1. Vol. 70 No. 14 April 6, 2012
Word of the month: Educate
Taking care of
troops, Families
matter of trust
By Elaine Sanchez
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON — The military is defined by a
bond of trust — between servicemembers, their
Families and their communities — that must remain
unbroken, the military’s top officer said March 30.
“If we do that one thing, think about our
profession as united with a common bond of trust, and
commit … to earning it every day. I don’t care what
happens to the budget … I don’t care what happens to
the other countries in the world that might want ill
to come to us, we’ll be fine,” said Army Gen. Martin
E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Taking care of troops is a matter of trust, he said.
“If we lose that (trust), it won’t matter how much
money we throw at ourselves. That’s a fact.”
After months of discussing budgetary and
equipment concerns and fresh off a trip to South
America, Dempsey turned his attention to what he
called the military’s “human dimension” at the
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological
Health and Traumatic Brain Injury’s Warrior
Resilience Conference. This conference, in its
fourth year, is intended to equip servicemembers,
units, Families and communities with resilience-
building techniques and tools.
As he spoke to an audience of nearly 750 behavioral
health experts and military leaders, the chairman
referred to an image of a squad leader in Afghanistan on
the screen behind him. The Soldier, his face contorted in
a mix of fear and courage, was speaking on his radio
with an evident sense of urgency.
Whatever it is the Soldier is asking for, he’ll get,
the chairman said. “That’s what sets us apart (as a
Photo by Andrea Sutherland nation). He’s going to get it — whether it’s kinetic
ordnance, whether it’s supplies, or whether it’s what
Dancing night away you’re here to talk about today.
“We’re going to get them the life skills, the
Maj. Benjamin Wallen, 52nd Engineer Battalion, swing dances with his daughter, Sadie Wallen, during
Saturday’s Military Father Daughter Dance held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs. More than confidence, the hope, which equals on some level …
100 fathers and daughters attended the event, which was hosted by the Southeast YMCA. Sadie, 6, said she the resilience you’re here to talk about in our force, in
loves to dance with her father and even if another boy asks her to dance, she will always prefer to dance our Families,” he pledged.
with her father. See Page 11 for more on the Father Daughter Dance.
See Bond on Page 4
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2. 2 MOUNTAINEER — April 6, 2012
MOUNTAINEER WLC honors
Commanding General:
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Maj. Gen. Joseph Anderson
Col. Robert F. McLaughlin
Ethos — code of brave
Commentary by Spc. Mark Campbell from wounds, surrounded by death, and with enemies
Fort Carson Public Affairs Officer: Warrior Leader Course graduate assailing them from all sides, they refuse to be overpowered
Dee McNutt and steadfast they stand, teeth gritted heroically, saying,
Chief, Print and Web Communications: Warrior – a person engaged in, experienced in, “I will never accept defeat.”
or devoted to war. Pain, be it physical or mental, will confront these
Rick Emert
Ethos – The disposition, character, or fundamental warriors at all turns. They will know hurt, anguish, fear
Editor: Devin Fisher values peculiar to a specific person, people, culture and heartbreak. Lesser men would break down under the
Staff writer: Andrea Sutherland or movement. pressures put upon them. Yet, these brave few, these leaders
Happenings: Nel Lampe The Warrior Ethos, by its definition, defines the who would rush to the front while others would run,
character and fundamental values peculiar to a specific seeking safety at the back, bend not under the pressure;
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3. April 6, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 3
‘Regulars’ host senior DOD execs
Story and photo by Sgt. Breanne Pye
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs
He fielded questions from the executives about
said Adams. “Our current objective is to train (our)
what training and equipment he expects will be
Soldiers in a more mobile role, which means a lot
Office, 4th Infantry Division necessary to complete future missions by outlining
of gunnery exercises.”
the unit’s current resources and how they are being
The executives endured a windstorm to view
Soldiers and senior leaders assigned to 1st used in training. static displays and receive in-depth briefings on
Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, hosted a demon- “We are currently running a company rotation of
equipment currently being used by the “Regulars.”
stration for visiting senior Department of Defense gunnery exercises, which involve live-fire exercises
They received hands-on time with both vehicles and
executives at Fort Carson Range 109, March 26. with both tanks and Humvees,” he said.
weapon systems during their visit.
