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Oct. 22, 2021 Vol. 79, No. 42
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Published in the interest of the Fort Carson Community. Visit the Fort Carson website at http://www.carson.army.mil.
Competition hits mark
Photo by Pfc. Brenda Salgado
A candidate performs a demolition test during the Best Sapper Competition competition from Oct. 12-15, where the competitors were tested on various
Oct. 13 at Fort Carson. Twenty Soldiers competed in the 36th Engineer Brigade’s subjects, such as sapper knowledge and physical fitness. See more on pages 12-13.
DES inks alliance for crime tips
By Scott Prater that occur on Fort Carson. Crime Stoppers will relay anonymously through PPACS online at https://www.
Mountaineer staff those tips to Fort Carson police, while preserving the crimestop.net or by calling 719-634-STOP (7867).
anonymity of the reporter. “We are honored to provide this important
Fort Carson’s Directorate of Emergency Services A local nonprofit organization primarily staffed service to members of the military as well as their
has entered a new partnership with a local crime- by volunteers, PPACS aims to aid in reducing the Families,” said Don Addy, CEO, PPACS. “The ability
reporting agency. crime rate in the Pikes Peak Region — El Paso and to provide anonymous tips through an organization
In an effort to deter criminals and solve crimes, Teller Counties, by helping law enforcement agencies that is not related to law enforcement should help
DES announced recently that it has formed a solve crime and bring fugitives to justice. encourage more tips and guarantee a safer home
partnership with Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers Callers who contact PPACS are assured of base for military Families.”
(PPACS) to provide services for the Mountain Post. complete anonymity and, if their information results Since its inception in 1981, Pikes Peak Area Crime
The partnership will offer Soldiers and their Families in an arrest and conviction, they will receive a cash
a means to safely and anonymously report crimes award. Individuals may submit information safely and See Crime on Page 4
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Commentary
SHARP program effort to educate
By Headquarters, Department of the Army, deputy
MOUNTAINEER
Commanding General:
Maj. Gen. David M. Hodne
Garrison Commander: Col. Nate Springer
chief of staff Garrison Public Affairs Officer: Dee McNutt
Chief, Print and Web Communications:
What is it? Rick Emert
The Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response
Editor: Aleah M. Castrejon
and Prevention (SHARP) program is an integrated,
proactive effort to end sexual harassment and sexual Staff writer: Scott Prater
assault within the ranks. Sports writer: Walt Johnson
Army civilians are integral members of the total Army
Layout/graphics: Jeanne Mazerall
team and deserve the same level of support as Soldiers
and Family members. As such, the Army obtained an
exception to DOD policy that allows the Army to provide What continued efforts are planned for the future? This commercial enterprise newspaper
is an authorized publication for members of the
SHARP services to Army civilians — both appropriated The Army will continue with efforts to: Department of Defense. Contents of the Mountaineer
and non-appropriated fund civilians — whether employed • Develop a new SHARP Regulation as informed by are not necessarily the official view of, or endorsed
by, the U.S. Government or the Department of the
stateside or overseas. the efforts of the DOD-approved Independent Review Army. Printed circulation is 8,000 copies.
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The Army continually reviews, assesses and enhances The materials will be fielded in early fiscal year 2022. The Mountaineer is posted online at
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the SHARP Program to provide the best quality support and •R ollout a self-care curriculum for SHARP The Mountaineer is an unofficial publication
services to Soldiers, Army civilians and Family members. Professionals to get the help they need for vicarious authorized by AR 360-1. The Mountaineer is
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News
Colin Powell passes at 84
By Nick Simeone
DOD News
Editor’s note: The following story was localized
to include Colin Powell’s time at Fort Carson. In June
1981, Powell became assistant division commander for
Operations of the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
at Fort Carson until August 1982.
Retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, who was an
ROTC cadet, rose to become the first Black chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the youngest, and later
served as secretary of state, died Monday at Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda,
Maryland. He was 84.
Although he was fully vaccinated, his family
said in a statement that he died of complications
from COVID-19.
“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband,
father, grandfather and a great American,” Powell’s
family said in a statement.
