both on- and off-duty fatalities recorded during the quarter. after the CFC campaign concluded.
accidental deaths.
Fiscal 2012 was the Army’s safest year “This downward Five Soldiers died in aviation accidents
during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
“I was shocked to hear that I was
nominated for the Hero Award; I’m very
since Sept. 11, 2001, and the third-safest
year on record. Fatal accidents have
trend ... is one Combined, fatal accidents were
down 17 percent at quarter’s end from
honored that I’ve been selected, but it
should go to my noncommissioned officers,”
remained steady or declined every year of the longest the same time frame in fiscal 2012. said Mueller, who returned to Fort Carson
since fiscal 2007. Although the Army is poised to repeat to receive the award. “I couldn’t do
Locally, Fort Carson suffered six that’s ever been this success during the second quarter, anything for the CFC if it wasn’t for their
accidental fatalities in fiscal 2012
involving uniformed personnel, five of sustained in USACR/Safety Center Command Sgt.
Maj. Richard D. Stidley urges all leaders,
help, they’re the only reason (I) and my
battalion were a success. Although I’m
which occurred off duty. Three fatalities
involved privately-owned vehicles, one
our Army, and especially junior noncommissioned
officers, to stay on top of what their
getting credit for it, my NCOs, my key
workers, are the ones that did all the work.”
a personal weapon and the other was a it’s never been Soldiers are doing. The CFC gives people a convenient way
drowning, said Paul Burns, safety director, “We’re coming into that time of year to donate to a cause that means something
4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson. done during where Soldiers will be eager to get on the to them, said Mueller. There are many
He noted that about 60 percent of all
recordable accidents involving Fort ongoing combat road, whether in their cars or on their
motorcycles,” Stidley said. “First-line
organizations to choose from, and the CFC
provides information about all of the charities,
Carson Soldiers happen while off duty.
“Our leaders and Soldiers are con-
operations.” leaders will have the most influence in
making sure their troops are ready, which
so people can make a clear decision about
where they want to donate, Mueller said.
tinuing to do a remarkable job regarding — Brig. Gen. is especially important for Soldiers who “I donate mostly to Habitat for
safety,” said Brig. Gen. Timothy J. Edens, Timothy J. Edens might need a reintroduction to safe riding Humanity and animal shelters, because my
director of Army Safety and commanding after the lull of winter.” wife and I both really care about animals,”
general, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center. The Army Safe Spring Campaign, an annual effort said Mueller. “Donating money to or helping
“This downward trend in accidental fatalities is one of the designed to raise awareness of driving hazards and out charities isn’t about doing it to get some-
longest that’s ever been sustained in our Army, and it’s other seasonal safety issues, will be released Feb. 28 at thing in return; it’s about doing something
never been done during ongoing combat operations. https://safety.army.mil. because it’s the right thing to do.”
Interactive Customer Evaluation Ambassadors Commended for Exceptional Service —
are selected from personnel who exemplify the spirit of keeping Fort Carson the
“Best Home Town in the Army” with superior customer service to our Soldiers, Family
members, civilian employees and retirees.
Plans, Analysis and Integration Office “Lisa and Monica have been a great help
when I bring stuff in and they tell me what I
Fort Carson has three Net Zero goals it is striving can or cannot bring for recycle,” is a comment
to achieve for water, energy and waste. The Recycling that the Directorate of Public Works typically
Program is an important part of how Fort Carson is receives about Lampton and Weidrick.
reducing its waste to achieve its Net Zero waste goal. “Lisa and Monica have become the face
Lisa Lampton and Monica Weidrick, contractors of the Recycle Program through their extra-
who oversee operations at the recycle location next to ordinary customer service and friendliness.
the Exchange, keep things running smoothly for They are always assisting customers by
customers who come by to drop off their recyclables. helping to unload vehicles, all the while sharing
Lampton said coming to work doesn’t feel like information about the Recycle Program.
work because she loves her job. Through word of mouth of our customers,
“We have a lot of fun,” she said. “I like interacting the Exchange recycle point becomes more
with people. It’s mainly informing people about the and more popular each day,” said Eric
services we have and we get to work right with them.” Bailey, DPW, Operations and Maintenance
For Weidrick, it is not only a chance to enjoy what Division Recycle Program manager.
