1. Vol. 70 No. 36 Sept. 7, 2012
1st Lt. Keith Hayes,
110th Military Police
Company, 759th MP
Battalion, reunites
with his wife, Starre
Hayes, and daughter,
Skarlette, during
a redeployment
ceremony at the
Special Events
Center, Wednesday.
Photo by Spc. Nathan Thome
MPs return home
By Andrea Sutherland
Mountaineer staff
Julie Beddo, mother of Pvt. Ken Bake,
110th Military Police Company, 759th
The Beddos said they were anxious
to see their son, who deployed shortly
Team, 4th Infantry Division, returned.
The MPs deployed to Afghanistan
MP Battalion. “We’ve had a lot of ups after completing boot camp. in March, operating in several areas
Family members and friends cheered and downs crying.” “We’re glad they all came back throughout the country.
as more than 100 Fort Carson Soldiers “Half my hair fell out taking care safe,” Julie Beddo said. Their primary mission — to train
returned from Afghanistan Wednesday of her,” said Jeff Beddo, laughing. “She More than 100 Soldiers from the Afghan forces.
after a five-month deployment. started at 3 this morning. ‘What time 110th MP, 759th MP Bn., and two
“We’re excited to see him,” said See Home on Page 4
is it?’ ‘Time to go back to bed.’” Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat
Message board INSIDE
Post 9/11
Remembrance
Ceremony
Tuesday at
10 a.m. at the
9/1 Memorial
1
near Gate 1. Pages 10-11
Pages 22-23 Page 13

2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 7, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Leaders send message to workforce
Editor’s note: U.S. Army Installation Management to deliver services every day ensures our Soldiers and Families
Col. David L. Grosso Command Commander Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter and know we care about them and appreciate their service.
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Command Sgt. Maj. Earl Rice released the following The entire Army is now affected by force and funding
Dee McNutt message to the civilian workforce Wednesday. reductions. This means IMCOM will also reshape and
Command has the best workforce we have seen in reduce in size. This past year we accomplished all of our
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
each of our 30-plus years of service. At every installation, mandated reductions through voluntary actions. We also
Rick Emert base and depot we visit, we are impressed by the spirit, retrained and reassigned people within our IMCOM team to
Editor: Devin Fisher energy and teamwork exhibited by the IMCOM team. allow for personal growth and to keep our team together.
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland We are just as inspired by Even as we reduced our num-
the dedicated professionals in the bers, we approved for hire almost
Happenings: Nel Lampe
IMCOM and region headquarters, 2,000 positions across IMCOM.
Sports writer: Walt Johnson who oversee operations that stretch In fact, many of these are vacant
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall around the globe from Japan and and I invite you to the IMCOM
Korea, across the continental Enterprise Placement Program to
This commercial enterprise newspaper is
United States, to Europe, and even see what is there and if there is a
an authorized publication for members of the into bases in Afghanistan. Simply position that interests you.
Department of Defense. Contents of the said, no one touches our Soldiers, Our workforce development
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official our Army Families and our civilian is second to none. Our IMCOM
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or
workforce and retirees like we Academy, developmental
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation
is 12,000 copies.
do — every day. assignments, the mentor program,
The editorial content of the In August, we marked the career program 29, and schools
Mountaineer is the responsibility of the Public 10th anniversary of the installation such as the Civilian Education
Affairs Office, Fort Carson, CO 80913-5119, management team — first System and the senior service
Tel.: 526-4144. The e-mail address is
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The Mountaineer is posted on the
and then IMCOM. That means Installation Management Command Commander Lt. and positive return on investment
Internet at http://csmng.com. we have experienced 10 years Gen. Michael Ferriter and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl in shaping our team for the future.
The Mountaineer is an unofficial of evolution in our mission, our Rice visited numerous Vicenza, Italy, facilities As we move into the year
publication authorized by AR 360-1. The workforce and our methods of recognizing exemplary employees and spoke to ahead, my goal is to create even
Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs
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The appearance of advertising in this — the quality of life of our all-volunteer force. Sustaining world-class installation services, so we need to get it right now.