The executives visited Fort Carson as part of “Our mission in Afghanistan involved a large
“It says a lot that (APEX executives were) willing
the Advanced Professional Exchange Program, an number of foot patrols and population engagements,”
to stand in this weather to learn more about our equip-
initiative designed to help the ment and training,” said Dunkin. “We are
department’s senior civilians and qualified to present the challenges
senior political appointees gain infantry Soldiers face with both training
perspective on the expectations, and missions, so it was important for
opportunities and challenges currently (the executives) to take the time to talk
faced by DOD leaders. with our Soldiers and leaders.”
The APEX visit gives executives After each APEX visitor had the
an opportunity to ask questions of opportunity to crawl inside an M1A2
the Soldiers who use DOD equipment Abrams Tank and an M121 120mm
every day, spend some hands-on Battalion Mortar System, they observed
time with that equipment, and gain presentations on the Regulars’ main
an understanding of how it operates weapons systems, where they were able
and how to improve future models, to ask Soldiers questions about how each
said Capt. Richard Dunkin, training piece of equipment operated and how it
management officer, Headquarters has held up against continued use.
and Headquarters Company, 1st Bn., “This was an opportunity to network
22nd Inf. Regt., 1st Brigade Combat and build great working relationships
Team, 4th Infantry Division. with the people who will have a direct
Lt. Col. Steven Adams, commander, involvement in the development of
1st Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg., gave an Staff Sgt. Ricardo Cintron, an indirect fire infantryman, Headquarters and Headquarters future mission-essential equipment,” said
overview of the battalion’s current Company, 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Dunkin. “(APEX) couldn’t have picked
troop levels, and a detailed account of Division, fields questions from Jim Hearn, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, during the a better or more qualified unit to visit
current training operations. March 26 Advanced Professional Exchange Program visit to Fort Carson Range 109. and learn from than (the) Regulars.”
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4. 4 MOUNTAINEER — April 6, 2012
Soldier feedback
1st BCT helps develop Army standards
Story and photo by Sgt. Breanne Pye
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office,
4th Infantry Division
The commander of the Maneuver Center of
Excellence and Fort Benning, Ga., visited units
assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry
Division, March 22, at Fort Carson Range 109.
The MCoE’s mission is to provide trained,
adaptive, ready troops and leaders, while developing
future requirements for the individual Soldier and the
Army’s Maneuver Force.
Maj. Gen. Robert Brown visited to gather
feedback from the 1st BCT’s heavy units to develop
new training and gunnery standard guidelines,
and to create solutions to many training and support
issues experienced by units.
“I want to know how we can assist you in
improving your training cycle, whether that means
developing new training or providing additional
equipment,” Brown told his host, Lt. Col. Geoffrey
Norman, commander, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry
Regiment, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
“Raider” leaders briefed Brown on current
operations and training measures from inside 7th Maj. Gen, Robert Brown, right, commander, Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Benning, Ga., receives a brief
Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg.’s tactical operations center. from Lt. Col. Geoffrey Norman, center, commander, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat
“Right now, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg., is training Team, 4th Infantry Division, while Col. Ryan Gonsalves, deputy commanding general of maneuver, 4th Inf. Div.,
up a new force with different levels of combat serves as the official 4th Inf. Div. escort, March 22 at Fort Carson Range 109.
experience,” said 1st Sgt. Jason Mortensen, senior
enlisted leader, Troop B, 7th Sqdn., 10th Cav. Reg. brigade’s infantry and maneuver units were doing Soldiers for a more diverse mission in the future.
“Even our most experienced noncommissioned well, asking what was needed to provide Soldiers Before leaving, Brown met with 1st BCT
officers need refresher training on gunnery missions.” with more in-depth, effective training. Soldiers, asking for their input on the effectiveness of
Mortensen explained the unit recently returned “Combining armor and infantry units creates a current training and what equipment they would like
from a deployment to Afghanistan in support of stronger force with more balanced leaders,” said to see integrated into future training.