With a degree from the City University of New
York, Powell was commissioned in 1958. By the time
his nearly half-century career in public service had Courtesy photo
ended, the son of Jamaican immigrants had in many Retired Army Gen. Colin Powell delivers the opening remarks during the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington,
ways come to symbolize the American dream. He D.C., May 26, 2013. In June 1981, Powell became assistant division commander for Operations of the 4th Infantry
was a Black American who began his journey in a Division (Mechanized) at Fort Carson until August 1982.
segregated nation while rising to the highest levels in
government. His career was capped by his oversight Senior positions cadet to Soldier-statesman as an achievement that
of the 1991 Gulf War while chairman of the Joint Powell also served as the senior military could only happen in America.
Chiefs and later as secretary of state during the advisor to Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger “Mine is a story of a Black kid of no early
administration of President George W. Bush. and as national security advisor to President Ronald promise from an immigrant family of limited means
As chairman, Powell also presided over the U.S. Reagan. He helped to guide the U.S. invasion of who was raised in the South Bronx and somehow
invasions of Panama in 1989 and Somalia in 1992, as Grenada in 1983 that was carried out in response rose to become the national security advisor to the
well as dozens of other U.S. military operations overseas. to a communist threat on the island. Three years president of the United States and then chairman of
He was guided by his belief that when the U.S. military later, he also was instrumental in U.S. retaliation the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Powell wrote in his 1995
acts, it should do so with overwhelming force and only for a terrorist attack at a West Berlin disco blamed autobiography “My American Journey.” “It is a story
when the goals are clear and attainable — a philosophy on Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi in which two of service and Soldiering. It is a story about the people
that came to be known as the Powell Doctrine. American servicemen were killed. who helped make me what I am.”
After the Persian Gulf War, Powell received a At Powell’s retirement from the military in 1993, During his military career, Powell served in a
Congressional Gold Medal, struck in his honor, and President Bill Clinton described the four-star general’s variety of command and staff positions in the U.S.
the Presidential Medal of Freedom. career as “a victory for the American dream, for the and overseas, including as a platoon leader in West
At his retirement Powell was awarded a second principle that, in our nation, people can rise as far Germany at the peak of the Cold War, a battalion
Presidential Medal of Freedom, this one with as their talent, their capacity, their dreams, and their commander in South Korea, as well as two tours
distinction. Later that year, Queen Elizabeth II made discipline will carry them.”
him an honorary Knight Commander of the Bath. In fact, Powell has described his career from See Powell on Page 4
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Crime creating greater awareness about its services
and effectiveness in the local area, and that
From Page 1 developing partnerships is vital toward
that mission. As an example, PPACS and the
Stoppers tips have resulted in over 3,700 Housing and Building Association (HBA) of
felony arrests, leading to the recovery of Colorado Springs announced a partnership
over $10 million in property, narcotics earlier this summer that attempts to curtail
and cash. It essentially provides an theft from local buildings and construction
interface between law enforcement sites. Through the Crime Stoppers program
agencies and citizens who may have and tip line, the HBA is now offering
knowledge of crimes or the identities or multiple $1,000 rewards for information
whereabouts of wanted felons or people that leads to the arrest of construction site
suspected of crimes. thieves and vandals.
PPACS is a member of Crime Stoppers Along those lines, Mountain Post law Stock image
USA, the nationwide network that helps enforcement leaders see a considerable
solve crimes and identify suspects wanted benefit to the alliance. commander of the 759th Military Police provide tips of incidents of domestic
by local agencies by allowing individuals “We understand that sometimes Battalion. “Crime Stoppers provides violence, drug use and other crimes on
to provide anonymous tips regarding people may not feel comfortable reporting us information while maintaining the the installation. Oftentimes, these crimes
criminal activity. It operates separately for their own safety or relationship to the anonymity of the witness/complainant. I happen in isolated venues, but the impact
from law enforcement. subject,” said Lt. Col. Ranjini Danaraj, am hopeful that this means of reporting is devastating to our community and
Addy said the organization has a goal of director of Emergency Services and and the incentive of a reward, will the Army.”
Powell administration in 2011, and
gays and lesbians have since
From Page 3 been able to serve openly.