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Catching up with Joey Bautista can a good rapport with (the
Mountaineer is close of business the week
before the next issue is published. The be a challenge — he is involved in so volunteers),” he said. “I always
Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit many things and is always on the move. try to be there for them as
submissions for newspaper style, clarity and The Fort Carson Army Volunteer well, 100 percent of the time.”
typographical errors. Corps and Mayoral Program coordinator “What they give to Fort
Policies and statements reflected in the
for Army Community Service, Carson is ‘priceless.’”
news and editorial columns represent views
of the individual writers and under no Bautista says he has to be because His effort is appreciated.
circumstances are to be considered those of he takes his job so seriously. A volunteer noted that
the Department of the Army. “The Volunteer Program helps the Joey is always willing to help
Reproduction of editorial material is community,” Bautista said. “We are the anyone. “I stopped by your
authorized. Please credit accordingly.
force behind the force. What we do is office unannounced and
important for the Soldiers and Families, interrupted your day, and yet
especially during deployments.” you graciously took the time
Bautista, who came to Fort necessary to assist me.” Joey Bautista
Carson a little more than 10 years If you don’t see Joey Army Community Service
ago from Fort Bliss, Texas, after running around matching
Classified advertising retiring from the Army, finds his volunteers to the organizations run for positions in the Mayoral
329-5236 job rewarding. He said it is great needing their support or counting Program — he prepares a batch
because he can see the results right ballots for the post housing mayors every month for their meeting.
Display advertising away. Bautista said he tries to match election, you might just catch him Thoughtful, personal touches such
634-5905 up volunteers’ skills with jobs that preparing a luau pig for a special as these are what make him a valued
they will also find rewarding and event. Quite the cook, Bautista’s chili member of the Fort Carson Family
Mountaineer editor expand their credentials when they is further motivation for residents to and easily one of the ICE ACES.
526-4144
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3. Sept. 7, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Afghanistan
Obama pledges responsible drawdown
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The United States will
remain focused on the mission in Afghanistan
while working toward ending the war in a responsible
way that protects everything its military members
have sacrificed for, President Barack Obama said
Aug. 31.
Obama traveled to Fort Bliss, Texas, to honor
servicemembers he credited with making a turn-
around in Iraq and also helping Afghanistan chart
its own new future.
“You left Iraq with honor, your mission complete,
your heads high,” the president told the assembly
of active, National Guard and Reserve troops and
their Families. “And today Iraq has a chance to
forge its own destiny.”
Last visiting Fort Bliss two years ago, Obama
recalled reminding the troops there that “we had more
work to do, including taking the fight to al-Qaida.”
Flashing forward, the president cited progress.
“With allies and partners, we’ve taken out more Photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
top al-Qaida terrorists than at any time since 9/11,” he President Barack Obama addresses servicemembers and their Families during a visit to Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 31.
said. “And thanks to the courage of our forces, al-Qaida
is on the road to defeat, and bin Laden will never The president recognized the sacrifices made, service, we pushed the Taliban back,” the president
again threaten the United States of America.” noting that he met earlier in the day with Gold Star said. “We’re training forces. The transition to
Obama recognized Fort Bliss troops who have Families who lost loved ones in the conflict. Afghan lead is under way. And, as promised, more
recently returned from Afghanistan or are currently “Your loved ones live on in the soul of the than 30,000 of our troops will have come home by
deployed there, and some scheduled to deploy soon. nation. We will honor them always,” he told the next month.”
“I’ve got to tell you the truth,” he said. “This is Family members. See Drawdown on Page 4
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 7, 2012
Home Chloe Cowden, 13, said she missed Nola Inlay traveled with her mother, Once Staples officially released his
from Page 1 her older brother. Amanda Murray, from Michigan to greet Soldiers, Family members rushed to
“We used to hang out and watch her father, Sgt. David Inlay, 110th MP. welcome their loved ones home.
“We trained close to 1,500 (Afghan movies,” she said, adding that Osborne “We’re going to get ice cream,” she “It’s indescribable,” said Princess
troops),” said Capt. Terence Staples, loved superhero movies. said, adding that she was going to hug Queen, wife of Sgt. Michael Queen,
company commander, 110th MP. The trio came armed with posters and kiss her daddy. 110th MP. “I’m very happy.”