Operation Enduring Freedom, where the mechanized Brown. “From what I’ve observed, (1st BCT) is “The only way we can continue to improve future
unit served in a light infantry capacity. going about it the right way, training both training is to get feedback from our Soldiers on the
“We got back, got new troops straight out of stabilized and unstabilized gunnery Soldiers with front line,” said Mortensen. “Visits like this are
training, and had to adapt our training missions to all levels of experience.” important, because the MCoE dictates the training
incorporate those new troops with our experienced As the visit concluded, Brown offered the MCoE’s our Soldiers receive; the more time they spend with
gunners,” he said. assistance to revamp the brigade’s current training, units like ours, the more they are able to improve our
Throughout his visit, Brown identified what the particularly in unstabilized gunnery, to prepare Raider capabilities and effectiveness in the future.”
Bond “The world is changing so fast has put enormous pressure on the force?” chairman drove this point home with a
from Page 1 around us,” Dempsey said. “If we wait They will be tackling these issues in story about a prior bout with throat
until 2020 to build the kind of an environment of challenged resources, cancer. It hit him hard, he said, since he’d
It took about a decade for the force strength you’re working to build into the chairman acknowledged, and while always tackled obstacles on his own.
to regain its sense of pride and clarity our formation, it will be too late. ensuring they build and earn trust with Instead, he said, he relied on his
after the Vietnam War. That time lapse “I fear if we wait and don’t their subordinates and co-workers each medical team, his Family and his
can’t occur again, the chairman said. address this now, we not only won’t be day. “Keeping faith with ourselves, our friends for help.
doing ourselves any favors, we communities, our Families … that’s what “I realized for the first time in my
won’t be doing our nation any it’s all about,” he said. life, I can’t do this alone,” he said. “It
“... this bond of trust ... favors,” he said.
The people gathered for this
Dempsey again referred to the
squad leader’s picture, this time pointing
took cancer for me to figure that out.
We can’t let our young men and women
It’s got to run all the way conference are taking steps on
this front, Dempsey noted, “by
out the Soldier’s wedding ring. “If you
think about this bond of trust, it doesn’t
figure that out the hard way.”
Dempsey thanked the audience for
seeking a deeper, richer under- stop in the forward edge or the rear edge its unwavering commitment to troop
back to hometown USA standing of what has happened to of the battle area,” he said. “It’s got to and Family wellness.
us as a force over the last 10 years. run all the way back to hometown USA “What you’re doing here has an
where he has a Family.” “More importantly, what are
you going to do about that?” he
where he has a Family.”
Dempsey stressed the importance of
absolute direct correlation with who we
are today, but more importantly, has an
— Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey said. “What are you going to do turning to others for help when needed, even greater correlation to who we will
about the fact that 10 years of war calling resilience a “team sport.” The be in the future,” he said.
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5. April 6, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 5
1,000-mile journey
Family honors fallen son
By Sgt. Breanne Pye Soldiers,” said Michelle Benavidez. hung out with the wrong crowd and was just headed in
1st Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs Office, Before beginning their journey, the Benavidez the wrong direction,” Michelle Benavidez said. “His
4th Infantry Division Family will have lunch with Maj. Gen. Joseph father and I talked him into joining the military, where
Anderson, commanding general, 4th Inf. Div. and we watched him grow into a solid young man.”
Dan and Michelle Benavidez plan to walk 1,000 Fort Carson, and meet with Iron Knights Soldiers Michelle Benavidez said she remembers her son
miles, starting from Manhart Field and finishing at who served with their son in Iraq. growing up and has a million stories of who that child
the Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall in “It means the world that we get a chance to meet was; but when she interacts with his former Soldiers
Marseilles, Ill., where their son’s name is permanently more of the Soldiers who served with our son, and and leaders, she gets to know a side of him that she
etched in stone. hear their stories, and fill in a few more holes in (our never had the chance to see in person.
The parents of Staff Sgt. Kenneth Mayne, a 4th son’s) life,” Michelle Benavidez said. “I wish I had gotten more involved with the
Infantry Division Soldier who was killed in 2008 during A squad leader with 1st Platoon, Company B, 1st military side of his life when he was still alive,” she
a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Bn., 67th Armor Reg., then stationed at Fort Hood, said, “but after he died, my husband and I did get
are marching to raise awareness of challenges facing Texas, Mayne died of injuries sustained when an involved. We reached out to the Soldiers who served
military Soldiers and their Families. improvised explosive device with our son and started building a support system.”