she is doing, but to educate the public as well. Lampton and Weidrick work opposite days
“I enjoy teaching the people how to recycle,” she so the Exchange drop-off location can be open
said. “I work with them to separate out the different seven days a week. They encourage people to
items so we don’t have a lot of trash left over. If we stop by and find out what they can recycle.
can’t take something, like hazardous waste, we tell They accept paper, cardboard, aluminum,
them where they can take it, like to (the Nov. 15) tin, glass, plastic, porcelain, mattresses, Fort Carson Recycling Program contractors
America Recycles Day here on post.” scrap metal, electronics and scrap wood. They From left, Monica Weidrick and Lisa Lampton
“The customers, especially the retirees, enjoy also run a station to accept household batteries,
talking with us as well,” she said. “Customer service both alkaline and rechargeable. When a customer moving boxes. While they can’t recycle packing
is our primary focus and is something I have worked brings in broken-down moving boxes, they set them peanuts, they do collect them around the holidays for
with for many years.” aside in a special container for anyone who needs people to pick up and reuse.
The ICE system is available for customers to rate service they receive by highlighting superior Iron Horse Sports and Fitness Center, DEERS Office, the Soldier Family Assistance Center or
service or making suggestions to improve services. It can be accessed at http://ice.disa.mil/ Balfour Beatty’s Joel Hefley Community Center; or by depositing an ICE card at one of the
index.cfm?fa=site&site(underscore)id=437; through kiosks at Army Community Service, the many boxes located around post.

5. Jan. 18, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 5
Building dedication
honors fallen Soldier
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
“It’s something that he took pride
in, that he dedicated his life to; it’s
a one-of-a-kind facility honoring
Soldiers, Family and friends of Fort Carson a one-of-a-kind Soldier.”
attended a ceremony to dedicate the Fort Carson The building is the largest
Multi-disciplinary Training Platform complex to 1st foundry platform in the Army,
Sgt. Bobby Mendez, Jan. 7, in honor of his sacrifice and is the only one that has been
during his deployment to Iraq, in support of dedicated to a Soldier, said
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Grantman.
Maj. Wayne Prince, executive officer, 303rd Through the foundry platform,
Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield units can train signal, human,
Surveillance Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, recalled April geospatial and all-source intelli-
27, 2006, the day Mendez was killed in Bagdad, Iraq. gence Soldiers. Its compound
Mendez’s gunner was sick and unable to go on the facilitates home station training
convoy to pick up materials to fix an airfield. Mendez for more than 2,500 Soldiers from
decided to man the gunner’s turret himself, a decision Fort Carson and the surrounding
that led to his ultimate sacrifice, when an improvised area, Grantman said. Brig. Gen. Ryan Gonsalves, left, deputy commanding
explosive device detonated near his Humvee. “1st Sgt. Bobby Mendez was the epitome of a general for maneuver, 4th Infantry Division, and Lt. Col.
Formerly known simply as the foundry, the facility noncommissioned officer; he was a leader, trainer Richard Appelhans, assistant chief of staff for intelligence,
was renamed the 1st Sgt. Bobby Mendez Foundry and mentor for all to emulate,” said Lt. Col. Richard 4th Inf. Div., unveil the memorial stone dedicating the
Training Platform. Appelhans, assistant chief of staff for intelligence, 4th Fort Carson Multi-disciplinary Training Platform to 1st
Foundry is the U.S. Army’s intelligence training Inf. Div. “He was an expert in the craft of intelligence, Sgt. Bobby Mendez, Jan. 7.
readiness program, developed in 2006, for the technically and tactically competent, and a dedicated
military intelligence force. It is designed to sustain intelligence professional in all regards. silence was held to give those in attendance a
critical military intelligence skills, while providing “He understood the importance of training chance to reflect.
enhanced military intelligence skills. The complex military intelligence Soldiers, ensuring they are ready “My sincerest thanks goes out to all those who
provides simulation and classroom training, and to deploy, and capable of performing their mission,” made this possible,” said Prince. “I think through
holds equipment needed for field training. Applehans said. “It is only fitting that we dedicate this dedication, Mendez will continue to serve as an
“1st Sgt. Mendez was a military intelligence this facility, where military intelligence Soldiers, inspiration to generations of Soldiers, in a setting
professional for the 4th Infantry Division at the time present and future, will be trained, to the life, that is very fitting, through his commitment to
he made his ultimate sacrifice for our nation,” said memory and example of 1st Sgt. Mendez.” training and, more importantly, his commitment to his
Thomas Grantman, Fort Carson foundry director. As the ceremony came to a close, a moment of Soldiers overall.”