Powell said he supported the
in Vietnam. There, he served as an advisor to the revision, acknowledging that
South Vietnamese army and later as a senior views on gays in the military
commander in the 23rd Infantry Division. He received and public life had evolved.
the Soldier’s Medal after surviving a helicopter When the U.S. was
crash in which he pulled comrades from the burning attacked by al-Qaida terrorists
wreckage and the Purple Heart after being injured on Sept. 11, 2001, Powell
by a booby-trap while on patrol. They are among had already retired from the
more than a dozen military decorations he received, military. But he was called
including the Legion of Merit. back to government service
that year to serve as President
Civil rights struggle George W. Bush’s secretary of
Powell’s rapid rise through the military coincided state. In the aftermath of the
with the struggle Black Americans were facing attacks, Powell was tasked with
during the tumult of the civil rights movement of building the case at the U.N.
the 1960s. In his autobiography, he drew a vivid that Iraq’s alleged possession
contrast between the sacrifices that he and other of weapons of mass destruction
Black American Soldiers were making for the war in Courtesy photo posed an acute threat to the
Vietnam and the reality they faced upon returning to U.S. Army Gen. Colin Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks via satellite U.S. and the world.
a segregated South. He described how, as a wounded to the Pentagon while visiting troops during Operation Desert Shield. In June 1981, In an address to the U.N.
combat veteran, he was refused service at a restaurant Powell became assistant division commander for Operations of the 4th Infantry Security Council during the
in Georgia despite having risked his life for his Division (Mechanized) at Fort Carson until August 1982. final days before the 2003
country in the far-off war in Asia. Iraq invasion, Powell laid out
Upon becoming chairman of the Joint Chiefs of a coalition of forces to go to war to liberate the tiny a detailed case about the threat posed by Saddam Hussein’s
Staff under President George H.W. Bush in 1989, Powell emirate. A year later, the U.S. military landed on alleged weapons program. “There can be no doubt that
presided over the military in a world being reshaped the beaches of Somalia to help feed a nation in the Saddam Hussein has biological weapons and the capability
by the end of the Cold War and the collapse of the grip of a widespread famine. to rapidly produce more,” he said, adding that the Iraqi
Soviet Union. It was his experience in Vietnam, he leader was also working to acquire nuclear components.
would later write, that helped inform his judgment ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’
about when to use military force when he served as Then came the beginning of President Bill Clinton’s Remorse on Iraq
the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. administration and with it a pledge by the incoming When no weapons were found after the invasion,
“Have a clear political objective and stick to it. president to lift the ban preventing gays and lesbians from and it became clear that the U.S. and others had acted,
Use all the force necessary, and do not apologize serving openly in the military. While he and the rest of in part, on the basis of faulty intelligence, Powell
for going in big if that is what it takes,” he wrote. the military leadership opposed the change, Powell was recalled his testimony as a painful “blot” on his
“Decisive force ends wars quickly and, in the long credited with crafting a compromise known as “don’t ask, record. He said he deeply regretted his presentation
run, saves lives. Whatever threats we faced in the don’t tell” in which homosexuals entering the military and acknowledged that those who had provided the
future, I intended to make these rules the bedrock would not be asked about their sexual orientation and U.S. with such information were wrong. He announced
of my military counsel.” would be allowed to serve as long as they kept it private. his resignation as secretary of state the next year.
Almost immediately after becoming chairman, Powell rejected analogies made at the time to racial By the time his career in public service had ended,
Powell faced a crisis in Panama, where longtime U.S. integration within the military. Powell had become as influential a military figure as he
ally Gen. Manuel Noriega had annulled an election “I continued to see a fundamental distinction. Requiring was a policy maker; he continued to appear as a frequent
earlier in the year and had also been indicted in the people of different color to live together in intimate situations commentator on public affairs programs and in interviews.
U.S. on drug charges. U.S. troops invaded the country is far different from requiring people of different sexual He also served on boards, delivered speeches around the
in December 1989 to remove him. That was followed orientation to do so,” he wrote in his autobiography. world, and created the charity America’s Promise, which
by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, prompting the U.S. and “Don’t ask, don’t tell” was repealed by the Obama works to help disadvantaged children.
Oct. 22, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER 5
Military
Going to California A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry
Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat
Team, 4th Infantry Division, prepares to
ground guide a vehicle onto a train Oct. 12
in preparation for training at the National
Training Center at Fort Irwin, California.
‘Warhorse’ Brigade
begins movement to NTC
Photo by Sgt. James Geelen
By Sgt. Gabrielle Pena ahead of their deployment to the National Training “The Soldiers are tasked with loading the vehicles
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, Center at Fort Irwin, California, Oct. 13 at Fort Carson. onto the trains,” said Maj. Aaron Hilty, operations officer
4th Infantry Division The movement of the brigade’s nearly 2,000 for 52nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd SBCT. “We
pieces of equipment signals the beginning of the are loading all of our equipment, our rolling stock.”
