1. Vol. 70 No. 22 June 1, 2012
Word of the month: Excellence
Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
Capt. Brian Kern, 4th Infantry Division honor platoon, renders honors as Staff Sgt. Memorial Ceremony, May 24. Each Soldier of the honor platoon represented one
Rhyen Dailey, 4th Squadron, 10th Calvary Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th of the Soldiers who lost his life last year while serving in Afghanistan in support of
Infantry Division, holds the memorial wreath during the Mountain Post Warrior Operation Enduring Freedom.
Carson honors fallen heroes
Story and photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office
Drew Russell, Capt. Joshua Lawrence, Spc.
Christopher Mendonca, Staff Sgt. Allen McKenna,
foreign lands,” said Anderson. “Their work and
sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
Staff Sgt. Daniel Brown, Pfc. Eric Soufrine and Sgt. Anderson recognized the sacrifices and loss
Hundreds of somber faces gazed at the names, Ken Hermogino, all of whom gave their lives during endured by the loved ones of the fallen, and commended
newly chiseled into the slate rock memorial before the past year while deployed to Afghanistan in the strength displayed by the Gold Star Families.
them, personal memories of the fallen playing out support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “As you know, words cannot express the sorrow
behind many of their eyes. Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson, commanding general, that we have for each of you, due to the loss of your
Soldiers, Family members, veterans and friends 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, asked the loved one,” Anderson said. “Today, we honor their
gathered at the Mountain Post Warrior Memorial assembled Soldiers, Families and community members sacrifice and pray for your comfort and strength as
Ceremony May 24 to honor the lives of nine Fort to carry on the legacy of the fallen heroes. you make your way ahead in life.
Carson Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice “These Soldiers, like all Soldiers in service to our “No piece of paper or token can adequately
for their country. country, stepped forward and declared that they explain our shared sorrow for the loss of these
Those in attendance honored the lives of Staff would fight for our freedom, the well-being of their
Sgt. Lex Lewis, Master Sgt. Charles Price, Capt. See Fallen heroes on Page 4
fellow countrymen and the oppressed people of
Message board INSIDE
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Tickets for the Army Ball,
June 16 at 5 p.m. at the
Special Events Center, are
available at Information,
Tickets and Registration
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — June 1, 2012
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Garrison Commander:
Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
‘Mountain Warriors’
Col. David L. Grosso
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer:
Dee McNutt
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
take on new mission
By Col. James J. Mingus 2nd Brigades of the
Rick Emert
and Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Griffin 201st Afghan National
Commander and senior enlisted leader, 4th Brigade Army Corps, the Zone
Editor: Devin Fisher
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division 1 Afghan Border Police,
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland 202nd Afghan Uniformed
Happenings: Nel Lampe JALALABAD, Afghanistan — Greetings from Police and many local
Sports writer: Walt Johnson
Jalalabad. police forces have grown
It has been a month since the “Mountain Warrior” in professionalism and
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
Headquarters assumed authority from 3rd Brigade Combat capabilities since the
Team of the 25th Infantry Division, based at Schofield Mountain Warriors’
This commercial enterprise newspaper is Barracks, Hawaii, and I would like to thank the “Bronco” last deployment to
an authorized publication for members of the
Brigade for doing a tremendous job at taking the fight to eastern Afghanistan.
Department of Defense. Contents of the
Mountaineer are not necessarily the official
the enemy, partnering with and growing the capabilities Although we see their
view of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government or of the Afghan National Security Forces, and providing a skill on display every day,
the Department of the Army. Printed circulation
is 12,000 copies.
seamless transition of authority to the 4th Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division. We are sincerely grateful
the world got a glimpse of
their capabilities during the
Mingus
The editorial content of the
for their hard work and sacrifices during their 12 months attacks across Afghanistan April 15. Afghan National
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here in eastern Afghanistan. Security Forces quickly responded to the threats in their
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fcmountaineer@hotmail.com. Afghanistan along the Pakistani border, arrayed across to defeat the enemy. Although there has been much debate
The Mountaineer is posted on the the four provinces of Nangarhar, Kunar, Laghman and in the U.S. about the relationships between Afghan Security
Internet at http://csmng.com.