Staples said his Soldiers helped with Captain America logos. “It was his first deployment so it “I’m feeling great,” Michael Queen
transition two districts and one outpost “He’s definitely our superhero,” was hard,” Murray said. “We’re excited said, holding his 2-year-old son, Isaiah.
to Afghan control. MPs earned two Patrick Cowden said. to see him.” “I’m glad to be back.”
Purple Hearts, 19 Bronze Star Medals
and 82 Army Commendation Medals.
Staples added that 38 MPs remain
in Afghanistan as a transition team and
will redeploy later this year.
1st Sgt. Richard E. Anderson said 75
percent of the 145 MPs that deployed
were doing so for the first time.
“They were professional and did
an exceptional job,” he said.
Lt. Col. Christopher A. Heberer,
commander, 759th MP Bn., thanked
the Soldiers for their service and
welcomed them home.
“We cannot begin to tell you how
proud we are,” he said. “The sacrifices
you’ve made cannot be measured. The
nation is eternally grateful.”
Family members traveled from
across the country to welcome their
Soldiers home.
The Cowden Family flew from
North Carolina to welcome home Pfc.
Aaron Osborne, 110th MP.
“We’re excited to hug on him and
take him out for a steak dinner,” said
Patrick Cowden, Osborne’s stepfather.
“We’d hear from him every once in
a while,” said Jessie Cowden,
Osborne’s mother. “We were getting Photo by Andrea Sutherland
used to answering the phone at 3 a.m.” Family members and friends prepare to welcome home their Soldiers Wednesday at the Special Events Center.
Drawdown improve readiness, prepare for the future and The president recognized that the future,
from Page 3 reconnect with Families. post-conflict military will be leaner. He promised,
“So make no mistake: ending the wars respon- however, that the United States will continue making
Obama offered assurance that “just as in Iraq, we sibly makes us safer, and it makes our military the investments needed “to keep you the absolute
are going to end this war responsibly.” even stronger,” he said. best military in the world, bar none.”
The Afghans will take the lead for their own Obama emphasized, in drawing down the force The United States will always maintain its
security next year, he noted, and the transition will be in Afghanistan, that the United States must remain military superiority, he said.
complete in 2014. ready for the challenges ahead. “In a world of “In you, we’ve got the best-trained, best-led,
“And even as this war ends, we will stay vigilant serious threats, I will never hesitate to use force best-equipped military in human history. And as
until Afghanistan is never again a source for attacks to defend the United States of America or our commander in chief, I am going to keep it that
against America — never again,” Obama said, drawing interests,” he said. way,” the president said.
cheers from the crowd. “So we’re not just ending these “At the same time, I will only send you into Obama reaffirmed his pledge that the United
wars. We’re doing it in a way that keeps America safe harm’s way when it is absolutely necessary,” he States will continue to support those who have served
and makes America stronger.” pledged. “And when we do, we will give you the and sacrificed on behalf of the nation.
That, the president said, includes the military. equipment and the clear mission and the smart “We may be turning a page on a decade of war,
Drawing down forces, he said, will mean fewer strategy and the support back home that you need to but America’s responsibilities to you have only just
deployments, which creates more time to train, get the job done. We owe you that.” begun,” he said.
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5. Sept. 7, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
1st BCT welcomes new CSM
Story and photos by Pfc. Andrew Ingram Tyler. “In Dennis Defreese, I found world, thank you for all of your hard
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs the model of a professional Soldier work, leadership and dedication.”
Office, 4th Infantry Division ,and fortunately … I also found a Defreese is slated to take a position
leader whose ideas on standards and as the senior enlisted leader for 1st
Soldiers and friends of 1st Brigade Combat Team, tough training match my own perfectly. Army Division East at Fort Meade, Md.
4th Infantry Division, assembled at Founders Field to Finally, best of all, I found in my Tyler welcomed Rebuck and
bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis Defreese, sergeant major, a friend, someone who expressed eagerness to begin working
the “Raider” Brigade’s senior enlisted leader, and rails against apathy and complacency, with his new senior enlisted leader.
welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck during a lifelong student of our profession.” “(Command) Sgt. Maj. Rebuck is
a change of responsibility ceremony, Tuesday. Defreese thanked Tyler and the the son of two members of the
Defreese passed the ceremonial Noncommissioned Raiders for serving honorably with British military service,” Tyler said.