Soldiers with 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers’ rotation at NTC, which is expected to last
4th Infantry Division, continued rail load operations approximately 30 days. See NTC on Page 10
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One of the many displays at 1st Space Brigade’s annual safety day Oct. 7
Fatalities in featured a totaled car stemming from a drinking and driving accident in
2010, when a specialist killed two of his fellow Soldiers. With potentially
the Army dangerous cold weather right around the corner and the holiday season
in sight, the brigade chose this day to address common safety issues.
have increased
from last
year, not just
with simple
mishaps, but
with suicide
as well. Today
is a day to
reflect on that Sending Soldiers off safely
Story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Rognstad to make sure we are doing the things on and off
and remember 1st Space Brigade duty to take care of ourselves and our brothers and
sisters in arms, as well as our Families.”
Before the Oct. 8-11 holiday weekend, the 1st One impactful display was a totaled car from an
those who Space Brigade conducted an annual safety day — an accident involving a specialist who chose to drink
informative, informal morning filled with booths and drive and killed two of his fellow Soldiers in
have gone and displays designed to keep Soldiers and their
loved ones safe. With potentially dangerous cold
the accident.
“Soldiers seeing something like that up close
weather right around the corner and a long holiday — that has an impact on other Soldiers,” said Capt.
before us, to weekend in sight, the brigade chose Oct. 7 to address
common safety issues.
Chris Gramling with 1st Space Brigade. “It makes
it a lot more real than just hearing about it. So, to
Booths and displays ranging from household have a day where you get to see the dangers of what
make sure we electrical safety to outdoor winter preparedness a night of drinking can do if you choose to drive,
— to the dangers of alcohol — dotted Iron Horse will hopefully deter that next Soldier from ruining
are doing the Park amidst a backdrop of autumn colors on a
beautiful fall day.
not only his career, but his life.”
Pfc. Nathaniel Jones, 1st Space Brigade, said
Col. Donald K. Brooks, commander, 1st Space the event was informative, especially the electrical
things on and Brigade, reflected on the meaning of the event.
“Fatalities in the Army have increased from last
safety booth.
“(The booth) just gives you a better understanding
year, not just with simple mishaps, but with suicide of the potential hazards that are all around you,” he
off duty to as well,” Brooks said. “Today is a day to reflect on said. “Days like today teach you to not sweat the
that and remember those who have gone before us, small stuff.”
take care of
El Paso
ourselves and County’s
Search and
Rescue team
our brothers displays a
booth Oct.
7 at the
and sisters 1st Space
Brigade’s
in arms, as
well as our
“ Safety Day.
The day was
designed to
keep Soldiers
and their
loved ones
Families. safe through
educational
Col. Donald K. Brooks booths.
Oct. 22, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER 7
Military briefs
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The loading of equipment is a training event for Soldiers as it
prepares them for movement and rapid deployment at a moment’s notice.
“It is part of our (mission essential task list) tasks where we can
move ourselves to any theater in support of any scale ground combat
operations,” Hilty said.
Soldiers in each battalion are carefully trained to conduct rail
loading operations and work together to get all the equipment loaded
onto the train to NTC.
“We are given five days to do this,” said 2nd Lt. James H. Brown
with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd SBCT. “We have to have
all of the vehicles gone to get to Fort Irwin so we can train for NTC.”
Once the equipment arrives at NTC and is unloaded, the brigade
will move on to the next step of the training rotation: certification of
the brigade’s ability to respond to combat operations.
Photo by Sgt. Gabrielle Pena “The National Training Center is an exercise for us to certify
A Soldier with 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry that we have cohesive and lethal teams that are able to respond to
Division, prepares a train cart for vehicle loading Oct. 12 in preparation for training at the National our nation’s crises,” said Col. Andrew Kiser, commander, 2nd SBCT.
Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. The movement of the brigade’s nearly 2,000 pieces of equipment The brigade is expected to complete its deployment to NTC by
signals the beginning of the Soldiers’ rotation at NTC, which is expected to last approximately 30 days. the end of the month.
Briefs corner titled “CIF Appointments” or call
719-526-3321 and a customer service
office is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The office will be closed from 7:30-
to 12:30 p.m.; closed federal holidays.
Call 526-0890 for details.