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 18, 2013
Competition to crown fittest Soldier
Story and photo by Spc. Nathan Thome Those who take the VO2 Max test will receive a to uptake oxygen and (who) has the greatest
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office readout and number from the Fitmate Pro which cardiorespiratory fitness.”
represents their measured cardiorespiratory fitness. The postwide competition was developed to find
Soldiers across Fort Carson will have the “This is not a physical fitness test (that) tells Fort Carson’s fittest Soldier, who will then put his
chance to compete against each other to see who is you how fast you can run and how many pushups numbers against the elite at other installations.
the fittest on post, during the VO2 Max and situps you can do; that does not tell you, “The fittest male and female Soldiers are going
Competition, scheduled for Feb. 19-22 at Iron objectively, your cardiorespiratory fitness,” said Heinz. to go into an Armywide competition, which is yet to
Horse Sports and Fitness Center. “We have equipment to accurately and scientifically be set up, to compete to see who is the fittest Soldier
VO2 Max is the scientific term used for measure a Soldier’s actual cardiorespiratory fitness, in the Army,” said Heinz. “It’s important to Soldiers
cardiorespiratory fitness, and is the maximum capacity so we can find the Soldier with the greatest ability to be able to compete; one thing I’ve learned about
to transport and use oxygen in the body. The Soldiers is that they like competition.”
competition will measure a Soldier’s fitness Soldiers who believe they are fit enough
through the use of Fitmate Pro, a machine to compete in the competition should voice
able to measure oxygen consumption. their interest with their chain of command.
“The VO2 Max Competition is a great “Each battalion is able to send their fittest
chance for those Soldiers who think they’re Soldier to the Iron Horse (Sports and Fitness
pretty fit to come out and prove it,” said Krys Center), then we’re going to determine who
Bankard, health promotion technician, has the bragging rights on post to say they
Standardized Fort Carson Army Wellness have the fittest Soldier,” Heinz said.
Center. “Their bragging rights will be based Capt. Sarah Reynolds, commander,
on science, and no one really loses, because Headquarters and Headquarters Company,
everyone finds out how well their body uses 2nd Battalion (General Support), 4th Aviation
oxygen, which really is the key to cardio- Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th
respiratory fitness.” Infantry Division, and 1st Lt. Aaron Berg,
Bankard and Tony Heinz, wellness center battalion medical officer/executive officer,
director, use a set formula to measure
See Fitness on Page 14
cardiorespiratory fitness, and ensure an
accurate reading of each participant.
“Cardiorespiratory fitness is measured by 1st Lt. Aaron Berg, battalion medical
milliliters of oxygen per kilogram per officer/executive officer, Headquarters and
minute,” said Heinz. “We believe the VO2 is Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 68th
scientifically based. It measures oxygen Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
consumption, which is the key ingredient for 4th Infantry Division, takes the VO2 Max
cardiorespiratory fitness; how much your test at the Standardized Fort Carson Army
lungs and heart are able to absorb during Wellness Center, Jan. 11, in preparation for
cardiorespiratory fitness.” the VO2 Max competition in February.
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8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Jan. 18, 2013
Grossman: combat makes Soldiers stronger
By Andrea Sutherland what you have to give.”
Mountaineer staff “This is the wake-up call to
(Soldiers) that what they will
“Every bad thing
Retired Lt. Col. David Grossman has a message
for Soldiers.
experience will be traumatic,
but it’s OK,” said Maj. John
that happens in this
“You must believe that combat will make you
stronger,” he said, addressing hundreds of engineers
McNamara, operations officer,
4th Eng. Bn. “We prepare every world reinforces
from the 4th Engineer Battalion, behavioral health day physically, but this is to
specialists and cadets from the Colorado Springs prepare people’s minds.” that it needs what
Police Department during his Jan. 9 “Bullet-proof McNamara said the battalion
mind” seminar. has had a long history of you have to give.”