Nuristan, encompassing 10,000 square miles and home Forces and their partnered International Security Assistance
The Mountaineer is an unofficial
publication authorized by AR 360-1. The
to roughly 2.3 million people. Force members, an Afghan Security Guard named Alam
Mountaineer is printed by Colorado Springs This is familiar terrain for many in the brigade Baik, who was responsible for defending one of our
Military Newspaper Group, a private firm in who deployed here from 2009-2010. The brigade bases, valiantly gave his life to protect our forces, and
no way connected with the Department of the headquarters is situated in the Jalalabad “bowl,” at an was posthumously awarded the Commander’s Award for
Army, under exclusive written contract with
elevation of approximately 2,100 feet, but anywhere we go Civilian Service.
Fort Carson. It is published 49 times per year.
The appearance of advertising in this
from here is up. The Hindu Kush Mountains are some of the His example is by no means rare. Afghan security forces
publication, including inserts or supplements, tallest in the world, and every battalion has a piece of them. are fighting every day to protect the future of their country
does not constitute endorsement by the 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, “Destroyers,” and their families. They remain resolute. We can do no less.
Department of the Army or Colorado Springs is based in Nangarhar, and is working closely with the The Mountain Warriors have shed their blood here to
Military Newspaper Group, of the products or
Afghan army and police forces to secure a critical highway bring security to eastern Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Christopher
services advertised. The printer reserves the
right to reject advertisements.
supply route through the province. L. Brown, Staff Sgt. David P. Nowaczyk, both of the Lethal
Everything advertised in this publication 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, “Lethal Warriors; Spc. Jason Edens from Task Force Warhorse,
shall be made available for purchase, use or Warriors,” is in southern Kunar, working hand-in-hand 3rd BCT, 1st Armored Div.; 1st Lt. Alejo R. Thompson
patronage without regard to race, color, religion, with their partnered security forces to fight the enemy from Task Force Red Warrior; and Sgt. Jabraun S. Knox
sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical
in its support zones along the Kunar River Valley. and Sgt. Michael J. Knapp of Battery B, 1st Battalion,
handicap, political affiliation or any other
nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.
1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, “Red Warriors,” 377th Field Artillery; all made the ultimate sacrifice
If a violation or rejection of this equal and their partnered security forces are operating in northern during our time here, demonstrating the highest ideals of
opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, Kunar and southern Nuristan in some of the most remote military service and the Mountain Warrior ethos, “Having
the printer shall refuse to print advertising and challenging terrain in the world. Been Led by Love of Country.”
from that source until the violation is corrected.
1st Squadron, 13th Cavalry, “Warhorse,” from 3rd Our hearts go out to their Families and loved ones. We
For display advertising call 634-5905.
All correspondence or queries regarding
BCT, 1st Armored Division, based out of Fort Bliss, Texas, are blessed to have known them for the time we did. Their
advertising and subscriptions should be directed is now part of the Mountain Warrior team and working to leadership, friendship and presence will be sorely missed here.
to Colorado Springs Military Newspaper secure Laghman province and southern Nuristan. Their loss creates a space that words cannot describe, nor fill.
Group, 31 E. Platte Avenue, Suite 300, Our air arm, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, This is a dangerous business; our fallen heroes are a
Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 634-5905.
“Sabers,” from the 82nd Airborne Division, out of Fort testament to that, but we remain committed to the fight. We
The Mountaineer’s editorial content is
edited, prepared and provided by the Public
Bragg, N.C., provide armed reconnaissance, attack are at a crucial point in the fight. The Afghan Security Forces
Affairs Office, building 1430, room 265, Fort aviation, medical evacuation, and medium and heavy are poised to fully take the lead and secure a prosperous and
Carson, CO 80913-5119, phone 526-4144. lift operations to ensure we own the skies. Our aviators peaceful future for the people of Afghanistan. The Mountain
Releases from outside sources are so enable us to dominate the ground with their ability to Warriors will be on the leading edge of enabling that
indicated. The deadline for submissions to the
move us anywhere in the battle space and take the fight transition, realizing the fruits of many years of labor here
Mountaineer is close of business the week
before the next issue is published. The
to the enemy wherever he thinks he can hide. in eastern Afghanistan. Mountain Warriors are taking an
Mountaineer staff reserves the right to edit The 704th Brigade Support Battalion, “Blacksmiths,” active part in creating the future of Afghanistan, and history
submissions for newspaper style, clarity and continue to provide critical logistical support throughout will remember them for their sacrifice and dedication.