From Page 7 representative will assist with scheduling. 9 a.m. for training and will open 9 a.m. Army Field Support Battalion (AFSBn)-
to 3:30 p.m. every Friday. A face-to- Carson — The facility located at building
OCIE turn in — Soldiers do not have Hours of operation face personal property counseling 1525 does not launder all of the Soldier’s
to wait for clearing papers to schedule Directorate of Public Works work briefing is mandatory for JPPSO. At Organizational Clothing and Individual
organizational clothing and individual orders — Directorate of Public Works this time, the self-counseling option Equipment (OCIE) as directed by Army
equipment (OCIE) turn in. Soldiers Business Operations and Integration to process applications through the Support Command (ASC), Annex A,
can schedule appointments for 120 Division Work Management Defense Personal Property System which provides a list of non-OCIE and
days out from permanent change of Branch, located in building 1219, (DPS) is not authorized. JPPSO is OCIE authorized to be laundered by
station (PCS), expiration-term of service is responsible for processing work located in the Mountain Post Soldier the AFSBn laundry facility. Annex A is
(ETS), or retirement with a signed orders (Facilities Engineering Work Center at 6351 Wetzel Ave., building posted at the Central Issue Facility (CIF)
memorandum by the Soldier’s company Requests, DA Form 4283). The 1525, cubicle B. Call 526-3755 to and laundry facility in building 1525.
commander approving early turn in of Work Management Branch is open schedule a DPS appointment. Soldiers are responsible to clean their
OCIE equipment. The other option is for processing work orders and other Medical Activity Correspondence OCIE prior to turning it in to the CIF.
for Soldiers to schedule on their own 90 in-person support from 7-11:30 a.m. Department office hours — The The CIF will not accept OCIE turn in
days out from PCS, ETS or retirement Monday-Friday. Afternoon customer Correspondence (Release of Information) that is not clean or free of dirt and debris
with a copy of their orders. To schedule support is by appointment only and Office in the Patient Administration regardless of the serviceability criteria.
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Community
Strong Soldier competition
Event tests
top athletes
Story and photo by Walt Johnson “There are thousands of other places
Mountaineer staff the competitors could be, but they chose
to be here,” Falls said. “We also have
Soldiers and Family members several staff members and volunteers
gathered at Waller Fitness Center here to make sure everything goes well.
Saturday to take part in the annual Safety is our top priority, so we want to
Strong Soldier competition. The make sure the competitors know safety
event is one of the top strength and is first and how they do is second. This
conditioning events held on post event is designed for people to fail, so
each year, and it measures each we want to see how much they can
person’s willpower to fight through do knowing they won’t be able to do
difficult challenges. all the events successfully.”
David Falls, manager, Ivy The competition had multiple
Physical Fitness Center, said the events, with the top two finishers in
goal of the lifting series each year is each squaring off in the championship
to test individuals’ strength, fitness round to determine the winner. The
and mental toughness. This year events included:
Falls put together a competition • Stone lift
beyond any of his past events. The • Log press, where the competitors
competition proved to be intense, had one minute to complete as
leaving competitors lying flat on many repetitions as they could.
their face or back after completing Fort Carson Soldier Jonathan Howard Ray carries heavy weights during the last competition
each exhausting test. See Competition on Page 14 event during the Strong Soldier Competition Saturday at Waller Fitness Center.
DES highlight
Editor’s note: The following article mandatory for all Soldiers living in
was written by the Directorate the barracks. Finally, it gives
of Emergency Services division commanders websites to develop their
chiefs to inform the Fort Carson unit crime prevention programs. The
community of current policies and policy letter is available on the Fort
procedures. Visit https://www. Carson portal at: http://installation.
carson.army.mil/, and follow carson.army.mil/USAG/Garrison%20 Center at 719-526-2333. Dispatchers year. Before decorating the house or
Facebook @USArmyFortCarson Commanders%20Policy%20Letters/ are on staff 24/7. putting costumes on the kids, review
for the most updated information Forms/AllItems.aspx. Calling 911 for non-emergencies the following Halloween fire safety
and procedures. ties up the 911 lines when there are tips to prevent fire and fire damage.
Emergency Communications emergency situations. Inappropriate use
Security access control Center (ECC) of the 911 system wastes resources Decorating
Crime prevention policy — All Understanding when to call 911 and ties up lines in the 911 center. • Decorations are the item first
Fort Carson personnel are reminded — Call 911 when someone is hurt ignited in an estimated average
to review the Fort Carson Garrison or in danger, in immediate need of a Fire and emergency services of 900 reported home structure
Commander’s crime prevention policy, police response, in immediate need Halloween fire safety: prevent fires per year.