“It was my husband’s idea to detonated during a security patrol The Benavidez Family has made it a mission to
visit the wall and see our son’s in eastern Baghdad, Sept. 4, 2008. play an active role in its community of Arvada, raising
name memorialized there,” said The Benavidez Family remains awareness of the struggles military Families and
Michelle Benavidez. “But instead in close contact with Mayne’s friends face when they lose a loved one.
of just flying out to see it, he former Soldiers and leaders from “Now, Soldiers who served with our son have
wanted to honor his son’s life by that deployment, including Capt. since gotten out of the Army and moved to our
walking there and raising support Geoffrey Shraga, who currently hometown to be a part of that support system,” said
and awareness along the way for serves as plans officer for 1st Michelle Benavidez.
the service and sacrifice of Bn., 67th Armor Reg. Shraga noted this as well, saying he was surprised
America’s fallen warriors and Shraga said that Mayne, who at the strength of the Benavidez Family and how much
their Families.” led the junior lieutenant’s first Dan and Michelle Benavidez mean to the Soldiers who
The “Iron Knights” Soldiers of patrol as a platoon leader in Iraq, shared their grief at their son’s passing.
1st Battalion, 67th Armor was a calm and collected leader, “Michelle is the strongest woman I know,” said
Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat who was able to keep his cool Shraga. “After (Mayne) was killed in action, I wrote
Team, 4th Inf. Div., will accompany regardless of the circumstances. her a letter, explaining to her exactly what happened
the Benavidez Family following a “All my best leaders at the on her son’s final patrol. I was expecting anger
ceremony at Manhart Field April time were associated with and blame, but what I got was compassion and
13 at 1 p.m. Mayne,” said Shraga. “He was the understanding — and a support system of my own.”
Joined by 4th Inf. Div. and Fort kind of leader that people looked Dan and Michelle Benavidez plan to hold a final
Carson leaders, the Soldiers will up to and learned from.” rally at the end of their 1,000-mile journey in honor
march beside Dan and Michelle Speaking with the troops who of their son and for all the servicemembers, Family,
Benavidez for the ceremonial first served at their son’s side has helped friends and loved ones who have sacrificed and those
mile of their 1,000-mile march, Dan and Michelle Benavidez gain who continue to give on behalf of their nation.
passing the Fallen Soldiers Photo courtesy Capt. Geoffrey Shraga a better understanding of what he “What I really hope is that Kenny is looking
Memorial near Gate 1, a tribute in Staff Sgt. Kenneth Mayne died Sept. accomplished in his life, his service down on us all and everything we are trying to do to
the post’s memorial grove. 4, 2008, of injuries sustained when to the nation, and, ultimately, raise awareness and support for other military
“It means the world to me to an improvised explosive device his sacrifice. Families and friends who are struggling,” said
see how much support we have detonated during a security patrol “When he was a kid, Kenny Michelle Benavidez. “And I hope he’s proud of what
received from Fort Carson and the in eastern Baghdad. was a little on the troubled side; he he sees; I hope he’s proud of his mom and dad.”
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6. 6 MOUNTAINEER — April 6, 2012
‘Warhorse’ ride
builds morale,
increases safety
Story and photo by Darling also con-
Master Sgt. Dewayne Darling, operations sergeant
Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch ducted a reconnaissance
major, Rear Detachment, 2nd Brigade Combat
2nd Brigade Combat Team Public of the route and verified
Team, 4th Infantry Division, and the brigade’s
Affairs Office, 4th Infantry Division what safety equipment
motorcycle mentor, leads the “Warhorse”
riders would be required
Motorcycle Mentorship Ride March 30.
Engines roared and the smell of to wear on the ride.
exhaust filled the air as riders started their The brigade makes
chrome covered, gleaming motorcycles a serious effort to similar to the Army’s preventive crewmember, Battery C, 2nd
to begin the 2nd Brigade Combat Team promote safety for Soldiers who decide maintenance, checks and services, Battalion, 77th Field Artillery
Motorcycle Mentorship Ride March 30. to purchase a motorcycle after returning but for a privately-owned motorcycle, Regiment, 4th BCT, 4th Inf. Div., said
Rallying at the brigade annex from deployment, Darling said. said Darling. he heard about the safety ride through
parking lot, Rear Detachment, 2nd The training is working when With proper inspections and one of his Soldiers.