“Route-clearing missions are uniquely mentally deployments, resulting in a
challenging,” said Lt. Col. Daniel Hibner, commander, — Retired Lt. Col. David Grossman
high rate of post-traumatic
4th Eng. Bn. stress. He said he hoped the
Hibner said Grossman’s four-hour training seminar seminar would help Soldiers prepare for the traumas things in perspective of why we have to go over there.”
adds to the battalion’s resiliency program that prepares of combat and be better prepared to handle the Sgt. Pedro Marrero, Forward Support Company,
Soldiers not just for combat, but for life. mental stress of a deployment. 4th Eng. Bn., said Grossman’s seminar gave him a better
“Resiliency is a life skill that doesn’t just apply to The 4th Eng. Bn. command wanted to host the understanding of the emotional toll combat takes.
Soldiers,” Hibner said. “This benefits people, human event to help prevent post-traumatic stress or at least “You wonder what’s wrong with you, but then
beings. It’s universally beneficial to the people (who) help Soldiers understand what’s going on in their you realize you’re a normal guy,” he said.
will listen.” minds, McNamara said. Capt. Guy Mahoney, a behavioral health
Grossman, director of the Warrior Science Group Grossman charted a graph for Soldiers on the specialist with the Medical Department Activity,
and author of “On Killing,” spoke directly to the approaches to handling post-traumatic stress. On one said he appreciated Grossman’s candid approach to
Soldiers preparing to deploy throughout the year, end, was the “pity party,” on the other, the “macho man.” sharing the information.
addressing a variety of topics ranging from the He implored Soldiers to navigate the path “He provided a realistic way to handle the
importance of sleep to the realities of war. in between. stressors related to combat,” Mahoney said.
Grossman spoke frankly, encouraging Soldiers to “Do not destroy yourself because of the bad He said Grossman was “spot on.”
ask themselves if they were prepared to take a human days,” he said. “Do not judge yourself by your worst Grossman said his tactic when preparing service-
life to protect innocent lives. day. Take pride in your good days. members for war — something he said he’s been
He shared examples of the types of terrorism “Don’t be a ‘macho man.’ We have to create an envi- doing since the beginning of Operation Enduring
experienced worldwide — including the targeting ronment where it’s OK to get help. … If you need help, Freedom — is to meet the needs of the men and
of children and women. get help. And you must believe that the help can help.” women serving and that includes being honest about
“Somebody has to hunt (the enemy) down “It’s a great concept and it takes you out of the the realities of war and reinforcing that a realistic and
and kill them before they do this to us,” he said. normal line of thinking,” said Staff Sgt. Darwin positive outlook is essential.
“That’s what this war is about. … Every bad thing Hilliard, 62nd Sapper Company, 4th Eng. Bn. “It “You must go to war with a positive self-fulfilling
that happens in this world reinforces that it needs refreshes how you feel about what you do and keeps prophecy,” he said.

9. Jan. 18, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 9
Staff Sgt. Jeffery McLane, armor crewmember, Company D,
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, pulls guard from an M1A2
Abrams tank near Fort Carson’s Camp Red Devil, Jan. 10.
‘Talon’ conducts breach training
Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch For a majority of the tankers, this is the first time battalion engineer, Headquarters and Headquarters
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, training on their equipment in more than two years. Company, 2nd Bn., 8th Inf. Reg. “They are doing
4th Infantry Division “It’s awesome to do our job now,” said Perez. “We great, this is just a crawl phase for us, but we will be
actually get to be tankers again. It was fun being light able to walk and later run.”
Like a stampede of horses, M1A2 Abrams tanks infantry, but it’s nice to have our equipment and be The Talon Soldiers saw improvement every time
roared across an open field as Soldiers of Company D, riding out on our ‘pigs.’” they conducted the training, McLane said.
2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Other Soldiers agreed that being on the M1A2 “We are getting better every day. We started three
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conducted breach Abrams tank is the preferred way to train. days ago and the difference is day and night,” he said.
training near Fort Carson’s Camp Red Devil, Jan. 10. “It’s a great feeling being back on our equipment,” Though improving is important, the Soldiers
“Talon” Soldiers conducted training at both the said Staff Sgt. Jeffery McLane, armor crewman, know their main mission is to ensure everyone learns
platoon and company level to work on the basics of Company D. “It’s what we signed up to do and the something new together.
breaching an obstacle and engaging an objective. training is going really good.” “It’s all about teamwork and helping each other
“It takes a lot of coordination between the Soldiers performing the breaching techniques out,” said Perez. “Everyone has to do their part to
platoons,” said Staff Sgt. Manuel Perez, armor encountered multiple defensive obstacles such as scout make sure no one is untrained.”
crewmember, Company D. “Knowing your sectors snipers, M1A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles, dismounted Talon Soldiers are using the training to prepare
of fire, ensuring support by fire is set up, and near scout teams and long-range reconnaissance vehicles. for upcoming exercises in Piñon Canyon Maneuver
and far security is established are all key elements “The more realistic the training, the better it is,” Site in February and at the National Training Center
to a successful breach.” said Capt. Jonathan Dyer, observer controller and at Fort Irwin, Calif., this summer.