Command Policy Memorandum of fire response or in immediate fires while trick or treating — • Keep decorations far away from
GC Policy 14. This memo identifies need of a medical response. Trick-or-treat hours on Fort Carson are open flames and other heat
basic techniques to protect Army and Do not call 911 for directions to Oct. 31 from 4-8 p.m. Halloween is sources, such as lightbulbs and
personal property. It requires that a building, if the electricity has gone a festive time, full of spooky jack-o’- heaters. Remember to keep all
Army property will be secured in out, bicycle is missing or reporting an lanterns, scary costumes and plenty of exits clear of decorations so
accordance with applicable regulations incident that occurred quite a while sweet treats. Unfortunately, it’s also nothing blocks escape routes.
and prohibits the storage of CTA- ago and there is no danger. one of the most common holidays for • Try a battery-operated candle or
50 equipment in privately owned If in doubt, err on the side of fires. According to the National Fire glow stick in jack-o’-lanterns.
vehicles. It also provides guidance on caution and call 911. For non- Incident Reporting System, more than Take precautions when using
the use of Fort Carson Form 2031-E, emergency situations, call the 10,000 fires are reported over a three-
the Personal Property Record, which is Emergency Communications day period around Halloween every See DES on Page 1512 MOUNTAINEER | Oct. 22, 2021 Oct. 22, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER 13
Feature
Photo by Spc. Scyrrus Corregidor
Candidates exercise
together Oct. 13
during the Best
Sapper Competition
held at Fort Carson.
Each team consisted
of two Soldiers — for
a total of 10 teams —
who worked together
throughout the
competition.
A Best Sapper Competition
candidate performs a
demolition test Oct. 13
at Fort Carson. The
sappers were tested on
their knowledge of various
tactical skills throughout
the four-day competition.
A Best Sapper
Competition candidate
rappels down a rock wall
Oct. 13 at Fort Carson.
Photo by Pfc. Brenda Salgado Photo by Spc. Scyrrus Corregidor
Engineers host
estcompetition
apper
By Sgt. Kelsey Simmons commander, 36th Eng. Bde. “In the consisted of a welcome brief and the competitors ran into their battalion Beavor and Sadvary will be competing
4th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office Army, engineers and sappers never do first event — a demolition test. The area, where the ceremony announcing alongside other sapper teams in the
anything alone.” second day was comprised of the Army the winners was held. Lt. Gen. Robert Flowers Best Sapper
Twenty Soldiers competed in the The competition was designed to Combat Fitness Test, a round robin Breathless, sweaty and tired, Competition held at Fort Leonard
36th Engineer Brigade’s Best Sapper challenge the participants physically challenge and a night land navigation Capt. Zachary Beavor and 1st Lt. Wood, Missouri. The competition
Competition from Oct. 12-15 at and mentally, as well as test their event. On day three, the Soldiers had David Sadvary, with Fort Carson’s 4th will challenge the Army’s best sapper
Fort Carson. tactical proficiency. to complete a poncho raft construction Engineer Battalion, were announced teams in a demanding, continuous
Soldiers from various installations “It’s about forming teams and test, swimming challenge, sapper as the winners of the Best Sapper and realistic simulated operational
across the nation made up 10, two-man building bonds so we can fight and win stakes and a 12-mile ruck march. The Competition. environment. The victorious team will
teams to participate in the four-day our nation’s wars,” Barbina said. “The fourth and final day was filled with a “We’re feeling pretty good,” said claim the title as the Army’s best sapper
competition hosted by the 4th Engineer bond they’ve formed over the last four multi-mile run with various events, Sadvary. “We’re happy to be done, team for 2022.
Battalion, 36th Eng. Bde. days is one I hope they’ll keep for the such as uphill sandbag carries, tire happy to get after it and happy to win “We’re really proud to represent
“Best Sapper is about teamwork,” rest of their lives.” flips, sled drags and more. for our battalion and our home turf.” the Vanguard,” Beavor said. “We’re
said Col. Anthony Barbina, The first day of the competition Following the final event, Following this competition, coming to win it.”14 MOUNTAINEER | Oct. 22, 2021
Fire Prevention Week Competition
From Page 11
•D eadlift, where 20 kilos were added after each
successful lift
•S led pull that included weight
The finale was a lift that the top two finishers had to hold
longer than their competitor to win the event.