Officers Sword to Col. Joel Tyler, commander, 1st BCT, him during his time at Fort Carson. “He told me when we met that he
representing his departure from the unit. Tyler then “I want to start by thanking the decided to stay in the United States
passed the sword to Rebuck signifying the senior command sergeants major and first at 12 years old because of the oppor-
NCO’s new responsibilities as brigade command
sergeant major.
sergeants you see standing in the
formation in front of you,” Defreese
Rebuck tunities in our country, and I’d say he
did pretty well. Our Soldiers and
Tyler thanked Defreese for his tireless efforts said. “They are some of the best I’ve ever seen in the Families welcome you and your Family, and look
to ref it, retrain and shape the Raider Brigade Army, and they are the significant factor in making forward to your impact on the brigade.”
Soldiers into a well-rounded fighting force during his this one of the best brigades in the Army. To the Rebuck joins the ranks of the Raider Brigade from
tenure with the unit. outstanding Soldiers of this brigade, from the reset Fort Bliss, Texas, where he served as the senior enlisted
“(Command) Sgt. Maj. Defreese epitomizes our coming back from Afghanistan to being what I think leader of 4th Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 1st
NCO Corps — smart, tough, battle-hardened,” said is the most capable armor unit in the Army and the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.
“Thank you, Col. and Mrs. Tyler,
for welcoming us with open arms; we
are truly blessed to be received so
graciously,” Rebuck said. “Command
Sgt. Maj. and Mrs. Defreese, the
Raiders are indebted to both of you.
Your efforts and your leadership will
be missed.
“To the Soldiers of this mighty
brigade; uphold the standards and do
what is right. I am humbled and proud
to be your command sergeant major.
Thank you for the opportunity.”
Col. Joel Tyler, second from right,
commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, passes the
Noncommissioned Officers Sword to
Command Sgt. Maj. Edison Rebuck, the
brigade’s incoming senior enlisted
leader, during a change of responsibility
ceremony at Founders Field, Tuesday.
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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
Points only, nondeployable unit — Reinforcement Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
training units provide a “home” for Individual Ready Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Reserve Soldiers who want to maintain Reserve 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.
affiliation. Soldiers considering leaving troop Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
program unit assignment can consider the 6399th/ Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
6404th RTU as a short- or long-term option. Benefits Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
include earning retirement points and “good” years; Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
optional monthly nonpaid drill weekends; continued
military training; paid annual training opportunities; Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
earning retirement points via correspondence courses; (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and easy transfer to TPUs if desired. Contact Chief Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
Warrant Officer 4 Lake Gardner at 720-363-0511 or LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
lakegardner@comcast.net for more information. 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
German Armed Forces Military Proficiency Badge Dinner: Closed Dinner: Closed
— training and testing is conducted monthly. Events
include swimming, marksmanship, track and field is overflowing or emergency service is required. personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings
events (100-meter dash, shot put, long jump or high • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts
jump and 3,000-meter run or 1,000-meter swim) and Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
a 12-kilometer road march. Soldiers with physical mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department
limitations can also participate with an approved • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit
alternate event authorized by medical personnel. Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey. personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
Upon completion of all required events, Soldiers are civ@mail.mil. Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
awarded a gold, silver or bronze badge; level is • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Army ROTC Green-to-Gold briefings — are held
determined by results of the marksmanship and Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
road march. The award is authorized to be worn on dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
the Class-A or Army Service Uniform. Soldiers • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
should submit packets through their chain of Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
command to Sgt. Michael Phillips at 526-5282 @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the
or email michael.j.phillips6@us.army.mil. Contact tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing
Chief Warrant Officer David Douglas at 720-250- • Base operations contracting officer sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness
1221 or email david.douglas1@us.army.mil. representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
Finance travel processing — All inbound and or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it on snow removal, grounds maintenance and of their expiration term of service, but must attend
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family contractor response to service orders. the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their ETS
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. request latrines, for service or to report damaged building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in or overturned latrines. Soldiers must be specialist-staff sergeant from any
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness military occupational specialty, have a general
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
terminations. For more information call 526-9707. powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at Hours of Operation
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St.,
is open to all active members and those interested building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. Central Issue Facility
in becoming future SAMC members. The club was Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of performs notary services on a walk-in basis from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
elite noncommissioned officers but is now an 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
Armywide program for those who meet the criteria Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
and have proven themselves to be outstanding • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
NCOs through a board/leadership process. Contact Briefings Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
526-5661 for more information. 75th Ranger Regiment briefings — are held Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of Tuesdays in building 1430, room 150, from noon • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent to 1 p.m. Soldiers must be private-sergeant first 526-3321.