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Hammer told the task force members his
WASHINGTON — Determining the impact organization benefits efforts throughout the
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Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic “We believe that by serving as the principal The Fort Carson Dental Activity staff in building
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DCoE’s director, Navy Capt. Paul S. Hammer, DOD, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate and earn $750 in morale, welfare and recreation funds.
listed accomplishments over improvement and care.” The DENTAC staff also won the
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11. Jan. 18, 2013 — MOUNTAINEER 11
43rd STB honors junior leaders
Story and by teach his junior leaders some of the
Staff Sgt. Joseph Stone skills 11 years of war had pushed to
43rd Sustainment Brigade Public the background.
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division “Cavalry units have their spurs pro-
gram and we needed to do something like
Nine young leaders were the first that to bring our junior leaders back to
Soldiers inducted into 43rd Special core competencies,” said Giraud. “People
Troops Battalion, 43rd Sustainment say ‘back-to-basics,’ but some of the
Brigade’s, newly-created “Order of the folks don’t know what the basics are.”
Trailblazer” Dec. 13, after completing One of the inductees, Staff Sgt. Evan
the requirements for the battalion’s Soto, Headquarters and Headquarters
Junior Leader Program. Company, 43rd STB, found himself
The program is intended to pushed to get out of his comfort zone.
enhance the leadership skills of Soldiers “Completion of tasks also requires
in the ranks of sergeant, staff sergeant, interaction with people you would not
warrant officer, chief warrant officer otherwise meet,” said Soto. “It is not
two, second lieutenant, first lieutenant often that a signal Soldier would sit
and pre-command captain. down and have a talk with the battalion
Each participant was provided a adjutant. Opening the lines of commu-
handbook with a list of tasks — starting nication with subject matter experts on
with tasks to be completed within different subjects is invaluable. Not only
30, 60, 90 and 120 days of starting the have you learned something new, but you
program and recurring daily, monthly have built rapport with someone you 59th Quartermaster Company. Staff Sgt. Brad Dioguard. left, shakes hands
and quarterly tasks. could reach out to for help in the future. “Attending these meetings, I with Lt. Col. Roger Giraud as he receives
The tasks included counseling “The benefits of continuing to imple- learned the importance of management his “Order of the Trailblazer” certificate
Soldiers verbally and in writing, ment this program are not just limited to and training, of Soldiers and units,” for completing the 43rd Special Troops
qualifying as a convoy commander, and the junior leaders themselves, whose Toscono said. “I now understand the Battalion, 43rd Sustainment Brigade,
learning how to perform maintenance growth has been fostered, but also to the battalion operations and the companies’ Junior Leader's Program, Dec. 13.
on all assigned equipment as well Soldiers who will reap the benefits of roles in supporting each other to meet
as instructing junior Soldiers to the improved leadership, and the senior (the) mission as a whole.” as they arrive in 43rd STB to begin
accomplish the mission. leaders who will have a stronger support Giraud said his favorite part of the building a strong foundation.
The program, begun in December structure below them,” Soto said. process is watching people grow. Giraud presided over the Dec. 13
2011, has been integrated throughout The Junior Leaders Program also “The best part of this job, the best ceremony and Col. Todd Heussner,
the battalion during the last year, lets the participants in on things they part of this program, is watching people commander, 43rd SB, gave the com-
according to Lt. Col. Roger Giraud, might not otherwise be a part of. learn and strive toward a goal and earn mencement address.
commander, 43rd STB. “I have attended command and staff, it,” Giraud said. The next induction is planned for
Giraud said he witnessed similar maintenance, training and first sergeant’s Soldiers who meet the rank March 2013 and then there will be one
programs in other units and wanted to meetings,” said Sgt. Sergio Toscono, requirements start the program as soon every quarter.
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