typographical errors. our operating area, moving supplies along roads that To the greater Colorado Springs community, 4th
Policies and statements reflected in the
would challenge all but the best drivers in the world, and Infantry Division, friends of the Mountain Warriors and
news and editorial columns represent views
of the individual writers and under no
conducting sling-load operations, moving supplies to Fort Carson: thank you from the bottom of our hearts for
circumstances are to be considered those of places where there are no roads. They accomplish these your support to our Soldiers here and our Families. You
the Department of the Army. missions while running Forward Operating Base Fenty have provided support and comfort to the loved ones of
Reproduction of editorial material is and partnering with Afghan logistical units. our fallen heroes, honoring their sacrifices and displaying
authorized. Please credit accordingly.
4th Special Troops Battalion, “Gryphons,” are providing the deepest gratitude of a grateful nation. We could not
critical enabler support to the entire brigade, ensuring that be successful without you. We can get after our mission
our forces can talk anywhere in the world, understand our here because we know our Families are in good hands.
complex battle space and provide assured mobility. And be sure to follow the Mountain Warriors on
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3. June 1, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
Obama: Nation must help shoulder burden
By Jim Garamone the war. He then spoke of the last of the nearly 4,500 that more Families will take in the months and years
American Forces Press Service casualties: Army Spc. David Hickman who was killed ahead,” he said.
by a roadside bomb in Baghdad a month before the Obama spoke directly to the Families of the
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, Va. last Americans left Iraq in December. fallen and shared what he told the Hickmans: that
— Binding the wounds of war is the priority for our The president spoke about meeting the Hickman there is no more wrenching decision as president
nation, President Barack Obama said during the Family at Fort Bragg, N.C. “Right now, the Hickmans than sending servicemembers into harm’s way.
Memorial Day observance, Monday. are beginning a very difficult journey that so many of “I can promise you that I will never do so unless
Representing all Americans, the president placed your Families have traveled before them — a journey it is absolutely necessary,” he said. “Then when we
a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns and then do, we must give our troops a clear mission and the
spoke at the Memorial Amphitheatre. full support of a grateful nation.”
“Today we come together as Americans to pray, Americans need to help the Families facing
to reflect and to remember these heroes,” he said. such tragedy, the president said.
“But tomorrow this hallowed place will once again “As a country, all of us can and should ask
belong to a smaller group of visitors … following a ourselves how we can help you shoulder a burden
well-worn path to a certain spot and kneeling in front that no one should have to bear alone.
of a familiar headstone. You are the Family and “As we honor your mothers and fathers, your
friends of the fallen.” sons and daughters who have given their last full
Those who have lost a loved one “leave a piece measure of devotion to this country, we have to ask
of yourselves beneath these trees,” Obama said. ourselves how we can support you and your Families,
“You, too, call this sanctuary home.” and give you some strength.”
The president noted that for the first time in nine The best way to help is to remember the
years Americans are not fighting and dying in Iraq. sacrifices and to remember the dead as not just a
The war in Afghanistan is winding down, he said, and line in the newspaper, but as individuals, Obama
U.S. troops deployed there will come home. “After a said. The country can honor them by meeting its
decade under the dark cloud of war, we can see the obligations to those who did come home, he added.
light of a new day on the horizon,” he said. “To all our men and women in uniform who are
With the war in Iraq over, the president put the here today, know this: The patriots who rest beneath
scale of the sacrifice in perspective. He spoke of these hills were fighting for many things — for their
the four Marines who died in a helicopter crash Families, for their flag — but above all, they were
on the first day of Operation Iraqi Freedom in March Photo by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo fighting for you,” Obama said. “As long as I am
2003. Maj. Jay Thomas Aubin, Capt. Ryan Anthony President Barack Obama delivers remarks during the president, we will make sure you and your loved ones
Beaupre, Cpl. Brian Matthew Kennedy and Staff Sgt. Memorial Day observance ceremony at Arlington will receive the benefits you’ve earned and the
Kendall Damon Watersbey were the first casualties of National Cemetery in Arlington Va., Monday. respect you deserve. America will be there for you.”
4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — June 1, 2012
Army veterans
of the Korean
War render
honors during
the Mountain
Post Warrior
Memorial
Ceremony, May
24. Families,
friends, and
Soldiers of
Fort Carson
remembered
nine Soldiers
who lost their
lives serving
in Afghanistan
in support of
Operation
Enduring
Freedom.
Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
Fallen heroes Honoring their fallen comrades is an obligation
from Page 1 survivors owe to the Family and friends left
behind, said Sgt. 1st Class Robert Weible, platoon
American heroes and our comrades,” he said. sergeant, Troop D, 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry
“These monuments of stone before you are simple, Regiment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
humble and a pale reflection of our deep and “A ceremony like this makes you proud and
genuine gratitude for your loved ones’ service sad at the same time,” said Weible, who represented
and sacrifice. They are a reminder to all of us, and McKenna during the ceremony. “I’m honored
to those who will follow, of the cost of freedom.” to be chosen to represent a good Soldier and
Following his address, Anderson and leader — to show my support to the Family.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Delosa, senior Weible said he believes the memorial will
enlisted leader, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, stand as a testament of heroism for Americans
4th Inf. Div., laid a wreath at the foot of the to look to in the future.
memorial. A Soldier from each of the fallen “Our younger generation needs to realize
heroes’ units paid formal honors, rendering a these Soldiers didn’t die in vain,” he said. “When
salute to their comrades. I get out of the military, I can come back and
The Soldiers honored during the ceremony show my Family the Soldier I served with who
set a great example for those they left behind, died in Kandahar (Afghanistan).”
said Staff Sgt. John
Hammill, infantry-
man, Company D,
1st Battalion, 67th
Armor Regiment,
2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
“Master Sgt.
Price would do
anything for his
Soldiers,” Hammill
said of his former
platoon sergeant. “In
our line of work,
especially in combat,
you don’t know if
you are going to
Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
come back, but he
went out there every Sergeant 1st Class Dale Smith, Warrior Transition Battalion,
day — he was doing Fort Stewart, Ga., and his wife, Lindsey Smith, rub their fingers
it for his Family, he over the name of one of his former Soldiers engraved on the
was doing it for his Mountain Post Warrior Memorial, May 24.
Soldiers, to make
sure that they made
it back — even if
he had to give up his
life for that.”
Following the
ceremony, the Gold Spc. Justin Biays, Company B,
Star Families paid 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry
their respects at Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
the memorial and Team, 4th Infantry Division,
collected pencil rub- collects a pencil rubbing of a
bings of their loved fallen comrade’s name during
ones’ names from the Mountain Post Warrior
the stone surface. Memorial Ceremony, May 24.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — June 1, 2012
Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
The Fort Carson Inspector General’s Office — Dining facility Friday Saturday-Sunday Monday-Thursday
will offer limited services in building 1659 June Stack Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
11-15. The IG office will reopen with full service Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
June 18 in its new location, building 1668, north of Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
the Magrath Avenue and Prussman Boulevard Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
intersection June 18. Call 526-3900 for more 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.
information. Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Self-Help Weed Control Program — Department of
Defense regulations require training for people Warfighter Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
applying pesticides on military installations. Units (Wilderness Road Complex) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
interested in participating in the program must Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
send Soldiers for training on the proper handling, LaRochelle Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
transportation and application of herbicides. Once 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
individuals are properly trained by the Directorate Dinner: Closed Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
of Public Works base operations contractor,
Soldiers can be issued the appropriate products Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance processes to include turning in excess property,
and equipment so units can treat weeds in rocked of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and reutilizing government property, web-based tools
areas around their unit facilities. Weed control cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone available, special handling of property and
training sessions for Soldiers are available the first numbers and points of contact for services: environmental needs. To schedule an orientation,
and third Monday of the month, May-September, • Facility repair/service orders — Fort contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo.
from 10 a.m. to noon in building 3708. Products Carson Support Services service order desk can be borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/turn in; Mike
and equipment will be available for Soldiers on a reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web
hand receipt. Each unit may send up to five people or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, tools; or Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil.
for training. Call 492-0166 for more information. damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon
Finance travel processing — All inbound and • Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric the second and third Wednesday of each month at
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. the Joel Hefley Community Center conference room,
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay is overflowing or emergency service is required. recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. • Facility custodial services — Call Bryan briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information.
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located in mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for
building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The hours of • Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings
operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts
office assists Soldiers with room assignments and @mail.mil. Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30
terminations. For more information call 526-9707. • Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. personnel section, and a pen to complete forms.