Noah Brooks, a competitor, said he watched strongman
competitions on TV, and the competitors always seemed to
be the big muscular type. Brooks, being an average size, said
he wanted to show this event is for everyone.
“I look at guys with big muscles doing these events,
and initially I was just going to watch today,” Brooks said.
“Then I decided I wanted to see what I could do to represent
the small guys. I’m here to compete and see what I can do.”
Evan Bolder has been weightlifting since 2015 and said
the appeal to weight training for him is to test himself each
week by seeing what he can accomplish.
“My personal best (in the actual bar) is 400 (pounds), and
I want to see if I can reach 450 (pounds) today,” Bolder said.
Bolder had another mountain he had to climb in order to
be the top lifter in his category, which he was, because he had
to face off against the defending champion, Jonathan Howard
Ray. Bolder said the challenge of facing Ray would have been
enough, but he knew this would be Ray’s last event as an
active-duty Soldier, and he thought that would motivate him
to be even better than he has been in previous years.
Ray said the same thing as he said before the event, he
was looking forward to it being his last event as an active-duty
Soldier, but he also said he looked forward to competing
each year because it was a fun event.
“I won last year and the Summer Lift-A-Thon in addition
to setting the record at Garcia gym this year,” Ray said.
“So, it makes me feel good to know that I have that kind of
respect in the community.”
Bolder said he was ready to face the “ultimate lifter” at
Fort Carson.
“I PCS before the next competition … and he is retiring, so I
may not get the chance to challenge myself against a person like
him again,” Bolder said. “So, I’m ready to see what I can do.”
At the end of the event many competitors were smiling
and relieved that the grueling event was over.
Photo by Scott Prater
Lt. Jason Romaniec, Fort Carson firefighter and emergency medical technician,
provides a guided tour of a Fort Carson Fire Department tower truck to Gabriel and
Natalie Villanueva, Family members of Sgt. Quiroz Salvador, outside of the Exchange
Oct. 8. Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services observed National Fire Prevention
Week by hosting several events each day from Oct. 4 to Oct. 8 at on-post schools,
child development centers and facilities. This year’s National Fire Prevention Week
theme was “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” The campaign’s focus was to educate
community members about the simple, but important, actions people can take to
keep themselves and those around them safe. “It’s important to learn the different
sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms,” said Cody Fein, assistant chief,
Fort Carson Fire Department. “Make sure everyone in the home understands the Photo by Walt Johnson
sounds of the alarms and knows how to respond.” Fort Carson Soldier Luis Hidalgo lifts weights during the Strong
Soldier Competition Saturday at Waller Fitness Center.Oct. 22, 2021 | MOUNTAINEER 15
DES don’t require long-trailing fabric.
Costumes with a mask should
• Talk to children and remind
them to stay away from open
Police Provost Marshal Division
No ‘puffing’ allowed —
From Page 11 have eye holes large enough to flames, including jack-o’- Leaving an unattended motor
clearly see through to prevent lanterns with candles inside. vehicle running, commonly referred
real candles and ensure they trips or falls near dangerous or Provide them with flashlights or to as “puffing,” is in violation of
are always visible. Place the flammable items. glow sticks to carry for lighting Colorado law and Fort Carson
lit pumpkins away from as part of their costume. policy. Colorado Revised Statute 42-
flammable materials, • Use flame retardant 4-1206 prohibits a person to leave
driveways, doorsteps, materials. an unlocked motor vehicle running,
walkways and yards or • Avoid long trailing or unless a remote starter system is
any place where trick-or- bulky costumes that could used and adequate security measures
treaters may walk. catch fire. are in place. Further, Fort Carson
• Use flashlights as • Review how to “Stop! Garrison Commander’s Policy Letter
alternatives to candles Drop! And Roll!” #14 states that privately owned
or torch lights when with children. vehicles will not be left unattended
decorating walkways • Use flashlights or glow while running. If cited under the
and yards. sticks to light the way Colorado law, violators can face
• Many fires occur because at night, do not handle a $50 fine and if cited under the
decorations are too close lit candles. Garrison Commander’s policy,
to a heat source. Have a fun and safe citations will be referred to the
Halloween by following these violator’s chain of command for
Costumes fire safety tips. As Halloween action. A question that often comes
Dressing up in costumes falls at the end of Fire up is, why do these laws and policies
is the biggest Halloween Prevention Month, everyone exist? The simple answer is crime
tradition and it is done by both must take extra precautions prevention. According to the Auto
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festivities. Some Halloween holiday. For more fire safety Center, 2,484 vehicles were stolen in
costumes are flammable and information, contact The Colorado Springs during 2020 and
made of bulky materials, which Fort Carson Fire Prevention according to the group Coloradans
can be a safety hazard. Follow Office at 719-503-3473 (FIRE) Against Auto Theft, about 50% of
these fire safety tips when or visit NFPA’s Halloween motor vehicles that were stolen
dressing up for Halloween: website at https://www. have the keys in them at the time
• Choose costumes that Stock image nfpa.org/halloween. of the offense.