BCT, 4th Infantry Division, Soldiers Soldiers get on the road, do the right maintenance complete, the group Williams, who serves as a motor-
reminisced about previous riding thing and conduct responsible riding, awaited the word from Darling to get cycle mentor in his battalion, said he
experiences and bragged about the he said. on the road. wanted to participate in a safety ride to
capabilities of their equipment over Before the riders set out, Darling Twenty-four Soldiers participated in share personal time away from work,
the growing rumble of motorcycles. gave a safety brief, and senior motor- the safety ride that took approximately supporting Soldiers apart from physical
Master Sgt. Dewayne Darling, cycle mentors verified all Soldiers had four hours, bringing the riders through training and forced instruction.
operations sergeant major, Rear the proper protective equipment, such Cañon City. “Going on these rides raises safety
Detachment, 2nd BCT, 4th Inf. Div., as a reflective vest, full-finger gloves, “When riding a motorcycle, you awareness and shows new riders how
said the brigade held the event to long-sleeve shirt, protective glasses, get out there and enjoy the freedom,” experienced riders handle their
bring motorcycle riders together for a long pants and a Department of said Darling. “It helps you relax and motorcycles,” said Williams, who has
day of safety and good times. Transportation-approved helmet. you build camaraderie riding with been riding for 29 years.
During the planning phase of the In addition, Darling handed every other enthusiasts.” During the safety ride, some
safety ride, Darling, 2nd BCT’s motor- Soldier an inspection sheet, known The riders stopped to fill their Soldiers fell back for multiple reasons,
cycle mentor, submitted a risk as a “TCLOCK,” to examine their gas tanks and grab lunch in Pueblo said Williams. Other riders slowed down
assessment, with an overall assessment tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis before returning to Fort Carson via to make sure the group stayed together.
of low, to be signed by Lt. Col. Nicholas and kickstand. Interstate 25. “We all finished together and safely,”
Palarino, Rear Detachment commander. The TCLOCK is an inspection Staff Sgt. Erick Williams, cannon said Williams.
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Miscellaneous Fort Carson dining facilities hours of operation
Finance travel processing — All inbound and Dining facility Friday-Monday (DONSA) Tuesday-Thursday
outbound Temporary Lodging Expense, “Do it Stack Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Yourself ” Moves, servicemember and Family Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
member travel, travel advance pay and travel pay Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
inquiries will be handled in building 1218, room 231. Wolf Breakfast: 7-9 a.m. Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Call 526-4454 or 524-2594 for more information. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Sergeants’ Barracks Program — is located Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
in building 1454 on Nelson Boulevard. The
hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Warfighter Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Friday. The office assists Soldiers with room (Wilderness Road Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
assignments and terminations. For more information Complex) Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
call 526-9735. LaRochelle Closed Breakfast: 7-9 a.m.
Veterans Affairs claims and benefits — Veterans 10th SFG(A) Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
can get assistance through the Veterans Services Dinner: 5-6:30 p.m.
Group, Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. for
walk-ins and 3:30-4:30 p.m. for appointments. • Portable latrines — Call Jerald Just at Building, building 1042, room 244, on a first-come,
The VSG is located at The Retired Enlisted 524-0786 or email jerald.j.just.civ@mail.mil to first-served basis. Soldiers must be within 120 days
Association Chapter 1 at 834 Emory Circle in request latrines, for service or to report damaged of their expiration term of service, but must attend
Colorado Springs. For more information call or overturned latrines. the briefing no later than 30 days prior to their
719-337-0086. The Fort Carson Trial Defense Service office — is ETS or start of transition leave. Call 526-2240/
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club — The Fort Carson able to help Soldiers 24/7 and is located at building 8458 for details.
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club meets the third 1430, room 240. During duty hours, Soldiers should Special Forces briefings — are held Wednesdays in
Tuesday of each month at the Family Connection call 526-4563. The 24-hour phone number for after building 1430, room 123, from noon to 1 p.m.
Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The hours, holidays and weekends is 719-358-3275. Soldiers must be specialist to staff sergeant from any
SAMC is open to all active members and those Questions can also be submitted by email to military occupational specialty, have a general
interested in becoming future SAMC members. FtCarsonTDS@gmail.com. Know your rights. technical score of at least 107, be a U.S. citizen, score
The club was originally a U.S. Forces Command Legal services — provided at the Soldier Readiness 240 or higher on the Army Physical Fitness Test, and
organization of elite noncommissioned officers Processing site are for Soldiers undergoing the SRP pass a Special Forces physical. Call 524-1461 or
but is now an Armywide program for individuals process. The SRP Legal Office will only provide visit the website at http://www.bragg.army.mil/sorb.
who have met the criteria and have proven powers of attorney or notary services to Soldiers
themselves to be outstanding NCOs through a processing through the SRP. Retirees, Family Hours of Operation
board/leadership process. Contact the SAMC members and Soldiers not in the SRP process can
president, Staff Sgt. Thomas Witt, at 526-5661 receive legal assistance and powers of attorney at the • In-processing — Monday-Thursday from 7:30-
for more information. main legal office located at 1633 Mekong St., 10:30 a.m.
Recycle incentive program — The Directorate of building 6222, next to the Family Readiness Center. • Initial and partial issues — Monday-
Public Works has an incentive program to prevent Legal assistance prepares powers of attorney and Friday from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
recyclable waste from going to the landfill. performs notary services on a walk-in basis from • Cash sales/report of survey — Monday-
Participating battalions can earn monetary rewards 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
for turning recyclable materials in to the Fort Fridays, and from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. • Direct exchange and partial turn ins —
Carson Recycle Center, building 155. Points are Monday-Friday from 7:30-11:30 a.m.
assigned for the pounds of recyclable goods turned Briefings • Full turn ins — by appointment only; call
in and every participating battalion receives money 526-3321.
quarterly. Call 526-5898 for more information Casualty Notification/Assistance Officer training — • Unit issues and turn ins — Call 526-
about the program. is held April 17-19 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the 5512/6477 for approval.
Directorate of Public Works services — DPW is Family Readiness Center, building 6237, room 104. Education Center hours of operation — The
responsible for a wide variety of services on Fort This training is required for all Soldiers asked to Mountain Post Training and Education Center,
Carson. Services range from repair and maintenance perform this solemn duty. Per Army Regulation building 1117, 526-2124, hours are as follows:
of facilities to equipping units with a sweeper and 600-8-1, this duty is limited to those in the ranks of • Counselor Support Center — Monday-
cleaning motor pools. Listed below are phone sergeant first class to command sergeant major, chief Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 11
numbers and points of contact for services: warrant officer 2-5 and captain and above. No a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Facility repair/service orders — Fort reservations are required to attend training. Classes • Army Learning Center — Monday-
Carson Support Services service order desk can be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Jean Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
reached at 526-5345. Use this number for emergencies Graves at 526-5613/ 5614 for more information. • Defense Activity for Nontraditional
or routine tasks and for reporting wind damage, Disposition Services — Defense Logistics Agency Education Support and Army Personnel
damaged traffic signs or other facility damage. Disposition Services Colorado Springs, located in Testing — Monday-Friday 7:30-11:30 a.m. and
• Refuse/trash and recycling — Call Eric building 381, conducts orientations Fridays from 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Bailey at 719-491-0218 or email eric.e.bailey4. 12:30-3:30 p.m. The orientations discuss DLA Medical Activity Correspondence Department office
civ@mail.mil when needing trash containers, trash processes to include turning in excess property, hours — The Correspondence (Release of Infor-
is overflowing or emergency service is required. reutilizing government property, web-based tools mation) Office in the Patient Administration Division
• Facility custodial services — Call Bryan available, special handling of property and hours are Monday-Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m.
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ@ environmental needs. To schedule an orientation, to 4:30 p.m. and closed Thursday and federal
mail.mil for service needs or to report complaints. contact Arnaldo Borrerorivera at arnaldo. holidays. Call 526-7322 or 526-7284 for details.
• Elevator maintenance — Call Bryan borrerorivera@dla.mil for receiving/ turn in; Mike Work Management Branch — The DPW Work
Dorcey at 526-6670 or email bryan.s.dorcey.civ Welsh at mike.welsh@dla.mil for reutilization/web Management Branch, responsible for processing
@mail.mil. tools; or Rufus Guillory at rufus.guillory@dla.mil. work orders — Facilities Engineering Work
• Motor pool sludge removal/disposal — Retirement briefings — are held from 8 a.m. to noon Requests, DA Form 4283 — is be open for
Call Dennis Frost at 526-6997 or email the second and third Wednesday of each month at the processing work orders and other in-person
dennis.j.frost.civ@mail.mil. Joel Hefley Community Center conference room, support from 7-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday.