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection • Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary Call 526-4730/4583 for more information.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The SAMC is Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held
open to all active members and those interested in @mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon
becoming future SAMC members. The club was tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. at the education center, building 1117, room 120.
originally a U.S. Forces Command organization of • Base operations contracting officer Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs
elite noncommissioned officers but is now an representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information.
Armywide program for individuals who have met or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held
the criteria and have proven themselves to be on snow removal, grounds maintenance and the first and third Wednesday of each month.
outstanding NCOs through a board/leadership contractor response to service orders. Briefing sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier
process. Contact the SAMC president, Staff Sgt. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at Readiness Building, building 1042, room 244,
Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 for more information. 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to on a first-come, first-served basis. Soldiers must
Command Evaluation and Training Team — request latrines, for service or to report damaged be within 120 days of their expiration term of
COMET provides commanders at all levels with a or overturned latrines. service, but must attend the briefing no later than
responsive maintenance and supply assessment and The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is 30 days prior to their ETS or start of transition
training tool that improves the combat effectiveness, able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building leave. Call 526-2240/8458.
readiness and efficiency of their units’ logistical 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
programs. The team identifies supply and mainte- call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
nance weaknesses and problems, and provides hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from any
individual and unit reinforcement training based on Questions can also be submitted by email to military occupational specialty, have a general
assessments. Results remain confidential for the unit FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
commander only. COMET provides assistance in Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
the majority of maintenance and supply management Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or
areas with one-on-one training, and by conducting process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
follow-up visits. The team also conducts classes to powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers
help strengthen supply skills and improve mainte- processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family Hours of Operation
nance readiness. Contact Tim Howarth at 503-3095 members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can
or thomas.howarth3.ctr@mail.mil for information. receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of the main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards performs notary services on a walk-in basis from • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Carson 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recycle Center, building 155. Points are assigned for Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
the pounds of recyclable goods turned in and every Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
participating battalion receives money quarterly. Call Briefings • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
526-5898 for more information about the program. 526-3321.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort — is held June 12-14 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 5512/6477 for approval.
the Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room Education Center hours of operation — The
BOSS meetings are 104. This training is required for all Soldiers asked Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
held the first and third to perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
Thursday of each 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
month from 2-3:30 sergeant first class to command sergeant major, Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
p.m. at The Foxhole. chief warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Cpl. Rachael reservations are required to attend training. Classes • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Robertson at 524-2677 offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
or visit the BOSS office Graves at 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
in room 106 of The Hub for more information. Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Education Support and Army Personnel
Text “follow CarsonBOSS” to 40404 to receive Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
updates and event information. building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Repair and Utility self-help — has moved to building
7. June 1, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 7
‘Gunfighters’ team with commandos
Story and photos by In January, Soldiers of 1st We have conducted air assaults for to provide security extending from
Sgt. Daniel Schroeder Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, various missions and have removed (Tarin Kot) to Bagram Air Field,” said
25th Combat Aviation Brigade attached to 25th Combat Aviation enemy assets from the battlefield.” an Australian Special Forces commando,
Public Affairs Office Brigade, Task Force Gunfighter, joined Since the 1st Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg., who serves as a platoon commander in
the mission in Tarin Kot, continuing the from Fort Carson, began working with the 2nd Commando Reg. “‘Gunfighter’
TARIN KOT, Afghanistan — partnership with 2nd Commando 2nd Commando Reg., the combined support was critical to enable us to
During the past 11 years, U.S. and Regiment, Australian Special task force completed an average of 25 execute deep strike missions and direct
Australian soldiers formed a bond Operations Command. missions per month, provided security action particularly deep into enemy
within the walls of Multi-national Base “The Australians are great partners for patrol bases, conducted more than held territory.”
Tarin Kot, Afghanistan. In that time, to work with,” said Capt. Travis 50 special operations missions, and U.S. and Australian troops have
they shared a mission: to disrupt Galloway, fire support officer for 1st inserted more than 1,000 troops during provided security and assistance during
insurgent operations in and around the Bn., 2nd Avn. Reg. “They are highly air assault operations. the transition of responsibility to the
Uruzgan province. trained and very professional soldiers. “Our partnership has enabled us Afghan National Security forces.
The forces took the time to
foster personal relationships at
events. Recently, they attended the
Australian and New Zealand Army
Corps Day, a national day of
remembrance to honor the members
of the ANZAC, who fought at
Gallipoli against the Ottoman
Empire during World War I.