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. class with a minimum General Technical Score of • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards 105; be a U.S. citizen; score 240 or higher on the 5512/6477 for approval.
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson Army Physical Fitness Test; and pass a Ranger Education Center hours of operation — The
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for physical. Call 524-2691 or visit http://www. Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every goarmy.com/ranger.html for more information. building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
526-5898 for more information about the program. is held Sept. 18-20 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in build- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is ing 1187 on Minnick Avenue, behind post car wash. a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort Class is limited to 50 people on a first-come, first- • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance served basis. Contact Jean Graves at 526-5613/5614 Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and or jean.graves@us.army.mil for more information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Education Support and Army Personnel Testing —
numbers and points of contact for services: Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
Carson Support Services service order desk can be 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA 217 and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies processes to include turning in excess property, Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, reutilizing government property, web-based tools a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. on the first floor of
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. available, special handling of property and building 6222, 1633 Mekong Street. Shipment
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, under Full Replacement Value claimants must
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.borrerorivera submit Department of Defense Form 1840R to the
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash @dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike Welsh at carrier within 75 days. Shipment under Defense
mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web tools; or Personal Property Program claimants must log into
Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. the Defense Personal Property System at http://
BOSS meetings are held the Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon www.move.mil and report all the items online
first and third Thursday
the second and third Wednesday of each month at within 75 days. Claims must be submitted within
of each month from 2-3:30 p.m.
at The Foxhole.
the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, nine months directly with carriers to receive full
Contact Cpl. Rachael Robertson at 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office replacement value for missing and destroyed
524-2677 or visit the BOSS office in room 106 of The recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the items. All other claims should be submitted to Fort
Hub for more information. Text “follow CarsonBOSS” briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Carson Claims Office within two years of the date
to 40404 to receive updates and event information. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays of delivery or date of incident. Call the Fort Carson
for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for Claims Office at 526-1355 for more information.

7. Sept. 7, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
Rubber meets road in motorcycle check ride
By Staff Sgt. Wallace Bonner at the Kit Carson Memorial parking lot their periodic motorcycle check rides the purpose of the program is to serve
4th Infantry Division outside Fort Carson’s Gate 1, awaiting conducted as part of the Army as a voluntary motorcycle club where
Public Affairs Office the signal to head out for Bent’s Old Motorcycle Mentorship Program to teach seasoned and newer riders can create a
Fort, near La Junta. Soldiers how to perform proper preven- supportive environment of responsible
Shiny, clean motorcycles leaned on The riders were Soldiers from tive maintenance checks and services on motorcycle enjoyment and riding.
kickstands in a semicircle, as their Headquarters and Headquarters their motorcycles and how to ride safely. “They help everybody that’s a rider
riders stood by with helmets and other Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, and the According to the U.S. Army understand their bikes,” said Sgt. John
personal protective equipment in hand early morning ride Aug. 30 was one of Combat Readiness and Safety Center, Mendez, battalion master driver and
company motorcycle mentor,
Headquarters Support Company,
HHBN, 4th Inf. Div.
Soldiers learn how to identify
problems with their bikes as well
as gain knowledge from each
other, he said.
The check ride consisted of a
number of activities.
“The day before the ride, we go
over safety inspections and make
sure everyone’s ride is safe,” said
Mendez. “It’s as simple as a PMCS
on a military vehicle.”
Within the PMCS portion, is a
“T-CLOCKS” — tires, controls,
lights, oil, chassis and kickstand
— inspection, said Mendez.
The morning of the ride, the
Soldiers received a route and
safety brief by the HHBN
motorcycle mentor, Sgt. 1st
Class James Sweeney, battalion
military intelligence noncommis-
sioned-officer-in-charge, who
stressed the importance for all
Soldiers with Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, prepare for the
See Motorcycle on Page 8
battalion motorcycle check ride, Aug. 30. The riders traveled from the Kit Carson Memorial parking lot to Bent’s Old Fort, near La Junta.