• Repair and utility/self-help — Call Gary 6800 Prussman Ave. The Retirement Services Office Afternoon customer support is by appointment
Grant at 526-5844 or email gerald.l.grant2.civ recommends spouses accompany Soldiers to the only, call 526-2900. The Work Management
@mail.mil. Use this number to obtain self-help briefing. Call 526-2840 for more information. Branch is located in building 1219.
tools and equipment or a motorized sweeper. Reassignment briefings — are held Tuesdays Claims Office hours — are Monday-Friday from 9
• Base operations contracting officer for Soldiers heading overseas and Thursdays for a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The Claims Office is
representative — Call Terry Hagen at 526-9262 personnel being reassigned stateside. The briefings located on the first floor of building 6222, 1633
or email terry.j.hagen.civ@mail.mil for questions are held in building 1129, Freedom Performing Arts Mekong Street. Shipment under Full Replacement
on snow removal, grounds maintenance and Center; sign-in is at 7 a.m. and briefings start at 7:30 Value claimants must submit Department of
contractor response to service orders. a.m. Soldiers are required to bring Department Defense Form 1840R to the carrier within 75 days.
of the Army Form 5118, signed by their unit Shipment under Defense Personal Property
personnel section, and a pen to complete forms. Program claimants must log into the Defense
Call 526-4730/4583 for more information. Personal Property System at http://www.move.mil
BOSS meetings
Army ROTC Green to Gold briefings — are held and report all the items online within 75 days.
are held at 10 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at noon Claims must be submitted within nine months
the first and third at the education center, building 1117, room 120. directly with carriers to receive full replacement
Wednesday of each Call University of Colorado-Colorado Springs value for missing and destroyed items. All other
month at the Foxhole. Army ROTC at 262-3475 for more information. claims should be submitted to Fort Carson Claims
For information, call ETS briefings — for enlisted personnel are held the Office within two years of the date of delivery or
524-BOSS. first and third Wednesday of each month. Briefing date of incident. Call the Fort Carson Claims
sign in begins at 7 a.m. at the Soldier Readiness Office at 526-1355 for more information.

8. 8 MOUNTAINEER — April 6, 2012
Recruit the Recruiter
USAREC seeks volunteers
By Staff Sgt. Craig Cantrell recruiters within the career
4th Infantry Division field by putting a face on
Public Affairs Office the recruiting field and
answering questions that
Fort Carson hosted a three-day potential recruiters have,
Recruit the Recruiter briefing at the said Sgt. 1st Class David
Education Center March 27-29. Woodruff, recruiter, Recruit
Two teams of Army recruiters from the Recruiter program.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Recruiting “We’re trying to get
Command, Fort Knox, Ky., traveled to people who want to be
Fort Carson to brief Soldiers on the recruiters,” said Hayes, a
expectations of a recruiter for those three-year veteran of the
the Department of the Army had program. “If you get some-
selected and others who volunteered one who wants to do
and were selected to be recruiters. something, they do it better.
The briefings were open to If we tell them to do it, we
specialists through sergeants first class will get ‘standard’ out of it.”
interested in joining the fleet of Army The Army recently
recruiters, providing general information reorganized recruiters’
and details on the application process. schedules and duty hours
“Our job is to come out and talk to due to feedback received
Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from its staff, Hayes said.
about becoming recruiters, and what “The largest portion of
the benefits and day-to-day activities of what we’re trying to get Photo by Pfc. Andrew Ingram
being a recruiter include,” said Sgt. 1st through to them here is Sgt. 1st Class Michael Hayes, Recruit the Recruiter program, encourages Fort Carson noncommissioned
Class Michael Hayes, recruiter, Recruit what recruiting used to be, officers to become recruiters at the Fort Carson Education Center March 27.
the Recruiter program. which doesn’t have a very
The program is the only one of its good name,” said Woodruff. “We want you tell them to do,” said Staff Sgt. a recruiter,” said Flores.
kind, which means the team travels to recruiting to be an organization people Armando Flores, 360th Transportation Army recruiting requires a Soldier
every major Army post stateside, as want to come to, not the organization Company, 43rd Sustainment Brigade. to commit three years of his career to
well as Europe, Korea, Alaska and people are trying to get away from.” Flores, slated to attend recruiting finding qualified civilians and starting
Hawaii, Hayes said. Recruiting is not a conventional school next month, attended the class them on the path to becoming a part of
Currently, Department of the Army job because the audience a to get some final questions answered America’s Army.