During the event, the troops
shared in food and festivities,
including an obstacle course the
participants had to overcome using
remote controlled helicopters.
“The Americans beat us badly
with the helicopters,” said the
Australian captain. “The obstacle
course helped them fine tune their
piloting skills.”
Soldiers from the Afghan National
Army and 2nd Commando Regiment,
Australian Special Operations
Command, head to a CH-47 Chinook
helicopter operated by 1st Battalion,
2nd Aviation Regiment, attached to the
25th Combat Aviation Brigade, after
completing a mission in the Uruzgan
province, Afghanistan, March 26.
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SFAT 42 arrives Soldiers hang up uniforms
at FOB Apache
By Capt. Jake Mentele area of expertise, including
Mountaineer staff
Fourteen Soldiers were honored
for their service to the nation during
a retirement ceremony Wednesday
Team, 4th Infantry Division
• 1st Sgt. Chris Pitcock, 7th
Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment,
1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
• Master Sgt. Zane Morris, 2nd
Bn., 17th Field Artillery Reg.
Security Force Assistance administration and company on Manhart Field.
Team 42, 3rd Brigade Combat advising to intelligence, tactics, Soldiers, Family and friends • Master Sgt. Brian Pals, 242nd
Team, 4th Infantry Division operations, logistics, communi- gathered to celebrate the closing Explosive Ordnance Disposal
cations and field artillery. moments of the Soldiers’ Army Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance
FORWARD OPERATING Working with the Afghan careers as they were presented their Group (EOD)
BASE APACHE, Afghanistan — National Security Forces to defeat military decorations and U.S. flags • Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Meyer,
Soldiers of Security Force Taliban fighters and prevent that had been flown over Fort Carson. 10th Combat Support Hospital
Assistance Team 42, from the 3rd Afghanistan from harboring The Soldiers’ spouses received • Sgt. 1st Class David Lee,
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry terrorists, members of SFAT 42 certificates of appreciation and a 10th CSH
Division, arrived at Forward recently completed their first rose in recognition of their service. • Staff Sgt. Ismal Hermosillo, 1st
Operating Base Apache, in the operation in the Zabul province. Those retiring were: Bn., 66th Armor Reg., 1st BCT,
Zabul province of Afghanistan, in This was the first opportunity • Lt. Col. Leif Gunhus, North American 4th Inf. Div.
early May to partner with and assist that SFAT 42 had to understand Aerospace Defense Command and • Staff Sgt. Guillermo Allen, 7th
Afghan National Army forces. how the Afghan unit operates on a U.S. Northern Command Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg, 1st BCT,
The “Iron” Brigade Soldiers day-to-day basis, and to see SFAT • Maj. Shawn Shulze, 230th Financial 4th Inf. Div.
moved on to the FOB to find the 42’s presence can enhance the Management Company, 43rd • Staff Sgt. Cedric Woodyard, 1st
castle ruins of the Macedonian unit’s ability to operate and sustain Special Troops Battalion, Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., 1st BCT, 4th
leader, Alexander the Great, who themselves in the future, said 43rd Sustainment Brigade Inf. Div.
settled in the area during his Capt. Jonathan Fitzgerald, team • Sgt. Maj. Felipe Ogas, Rear • Staff Sgt. Wesley Verner, 7th Sqdn.,
conquest of the Persian Empire executive officer, assigned to Detachment, 3rd Brigade Combat 10th Cav. Reg, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
around 300 B.C. Headquarters and Headquarters • Staff Sgt. Jason Gohn, 2nd
“I was a history major in Company, 64th Brigade Support Bn., 77th FA Reg.
college and learned about Battalion, 3rd BCT. • Sgt. Merita Lee, 10th CSH
Alexander the Great,” said 1st Lt. “This is definitely a unique and
John Fellows, SFAT 42 company challenging mission we are under- The next Fort Carson
adviser, attached to Company D, taking, and I’m confident we will monthly post retirement
1st Battalion, 8th Infantry make a difference,” said Fitzgerald. ceremony takes place
Regiment, 3rd BCT. Working side by side, SFAT June 27 at 3:30 p.m. at
“It’s exciting to trace the foot- 42 has built a rapport with its Founders Plaza.
prints of a great historical figure I Afghan partners with the hope
learned about in textbooks,” he said. that one day it will lead to a
Each member of SFAT 42 long-lasting partnership for future
deployed to provide a specific generations, he said.
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