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8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — Sept. 7, 2012
Battery A and Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 16th Field
Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th
Infantry Division, and the 4th Inf. Div. and Fort
Carson Mounted Color Guard stand ready in
formation to pay tribute during the monthly
retirement ceremony held at Founders Field, Aug. 29.
‘Rolling Thunder’ honors retirees
Story and photos by appreciation from the President of the said. “You’ve spent your whole life “Thank you for leading the way,”
Staff Sgt. Ruth Pagán United States, a certificate of retirement dedicated to the Army, so now this is Rios said.
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public and a certificate of authentication that your time to go out and enjoy your One retiree, Maj. Jonathan Landon,
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division accompanied an U.S. flag. family or whatever you want to do, so said to Soldiers still serving: “This is
Soldiers offered well wishes to just enjoy it.” very special to me; it means a lot, but
Seven Soldiers were honored at the the retirees. The ceremony was one way for it’s time to hand the flag on. So carry it
monthly retirement ceremony hosted “Congratulations on your careers Soldiers to show their gratitude for proudly, because I’ve worked hard to
by 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery and enjoy your retirement,” Posey what the retirees have accomplished. leave it as something to be proud of.”
Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, at Founders
Field Aug. 29.
“(These) Soldiers have spent the
last two plus decades in tremendous
service to our nation, and it is my
privilege to recognize them and to Col. Omar Jones IV,
thank them for their service to our commander, 2nd
great nation as they end their active Brigade Combat
military careers,” said Col. Omar Team, 4th Infantry
Jones IV, commander, 2nd BCT, 4th Division, pins Sgt.
Inf. Div., during the ceremony. 1st Class Christian
A formation of Soldiers from 3rd Alexander with the
Bn., 16th FA Reg., stood proud as a Meritorious Service
show of honor and respect during the Medal during a
ceremony. monthly retirement
“It’s not just standing in formation,” ceremony at
said Spc. Francisco Rios, Battery B, Founders Field, Aug.
3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg. “It’s showing 29. Alexander’s
pride and showing them that we respect wife and two sons
them for being in this long, and that we joined him while
are honored to be here and experience receiving the
the joy that they are feeling.” medal and received
“I think this is wonderful and a certificates of
great tradition,” said Spc. Nicholas appreciation.
Posey, Battery A, 3rd Bn., 16th FA Reg.
“It’s nice to be able to honor these guys
that have made it through their full
Army career.”
Retirees received the Meritorious
Service Medal as well as a certificate of
Motorcycle Mendez. “We’ll go over how to move as a group.” Ortiz. “No matter how good a rider you are, there’s
from Page 7 The check rides are focused on safety, but the always something you can improve.”
riders also have a lot of fun. The bonding that takes place between Soldiers
riders to attend motorcycle check rides. “Getting everybody together is a wonderful thing, sharing their enjoyment of riding motorcycles is
“(People) need to understand the check ride is and gives us a chance to bond in a different way,” said also important.
not just to have fun, there is training (conducted) Pfc. Marvin Ortiz, Headquarters Support Company. “People who ride two-wheels up, it’s a brother-
mid-ride … (This mentorship ride) is mainly about “It lets experienced riders share knowledge with hood, a sisterhood; it’s like a family gathering,”
freeway driving; this is the first time we’ve ridden on newer riders.” said Mendez. “It’s for everyone to get experience
the freeway,” said Sweeney. “People need to come out Ortiz said that he’s been riding for 15 years; his and have a good time.”
and participate; they’ll have a good time.” Family owns a chopperbuilding business and his first The Soldiers were appreciative of the Army
Mendez also commented on the type of training vehicle was a motorcycle, so he’s been around support of motorcycle safety as well.
Soldiers receive during motorcycle check rides. motorcycles all his life. That doesn’t preclude him “I’m grateful that the Army has placed such
“We’ll get people familiar with moving on high- from learning on the check ride, though. importance on this,” said Ortiz. “Every day you see
ways; we’ve gone over different types of terrains, “For me, coming from a different place, it’s good riders making mistakes, and the Army sees it as a way
getting people familiar with their vehicles,” said to learn everybody’s routine and knowledge,” said of improving safety. I’ll give it my full support.”

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