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community briefs. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact soon as possible.
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Fathers, sons take heart
Commentary by Capt. Jeremy Pruitt him, particularly with relationships, but is definitely This verse emerges from the context of
Chaplain, 3rd Assault Helicopter Battalion, overbearing. He does, however, seem to desire relationship dynamics, and it provides the basis
4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, the best for Legolas. Like most fathers, Thranduil for reducing conflict and encouraging trust and
4th Infantry Division has character flaws. He is prideful, arrogant and intimacy. These notable qualities should consume our
selfish. Legolas sees these flaws, and though he minds, and when they do, that is, when we choose
One of my favorite movies is “The Hobbit: The loves his father and seeks to meet his approval, he to consistently fix our own thoughts and actions on
Battle of Five Armies.” In the film, Legolas, an elf, also disdains these apparent failures. In contrast them, they serve to compel us to think, to want and
is part of the woodland realm of the Elvish kingdom to his father’s moral failures, Legolas expresses to act for the best in others.
and his father Thranduil is king. Their relationship consistent integrity and character. Tension between Relationships are messy, especially as children
appears to be precarious at them grows. Critical mass is reached when Thranduil become adults. I am a father of four adult children,
best. Tension between them threatens to kill the love interest of Legolas, who I speak from experience. As boys become men it is
is clear. Thranduil rules with steps in to express that if Thranduil wishes to harm a difficult transition for both fathers and sons. The
absolute power. Legolas loves her, he would have to kill Legolas first. From this well-being of that relationship requires the diligence
and respects his father, but intense moment, the story progresses with no further and determination of both, if there is to be long term,
his differing priorities development in their relationship depicted. healthy development. Don’t be like Thranduil and
and more compassionate Let me commend you to consider this Legolas and let the story of your relationships simply
values provide a wedge example and these relationship dynamics in light drop off into the abyss of tension and separation.
of separation. Like many of Philippians 4:8, which says, “Finally, brethren, Take Philippians 4:8 to heart. Whether you’re a father
fathers and sons today, they whatever things are true, whatever things are or a son, apply this verse to yourself first. Then, be
struggle to navigate freedom, noble, whatever things are just, whatever things intentional and apply it to your relationship. But,
maturity and manhood. are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever fathers, you really should take the lead. As you
Thranduil obviously things are of good report, if there is any virtue surrender to the authority and direction of God’s
wants the best for his and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate word, the Lord will develop you and deepen your
son. He is protective of on these things.” most important relationships.
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and service schedule.
Chapel briefs
Protestant Women of the Chapel — The RSO can
be reached at 719-526-5279 or visit https://www.facebook.
com/pwocfortcarson.
Editors note: See www.fortcarsonmountaineer.com for the complete list of community briefs and chapel Native American prayer/spiritual services — The
schedules. Due to the COVID-19 closures and cancellations, contact the respective points of contact for He Ska Akicita (White Mountain Warriors) hosts Inipi
updated information. Many religious support activities have moved to a digital platform. (sweat lodge) services at Turkey Creek Ranch, but are
suspended until further notice. Contact Michael Hackwith
Facebook — Search “4ID and Fort Carson NeXt Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ at 285-5240 for more information and protocols. Chaplain
Religious Support Office” for events and schedules: chapelnextfortcarson for details. sponsor is Capt. Charlene Cheney, 53rd Signal Battalion,
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Carson-622517474897811 for livestreaming. Catholic Women of the Chapel — Call Michelle men 18 and older, call 526-5769.
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