Army-selected recruiters make up recruiter has to captivate is the civilian about the recruiter process. For more information about the
approximately 70 percent of population. “I think, personally, that speaking Recruit the Recruiter program, contact
USAREC’s recruiter corps, he said. “You have to use your skills and to Soldiers and listening to them is a Hayes at michael.hayes@usarec.army.
The Recruit the Recruiter program what you know and sell yourself to gift I have as an NCO, and I think I mil or Woodruff at david.woodruff@
seeks to boost the number of volunteer somebody that doesn’t have to do what can best help the Army by becoming usarec.army.mil.

9. April 6, 2012 — MOUNTAINEER 9
‘Warhorse’ remembers fallen Soldier
By Sgt. April York his face,” said Scott. “He
2nd Brigade Combat will never be forgotten, and
Team Public Affairs Office, his unmistakable laugh will
4th Infantry Division forever fill our hearts.”
Brown, a 27-year-old
ARGHANDAB, Afghanistan — The native of Twin Falls, Idaho,
“Warhorse” Brigade mourned the loss of enlisted in the Army in July
one of its Soldiers, Staff Sgt. Daniel 2003. He graduated basic
Joseph Brown, during a March 30 memorial training and advanced indi-
ceremony at Combat Outpost Terra Nova in vidual training as an armor
the Arghandab district of Kandahar crewman at Fort Knox, Ky.
province, March 30. His first duty assign-
“Daniel is the type of person we will talk ment was with Headquarters
about for years to come,” said Lt. Col. and Headquarters Troop,
Michael Simmering, commander, 1st
Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 2nd
Brown 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored
Cavalry Regiment, then
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. “He is stationed at Fort Carson. In 2005, he deployed with
the type of human being we all hope we can be.” his troop in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Brown, an armor crewman, Company D, 2nd Brown deployed to Afghanistan in May 2011 in
Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, died of support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
injuries sustained when an improvised explosive “If I had the chance to talk to him one more time,
device detonated during a dismounted patrol March 24. I would make sure he knew how much of a positive
Brown’s positive attitude inspired everyone influence he was on me and the rest of his Soldiers,”
around him, said Sgt. Adam Scott, armor crewman, said Spc. Joel Wickman, armor crewman, Company
Company D. D. “Sgt. Brown was truly a selfless leader and he took
“Sgt. Brown was rarely found without a smile on his role as a leader very seriously.”
Wickman said Brown always took the time to
coach, mentor and encourage his Soldiers to improve
themselves.
“We lost one of our most valuable teammates, but
the rest of the team is still here,” said Capt. Zachary
Disbrow, commander, Company D. “This team is not
made up of squads and platoons; it is much more than
that. ‘Team Dragoon’ lies in all its Soldiers and their
Family members.” Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Porch
Disbrow said Brown’s wife, Jordan Brown, and The helmet, rifle and boots of Sgt. Daniel Joseph
their twin daughters, Marlee and Mattie, will always Brown sit on display during a memorial service
be a part of Team Dragoon. Wednesday at Provider Chapel. Brown was killed
“I can only extend my deepest condolences for March 24 while serving in Afghanistan.
their loss and my utmost gratitude for sharing such a
man with us,” he said. bronze knot device, National Defense Service Medal,
Brown was posthumously awarded the Bronze Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service
Star Medal, Purple Heart, NATO Medal and Combat stars, Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service
Photo by Wayne Barnett Action Badge. stars, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
Staff Sgt. Jason Cosby, Ivy Division Band, plays taps as a His other awards and decorations include the Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned
final tribute to Staff Sgt. Daniel Joseph Brown, Company Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army
D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade clusters, Army Achievement Medal with three oak Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with
Combat Team, Wednesday. leaf clusters, Army Good Conduct Medal with one numeral 3, and Driver and Mechanic Badge.
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